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Left to right; Recipient Rex Hinkey, cousin Brian Hinkey and recipient Barbra Hinkey are acknowlaged at the Man and Woman of the Year banquet Monday night.

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Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968) was a Baptist minister and social activist who played a key role in the American civil rights movement from the mid1950s until his assassination in 1968. Inspired by advocates of nonviolence such as Mahatma Gandhi, King sought equality for African Americans, the economically disadvantaged and victims of injustice through peaceful protest. He was the driving force behind the watershed events of the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the March on Washington, which helped bring about such landmark legislation as the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. King was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 and is remembered each year on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a U.S. federal holiday since 1986. On the evening of April 4, 1968, King was fatally shot while standing on the balcony of a motel in Memphis, where he had traveled to support a sanitation workers' strike. After years of campaigning by activists, members of Congress and Coretta Scott King, among others, in 1983 President Ronald Reagan (1911-2004) signed a bill creating a U.S. federal holiday in honor of King. Observed on the third Monday of January, it was first celebrated in 1986. Most schools and government offices will be closed. dining

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Claire (Hartley) Butler Courier Honors Barbara and Rex Hinkey, brother and sister team, were honored with the Annual "Man and Woman of the Year" award, which is sponsored by The Kern Valley Chamber of Commerce. Their efforts at keeping our Valley free of trash culminated in the creation of the organization "Keepers of the Kern," which has greatly benefited our local environment. Their award is muchdeserved and represents untollable hours of their personal hard work. A lovely evening and delicious dinner was enjoyed by the eighty-five celebrants at the Paradise Cove Lodge at the Annual Man and Woman of the Year Awards Ceremony. The evening began approximately five p.m. in the downstairs social hall,

Hot Springs Valley project update Bob Barnes, KRV Heritage Foundation Courier Special The 189.26 acre Hot Springs Valley Wetlands grassroots, purchase, fundraising effort showing a broad range support to major donors and grant makers is

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with trays of appetizers and the bar. At 6:30 p.m. the happy crowd moved upstairs to the dining room at the Lodge, where several choices of dinners were available. The recipients of the award presented an entertaining and interesting PowerPoint slide show, which depicted photographs from throughout their lives in the Kern Valley, and photos from many Keepers of the Kern activities. Numerous local 'movers and shakers' and several elected officials and representatives, including the present former county supervisors office, presidents of the local Chambers of Commerce, the US Forest Service as well as staff from elected representatives Devon Mathis, Shannon Grove, and Kevin McCarthy, all presented awards and gave heartfelt thanks of appre-

going very well. Over 300 donors have contributed $34,760 in donations to date since October 2015. These donors represent the KRV (60 donors), Kern County outside the KRV (79 donors) to date, 26 California counties other than Kern, 15 U.S. states other than California, and 2 countries outside the U.S. Each time a grant proposal is written and submitted, the growing grassroots support is highlighted. Thanks to all of you who have already made $10 or greater donations, nearly $35,000 total to date is raising eyebrows and showing broad support as desired. One

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ciation to the Hinkeys. Diners who had helped with the clean-up team were asked to stand, and out of well over two hundred of local volunteers in 2015, most of the 85 dining celebrants stood, to a great round of applause. Keepers of the Kern was founded in October 2013. The founders realized complaining about a situation does not solve the problem. The Upper Kern was in severe danger due to the over-abundance of trash, garbage, and human waste. They were joined in their desire to improve our environment by the Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management, local businesses, visitors, and others from all over the country and world who camp and fish in our local environs. Their motto was created: "One person can make a differ-

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Supervisor Dave Couch left, passes the gavel to 1st District Supervisor and now Chairman, Mick Gleason.

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major grant maker wrote, "I love projects which start with grassroots support. Send us a grant proposal for $100K. I mailed my $10 grassroots donation!" Keep those grassroots donations flowing to help best insure approval of grant proposals leading to the acquisition of the Hot Springs Valley Wetlands Project property this coming November 2016. Regarding the large sources of funds needed to complete this $900,000 project, one $500,000 grant has been submit-

On Tuesday, Jan. 5, Supervisor Mick Gleason was elected Chairman of the Kern County Board of Supervisors by the Board of Supervisors. Afterwards, Chairman Gleason immediately assumed his official duties, conducting the next meeting of the Board of Supervisors. Voters first elected Mr. Gleason to represent the First Supervisorial District of Kern County in November of 2012 and took office January 7, 2013, three years ago. Mr. Gleason's district encompasses the northeast portion of Kern County and includes Ridgecrest, the Kern River Valley, Inyokern, Delano, Shafter, McFarland and China Lake Naval Air Weapons Station,

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water data: Wednesday 6 p.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 32,800 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 165 cfs* Lower Kern Outflow 301 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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Mayor Events “Dead-Eye Dave and Mountain Mouth Kate” (aka: Dave Redman and Kate McDonald)

■ @ the Kernville Saloon January 15 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. with the Riverwind Band ■ @ Lakeshore Farmers Market January 16 10 a.m. ■ @ the Grandmother's Club January 18 10 a.m. at the Senior Center

“The City Slicker” (aka: Gary Ananian) ■ @ Big Blue Bear January 23 11 a.m. Coffee with the City Slicker

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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 Community Orchestra, Cerro Coso College, Lake Isabella. 760-376-4461. ■ 6:30 - 8 p.m., Boy Scout Troup 690, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760-812-7082. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Mon.), KRV Art Assoc., Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2844. Dark July/August.

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■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 10 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern Valley Garden Group. 760-379-1129. ■ 10 a.m. - noon; 1p.m.- 3 p.m. Kern County 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, senior apts., Lake Isabella. 760-223-0762. ■ 9:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, beginning

League will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Pizza Barn for players ages 4 to 16. Early registration fee is $75 per player. New players will need to bring a copy of their birth certificate and a copy of a parent/guardian ID. For more information, call 760-379-6477 or email at krvlittleleague@gmail.com.

■ Community Emergency Response Team Classes, January 16, 23 and 30 The scope of this course includes: disaster preparedness, fire safety and hazardous materials, disaster medical operations, light search and rescue and more. The classes will be held at the First Baptist Church, 3701 Suhre Street in Lake Isabella from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The classes will be held on Saturday, January 16, 23, and 30. This is a 20 hour program and participants must attend all sessions for a certificate. The class is free including the student manual. To register please call Tom Klein at 661-333-0265. ■ Kern River Valley Little League January 17 Free Softball Clinic. The coaches of the KRVLL are putting on a once-a-month softball clinic for local little league age softball players who were registered for the 2015 season or will be registering for the

1/6/16 will be meeting temporarily at Mt.View Baptist 2959 Erskine Creek Rd. Lake Isabella.760-379-3366 or 760-379-5986. ■ 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. (1st Wed.), American Legion Riders Post 711 VFW Hall, 2811 Nugget Lake Isabella. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion and Auxiliary Post 711Veterans/Senior Hall Lake Isabella. Post 711 VFW Hall, 2811 Nugget Lake Isabella. ■ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Live band. ■ 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, 2nd and 4th, except holidays,Wofford Blvd., Wofford Hts. ■ 7 p.m., Al-Anon, Christ's Fellowship Church, Wofford Hts. 760-223-3050 or 760-379-7312 ■ 7 p.m. (3rd Wed.), Fish & Game Habitat Club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-9114.

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■ 9 a.m. - noon First and Third Thursdays, Kern County Veteran's Services County complex, 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella 661-868-7300. ■ 8:30 and 10 a.m., Mediyoga, Lake Isabella Senior Center. ■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 9 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. 760379-3877. ■ 4-6 p.m. (3rd Thu.), Republican Assembly of the Kern River Valley, 6075 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-378-3695 or 760-376-1462. ■ 6 p.m., Rotary Club, KRV Elks Lodge, Wofford Heights. 760-376-2844. ■ 6 p.m., Weight Watchers, Highland Chapel 5301 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. Weigh-in 5:30 p.m. ■ 7 p.m. (45h Thurs.) KRV Gun Assc. Jan - Oct. Kernville Chamber, KRVGAnews@gmail.com ■ 6:30 p.m., Sweet Adelines, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. New members welcome. ■ 7 p.m., (3rd Thu.), Kern Valley Astronomy Club, Museum, Kernville. 760-376-1291.

AA Meetings

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

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

upcoming 2016 season. Clinic will be held the 3rd Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. at Randall field in Kernville. Call 760-3796477 or email krvlittleleague@gmail.com ■ Keepers of the Kern January 18 and 21 Keepers of the Kern will once again meet at the Rodeo Grounds in Kernville at 10 a.m. either or both days for some continued clean up, painting and weeding. Bring garden tools and a weed eater if you have one. Events may have to be canceled due to weather that is too cold, too wet or too snowy. For information or to RSVP call, 760-376-2963 or 360-324-8178. ■ Keepers of the Kern January 20 Keepers of the Kern will be joining the U.S. Forest Service in tire collection. Meet at the Old Isabella Campground parking lot at 10 a.m. to will caravan to Kissack Bay from there. Keeper events this time of the year may have to be canceled due to weather that is too cold, too wet or too snowy. For more information or to RSVP call, 760-376-2963 or 360-324-8178. ■ Kern River Valley Little League January 24 Free Baseball Clinic. This free Baseball Clinic is for ages 7-12, and is designed to help players improve their fundamentals of the game. From 1 to 3 p.m. at Mt. Mesa Park. Call Matt Stockwell at 760-417-9837 for more information. ■ Commodities distribution January 25 Government food commodities will be distributed to those who qualify at the New Life Church in Wofford Heights, Grace Chapel in Mt Mesa and at First Baptist Church in Lake Isabella. Distribution is 10 a.m. to noon. Please do not call or contact the church. Call Yazid Alawgarey CAPK 661-336-5200 X203, email yalawgarey@capk.org or see facebook.com/ROTARYKRVFOOD. ■ Kernville Chamber general meeting, January 25 The Kernville Chamber of Commerce's General Membership meeting is open to the public and occurs the 4th Monday of every month at the Chamber office in Kernville. All are invited to attend from 3 to 4:30 p.m. with a Whiskey Flat Days planning pot luck meeting following at 5 p.m. ■ KRV Historical Society January 26 The Historical Society community meeting will feature a presentation regarding the new Museum Annex, which is under construction. Travelers of 178 will also be discussing their involvement with the community and Cal Trans concerning the safety issues we all face when we travel through the canyon on Route 178. The program starting at 7 p.m. at the Lake Isabella Senior Center. Everyone is invited. The entrance is in the back of the building during the construction. ■ KRV Collaborative January 28 Join with the KRV Collaborative and learn about vital services and opportunities in the Kern Valley. It meets from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Call 760-379-2556 or go to KRVFRC.org ■ Prayer Breakfast February 4 The Salvation Army invites the community to join them in prayer for our community, State and Nation at Nelda's in Lake Isabella at 7 a.m. All community members are welcome to come and join in prayer. Please arrive early so as not interrupt prayer in progress. Breakfast is optional. For information call 760-379-4600. ■ KRVFSC Meeting February 18 On Thursday, Feb. 18, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. the Kern River Valley Fire Safe Council meets in the Supervisor's conference room, at 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. See krvfiresafecouncil.org.

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The case of the reluctant heater Rod Middleworth Courier Columnist

The rest of the story: In the Courier January 8 issue story ‘Dead Eye’ vs ‘City Slicker’ The Mountain Mouth’s aka: Kate McDonald was inadvertently cut. It should have read: ■ The Mountain Mouth's aka: Kate McDonald origins are bizarre to say the least. Raised by dogs, the orphan Kate never spoke a word until she was well on in years, instead, utilizin' barking, growling and such, to communicate. But once "tamed", by the nuns at a remote convent, she began a career of writing and crusading for Right over Wrong. Any bribe money left over from partyin' and raisin' heck will be used to benefit FYDO the Fix Your Dog Org. fixyourdogorg.com. The Courier apologizes for the error.

Traffic & Safety STOP December traffic statistics Scott Griswold, California Highway Patrol Courier Contributor

Traffic Collisions - 23 Non-injury - 17 Injury - 6 Impaired Drivers - 2 Suspended/Unlicensed Drivers Arrested - 26

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Safety tip of the month: Make sure if you plan to travel over mountain passes where you might encounter snow, you carry tire chains that fit your vehicle properly. Make sure you know how to install the chains. Carrying chains won't help if they don't fit correctly or are not properly installed. If road signs indicate chains required and you fail to obey the signs, you may be cited. Drive Safe!

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‘Fellow Travelers on Highway 178’ share thoughts Dear Editor Batelaan: Thank you for the generous space you devoted to the work of "Fellow Traveler on Highway 178" in the January 1st edition of the Courier. You have been very supportive of our cause over the months. Thank you for that as well. We hope your interest, support and print space will continue. Thank you also for printing the "Traffic & Safety" notices supplied by CHP Officer Griswold. He is making us all aware of the need to take precautions. There was a bit of intermission in our efforts over the holiday, but we are about to begin renewed effort to help drivers adopt special safety techniques to meet the challenge of Highway 178. Those safety techniques while driving 178 between the freeway and the mouth of the canyon include: ■ Drive with headlights on. ■ Never tailgate another vehicle. Maintain a three second following distance. ■ When drivers of slower vehicles are closely followed by another vehicle, they should look for a safe place to pull off the road, using the right turn signal as they slow down to get out of the way of faster vehicle. ■ Be aware of fallen rocks (and roaming cattle). ■ Under no condition cross over the double yellow lines. ■ Always wear your seatbelt ■ Do not speed. There are many tight curves. These safety suggestions were given to Fellow Travelers by CHP officers at our first meeting in July of 2015. Finding a place to pull off the road is not easy on the section of 178 between the freeway and the mouth of the canyon. Despite signs that say you should use "turn outs", there are no such areas that are properly marked and meet the legal requirement for "turn out". Many spaces where there might be room to get out of the way of faster drivers are on tight turns in the road. That makes efforts to get back on the road dangerous if another vehicle comes around behind you on the curve as you attempt to get back on to the road. So caution is recommended. In addition to broadcasting the messages on safety, the "Fellow Travelers" committee is meeting with a Caltrans engineer assigned to work with us who is being very cooperative. No major improvements to 178 are scheduled at this time by the California Transportation Department, but the assigned Caltrans engineer is working with us on measures that can be taken now. "Fellow Travelers" is raising funds to print and distribute the above mentioned safety techniques to members of the community and to visitors. Don Morrison, President Jacqueline Morgan, Community Outreach

According to the weather cast on Channel 23 we were warned that the temperature drop into Wofford Heights for the next week or so would be in Middleworth the 20's! As I sat enjoying a cup of coffee and watching the local TV personalities tell me how cold it was I began to believe it. I checked but there was no heat coming out of the vents. I checked the furnace and there was no pilot light and no fire. I jiggled, I wiggled and I tapped but no pilot light. For 24 years this trusty stove had served us well but it was time for action. My wife picked up the phone and called our local propane folks and told them of our dilemma. The kind lady at the other end of the phone told us they were jammed and couldn't get to us until tomorrow. By tomorrow I envisioned icicles hanging from the curtains and ice on the floor and snowballs on the porch. At this point we started scrounging for space heaters. We had one for the kitchen and one for the office and we closed the doors to the other rooms. Big mistake! We should have put one in the bathroom, sitting on a toilet seat at 40 degrees is a moment to remember, but we survived,

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dressed in layered clothing and taking turns standing in front of the heaters. We waited until the next day when we hoped help would arrive. And it did! We tried to observe life as usual but it really doesn't work that way. Life is not usual at 40 degrees. Everything is cold or gets cold fast, coffee cools and cools and cools and you're almost ready to see frozen coffee in the bottom of the cup. I normally leave my wife alone when she is cooking but this morning I was there at her elbow pleading to scramble the eggs so I could get a little warmth from the stove. But she said, "No, but you can make the toast" and I did. When I went to spread the butter it was rock hard and not spreadable so I stuck the butter in the microwave, set it for 15 seconds. It was way too long and instead of spreading I had to pour the butter on the toast. About nine o'clock we got a call from the repairman and said he was on the way! He came and fixed the heater in half an hour and then he gave us the bill. There was a charge for the call, the time spent, and the part. I read the bill and said, "Be still my heart!" but it was getting warm and was worth every cent. His farewell included the warning that a 24 year old stove would probably need replacement. Now we live in constant fear that it's just waiting to quit again. Wofford Heights resident Rod Middleworth is a retired security manager for Pacific Bell.

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If you packed one of the 1,422 shoeboxes in the Kern River Valley or one of the 17,303 in Kern County, or anywhere in the West Coast or Midwest Regions of Operation Christmas Child, you have an opportunity to see the video of Christopher in Uganda and the one of Danniella, also in Uganda where our Area Coordinator, Judy McMillin, went for her Shoebox Distribution Trip, or any of the other videos of beautiful children who have received a shoebox and are doing something more, something eternal, with what little they have on earth. The Greatest Journey is an important step which a child who receives a shoebox can choose to take and I want to impress upon you how meaningful it can be for you, your family, and/or your group to become part of supporting this extension of the shoebox ministry which is only $6 per child! In Tanzania I was able to witness firsthand a group of children (including Christians, Muslims, and Animists) going through the 4th week of their 12week class called the Greatest Journey.

They were listening, participating, learning, and sharing; many quietly, many animatedly, but all beautifully. Please watch the videos even if you do not feel you can afford to support the outreach of The Greatest Journey at this time because perhaps very soon you will be able to. I love you all and thank you for your generous, heartfelt support of this beautiful ministry of giving a gift of hope to a child in need through a simple gift. The link for the videos is samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/the-greatest-journey/?utm_source=TGJ-JanEmail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=m_YTGJ16EJ&utm_content=vid eo#videoContainer. Thanks to all for the gifts and support you gave to me and to the shoebox ministry in 2015. I do not have all mailing addresses. If you would reply to my "shoebox lady" e-dress with your physical or mailing address I would appreciate it greatly. Or call Irene at 760-4172279 or Ken at 760-417-2280. If you feel you no longer wish to be part of my OCC email group, please feel free to contact me and let me know that. Thank you and may the Lord richly bless you in 2016.

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1. Is the Book of 2 Corinthians in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. From Revelation 17:6, who is drunk with the blood of the saints and martyrs of Jesus? The woman, Servant, The lost, Laborer 3. Mahershalalhashbaz is the longest word in the Bible on being whose son? Adam, Moses, Noah, Isaiah 4. From Judges 17, who confessed to his mother about stolen pieces of silver? David, Micah, Jonah, Esau 5. What animals did Samson use to set the Philistines' field on fire? Lions, Camels, Foxes, Rats 6. From Genesis 27, to whom did Isaac give a blessing? Jacob, Abraham, Moses, Noah Answers:

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The King knows me Dan Schlensker, Courier Columnist Epiphany was a celebration of the appearance and manifestation of Jesus as the Savior and King of not just the descendants of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, but also of Schlensker the Gentiles! The celebration of Epiphany commemorates the visit of "Magi from the east" to honor the One, Who had "been born King of the Jews" (Matt. 2:1-2). And they brought royal-class gifts to celebrate this auspicious birthday. Jesus was a celebrity! A similar desire to worship the new-born King was seen among the shepherds outside Bethlehem. They were told that "today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord" (Luke 2:11). They immediately went to "find a baby wrapped in cloths, and lying in a manger" (Lk. 2:12). And when they found Him, they were really excited to see the divinely promised, longprophesied, new-born Messiah, and they widely publicized this remarkable development in God's plan of salvation! Jesus was a celebrity! Then when Jesus was 12 years old, Mary and Joseph took Him to Jerusalem for the annual Passover celebration, where He interacted with the well-trained, venerated religious teachers in the temple, who all "were amazed at His understanding and His

answers" (Lk. 2:47). Jesus' theological brilliance was impressive to them. Jesus was a celebrity! Speaking about celebrities, when Barry Goldwater was running for President of the United States in 1964, he stopped through Evansville, IN, my hometown. My dad was an avid AuH2O fan, so he took some time off work to go to the airport for this brief stop-over. The next morning there was a picture in the E'ville Courier taken at presidential candidate's visit, and my dad was in the picture! He really treasured that photo. About the same time, Dennis Weaver, Chester on TV's "Gunsmoke," appeared at the Shrine Circus in E'ville. Being a faithful viewer, I eagerly made my way to the arena fence and got to shake hands with this superb celebrity. I didn't wash my hand for a week! The trouble with "celebrity worship" is that although you know the famous people, they very seldom know you or have any feeling for you. Not so with Jesus! He was God in human flesh, Who had said, "I have called you by name; you are Mine!" (Is. 43:1). King David acknowledged, "O LORD, you have searched me and you know me" (Ps. 139:1). This divine celebrity knows you, too! And He loves you because He "came to seek and save those who are lost" (Lk. 19:10), and that's us; He "did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many." The King knows you and loves you! Dan Schlensker is pastor of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Lake Isabella.

Valley places of Worship Kernville

■ 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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Local works on display at museum The Kern River Valley Historical Society is excited to have the artwork of local artist Larry Holochwost on

Calendar, Continued from page 2 ■ Commodities distribution February 22 Government food commodities will be distributed to those who qualify at the New Life Church in Wofford Heights, Grace Chapel in Mt Mesa and at First Baptist Church in Lake Isabella. Distribution is 10 a.m. to noon. Please do not call or contact the church. Call Yazid Alawgarey CAPK 661-336-5200 X203, or email yalawgarey@ capk.org or see facebook.com/ROTARY KRVFOOD. ■ Kernville Chamber general meeting February 22 The Kernville Chamber of Commerce's General Membership meeting is open to the public and occurs the 4th Monday of every month at the Chamber office in Kernville. All are invited to attend 3 to 4:30 p.m. ■ Donkey basketball February 22 The FFA Boosters are once again sponsoring the FFA Donkey Basketball game at 7 p.m. at the South Fork Middle School Gym. This year the FFA members are taking on US Forest Service, so the game should be action packed and full of excitement. Tickets can be purchased by any FFA Students or by contacting Kern Valley High School at 760-379-2611. Presale tickets are adults $9 and students $7 or at the door adults $10 and students $9. ■ KRV Collaborative February 25 Join with the KRV Collaborative and learn about vital services and opportunities in the Kern Valley. It meets from 3:30 to 5 p.m.

display in the museum. Larry, a long time valley resident retired educator known for his painting, photography and as noted author. His work will be available for viewing the entire month of January at the museum.

at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Call 760-379-2556 or go to KRVFRC.org for more information. ■ Prayer Breakfast March 3 The Salvation Army invites the community to join them in prayer for our community, the State and our Nation at Nelda's in Lake Isabella at 7 a.m. All members of the Kern River Valley community are welcome to come and join them in prayer. Please arrive early so as not interrupt prayer in progress. Breakfast is optional. For more information call The Salvation Army at 760-379-4600. ■ Houchin Blood Drive March 8 The KRV blood drive will take place at the First Baptist Church in Lake Isabella, from noon to 6 p.m. on Tuesday date. When donating, please bring picture ID with date of birth, be free from all cold, flu, cold sores or symptoms of infection and eat a meal at least 3 hours prior to donating. Remember to wait one year after tattoos and body piercings and you must be at least 16 years old and weigh at least 110 lbs.

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PICKS OF THE WEEK “Meet the Patels” (PG) Nearly 30 and newly single, actor Ravi Patel agrees to try things the way his Indian parents suggest. Ravi and his sister Geeta co-direct this documentary -- partially told in animation -- about Ravi's search for love through somewhat more "traditional" means: His information is spread through a network of relatives and friends, plus there are matchmakers and speed-dating conventions for people who have favorable family lines. It's overwhelming from the start, as Ravi's not the most traditionally inclined guy, and he's even pretty shy for an actor. It's a fun, lighthearted look at love, tradition and change. “Burnt” (R) - Bradley Cooper stars as a hotshot chef who is equal parts charm and self-destruction -with a seasoning of carefully crafted stubble. Once a sizzling kitchen captain in Paris, American chef Adam Jones (Cooper) made a sputtering grease-fire out of his life with drugs and nastiness. Rehabbed and back on the culinary scene in London, Adam's got to assemble the right crew -- including Sienna Miller as a reluctant romance and Omar Sy as a former rival -- then start cooking his way to redemption. Cooper supplies his best bad-boy charm, but that smarm loses its flavor after a while, and you're stuck with a bunch of characters who

keep forgiving a raging jerk. The ample shots of food will make you want to feast through your eyes, but the story doesn't do much to plate it. “A Brilliant Young Mind” (PG-13) - Young Nathan has excelled at math since elementary school, but he suffers from a disability that makes it difficult for him to connect with people or even manage the barrage of information from the outside world. As a teen, Nathan (Asa Butterfield) represents the United Kingdom at the International Math Olympics, an undertaking that could open up his world or shut him down. Director Morgan Matthews does a great job of putting you inside Nathan's mind without resorting to flashy camera moves or special effects. Especially strong is Sally Hawkins' performance as Nathan's mother, who carried so much of the struggle, supporting Nathan along the way while keeping her hopes in check. © 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Bob knows who made the salad In a small mixing bowl, combine dressing, parsley, pepper and red pepper. In another bowl, combine corn, cheese, green pepper, cucumber and onion. Add dressing mixture; toss gently to coat. Cover; chill. Serve tomatoes filled with corn mixture over lettuce on individual plates. Makes 6 servings.

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Bodfish Bob’s Marinated Corn Salad 1 3/4 cup yellow corn, cut from cob (about 4 ears) 1/2 cup chopped celery 2 tbsp. thinly sliced green onions 3 tbsp. vegetable oil 1/2 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. pepper 1/4 cup water 1/2 sm. green pepper, cut into 1/2" strips 1 tbsp. chopped pimento 1 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley 1 tbsp. cider vinegar 1/2 tsp. dry mustard Combine corn and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer 7 to 8 minutes or just until corn is tender; drain. Combine corn, green pepper, celery, pimento, green onions and parsley. Combine oil, vinegar, salt, mustard and pepper in a jar. Cover tightly; shake vigorously. Pour over salad; cover and chill 4 hours. Yield: 4 to 6 servings. Visit Bodfish Bob on the Internet at www.bodfishbob.com or email him at bodfishbob@hotmail.com.

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Technology at home Harry P. Thal Courier Columnist It has been many years since my family needed a Medical Alert system. However, when I go to the post office and see some aged people struggling out of Thal their cars to pick up their mail, or those who come to my office, I wonder how these folks are getting along at home, especially if living alone. A few years back, I actually found a man lying in a parking lot. If I or someone else didn't see him and call for help, what would have become of him? It was better than 20 years ago. Mom was living alone and fell down while going outside to retrieve her mail from the mailbox. She must have tripped at the threshold, but fell she did, and hit her head in the process. Blood was gushing from a head wound, and she hit the button! The EMT's were dispatched from the fire department, her neighbor was called, and my wife and I received a phone call. By the time we arrived from our thirty minute drive, she was all patched up and transported to the hospital with a broken hip. Without the emergency response system, she would have perished. The technology has greatly improved since those days. When Mom hit the button, her telephone automatically dialed a trained monitoring station, and then an amplified "speaker phone" did its best to determine the problem. Today's systems

are more sensitive, use modern technology, and now can even service people on the go outside the home. The cost of these systems is nominal. Companies even provide the equipment for free, and include shipping and activation. What leads me to this topic was my learning about a new emerging technology. Used in hospitals and nursing facilities will soon become available in the home. As with the Emergency Response System, the Home Monitoring System helps seniors and other individuals remain at home. Sensors and motion detectors installed around seniors' homes are being used to help clinicians monitor patients. The systems log habits such as the number of bathroom trips, hours of sleep and number of times the medicine cabinet is opened, among other things, so changes that might signal illness can be detected. A company called Healthsense, has monitoring systems in place in assisted living communities across the US servicing over 20,000 seniors; and a pilot project will expand them into private homes. Among 34 seniors living with the sensor systems, emergency department visits and hospital admissions fell 50 percent. Home Emergency Response technology is very inexpensive, and provides piece of mind for the seniors and their families. 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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Kern County Grand Jury calls for volunteer applicants Kern County Grand Jury Courier Release Applications for the Kern County Grand Jury will be accepted from now through April 1, 2016. The Kern County Grand Jury is made up of a group of 19 citizens, randomly selected from a pool of citizens who have made their interest known. Applicants are interviewed and then nominated by the Superior Court Judges of our County. Judges are very interested in obtaining a volunteer pool representative of the ethnic and cultural diversity of all communities in our County. The final selection process will be conducted in open session of court during the month of June. Once selected, Grand Jurors act as an investigative body to ensure that county and city governments are efficiently operated and that public funds are effectively spent. The Grand Jury

also hears evidence of public offences presented by the Kern County District Attorney's Office and, where appropriate, may issue criminal indictments. Applicants must be willing to spend approximately 20 hours a week in performing these tasks. Candidates for the Grand Jury must be Unites States citizens, at least 18 years of age, have a working knowledge of the English language and have resided in the County for at least one year. Grand Jurors serve for a one year period beginning July 2016. If Grand Jury service is for you, you may contact Gloria Rangel at the Kern County Grand Jury, 1415 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301, or telephone 661-868-4797 to obtain your application for nomination. You may also download an application from the Grand Jury website at co.kern.ca.us/grandjury.

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Community Emergency Reponse Training offered The CERT classes will be held on Saturday, January 16, 23, and 30 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This program is a 20 hour program and participates much attend all sessions to receive a certificate. The scope of this course includes disaster preparedness, fire safety, hazardous materials, disaster medical operations, search and rescue, CERT and the incident command systems and more. The class is free including the student's manual and on completion anyone wishing to join the local CERT group is welcome to join. All classes will be held at the First Baptist Church, 3701 Suhre Street in Lake Isabella. If you have any questions or to register please call Tom Klein at 661-333-0265.

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The Next AARP Driver Safety Program will be held Jan. 19th, Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Church of the Nazarene in Lake Isabella (2931 Erskine Creek Rd.). Participants must attend the entire day. The course does not involve driving, but does emphasize safe driving procedures for older drivers. In California, a certificate of course completion usually entitles the participant to a reduction in their auto insurance for three years following the date of the class. All materials and workbooks have been updated and include the latest driving information. To learn more, or to enroll, call instructor Gene Verbeet at 760-417-0579. Fees are $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. Class size is limited and time is short, so call today.

Don't miss the programs at your local library It's a new year and the library has many fun events to kick it off! Join them on Tuesday, January 19 at 5:30 p.m. for the All Aboard Amtrak event. A volunteer from Amtrak will tell about the wonders of train travel. Then on Friday, January 22 at 3:30 p.m. there will be a Pokémon card tournament and on Saturday, January 23 at 2 p.m. get in the Whiskey Flat spirit with a Western Roundup presented by real live local cowboys! On Friday, January 29 all teenagers, 6th through 12th grade, are encouraged to join in on a fun, filled library scavenger hunt. The Thursday morning Storytime group will continue every Thursday at 10:30. Great stories, songs, and activities for children up to 2nd grade. Don't forget they also offer free beginning computer lessons, guitar lessons and keyboard lessons by appointment. Contact them at 760-549-2083 to reserve your lesson. Keep up with all the programs, events and news concerning our local libraries by calling the KRV Branch at 760-549-2083 or logging onto the library's Facebook page at facebook.com/KRVLibraries or website at kerncountylibrary.org.

California boasts great sport fishing opportunities January is the perfect month to purchase a 2016 sport fishing license. Purchasing a license now allows anglers to take advantage of a full year of access to great fishing found up and down the state. In addition, sport fishing licenses make great gifts for family and friends. Gift vouchers may be purchased online and printed immediately. With more than 30,000 miles of rivers and streams, 4,172 lakes and reservoirs and 80 major rivers, freshwater fishing opportunities abound in California. The Golden State also features more than 1,100 miles of coastline that is home to hundreds of native fish and shellfish species.

Statewide mattress recycling program debuts On December 31 California became the second state in the nation with a statewide recycling program for used mattresses and box springs. The program, known as Bye Bye Mattress, allows California residents to drop-off used mattresses at participating collection sites and recycling facilities for free. Locally drop off at Kern County MRF, 9800 Sierra Way, Kernville. Phone: 661-862-8900; hours of operation: Th. through Tu. From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Get more information at byebyemattress.com.

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Single Lambs looking for romance could find Cupid especially accommodating this week. Paired partners also find their relationships benefiting from the chubby cherub's attention. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Keep your keen Bull's eye focused on your target, and shake off any attempt to turn your attention elsewhere. You should get some news later in the week that might answer some questions. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) our early enthusiasm for a project might have been somewhat premature. Although you feel positive about it, you might need more information in order to make an informed decision. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Taking on a new responsibility might seem like the politically correct thing to do. But even with the promise of support, was it the wisest? Consider reassessing your upcoming decision. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Apply yourself to completing your task despite all the distractions that might be interfering with your work. Then reward yourself with a weekend of fun shared with people who are close to you. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A business agreement from the past might need to be looked at again. Use this unexpected development to check out

other matters related to it. A weekend venture proves to be rewarding. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Don't ignore that uneasy feeling about making a commitment. It could be a case of understandably cold feet, or a warning that something isn't as right as it should be. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A colleague could be more supporting of one of your efforts. But it's up to you to make the case for it, and that could mean opening up a secret or two, which might be a problem for you. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Expect some good news about a relative you've been worried about. But don't expect the full story to be told -- at least not yet. A workplace matter might face shifting priorities. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Despite some anxious moments, you could have good reason to be pleased with how things are turning out. An end-of-the-week call might hold some interesting information. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A longoverdue expression of appreciation could be offered soon. But admit it: You never really expected it would happen, right? Meanwhile, keep your weekend options open. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) It's a good time to dive right into a new challenge, whether it's learning a computer app, or how to drive a stick shift, or making a new friend. Whatever it is, good luck.

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Services LARRY SCHUPPAN’S Garage Doors and Openers New Sales & Repairs Will pick up all old small and large appliances, batteries, scrap metal, etc. @ no charge. (760) 417-2806 ____________________________

Lake Isabella Precision Tax Fastest Refunds Free E-Filing Free Quotes Individual, Corp., Partners 5105 B Lake Isabella Blvd. 760-379-1300 ____________________________ Chuck Barbee - Still & Video PHOTOGRAPHY Portraits - Family Events Equestrian - Historical Photo Scanning & Restoration Transfers to DVD & CD

760-376-8784 ____________________________ PAUL’S POOL SERVICE

MT. MESA Commercial & Residential Contractor’s Lic. #587951 310-347-5208 • 310-533-0584 ____________________________ Ray’s Painting & Decorating Interior/Exterior Painting Wall Coverings Lowest Rates in the KRV 760-417-9797 • 760-378-2097 Mark’s Mobile Computer Repair

We Travel to Your Location Repairs - Upgrades - Tuneups Networking - Troubleshooting Mark Armstrong/OwnerOperator 760-376-1214 - Fax760-376-1214

marksmobilecomputer repair@gmail.com CHAR’S DRY CLEANERS and ALTERATIONS Fast Service 6101 Lake Isabella Boulevard Lake Isabella (760) 379-6340 ____________________________ JEWELRY REPAIR Sizing, Re-Tip, Prongs, Free Quote, Fast Service, 47 Yrs Exp. Jewelry Mart 6101 Lake Isabella Boulevard Lake Isabella (760) 379-3631 ____________________________ Firewood - Pine & Oak Also do weedeating, trash hauling, chimney sweeping, tree trimming & car towing. Call Chris - 760-417-1824 ____________________________ NB Reloading & Supply 6621 Linda, Lake Isabella Gunpowder, bullets, reloading supplies, lowest prices Call to order - We deliver Training on reloading available

(760) 549-3343 Mark Blackstone’s

Computer Tune-Ups Repair, Virus Removal, Web Design

Computer acting up? Running too slow? Got questions? Call me!

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Serving the Kern Valley since 1999

Wanted Gas operated wood splitter (760) 417-0805 ____________________________ I buy Mobile Homes Cash - 24 Hrs. Call Bert - (760) 964-2514

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Office: 760-379-6259 4613 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella Adjacent to Kirkham's Hardware

760-592-6468 www.ipmkrv.com

Lake Isabella: 2bd/1ba unit. Newly remodeled w/tile, hardwood floors, paint, blinds, laundry hook-ups,1 car garage and fenced yard. Rent $625/mo. INCLUDING water!!! Move In Special1/2 off one month’s rent Mt. Mesa: 2bd/1ba unit. Fireplace, open living area, fenced yard, laundry hook ups & 1 car garage. Rent $625/mo. INCLUDING water!!! Move In special - 1/2 off one month’s rent Squirrel Valley: 3bd/2ba home on 3/4 acre with beautiful views from wrap-around deck, large living area, fireplace, laundry hook ups & 2 car garage w/shelving for storage. Rent $950/mo License #01986312

6505 Wofford Blvd., #3 Kernville-Hi Ho Senior Mobile Home Park, 11901 Sierra Way, 2bd/2ba apartment, $490/mo + deposit & utilities, no pets. 760376-267 ____________________________ Wofford Hts-2bd/1ba, kitchen + dining, lge living room w/fireplace, laundry room, over sized garage, No cats or smokers. $800/mo. Call (760) 223-0544 for application. ____________________________ Onyx - 2bd/1ba remodeled triplex, new appliances, fenced yard., no smoking, trash paid, pets considered, bus stop across street, $550/mo. Special with 1 yr lease - Call 760-2208787 ____________________________ Wofford Heights - 10 x 50 MH on private lot, 2bd/1ba, 55+ preferred, $400/mo. + $150 dep. (760) 592-6468 Wofford Heights - clean 1 bedroom apt, new paint & carpet, no pets, $450 +deposit, water & trash paid, (760) 223-1058 Lake Isabella - 2bd/1ba-$633/mo. Refurbished Mobile Home with 2 car carport, patio/deck, in nice 55+ Park. (760) 964-2514

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Wofford Heights: 2bd/2ba home sitting on 1/2 acre. Enclosed sunroom, laundry room with NEW washer & dryer, covered carport, access to 5th wheel. Rent $725/mo. Move In Special - 1/2 off one month’s rent. ••• 1bd/1ba cabin style home w/fireplace. Large bedroom

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Filters • Pumps • Motors • Cleaners Installed & Repaired • 40 Years Experience Serving the Kern River Valley Since 1997

760-378-2377 Home and office for all your cleaning needs

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Cleaning Services 760 -264-3175 Brandy Latona - Owner brandymlatona@gmail.com 20 Years Experience Lic#11476

Serving the Kern River Valley Barry Bye

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www.AblePm.com Lake Isabella Commercial 920 sq ft. workshop space with bathroom, ready for your prosperous business! WATER PAID. $349.60rent/$400dep Larger units also available. 12th mo FREE with 2 year lease

CRIM RENOVATIONS All Types of Home Repair Free Estimates • One Call Does It All! Roark Crim 760-549-3227

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Lake Isabella 2bd/1ba apartment. All appliances included: stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, washer & dryer. Savings on utilities: WATER & TRASH PAID. Tile flooring in kitchen & bath. Small private fenced yard in back. Single level with sidewalks for easy accessibility. $625rent/$600dep, 1/2 off 1st month’s rent, ONLY $912.50 to move in! Kernville 2bd/1ba house with garage. Surrounded by a large yard with a covered patio in back. The open kitchen layout includes a stove & refrigerator. Big picture windows line the living room, allowing great views of the trees to be seen throughout the room. A natural stone wall envelops the pellet stove. Large closets in the bedrooms. Cooler, washer & dryer hook-ups. 1 small dog ok. $850 rent/$800dep Wofford Heights 2bd/1ba mobile with garage & RV parking. All appliances included: stove, refrigerator, d/w, washer & dryer. A bright & open layout makes this a must see! Fully fenced with no yard work, gardener included! 1 small outside dog ok. $750rent/$700dep, 1/2 off 1st month’s rent, ONLY $1,075 to move in! Wofford Heights Studio apt/1ba newly remodeled. ALL utilities PAID, TRASH PAID. Tile floors, stove & granite countertops. $400rent/$425 dep, 1/2 off 1st month’s rent, ONLY $625 to move in!

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Lake Isabella - 2bd/2ba-$733/mo. Refurbished Mobile Home with 2 car carport, patio/deck, in nice 55+ Park. (760) 964-2514 ____________________________ Kernville - 2bd/1ba in quiet neighborhood. $700/mo + dep. & utilities. No pets. (760) 379-7318 NEED PRAYER? CALL 760-417-6161 KRV PRAYER ROOM

5300 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella

760-379-8578 “Come in and visit our store... houseplants, We r! unique gifts e Deliv and more!”

Petal Pusher Plus Lake Isabella Florist PO Box 657 Lake Isabella, CA 93240

760-379-6135 Tom Mara Owner-Operator

We are the only Full-Service, AllOccasion Florist in the Kern River Valley 6040 Lake Isabella Blvd. Ste. A, Lake Isabella 760-379-4100 petalpusherplus@ymail,com petalpusherplus.com

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"Maintenance Service" Electrical • Plumbing • Painting Yard Work • Tree Trimming • Tree Removal • Tractor Work Sprinkler Systems Warner H. Hitch/owner PO Box 1267 Weldon 760-378-3228 Cell: 760-223-2963

FEED BARN GROOMING Dianne Storm Owner

6435 Lake Isabella Blvd (Post Office Center)

Oil Changes while you wait! Brakes - Belts - Hoses Clutches, Differentials, Adjust - Exchange - Repair

Dog Grooming • Boarding Kennel Pet Supplies 2100 Edith Street Lake Isabella, CA

760-379-4311

Richard •Drywall Repair• •Painting•

Interior / Exterior Residential / Commercial Quality Products Professional Service Competitive Prices Serving the KRV for over 16 years

760-378-3000

We accept all major Credit Cards

Cheryl’s Diner Open 7:00am Breakfast Served All Day Patio Dining 11030 Kernville Road Kernville

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2015-00429-CA, A.P.N.: 081-072-50-00, Property Address: 1310 South Mahan Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555 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 11/09/2006. 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: Andrew D. Ayres and Danielle S. Ayres, Husband and Wife, as Joint Tenants. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 11/21/2006 as Instrument No. 0206287142 in Book ---, Page --- of

Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 02/03/2016 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: $177,031.86. 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: 1310 South Mahan Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555, A.P.N.: 081-072-50-00. The undersigned

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2bd/2ba dbl wide MH in 55+ park, w/2 car carport, patio/ deck. $15K cash (760) 964-2514 ______________________________

224 Cypress Lane Wofford Heights Sites in quiet Sr MHP Laundry facilities • Fishhouse Walk to lake • $290/mo. Includes water/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+ MHP Only 1 available $372/mo. includes trash Paradise Mobile Home Estates (760) 379-2092

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 main level w/1,700 sq ft loft)

Lake Isabella - Move in Ready 3bd/2ba double wide mobile home in 55+ park w/2 car carport, patio/deck. $32K cash (760) 964-2514 ______________________________

I buy Mobile Homes Cash - 24 Hrs Call Bert - (760) 964-2514

Vacant Land 2 view lots in Kernville with underground electricity & well water. OWC-Terms negotiable (760) 417-0876

Help Wanted Advertising Sales Rep - PT supp. to full time potential. Must have own trans., clean DMV & able to work on own in the KRV, Bakersfield & Ridgecrest areas. Mail resume to PO Box 1145, Wofford Heights 93285 or submit online to: office@kernrivercourier.com

NOTICE OF THEFT Need to Sell Your House Fast? I buy mobile homes and houses Cash Today Call Harvey (760) 304-8554

Misc. for Sale 2 generators: B&S 5,000-$600 and Champion 3100IV-$600. Very low hours on both. 661-805-3118

This 18ft kayak was stolen from Fulop St. in Lake Isabella. If you have any information, please call (760) 223-2924.

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Write out your message and please be neat. Ads start at 5 lines for $5.50 then only $1.00 for each additional line. Add $5.50 and $1.00 for each additional line. Multiply that total by the number of weeks you wish your ad to run. Payment must be with your order. Payment can be made by credit card or make a check, money order payable to: Kern River Courier P.O. Box 1145 Wofford Heights, Ca 93285-1145

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Each line equals 27 spaces or characters. Actual length of published ad may vary depending on combination of letters, spaces and words. Please read your ad as soon as it is published. If you do find an error, notify us immediately. The Kern River Courier will take responsibility for only one incorrect insertion and will not be responsible for more than the cost of one insertion. No further liability shall apply. The Kern River Courier reserves the right to reject any ad and may edit ads as needed. Payment is required prior to run. Phone orders are accepted with credit card only. 760-376-2860

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 $177,031.86. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource .com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/Trust eeServices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2015-00429-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: December 9, 2015. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagemen t/TrusteeServices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier January 8, 15 and 22, 2016) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2014-08649-CA, A.P.N.: 034-423-08-00, Property Address: 2106 Sierra Vista Avenue, Delano, CA 93215 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/21/2006. 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: Antonio J. Cisneros and Elvia Maria Cisneros, Husband and Wife. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 12/29/2006 as Instrument No. 0206320429 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 02/03/2016 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: $319,640.00. 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: 2106 Sierra Vista Avenue, Delano, CA 93215, A.P.N.: 034-423-08-00 . 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 $319,640.00. 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 informa-

tion about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.l aspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2014-08649-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: December 9, 2015. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/ TrusteeServices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier January 8, 15 and 22, 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: BALANCING THE BOOKS (2015-B7399), 237 Redwood Meadow Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93308. Mailing address: P.O. Box 5144, Bakersfield, CA 93385. REGISTRANT: Delois Ann Smith, 237 Redwood Meadow Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93308. Date the business commenced: 06/01/2010. 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: Delois Ann Smith. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 12/23/2015 and expires 12/23/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: A. Valenzuela. Published by the Kern River Courier January 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2016. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: KERN RIVER VACATION TRAILERS (2015-B7332), 11901 Sierra Way, Space #14, Kernville, CA 93238. Mailing address: P.O. Box 1514, Kernville, CA 93238. REGISTRANT: Marcie Ann Rose, 11901 Sierra Way, Space #14, Kernville, CA 93238. Date the business commenced: 02/06/2010. 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: Marcie Rose. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 12/17/2015 and expires 12/17/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier January 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2016. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: J C L CONSULTING (2016-B0022), 507 Goshawk Court, Bakersfield, CA 93309-1321. Mailing address: 507 Goshawk Court, Bakersfield, CA 93309-1321. REGISTRANTS: James Chanel LaJoie, 507 Goshawk Court, Bakersfield, CA 933091321 and Penny Sue LaJoie, 507 Goshawk Court, Bakersfield, CA 93309-1321. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as a Married Couple. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: James C. LaJoie. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 01/04/2016 and expires 01/04/2021. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier January 15, 22, 29 and February 5, 2016. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2015-00856-CA, A.P.N.: 171-052-02-00, Property Address: 4104 Gordon Street, Bakersfield, CA 93307 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 01/09/2007. 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: April L. Blandburg, Unmarried Woman. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 01/26/2007 as Instrument No. 0207019653 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 02/10/2016 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: $75,578.88. 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: 4104 Gordon Street, Bakersfield, CA 93307, A.P.N.: 171-052-02-00. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $75,578.88. 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/Defau ltManagement/TrusteeServices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2015-00856-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: December 31, 2015. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/ MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServ ices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier January 15, 22 and 29, 2016) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2014-05563-CA, A.P.N.: 394-340-29-00, Property Address: 4307 Doheny Court, 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 05/15/2007. 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: Billy Joe Johnson, a Married Man. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 05/24/2007 as Instrument No. 0207110713 in Book --, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 02/10/2016 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: $730,871.76. 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: 4307 Doheny Court, Bakersfield, CA 93311, A.P.N.: 394-340-29-00. 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 $730,871.76. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.l aspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2014-05563-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: December 30, 2015. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement /TrusteeServices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier January 15, 22 and 29, 2016) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2015-03143-CA, A.P.N.: 260-041-30-00, Property Address: 4320 Mt. Pinos Way, Frazier Park, CA 93225 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUM-

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices MARY 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 09/09/2005. 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: Jon P. Marshall and Kathleen M. Marshall, Husband and Wife, as Joint Tenants. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 09/30/2005 as Instrument No. 0205270531 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 02/10/2016 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: $199,306.82. 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: 4320 Mt. Pinos Way, Frazier Park, CA 93225, A.P.N.: 260-041-30-00. 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 $199,306.82. 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: 2015-03143-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: January 6, 2016. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/Mortgage Services/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServi ces.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier January 15, 22 and 29, 2016) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2014-01891-CA, A.P.N.: 120-43027-00, Property Address: 3700 Q Street, #126, Bakersfield, CA 93301 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05/01/2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Reyna M. Vargas, a Single Woman and Julieta Vargas, a Single Woman, as Joint Tenants. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 05/08/2008 as Instrument No. 0208072692 in Book ---, Page --- of Official

Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 02/17/2016 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: $166,077.07. 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: 3700 Q Street, #126, Bakersfield, CA 93301, A.P.N.: 120-430-27-00. 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 $166,077.07. 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: 2014-01891-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: January 5, 2016. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/Mortgage Services/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServ ices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier January 15, 22 and 29, 2016) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 15-0004 - APN: 234-13225-00-0 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10-05-2007. 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 February 4, 2016 at 12:00 pm, Antelope Valley Real Estate Services, a California Corporation as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust recorded 11-15-2007, as Inst. No. 0207229297 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Kern County, State of California, Executed by Michael G. Wilson, an Unmarried Man, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) at: 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: 10463 Ridge Street, California City, CA 93505. 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

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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 $75,000. 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: January 8, 2016. Antelope Valley Real Estate Services, as Trustee, Elite Trust Deed Services, Inc., as Agent, 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 15-0004. 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) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: THE HIDEAWAY (2016-B0022), 7062 Wofford Boulevard, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailing address: 12 Vista Court, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. REGISTRANT: Terry Eugene Diaz, 12 Vista Court, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. 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: Terry Eugene Diaz. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 01/08/2016 and expires 01/08/2021. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier January 15, 22, 29 and February 5, 2016.

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CALM docent/wildlife trainings to begin For those who love wildlife, nature, children, and sharing information, the California Living Museum has two unique volunteer opportunities - its docent program and wildlife rehabilitation program. The seven-week docent training class begins on Feb. 6 and runs every Saturday through March 19. Classes are from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at CALM. Volunteers will learn how to educate school children and visitors about California wildlife and their habitats. Not only will volunteers learn about wildlife in a classroom setting, they will be trained to handle CALM's ambassador animals. The minimum age requirement to become a CALM docent is 18 years, but those 12 to 17 can join the team as bio-fact docents, which provide educational interpretation utilizing prepared specimens and artifacts. The training schedule is the same as adult docents. There is no cost to attend the classes, however, docents must submit to fingerprinting and T.B. testing at their cost. The wildlife rehabilitation training class is scheduled for Feb. 6, 13, 20 and 27 from 2 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. at the zoo. Volunteers will learn how to assist CALM animal keepers to care for the more than 600 injured and orphaned animals that come to the facility each year. The minimum age requirement is 15. There is a $20 fee for the rehabilitation class, which includes a t-shirt. All attendees are required to provide a yearly commitment to their program and there is a minimum time requirement of four hours per month. Deadline to register is Tuesday, Feb. 2. Applications may be downloaded from the CALM website, calmzoo.org. For information, call Don Richardson, 661-872-2428.

KCFD and KC Roads issues sandbag update Sand and Sandbags are offered at Kern County Fire Dept. Headquarters (5642 Victor St. Bakersfield during normal business hours (m-f, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., excluding holidays. This is the only location where they are distributing the bags. Sandbags are subject to availability). Sand is received each day from the Kern County Roads Dept. Two bag funnels and two shovels are available for use at the sand pile, but residents are encouraged to bring their own. Sand only piles are offered at various locations around the county by the KC Roads Department. Residents must bring their own sand bags and shovels. Locations can be found listed on line at: kerncountyfire.org/education/emergency-preparedness/el-nino-information/location-of-san-piles-available-to-the-public.html. Kern County Fire Stations are no longer distributing sand or sandbags. Residents that need more information, should visit kerncountyfire.org/education /emergency-preparedness/el-nino-information.html or call 2-1-1. 2-1-1 contains the necessary details to help direct you.

Dine at the Eagles The Fraternal Order of Eagles invites members and the public to come to the Eagles Aerie at 12251 Hwy 178 in Mtn. Mesa for dinner and Karaoke every Saturday night. Dinner is at 5 p.m. and karaoke at 7 p.m. There will be a variety of other fun each time. Call 760-379-3394 for more information.

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Friday, January 15, 2016 Durwood fire A 1300 square foot house fire on Durwood Street in Kernville. Photo at left submitted by KCFD

Capt.Tyler Townsend, KCFD - Just after 1:30 January 7, the Kern County Fire Department received a call for a house fire on Durwood Street in Kernville. When the first crew arrived on scene, they encountered a home with 50 percent involvement and downed power lines to the rear of the home. Crews made contact with the homeowner who had evacuated and advised that no other people were inside. She advised that she had five dogs that may still be inside. Crews worked quickly to protect and evacuate neighboring homes on both sides and to locate the missing dogs. Two of the five dogs were located uninjured with three remaining missing. Full containment was achieved in approximately one hour. The home, a total loss of an estimated $175,000 and additional $50,000 in contents. The fire is believed to have started due to an electrical cooking appliance malfunction. Photo at right submitted by Chuck Hunter

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ence; together we can make it right." They are fiscally sponsored for their 501C-3 by the Kern River Valley Revitalization, Inc., which enables your donations to be tax-deductible. The Upper Wild and Scenic River was carefully and passionately cleaned of trash and human waste to the tune of at least seven tons in 2014. A total of over 20 miles, from Riverkern to the Johnsondale Bridge, 13 camping areas were all cleaned in fewer than three months. They cite their father as the impetus for a lifetime of caring for the land, and of teaching them to leave each place a nicer, more inviting site than when they arrived. As Rex claims, the brainstorm was envisioned by his sister Barbara. He just follows her orders. As both Barbara and Rex acknowledge, their accomplishments could not have had such a deep effect without

Hot Springs, Continued from page 1 ted, and a $250,000 grant is being actively pursued and in negotiation. Two $100,000 grant proposals and one

Chairman, Continued from page 1 which brought him to Kern County in 2004. After 27 years of active duty, Captain Gleason retired from the United States Navy serving as Commanding Officer at the Naval Air

their team of dedicated volunteers. Last year they covered an astonishing 5,200 miles and logged over 3,000plus volunteer hours. The Adopt-a-Campground has been a huge success. There was over $30,000 raised for sponsorship of additional dumpsters and porta-potties for the upper river, undeveloped campgrounds, and dayuse areas. Often on Thursdays they are in Keysville; starting at Keysville South, which is greatly impacted by not only campers, but our local homeless population or often, typically later in the week, their team can be found at campsites on the upper river. Quite often they are at Old Isabella Road, where trash from both fishermen and campers quickly accumulates. In the summertime, volunteers visit campgrounds and hand out trash bags and encourage campers and day-users to "Leave No Trace; Pack it in, Pack it Out; and Think Global, Act Local" and to

care for the river corridor. They also hold fundraising events, make presentations to various clubs and organizations, and to be involved with policy-making changes with the USFS and BLM. Last year Rex and Joel, "Rockin' Rex and JellyBelly Joel," with immeasurable help from their partners, tossed their hats into the race for Mayor of Whisky Flat. Their proceeds totaled $7,700 and benefited the Chamber and Keepers of the Kern. They are always looking to add more volunteers to their "Mighty Trash Warrior" team! You may contact them through their Facebook page: Keepers of the Kern, or website, located at keepersofthekern.com/ There are numerous ways you can volunteer or help through making a financial donation by calling 760-376-2963, 360324-8178, or emailing keepersofthekern@gmail. com, or P.O. Box 655, Kernville, CA, 93238. The ceremony concluded after 9 p.m.

$900,000 grant proposal are being prepared for submission in January and/or February. More grant proposals are in line to be submitted in February, March, and/or April at which time a final, needed fund raising push

into November, if any, will be pursued. To donate please send $10 per name recognition and where each person recognized is from to KRVHF, POB 1249, Lake Isabella, CA 93240.

Weapons Station. He went on to accept a position as a senior program manager with General Dynamics and served as Executive Director of the China Lake Alliance, a community advocacy group, designed to support the US Navy at China Lake.

Over the course of his three years with the Board of Supervisors, Gleason has shown a dedication to agriculture, energy and military issues confronting the First District and has pledged to foster a job-creating economy in Kern County.