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almanac.com Courier Seasons In 2016, the winter solstice date is December 21. This is the astronomical start of winter in the Northern Hemisphere. Winter solstice is the day with the fewest hours of sunlight during the whole year. In the Northern Hemisphere, it always occurs around December 21 or 22. (In the Southern Hemisphere, it is around June 20 or 21.) In 2016, the winter solstice begins on W e d n e s d a y , December 21, at 2:44 a.m. PST. The word solstice comes from the Latin words for "sun" and "to stand still." In the Northern Hemisphere, as summer advances to winter, the points on the horizon where the Sun rises and sets advance southward each day; the high point in the Sun's daily path across the sky, which occurs at local noon, also moves southward each day. At the winter solstice, the Sun's path has reached its southernmost position. The next day, the path will advance northward. However, a few days before and after the winter solstice, the change is so slight that the Sun's path seems to stay the same, or stand still. The Sun is directly overhead at "high-noon" on Winter Solstice at the latitude called the Tropic of Capricorn.
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Michael Batelaan Courier Community What is a story that could have started out with "It was a dark and stormy night" proved to be a real special bright
adults and their families they had while living in Riverside. So this past October, the Footloose and Happy Feet Dance was begun. The Footloose and Happy Feet Dance is a dance for adults and children with special needs and their immediate families. An evening of door prizes, gifts, dancing,
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Michael Batelaan Courier On the street The Kern County Homeless Collaborative announces its 2017 call to volunteers from across the county to conduct the annual countywide homelessness Point in Time, or
PIT, Count, formerly known as the "Homeless Census" on January 26, 4 to 8 a.m. The time period is greatly reduced this year and much earlier, to help gauge an accurate snap shot of homelessness. Each PIT worker (over
Sheri Bryant, KVLTRG Courier Update The Kern Valley Long Term Recovery Group have been at work gathering information and resources to help the Erskine Fire Survivors and the Kern River Valley rebuild and recover from the wild fire of June 23. The KVLTRG's Mission Statement is to effectively deliver services to communities affected by disaster by rebuilding a sustainable community in the Kern River Valley. The main emphasis is on long term recovery. Currently, the KVLTRG have formed a Case Management Committee to gather information from the survivors to find out what they need help
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Next steps - With Erskine Fire lot clean up prety much completed, a case by case recovery effort will now be taking place.
with now and in the future. If you have not completed an Intake Form and met with a Case Manager in the past month, you need to do
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How he does it nobody knows, but Santa will still be making appearances in the Kern Valley up until Christmas Eve at the following events and locations. ■ VFW Children's Christmas Party The VFW Children's Christmas Party is for all kids under 12 years old on Saturday December 17 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. All kids will get a toy and a stuffed toy, a fun bag of stuff, pizza, punch, cupcakes, and get to see Santa! At the VFW, Post 7665, 2811 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella. For more information, call Chaplain Wendy Otero at 760-223-1996. ■ Santa in Circle Park Santa arrives in a flurry to hear children's wishes and take pictures with the kids. So bundle up and get ready for the holiday season in Kernville's Circle Park every Friday and Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m., weather permitting, through December 23. Visit Santa at the Elk's Lodge
18) is asked to attend a two-hour training session which will be offered several times in January (dates, times and locations to be announced) with varying time slots for convenience. Some rural
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spot of an event at the Moose Lodge in Lake Isabella Saturday night. It is a labor of love story. Lana Clark from Riverside had lived in the Valley for two years with her husband and special son 12 year old Hunter when she had realized that one thing that was missing from the new community in which they lived was a social gathering of special children,
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Footloose and Happy Feet dance their way into the hearts of many
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water data: Wednesday, 6 p.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 88,571 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 176 cfs* Lower Kern Outflow 177 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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Published Fridays Spotlighting the best of the Kern River Valley Publisher Michael Batelaan Editors, Writers Michael Batelaan Columnists Bodfish Bob Matt Freeman Rod Middleworth Dave Ramsey
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■ Visit Santa at the Elk's Lodge Come talk to Santa on Sunday, December 18 at 2 p.m. at the Kern River Valley Elks Lodge #2358, 6708 Wofford Blvd in Wofford Heights. It's the big red building. Gifts and treats for all children birth to age 12. ■ See Santa at the Food Pantry/Valley Thrift Santa will be in the house if you would like to take your own picture with him on December 24 starting at 9 a.m. To list your sighting email office@kernriver courier.com
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■ Keepers of the Kern December 16 Keyesville South. Meet at the dumpster at Keyesville South Rec Area just south of the bridge on Hwy. 155 at 9 a.m. Get out of the house and spend a couple of hours in the beauty of our valley and to help make a difference. Date subject to weather and other situations. For more information or to RSVP, call 760-376-2963, 360-324-8178, or 760-376-6459.
Valley Elks Lodge #2358, 6708 Wofford Blvd in Wofford Heights. It's the big red building. There will be gifts and treats for all children birth to age 12.
■ VFW Children's Christmas Party December 17 The VFW Children's Christmas Party is for all kids under 12 years old on from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. All kids will get a toy and a stuffed toy, a fun bag of stuff, pizza, punch, cupcakes, and get to see Santa! At the VFW, Post 7665, 2811 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella. For information, call Chaplain Wendy Otero at 760-223-1996.
■ Commodities distribution December 19 Government food commodities will be distributed to those who qualify at the Canyon Hills Church (New Life) in Wofford Heights, Grace Chapel in Mt Mesa and at Highland Chapel United Methodist Church, 5301 Lake Isabella Blvd. in Lake Isabella. Please note the change. Distribution is 10 a.m. to noon. For more information, Yazid Alawgarey CAPK 661-336-5200 X203, email yalawgarey@capk .org or see facebook.com/rotarykrvfood.
■ Christmas light drive-through Now through Christmas Day Lights will still be on from December 1st through 25th on Erskine Creek Road in Lake Isabella from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. and off during wind/rain. Bundle up and enjoy!
■ Drought Emergency Food Assistance December 17 Community Action Partnership of Kern Food Bank (CAPK Food Bank) is continuing to distribute Drought Emergency Food Assistance Program food in addition to its regular food distribution in Lake Isabella from 9 to 11 a.m. at 3628 Suhre Street. For additional information, please contact CAPK Food Bank agency relations Yazid Alawgarey at 661-398-4520.
■ Santa in Circle Park December 16 and 17 Friday and Saturday from 6 to 8.
■ Talk to Santa December 18 Come talk to Santa at 2 p.m. at the Kern River
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■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Alzheimers Respite Group, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. 661-393-8871. ■ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Mt.View Church, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3935. ■ 1 p.m., Happy Hookers crochet club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-6335. ■ 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (3rd Fri.) Valley Caregiver Resource Center caregiver support at CCS, 2731 Nugget Ave. Lake Isabella. 661-821-1626.
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■ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Farmer’s Market, Lakeshore Lodge, Wofford Heights. ■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415 Sierra Way Kernville. 760-376-2846 ■ 3 p.m. (1st Sat.), Havilah Historical Society, Havilah Schoolhouse. 760-379-2636. ■ 5-7 p.m. Dinner. (2nd & 4th Sat. - Karaoke @ 7 p.m.) Eagles Lodge, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760379-3394 ■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers square dancing, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. ■ 6:30 p.m. (1st Sat.) KV Rockhound Club, MGM Jewelry & Loan, 6749 Wofford Blvd.,, Wofford Heights. 760-376-3600or www.kernriverrockhoundclub.com.
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■ 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, public welcome. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3877. ■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415 Sierra Way Kernville. 760-376-2846.
Mondays
■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-583. ■ 1 p.m. (3rd Mon.), Kern Valley Democratic Club, Lakeridge Mobile Home Pk. Clubhouse, Lake Isabella. ■ 1 p.m., Line dance classes, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-0043. ■ 3 p.m. (2nd Mon.-Board/4th Mon.-Member ship), Kernville Chamber. 760-376-2629. ■ 6 - 9 p.m., KRV Community Orchestra, Cerro Coso College, Lake Isabella. 760-376-4461. ■ 6:30 - 8 p.m., Boy Scout Troup 690, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760-812-7082. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Mon.), KRV Art Assoc., Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2844. Dark July/August.
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■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 10 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern Valley Garden Group. 760-379-1129. ■ 10 a.m. - noon; 1p.m.- 3 p.m. Kern County ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., L.I. ■ Noon to 2 p.m. No cost craft class, Faith Community Church. Call 760-812-0755. ■ 2 p.m. KRV Cemetery District. (2nd Tue. every other month). Public invited. 760-376-2189. ■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-Bodfish Property Owners, Senior Center, Lake Isabella 760-379-5552. ■ 6:30 p.m., (2nd Tue.) Epilepsy Support Group, Bakersfield. 760-376-1606 or 760-258-5272. ■ 7 p.m., (4th Tue.), KRV Historical Society, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.
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■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9:30 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), Dam Quilters, senior apts., Lake Isabella. 760-223-0762. ■ 9:30 -11:30a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Senior Hall Lake Isabella. 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. (1st Thurs.) Kern River Rockhound Club. MGM Jewelry Store, 6749 Wofford Blvd. Wofford Heights. 760-812-1120. ■ 7 p.m. (4th 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.
■ Christmas cantata December 18 All are invited to come enjoy the Christmas music at Kernville Methodist Church, on Big Blue Road, starting at 4 p.m.
■ Keepers of the Kern December 19 Upper River. Meet at parking area across from Headquarters Campground right above Riverkern at 9 a.m. Get out of the house and spend a couple of hours in the beauty of our valley and to help make a difference. Date subject to weather conditions and other situations. For more information or to RSVP, call 760-376-2963, 360-324-8178, or 760-376-6459. ■ KRV Collaborative December 22 There will not be a Kern River Valley Collaborative meeting this month. It will resume on January 26. Call 760-379-2556 or go to KRVFRC.org for more information. ■ Santa in Circle Park December 23 Santa will be in Circle Park from 6 to 8 p.m. ■ Christmas dinner December 25 Anyone alone, homeless or in need of a meal on Christmas Day, come to the free Christmas dinner and join in Christmas joy at Chef Sarape, 6106 Lake Isabella Blvd. next to Golden State Surplus from noon to 3 p.m. ■ Prayer Breakfast January 5 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 members of the Kern River Valley community are welcome to come and join them in prayer. Please arrive early so as not interrupt prayer in progress. Breakfast is optional. Then join in at Tank Park for Prayer in the Park from noon to 1 p.m. For more information call Bill Blanton at 760-891-6942. ■ Whiskey Flat Kick Off Dinner January 6 The 60th Annual Whiskey Flat Days celebration kicks off. They will be introducing the 2017 Whiskey Flat Mayor Candidates! Social starts at 5 p.m. followed by a delicious Tri Tip or Chicken Dinner at 6 p.m. 7 p.m. program and 8 p.m. dancing at Ewing's On The Kern, 125 Buena Vista Rd., Kernville. Seating is limited! You must RSVP. Tickets are $30 per person. RSVP and tickets must be purchased by January 2nd. Tickets are available at gotokernville.com/kick-off-dinner. ■ Assistance for Veterans January 10 The Bakersfield Vet Center counselor will be at the Senior Center/Veterans Hall from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. For those Veterans attending the Bakersfield VA Clinic for counseling, their families, and any Veteran that feels the need to readjust to civilian life after service in a combat theatre call at 661-323-VETS (8387) to make an appointment to see them at the Lake Isabella Senior Center.
AA Meetings
■ If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, we can help. Meetings daily; Kernville, Lake Isabella, Wofford Heights. Call Alcoholics Anonymous 760-379-4112.
Bingo Guide
■ Saturday, noon, South Fork Women’s Club, 6488 Fay Ranch Road., Weldon ■ Sunday, 11 a.m., Moose Lodge, 6732 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. ■ Wednesday, 1 p.m., Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.
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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Television advertising but a large number of clients he serves can only be reached by telephone or fax. A reason given for your use of them as your attorney, is the Let's get someamount of money they have collected thing settled right for their clients and get this, there away; I love the half claim is that they have collected over hour and one hour 2 billion dollars. They say in their T.V. T.V. advertisements ad that you have lots of things going, which usually have but they only have one and that one is some well informed you. They also go on to say that person, selling Middleworth unless they collect money from the some magnificent party being sued there is no charge to whatever, for a their client. What they don't mention price that absolutely is the cheapest is that if they collect $100,000 they'll and greatest thing you'll ever buy! probably get up One of the to $50,000 of that ads that is on So excuse me while I call in my order for their efforts. the air-waves is for "The Clapper" which will help me Where there a product that find my keys by just clapping my hands once was just can be sprayed together. one or two attoron items to - Middleworth neys, now there make them are an abundant waterproof. number all promising riches to you. They show a boat with a leaky bottom Or how about early claims by one and when covered with this miracle manufacturer that the loss of hair and product will keep the boat afloat. Of the bald pattern that ensues could be course it will take about 20 cans of the rectified by spraying a black powdery $10 product to render the it floatable. substance on the bare spot? What it One of the old stand-bys that doesn't reveal to the user is that it always shows up at Christmas time is leaves black smudges on your pillow the "Chia Pet" which features grass which is difficult to remove. growing out of a head allowing the This is only the tip of the infomerpurchaser to become a barber. cial iceberg. I will say they are fun to As a knife collector I watch with watch and new ones show up on teleinterest all of the infomercials on vision daily. So excuse me while I call knives! There size, use, and looks. I in my order for "The Clapper" which have to be careful or I could end up will help me find my keys by just clapbuying them all. ping my hands together. I can hardly The latest trend seems to be from a wait! group of attorneys who are there only to help you while suing big pocket companies. Let me give you an examWofford Heights resident Rod ple. This particular attorney has a Middleworth is a retired security large office in the Los Angeles area manager for Pacific Bell.
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Be a Firefighter Fire Chief Brian Marshall is pleased to announce the Kern County Fire Department is inviting motivated individuals to accept the challenge of serving the citizens of Kern County. To apply to take the Firefighter Exam, visit the Kern County website, kern.ca.us/hr. Applications must be received by the Kern County Human Resources Division No later than 5:00 p.m., December 16, 2016.
The Food Pantry Christmas program The Food Pantry and Valley Thrift Shop have come upon some trying times this year. Steve Brewer had some challenging health problems and has undergone a double by-pass at UCLA hospital. This year's Christmas giveaway will be done a little differently. There will not be sign ups like in past years but will have the sign ups on the day of the giveaway. The Food Pantry will hand out food boxes with what they have, but the Food Pantry is broke and is relying heavily on public donations of food, toys and monetary gifts in order to fulfill Christmas needs. Toys will be given with the food boxes but this year there will be no pictures with Santa. However, Santa will be in the house if you would like to take your own picture with him. Christmas baskets will be handed out on December 24 starting at 9 a.m. for families with children 12 and under and after 1 p.m. for those without minor children provided there is anything remaining. Again, the Food Pantry is relying almost completely on our community's support with donations of food, toys and monetary gifts. The Food Pantry and Valley Thrift would like to wish everyone a very merry Christmas and a prosperous and happy New Year. They thank you for your understanding.
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State Route 155 one-way traffic control The California Department of Transportation announces that one-way traffic control will begin next week on State Route 155 within Sequoia National Forest as part of a tree removal project. One-way traffic control will be in effect on State Route 155 within the boundaries of Sequoia National Forest on a weekly basis from Monday morning through Friday evening from 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. each day. These closures began on Monday, November 28 and will continue over a period of 4 months. Traffic delays are expected to last up to 20 minutes at a time. Caltrans personnel will be conducting one way traffic control during this time with the use of flagging personnel and a pilot vehicle to escort traffic through the work zone. Commuters are reminded to obey flagging personnel, stay behind the pilot vehicle and pay close attention to road maintenance vehicles.
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$4000 To Go Plus Match $4000 in new donations plus the dollar for dollar match in place will raise the fund $8000 needed for the $825,000 acquisition of the 190 acre Hot Springs Valley Wetlands Project property in Lake Isabella. Escrow is projected to close as early as later this month meaning the $825K must be in escrow before then. To help finish off this acquisition knowing your donation will be doubled by a generous donor, fully tax deductible, end-of-year check donations of any size may be mailed to KRVHF, PO Box 1249, Lake Isabella, California 93240. On-line donations may be made using the "Donate" page on the KRVHF web site, krvhf.org
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Permanent sign donor recognition At $10 per name recognition, the Kern River Valley Heritage Foundation is accepting donations leading to temporary, then permanent name recognition on signs at the Hot Springs Valley Wetlands property off Lake Isabella Blvd across from Kern Valley Plaza - $10 for one name, $20 for two names, and so forth. Add your personal and "In Memory of..." names to over 600 names to date with a fully tax deductible, end-of-year check donation to KRVHF, PO Box 1249, Lake Isabella, California 93240. On-line donations may be made using the "Donate" page on the KRVHF web site, krvhf.org. As a bonus, a local donor will match your donation dollar for dollar.
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Thanksgiving Holiday: November 25 issue Deadline: Noon Friday, November 18. Christmas Holiday: December 23 issue Deadline: Noon Thursday, December 15. New Years Holiday: December 30 issue Deadline: Noon Friday, December 16.
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sponsoring the event since the Bakersfield National Cemetery opened in 2009. Wreaths Across America is a The 8th annual Wreath Laying national organization founded in 1992. Ceremony honoring over 5,000 Kern Its mission is to remember, honor, County veterans and spouses interred teach: a living history lesson through a at the Bakersfield National Cemetery tribute to our veterans. will take place on Saturday, December The Associated Veterans of Kern 17, at 8:55 a.m. With family members County will provide the honor guard invited to arrive between 7:15 and 8:15 and a bugler to play taps. The ceremoa.m. to allow time for them to place ny will last approximately 15 minutes. wreaths on the Afterwards, gravesites of their local Boy Scouts loved ones prior to will hand out Part of the National Wreaths the public ceremowreaths for Across America Day, during which ny. family members similar ceremonies will be held at The wreaths are to place on the national and veterans' cemeteries, scheduled to arrive gravesite of and other locations, in all 50 states. by semi-truck this their loved ones, Friday at 10:00 a.m. as well as to after travelling hand out from the shipper in Maine. The wreaths to volunteers to place on Bakersfield National Cemetery remaining gravesites after the ceremoSupport Committee is looking for volny. unteers and any help would be appreCoffee and hot chocolate will be ciated. Those volunteers will help available. Shuttle busses will run conunload the truck, unpack the boxes, tinuously to take people from the parkstack the wreaths, break down the ing area to the assembly area, down to boxes, and place the empty boxes back the wreath distribution point, and then in the truck. To volunteer, contact 661back to the parking area. 379-7363, or at tom@bncsc.org. The Bakersfield National Cemetery Evergreen wreaths will be laid at is located at 30338 East Bear Mountain gravesites on the 500-acre cemetery at Blvd., north of Arvin. From the intersection of highways 58 and Bakersfield, take CA-58 east, and then 223, about 25 miles east of Bakersfield. turn right onto CA-223/East Bear The event is part of the National Mountain Blvd. towards Arvin. BNC Wreaths Across America Day, during will be on the right after approximatewhich similar ceremonies will be held ly 1/2 a mile. at national and veterans' cemeteries, National cemeteries provide free and other locations, in all 50 states. The burial sites and services to all honorceremony is a community service projably discharged veterans. Their spousect of The Bakersfield Breakfast Rotary es and certain dependent children may Club and Bakersfield National also be interred there. To learn more Cemetery Support Committee in partabout the BNC, and about how you nership with the Kern County Veterans can get involved with its work, go to Service Department. They have been bncsc.org.
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■ Kernville First Baptist Church 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-376-6403 ■ Kernville United Methodist Church 251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville. Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. 760-376-2751 ■ St. Peter’s Anglican Church 11876 Sierra Way, Kernville. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-376-6362 ■ St. Sherrian’s Episcopal Church At Kernville United Methodist Church. Sunday 11 a.m
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■ 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. ■ Canyon Hills Kern River Valley 25 Arden Av., Wofford Hts. Sunday 10:30 a.m. & Thursday 6 p.m. 760-376-6402 ■ Faith Community North Campus 20 W. Panorama, Wofford Hts. Sunday Service 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. 760-376-6719 ■ St. Jude Catholic Church 86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights. Sun, 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m. 760-376-2416
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■ Christian Assembly 12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-6377 ■ 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 ■ First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday school 10:45 a.m. 760-379-5615 ■ Grace Chapel 12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4093
■ Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella. Sunday School & Worship 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2120 ■ Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall 1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella. 760-379-8672 ■ Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3810 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. 760-379-3206 ■ Kern Valley Bible Church 3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 760-379-5482 ■ 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 ■ 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 Services Sunday 11 a.m. 760-379-2343 ■ 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. ■ Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella. ■ Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal) 4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. 7 p.m. Wednesday 760-549-3186
Southlake/Weldon
■ Kern Christian Church “The River” 14900 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 760-378-3780 ■ Weldon Baptist Church 20674 Highway 178, Weldon. Sunday 10 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. 760-378-4964. ■ Weldon United Methodist Church 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. Sunday 8:30 a.m. 760-378-2321 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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Through our Christmas windshield Dan Schlensker Courier Columnist Last week we were driving in that light all-day drizzle. If you were just standing out in it or walking in it, you'd hardly notice that it Schlensker was "raining." But when you are driving in it, it begins to collect on your windshield and pretty soon your view is obscured. As all those tiny droplets come to rest on your windshield, each one of them blocks a minute part of your vision and eventually the view through your windshield is significantly obfuscated. Then it's time to kick in your windshield wipers and clear your view and un-obstruct your vision. As we approach Christmas, there are lots of little seasonal things that we do and things that occupy our thinking, all of which vie for our energy and attention and can obstruct the view through our Christmas windshield. They seem like little things, and some of them are wholesome and helpful. But there are lots of them, and as they build up many of them tend to consume us and take our attention away from the most important things about Christmas. We, therefore, need to take a break in the Christmas rush action and sit down and relax and seriously consider what Christmas is all about. We need to run our Christmas windshield wipers to clear our view so we can see the real Christmas. When our windshields are clear we
can focus on the most important aspect of Christmas, which was predicted in the Garden of Eden, when Adam and Eve, after they'd bought into the devil's pack of lies and disobeyed God and shattered their friendship with Him, were privileged to overhear God's condemning words to Satan: "I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel" (Genesis 3:15). Now that predicted, utter defeat came about through the One, Who eventually appeared, Who was God in human flesh, and was announced by the angel Gabriel to the woman, who was to be the mother of "the Word made flesh," Mary of Nazareth. He said, "You will conceive in your womb, and bear a son, and you shall name Him Jesus" (Luke 1:31). And he further explained "The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be called holy - the Son of God" (Luke 1:35). To Joseph an angel directed "you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins." That's the view of Christmas that will bring us the most joy and peace in this season: the recognition of the Babe of Bethlehem as also the Man on the cross, Whose suffering and death paid the eternally penalty price for our sins and made us, who believe in Him, heirs of His eternal kingdom. A blessed Christmas to you. Dan Schlensker is pastor of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Lake Isabella.
Bible Trivia By Wilson Casey 1. Is the book of Luke in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. From Matthew 1:18, when Mary became pregnant, she and Joseph were ... ? Married, Engaged, Just friends, Strangers 3. For the journey to Bethlehem, how did Mary and Joseph travel? Bible not specific, Walked, Rode donkey, Boat 4. At the birth of Jesus, who was king of Judaea? Solomon, Herod, Balak, Belshazzar 5. What was the home city of Mary and Joseph? Capernaum, Nazareth, Aphek, Shechem 6. Which of these wasnÕt a gift from the wise men (Magi)? Silver, Myrrh, Gold, Frankincense
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1) New; 2) Engaged; 3) Bible not specific; 4) Herod; 5) Nazareth; 6) Silver
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12 Scams of Christmas: Consumer warning Better Business Bureau Courier Advisory The holiday season is all about spending time with loved ones and celebrating the Spirit of Christmas. Unfortunately, this is when scammers prey on consumers about these 12 common Scams of Christmas. ■ 1st Day: Puppy scams a wagging Be very careful when buying pets online, especially during the holidays. You can end up with an unhealthy puppy from a puppy mill, or nothing at all because that dog never existed and it was all a scam. Always research where you are buying the dog from and never wire any money. Be sure to pick up the puppy in person instead of paying someone to ship it. ■ 2nd Day: Bad public Wi-Fi a listening While Wi-Fi is convenient, it does have risks. Never turn off your firewall, and make sure your antivirus is up to date whenever you are connected to public Wi-Fi. Scammers are after your money and identity. Never use public Wi-Fi when you go on social media sites, and especially when you use online banking. ■ 3rd Day: Grandparents scam a claiming Senior citizens should be very cautious if they get a call from a grandchild claiming to be in an accident, hospitalized, or arrested when traveling in another country. Never send any money unless you have confirmed with other family members this is true. ■ 4th Day: Travel scams a booking The holidays are the biggest travel days of the year, which means scammers are lurking. Booking online is the most convenient way for many, but a scammer can be on the other end of the computer. Before you book make sure you are booking through a reputable and verifiable website. Also, be wary of online ads, and never wire any money to someone you don't know. ■ 5th Day: Phishing scams a shipping Scammers take advantage of the online holiday shopping season. They send you fake email shipping notifications and they pose as FedEx, UPS or the postal service. When you click on the email you find out that the file isn't a shipping notification after all, and a virus just downloaded itself into your computer. Scammers claim the attached "virus" is the receipt you need to pick up your package. Remember to never click on any links in unsolicited emails, and keep track of all online purchases as a reference against emails sent to your account. ■ 6th Day: Fake charities a crying The holiday season is the time for giving and there are many charities out there
needing help. Be sure your generosity is indeed going to the right places. Scammers can easily set up fake charities with similar sounding names, and they also solicit via email, social media, and by text. Always research the charity with BBB Wise Giving Alliance at give.org beforehand to see if that charity meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability. ■ 7th Day: Santa scammers flim-flamming What better than a letter from Santa to light up your child's face? Many trusted companies offer charming and personalized letters from Santa, but scammers mimic them to get personal information from unsuspecting parents. Always check the website's privacy policies before entering any information to know how it will be used, if you don't see a policy then leave that website. Keep your computer secure by using firewalls, antispyware and antivirus software. ■ 8th Day: Unusual forms of payment untraceable Be wary of anyone who asks you to pay for holiday purchases using prepaid debit cards, gift cards, wire transfers, third parties, etc. These payments can't be traced and undone. Use a credit card on a secure website (https-the extra "s" is for secure), and the lock symbol. ■ 9th Day: Look-a-like websites deceiving It's easy to recreate a website with a familiar logo, so beware when you're shopping online. Some red flags are the webpage is in http format, not the secure https, no contact information, and even asking for payment by wire or money card. If you're not sure which site to trust, go to bbb.org, read online reviews first. ■ 10th Day: Counterfeit goods a fooling Luxury goods at low prices are almost always cheap counterfeits. Handbags, jewelry, watches, wallets, and electronic devices are among the top of the list of items counterfeited. Always buy from reputable sellers, and check the web for signs of counterfeit goods. ■ 11th Day: Fake Callers a ringing At BBB we see an increase in phony calls during the holiday season. Callers claim to be from the IRS or a debt collector and try and get personal information from you. Be wary of unfamiliar numbers calling you, and ask questions to confirm their identity. Remember the IRS will NEVER contact by phone. ■ 12th Day: Malware E-Cards arriving E-Cards are a fun way to send holiday greetings, but be careful as senders like to attach viruses along with them. Don't click on emails from someone you don't know or a name you don't recognize. When in doubt, delete it out.
Announcements, Continued from page 3 Kern River Valley Community Fund This permanently endowed fund has reached the $200,000 initial goal meaning grants will be awarded year after year, for good forever starting in 2017. A match fund still has $10,000 meaning every tax deductible donation will be matched dollar for dollar up to $10,000. Checks go to "Kern Community Foundation" with a note stating "for the Kern River Valley Community Fund match program." Mail to KRVCF c/o Kern Community Foundation, 3300 Truxtun Ave, Suite 220, Bakersfield, CA 93301. To make donations on-line, go to facebook.com/KRVCF, scroll down past the photos to the posts and click on the link in any of the rectangles surrounding "Kern Community Foundation: Kern River Valley Community Fund." Then scroll down a little bit to "How to Contribute" and go from there.
Veteran's benefit assistance at the Library The Kern River Valley Branch Library in Lake Isabella is happy to announce the kickoff of a new service being offered to veterans in the Kern Valley. California public libraries, in partnership with California Department of Veterans Affairs and with the help of local volunteers, have opened a Veterans Resource Center at the Kern River Valley library to help provide veteran's benefits and local service information to veterans and their families. Our volunteers are here to assist you every Tuesday and Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m.
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We made John a Merry Christmas Harry P. Thal Courier Columnist
$2 per month. How many other people in the Valley have gone online and enrolled John called (not in Covered California on their own? his real name) with a How many did it without a qualified, major problem. It licensed and certified agent? We perseems John is a doform miracles daily. The cost... $0. It it-yourselfer who costs you absolutely nothing for our tried to tackle his service, as we are paid by the insurindividual health ance plans. The cost of insurance is insurance application Thal the same for you if we help you or not, on his own. Not a so why not have an advocate working very uncommon occurrence. Many for your side? people are under the impression it is In several of the previous columns I as simple as going online and filling in mentioned that we have saved Kern a form, much like River Valley resibuying airline dents more than tickets or reserv$500,000 this year Open Enrollment Period runs ing a hotel room. through the end of January... in prescription Wrong! drug costs. Do It is complex, the math. With - Thal and requires regJohn, we saved ular updates just shy of throughout the year to avoid big time $18,000. I haven't been keeping score expenses once tax time comes about. on how much we have cumulatively John received his January 2017 presaved so far, but as the ACA Open mium notice, which is for himself and Enrollment Period runs through the his family. The family is covered by end of January, our office stands ready Covered California and Anthem Blue to review and assist any others who Cross. The shocker was the $1,500 would like to see if their costs can be monthly premium he would be reduced. charged beginning January. We folAt this time, I would like to thank all low-up throughout the year with little our many friends and neighbors, old reminder notices, so as there are and new, who have visited the office. income changes, you can report them, Merry Christmas and Happy both increases and decreases, so at tax Hanukkah to all. time your tax credits are accurate, and you don't get dinged on your refund. Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurIn John's case, he met with ance broker in California (0621106), on our office, made a quick phone call to the National Association of Health Covered California to authorize our Underwriters Medicare Advisory Board. office to have access to his account, He may be reached at harrythal@aol.com and kaboom! His bill was reduced to or harrythal.com.
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For thousands of years, plants and trees that remain green throughout the year have held special significance through winter's early darkness and cold. Not only were they a reminder that warmth, light and crops would return again with the spring, but in many countries their branches were draped over doors and windows in an effort to repel witches, ghosts, evil spirits and illness. But how did the evergreen become a fixture of December 25th? ■ We can thank Germany for starting that tradition in the 16th century, when devout Christians brought decorated trees into their homes. And it's widely held that Martin Luther was the first to add light to a tree. As the story goes, the Protestant reformer was walking home one evening when he was struck by the beauty of stars twinkling among evergreens. To illustrate it for his family, he put up a tree in the main room of his house and wired candles to its branches. ■ Americans weren't so quick to catch on, however. New England Puritans regarded Christmas as sacred, and celebrations of the day, including Christmas carols, were described by William Bradford as "pagan mockery." In fact, in 1659, the General Court of Massachusetts passed a law making any further observance of Dec. 25 other than a church service a penal offense: People actually would be fined for hanging decorations! ■ Prince Albert, husband to Queen Victoria, made Christmas trees fash-
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ionable in England by accepting his wife's suggestion to decorate their family's at Windsor Castle in the style of his childhood, with candles, sweets, fruits, gingerbread and an angel at the top. After a sketch of the tree ran in the Illustrated London News, what had been largely regarded as a pagan symbol rapidly gained popularity in both Britain and America. By 1870, fine glass ornaments were being imported from Germany, and in 1882, Edward Johnson, an assistant to Thomas Edison, produced the first set of electric tree lights. ■ Since those early days, style trends in Christmas trees have been about as limitless as human imagination. Artificial trees, which became popular in the early 20th century, have been comprised of everything from colored ostrich feathers to paper mache to glass and plastic. In 1930, the Addis Housewares Company even created one from brush bristles, using the same machinery used to make toilet brushes. ■ And if you're not going with a live tree this year, who says it has to be green -- or an evergreen? Put an Indian spin on your holiday with a mango or banana tree. Choose from lipstick-red or zebra striped, ice-blue or lavender... black for those with a Gothic streak... even rainbow and candy-corn shades. Whatever the hue, whether the lights are fiber optic or traditional bulbs, the branches strung with popcorn or electronics -- there's something to tickle every fancy and illuminate every home with the spirit of the most wonderful time of the year. © 2016 King Featues Synd., Inc.
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PICKS OF THE WEEK “Snowden” (R) - Oliver Stone directs this recent-history biopic about the national security contractor who leaked an unprecedented amount of government data when he saw how extensive and invasive the U.S. government's surveillance had become. Edward Snowden (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) tells his story to journalist Glenn Greenwald (Zachary Quinto) and filmmaker Laura Poitras (Melissa Leo) while lying low in Hong Kong. The real-life guy makes an interesting enough character, but Stone added some fictional mentors, including one played by Nicholas Cage. Stone shows just how dated his perspective is with this one. Snowden started as a real-deal everyman thrust into a shadowy high-tech world. Stone tries to paint this delicate portrait picture with a mop. Big-screen flourishes get in the way when a little real-life truth starts to come up. "American Honey" (R) Teenage Texan girl, Star (newcomer Sasha Lane), hitches a ride with a van full of vibrant youngsters who sell magazine subscriptions. If these kids pulled up to drive you to the movies, your mom would say you're not going anywhere. Star, however, is leaving a terrible home situation and finds her place with the road-rambling, hard-partying, troublemaking youths. A member of the crew, Jake (Shia LaBeouf), holds particular intrigue for Star, even though he's
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trouble from a mile away. The movie is full of freedom and vice and youth and beauty, and it will keep you spellbound, even if you wish the spell took one less hour to cast -the runtime clocks in at just under three hours. It's not the coming-ofage film you want your kids to relate to, but there is something vital and good going on here. "In a Valley of Violence" (R) - This surprising Western starring Ethan "I just rode over from 'The Magnificent Seven' set" Hawke has the grit and know-how to satisfy genre fans as well as the wit and humor to rise a little above the "just another Western" brand. Director Ti West is best known for horror (please go see "The House of the Devil"), but tries his hand at a low-budget workman Western studded with genuine laughs. Hawke plays the ubiquitous "guy who doesn't like violence even though he's great at it" who is pushed to take out some bad dudes. John Travolta is even surprisingly enjoyable as the honcho of the doomed thugs who messed with the wrong cowboy.
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Cream butter; gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add eggs and beat well. Combine flour, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon; gradually add to creamed mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in remaining ingredients. Batter will be stiff. Drop dough by heaping teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 13 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 1 minute; remove cookies to wire racks and cool completely. Yield: 7 dozen. Bodfish Bob’s Christmas butter cookies 1-1/2 cup confectioners' sugar 1 c. margarine 1 egg 1-1/2 tsp. vanilla 2-1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp. soda 1 tsp. cream of tartar Mix sugar and margarine; add egg and vanilla. Mix thoroughly. Mix flour, soda and cream of tartar; blend. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours. Roll a portion of dough into 1/8-inch thickness; cut into desired shapes. Sprinkle on decorations. Place on lightly greased cookie sheets. Bake at 375 degrees for 7-8 minutes.
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Wildlife officers have arrested two suspects for trafficking striped bass in Fresno County, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife announced. Leepo Her, 32, and Kue Her, 35, both of Fresno, were arrested Thursday morning, Dec. 8, on charges of illegally selling striped bass on the black market. Over the last year, wildlife officers checked the two men on several occasions as they were fishing throughout California's Central Valley. Both men were frequently found to be in violation of various laws, including possession of gross overlimits and retention of undersize striped bass. The two men were cited a total of eight times in the last year, and the egregious nature of their poaching activities led wildlife officers to believe they may be selling fish on the black market. Wildlife officers analyzed the suspects' citation history and began a focused investigation collecting an abundance of evidence showing that they had made thousands of dollars through the illegal sale of wildcaught striped bass. The investigation culminated in multiple search warrants served Thursday morning where wildlife officers located live crappie and bluegill in an aquarium, frozen striped bass, marijuana and evidence of a marijuana cultivation and sales operation, and methamphetamine and evidence of methamphetamine sales. Striped bass were introduced to California more than a century ago and quickly became a highly prized game fish throughout California's Central Valley. Known for its white flaky meat, striped bass are commonly targeted for consumption.
Count, Continued from page 1 areas will have online opportunities in their communities. PIT volunteers, fully trained, will also be outfitted with the tools they need to conduct the count, including flashlights. Rural volunteers are especially needed since an increase in rural homelessness was determined in the January 2016 PIT Count to count homeless who sleep outdoors, in parks, alleys, by the river, under bridges, etc. or in places not meant for human habitation -- cars, abandoned buildings, garages or other structures without electricity or running water, etc. The process of surveying helps to identify local trends among the homeless population such as families with children, unaccompanied youth, the chronically homeless, and veterans; and helps identify the magnitude of challenges such as drug use or mental/physical health issues. The PIT Count is just one component of a full
The continuing demand for wildcaught striped bass gives way to an illegal black market which threatens local bass populations and the legal sport fishery. "This is another example of the threat that wildlife trafficking places upon a species," said David Bess, Chief of CDFW's Law Enforcement Division. "The fish and wildlife of California belong to all the citizens of the state and cannot sustain the abusive greed of traffickers." CDFW officers booked both suspects into jail and will seek prosecutions for numerous counts of Fish and Game code violations related to unlawful take and illegal sales, various drug charges, and possible child endangerment. If convicted, the suspects could face several thousands of dollars in fines and penalties, incarceration, forfeiture of assets and equipment and the revocation of their fishing privileges. Anyone with information about unlawful fishing, hunting or pollution is encouraged to contact CDFW CalTIP, a confidential secret witness program that encourages the public to provide wildlife officers with factual information leading to the arrest of poachers and polluters. The CalTIP number, 888-334-2258, is printed on the back of every hunting and fishing license. Tips can also be relayed by text to tip411, which allows the public to text message an anonymous tip to wildlife officers and lets the officers respond back creating an anonymous two-way conversation. Anyone with a cell phone may send an anonymous tip to CDFW by texting "CALTIP", followed by a space and the message, to 847411 (tip411). There is also an app for smartphones that works similarly. For more information on the program and the new CalTIP app, please visit wildlife.ca.gov/enforcement/caltip.
homelessness "puzzle" and not intended to be a "bottom line, all-inclusive number". Experts enumerate individuals who may meet other federal definitions of homelessness together with the PIT Count. "There are other relevant data sets needed to measure progress and performance and all necessary pieces to understand the complexities of homelessness," said Lollar. The count process takes place as surveyors work through a three to five-minute series of questions with people who are homeless, including questions such as the length of time homeless, number of family members homeless, chronic illness, age, criminal justice or domestic violence experience to name a few. Once all of the survey information is processed, the responses help the Collaborative identify trends and circumstances. The annual PIT Count, conducted since 2007, also gauges a significant amount of data the group has been compiling for nearly a decade. The 2016
PIT report can be found on the KCHC website, EndKernHomeless.org, indicating a local 31 percent decrease overall since 2007; a 25 percent decrease in veteran homelessness and a 41 percent decrease in people experiencing chronic homelessness since the reaching the highest growth in 2011. Youth and rural homelessness was up in 2016. Participants will have a unique and enriching experience. Professionals are on hand as team leaders. Efforts result in funding for services for housing for individuals, veterans, youth and families who are homeless in our community. Register on line at endkernhomeless .org by selecting "volunteer." There will be a 2.5 hour training, dates and times to be announced. The Count will take place Thursday January 26, from 4 a.m. to 8 a.m. For more information about working with the PIT Count Committee please contact Christine Lollar, 661-834-2734 or email Christine.L@UW Kern.org.
Holiday gift ideas for the outdoors Carol Singleton, CDFW Courier Gift guide
steelhead trout provide an exhilarating challenge for anglers, with more than 30,000 miles of rivers and streams, 4,172 lakes and reservoirs, 80 major rivers and more than 1,100 miles of coastline. A one-year subscription to Outdoor California magazine is a great way to learn about the diverse work that CDFW does to protect and enrich the environment. For just $15 for six issues, you can celebrate the state's natural habitat and wildlife through in-depth features and outstanding photography. Subscribers will enjoy the real-life patrols by wardens as they conduct wildlife investigations to fight poachers in the California wilderness. Enjoy stunning wildlife photographs. All items can be purchased online at wildlife.ca.gov/licensing/online-sales.
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General Drainage Area 2,093 Square Miles Capacity, Gross Pool 570,000 Acre-Ft. Surface Area, Gross Pool 11,400 Shoreline, Gross Pool 38 miles Length, Gross Pool 9 miles Main Dam Maximum Height 185 Feet Length at Crest 1695 Feet Auxiliary Dam Maximum Height 100 Feet Maximum Length 3,257 Feet Lake Construction Started March 1948 Finished April 1953
County Dump Cyrus Canyon OHV Area Target Range ModelAircraft Controllers Stine Robinson Cove Cove Hanning Flat
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North Fork Marina Camp 9 Boulder Gulch Hungry Gulch Rich Gulch West Side French Gulch
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Southlake
Mountain Mesa
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Map courtesy Mike Ludiker www.kernvalley.com
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Kern Valley Hospital Emergency Department McCray & Laurel, Mountain Mesa 760-379-2681
Recreation information
■ U.S. Forest Service Isabella Lake office: 4875 Ponderosa Drive. 760-379-5646
7046 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella business only: 760-549-2100
■ Kernville office: 105 Whitney Rd. 760-376-3781 (around the corner from the museum) Closed weekends.
Kern County Fire Stations
General information
Sheriff/CHP Substation
■ Kernville Station 76 11018 Kernville Road Kernville business only: 760-376-2219 ■ Lake Isabella Station 72 4500 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella business only: 760-379-2626 ■ Southlake Station 71 9000 Navajo Ave. Weldon business calls only: 760-378-3055
■ Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce 6404 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella 760-379-5236 866-KRV4FUN ■ Kernville Chamber of Commerce 11447 Kernville Rd. Kernville 760-376-2629 866-KERNVILLE (corner Sierra Way & Kernville Roads)
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River View Lodge Sierra Gateway Markets The Cracked Egg The Mother Lode
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1. NURSERY RHYMES: What line follows the rhyme, "Baa, Baa, Black Sheep"? 2. GEOGRAPHY: What river flows through the city of Vienna, Austria? 3. MOVIES: What movie was based on a play called "Everybody Comes to Rick's"? 4. U.S. PRESIDENTS: What did President William McKinley die from in 1901? 5. MYTHOLOGY: What was the Greek counterpart of the Roman god Cupid? 6. TELEVISION: What was the name of the van in the "Scooby-Doo" animated series? 7. U.S. STATES: What is the official state flower of Kansas? 8. FOOD & DRINK: What herb is commonly used to make pickles? 9. INVENTIONS: What 19th-century trapeze artist created a bodysuit that bears his name? 10. SCIENCE: What type of rock is basalt?
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) With the new year's opportunities almost within reach, the Arian's courageous aspects are raring to go. And don't be surprised if a lot of people follow the zodiac's most trusted leader. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Change lies ahead for the brave Bovine who is ready to shuck off the tried and true to try something new. But appearances can be deceptive. Check it all out before you charge into anything. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) This week promises a peek into what the new year holds for the Gemini Twins, both in love and careers. Family matters continue to be a factor in decisions you're going to be facing. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) As you move into the new year, your travel aspects grow stronger, and you might find yourself making decisions about a destination and a traveling companion sooner than you'd expected. LEO (July 23 to August 22) The new year holds both glitter and gold. This means Leos and Leonas should begin getting the facts they'll need to separate the real thing from the sham in order to make important decisions next year. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A good way to start the new year might be to arrange for a visit to someone you haven't seen in a long time. You also might want to pick up that project you put off a while
back. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) As you contemplate the new year's potential, you might want to talk things over with people who are or have been where you want to go. Their experience and advice can be helpful. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Someone close to you might feel like you have no more room for him or her in your life. This calls for immediate reassurance of your love so you can start the new year on a high note. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) The coming year will bring more people into your life. Some situations might not work out as well as others. But overall, everyone earns something, and that's always a good thing. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) The new year could find you indulging in one or more of the hobbies you've always wanted to take up. And don't be surprised if they ultimately direct you toward a new career. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) The artistic Aquarian should find more opportunities in the new year. You might even make some potentially helpful contacts as you gather to ring in the year 2012. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) The new year offers challenges for Pisceans who want to make better use of the skills they now have and learn new ones. Personal relationships show stronger positive aspects.
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CRIM RENOVATIONS ■ Commercial & Residential ■ Acoustic ■ Custom Texturing ■ Painting ■ Senior Discounts www.barrybyedrywall.com
760-379-4142
All Types of Home Repair
Office: 760-379-6259 4613 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella Adjacent to Kirkham's Hardware
POOL DOCTOR Swimming Pool Service
Home and office for all your cleaning needs
Maid 2 Clean
Cleaning Services 760 -812-8431
Filters • Pumps • Motors • Cleaners Installed & Repaired • 40 Years Experience Serving the Kern River Valley Since 1997
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Joseph & Brandy - Owners
760-378-2377
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Cheryl’s Diner
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"Maintenance Service" Electrical • Plumbing • Painting Yard Work • Tree Trimming • Tree Removal • Tractor Work Sprinkler Systems Warner H. Hitch/owner PO Box 1267 Weldon 760-378-3228 Cell: 760-223-2963
Open 7:00am Breakfast Served All Day Patio Dining 11030 Kernville Road Kernville
760-376-6131
Free Estimates • One Call Does It All! Roark Crim 760-549-3227 Email rorycrim659@gmail.com
Tim’s Auto Glass Professional Auto Glass Replacement & Repair 760-379-1900 661-332-8467 760-223-1389 661-332-TIMS timsautoglass23@yahoo.com
Brooks Technical Electrical C-10 Lic. No. 794510
LARRY SCHUPPAN’S Garage Doors and Openers New Sales & Repairs (760) 417-2806 ___________________________
Lake Isabella Precision Tax Fastest Refunds Free E-Filing Free Quotes Individual, Corp., Partners 5105 B Lake Isabella Blvd. 760-379-1300 Mark Blackstone’s
Computer Tune-Ups Repair, Virus Removal, Web Design
Computer acting up? Running too slow? Got questions? Call me!
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ron@brookstechnicalelectrical.com Ron Brooks It it’s technical and electrical, we can do it!
“Come in and visit our store... houseplants, We r! unique gifts e Deliv and more!”
Petal Pusher Plus Lake Isabella Florist We are the only Full-Service, AllOccasion Florist in the Kern River Valley 6040 Lake Isabella Blvd. Ste. A, Lake Isabella 760-379-4100 petalpusherplus@ymail,com petalpusherplus.com
PAUL’S POOL SERVICE
MT. MESA Commercial & Residential Contractor’s Lic. #587951 310-347-5208 • 310-533-0584 ___________________________ Ray’s Painting & Decorating Interior/Exterior Painting Wall Coverings Lowest Rates in the KRV 760-417-9797 • 760-378-2097
KERNVILLE CARPET CLEANING (est. 2006)
Mooch operator
South Fork Transmission
5 rooms steamed
$120.00 (760) 812-7858
FEED BARN GROOMING
Oil Changes while you wait! Brakes - Belts - Hoses Clutches, Differentials, Adjust - Exchange - Repair
Dianne Storm Owner
Dog Grooming • Boarding Kennel Pet Supplies 2100 Edith Street Lake Isabella, CA
5300 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella
760-379-4311
760-379-8578
Licensed and Insured
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We accept all major Credit Cards
760-614-0702
760-378-3000
To: 44 Big Blue, Kernville (Next to the AltaOne Credit Union)
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Firewood - Pine & Oak Also do weedeating, trash hauling, chimney sweeping, tree trimming & car towing. Call Chris - 760-417-1824
Firewood For Sale Firewood For Sale Seasoned Almond Wood $295 Cord - Pine $200 Cord Delivered 661-979-9362 ___________________________ FIREWOOD - PINE $170 CORD Cut, Split, Delivery Available 760-812-0459
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Best entertainment value for your dollar in the KRV: the ‘Kern River Courier.’ The worst: Kern Valley Sun. Best bang for your buck: $1 back scratchers @ the Wofford Hts. Campfire Mkt. The worst: .410ga pheasant loads.
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Business For Sale Handyman Business 13 years in business. Regular customers. Includes all equipment, tools & trash trailers plus work truck. Asking 20K. Call 760-378-3228
Misc. For Sale Elderberries! Yum! Juice, Syrup Available Contact: Fred 760-376-4312 * 760-417-0617 Get it before it’s gone! ___________________________ Knife Sale $5 and Up - New & Some Used 831-334-3466 “Local” No Minors
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www.AblePm.com Lake Isabella 2 bedroom/1 bath House with Garage. Tile flooring throughout. Kitchen & Dining are open with Stove. Woodstove, A/C, large privacy Fence & Storage Shed. 1 small dog ok. ALL ELECTRIC. TRASH PAID. Erskine Creek Water. $725 rent/$700 dep. Lake Isabella Commercial These Offices can be rented separately or can be combined: • 609 sq.ft. Office Space, 1 bathroom, Trash Paid, $450 rent/$400 dep. ...455 sq.ft. Office Space, 1 bathroom, Trash Paid, $375 rent/$400 dep. 6435 Lake Isabella Blvd (Post Office Center)
760-379-5479 Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm Saturday 9am to 3pm
Kernville-Hi Ho Senior Mobile Home Park, 11901 Sierra Way, 2bd/2ba apartment, $470/mo + dep. & utilities, no pets. 760-376-2671 ____________________________ Lake Isabella - 2bd/2ba$733/mo. Move In Special Now - $633/mo. w/good credit. Refurbished Mobile Home with 2 car carport, patio/deck, 55+ Park. Info: 760-964-2514. ____________________________ Lake Isabella - 2bd/1ba-$633/mo. Move In Special - Now $533/mo. w/good credit. Refurbished Mobile Home with 2 car carport, patio/deck, 55+ Park. Info: 760-964-2514. ____________________________ Lake Isabella - 1bd/1ba-$533/mo. Move In Special - Now $433/mo. w/good credit. In nice 55+ Park. Info: (760) 964-2514. ____________________________ Pinewood MHP - Furnished trailer for rent, 1bd/1ba, $295/mo. Senior discount available. HNL Properties 760-417-9321. ____________________________ Rental in Squirrel Valley off McCray - 1bd, fully furnished, all utilities, internet & cable paid, secured parking. Year lease preferred, credit check, background check, non-smoker, no pets, $500/mo. Contact 818-519-0304 ___________________________ 2 bedroom, 1 bath - Space rent, trash & water included. $420/mo. 760-812-0459.
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Kern River Courier Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: RIVERKERN GENERAL STORE (2016-B7056), 16130 Sierra Way, Kernville, CA 93238. Mailing address: 16130 Sierra Way, Kernville, CA 93238. REGISTRANTS: EDWARD JAY SCHULTZ, 16130 Sierra Way, Kernville, CA 93238; TERRI JEWLZ SCHULTZ, 16130 Sierra Way, Kernville, CA 93238. Date the business commenced: 05/20/2000. Business is being conducted as a General Partnership. 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: Edward J. Schultz. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 11/16/2016 and expires 11/16/2021. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier November 25, December 2, 9, and December16, 2016. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-02002-CA, A.P.N.: 507-140-52-00, Property Address: 7617 Vaquero Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93308. 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 12/20/2006. 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: Preston Howard and Jennifer Howard, Husband and Wife, As Joint Tenants. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 12/29/2006 as Instrument No. 0206319942 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 12/28/2016 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: $324,395.95. 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: 7617 Vaquero Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93308, A.P.N: 507-140-52-00. 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 $324,395.95. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has
executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com /MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices .laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 201602002-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: November 16, 2016. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/Mortgage Services/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier December 2, 9, and 16, 2016) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-02257-CA, A.P.N.: 148-122-12-00, Property Address: 1921 La France Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93304. PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 02/23/2006. 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: SHERRY S SIMPSON, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western
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Progressive, LLC. Recorded 03/03/2006 as Instrument No. 0206052382 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 12/28/2016 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: $154,779.32. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1921 La France Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93304, A.P.N: 148-122-12-00. 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 $154,779.32. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/Mortgage Services/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2016-02257CA. 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: November 16, 2016. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/Mortgage Services/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier December 2, 9, and 16, 2016) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-01707-CA, A.P.N.: 116-043-19-00, Property Address: 500 Sanford Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93308. 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 05/03/2006. 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: Ronald T. White And Margaret White, Husband and Wife, As Joint Tenants. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 07/10/2006 as Instrument No. 0206166439 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 01/14/2017 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: $216,817.55. 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: 500 Sanford Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93308, A.P.N: 116-043-19-00. 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 $216,817.55. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this
property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/Mortgage Services/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2016-01707CA. 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: November 17, 2016. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/Mortgage Services/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier December 2, 9, and 16, 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: B&B FABRICATION (2016-B7127), 2017 Jason St. Bakersfield, CA 93312. Mailing address: 2017 Jason St. Bakersfield, CA 93312. REGISTRANTS: WILLIAM HENRY FETZER, 2017 Jason St. Bakersfield, CA 93312. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as an Individual. 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: William H. Fetzer. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 11/21/2016 and expires 11/21/2021. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: J. Chaides. Published by the Kern River Courier December 2, 9, 16 and December 23, 2016. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: B&B INSPECTIONS (2016-B6872), 10227 Lanesborough Ave. Bakersfield, CA 93311. Mailing address: 10227 Lanesborough Ave. Bakersfield, CA 93311. REGISTRANTS: WILLIAM KIETH FETZER, 10227 Lanesborough Ave. Bakersfield, CA 93311. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as an Individual. 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: William Kieth Fetzer. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 11/04/2016 and expires 11/04/2021. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Chaides. Published by the Kern River Courier December 2, 9, 16 and December 23, 2016 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: RIG RUNNERS, INC. (2016-B6992), DBA #2 RIG RUNNER, INC. (2016-B6993, 1300 N. Roberts Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93308. Mailing address: 519 N. Sam Houston Parkway, #600, Houston TX 77060. REGISTRANTS: PATTERSON MOTOR FREIGHT, INC., 519 N. Sam Houston Parkway, #600, Houston TX 77060. 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: Eddie Patterson, President. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 11/11/2016 and expires 11/11/2021. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: M. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier December 2, 9, 16 and December 23, 2016. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2015-03205-CA, A.P.N.: 515-653-05-00, Property Address: 2908 Balance Rock Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93313. PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/11/2006. 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: MARY LOUISE MACKEY, A SINGLE WOMAN. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 10/26/2006 as Instrument No. 0206266456 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 01/06/2017 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: $424,701.57. 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: 2908 Balance Rock Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93313, A.P.N: 515-653-05-00. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding 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 $424,701.57. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this
property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com /MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeService s.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 201503205-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: November 18, 2016. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/Mortgage Services/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 2403530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier December 9, 16, and 23, 2016) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-02504-CA, A.P.N.: 124-042-12-00, Property Address: 2620 Loma Linda Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93305. PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05/24/2006. 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: Maura Byrne, An Unmarried Woman. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 05/31/2006 as Instrument No. 0206133764 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 01/13/2017 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: $222,640.63. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 2620 Loma Linda Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93305, A.P.N: 124-042-12-00. 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 $222,640.63. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com /MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeService s.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 201602504-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: December 2, 2016. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/Mortgage Services/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 2403530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier December 16, 23, and 30, 2016) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2015-02205-CA, A.P.N.: 496-141-07-00, Property Address: 11900 Christy Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93312. 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 07/20/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLA-
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Shot in the arm - Lake Isabella Campus nursing (l to r) Amber Brassell, Kristina Torres, Nicole Thompson, Cristina Ramirez, Amanda Ehrhardt, Heather Born, Mark Gordon Chief Nursing Officer of KVHD, Christopher Priesol, Patricia Jones, Julia Haccou, Tayler Jaeger, Jennifer Sarabia, and Thi Le.
Capping and Pinning a rite-of-passage Jamie Chesney, Cerro Coso College Courier Careers As the fall semester wound down, Cerro Coso held two separate Vocational Nursing Capping and Pinning Ceremonies symbolically welcoming 36 student vocational nurses into a profession of service to others (pending passage of their state boards.) The path to becoming a nurse is long, steep, and sometimes rocky. The whole experience of being a nursing major is often an emotional rollercoaster. They cry together, laugh together, and share their stories with each other. But at the end of the day, they know the nursing profession is exactly what they were meant to do.
The Nursing Pinning and Capping Ceremonies signify the end of a rigorous and physically demanding program of study. Students, family, friends, faculty, and staff enjoyed the solemn, joyful, and at times humorous ceremonies as instructors and graduates shared their thoughts and memories of the 12 month journey now completed. These student will have the opportunity to make an enormous, positive difference in the lives of people under their care. "We are very proud of each of these students and the faculty committed to their success," said President Jill Board. It was a perfect way to complete a semester of hard work and dedication.
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snacks, tonight's dance being a pot-luck dinner and drinks. The admission is free. This month was the first time that they have had a pot-luck dinner "We wanted something extra special for the holidays" said Clark. The first two dances they just had snacks and beverages. The third Special Needs dance this past Saturday attracted people from 5 years to adults that up until now have not had a social outlet locally and she didn't really want to hinder anybody from coming Clark said. The evening began with a warm welcome to the 50 plus families and children in attendance, including a family from as far away as Ridgecrest. Leland Pearman,father of a special young adult son came for the first time. "I thought it was awesome
Recovery, Continued from page 1 most current contact information. In order to assure that the funds that have been donated to the groups are dispersed under the donor's guidelines, the funds are paid only to vendors that provide products or services to the victims. Local organizations that are a part of the KVL-
Legals, Continued from page 1 NATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Jaime Garza and Ruth L. Garza, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 07/31/2006 as Instrument No. 0206185832 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 01/18/2017 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: $509,794.13. 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: 11900 Christy Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93312, A.P.N: 496-141-07-00. 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 $509,794.13. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less
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I was really blessed," he said. "It was a place to meet other parents and just have a good time." A buffet line soon formed with a dessert table followed by the sound of dance music and colorful light display. Later into the evening the excitement in the room rose when Santa arrived with gifts for those in attendance. One by one each name was called out to come sit on Santa's lap, receive a small gift and have a picture taken. Then the evening was followed by more music and lights. Veronica Pearman, a parent who has attended all three dances so far with her young adult son, said, "It's just a wonderful thing, seeing the community come together and the event growing, to share our kids and have a good time with other similar families." An R.S.V.P. is a must Clark said because the
space at times can become limited and the dance really is a private event for our special people. Several local businesses have been so gracious in helping Clark with their time and donations in holding the special needs dances; Sharon Rooney Insurance Services, The Coffee Mill, Andrea Babb, Lori Davis and son Sky, Annette Pounds at GPS Mortgage, Timber Miriah, The Kern Lodge, Vons, Vickie Fish at JewelScent, Denise Derrico, Tami Barkley, Dan Stroddard, Pauly Goodman and The Moose Lodge where the event has been held. Dances are being held at The Moose Lodge 6732 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella. The next Footloose and Happy Feet Dance is planned for January 7. If you wish to join in with them, R.S.V.P. by December 31. For any questions, Clark can be reached at 760-812-1059.
TRG include but are not limited to the Erskine Fire Fund, Kern Valley Hospital District, Salvation Army and All For One Movement. Vendor disbursements include, but are not limited to utility companies, rebuilding costs, rental deposits, first and last month's rent, etc. An Unmet Needs Committee is being formed to help disperse funds to help
when no other funds are able to be accessed from local, state and government resources. To complete the intake process, please go to the Salvation Army Lake Isabella Unit in the Vons Shopping Center on the corner of Lake Isabella Blvd and Erskine Creek Road. If you have any questions, call 760-2059009 and leave a message for Case Management.
than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices /DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2015-02205-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: November 26, 2016. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com /MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/Trus teeServices.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 December 16, 23, and 30, 2016)
Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Brenda Talbott/Anthony Talbott. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 12/09/2016 and expires 12/09/2021. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: M. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier December 16, 23, 30, 2016, and January 6, 2017.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: SULLY & ASSOCIATES REALTY INC (2016-B7377), 12708 Molokai Dr. Bakersfield, CA 93312. Mailing address: 12708 Molokai Dr. Bakersfield, CA 93312. REGISTRANTS: SULLY & ASSOCIATES REALTY INC, 12708 Molokai Dr. Bakersfield, CA 93312. Date the business commenced: 01/20/2012. 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: Ronnie H. Sullivan, President. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 12/05/2016 and expires 12/05/2021. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier December 16, 23, 30, 2016 and January 6, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: RIVERSIDE ONE STOP (2016B7470), DBA# 2: MOUNTAIN RESCUE GEAR (2016-B7471), 10800 Kernville Rd., Kernville, CA 93238. Mailing address: PO Box 116, Kernville, CA 93238. REGISTRANTS: ANTHONY TALBOTT, 38 Alder Court, Kernville, CA 93238; BRENDA TALBOTT, 38 Alder Court, Kernville, CA 93238. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as a Married Couple. 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
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 A PETITION for Probate has been filed by: YOLANDA 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: April 6, 2017 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. P.O. Box 1940 Kernville, CA 93238 (760) 376-3761 (Published: Kern River Courier: December 16, 23, 30, 2016 and January 6, 2017)
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