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Brandon Johnston Courier Out & About Ancient Native American rock art is the central theme for the expanded second annual Ridgecrest Petroglyph Festival in Ridgecrest. The celebration during the weekend of November 7 and 8 includes a street fair, Native American film showcase, crafts from Native American artists, tours to the Coso

■ Veterans Day Service Nov. 11 A Veteran’s Day service will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. at the Kern River Valley Cemetery District Veteran’s wall. Guest speakers include Daures Stephens and David Barr.

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Thousands are expected at California’s largest Native American Heritage Month Celebration in Ridgecrest this weekend. A Native American ring dance is performed at the Inter-Tribal Powwow in 2014.

Veterans Day is a public holiday that is dedicated to honoring anyone who has served in the United States military. The holiday began as a day to remember the end of World War I and was declared a holiday by President Woodrow Wilson in 1919. Originally known as Armistice Day, the h o l i d ay b e c a m e Veterans Day in 1954. When Woodrow W i l s o n d e c lared November 11 a holiday, the primary intention was to have a day to reflect on the sacrifices of those who had served in the military during World War I. Observation of the holiday through parades and meetings was envisioned.

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Veterans Day always falls on November 11, but it may be observed on a different day due to the fact that it is a federal holiday. Federal employees and schoolchildren typically have the day off work and school, so the holiday is observed on the Monday following the actual date if it happens to fall on a weekend. November 11 was chosen as the official date for Veterans Day in reference to the ending of World War I. Germany signed an armistice with the Allies that signaled the end of the war at 11 a.m. on November 11, 1918.

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Situation report John Prettyman, USACE Courier Update The Army Corps of Engineers would like to thank everyone who participated in their public

Petrogylphs, and an InterTribal Powwow. With the petrogylphs located on the China Lake Naval Base, the festival has created a historic collaboration between the U.S. Navy and the tribes taking part in the powwow. Presented by the Cherokee Community of Central California, the Inter-Tribal Powwow will take place at Kerr McGee Center. The event features a traditional Cherokee hog-fry and potluck,

meetings last month. They are reviewing questions and concerns to ensure that all are addressed. Drilling in the southbound lane of Highway 155, next to the main dam, is expected to be complete by Friday, Nov. 6. Geologic data from three borings will help provide pertinent information for design of a floodwall to be constructed adjacent to the roadway as part of the Corps’ project, which will raise both the main and auxiliary dams and their abut-

Interest in local Michael Batelaan Courier Stay tuned After a 13 year lull, the need for a local skate park in Lake Isabella is again catching some air. On Friday, Oct. 30, about 25 people came out to the Senior Center to hear about a resurgence in the possibility of a skate park. The meeting was

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ments on each end up to 16 feet. They are taking advantage of the low lake level to install new staff gauges to measure lake elevation, because the old ones will be removed with the emergency spillway excavation. All the work will be done off the road and will not have any impact to Highway 155 traffic. The Recreation/USFS Relocation EA No. 3 is scheduled for release in draft form on Thursday, Nov. 19. As a result, they will be holding public meetings

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public process to the group, and stressed that a plan has to be made. Kern County wants to do what the community wants to do, so the public will be responsible in deciding the exact type of skate park that will suit the needs of the Kern Valley. Lerude detailed Kern County’s commitment to this project and described

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Blankenship Rod Blankenship of Weldon, aka Buffalo Man, will be a featured speaker at the Ridgecrest Petroglyph Festival and Inter-Tribal Powwow this weekend. The Ridgecrest Petroglyph Educational

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on Monday through Wednesday, Dec. 7, 8 and 9, in Bakersfield, Lake Isabella and Kern-ville. A 30-day public review and comment period will begin after the release of the draft EA. The Lakeside Village Mobile Home Park property has been acquired and all residents have been relocated. The Corps is securing vacated trailers until they are removed. Work is anticipated to begin in November and conclude by the end of December.

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moderated by Kern County First District Supervisor, Mick Gleason, and the details were supplied by Kern County Parks and Recreation Director, Bob Lerude, and his park planner, John Laybourn. Weldon resident turned activist, Teresa Contreras, also addressed the group. Gleason explained the

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dancing, as well as other entertainment throughout the day. In conjunction with the other events of the Petroglyph Festival, the weekend will be Southern California’s largest Native American Heritage Month celebration. More than 15,000 are expected to attend the festival with many taking trips to see the perfectly preserved

the constraints that the government agency has in executing the project. He reminded the group about the previous Kern Valley attempt to build a skate park and advised that the County has still allocated the corner of Elizabeth Norris Road and Lake Isabella Blvd. by

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■ Teen Iron Chef November 6 Calling all teenagers to Teen Iron Chef at 4 p.m. at the Kern River Valley Branch Library in Lake Isabella. Create your best dishes for judges. Contestants will have a limited time to make a main dish and a side dish from a mystery box of supplied ingredients. Bring your culinary skills on Friday, Nov. 6 and see if you have what it takes to be the KRV Teen Iron Chef! RSVP 760-549-2083 or by email elisabeth.duvall@ kerncountylibrary.org.

■ Paint Night with Karlo Henry November 6 Kern River Valley Art Association, G3 and Century 21 present a Workshop and FUNdraiser on Friday, Nov. 6 from 6 to 9 p.m. at 11000 Kernville Road in Kernville. $40 includes step-by-step instruction, take-home acrylic paint kit, canvas, Paul Mooney’s famous barbecue, wine and refreshments. RSVP to 760-379-6162, 818-939-1546 or email G3@krvaa.org or rsvp@krvaa.org. ■ Harvest Craft Bazaar November 6, 7 and 8 Don’t miss the 27th annual Harvest Craft Bazaar at St. Jude’s Catholic Church in Wofford Heights Friday through Sunday, Nov. 6-8. There will be hand crafted gifts, food, drawings, a huge yard sale, a gift basket auction and lots of fun.

Regular activities Fridays

■ 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.

Mondays

■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-583. ■ 1 p.m. (3rd Mon.), Kern Valley Democratic Club, Lakeridge Mobile Home Pk. Clubhouse, Lake Isabella. ■ 1 p.m., Line dance classes, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-0043. ■ 3 p.m. (2nd Mon.-Board/4th Mon.-Member ship), Kernville Chamber. 760-376-2629. ■ 6 - 9 p.m., KRV Comm. Orchestra, Cerro Coso College, Lake Isabella. 760-376-4461. ■ 6:30 - 8 p.m., Boy Scout Troup 690, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760-812-7082. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Mon.), KRV Art Assoc., Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2844. Dark July/August.

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■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 10 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern Valley Garden Group. 760-379-1129. ■ 10 a.m. - noon; 1p.m.- 3 p.m. Kern County Department of Public Health Immunization Clinic 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella. 877-818-4787 ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., L.I. ■ Noon to 2 p.m. No cost craft class, Faith Community Church. Call 760-812-0755. ■ 2 p.m. KRV Cemetery District. (2nd Tue. every other month). Public invited. 760-376-2189. ■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-Bodfish Property Owners, Senior Center, Lake Isabella 760-379-5552. ■ 6:30 p.m., (2nd Tue.) Epilepsy Support Group, Bakersfield. 760-376-1606 or 760-258-5272. ■ 7 p.m., (4th Tue.), KRV Historical Society, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

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■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9:30 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), Dam Quilters,

■ Emergency Food Assistance November 7 Pre-packaged boxes of DEFAP food are meant to assist families experiencing loss of income due to unemployment or reduced work schedules caused by the drought. Lake Isabella Senior Center from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7 at 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd. in the back parking lot.

River Valley Astronomy Club will host its next star party. Come look through their telescopes, or if you have a telescope, bring it. Bundle up, bring a lounge chair, hot drink, and snack, and look for telescopes set up in the parking lot. The star party will run from 6 to 9 p.m. If cloudy call ahead to Rich 760-3761291 or 760-376-6290.

■ Operation Christmas Child packing parties, November 7 Pick up a free GO box or pack a shoebox at Barnes Bargains, RiteAid, Coffee Mill Café, all in Lake Isabella, or Campfire Market in Wofford Heights, 9 a.m. to noon, on Saturday, Nov. 7. Call Irene Martinson at 760-417-2279 for more information.

■ Veterans to be honored November 10 The Kern River Valley Elks Lodge 2358 in Wofford Heights will host a dinner to honor all valley military veterans on Tuesday, Nov 10. All military veterans will receive a free dinner starting at 6 p.m., $9 for all others. The menu will be pulled pork, rolls, baked beans, broccoli slaw and chocolate cake.

■ Veterans Day dinner November 7 Enjoy a 10 oz. rib eye steak with a baked potato and salad for only $7 pre-sale for the veteran and $15 pre-sale guest. At the door, veterans are $8 and guests are $16. Get your tickets at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 7665 at 2811 Nugget Ave., Lake Isabella. Call 760-3793877 for more information.

■ Veterans Day service November 11 A Veteran’s Day service will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. at the Kern River Valley Cemetery District Veteran’s Wall. Guest speakers include Daures Stephens and David Barr. For further information, contact the cemetery office 760-3762189.

■ Star Party November 7 Starting at dusk on Saturday, Nov. 7, at the parking lot at Old Isabella Road, the Kern

■ Keepers of the Kern November 12 Isabella Lake cleanup. Meet at the parking area at Old Isabella Road camping area right off Highway 178 past the Auxiliary Dam at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12. With the lower water level, the area to be covered is huge and extra volunteers are needed. Come out and join us as we do some much needed housekeeping on the shores. For more information, to RSVP or to sign up to be a Keepers Trash Warrior call, 760-376-2963, 360-3248178 or keepersofthekern @gmail.com.

senior apts., Lake Isabella. 760-223-0762. ■ 9:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 661-867-2579. ■ 10:00 a.m., T.A.P. Thought and Perception, Tank Park, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3304. ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella. ■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commerce, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5236. ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, VFW Lake Isabella. 760-376-3138. ■ 1 - 2:30 p.m., Grief Support Group, Optimal Hospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion Riders Post 711 VFW, Senior Center Lake Isabella. Dark July/August. ■ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Live band. ■ 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, 2nd and 4th, except holidays,Wofford Blvd., Wofford Hts. ■ 7 p.m., Al-Anon, Christ's Fellowship Church, Wofford Hts. 760-223-3050 or 760-379-7312 ■ 7 p.m. (3rd Wed.), Fish & Game Habitat Club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-9114.

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■ First and Third Thursdays, Kern County Veteran's Services County complex, 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella 661-868-7300 or 866-218-5367. ■ 8:30 and 10 a.m., Mediyoga, Lake Isabella Senior Center. ■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 9 a.m. - noon, Thursday Painters, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5329. ■ 9:30 a.m., (3rd Thu.), Fire Safe Council, Supervisor’s office, County Bldg., Lake Isabella. ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., LI ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, VFW Lake Isabella. 760-376-3138. ■10:30 a.m. Toddler Story Time, Lake Isabella Library, 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. 760-549-2083. ■ 11:45 a.m. (4th Thu.), KRV Women’s Club meeting, Elks Lodge. ■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831 ■ Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove. ■ 3:30 - 5 p.m. (4th Thu.), Kern River Valley Collaborative, Veterans Hall, Rm. 1., Lake Isabella. 760-379-2556, ext. 601. ■ 5 - 7 p.m., VFW Taco Thursday, open to public. 760-379-3877. ■ 4-6 p.m. (3rd Thu.), Republican Assembly of the Kern River Valley, 6075 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-378-3695 or 760-376-1462. ■ 6 p.m., Rotary Club, KRV Elks Lodge, Wofford Heights. 760-376-2844. ■ 6 p.m., Weight Watchers, Highland Chapel 5301 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. Weigh-in 5:30 p.m. ■ 7 p.m. (45h Thurs.) KRV Gun Assc. Jan - Oct. Kernville Chamber, KRVGAnews@gmail.com ■ 6:30 p.m., Sweet Adelines, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. New members welcome. ■ 7 p.m., (3rd Thu.), Kern Valley Astronomy Club, Museum, Kernville. 760-376-1291.

AA Meetings

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

Bingo Guide

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

■ Stuffed animal sleepover November 12 Have you ever wondered what happens at the library when it’s closed? The Kern River Valley Branch Library staff will share their secret world with your stuffed animal friends at our Stuffed Animal Sleepover. Children are invited to bring their stuffed animal to the library between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12 and then invited to return to the library on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 2 p.m. for a Stuffed Animal Picnic. They will be reunited with their animals, watch a show of what they did while at the library, make a fun craft and, of course, eat! Dolls and other “babies” also welcome. One toy per child. Contact the library at 760-549-2083 ■ Holiday bazaar November 13 and 14 Ladies of the Elks will have their annual holiday bazaar on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 1314 at the Elks Lodge in Wofford Heights. If you want a table, call Jadeen Schroeder at 760-417-1693. There are a limited amount of tables available. ■ Indian Community Thanksgiving November 14 The Kern Valley Indian Community will be hosting the annual Thanksgiving dinner at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14 at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. The Tribal Council will be providing the dinner. Jim McClurken, the tribe’s researcher, will be the guest speaker. He will give an update on Federal recognition. Marjorie Albitre will open the General Store, a tribal fund raiser. Please bring items for the raffle, a salad or dessert and any gently used clothing and household appliances for giveaway. ■ Operation Christmas Child packing parties, November 14 Pick up a free GO box or pack a shoebox at Barnes Bargains or RiteAid in Lake Isabella, or Campfire Market in Wofford Heights, 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Nov. 14. Call Irene Martinson at 760-417-2279 for information. ■ KRVECF Gala November 14 Each year, the Kern River Valley Education and Cultural Foundation holds a fundraising dinner with music. They award scholarships, like the new Rev. Chuck White Memorial Scholarship and the $1,000 Clayton Witherow Academic Achievement Award.. It will be at the Kern River Valley Masons’ Lodge in Kernville from 5:30 to 11 p.m. Call Debbie Hess at 760-709-1188 for more information.

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Update on efforts to make travel safer in the canyon section of Highway 178 Vera Anderson, Travel Safer SR178 Dear fellow Travelers on the Canyon Section of Highway 178: On Sept. 30, a group of Fellow Travelers met to catch-up on what has been going on. Also at that meeting, we discussed with Caltrans engineer, Nicolas Esquivel, safety improvements we would like to see on the canyon section of Highway 178. He said he would report to us in about 30 days on four issues we discussed with him that day and would meet with us to discuss his responses shortly thereafter. Those items include: ■ Establishing proper turn-outs that conform to existing regulations as to size, shape, and signage. (No such turnouts exist despite roadside signs saying that slow drivers should use turn-outs.) ■ Installing rumble strips along double yellow lines to discourage drivers crossing over them. (Research data suggest these are effective in reducing accidents.) ■ Removing and/or modifying rocks along the canyon section that have caused, or could cause, damage to RVs, trucks and other vehicles because they hang over or above the white lines at the outer edge of the road. (If you have experienced such damage or know of someone who has, we would appreciate a short description of the incident.) In addition, attendees at the meeting were informed of other on-going Fellow Travelers activities: ■ The brochure and poster giving hints on how to travel the canyon section of Highway 178 more safely are about ready for publication. The plan is to use these items at community meetings and

schools, post or distribute them at commercial locations and publish them in newspapers. ■ When you go to the Reel Cinema, you will be treated to the same safety message on the screen before the feature movie. ■ Presentations to community groups on these same safety hints for travel on the Canyon Section and on the efforts being made with Caltrans for road improvements are in full swing. (If you belong to such a group and want a speaker for one of your meetings, notify us please.) ■ Attempts to get statistics on accidents, fatalities and injuries on the canyon section have been frustrating, but our efforts to get this information continue. ■ We now have the opportunity to reach high school students with canyon-safe driving tips in addition to traditional drivers’ education. ■ We have been getting great co-operation from local newspapers which have published a host of articles on the efforts of Fellow Traveler and have published many letter to the editors. One of these newspapers also just published accident statistics for September, 2015, submitted by CHP Officer Scott Griswold. ■ We now have the support and help of CHP Sergeant Michelle Skieresz, the replacement, at least temporarily, for Sergeant Hefner who was very helpful over the past months. ■ Arrangements have been made for financial contributions to print safety brochures and posters to be tax deductible. We have already received two un-solicited contributions. (How great is that?) You will shortly receive details on how to make a contribution. Please feel free to contact any member of what we call the “Steering Committee” with any and all suggestions you may have or details of any accidents or near misses you have experienced or witnessed. These folks are: Vera and Ernie Anderson, Linda Diaz, Gary Geivet, JoAnn and Erie Johnson, Vicki and Rod Middleworth, Don Morrison/Jacqueline Morgan and Robert Rusby.

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Oops, I did it again! I managed to forget a major holiday. No, not a Presidents’ Day, not a Star Spangled Day and not somebody’s birthday. Nope! I forgot to Middleworth write about Halloween! From the time I was a little shaver, to the times my kids were there, my grandkids and now my great grandkids, Halloween has always been a biggie. The last few years because of where we live on top of a mountain with no neighbors close by there are no trick or treaters. With our kids, there was excitement and the probability of candy and gum and other goodies. It was the same with the grandkids and our great grandkids. Of course at the very beginning, there was my brother and I, with sweaty hands clutching candy, hot cider, caramel apples and a host of other sweets. We were pretty smart and we knew where the special folks gave out Hershey bars. You had to get there early (and we did) for when the chocolate was gone they closed the door, turned off the lights and that was it until next year. There was one place where we were invited in, seated in a chair and were served hot cider. The lady of the house would tell a ghost story, which often scared the little kids, but not us, we were too brave. Ha, we had shivers and goose bumps just like every-

The Kernville Chamber of Commerce is observing new winter hours. The office will be open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. According to Lilly Mason, executive director, should you need assistance after hours, we will be available via email.

Wofford Heights resident Rod Middleworth is a retired security manager for Pacific Bell.

Clothes and blanket donations for winter needed Gently used clothes of all sizes, coats, shoes, socks and blankets are needed. All items collected will be given out free to those in need on Saturday, Nov.14 at Tank Park in Lake Isabella. If you’d like to donate any items, there are two drop off locations: State Farm Insurance, Tuesday and Thursday in Lake Isabella and the Kern River Courier Monday through Friday in Wofford Heights. For more information, call 760-379-4828.

St. Jude Fall Festival this weekend St. Jude Catholic Church in Wofford Heights is having its annual Fall Festival on Friday through Sunday, Nov. 6, 7 and 8. All are welcome to attend, with no admission charge, from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Sunday. There will be a large yard sale, a food pantry with baked goods, locally produced honey, jams and jellies, craft and religious items for sale inexpensively, raffle tickets, silent auction, gift baskets and more. The kitchen and snack bar will be open offering food and soft drinks. All of this occurs at St. Jude Catholic Church, 86 Nellie Dent Drive, Wofford Heights. Call the Parish Office at 760-376-2416 for more information.

Paint Night with Karlo Henry Kern River Valley Art Association, G3 and Century 21 present a Workshop and fundraiser on Friday, Nov. 6 from 6 to 9 p.m. at 11000 Kernville Road in

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one else. One house we went to had a little old lady who would make us show our costume, explain who we were and then would hand us a fat tootsie roll. The houses with the long lines with kids standing outside were the special ones for instead of getting a small hand full of candy corn, we would get something valuable like bubble gum and jaw breakers. When I lived in Big Bear Lake, kids were separated by distance and instead of trick or treating we would attend a Halloween party. There we bobbed for apples, pinned a tail on a donkey and went on a scavenger hunt. The few of us who had costumes were judged and received special prizes. I remember one year when I was about 10, I was dressed like the Lone Ranger complete with hat, badge, guns, chaps and special boots. I swaggered around challenging anyone that would listen to a quick draw contest. Some of the older kids who didn’t trick or treat soaped windows and tipped over out-houses. Hopefully there would be no one in the structure when it was tipped. Soaping windows consisted of the user taking a bar of soap and drawing pictures on windows of houses where people wouldn’t answer their doors. I looked forward to when I would be old enough to tip over out-houses, but I moved to the big city where they didn’t even know what an out-house was. These were days of innocence and makes special my memories of Halloween.

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Prayer for Souls Father Showreddy, of St. Jude’s Catholic Church in Wofford Heights, visited the cemetery in Kernville Monday to pray for the dead on All Soul’s Day.

Saints Dan Schlensker, Courier Columnist Another Halloween has come and gone as well as the church festival from which it was named: All Saints’ Day. That special day was designated in the early church Schlensker to commemorate primarily people who had been martyred on account of their faith, or had lived exemplary lives to the glory of God. It is worth noting that the Greek word, martureo, from which we get “martyr,” means to witness. There’s hardly a better way to demonstrate one’s faith or prove one’s love for the Lord than to give one’s life on account of his/her faith. It was those venerated witnesses, who were remembered, and for whom God was praised, on All Saints’ Day. The previous day, then, was called All Hallows Eve, which morphed into “Halloween.” It’s interesting to note that the word “saint” (singular) very seldom occurs in the Bible - only a handful of times, perhaps. But the plural form, “saints” is found scores of times! In the Old Testament two words are translated “saints,” one of which means “faithful or devout” and the other “holy.” Since the Bible also defines righteousness or holiness as coming from faith from the very beginning (see Genesis 15:6, Romans 4:3, Galatians 3:6, James 2:23), these Old Testament saints were people who trusted in God. In the New Testament there’s only one word,

which is translated “saints.” It is “hagios,” which means “holy ones.” And according to the counsel of the New Testament, the only way to get “holy” is through faith in Jesus Christ. After asserting holiness as an expectation of God, Who, according to the apostle Peter (1st letter, 1:16), said, “You shall be holy, for I am holy” (Leviticus 20:7, Genesis 17:1), Peter calls the Church, the followers of Jesus, “a holy nation” (1 Peter 2:9). And we discover how they got to be a “holy nation” in Revelation 7. The elder, with whom the apostle John had been conversing, says as they look at that glorious heavenly scene including a “great multitude, which no one could count, …standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, and palm branches were in their hands; and they cry out with a loud voice, saying, ‘Salvation to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb,’ …and they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.” In other words, they got there by trusting Jesus, Who, Himself, said, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father, but through Me” (John 14:6). That’s who the saints always were, who they are now and who they always will be: quite simply, believers in Jesus, who have received from Him forgiveness for their sins and right standing before God now and forever, won for them by the blood shed on the cross! Dan Schlensker is pastor of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Lake Isabella.

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1. Is the Book of Leviticus in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. About whom did Jesus say, “For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men?” Physicians, Hypocrites, Sadducees, Adamites 3. From Genesis 29, what childless woman was jealous of her sister’s fertility? Candace, Abigail, Rachel, Herodias 4. In what book of the Bible do we find the story of Samson and Delilah? Judges, Numbers, Exodus, 1 John 5. From Genesis 39, whose wife tried to seduce a handsome slave? Daniel, Shimei, Potiphar, Achan 6. What farmer winnowed his barley at night as found in Ruth 3? Abner, Eleazar, Boaz, Joab Answers: 1) Old; 2) Hypocrites; 3) Rachel; 4) Judges; 5) Potiphar; 6) Boaz © 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.

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■ 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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Calendar, Continued from page 2 ■ Houchin Blood Drive November 17 The KRV blood drive will take place at the First Baptist Church in Lake Isabella, from noon to 6 p.m. on Tuesday Nov. 17. 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. You must be at least 16 years and weigh at least 110 lbs. ■ Neighborhood Watch Meeting November 17 Join KRCWH at 6 to 8 p.m. at New Life Assembly of God. Discussion will be on local valley concerns such as suspicious activity, crime and ways to deter these issues. Call Darlene Studdard at 760-793-1993 for more information. ■ KRVFSC Meeting November 19 On Thursday, Nov. 19, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

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Catchin’ some mudbugs! Matt Freeman Courier Columnist In the south, everyone knows what a crawdad, affectionately called the mudbug, is. There is nothing like having some fresh boiled craw- Freeman dads and Cajun style food on a Friday night hanging out with some good friends. What many folks don’t know is that crawdads are native to pretty much all parts of the country, and also have been introduced into many areas. Here in the Kern River Valley is no exception. We have an extensive crawdad population in both the lake itself and the Upper and Lower Kern River. The lake and Lower Kern have an all red species. I have no clue what they are actually called scientifically, but I am pretty sure they are an introduced species. The Upper Kern has native crawdads, and they get big, I have seen them up there over eight inches long. You can tell the difference by whether or not they have white on their pinchers. The native crawdads do. Crawdads are basically fresh water lobster, and taste like it too. They are great eating. The taste is sort of a combination of shrimp and lobster and a bit gamey depending on where and when you catch them. Preparation is very simple, some salted boiling water and fresh crawdads is all it takes. Then just crack the tails off and serve hot.

The California Department of Wildlife has regulations regarding crawdad fishing, but they are very simple. To find them, check online or grab a CDFW regulation book for free at any sporting goods store. The best way to catch crawdads is with a crawdad cage, they are very easy to set up. Simply bait them, put them in the water on a line and a tether and let them sit, usually overnight. If you are in the right spot you will know because it will be full of fresh mudbugs. The best spots in the Lower Kern are the big slow moving pools, same for the Upper Kern and they seem to get more prevalent as you go up towards Limestone Campground. That is my observation at least. On the Lower Kern, you can fill the cages overnight if you are in the spot, the Upper Kern usually does not produce as many, but like I said, they are much larger, and they are just plain cool looking with the white pincers! In Isabella Lake, just place cages with bait near tree stumps or on the shore line, they frequent structure so don’t place cages in sandy or loamy bottoms. Everything will eat a crawdad in the lake, that’s why they are great bait so put your traps where the mudbugs have some protection and they will come out to play after dark. Give it a shot. It’s something fun to do and you will have some great eating too! Matt Freeman is a local resident, businessman and outdoorsman and can be reached at cooltuna12@yahoo.com or 760-223-0880.

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Kern Valley Hospital Emergency Department McCray & Laurel, Mt. Mesa 760-379-2681 Recreation information ■ U.S. Forest Service Isabella Lake office: 4875 Ponderosa Drive. 760-379-5646 ■ Kernville office: 105 Whitney Rd. 760-376-3781 Closed weekends. General information ■ Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce 6404 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella 760-379-5236 866-KRV4FUN ■ Kernville Chamber of Commerce 11447 Kernville Rd. Kernville 760-376-2629 866-KERNVILLE (corner Sierra Way & Kernville Roads)

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Down trees force temporary closure of Trail of 100 Giants Denise Alonzo, USFS Courier 4-1-1 In the interest of public safety, the Forest has temporarily closed the Trail of 100 Giants until the hazardous tree situation can be dealt with. This closure is in effect and portions of the trail may be opened once they are determined to be safe for public travel. The annual closure of the Western Divide Highway, by Tulare County when

the road is no longer safe for travel, may keep the Trail of 100 Giants closed until spring due to weather. While the Trail of 100 Giants is temporarily closed, the Forest Service encourages the public to visit the lesser known areas within the Giant Sequoia National Monument. Giant Sequoias can be seen along the Nelson Trail in the Belknap, McIntyre and Wheel Meadow Groves near the community of Camp Nelson.

Special disabled veteran reduced-fee licenses available Andrew Hughan, CDFW Courier Update The California Department of Fish & Wildlife offer reduced-fee hunting and fishing licenses to both resident and nonresident disabled veterans. CDFW also offers several special hunting and fishing opportunities for eligible veterans. Any honorably discharged, disabled veteran with a 50 percent or greater service-connected disability who wants to fish or hunt in California is eligible. Disabled veterans can now prequalify to purchase reduced-fee disabled veteran licenses via e-mail. Once a disabled veteran has pre-qualified, they can purchase low-cost disabled veteran sport fishing and/or hunting licenses, each year, anywhere licenses are sold. Special hunting blinds have been constructed to be accessible to people with mobility impairments at some state wildlife areas and some National Wildlife Refuges. If you have any questions or

requests regarding accessibility, contact CDFW’s accessibility coordinator Melissa Carlin at 916-651-1214. Certification from the United States Department of Veterans’ Affairs and proof of completion of a hunter education course is required at the time of application. The first license must be purchased from a CDFW License Sales Office. Subsequent licenses may be purchased from any license agent or online, and at that time, a copy of a previous year’s California Disabled Veterans’ Hunting License will serve as identification. The 2016 reduced-fee fishing license applications and reduced-fee hunting license applications are now available online. All California sport fishing licenses are valid January 1 through December 31 each year, and make excellent holiday gifts for veterans. Hunting licenses are valid July 1 through June 30. More information about licenses, are available on the CDFW website.

Trivia Test By Fifi Rodriguez 1. TELEVISION: In what 1990s television series did the character of The Log Lady appear? 2. ANATOMY: What organ in the body produces bile? 3. SCIENCE: The science of classifying things is called? 4. PRESIDENTS: Who was the first U.S. president to lose a re-election bid? 5. HISTORY: Who was the first African-American to be elected to Congress from Georgia since Reconstruction and later appointed ambassador to the United Nations? 6. GEOGRAPHY: What country's capital is Addis Ababa? 7. MATH: In geometry, what is a perfectly round ball called? 8. AD SLOGANS: What product was claimed in advertisements to be “good to the last drop"?” 9. MOVIES: Who was the oldest performer to receive an Oscar for Best Actor? 10. QUOTES: What 20th-century humorist once said, “All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence, and then success is sure.”

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ARIES (Mar. 21 to Apr. 19) Your ruling planet, Mars, allows you to assume a sense of command that can helps you turn a chaotic workplace situation into one that’s orderly, productive and, yes, even friendly. TAURUS (Apr. 20 to May 20) Getting a relationship that’s been stuck in a rut up and running again depends on how far you want to run with it. Be honest with yourself as you consider which decision to make. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Be wary of rumors that seem to be coming from everywhere this week. Waiting for the facts before you act means never having to say you’re sorry you followed the wrong lead. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A difficult personal matter might prompt you to turn to a trusted friend to help you sort through a maze of emotional conflicts. The weekend should bring welcome news. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Some of the new people coming into your life could play pivotal roles in future personal and professional matters. Meanwhile, an old friend might have an important message. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) A delay in getting things moving on schedule can be a blessing in disguise. Use this extra time to do more research so you can buttress any of the weaker points with solid facts.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) You might need to get involved in a personal matter before it becomes a serious problem. Also, be wary of someone offering to mediate, unless you can be sure of his or her motives. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Taking sides in a workplace or domestic dispute could prolong the problem. Stay out and stay cool. Then you can be friends with both parties when things settle down. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) A friendship has the potential to become something more, and with this week’s aspects favoring romance, you might feel that this possibility is worth exploring. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) The new job you want might require you to relocate. If so, keep an open mind and weigh all the positives and negatives before making your decision. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) A new relationship seems to be everything you could have hoped for. Congratulations. Meanwhile, it’s not too early to get some feedback on that new project you’re working on. PISCES (Feb. 19 to Mar. 20) You might have decided to get out of the fast-moving current and just float around hither and yon for a while. But you might find that the new opportunity is too tempting to turn down.

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Lake Isabella - 2 bed, 2 bath refurbished Mobile Home with 2 car carport, patio/deck, in nice 55+ Park. $722/mo. Call (760) 964-2514 ____________________________

Wofford Heights - trailer in 55+ park, $325/mo, water/trash pd, call Clint @ (310) 489-5990 ____________________________ Kernville - 468 Sirretta - 2bd/1ba house with 2 car gar., laundry, new flooring, freshly painted. $850/mo+deposit. (909) 518-7343 ____________________________ Kernville, 1 Grove Park - 3bd/2ba house on cul-de-sac close to downtown w/2 car garage, shed, fenced yd., no smoking, pets ok. $1,075/mo + $700 deposit., (760) 812-7670 or (760) 376-1937 ____________________________ Riverkern Vacation Rental 2bd/2ba, $100/day (2 day min) $200 sec. dep. cash only pmts due prior to use. (805) 524-2480 ____________________________ Wofford Heights - 1bd/1ba + convertible room, private road, deck, lg fenced yard, 2 garages, pets ok, includes propane tank, pellet stove & pellet holder, trash pd., $600/mo, 1st and last (209) 245-3926 ____________________________

South Lake - Studio apt, $500/ mo + sec. dep, includes micro, washer/dryer, refrig & utilities (except cable). 951-236-2866 ____________________________

Wofford Heights - 2bd/1ba, 10’x 50’ MH on private lot, 55+ preferred, $400/mo + $150 deposit. (760) 376-6956 or 376-1981

Wofford Hts - 3bd/2ba, 2 car garage, patio/deck, private with lake & mountain views, $1,150/mo lease, pets on approval, no smoking, shown by appointment. 760-301-2855

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Lake Isabella - 1/bed, 1/bath refurbished Mobile Home with 2 car carport, patio/deck, in nice 55+ Park. $522/mo. Call (760) 964-2514 ____________________________ Lake Isabella - 2 bed, 1 bath refurbished MH with 2 car carport, patio/deck, in nice 55+ Park. $622/mo. Call (760) 964-2514 ____________________________

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Kernville-Hi Ho Senior MHP, 11901 Sierra Way, 2bd/2ba apt, $490/mo + dep & utilities, no pets. 760-376-267 ____________________________ Wofford Hts-2bd/1ba, kit. + dining, lg. lvng rm w/fp, laundry rm, 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/pets, trash paid, bus stop across street, $550/mo. Special w/1 yr lease 760-220-8787 ____________________________

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I buy Mobile Homes Cash - 24 Hrs Call Bert - (760) 964-2514 ____________________________ Kern River Friends: Winter is coming. Clothes, coats, shoes, socks & blankets are needed. All will be given out FREE on Nov. 14. If you would like to donate, leave items @ St. Farm (Tues. & Thurs.) Lake Isabella or The Courier (Mon. through Fri.) in Wofford Hts. or call Jennie Cox 760-379-4828.

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

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

Mobile Homes For Sale Lake Isabella - 1bd/1ba single wide on own lot w/28’x30’ add on, excellent condition, front & rear access, RV storage, private fenced backyard, new water heater, owner will carry w/$5k down, balance @ $350/mo for 10 years. (760) 379-0475 ___________________________ Need Nothing - Move in Ready

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

Kernville- 1bd/1ba double wide MH in Sr. Park, walking distance to town, extra large living room, shaded yard, covered porch, carport, storage shed, pellet stove, evap cooler, propane heat, $20,000. Call 808-217-7925 or 909-851-4488 ___________________________ I buy Mobile Homes Cash 24 Hrs Call Bert (760) 964-2514

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: KPD LOCKSMITHING (2015B5706, 100 Cover Street, Maricopa, CA 93252. Mailing address: 100 Cover Street, Maricopa, CA 93252. REGISTRANT: Sean Edward Dunham, 100 Cover Street, Maricopa, CA 93252. 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: Sean E. Dunham. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 09/22/2015 and expires 09/22/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier October 16, 23, 30 and November 6, 2015. ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: ELIZABETH MILLSTONE MEDIA (2012-B4706) Street address of business: 1101 Elm Street, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Mailing address of Business: 1101 Elm Street, Tehachapi, CA 93561. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Natalia Moscowitz, 1101 Elm Street, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 08/06/2012. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 09/18/2015. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by J. Bojorquez, Deputy Clerk (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier: October 16, 23, 30 and November 6, 2015. ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: INFINITE MONEY (2012-B4707) Street address of business: 1101 Elm Street, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Mailing address of Business: 1101 Elm Street, Tehachapi, CA 93561. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Natalia Moscowitz, 1101 Elm Street, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 08/06/2012. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 09/18/2015. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk by J. Bojorquez, Deputy Clerk (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier: October 16, 23, 30 and November 6, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: LIZ CARES (2015-B5666), 1101 Elm Street, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Mailing address: 1101 Elm Street, Tehachapi, CA 93561. REGISTRANT: Natalia Moscowitz, 1101 Elm Street, Tehachapi, CA 93561. 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: Natalia Moscowitz. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 09/18/2015 and expires 09/18/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: A. Valenzuela. Published by the Kern River Courier October 16, 23, 30 and November 6, 2015. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF FRANK RONALD SETINC **(AMENDED)** BPB-15-002397 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of FRANK RONALD SETINC A PETITION for Probate has been filed by: JOHN KEVIN COSGROVE in the Superior Court of California, County of KERN. THE PETITION for Probate requests that JOHN KEVIN COSGROVE be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent's will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on: March 17, 2016 at 9:00 A.M. in Dept. P, located at 1215 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in Section 58(b) of the California Probate Code or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under Section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California Law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: BRIAN L. FOX,

Atty. 290 Maple Court, Suite 206 Ventura, CA 93003 (805) 658-9204 (Published: Kern River Courier: October 23, 30 and November 6, 2015) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2014-04460-CA, A.P.N.: 317620-18-00, Property Address: 18241 Saint Andrews Drive, Unit #314, Tehachapi Area, CA 93561-5210 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE ยง 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/13/2005. 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: Harvey R. Becker and Mary Becker, Husband and Wife as Joint Tenants. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive Trustee, LLC. Recorded 12/23/2005 as Instrument No. 0205353600 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 11/20/2015 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $171,144.60. 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: 18241 Saint Andrews Drive, Unit #314, Tehachapi Area, CA 93561-5210, A.P.N.: 317-62018-00. 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 $171,144.60. 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/DefaultM anagement/TrusteeServices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2014-04460-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: October 9, 2015. Western Progressive Trustee, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/MortgageSer vices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServic es.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE TRUSTEE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier October 23, 30 and November 6, 2015) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2014-08975-CA, A.P.N.: 388541-09-00, Property Address: 9110 La Sonrisa Way, Bakersfield, CA 93306 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE ยง 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY

OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 06/07/2006. 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: Walter Orlando Cuchilla-Gutierrez, a Single Man. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive Trustee, LLC. Recorded 06/16/2006 as Instrument No. 0206147247 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 11/20/2015 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $181,932.47. 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: 9110 La Sonrisa Way, Bakersfield, CA 93306, A.P.N.: 388-541-09-00. 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 $181,932.47. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource .com/MortgageServices/DefaultManage ment/TrusteeServices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 201408975-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: October 8, 2015. Western Progressive Trustee, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/Mortgage Services/DefaultManagement/TrusteeSe rvices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE TRUSTEE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier October 23, 30 and November 6, 2015) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2014-07439-CA, A.P.N.: 205073-05-00, Property Address: 9236 Aspen Avenue, California City, CA 93505 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE ยง 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 01/24/2005. 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: Wayne E. Roe, a Married Man, as His Sole and Separate Property. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive Trustee, LLC. Recorded 02/03/2005 as Instrument No. 0205027137 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 11/20/2015 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $144,677.64. 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: 9236 Aspen Avenue, California City, CA 93505, A.P.N.: 205-073-05-00. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $144,677.64. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource. com/MortgageServices/DefaultManage ment/TrusteeServices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 201407439-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: October 7, 2015. Western Progressive Trustee, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/MortgageSe rvices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServi ces.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE TRUSTEE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier October 23, 30 and November 6, 2015) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2015-00479-CA, A.P.N.: 256392-04-00, Property Address: 1213 Pinetree Drive, Frazier Park, CA 93225 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE ยง 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/23/2009. 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: Michael A. Brown and Amy R. Brown, Husband and Wife as Joint Tenants. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive Trustee, LLC. Recorded 11/11/2009 as Instrument No. 0209166867 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 11/30/2015 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue,

Bakersfield, California. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $253,515.64. 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: 1213 Pinetree Drive, Frazier Park, CA 93225, A.P.N.: 256-392-04-00. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $253,515.64. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource .com/MortgageServices/DefaultManage ment/TrusteeServices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 201500479-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: October 15, 2015. Western Progressive Trustee, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/MortgageSer vices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServic es.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE TRUSTEE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier October 23, 30 and November 6, 2015) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: BAD ASS BBQ (2015-B6274), 239 West China Grade Loop Drive, #A, Bakersfield, CA 93308. Mailing address: 239 West China Grade Loop Drive, #A, Bakersfield, CA 93308. REGISTRANT: Ryan Wayne Jensen, 239 West China Grade Loop Drive, #A, Bakersfield, CA 93308. Date the business commenced: 07/20/2015. Business is being conducted as an Individual. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Ryan Wayne Jensen. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 10/20/2015 and expires 10/20/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: A. Valenzuela. Published by the Kern River Courier October 30, November 6, 13 and 20, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: ADAPTIVE NETWORKS (2015-B6116), 1400 Easton Drive, Suite 113, Bakersfield, CA 93309. Mailing address: P.O. Box 21898, Bakersfield, CA 93390. REGISTRANT: WEDOITBETTER, Inc. 1400 Easton Drive, Suite 113, Bakersfield, CA 93309. . Date the business commenced: 01/01/2015. Business is being conducted as a Corporation. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of

the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Ryan VanAlstein. This statement filed with the County 10/12/ 2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: A. Valenzuela. Published by the Kern River Courier October 30, November 6, 13 and 20, 2015. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2015-01232-CA, A.P.N.: 498410-04-00, Property Address: 7415 Henness Court, Bakersfield, CA 93313 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE ยง 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 09/06/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Chester Booker and Roberta M. Booker, Husband and Wife as Joint Tenanta. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive Trustee, LLC. Recorded 09/20/2005 as Instrument No. 0205256878 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 12/04/2015 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $248,613.37. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 7415 Henness Court, Bakersfield, CA 93313, A.P.N.: 498-410-04-00. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $248,613.37. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/Default Management/TrusteeServices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2015-01232-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: October 15, 2015. Western Progressive Trustee, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/MortgageSe rvices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServi ces.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE TRUSTEE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier November 6, 13 and 20, 2015)

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices Legals, Continued from page 10 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2015-01725-CA, A.P.N.: 355304-08-00, Property Address: 5409 Peppertree Lane, Bakersfield, CA 933095774 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 05/14/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Stephen Miller and Mavourneen Miller, Husband and Wife as Joint Tenants. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive Trustee, LLC. Recorded 05/28/2004 as Instrument No. 0204123121 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 12/09/2015 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $108,010.37. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 5409 Peppertree Lane, Bakersfield, CA 933095774, A.P.N.: 355-304-08-00. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $108,010.37. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultM anagement/TrusteeServices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2015-01725-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: October 12, 2015. Western Progressive Trustee, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/MortgageSer vices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServic es.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE TRUSTEE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier November 6, 13 and 20, 2015) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2015-02116-CA, A.P.N.: 514623-01-00, Property Address: 3001 Ziff Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93313 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT

ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/19/2006. 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: Martha L. Guillermo, a Married Woman as Her Sole and Separate Property. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive Trustee, LLC. Recorded 10/31/2006 as Instrument No. 0206270150 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 12/04/2015 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $376,726.11. 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: 3001 Ziff Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93313, A.P.N.: 514-623-01-00. 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 $376,726.11. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/Default Management/TrusteeServices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2015-02116-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: October 15, 2015. Western Progressive Trustee, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/MortgageSe rvices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServi ces.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE TRUSTEE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier November 6, 13 and 20, 2015) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 15-0007 - APN: 429-12158-00-6 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05-11-2013. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On December 2, 2015 at 12:00 pm, Elite Trust Deed Services, Inc., a California Corporation as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust recorded 06-05-2013, as Inst. No. 0213078877 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Kern County, State of California, Executed by Jonna Lee Bowser, WILL SELL AT PUB-

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LIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) at: Outside the main entrance to the Wanda Kirk Library, 3611 Rosamond Blvd., Rosamond, CA 93560. ALL CASHIER'S CHECKS MUST BE MADE PAYABLE TO ELITE TRUST DEED SERVICES, INC. All rights, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 10701 Division Street, Mojave, CA 93502. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said Sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated cost, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $64,878.60. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Date: November 2, 2015. Elite Trust Deed Services, Inc., As Trustee, 554 West Lancaster Boulevard, Lancaster, CA 93534, 661-945-5525, Vickie Durham, Trustee Sale Officer NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on the notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgages, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 661-945-5525 using the file number 15-0007. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet web site. The best way to verify the postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. (Published by the Kern River Courier November 6, 13 and 20, 2015)

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Cerro Coso Kern Valley campus opens doors Cerro Coso Community College’s Open House in Lake Isabella will be on Monday, Nov. 16, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Register for spring 2016 classes. New students: get all of your Priority Registration requirements met in one day. Community members are welcome. Learn more about your accredited and updated local community college. Parents of high school students: Come and check us out. Obtain your college degree or career certificate locally and affordably. Phone 760-379-5501 for more information. See you at the Open House.

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

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

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Friday, November 6, 2015 Rough Fire recognition In a private event on Monday, Oct. 26, First District Supervisor Mick Gleason honored firefighters for their bravery and decisive actions that led to the rescue of fellow firefighter Rich Burgess during the Rough Fire. The event was held at the Forest Service Lake Isabella Visitor Center. The recognized firefighters included the Palomar Hotshots, the Breckenridge Hotshots and Helicrew 407. Congratulations to these brave men.

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Petroglyph, Continued from page 1 Coso Petrogylphs. A Master Class Speakers’ Series will include experts on Native American history, culture and desert life. Native American Heritage Month is an important time of recognition for the significant contributions the first Americans made to the establishment and growth of the U.S. Designated in 1990 by George H. W. Bush. Ridgecrest serves as the perfect location for the events, as the home of artifacts and petrogylphs dating more than 10,000 years old with Little Petroglyph Canyon alone containing one of the

largest concentrations in the Western Hemisphere. The unique location of the petrogylphs within the Naval Base has kept them in remarkably preserved condition, only accessible through tours with the Maturango Museum and the base. In an effort to increase accessibility for visitors hoping to see the petrogylphs, special bus tours have been designed for the weekend. Access is free to most of the events with registration online or at the weekend event. Tickets for the tours must be purchased in advance at maturango.org. For more information, visit the festival website rpfestival.com.

Buffalo, Continued from page 1 Foundation is holding the free admission event at the Old Town Theater, 215 W. Ridgecrest Blvd. on Saturday and Sunday. Buffalo Man will address the topic of the importance of the buffalo in the Native American’s daily life at noon on Saturday and 11 a.m. on Sunday. He will also describe the Nuui Cunni (Our House) Native American Intertribal Culture, Visitors’ Center and Museum at 11 a.m. on Saturday and noon Sunday.

Public invited to NAWSCL Community Day Nov. 7 Peggy Shoaf, China Lake public affairs Special presentations by VX-9, VX-31 and EOD, aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles, robots and a variety of other facets of China Lake technology will be available for viewing during Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake Community Day Nov. 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Armitage Airfield. Community Day was established to thank the local communities for their support. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. There will also be an MWR Kids' Zone available for a small fee. The Sandquist Gate will open to the public at 9:45 a.m. and will close to incoming traffic at 3 p.m. Drivers will need a valid driver's license for vehicular entrance and all guests 16 years of age or older will need a picture ID. To get to the Sandquist Gate, go north on China Lake Blvd and past the Inyokern Road intersection. Inyokern Road turns into Sandquist Road. From Inyokern Road, going east, turn left at the Inyokern Road and China Lake Blvd intersection. Signs will be posted. Updates to the Community Day activities will be posted on the NAWS China Lake Facebook page, NAWSChinaLake. Note: Vehicles and paraphernalia are subject to search. The following items are prohibited: large camera equipment, oversized camera bags, oversized purses (larger than 1 cubic foot), alcohol, glass, pets, weapons of any kind, mace, illegal drugs or paraphernalia (including medical marijuana), flammable liquids, fireworks, scooters, bicycles, skateboards and gang-related clothing, etc. Personnel found with prohibited items may be asked to leave the premises. Allowable items: include folding/camping chairs, water and childcare needs.

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the ball field as the location. Planner Laybourn described other skate parks that have been built in Kern County. A skater himself, Laybourn has been involved in all the skate parks developed in the county. He briefly described the differences in engineering between a slab with metal structures and a bowl-type park. Contreras got interested in a skate park effort last January. She started researching everything she could find about Kern County, the previous failed attempt and began emailing Lerude with

questions. She reviewed all the previous community development block grant documentation and the First District Master Plan. Her dedication arose from the desire to keep kids out of trouble give them something to do. She spent many hours going through past newspaper articles. She was not a local, her dad moved up from Bakersfield 10 years ago and she shortly followed. Not being local, she did not have a local network to rely on to hear about what had happened when the first skate park didn’t happen. She felt thwarted by the County but kept a positive attitude.

Along the way Contreras was introduced to Faith Community Church, which was very supportive of her efforts. The project was eventually picked up by Kern River Valley Revitalization, that frequently umbrellas local start up projects. She has now gained full support from other organizations and intends to see the project to completion. A Kern River Skate Park Committee is being formed and will meet at 3 p.m. on Wednesdays at the County Complex in Lake Isabella. You may contact Contreras at 760-299-3215 or sk8thalake@ yahoo.com