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In 2008 heavy rains that followed the Piute Fire resulted in two days of flash flooding, evacuations road closures and air rescues. This is an example of what could happen when we experience an El Niño weather pattern this year after other recent hillside fires in the valley.

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About 70 people came out to hear from Kern County Fire, Sheriff, Public Health, Roads, and 211 as well as Highway Patrol, National Weather Service, and Red Cross about being prepared for flooding this season of the El Niño weather pattern at the Lake Isabella Senior Center Wednesday.

Michael Batelaan Courier Community Be prepared for flooding. This season an El Niño weather pattern is forecast. Gerald Meadows of NWS said to expect the El Niño pattern to show up late January, February and early March. Mark Evans, engineer from Kern County Roads, said tributary streams are the main cause of flooding in our area and the County is aware of the troublesome areas, including Sierra Way, Erskine Creek and Kelso Valley Road. The County has a local road crew stationed in Kernville to help assist with problems. Evans stressed that the Roads Department can be alerted to problems right on their website. Tyler Townsend, of

Kern County Fire advised that the KCFD website has a special page devoted to El Niño. Townsend stressed getting prepared now, by having a 72 hour supply kit (food, medicines, pet and baby items), subscribing to ReadyKern for alerts and looking at your property to see if any areas might need to be fortified. He stressed purchasing and filling sandbags now, not waiting for an emergency. Lt. Lopez from Kern County Sheriff stressed keeping your car full of fuel at all times, as well as your generator primed, because there may not be gas available in an emergency. She advised making a log and a video or photo record of your valuables because emergencies tend to bring out looters, making stolen items easy to identify.

Landslide, mudslide and flood safety Kern County Fire Courier FYI Before the flood ■ Assess the safety of your home and surroundings. ■ Be sure to clean drains and rain gutters. ■ Plan to fill sandbags before the rains start. ■ Create a communication plan. ■ Assemble an 72 hr. emergency kit. ■ Prepare an evacuation plan for pets. ■ Consider flood insurance. During the flood ■ Do not attempt to cross rapidly flowing water.

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How America does Thanksgiving With Thanksgiving less than one week away, just how does America eat its way through the big day? Thousands of readers told the Food Network Magazine about their mega holiday meal of the year. ■ America likes a turkey: 91% Roasted, 6% Fried and 3% Grilled. ■ To brine or not to brine? 30% say yes, 70% just say no! ■ Home cooks are early to rise: Most home cooks get up between 6 and 7 a.m. to get started. 6% percent wake up around 4 a.m.! ■ Dinner is served at the table 58%, Buffet style 42%. ■ 7 is the average number of dishes served with the turkey. ■ The favorite: Thanksgiving food, hands down, the stuffing! ■ Stuffing: In the bird 28%. Outside the bird (dressing) 72%, 67% make their stuffing the same way every year. ■ Light or Dark? 66% prefer light meat and 34% dark meat. ■ Potatoes: 72%, of people make theirs mashed and lump-free! ■ Cranberry sauce: 51% whole berry 49% jellied. ■ Average guests: 12. ■ Most families eat at 4 p.m. 9 readers said they serve at 10 a.m. and 31% eat dinner with the TV on. Phones anyone??? ■ Wine: Which side are you on? Readers polled settle the big debate; of white or red? White 41%, Red 59% and of course American wine. ■ Pies: Pumpkin 53%, 25% Apple and 22% Pecan. ■ Leftovers: 35% eat leftovers as they are while 53% turn them into another creation. The next question is how does your Thanksgiving menu compare?

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■ Keep an eye on drainages at home to maintain a safe situation. ■ Check weather reports if you are traveling a long distance. ■ Be prepared to shelter in place with food and water for all you are traveling with. ■ When driving, watch for collapsed pavement, and other hazards. After the flood ■ Assess storm damage. Check for slope movement and water damage. ■ Following a storm, drive carefully. ■ Check with Caltrans and Kern County Roads in case of road closures.

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The California Highway Patrol will be busy responding to highway emergencies in the event of rain said Sergeant Rick Golding. He said to drive alternate routes ahead of time and use 1-800-gasroad or the CHP website for road closures. Esperanza Contreras from Kern County 211 advised that 211 is activated when ReadyKern is activated and they are available 24/7 to give updates and details in an emergency event. If you have a phone that will not dial 211, the alternate number is 1-800-273-2275. The American Red Cross spokesperson Megan Hughes said if there is a need, they will open shelters. They have 10 facilities in the Kern Valley available to shelter. If you are the only home affected by an emergency, they will also come and assist you. The Red Cross says, "Get a kit, make a plan, be informed." Hughes suggests loading the Red Cross app on your phone for emergency information including shelter locations. Donna Fenton from Public Health advised flood water is frequently contaminated, so keep pets and children out and sanitize everything. Tracy Wolf, Kern County Animal Services said have animal carriers ready, have 3 to 7 days of pet food, and know where high ground is on your property if you have horses and cattle. It is important to follow the directions of first responders in an emergency.

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Turn Around Don't Drown® National Weather Service Courier 4-1-1 Each year, more deaths occur due to flooding than from any other thunderstorm related hazard. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that over half of all floodrelated drownings occur when a vehicle is driven into hazardous flood water. The next highest percentage of floodrelated deaths is due to walking into or near flood waters. People underestimate the force and power of water. Many of the deaths occur in automobiles as they are swept downstream. Of these drownings, many are preventable, but too many people continue to drive around the barriers that warn you the road is flooded. A mere 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock over an adult. It takes just 12 inches of rushing water to carry away a small car, while 2 feet of rushing water can carry away most vehicles. It is never safe to drive or walk into flood waters.

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water data: Wednesday 6 p.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 30,387 acre-feet 2015 Reservoir peak 47,666 acre-feet Pool maximum 568,075 acre-feet Pool safety limit 360,000 acre-feet Upper Kern Inflow 154 cfs* Lower Kern Outflow 153 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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■ Household hazardous waste November 21 One day only, take it to Kern Valley Transfer Station - 6092 Wulstein Ave, Kernville from 9 a.m. to noon. Call 661-862-8900.

■ Feed The Valley Thanksgiving Dinner November 21 Weldon United Methodist Church is hosting a free Thanksgiving dinner of ham and all the fixings Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 760-378-2321 for more information. ■ Toy run November 21 4th Annual Rides n Rods Toy Run is a poker run around the lake. Each person must bring one toy valued at $10 or more. There will be high and low hand winners for the poker run. The entry is $20 and $5 for extra hands, prizes to be raffled, 50/50 raffle and live music. All toys collected go to Kern Valley children. All money donated will buy more toys to add to the children who benefit from this event. Please consider joining us this year to help put smiles on little faces. Email kernvillernrtoyrun@gmail.com or call 760-549-3365 ■ Commodities distribution November 23 Government food commodities will be distributed to those who qualify on Monday Nov. 23 at the New Life Church in Wofford Heights,

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■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.,TOPS #2293 weight loss group, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. 760-417-2272. ■ 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 Gem & Minerals Club MGM Jewelry & Loan, 6749 Wofford Blvd.,, Wofford Heights. 760-376-3600.

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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.

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■ 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 Comm. Orchestra, Cerro Coso College, Lake Isabella. 760-376-4461. ■ 6:30 - 8 p.m., Boy Scout Troup 690, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760-812-7082. ■ 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 Department of Public Health Immunization Clinic 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella. 877-818-4787 ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., L.I. ■ Noon to 2 p.m. No cost craft class, Faith Community Church. Call 760-812-0755. ■ 2 p.m. KRV Cemetery District. (2nd Tue. every other month). Public invited. 760-376-2189. ■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-Bodfish Property Owners, Senior Center, Lake Isabella 760-379-5552. ■ 6:30 p.m., (2nd Tue.) Epilepsy Support Group, Bakersfield. 760-376-1606 or 760-258-5272. ■ 7 p.m., (4th Tue.), KRV Historical Society, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

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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,

Grace Chapel in Mt Mesa and at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Distribution is 10 a.m. to noon.

■ KRV Historical Society November 24 The Historical Society monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at the Senior Center is honored to have the American Legion Chapter 711. Honor Flights and staffing our local Courthouse are some of the duties that earned the American Legion "Organization of the Year" in 2015. ■ Pancake Breakfast November 28 Support Toys for Tots and the Angel Program at the Lake Isabella Senior Center before the parade 8 to 10 a.m. ■ Christmas parade November 28 The Annual Christmas parade, sponsored by the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce. This event is set aside so the community and those visiting for the holiday can enjoy the parade as well. The parade starts at 11 a.m. at the four way stop on Lake Isabella Blvd and winds up at the intersection of Crestview Ave. and Lake Isabella Blvd. ■ Christmas in Kernville November 28 Christmas in Kernville is arriving early this

senior apts., Lake Isabella. 760-223-0762. ■ 9:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 661-867-2579. ■ 10:00 a.m., T.A.P. Thought and Perception, 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. (3rd Wed.), American Legion Riders Post 711 VFW, Senior Center Lake Isabella. Dark July/August. ■ 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 a.m. - noon, Thursday Painters, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5329. ■ 9:30 a.m., (3rd Thu.), Fire Safe Council, Supervisor’s office, County Bldg., Lake Isabella. ■ 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. 760-379-3877. ■ 4-6 p.m. (3rd Thu.), Republican Assembly of the Kern River Valley, 6075 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-378-3695 or 760-376-1462. ■ 6 p.m., Rotary Club, KRV Elks Lodge, Wofford Heights. 760-376-2844. ■ 6 p.m., Weight Watchers, Highland Chapel 5301 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. Weigh-in 5:30 p.m. ■ 7 p.m. (45h Thurs.) KRV Gun Assc. Jan - Oct. Kernville Chamber, KRVGAnews@gmail.com ■ 6:30 p.m., Sweet Adelines, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. New members welcome. ■ 7 p.m., (3rd Thu.), Kern Valley Astronomy Club, Museum, Kernville. 760-376-1291.

AA Meetings

■ If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, we can help. Meetings daily; Kernville, Lake Isabella, Wofford Heights. Call Alcoholics Anonymous 760-379-4112.

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■ Saturday, noon, South Fork Women’s Club, 6488 Fay Ranch Road., Weldon ■ Sunday, 11 a.m., Moose Lodge, 6732 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. ■ Wednesday, 1 p.m., Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. This information is submitted to the Courier by the groups listed. Please call the phone numbers provided to check times and location.

year starting November 28 with the Small Business Saturday Shop Hop on Piute Dr. Shop Hop from 2 to 8 p.m. Shop with local small businesses and enjoy live music and several raffles! Santa will also be arriving that afternoon for pictures with the kids. The Parade of Giving starts at 3 p.m. that same day. Santa's Schedule: Starting November 28: Saturday and Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. ■ Santa in Kernville November 29 Circle Park, from 6 to 8 p.m. ■ Friends of the Library book sale December 1 and 2 The Friends will be holding book sales once a month on the first Tuesday of each month until further notice. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the community room at the main library 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. All monies from the sales are used for local libraries. ■ Prayer Breakfast December 3 The Salvation Army invites you to join them in prayer for our community, state and our nation at Nelda's in Lake Isabella at 7 a.m. Breakfast is optional. For more information call 760-379-4600. ■ Christmas in Kernville December 4 Live Nativity Scene and Christmas Caroling with the Kern Valley Chorus 6 p.m. in Circle Park, Kernville. ■ Christmas concert December 5 Bring a new unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots, a monetary donation for the Pregnancy Resource Center, a non perishable food or coat or blanket for the Landmark Missionary Baptist Food Pantry and Coat Closet, or bring all 3 and enjoy an evening of Christmas music. Landmark Missionary Baptist Church, 6 p.m. Call 760-379-5640 for more information. ■ Santa in Kernville December 5 and 6 Circle Park, from 6 to 8 p.m. ■ Library community meeting December 7 In response to public interest, the County of Kern is pleased to announce it is holding community meetings at each of Kern County Library branches regarding the services of the Kern County Library system. On Monday December 7 a community meeting will be held at the Wofford Heights Branch, 6400-B Wofford Blvd. at 5:30 p.m. ■ Library community meeting December 10 On Thursday December 10 the Library community meeting will be held at the Kern River Valley Branch, 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. at 6 p.m. ■ Star Party December 12 Starting after sunset at the parking lot at Old Isabella Road, the KRV Astronomy Club will host its next star party. See the beautiful, clear, night time skies over the Kern River Valley. Come view constellations, planets, nebulas, star clusters, galaxies, and more. Come look through their telescopes, or if you have a telescope, bring it. Bundle up, bring a lounge chair, hot drink, and snack, and look for telescopes set up in the parking lot. The star party will run from 6 to 9 p.m. If cloudy call ahead 760-376-1291 or 760-376-6290. ■ Santa in Kernville December 12 and 13 Circle Park, from 6 to 8 p.m. ■ Santa in Kernville December 19 and 20 Circle Park, from 6 to 8 p.m. ■ KRV Collaborative December 24 There is no Kern River Valley Collaborative meeting the month of December. It will resume in January. Call 760-379-2556 or go to KRVFRC.org for more information. ■ Commodities distribution December 28 Government food commodities will be distributed to those who qualify on Monday

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Shoebox Collection Week is here! Through November 23, volunteers will be waiting at Faith Community, 20 W. Panorama Dr., Wofford Heights, daily from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., through Monday, November 23, when they once again serve as the drop-off location for your Kern River Valley. Contact Irene E. Martinson, Church Relations and Relay Center Coordinator, Operation Christmas Child/Kern River Valley at 760-417-2279 for more information.

Kern County Probation crafting for a cure The Kern County Probation Department’s Relay For Life team invites you to its 7th annual “Crafting For A Cure” craft fair, Sunday, November 22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the East Bakersfield Veterans Hall, located on the corner of Mt. Vernon Ave. and Ridge Road. The craft fair will offer more than 40 different vendors with a variety of homemade items to help you with all your holiday shopping needs. Admission is free. Proceeds to benefit the 2015 American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life event. For more information contact Shea Wright at craftingforacurerfl@yahoo.com.

Health Insurance information presented Kern County Aging and Adult Services Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program that provides free and unbiased counseling on Medicare and other health care rights and benefits will be conducting an informational presentation on health insurance plans. Registered counselors will be able to assist you with understanding your current plan, identifying changes for 2016, and reviewing the availability of other plans in your area. Beneficiaries currently under the GEMCare Medicare Plus plan will have to find an alternative plan prior to December 31. This presentation will take place on Tuesday, November 24 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Lake Isabella Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd. For questions or concerns about your 2016 Medicare coverage or prescription coverage, you can speak directly with a counselor at this meeting or call 661868-1000 or 800-434-0222.

Museum news After Thanksgiving Friday November 27, the Museum Gift Shop merchandise will be 10 percent off. Now is the time to be thinking of Christmas gifts and stocking stuffers. The Gift Shop has something for everyone. Look for the 90 year old green Historical Graham Truck in the Lake Isabella Christmas parade on Friday November 27, 11 a.m. start time. There are a few raffle tickets left for $1 each or 6 for $5. Prizes include Disneyland tickets, trip to Morro Bay, and several gift certificates for local eateries.

I was watching the movie Casablanca last night. It was an old 40's film that anyone over 50 has probably seen several times. They had a couple of Middleworth one liners in the movie that almost everyone has heard and remembers. Let me give you two of them, but first let me say that the actually quote might be a little off because I'm using my aging memory. Here they are: From Humphrey Bogart to Ingrid Bergman, "Here's looking at you kid" and from Ingrid Bergman to the piano player, "Play it, play it again, Sam". Here are some other movie one liners. From the Terminator, after being refused entrance to the police station, he says, as he walks away, "I'll be back", he returns in a vehicle and smashes his way inside. In another movie, Dirty Harry, Clint Eastwood, says to a bad guy, "Do ya feel lucky? Well, do ya, punk?" (He's asking the bad guy if there is another bullet in Clint's gun or not). He also made another one liner famous, "Go ahead, make my day!" In the picture Top Gun, Tom Cruise is asked a question about a secret operation, to which he replied, "That's classified! If I tell you I'll have to kill you!" Apollo 13 gave us a lot of one-liners, the most famous though, was when Tom Hanks said after an explo-

Youth partner with employers Southern California Edison awarded a $1,500 grant to Kern River Valley Revitalization, Inc., a non-profit 501c-3 community service organization. The grant proposal was written to fund the KRVR Committee for Engaging and Empowering Youth in the Kern River Valley. The first project for this award will be the event "Youth Empowerment Day - Ideas to Brighten Your Life". "Youth Empowerment Day" is an opportunity for Kern Valley students to get a glimpse of the world of work that may not be available to them otherwise. The event will help students gain insight to alternative career choices and training opportunities to help prepare them for adulthood. The purpose of "Youth Empowerment Day" is to encourage continued education and training so that the youth of today may return to our community tomorrow to perpetuate generational leadership in the local community. According to surveys of employers, many new entrants to the workforce lack important skills and while the three "R's" are fundamental, the knowledge of applied skills is even more important. "Youth Empowerment Day" will be hosted by the Kern Valley High School in the Fine Arts Center on Tuesday December 1. Representatives from occupations and industries in law enforcement, government sector, professional services, tourist and

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Christmas parade day pancake breakfast The Rotary Club of Kern River Valley will revive the KRV Toys for Tots Christmas Parade Day Pancake Breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, November 28. It will serve many attending the 38th Lake Isabella Christmas Parade which starts at 11 a.m. that same day. The full breakfast cost will be reduced from $6 to $5 if you bring an unwrapped Christmas present for a child. Advance tickets will be available at many locations, including the Kern Valley Sun, Golden State Surplus in Lake Isabella or at the door on Saturday, November 28 in the KRV Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., near the start of the KRV Chamber's Annual Christmas parade. The other beneficiary will be the KRV Family Resource Center "Be an Angel" Holiday Gift Program for children 1118 years of age who are no longer eligible for Toys for Tots due to their age. For information on our local Toys for Tots program, KRV residents can contact local coordinator Yvonne Pickerell at 661-345-8359 or by email 2ymp4t4t@gmail.com. or for KRVFRC at 760-379-2556 for more information and eligibility.

sion crippled their space capsule, "Houston, we have a problem." And what a problem it was, the whole one side of the capsule had blown away and oxygen was leaking. On a lighter side, the picture Forrest Gump had a couple of famous one-liners but the best two that I remember were: "Stupid is as stupid does" and the best remembered "My mama always said life was like a box a chocolates, never know what you're gonna get." We probably all remember Dorothy's comment to her dog when they landed in the land of Oz, "Toto, I've got a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore." One of the best quotes is Sherlock Holmes line to his assistant was "Elementary, my dear Watson." From the picture Star Wars everyone remembers the quote, "May the force be with you." Anyone who has watched the film "The Godfather" might remember, "I'll make him an offer he can't refuse." And finally the best and most remembered one-liner of all time was uttered by Clark Gable in the movie Gone With The Wind, where Rhett Butler says to Scarlet O'Hara, "Frankly my dear, I don't give a damn". As you read the one-liners and quotes, remember they are from my memory and might not pass close scrutiny, but you will get the idea and have some fun remembering some of your favorite movie quotes. In closing, as the Terminator would say, "Hasta la Vista Baby !"

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Dec. 28 at the New Life Church in Wofford Heights, Grace Chapel in Mt Mesa and at First Baptist Church in Lake Isabella. Distribution is 10 a.m. to noon. Please note this is change in location for the month of December in Lake Isabella. ■ Whiskey Flat Kickoff dinner January 2 Kernville Saloon. Come and help Kick-Off the Whiskey Flat festivities and enjoy a BBQ Dinner, live music, and more. $25 per person and reservations are required. 5 p.m. is social

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There's a lot of anger in our world today. There's a lot of anger especially in our American culture. We hear people described by their counselor or evaluated by their psySchlensker choanalyst as "angry." We witness anger on TV, Facebook, YouTube and in movies. We see and often affirm an angry person's "going off" on someone else for whatever reason as a justifiable action. We cheer an angry reaction to some act of oppression or abuse. We all too often find ourselves getting angry about some challenging or annoying situation or occurrence in our lives, and we hear plenty about "road rage." There also seems to be a general understanding in our culture that anger is seldom the best approach. To react in anger usually diminishes a person's reasonableness and clouds his or her judgment. Hence, family therapists strongly admonish parents to "never discipline your child in anger!" Also on the negative side of anger is its use as a means of getting one's way. A child's tantrum is stark evidence, although some folks don't grow out of that childish method of operation for a long time. Anger is seldom helpful in the bigger picture. Thus, in response to that negative connotation of anger, we also hear many people excusing their getting

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1. Which book of the Bible mentions the word "thanksgiving" the most times at eight? Genesis, Nehemiah, Psalms, Isaiah 2. From Leviticus 22, a sacrifice of thanksgiving is most meaningful when it is ... ? Sincere, Often, At your own will, Extravagant 3. What items of food and drink did Jesus give thanks for at the Last Supper? Figs/water, Bread/wine, Fishes/nectar, Honey/milk 4. In 1 Thessalonians 5:18, "In every thing give thanks: for this is the ___ of God"? Power, Will, Gratitude, Travail 5. Where was Jonah when he prayed with the voice of thanksgiving? Fish's belly, Aboard ship, In the wilderness, Mountaintop 6. Whose thanksgiving is expressed in Philippians 4:10-20? Paul, John the Baptist, James, David Answers: 1) Psalms; 2) At your own will; 3) Bread/wine; 4) Will; 5) Fish's belly; 6) Paul © 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.

mad as "righteous anger." Dr. Jeff Gibbs, from the Exegetical Department of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, is convinced that there is no such thing as righteous anger. He's produced a study, which is blogged on the seminary's website, in which he looks at the concept of anger in both the Old and New Testaments and in terms of divine (God's) anger and human anger. His conclusion is that the only possible righteous anger belongs to God; He alone, since He, after all, is God, has any justification in getting angry. Gibbs makes a solid case in his New Testament exploration of particularly Jesus' words for anger being so closely linked to sin that the two are essentially united. Nowhere in the entire Bible is anger on the part of humans either encouraged or condoned. Perhaps the most notable place (among the mere 2 or 3) in the Bible where sin and anger might seem to be separated is in Ephesians 4:26, which says, "Be angry, and yet do not sin;" But that harks back to Psalm 4:4, where the psalmist puts it this way, "Tremble, and do not sin." That is, tremble in fear of the wrath of God in such a way that you deal with the cause of sin in the family of God. Paul goes on in Ephesians 4:26 to finish, "do not let the sun go down on your anger." Anger is dangerous! Righteous anger? It's doubtful.

■ First Baptist Church of Kernville 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-376-6403 ■ Kernville United Methodist Church 251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville. Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. 760-376-2751 ■ Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship 44 Big Blue Road, Kernville. Sunday School 9 a.m., Service 10:30 a.m. 760-417-2014 ■ St. Peter’s Anglican Church 11876 Sierra Way, Kernville. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-376-6362 ■ St. Sherrian’s Episcopal Church At Kernville United Methodist Church. Sunday 11 a.m

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

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■ First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday 8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. School 9:45 a.m. 760-379-5615 ■ Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. 760-379-5640 ■ Mt. View Southern Baptist Church 2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella. Sun. 9:00, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4296 ■ Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall 1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella. 760-379-8672 ■ Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella. Services Sunday 11 a.m. 760-379-2343 ■ Kern Valley Bible Church 3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 760-379-5482 ■ Church of the Nazarene 2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2062

■ Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella. Sunday School & Worship 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2120 ■ Lake Isabella Church of Christ 3711 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Services 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., Wed. 6 p.m. Bible Study Sun. 10 a.m. ■ Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3801 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. 760-379-3206 ■ Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse 3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella. Sunday School 9:45 Services 10:45 a.m., and 5 p.m. Wednesday 6 p.m. 760-379-5819 ■ Salvation Army The local national affiliate Mon. 9 a.m.-1p.m. 6105 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-5100. ■ SGI - USA Buddhist Lotus Sutra based discussion and meetings Call 379-6162 for dates and times. ■ Church of Christ Mt. Mesa 6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 760-379-4792 ■ Church of Jesus Christ/Latter Day Saints 6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-379-2904 ■ Grace Chapel 12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4093 ■ Christian Assembly 12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-6377 ■ Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal) 4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. 7 p.m. Wednesday 760-549-3186

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■ Kern Christian Church “The River” 14900 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 760-378-3780 ■ Faith Community South Campus 16475 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday morning 9 a.m., 760-376-6719 ■ Weldon United Methodist Church 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. Sunday 8:30 a.m. 760-378-2321 ■ Weldon Baptist Church 20674 Highway 178, Weldon. Sunday 10 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. 760-378-4964. To include your place of worship, send the information to us by e-mail, mail or in person (our address is on page 2).

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An addict with tragedy Sam Struckhoff Courier Contributor

PICKS OF THE WEEK “Mississippi Grind” (R) - Gerry (Ben Mendelsohn) has done a whole lot of gambling, and very little winning. Divorced, deluded and deep in debt to a tenacious loan shark (Alfre Woodard), poor Gerry pins his hopes on a younger, better player, Curtis (Ryan Reynolds). Gerry convinces Curtis to join him on a trip down the Mississippi River, from Iowa to New Orleans, placing bets and flipping cards at every stop. Gerry is clearly an addict with tragedy in his bones, but he truly believes that success and happiness is just a good streak away. So it's road flick, underdog, malebonding story and addiction drama, but it doesn't feel pushed along. Mendelsohn rules his role as somebody who's been beaten down -- so much that he may not have another chance after this one -- but keeps getting up for more. He's acting against his better judgment, but you want him to win. “Cooties” (R) - A nasty, not-soorganic chicken nugget served up for cafeteria lunch kicks off a zombie plague inside an elementary school. An unsuccessful young writer, Clint (Elijah Wood), returns to his hometown and takes up working as a substitute teacher. He's not well-equipped to teach a roomful of children, and even less prepared to fight a whole school of pre-teen zombies. Clint has a crush on fellow faculty member Lucy (Allison Pill), but she's involved

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with a dopey gym teacher (Rainn Wilson). Sadly, the movie runs out of fun while there's still plenty of runtime left. The humor comes from the same shtick over and over, and the horror isn't horrifying. Comedy-horror can exist -- "Shaun of the Dead" proves it -- but this movie doesn't hit either target. “90 Minutes in Heaven” (PG13) - Based on a real-life memoir, pastor Don Piper (Hayden Christensen) was in a head-on collision with a semi-truck on a narrow country bridge. His injuries were so bad that he was declared dead by first responders. Through a long recovery, Piper was wracked with physical pain, as well as a unique emotional pain -- he says he saw heaven in all its glory, only to be ripped back to earth and returned to his broken body. This drama, told out-of-sequence with the events, covers the emotional and spiritual journey of Don and the struggles of his wife, Eva (Kate Bosworth). © 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Soften tortillas (skillet or microwave). Fill and roll with turkey, cheese, onions and chilies. Place in 9 x 13 inch dish (Pam it). Mix soup and sour cream and pour over tortillas. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until bubbly. Spoon sauce over loaf. Bake for 20 minutes more. Serves 4 to 6. Bodfish Bob’s Marinated Turkey Breast 1 turkey breast, thawed 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup olive oil 1 1/2 cup 7-Up Garlic to taste (approximately 1/2 to 1 tsp. Powder or 2 cloves diced) Combine liquid ingredients and garlic in roasting bag or gallon plastic bag. Add turkey breast; seal and turn so roast can be coated with seasonings. Marinate in refrigerator at least 2 hours (preferably overnight). Remove turkey from marinade and slice 1/2-inch thick. Grill over charcoal until cooked through. Watch carefully as it will have a tendency to stick to grill. Visit Bodfish Bob on the Internet at www.bodfishbob.com or email him at bodfishbob@hotmail.com.

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An Eye Opener Harry P. Thal Courier Columnist I had a problem on Saturday. The bottle was empty on a needed prescription. I called the pharmacy to learn that it was too early for a refill to Thal be covered by my insurance. The problem stems from the fact that my physician had doubled my dose from one pill a day to two. As I had the remainder of a 90 day supply, I began taking two pills, and my medical issue disappeared. So, I called my pharmacy, and as I learned it was "too early" for my generic drug to be refilled, I just decided to pay for it myself. After all, it was a generic. I picked up my 90 day supply. I saw the priceâ&#x20AC;Ś$359.00. Yikes. I changed the order to ten pills, and walked away with a bill for $47.24. That is $4.72 a pill or $9.44 a night. My co-pay for 30 had been $8. In researching, I found that according to Medicare.gov the "Full cost of the Drug" (30 pills) is $14.12 and my copay is $8 with my particular insurance. How is it possible that this generic drug is so expensive? The retail price varies. I found that a 30 pill refill would cost me for a low, $146 at K-Mart to $89 at Kroger's. But, with a coupon (GoodRx.com) I could get a 30 day supply for as little as $21.04 at Walmart or Kroger. As mentioned, my Medicare Prescription Drug Plan says the retail price is $14.12. That is their power to negotiate prices with the manufactur-

er. As an individual, I wasn't with any bargaining power. In researching, I find that in 2015, the "negotiated retail" price for 60 of my pills on my PDP plan is $27.74 and my co-pay is $8. I now look toward 2016. Again, 60 pills for a month. The retail cost remains $27.74 but my copay will be $17. It more than doubled. If this were my only medication, I could have switched plans and cut my cost to $7.60 a month. My curiosity got to me. I had to see what would be my cost if I really made a mistake and was signed up with the worst case scenario PDP plan. I shop at The Drugstore in Kernville, and they are not a "participating pharmacy" with the worst case scenario plan. My cost would have been $206.40 for 30 days. More typical plans at the high cost end would be about $28 a month. Bottom line: You need to shop. January will be an eye opener for many people, and unfortunately, there is no changing plans after December 7. That leaves most people on Medicare two weeks to make a decision which will affect them for the entire year. The cost of medication has risen dramatically since last year and the insurance plans have changed. What was good last year may not be a good deal for 2016. Drop off your list of medications. We can shop for you. Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurance broker in California (0621106) Thal is on the National Association of Health Underwriters Medicare Advisory Board. He may be reached at 760-376-2100, harrythal@aol.com or harrythal. com.

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Salome’s Stars ARIES (Mar. 21 to Apr. 19) Don't feel sheepish about looking to spend more time with that special person during the upcoming holidays. Do it because it's the right thing to do. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Never mind letting misunderstandings repair themselves. Consider speaking up while the healing process can be shorter and sweeter and leave fewer scars. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Romance is easily awakened in the Geminian heart, especially around the happy holiday season. So go ahead and make those plans with that special someone. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Moon Children can glow with their own inner light as the holiday season magic takes hold. It's a very special time for Cancers and Libras together. Enjoy. LEO (July 23 to August 22) It's a good time for you fabulous Felines to take pleasure in your special gift for, well, taking pleasure! Look for this holiday season to give you every reason to purr. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) This is a good time to let others who are in your life get a little closer to you. You'll both find out what you've been missing for far too long.

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LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Open up your eyes and see some welcome surprises you've missed or overlooked for too long. What you find can lead to other favorable changes. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) What you expect to be potentially troublesome might simply be especially challenging and well worth your efforts to check out. Good luck! SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A friendship might not seem as trustworthy as you'd like. OK. Ask your questions, get your answers and settle the matter once and for all. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A family situation moves into a new area because of (or, maybe, thanks to) some decisions you might have felt you could not avoid making. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) You could be cutting it very close if you hope to make those holiday plan changes in time to avoid problems. Get a friend or family member to help. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Friends show how important you are to them. Keep these precious relationships thriving. They affect much that will happen to the fabulous Fish in the new year. © 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.

Trivia Test By Fifi Rodriguez 1. GEOGRAPHY: How many U.S. states border the Gulf of Mexico? 2. TELEVISION: Who lives at 124 Conch Street, Bikini Bottom, Pacific Ocean? 3. LITERATURE: What was the name of the first mate in "Moby-Dick"? 4. MOVIES: What film was the first full-length "talkie"? 5. MATH: What is the decimal equivalent of the fraction one-eighth? 6. HISTORY: In what year did President Jimmy Carter pardon all Vietnam War draft dodgers? 7. FOOD & DRINK: What is the traditional liquor used in making a Tom Collins drink? 8. ANATOMY: What is the only muscle in the human body that's attached at only one end? 9. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is the offspring of a cockroach called? 10. DISCOVERIES: Who was the first to show how anesthesia could be used to relieve surgical pain?

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6505 Wofford Blvd., #3 Kernville-Hi Ho Senior MHP, 11901 Sierra Way, 2bd/2ba apt, $490/mo + dep & utilities, no pets. 760-376-267 ____________________________ Wofford Hts-2bd/1ba, kit. + dining, lg. living rm w/fireplace, laundry rm, over sized garage, No cats or smokers. $800/mo. Call 760-2230544 for application. ____________________________

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Kernville, 1 Grove Park - 3bd/2ba house on cul-de-sac close to downtown with 2 car garage, shed, fenced yard., no smoking, pets ok. $1,075 per mo + $700 deposit., (760) 812-7670 or (760) 376-1937 ____________________________ Wofford Heights - 1bd/1ba + convertible room, private road, deck, lg fenced yard, 2 garages, pets ok, includes propane tank, pellet stove & pellet holder, trash pd., $600/mo, 1st and last (209) 245-3926 ____________________________ Wofford Heights - 2bd/1ba, 10’x 50’ MH on private lot, 55+ preferred, $400/mo + $150 deposit. (760) 376-6956 or 376-1981 ____________________________ Wofford Heights - large, clean 1/bd apt, new paint & carpet, no pets, no smoking, $450/mo + deposit, water/trash paid, (760) 223-1058

Commercial Kernville - two warehouse, shop buildngs for lease - 760-417-9330 • one 1,500 sq ft - $600/mo •one 3,700 sq ft - $1,200/mo (2,000 sq ft on main level with a 1,700 sq ft loft)

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Garage Sale 24 Rodgers Rd., Kernville Sat/Sun • 11/21-22 • 8a-4p Pool table, Glastron IO boat, sectional, lg chair, end tables, dog grooming clippers, outside dining set w/umbrella, clothing, misc.

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760-376-6131

Mobile Homes for Sale Kernville- 1bd/1ba double wide MH in Senior Park, walking distance to town, extra large living room, shaded yard, covered porch, carport, storage shed, pellet stove, evap cooler, propane heat, $20,000. Call 808-217-7925 or 909-851-4488 ____________________________ I buy Mobile Homes Cash 24 Hrs Call Bert (760) 964-2514 ____________________________ Need Nothing - Move in Ready

224 Cypress Lane Wofford Heights Sites in quiet Senior Park Laundry facilities - Fish house Walk to lake • $290/mo. Inclds wtr/trash - 760-549-9260 ____________________________ RV spaces with private beach. Camp Kernville, 24 Sirretta St. Walking distance to downtown $299/mo. 760-376-2345 ____________________________ R V Space - Lake Isabella Large, large space in 55+ Mobile Home Park • Only 1 available $372/mo. includes trash Paradise Mobile Home Estates (760) 379-2092 NEED PRAYER? CALL 760-417-6161 KRV PRAYER ROOM

2bd/2ba dbl wide Mobile Home in 55+ Pk, with 2 car carport, patio/deck. $15K cash (760) 964-2514 ____________________________ Wofford Hts. - 1-2 bd/1ba Mobile Home in Sportsman TP, Sp.#4, w/large deck, extra room for storage/ shop, new bathroom & pellet stove, fully furnmove in ready! $10k firm, 661332-8847 or see manager in Space A.

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: BAD ASS BBQ (2015-B6274), 239 West China Grade Loop Drive, #A, Bakersfield, CA 93308. Mailing address: 239 West China Grade Loop Drive, #A, Bakersfield, CA 93308. REGISTRANT: Ryan Wayne Jensen, 239 West China Grade Loop Drive, #A, Bakersfield, CA 93308. Date the business commenced: 07/20/2015. 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: Ryan Wayne Jensen. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 10/20/2015 and expires 10/20/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: A. Valenzuela. Published by the Kern River Courier October 30, November 6, 13 and 20, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: ADAPTIVE NETWORKS (2015B6116), 1400 Easton Drive, Suite 113, Bakersfield, CA 93309. Mailing address: P.O. Box 21898, Bakersfield, CA 93390. REGISTRANT: WEDOITBETTER, Inc. 1400 Easton Drive, Suite 113, Bakersfield, CA 93309. . Date the business commenced: 01/01/2015. 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: Ryan VanAlstein. This statement filed with the County 10/12/ 2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: A. Valenzuela. Published by the Kern River Courier October 30, November 6, 13 and 20, 2015. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2015-01232-CA, A.P.N.: 498-41004-00, Property Address: 7415 Henness Court, Bakersfield, CA 93313 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE ยง 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 09/06/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Chester Booker and Roberta M. Booker, Husband and Wife as Joint Tenanta. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive Trustee, LLC. Recorded 09/20/2005 as Instrument No. 0205256878 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 12/04/2015 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $248,613.37. 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: 7415 Henness Court, Bakersfield, CA 93313, A.P.N.: 498-410-0400. 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 $248,613.37. 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/MortgageServ ices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices. laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2015-01232-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: October 15, 2015. Western Progressive Trustee, 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/MortgageServ ices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices. laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE TRUSTEE, 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 November 6, 13 and 20, 2015)

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 15-0007 - APN: 429-12158-00-6 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05-11-2013. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On December 2, 2015 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 06-05-2013, as Inst. No. 0213078877 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Kern County, State of California, Executed by Jonna Lee Bowser, 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 street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 10701 Division Street, Mojave, CA 93502. 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 $64,878.60. 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: November 2, 2015. 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 15-0007. 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 November 6, 13 and 20, 2015) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2015-01725-CA, A.P.N.: 355-30408-00, Property Address: 5409 Peppertree Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93309-5774 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE ยง 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 05/14/2004. 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 CON-

TACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Stephen Miller and Mavourneen Miller, Husband and Wife as Joint Tenants. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive Trustee, LLC. Recorded 05/28/2004 as Instrument No. 0204123121 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 12/09/2015 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $108,010.37. 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: 5409 Peppertree Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93309-5774, A.P.N.: 355304-08-00. 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 $108,010.37. 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/MortgageServi ces/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.l aspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2015-01725-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: October 12, 2015. Western Progressive Trustee, 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/D efaultManagement/TrusteeServices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE TRUSTEE, 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 November 6, 13 and 20, 2015) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2014-07755-CA, A.P.N.: 362-06117-00, Property Address: 6041 Eugene Place, Bakersfield, CA 93308 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE ยง 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 06/04/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Thomas W. Manzella and M'Lissa Monique Manzella, Husband and Wife as Joint Tenants. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive Trustee, LLC. Recorded 06/10/2005 as Instrument No. 0205149744 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 12/11/2015 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $431,528.18. 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 SAV-

INGS 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: 6041 Eugene Place, Bakersfield, CA 93308, A.P.N.: 362-061-1700. 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 $431,528.18. 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/MortgageServi ces/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.l aspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2014-07755-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 3, 2015. Western Progressive Trustee, 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/D efaultManagement/TrusteeServices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE TRUSTEE, 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 November 13, 20 and 27, 2015) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2014-03677-CA, A.P.N.: 427-17423-00, Property Address: 3018 Milton Drive, Mojave, CA 93501 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE ยง 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 10/08/2004. 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: Varoujan Garabetian, a Married Man as His Sole and Separate Property. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive Trustee, LLC. Recorded 10/22/2004 as Instrument No. 0204258428 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 12/11/2015 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $162,537.73. 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: 3018 Milton Drive, Mojave, CA 93501, A.P.N.: 427-174-23-00. 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 $162,537.73. 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/MortgageServi ces/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.l aspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2014-03677-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: October 26, 2015. Western Progressive Trustee, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http: //www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/ DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE TRUSTEE, 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 November 13, 20 and 27, 2015) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2012-21790, A.P.N.: 383-212-1900, Property Address: 3406 Harvard Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93306 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE ยง 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 11/14/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: J.T. Simkins, an Unmarried Person. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive Trustee, LLC. Recorded 12/13/2005 as Instrument No. 0205343475 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 12/11/2015 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $82,291.93. 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: 3406 Harvard Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93306, A.P.N.: 383-212-1900. 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 $82,291.93. 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/Default Management/TrusteeServices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 201221790. 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: October 27, 2015. Western Progressive Trustee, 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/D efaultManagement/TrusteeServices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE TRUSTEE, 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 November 13, 20 and 27, 2015) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: LIGHT GUYS, THE (2015-B6447), 8310 Persimmon Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93311. Mailing address: 8310 Persimmon Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93311. . REGISTRANT: Brendan Gilles Collins, 8310 Persimmon Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93311. Date the business commenced: 10/01/2014. 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: Brendan Gilles Collins. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 10/29/2015 and expires 10/29/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: A. Valenzuela. Published by the Kern River Courier November 13, 20, 27 and December 4, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: NB RELOADING SUPPLY (2015B6571), 6621 Linda Avenue, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Mailing address: 6621 Linda Avenue, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. REGISTRANT: Nancy Catherine Whitaker, 6621 Linda Avenue, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. 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: Nancy Catherine Whitaker. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 11/4/2015 and expires 11/4/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: A. Valenzuela. Published by the Kern River Courier November 13, 20, 27 and December 4, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: SPACE POTENTIAL (2015B6576), 11325 Park Square Drive, Apt G104, Bakersfield, CA 93311. Mailing address: 11325 Park Square Drive, Apt G104, Bakersfield, CA 93311. REGISTRANT: Eun J. Park, 11325 Park Square Drive, Apt G104, Bakersfield, CA 93311. Date the business commenced: 04/20/2015. 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: Eun J. Park. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 11/4/2015 and expires 11/4/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier November 13, 20, 27 and December 4, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: SO CAL SK8 AND SURF (2015B6578), 5205 Lake Isabella Boulevard, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Mailing address: 5205 Lake Isabella Boulevard, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. REGISTRANT: Jamie Tebow, 5205 Lake Isabella Boulevard, Apt. A, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. 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: Jamie Tebow. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 11/5/2015 and expires 11/5/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier November 13, 20, 27 and December 4, 2015.

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices Legals, Continued from page 10 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: PRO-TECH AIR CONDITIONING (2015-B6431), 9510 Ravenwood Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Mailing address: P.O. Box 21347, Bakersfield, CA 93390. . REGISTRANT: Randy Wayne Crosby, 9510 Ravenwood Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Date the business commenced: 11/02/2005. 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: Randy Wayne Crosby. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 10/28/2015 and expires 10/28/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: A. Valenzuela. Published by the Kern River Courier November 13, 20, 27 and December 4, 2015. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2014-05593-CA, A.P.N.: 393473-06-00, Property Address: 2016 Snowdrop Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93311 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 03/12/2004. 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: Jose A. Leon and Rosa Leon, Husband and Wife. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive Trustee, LLC. Recorded 03/25/2004 as Instrument No. 0204064301 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 12/18/2015 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $256,343.81. 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: 2016 Snowdrop Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93311, A.P.N.: 393-473-06-00. 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 $256,343.81. 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/DefaultManage ment/TrusteeServices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 201405593-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 11, 2015. Western Progressive Trustee, 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/MortgageSe rvices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServ ices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Infor-mation, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE TRUSTEE, 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 November 20, 27 and December 4, 2015) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2013-04308-CA, A.P.N.: 390203-10-00, Property Address: 10609 Within Heights Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93311 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 04/06/2006. 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: Robert C. Arroyo. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive Trustee, LLC. Recorded 04/13/2006 as Instrument No. 0206090026 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 12/18/2015 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $594,146.19. 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: 10609 Within Heights Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93311, A.P.N.: 390-20310-00. 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 $594,146.19. 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/DefaultManage ment/TrusteeServices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 201304308-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 3, 2015. Western Progressive Trustee, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299.

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http:// www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/ DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.las px For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE TRUSTEE, 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 November 20, 27 and December 4, 2015) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: WESTERN HOMES SALES CORPORATION (2015-B6394), 219 Station Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Mailing address: 219 Station Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. REGISTRANT: Hoti, Inc., 219 Station Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Date the business commenced: 04/01/2004. 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: Teresa M. Jacobs, CFO. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 10/27/2015 and expires 10/27/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier November 20, 27, December 4 and 11, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: JR INVESTMENTS (2015B6489), DBA#2: THE REDD GROUP (2015-B6490), DBA#3: PRINT CHEAP FAST (2015-B6491), DBA#4: BUY CHEAP N FAST (B6492), 7413 Senalda Court, Bakersfield, CA 93313. Mailing address: 7413 Senalda Court, Bakersfield, CA 93313. REGISTRANT: Jesus Guillermo Rojas, 7413 Senalda Court, Bakersfield, CA 93313. Date the business commenced: 01/01/2014. 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: Jesus Guillermo Rojas. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 10/30/2015 and expires 10/30/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier November 20, 27, December 4 and 11, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: LIBERTY COMMUNICATIONS (2015-B6487), DBA#2: MI AMERICA (2015-B6488), 4900 California Avenue, Suite 105-B, Bakersfield, CA 93309. Mailing address: 7413 Senalda Court, Bakersfield, CA 93313. REGISTRANTS: David Mark Abernathy, 11708 Buffington Street, Bakersfield, CA 93312, Alberto Llamas, 2101 Monterey Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305 and Jesus Guillermo Rojas, 7413 Senalda Court, Bakersfield, CA 93313. Date the business commenced: 05/01/2015. 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: Jesus G. Rojas. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 10/30/2015 and expires 10/30/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier November 20, 27, December 4 and 11, 2015.

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hospitality, skilled trades and others will be attending to share with Junior and Senior students what is needed to work in their jobs. If you are a business or agency and would like more information about "Youth Empowerment Day," Kern River Valley Revitalization or SCE grant programs, please contact Donna Moreno at 760-379-4694 or email at djhallmoreno@aol.com.

County to hold community library system meetings In response to public interest, the Kern County Board of Supervisors asked the County to reach out to its communities regarding the services of the Kern County Library system. As a result, the County of Kern is pleased to announce it has been holding community meetings at each of Kern County Library branches. On Monday, December 7, a community meeting will be held at the Wofford Heights Branch, 6400-B Wofford Blvd. at 5:30 p.m. and on Thursday, December 10, one will be held at the Kern River Valley Branch, 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. at 6 p.m. More information is available at the County website, co.kern.ca.us and the Kern County Library website, kerncountylibrary.org.

Christmas Volunteers Needed The local Salvation Army is preparing for their annual Christmas Fund Raiser and Food Box distribution and each Christmas, the Salvation Army conducts their annual Bell Ringing Fund Raiser. All funds raised assist our local population in need. Your donations have provided 19,298 services to our local community since January 1, 2015 through August 31, 2015. These services include 368 Edison and propane assistance, and 8735 food assistance services. The needs have been growing, especially in the area of food. Inflation has taken a strain on many food and fuel budgets. Their need for a successful Christmas Fund Raising event is greater than ever. The Salvation Army is looking for individuals who have time to bell ring at a store in your area. They are grateful for the generosity of our community however, if they do not have a volunteer bell ringer at all the doors of our stores, they cannot receive the donations so badly needed. The Salvation Army is asking each church, club or organization to pray and consider sending interested volunteers to assist. To cover the businesses in Kernville, Lake Isabella and South Lake requires about 30 to 40 volunteers. To obtain more information please drop by the Salvation Army office, at 6105 Lake Isabella Blvd. Office hours are Monday through Wednesday, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. or call 760-379-4600.

Scrapbooking and cultural art Come to the Tubatulabal tribe office at 12600 Mt. Mesa Rd. every Tuesday and Friday for scrapbooking and cultural art. You can join the workshop or just bring a project that you want to work on. There are supplies available from the fully supplied craft room. The cost is $5 per event and a small fee for some of materials. Call 760-3794590 for more information.

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