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Kernville residents out for a walk on Wednesday in Riverside Park viewed the aftermath of Tuesday night’s high storm water. The Kern River gushed at a peak of 24,500 cfs.
Saturday low 37° Partly cloudy Sunday high 62° Plenty of sun Sunday low 36° Mainly clear Accuweather.com
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President’s Day Weekend February 17 through20
Michael Batelaan Courier This week On February 8, Lake Isabella has surpassed a level not seen since September 18, 2011 according to local news outlets. The lake's water levels went up about 30,000 acre feet the first three days of this week sparked by the numerous atmospheric river events in January and the recent storms this past week. The lake's levels are now above 260,000 acre feet, sitting at 262,876 acre feet as of mid-day Wednesday. February 7, marked a milestone in
Michael Batelaan Courier Extra Whiskey Flat days are almost here! Inside this week's issue of the Kern River Courier, you will find the Whiskey Flat Claim Jumper. This includes the exclusive map and guide to the Flat, so you don't miss out on all the fun events scheduled for this President's day weekend. There is a guide for the Whiskey Flat Encampment, the 1800's campout where you step back in time and meet members of the Cavalry, Native Americans, mountain men, gold miners and cowboys of yesteryear. Be sure to check out the rodeo events to be held on Saturday and Sunday at the John E. McNally Arena on Whiskey Flat Weekend. Lots of thrills and spills brought to you by the Flying U Rodeo. The map will help you locate the music, entertainment, carnival, the food and the vendors, all in downtown Kernville. And the schedule will help you plan your weekend enjoyment and to get the most out of your Whiskey Flat visit. See you there!
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Situation report Rick Brown, USACE Courier Update ■ The USFS and the Corps held a groundbreaking ceremony for the USFS Fire Station on January 18, 2017. ■ The Corps continues construction on the temporary construction trailer campus, USFS admin/warehouse
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water levels with both the Kern River and Lake Isabella. According to the Army Corps of Engineers, the Kern River was flowing at 24,500 cubic feet per second average Tuesday at 9 p.m. It was the peak inflow at the North Fork Kern in Kernville. Lake Isabella rose above 260,000 acre feet with even more rain in the forecast. With all of the rain there has been this winter, there has been several closures and rescues caused by flooding, mudslides, rock slides and debris flows due to the record-breaking water levels. Meanwhile, AP reports that a coalition of state and local leaders is pressing California to lift restrictions on urban water use after the wettest winter for years.
Water regulators in Sacramento on Wednesday will decide on a recommendation to extend the drought rules, uncertain if rain and snow will continue through spring. January rains drenched the state rising reservoirs, and the snowpack measures more than 182 percent of normal. So much rain had fallen in Los Angeles by Monday that the yearly total for downtown hit about 15 ½ inches exceeding the normal annual rainfall, even though the new rain year won't start until October, the National Weather Service says. The state, however, is "not yet declaring an end to the drought,"
building, and USFS fire station. Construction of each facility is expected to be complete in April, August, October 2017, respectively. ■ The French Gulch boat launch construction contract has been put on hold because of the higher lake level. The Corps is evaluating several paths forward to ensure safe boating during the Phase II construction period. ■ Once the SR155 turn lane design for French Gulch is complete, a contract will be solicited for construction of the SR155 turn lane. Solicitation is anticipated in summer 2017. ■ The Corps is drafting S u p p l e m e n t a l Environmental Assessment #6 (SEA #6) ad-
dressing cultural concerns at the SR155 turn lane. SEA #6 is anticipated to be released for public review in March 2017 with public meetings to follow. ■ The Corps is finalizing the Phase II contract design while the acquisition of the Borel Canal easement continues. Solicitation of the Phase II contract is expected in early spring of 2017 with contract award by the end of summer 2017. ■ Real estate acquisitions continue with many land tracts nearing finalization. All real estate acquisitions are expected to be finalized prior to the award of the Phase II contract.
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On February 2nd, the Hot Springs Valley Wetlands property came under the ownership of the Heritage Foundation. This was a threeyear effort that previously had only been a dream. You, KRV Friends, supporters and donors, were instrumental to that success. Congratulations and thank you! Another key element was The Trust for Public Land, whose experience and behind the scenes facilitation kept the effort on course. Early on Audubon California, through its Jay J. and Sigrid E. Wimberly Wildlife Fund, provided a grant that gave us significant credibility in the search for additional funding. Finally, the River
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water data: Wednesday, 11 a.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 262,876 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 9410 cfs* Lower Kern Outflow 825 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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MayorEvents ‘Sarsaparilla Sue’ (aka: Susie Seeger) @Moose Lodge February 10 Prime Rib dinner, presale tickets $13 ■ @ Kern Valley Golf Course February 11 Texas Holdem' at 5 p.m. @Starlite Lounge February 12 Dinner and music 5:30 p.m. ■ @Cheryl's Diner February 14 Valentine's Day prime rib dinner
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(aka: Catherine Paradise) South Fork Sass'n Cathy is on the road and will be at locations throughout the valley. ■ @Kernville Saloon February 10 Buy bribes and have fun starting at 9 p.m. ■ @Nuui Cunni Cultural Center February 11 Indian tacos, music by Mike Gallagher,
Regular activities Fridays
■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Alzheimers Respite Group, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. 661-393-8871. ■ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Mt.View Church, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3935. ■ 1 p.m., Happy Hookers crochet club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-6335. ■ 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (3rd Fri.) Valley Caregiver Resource Center caregiver support at CCS, 2731 Nugget Ave. Lake Isabella. 661-821-1626.
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■ 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. 760-379-3394 ■ 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. ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, VFW Lake Isabella. 760-376-3138. ■ 2 p.m. KRV Cemetery District. (2nd Tue. every other month). Public invited. 760-376-2189. ■ 3:30 - 5 p.m. (4th Tue.), Kern River Valley Collaborative, Veterans Hall, Rm. 1., Lake Isabella. 760-379-2556, ext. 601. ■ 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.
silent auction, bribes and raffles. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
South Fork Sass'n Cathy is trying to locate all past rodeo queens from the Lake Isabella held and Kernville rodeos. Contact her at 760-417-2898, leave a message. See ‘Sass’n Cathy’ for Trarger wood Pellet Smoker-BBQ and Cow Plop Bingo raffles. Bribes are available at Natural Health, Nuui Cunni Cultural Center, the Hot Springs Wetland Preservation Fund, Sharon Rooney, Jim Chico, Joyce Alexander and Charlie's Market.
Community ■ Indian community meeting February 11 Kern Valley Indian Council will host the quarterly community meeting at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella at 11 a.m. The guest speaker will be Dan Johnson, USDA Community Development Native American coordinator for housing, economic development. Bring a salad or dessert and raffle donation, the Council will provide the dinner. ■ The Walker Collection of paintings February 11 The Kern Valley Museum in Kernville is having an opening of the Walker Collection paintings from 4 to 6 p.m. The show will run from Feb 1st to the end of March.
■ 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. ■ 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. 760-379-7312 or 760-378-0041.
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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 - 3 p.m., Artists Workshop, Senior Center, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. $9 per yr 760-379-5831 ■ Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove. ■ 5 - 7 p.m., VFW Taco Thursday, open to public. 760379-3877. ■ 4-6 p.m. (3rd Thur.), 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.
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.
■ Special Needs dance February 11 The next dance is at 6 p.m. at the Moose Lodge. This month Chili dogs is on the menu for a Whiskey Flat Days western themed dance. Dancers will all be getting cowboy/girl hats, badges and a bandana. Chili dogs are on the menu. ■ Heart Fund dinner February 11 New York steak dinner served by Jim Wyly and crew. Cupid's basket, 50/50 drawing and Karaoke. At the Eagles Aerie 3156, 12251 Hwy 178, Mt. Mesa. Call for details, 760-379-3394. ■ Library book sale February 13 and 14 The Friends of the Library book sale once a the second Tuesday of each month. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Help set-up and following presale Mondays from 4 to 6 p.m. in the community room at the main library 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. ■ JobFest February 16 The Lake Isabella JobFest will take place from 9 a.m. to noon at the Lake Isabella Veterans Hall, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd. ■ KRVFSC Meeting February 16 The Kern River Valley Fire Safe Council meets in the Supervisor's conference room, at 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Minutes are posted to the KRV Fire Safe Council Facebook page. ■ Congressman and Senator Mobile Office hours, February 16 Will be held at the Kern River Valley County Admin. Building from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. to facilitate communication between their offices and the communities they serve. To schedule an appointment with a member of their staff, please call Senator Fuller’s District Office at 661-323-0443 or Keenan Hochschild, McCarthy's field representative, at 661-327-3611. ■ Whiskey Flat Days February 17, 18, 19 and 20 Time to kick up your heels and grab your boots! Its the 60th annual Whiskey Flat Days celebration in Kernville all President’s Day weekend. Vendors, rodeo, carnival, encampment and much more! ■ KRV Collaborative February 21 Join with the KRV Collaborative and learn about vital services and opportunities in the Kern Valley. It meets from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Call 760379-2556 or go to KRVFRC.org ■ Heart Walk 2017 February 25 Register at 7:30 a.m. and walk 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Kern Valley High School track and raise money for your favorite non-profit and for the Hospital. $50 for a team or $10 for individual walkers. No pets. Free lunch to all walkers and managers. Additional meals are $5 each. Entry deadline is February 21. Call Deborah Hess at 760-379-5257 x24. ■ Commodities distribution February 27 Government food commodities will be distributed to those who qualify at the New Life Church in Wofford Heights, Grace Chapel in Mt Mesa and at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Distribution is 10 a.m. to noon. Call Yazid Alawgarey CAPK 661-336-5200 X203, email yalawgarey@capk.org or see facebook.com/rotarykrvfood. ■ Donkey Basketball February 27 Don't miss this year's Donkey Basketball at 6 p.m. for food, game starts at 7; at the Southfork gym. This year's battle is the 911 responders vs. KVHS. Get your tickets from any FFA student or at the school office or at Kern River Hay and Feed. All events are subject to change. Submissions to the free Courier Calendar must be received by 1 p.m. on Tuesday to make Friday’s issue. Events must be open to the public. Any cost must be listed. Items submitted for a free Calendar listing may be shortened. Listings are printed in chronological order by date, event, and space available.
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Thank you for your Hospital Auxiliary support My name is Cindi Rupert and I am the president of the Kern Valley Healthcare District Auxiliary. I would like to take this time to give a Big Thank You to the people of this valley that so faithfully support the Auxiliary and the hospital. We are a NonProfit organization and everything the Auxiliary sells goes directly to the hospital for the purchase of new equipment, yes 100%! Without your donations and your visits to our local thrift store the purchases would not be possible. I cannot say thank-you enough times for all the support our community shows us. The month of February we will be holding our annual membership drive, so I would like to extend an invitation to any women and men in our community who would like to find out more information regarding our auxiliary. We will be having a Pot-Luck luncheon on Wednesday February 8 at noon with an informational update regarding our hospital upgrades. If you would like to come to this informational meeting please call 760-223-3531. And again I say a Big Thank you to everyone who shows support to our auxiliary. Thank You Cindi Rupert, President
Thanks to the many great people who helped In the pouring rain, blinded by someone's high beams, I went over the edge of Hwy 178 on New Year's Eve coming from Lake Isabella to Bakersfield. Almost immediately, two very thoughtful gentlemen stopped and came down the hill to make sure I was OK. One relayed information up the hill to the other as they spoke to 911 opperators, as cell reception is almost nil in the canyon. They waited the hour until paramedics and rescue arrived. I never had a chance to thank them so very much for all they did! I also want to thank the EMTs from Hall Ambulance as well as the folks from Search and Rescue who carried me on a backboard the 100 feet up the hill! So many great people came together for me that night. Thank you all so very much! Carolyn vanBenthuysen Lake Isabella
Okay, so the snow is pretty, and heaven knows we need the water. Snow is also lots of fun to play in, and if you can get up to the mounMiddleworth tains, skiing and snowboarding can be a blast. Did you know that there are many orthopedic surgeons who move to Mammoth Lakes for the winter? I'm sure it is for the skiing, but many probably don't own skis. They are there for the business that accidents create, and accidents are a plenty. There are basically three types of people on the slopes. The first is the person with adequate and good health insurance, and has the ability to pay for the deductible if he/she befalls an accident. Chances are, this person has group insurance from an employer who provides really good coverage. The largest group of skiers falls into the category of people (individuals and families) who have good enough coverage, but it comes with a high deductible. Many carry a high $5,000 deductible so they can afford the monthly premiums; or their employer offers this as the low end coverage without a big payroll deduction. And, of course, comes the third category. The people who believe they are indestructible. It will never
be them. These may be younger adults who don't take their responsibility maturely, and will fall back on their family or parents if they land up in financial trouble. What parent can let their "kid" or "grandkid" suffer without lending a helping hand. Another scenario is the person who honestly wants to have health insurance, but just can't afford the monthly premiums. They can deal with the penalty for not having coverage, but the premiums is just too much. There is a solution. The health policy is good for 11 months, and is relatively inexpensive. Many deductibles are offered from $100 to $5,000. For the person who has a potentially hazardous vacation in store, can get a low deductible plan that will cover their current high deductible plan, for as little as a few weeks. For the person with no coverage, they can be covered for up to 11 months, insured by Lloyds of London! The plan is for both illness and accident and asks no medical questions! This is a PPO with several are doctors in the Network, and the opportunity to go to any doctor and hospital anywhere in the USA. All I can say is that it is slippery out in the snow and slush. The coverage is available from age 0 to 64. Pre-existing conditions are not covered, so get your policy BEFORE you step into the snow! Wofford Heights resident Rod Middleworth is a retired security manager for Pacific Bell.
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JobFest series resumes for sixth year The Kern County Department of Human Services is pleased to announce the 2017 JobFest series, bringing employment opportunities to every region of Kern County. With Kern County's overall unemployment rate at 10.3% the JobFest series is just one way DHS is working to improve the lives of children and families in our communities. The Lake Isabella JobFest will take place on Thursday, February 16 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Lake Isabella Veterans Hall, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd. The unemployment rate in the Kern River Valley is 8.6%.
Historical Society to host Forest District Ranger U.S Forest District Ranger Al Watson will be the guest speaker at the Kern Valley Historical Society general meeting on Tuesday February 28 at 7 p.m. Watson will discuss the multiple opportunities and challenges the Forest Service encounters here in the Kern River District of the Sequoia National Forest and will inform us regarding the many and varied challenges that he and the Forest Service staff have been
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Thomas B. Featherston January 6, 1945 - January 27, 2017 On January 27, 2017, Tom Featherston, age 72, was released from the ravages, torment and decimation of the body and mind endured through eight years of Alzheimer's disease. Tom was born in Panama City, FL, and graduated in 1963 from Ft. Payne High School, AL. He earned a BS from the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa (ROLL TIDE!) in 1967, a Master's from Mississippi State University in 1974, and completed medical technology school in 1975. He was an officer in the USAF from 1967 to '71, serving as commander of a Middle Eastern courier region based at Incirlik A.F.B., Adana, Turkey. He worked as a hospital medical technologist/microbiologist for 22 years and as a Kern County Public Health microbiologist/chemist for 16. Tom married Barbara "Bobbie" Howarth on April 12, 1969, in Glendale, CA, and most recently resided in Lake Isabella, CA. They had one son, David Grant, residing in San Diego, CA. Tom is preceded in transition by his parents, Ernest Eugene and Mary C. Blewett Featherston. He is survived by his wife and son, sister Mary Eugenia "Ginger" Brame and nephew Thomas Clay Brame of Steens, MS, niece Lisa C. and her husband Barry Addertion, of Wilmington, NC, his daughter-in-law Shannon and grandson Drew, of San Diego, CA, and his beloved Jack Russell Terrier, Skipper. Tom found great joy, peace, and comfort in the spiritual teachings of "A Course in Miracles", J. Krishnamurti, Kenneth Wapnick, Ph.D., and true friend Tara Singh of the Joseph Plan Foundation. Deep sincere appreciation and gratitude is extended to Chris Barrett of Valley Caregivers, and Patty Flores and Jane Smith of Alzheimer's Disease Association of Kern County, for all the support, help and guidance through the years. The last six weeks of life, Tom received compassionate supportive care from Bucky and his staff, along with Bakersfield Community Hospice, at Rose Garden assisted living in Bakersfield. A big THANK YOU to all our friends and family who offered helping hands, support and listening ears through this bewildering and trying experience. Due to Tom's interest in science and the medical field and desire to be a donor, his body has been donated to the educational organization ScienceCares. Per his request there will be no services. Please no flowers.
Sharon E. Bolan-Horn December 9, 1943 - December 21, 2016 Mom/Sharon passed so unexpectedly, full of love and peace in her heart. She was born December 9, 1943 at 10:15 a.m.in Glendale, CA and passed December 21, 2016 in Bodfish, CA. Her celebration of life service will be held on February 11, 2017 at 1 p.m. at the Nuui Cunni Indian Cultural Center, 2600 Hwy 155, Lake Isabella, CA. She is survived by her loving family; husband, Wayne Horn; Son and Wife, Jeff and Vickie Fish; precious granddaughter, Ashlie; daughter: Laurie Fish; mom in law, Ruth Fish. She is preceded by her loving parents, Ben and Mable Drake. She had four brothers, Tom, Dick, Joey, and Eddie who passed). Sharon was raised in Sylmar, CA and graduated from San Fernando High. Her generous heart filled her home and aging mom in law's (age 95) home with her love, compassion, family, friends and fun, including an attitude that there was always room for one more. She leaves her children and grandchild with the knowledge that they are all truly loved and adored. They know that she loved the Lord and is now home. She was an amazing person, business woman, family woman; a true self motivator, taking a small booth in a department store to owning her own branch of Allstate Insurance with several employees, before the age of 40! She retired and moved to Lake Isabella and found home. She loved to work, found and loved The RRanch in the Sequoia's and went to work there, also working with her daughter there! She worked until the day she went home to Our Lord! The unimaginable pain and grief for the loss of such greatness, kindness, always putting others needs before her own! So loving, caring, and giving of herself, time and love! Even to strangers in need! She was a true woman of faith. A defender, protector, supporter, victor, warrior! The last breed from a era when ships were made of wood and men/woman made of steel! Throughout her life she maintained a sweet and honorable demeanor that won the trust and hearts of so many, who even now are being changed by her witness of constant nurturing, love and faith. Her signature gift of joy, shown through her constant smiling, laughter, unconditional love, extraordinary zest for life, will never be forgotten! What a great honor when Mom moved forward and went home. She leaves behind her legacy of love within each of us! And the very best of who and what she was! Mom, we love and miss you forever! "Our angel that lived, laughed, and loved!" You left me beautiful memories your love is still my guide, and though we cannot see you, you're always at my side. Love and Admiration, Your adoring and grateful family Death notices and obituaries with or \without a picture are available for purchase in the Courier by calling 760-376-2860 during office hours weekdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., or can be requested through your local mortuay.
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Ben Richey, Courier Columnist Have you ever felt powerless? Completely unable to do anything to affect your situation? As a teenager, I developed a tense relationship with Richey my older brother. When he got mad at me, his response was often to punch me. I'm no fighter, and he was really strong, so that never ended well for me. One day, we were driving and I said something that made him just mad enough to set aside reason, so he hauled off and punched me right in the side of the head. Not expecting to get punched while driving, my head ping-ponged off the side glass. I was furious, so I stomped on the brakes and demanded he get out of my car. He didn't move, so I raised my voice and again demanded he get out. Menacingly, he responded, "I'm not getting out. Now go, or I'll punch you again." For me, that was a moment of powerlessness. I felt like George McFly, staring up at Biff from Back to the Future, and I didn't see a lot of options other than shifting the car into drive and sulking. It's probably safe to assume most of us have faced circumstances that felt out of our control. Life has a way of delivering some fairly substantial punches to the side of the head. Things like illness, job troubles, family troubles, and personal tragedy ambush us unexpectedly and we find ourselves scrambling to respond with
anything other than a whimper. In times like these, we are reminded of how finite, and ultimately powerless we are to affect our own situation. Now, while that might seem like a bad thing, it doesn't have to be. In 2 Corinthians 12, the Apostle Paul recounted a time when he had a tormenting "thorn in the flesh." This "thorn" was demolishing his peace of mind, so he begged three times for the Lord to remove it. But He responded, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." God was promising to sustain him by grace through his trial as opposed to simply ending the trial. When we've got it all together it's pretty easy to forget about God. But in those hard times, His grace and goodness speak the loudest. That's when we discover beyond a shadow of a doubt that He is there, propping us up, speaking comfort into our distress, displaying His sustaining power when it feels like life is unraveling. That's when we discover the sweetness of His presence. Paul never identifies his "thorn," which keeps us from getting caught up in some specific ailment, and instead identify with his powerlessness. And then hopefully, by God's grace, find the same soothing presence that allowed Paul to say "Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me." Often, powerlessness is our opportunity to discover that He's been there all along, working powerfully for us. Ben Richey is the lead pastor of Kernville First Baptist Church.
Valley places of Worship Kernville
■ Kernville First Baptist Church 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-376-6403 ■ Kernville United Methodist Church 251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville. Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. 760-376-2751 ■ 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 10:30 and 11:15 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
Lake Isabella/Mt.Mesa
■ 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 ■ Garden Community Fellowship 2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. Sunday 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 760-223-5293 ■ 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
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Low cost spay and neuter available Kern County Animal Services Courier Release In celebration of World Spay Day 2017, Kern County Animal Services will be holding a spay and neuter clinic for unincorporated Kern County residents on February 28, at the Kern County Animal Shelter located at 3951 Fruitvale Ave, Bakersfield. To take advantage of this opportunity, animal owners can come down to the Kern County Animal Shelter between the hours of 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. A maximum of 100 low-income verified appointments will be available on a "first come, first served" basis, will require a $15 copay, and will include a license for 1 year. Sign-ups for the clinic will be taken Thursday, February 2, through Tuesday February 14. There is a limit of 4 animals per family. Additionally, Animal Services is offering half-price spay and neuter vouchers to income verified unincorporated Kern County residents at all of the Kern County Animal Shelter locations on Tuesday, February 28 between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Kern County animal owners can purchase the Departments Low-Income Spay/Neuter Vouchers for just $10! "Spay and neuter is such an integral part of our goal to achieve "No Kill" status in County shelters by 2020. This is just an awesome way for folks to contribute to that goal", states the Director of Animal Services, Nick Cullen. "We've set a goal of 300 animals being spayed or neutered that day between the clinic and voucher issuance" says Cullen. The Lake Isabella Shelter location at 14891 Hwy 178 will be open on Tuesday, February 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to help applicants obtain the vouchers.
This promotion only applies to the purchase of Kern County Animal Services Low-Income Spay/Neuter voucher, and only on February 28. ■ Vouchers have an expiration date of 30 days ■ You must schedule your appointment at a participating veterinarian from the list provided ■ Vouchers are non-transferable ■ Department does not issue refunds if voucher is not used ■ Vouchers may not be used with any other KCAS vouchers ■ Voucher covers the cost of surgery only ■ Voucher does not cover blood work, take home pain medications, vaccinations or any other veterinary services ■ Most veterinarians require your pet be current on all vaccinations at the time of surgery ■ If your pet is in-heat, pregnant, cryptorchid, or too young or small for some veterinarians to alter, some veterinarians may not alter them or may charge additional fees that the voucher will not cover For more information on responsible pet ownership resources from Kern County Animal Services, please call 661868-7100. World Spay Day is an annual campaign of the Humane Society of the United States, Humane Society International and the Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association. On the last Tuesday of every February, World Spay Day shines a spotlight on the power of affordable, accessible spay/neuter to save the lives of companion animals, community (feral and stray) cats, and street dogs who might otherwise be put down in shelters or killed on the street. The 22nd annual World Spay Day is February 28.
Announcements, Continued from page 3 involved with in the Kern River Valley, including the Dam Safety Modification Project and the timber mortality condition of the Sequoia National Forest. Watson will also tell us more from his standpoint on last the 2016 wild fires. Watson will welcome questions the audience might have. The program will be at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Refreshments will be served.
Oasis Garden Club tea party One lump or two? You may want to practice holding your teacup with pinky raised because it's almost time for the annual Garden Party Tea. As in years past, the Oasis Garden Club will serve guests a delightful midday tea at intimate tables for four. Each elegantly appointed table will be sponsored, decorated, and served by an Oasis Club member. Guests need only decide which beautifully set table strikes their fancy. Tea will be served at United Methodist Church, 639 N. Norma, beginning at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 11. Tickets are $15 per person and are available at the Maturango Museum as well as from Oasis Garden Club members. Seating is limited, so early purchase of tickets is advised. Groups of more than four people can arrange for a larger table by calling in advance 760-377-4166. The Oasis Garden Club has been active in the Indian Wells Valley for over 50 years. Funds raised by the Garden Party Tea, their spring and fall plant sales, and other events support the Anne Carter Memorial Scholarship, community beautification, Blue Star Memorial Highways, as well as contributions to other civic and charitable groups.
AARP 55 Alive driver safety program scheduled The Next AARP Driver Safety Program will be held March 1st, Wednesday (an all day class) from 8 a.m. to 5 pm at the Kern River Valley Historical Society Annex (across the street from the museum at 49 Big Blue Rd., Kernville) Participants must attend the entire day. The course does not involve driving, but does emphasize safe driving procedures for older drivers. In California, a certificate of course completion usually entitles the participant to a reduction in their auto insurance for three years following the date of the class. All materials and workbooks have been updated and include the latest driving information. To learn more, or to enroll, call instructor Gene Verbeet at 760-417-0579. Fees are $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. Class size is limited and time is short, so call today.
First 5 Kern staff invites parents Please join First 5 Kern staff and your trusted leaders on Thursday March 23 to discuss the needs of young children in your community. For the last 15 years, First 5 has funded health, parenting and school readiness programs serving children from birth to age 5. Come to this planning meeting at the Lake Isabella Senior Center at 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. and share your thoughts about these programs, ask questions or to voice any concerns about the needs of children in your community. Refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP to 760-379-2556 by March 16.
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Prescription Drugs and discounts Harry P. Thal Courier Columnist I received a discount card in the mail for a pharmacy this week. It was sent to me by my Medicare Part D Prescription plan. This Thal card provides me with lower prices at CVS for vitamins, first aid supplies, pain relievers, cold medications and the like not covered by the plan. Some cards I have received in the past have also provided discounts on prescriptions. Typically, these are not as good a deal as my Medicare Part D benefits, but for items like prescription vitamins/minerals, prescription cough/cold medicine, weight loss/ gain medications, erectile dysfunction, and most compound pharmacy preparations these might work well. Each of the 20+ prescription plans available under Medicare Part D in California have "formularies". This is the list of covered drugs. In some situations, you may find a medication not covered by your plan. There is an appeals process to get a "formulary exception". I have seen that some of these non-formulary drugs have an outrageous cost within the plan, yet, it might be much less elsewhere. One great resource is the website goodrx. com, where I can print discount coupons that can be filled at chain store and grocery store prescription counters. You put in your zip code and the name of the medication. Be sure to put in the correct strength and
quantity. For local Valley residents, use a Bakersfield or Ridgecrest zip code, as there are no pharmacies here in the Kern River Valley participating. The savings can be in the hundreds of dollars a year, and there is no obligation to fill your other medications. I prefer to shop locally when possible. Another resource is for the people who have too much money to qualify for Medi-Cal. If on Medicare, there is a program sponsored by Social Security called "Extra Help". There is nothing lost if you are not approved, but a world of difference if approved. You continue with your Medicare Part D prescription drug plan, but now your co-pays are lowered, the deductible, if any, is gone, and the "donut hole" (aka coverage gap) disappears. For online information you may go to secure.ssa.gov/i1020/ Ee006aSubmit.do. No computer? Call my office, we can help. People without insurance who need a very expensive medication have hope. Many of the pharmaceutical manufacturers have "Prescription Assistance Programs" where you can get their medication for little or no cost. It is delivered to either your home or doctor's office, and typically, the service is good for a year and renewable. Many companies participate. Best single resource is needymeds.com. This website does a great job of keeping up to date. Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurance broker in California (0621106), on the National Association of Health Underwriters Medicare Advisory Board. He may be reached at harrythal@aol.com or harrythal.com.
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The Kern Valley Museum in Kernville is having an opening of the Walker Collection of paintings from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday February 11. The show will run from February 1st to the end of March. Come and see this historical collection. Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier
Next Gen Oscar winners shown Young people are making movies for the 23rd Annual Christian Youth Film Festival, to be held Sunday, March 5th, 2017 at the Majestic Fox Theater in downtown Bakersfield. Young film makers from around the country produce short movies and compete for over $3,456 in trophies, prizes, and cool giant checks. Hollywood professionals serve on the panel of judges including writers, producers, actors, and directors. The red carpet is rolled out and the early screenings begin at 3 p.m., followed by the evening screenings beginning at 5:30 p.m. Finally, everyone enjoys the starstudded gala awards ceremony and free ice cream after-party. General admission tickets are only $10, available online at christianyouthfilmfestival.org, or at Youth for Christ, and several churches in
Bakersfield. This festival is sponsored in part by San Joaquin Community Hospital Adventist Health, Sport316 .com, BIOLA University, Azusa Pacific University, Bakersfield Christian High School, and many other generous friends. The Christian Youth Film Society equips young people with their innovative Making Movie Makers Film Camp. This 3-day camp pairs small groups of students with one or two accomplished professional filmmakers for a hands-on, interactive film making experience. Students learn all aspects of making a movie from script to screen and actually produce a mini movie for evaluation and critique. The Christian Youth Film Society is a non-profit religious organization based in Bakersfield, CA. EIN #46-2691974 For more information please call Joe Brown; 661-619-1834.
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The war must be won Sam Struckhoff Courier Contributor
PICKS OF THE WEEK “Hacksaw Ridge” (R) Desmond Doss was a pacifist who refused to carry a weapon on the frontlines of World War II, and he was awarded the Medal of Honor without ever firing a shot. This dramatization shows Doss (Andrew Garfield) as he disobeys his father to enlist -- he believes that the war is just, that it must be won, but he is firmly against killing and enlists as a medic. Many in the Army take issue with his convictions, but Doss later proves his courage during one of the bloodiest battles of the war. Mel Gibson directs, and it really shows during the high-action scenes. Many have noted that for a movie that champions the pacifist, it sure seems to get a kick out of brutality. The pre-war scenes aren't as strong and don't give a complete picture of how Doss, a Seventh-Day Adventist, fits in with his religious and secular communities at home. However, scenes with his father (Hugo Weaving) have considerable weight. “Manchester by the Sea” (R) After the passing of his brother, loner Lee Chandler (Casey Affleck) finds that he has been left as the sole guardian of his 16-year-old nephew, Patrick (Lucas Hedges). Having lived in self-imposed exile for years after an unspeakable tragedy, Lee doesn't want to stay in the town where he'll have to face his memories or see pain reflected in the eyes of his ex-wife (Michelle Williams).
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Writer and director Kenneth Lonergan makes a movie that deals with hard emotions without being hard to watch. It's painful without wallowing and life-affirming without falling for the traps of cornball "uplifting movies". Great performances from Affleck and Williams come as little surprise, but Hedges, the newcomer, really makes a splash as a teen who is complicated in the right ways. “Bad Santa 2” (R) - Foulmouthed and unrepentant jerk Willie Soke (Billy Bob Thornton) has been out of jail for a while, and after some poorly timed ogling, he's out of a job, too. His old partner in crime, Marcus (Tony Cox), recruits Willie for another Santa-and-his-elf heist, this time stealing a seven-figure score from a charity in Chicago. Joining the crew is Willie's mother (Kathy Bates), who is predictably just as abrasive as her son. The sequel misses the tone and laughter of the first. © 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Cool salads ley. When covered with marinade this keeps well for 2 weeks covered in refrigerator. Bodfish Bob’s Bob's Spaghetti And Cucumber Salad 1 lb. spaghetti (break into 3-inch lengths before cooking) 2 lg. tomatoes, chopped 2 cucumbers, chopped 1 sweet onion, chopped 1/2 c. broccoli florets 1/2 c. red and green peppers, chopped 2 sm. Zucchini, chopped 12 oz. Seven Seas Herbs and Spices or Viva Italian salad dressing 1/2 jar McCormick Salad Supreme
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Cook spaghetti; drain and cool. Add remaining ingredients and toss well. Marinate in refrigerator overnight (or at least several hours). Add any other chopped vegetables.
Bodfish Bob’s Cucumber Salad
Bodfish Bob’s Fresh Cucumbers in Vinegar
2 lg. cucumbers, peeled and sliced thin 1 lg. onion, sliced paper thin 2 tbsp. vinegar 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 1 tbsp. sugar
6 cups fresh cucumbers 1 cup sweet pepper, sliced thin 2 onions (into rings) 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. celery seed 2 cups sugar (I use 1 1/2) works fine 1 cup white vinegar
Combine 4 marinade ingredients and pour over vegetables. Let stand in refrigerator for a few hours (or a few days). At serving time, drain. Put in glass serving dish and sprinkle with fresh pars-
Mix well. Put in refrigerator, let stand overnight. Visit Bodfish Bob on the Internet at www.bodfishbob.com or email him at bodfishbob@hotmail.com.
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Fishing for the "deplorables" Matt Freeman Courier Columnist Recently, being an election year, the word "deplorable" has got some attention! Well, there is a "soft underbelly" so to speak in the Freeman angling world as well. Typically fisherman fish for the popular species in any given water. Bass, crappie, catfish, trout in particular get all the attention here locally. There is so much opportunity though to target fish here locally that will almost always bite for you, fight really hard and are just a blast to catch. We shall call them...the "deplorables" The first one on the list, that is kind of near and dear to my heart is the local sucker fish. You talk about fun; these guys always seem to bite in the river. You get a night crawler or red eggs on the bottom and if not grabbed by a trout you will get bit by a sucker fish. I loved catching them as a kid, and my kids love it too. Children when you take them fishing want to do one thing, catch fish! Our local sucker fish does not disappoint. They get big, they fight hard and they are readily available in both the Upper and Lower Kern River and also in the lake as an incidental catch. Real easy to get them, just find yourself a big pool with slack water and fish the back of the pool, the deepest part. Use a heavier weight then you would for trout, suckers are not line shy. Fish deep and fish something
that stinks, like the baits I just mentioned. You will have so much fun on light tackle they take long runs and have a lot of fight in them; the kids will just love it! So do the adults, and they are a completely overlooked local fish. The second "deplorable" is the common carp. These guys are ugly, and they get big and fight hard! They are easy to catch too, often being caught by cat fisherman at night. They will take most baits and also bite dough balls and worms with abandon. Carp are considered a trash fish in most of the United States, but in other countries, particularly in Europe, they are the star of the show like largemouth bass and trout are here. They have huge carp tournaments, people pay to get pictures with famous carp fisherman and there are actual carp hugging events, where people pose with famous carp. No joke, look it up it happens. All you need to do to target these guys is fish shallow in the spring and summer with normal catfish baits and also dough balls which they love. Use medium gear too and get ready for a fight, Carp will go 30 lbs plus in most places including here and the average size is close to 10 lbs. They get big and they are a lot of fun. So if you want something different, give fishing for the "deplorables" a shot here locally, you will have a lot of fun with the family and the kiddos. Matt Freeman is a local resident, businessman and outdoorsman and can be reached at cooltuna12@yahoo.com or 760-223-0880.
CDFW accepting restoration proposals Kirsten Macintyre, CDF Courier Release The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is now accepting proposals for projects under its 2017 Fisheries Habitat Restoration Proposal Soliciation Notice. The PSN and online grant application can be found online at wildlife.ca.gov/grants/frgp/solicitation. Applications must be submitted online by 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 16. CDFW will also hold a series of public workshops to assist applicants in understanding the requirements of the PSN. Applicants are encouraged to attend a workshop even if they have submitted proposals in the past. Workshops will be held in Yreka, Fortuna, Fort Bragg, Sacramento, Petaluma, Fresno, San Luis
Obispo, Monterey and Camarillo on various dates in February. For details and meeting contact information, please see nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?Docu mentID=137841&inline. Eligible applicants include public agencies, recognized tribes and qualified nonprofit organizations. Funded projects could include habitat restoration, water conservation, education, monitoring and restoration planning. While the amount of available funding is not known at this time, in 2016 the program was able to provide more than $15 million in funding for eligible projects. For information or questions about the PSN or application process, please contact Patty Forbes, CDFW Fisheries Restoration Grant Program Coordinator, at 916-327-8842.
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Grooming the way to recreation Cindy Thill, USFS Courier Winter play Much to the delight of winter recreationists, the abundance of snow this season, has provided the public with ample opportunity to "get out and play" in your National Forest. The Kern River Ranger District of the Sequoia National Forest and Giant Sequoia National Monument, are two weeks into snow grooming grooming which has opened up miles of trails on both the KRRD, and the Western Divide Ranger District, for snowmobilers. The grooming program is funded by the State of California, Department of Parks and Recreation, and is headed up by Bob Frenes, Assistant Recreation Officer on the KRRD. Frenes shared, All designated snowmobile trails, on the Kern Plateau, are open and currently groomed. This past week, Forest Service employees groomed over 100 miles of trail on the Kern Plateau, from Sherman Pass Road to the Blackrock Station and to Kennedy Meadows, including the Smith and Powell Roads. Forest service employees also groomed 30+ miles on the Greenhorn Mountains from Portuguese Pass to Sugarloaf. Two warming huts are available
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Kern River Courier Legal Notices NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-01746-CA, A.P.N.: 251-332-04-00, Property Address: 2301 Thistle Street, Rosamond, CA 93560. 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 06/28/2006. 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: Gary M. Griffith, A Married Man As His Sole And Separate Property. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 07/11/2006 as Instrument No. 0206167337 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 02/22/2017 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: $82,348.90. 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: 2301 Thistle Street, Rosamond, CA 93560, A.P.N: 251-332-04-00. 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 $82,348.90. 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.aspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2016-01746CA. 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: January 5, 2017. 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.aspx 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 January 27, February 3, and 10, 2017) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: CHINA LAKE MART (2017-B0621), 207 N. China Lake Blvd., Ridgecrest, CA 9355. Mailing address: 29156 Oak Creek Rd., Menifee, CA 92584. REGISTRANTS: BALSAM HATMAL HADDADIN, 29156
Oak Creek Rd., Menifee, CA 92584. 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: Balsam Haddadin. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 01/26/2017 and expires 01/26/2022. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: M. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier February 3, 10, 17, and 24, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: PHD MOTOR COMPANY (2017-B0361), DBA #2: PHDMC (2017-B0362), DBA #3: PHD MOTOR CO (2017-B0363), 26900 Bear Valley Rd. #4, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Mailing address: 785 Tucker Rd. Suite G #213, Tehachapi, CA 93561. REGISTRANTS: IAT ORGANIZATION, INC., 26900 Bear Valley Rd. #4, Tehachapi, CA 93561. 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: Hilda Jimenez, Secretary. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 01/13/2017 and expires 01/13/2022. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier February 3, 10, 17, and 24, 2017.
ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: BEST VALUE AUTO SALES (2016-B0642) Street address of business: 26900 Bear Valley Rd. #4, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Mailing address of Business: 30951 Pinedale Dr. Tehachapi, CA 93561. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: IAT ORGANIZATION, INC., 30951 Pinedale Dr. Tehachapi, CA 93561. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 01/29/2016. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 01/13/2017. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by J. Garcia, Deputy Clerk. Published by the Kern River Courier February 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2017.
ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: VEHICLE REG SERVICE (2015-B7360) Street address of business: 26900 Bear Valley Rd. #4, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Mailing address of Business: 30951 Pinedale Dr. Tehachapi, CA 93561. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: IAT ORGANIZATION, INC., 30951 Pinedale Dr. Tehachapi, CA 93561. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 12/21/2015. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 01/13/2017. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by J. Garcia, Deputy Clerk. Published by the Kern River Courier February 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2017.
ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: BV AUTO SALES (2016-B0641) Street address of business: 26900 Bear Valley Rd. #4, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Mailing address of Business: 30951 Pinedale Dr. Tehachapi, CA 93561. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: IAT ORGANIZATION, INC., 30951 Pinedale Dr. Tehachapi, CA 93561. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 01/29/2016. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 01/13/2017. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by J. Garcia, Deputy Clerk. Published by the Kern River Courier February 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2017.
ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: VEHICLE REGISTRATION SERVICE (2015-B7361) Street address of business: 26900 Bear Valley Rd. #4, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Mailing address of Business: 30951 Pinedale Dr. Tehachapi, CA 93561. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: IAT ORGANIZATION, INC., 30951 Pinedale Dr. Tehachapi, CA 93561. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 12/21/2015. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 01/13/2017. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by J. Garcia, Deputy Clerk. Published by the Kern River Courier February 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2017.
ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: BVS AUTO SALES (2015-B7363) Street address of business: 26900 Bear Valley Rd. #4, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Mailing address of Business: 30951 Pinedale Dr. Tehachapi, CA 93561. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: IAT ORGANIZATION, INC., 30951 Pinedale Dr. Tehachapi, CA 93561. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 12/21/2015. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 01/13/2017. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by J. Garcia, Deputy Clerk. Published by the Kern River Courier February 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2017.
ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: VRS (2015B7362) Street address of business: 26900 Bear Valley Rd. #4, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Mailing address of Business: 30951 Pinedale Dr. Tehachapi, CA 93561. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: IAT ORGANIZATION, INC., 30951 Pinedale Dr. Tehachapi, CA 93561. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 12/21/2015. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 01/13/2017. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk by J. Garcia, Deputy Clerk. Published by the Kern River Courier February 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2017.
ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: BVSAS (2015-B7365) Street address of business: 26900 Bear Valley Rd. #4, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Mailing address of Business: 30951 Pinedale Dr. Tehachapi, CA 93561. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: IAT ORGANIZATION, INC., 30951 Pinedale Dr. Tehachapi, CA 93561. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 12/21/2015. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 01/13/2017. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by J. Garcia, Deputy Clerk. Published by the Kern River Courier February 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2017. ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: TCS (2016B0639) Street address of business: 26900 Bear Valley Rd. #4, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Mailing address of Business: 30951 Pinedale Dr. Tehachapi, CA 93561. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME:
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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MELVIN LEE MITCHENER aka MEL MITCHENER BPB-17-002076 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of MELVIN LEE MITCHENER aka MEL MITCHENER. A PETITION for Probate has been filed by: CHRISTINE DOCHTERMAN in the Superior Court of California, County of KERN. THE PETITION for Probate requests that CHRISTINE DOCHTERMAN be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. 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: March 16, 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 of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in section 1250 of the California Probate Code. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for the Petitioner: Jamie P. Gelber, Attorney At Law P.O. Box 2810 5104 Lake Isabella Boulevard, Suite C Lake Isabella, CA 93240 (760) 379-2604 (Published: Kern River Courier: February 10, 17, and 24, 2017) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-02840-CA, A.P.N.: 029-052-02-00, Property Address: 1831 1st Street, Wasco, CA 93280. 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 01/26/2006. 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: James V Beasley, An Unmarried Man. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 02/06/2006 as Instrument No. 0206030462 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 03/08/2017 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: $192,787.81. 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: 1831 1st Street, Wasco, CA 93280, A.P.N: 029-052-02-00. 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 $192,787.81. 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 .aspx using the file number assigned to this case: 201602840-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: January 23, 2017. 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.aspx 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 February 10, 17, and 24, 2017) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 16-0025 - APN: 223-110-15 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10-24-2014. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF
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THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On March 8, 2017 at 12:00 pm, Elite Trust Deed Services, Inc., a California Corporation as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust recorded 1029-2014, as Inst. No. 000214134262 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Kern County, State of California, Executed by Edward Leon Murray and Maryanne Murray, husband and wife as joint tenants, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) at: Outside the main entrance to the Wanda Kirk Library, 3611 Rosamond Blvd., Rosamond, CA 93560. ALL CASHIER'S CHECKS MUST BE MADE PAYABLE TO ELITE TRUST DEED SERVICES, INC. All rights, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State. The southerly half of Lot 45. Sharer Investment Company's Tehachapi Red Apple Tract, as per map thereof recorded in Book 2 of Page 64, of Maps, in the office of the County Recorder of said County. Except the Westerly 332.24feet thereof. Excepting therefrom all oil, gas, other hydrocarbon substances and minerals of any kind or character, in, on or thereunder as reserved in deeds of records. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be Vacant land-directions may be obtained by written request 10 days of the first publication of this notice from: Elite Trust Deed Services, Inc. 554 West Lancaster Blvd. Lancaster, CA 93534. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said Sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated cost, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $70,750.30. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Date: February 2, 2017. Elite Trust Deed Services, Inc., As Trustee, 554 West Lancaster Boulevard, Lancaster, CA 93534, 661-945-5525, Vickie Durham, Trustee Sale Officer NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on the notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgages, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 661-945-5525 using the file number 16-0025. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet web site. The best way to verify the postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. (Published by the Kern River Courier February 10, 17, and 24, 2017) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: AB TRUCKING (2017-B0540), 2824 Edna St., Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Mailing address: PO Box 137, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. REGISTRANTS: ALEXANDER SCOTT BRUNDAGE, 2824 Edna St., Lake Isabella, CA 93240; BRIANA MARIE BRUNDAGE, 2824 Edna St., Lake Isabella, CA 93240. 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 Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Alex Brundage. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 01/23/2017 and expires 01/23/2022. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: M. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier February 10, 17, 24, and March 3, 2017.
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water policy analysts are unclear what weather the spring will bring, or what we will California Natural Reget next year. The sources Agency spokeshealthy snowpack and woman Nancy Vogel brimming reservoirs said in an emailed statealso don't tell the whole ment. story, the drought deciSome residents in the mated groundwater San Joaquin Valley still supplies and will take survive on bottled water years to be replenbecause their ished. They wells are depletCalifornia Governor Brown acknowledge a ed, and swings declared the drought emergency in welcome respite from wet to dry 2014 during the driest four-year from the drought, years is only period in California's recorded but are still unsure intensifying with history. He later ordered climate change, California's nearly 40 million people if this is an aberration in an extendVogel said. to cut water use by 25 percent... ed drought. California Water districts Governor Brown declared the drought supplies against de- aren't always motivated emergency in 2014 durmand, among require- by conservation, being the driest four-year ments and report their cause their revenue is period in California's water use to the state. often tied to how much recorded history. He Roughly 80 percent of water they sell to cuslater ordered local water districts in tomers. Many water California's nearly 40 Northern and Southern districts say they've million people to cut California say they have invested millions in water use by 25 percent ample water supplies, water efficiency and -the first mandate of its no longer requiring don't need the state's kind in state history. water-use cutbacks. But oversight.
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The State Water Resources Control Board, which enacts regulations, relaxed the requirement last year with more normal weather, allowing local districts to set their own conservation measures. Water districts still must to weight their water
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Hot springs, Continued from page 1 Parkways Grant Program within the California Natural Resources Agency stepped up with major funding. Through our outreach effort, guided field trips are being scheduled for the BPGP/HSVW proper-
ty. If you would like a close-up view join the Saturday, April 22, 9 to 11 a.m. trip that is part of the Kern River Valley BioFest. If you have a group or would like a tour prior to April contact Bob Barnes 760-382-1260 or bbarnes@lightspeed.net to see what's on offer. The January rains
solidified our wetland enhancement efforts. It's taken a long time but we finally rounded up enough money to construct the second (and final) berm that was done in October. As spring approaches, we should see a lot of water fowl enjoying the pond.
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