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Gateway to Christmas Holiday lights and sounds or as otherwise known, “Christmas in Kernville” is on display for your enjoyment every evening in Circle Park through New Years Eve with Santa arriving Friday and Saturday nights.

Don’t let the holidays cook your goose! ...your children, pets or anyone else for that matter. Holiday cooking accounts for 41 percent of all residential building fires in the month of December, according to the U.S. Fire Administration. Heating fires follow at 28 percent and open flame fires at 9 percent. With more cooking, decorations and open flames, the risk of house fires and burns increases drastically during the holiday season. "A serious burn or scald can be a lifealtering injury with an extremely painful recovery, especially for a child," said Dale Stauss, board chairman of Shriners Hospitals for Children. As experts in pediatric burn treatment, Shriners Hospitals for Children recommends a few simple precautions parents can take to help reduce the risk of house fires and burn injuries this holiday season: ■ Turn pot handles toward the back of the stove so children cannot reach them. ■ Never leave a hot stove or oven unattended. ■ Keep a lid or cookie sheet nearby to cover a pan if it catches on fire. ■ Water trees regularly. Discard when dry. ■ Keep trees away from heaters and flames. ■ Discard lights with bare wires, frays or kinks. ■ Never leave lighted candles unattended.

This year Kern River Valley charities are bracing for a holiday season of greater need while at the same time finding financial and volunteer resources stretched even thinner. ■ God's Storehouse This year God's Storehouse has relocated at 16475 Hwy. 178 in Weldon, next door to the KOA. They are open the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Tuesday of each month. Anyone in need of bread only may come from 10 to 11:45 a.m. and for those who need food and bread from noon to 3 p.m. Applications are still being accepted for

Michael Batelaan Courier Update The Corps is grateful for the community's support and involvement in the Isabella Lake Dam project. There were another series of public meetings Dec. 7-9 to discuss the draft Supplemental Environmental Assessment #3, which covers the relocations of the USFS facilities. 27 residents particiLocal comment period pated in the Lake Isabella extended to January 4 meeting and 36 in Kernville. The draft SEA is currently out for review and can be found at bit.ly/IsabellaDam. Any comments on this document can be provid-

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during this holiday season. If you feel impressed to help God's Storehouse you can mail your donations to P.O. Box 1875 Lake Isabella, Ca. 93240 or go to our Facebook page where you will find their Gofundme link. All donations are tax deductable. Gods' Storehouse has been helping those in need here in the Kern River Valley over 25 years and appreciates all the help our generous community has given them. ■ The Food Pantry The Lake Isabella Food Pantry would like to thank the Kern River Valley for all their support and invite everyone to the Christmas Eve party from 9 a.m. to 1

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ed until the extended deadline of January 4, 2016. As the engineering designs are completed, the Corps currently plans to begin construction on new USFS administrative, warehouse and fire station facilities as soon as summer 2016. Construction on the dams and spillways is slated to begin in late summer/early fall 2017. It is anticipated that all construction on the dam will be complete in 2022, at which point the lake will no longer be subjected to the current

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Holiday needs remain great Christmas dinner baskets. Families with children under age 17 may apply. Applications are accepted at God's Storehouse on Tuesdays. If you do not have transportation, please call 760-378-2880 and leave a message. To provide these services to our friends and neighbors God's Storehouse needs your help. Currently turkeys are their biggest need. There are drop off points for food donations at The Furniture Store in Lake Isabella, Mt. Mesa Market and both James Sierra Gateway markets in South Lake and Kernville. Monetary donations are needed throughout the year but especially

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Santa Sightings Courier Extra How he does it nobody knows, but Santa will still be making appearances in the Kern Valley up until Christmas Eve at the following events and locations. ■ Santa in Circle Park in December Santa arrives in a flurry to hear children's wishes and pictures with the kids. So bundle up and get ready for the holiday season in Kernville’s Circle Park. Santa will be at Circle Park in Kernville every Friday and Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. weather permitting. through December 19. ■ Bright Lights and Santa Join the residents of Scovern St. and the members of the Kern Valley High School CSF Honor Club on Scovern St. between Crestview and Webb in Lake Isabella as they light up the night. Enjoy holiday lights, cookies, hot chocolate, and a visit from Santa Claus, December 12, 18, and 19 from 6 p.m. to approx 8:30 p.m. All proceeds from cookie and hot chocolate

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water data: Wednesday 6 p.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 30,281 acre-feet 2015 Reservoir peak 47,666 acre-feet Pool maximum 568,075 acre-feet Pool safety limit 360,000 acre-feet Upper Kern Inflow 131 cfs* Lower Kern Outflow 150 cfs Borel Canal Outflow 0 cfs (stopped) Data from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers cfs=cubic feet per second 1 cu.ft. = 7.48 U.S. gallons 1 ac.ft.= 325,851 U.S. gal. *(5-hr average Kernville)

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sales will brighten the holidays of local families in need. ■Santa at the Food Pantry Last chance! Christmas Eve day, see Santa at the Food Pantry in Lake Isabella. Get a free picture with Santa. Food boxes and children's toys will be available to those who have pre-signed up. Call the Food Pantry for more information at 760-379-4825. To list your Santa sighting event you may email them to office@kernriver courier.com

■ Teen gift-making December 11 All teens grades 6th-12th are invited to the Lake Isabella library on Friday, December 11th at 4 p.m. to make Candy Sleighs. Give a sleigh as a Christmas present or add to your Christmas decorating. Whatever you choose to do with the finished product you will have a blast making these sweet sleighs! ■ Christmas Community Sing-a-Long December 11 Come and join us at The Church of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints, 6400 Park Ave.

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.

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

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

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■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9:30 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), Dam Quilters, senior apts., Lake Isabella. 760-223-0762.

Mt Mesa from 6 to 8 p.m. Free and fun for all. Refreshments. Accompanied by organist, piano, and string ensemble conducted by Leslie Hazard. For more information call Jean Pack, 760-376-2388.

■ Toys for pets December 12 At the Lake Isabella downtown Swap Meet. All proceeds go to the newly established Snip and Tip TNR program for feral cats. For more information contact Barbara Andrade at 760-417-2000. ■Prepare for El Niño December 12 The American Red Cross of Kern County is calling for new volunteers to help prepare for disaster response before El Niño arrives. The local Red Cross is hosting an event in order to recruit and train new seasonal volunteers who will be able to support disaster response in Kern County. The next training event is Saturday, December 12, at the Lake Isabella Senior Center 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Anyone interested in participating can register and learn more by visiting redcross.org/elninopreparedness. ■Tribute to Korean War Veterans December 12 The Kern River Community Wofford

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

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■ 9 a.m. - noon First and Third Thursdays, Kern County Veteran's Services County complex, 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella 661-868-7300. ■ 8:30 and 10 a.m., Mediyoga, Lake Isabella Senior Center. ■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 9 a.m. - noon, Thursday Painters, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5329. ■ 9:30 a.m., (3rd Thu.), Fire Safe Council, Supervisor’s office, County Bldg., Lake Isabella. ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., LI ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, VFW Lake Isabella. 760-376-3138. ■10:30 a.m. Toddler Story Time, Lake Isabella Library, 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. 760-549-2083. ■ 11:45 a.m. (4th Thu.), KRV Women’s Club meeting, Elks Lodge. ■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831 ■ Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove. ■ 3:30 - 5 p.m. (4th Thu.), Kern River Valley Collaborative, Veterans Hall, Rm. 1., Lake Isabella. 760-379-2556, ext. 601. ■ 5 - 7 p.m., VFW Taco Thursday, open to public. 760379-3877. ■ 4-6 p.m. (3rd Thu.), Republican Assembly of the Kern River Valley, 6075 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-378-3695 or 760-376-1462. ■ 6 p.m., Rotary Club, KRV Elks Lodge, Wofford Heights. 760-376-2844. ■ 6 p.m., Weight Watchers, Highland Chapel 5301 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. Weigh-in 5:30 p.m. ■ 7 p.m. (45h Thurs.) KRV Gun Assc. Jan - Oct. Kernville Chamber, KRVGAnews@gmail.com ■ 6:30 p.m., Sweet Adelines, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. New members welcome. ■ 7 p.m., (3rd Thu.), Kern Valley Astronomy Club, Museum, Kernville. 760-376-1291.

Heights proudly presents its 2nd annual tribute to veterans on Saturday December 12 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Reel Cinema. There will be free raffles and the program will be completed with the showing of MASH the original movie starring Donald Sutherland. ■ Bright Lights and Santa December 12 Come join the residents of Scovern St. and the members of the Kern Valley High School CSF Honor Club on Scovern St. between Crestview and Webb in Lake Isabella as they light up the night in Lake Isabella. Enjoy Christmas lights, cookies, hot chocolate, and a visit from Santa, from 6 p.m. to approx 8:30 p.m. All proceeds from cookie and hot chocolate sales will brighten the holidays of local families. ■ Star Party December 12 Starting after sunset at the parking lot at Old Isabella Road, the KRV Astronomy Club will host its next star party. Come view constellations, planets, nebulas, star clusters, galaxies, and more. Come look through their telescopes, or if you have a telescope, bring it. Bundle up, bring a lounge chair, hot drink and snack. The star party will run from 6 to 9 p.m. If cloudy, call ahead 760-376-1291 or 760-376-6290. ■ Kern Valley Community Orchestra Concert, December 13 The Kern Valley Community Orchestra will present its Winter Concert on Sunday, Dec.13 at 4 p.m. at the Kernville Elementary School. The program includes plenty of Christmas music. Some of the scholarship students will be playing with the orchestra too. There will be light refreshments at the intermission. Suggested donation is $10. ■ Story time December 17 On Thursday, December 17th at 10:30 a.m. the Lake Isabella Library story time will be a Christmas themed event with great stories, songs and a fun crafts. ■ Bright Lights and Santa December 18 and 19 Come join the residents of Scovern St. and the members of the Kern Valley High School CSF Honor Club on Scovern St. between Crestview and Webb in Lake Isabella as they light up the night in Lake Isabella. Enjoy Christmas lights, cookies, hot chocolate, and a visit from Santa, from 6 p.m. to approx 8:30 p.m. All proceeds from cookie and hot chocolate sales will brighten the holidays of local families. ■ Emergency food giveaway December 19 CAPK and Rotary KRV added another day of food distribution from 9 to 11 a.m. in the back Senior Center parking lot in Lake Isabella. See RotaryKRVfood on Facebook for updated information. ■ Commodities distribution December 21 Government food commodities will be distributed to those who qualify on Monday Dec. 28 at the New Life Church in Wofford Heights, Grace Chapel in Mt Mesa and at First Baptist Church in Lake Isabella. Distribution is 10 a.m. to noon. Please note this is change in location for the month of December in Lake Isabella. ■ KRV Collaborative December 24 There is no Kern River Valley Collaborative meeting the month of December. It will resume in January. Call 760-379-2556 or go to KRVFRC.org for more information.

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.

Submissions to the free Courier Calendar must be received by 1 p.m. on Tuesday to make Friday’s issue. Events must be open to the public. Any cost must be listed. Items submitted for a free Calendar listing may be shortened. Listings are printed in chronological order by date, event, and space available. Items deemed general business advertising will not be accepted. Event information compiled from direct submissions to office@kernrivercourier.com and krvmastercalendar. com.

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If you say that pardner, smile author says he 'slapped leather', that means he's trying to grab his gun without irritating his horse. At a Book readers campfire the term, 'palaver', means are diverse. Most to speak with other 'hombres' (cowof them will pick boys). Most cowboys refer to the up anything and 'chaps' that they wear over their read it. But pants, as an irritant they get which recently I have chaps their hide. noticed that If a rider says he has a 'hankering' Westerns are not means he wants something and is being written and Middleworth not asking for a hankie (Kleenex). fewer are being We move on to the word 'vittles' read. After thinking about this for which really doesn't need an explasome time, I am reasonably certain nation and could be any food you that the reading public runs across eat. words in a western novel that are If a cowboy gets called a 'polecat' difficult to understand and cause (skunk) he might say, "If you say that enough consternation, that they will pardner, smile, or I'll slap leather and read something irritate my horse else. So I again". If a Many western novels thought I would cowboy visits a start like this: take a few minbordello, the - Middleworth ladies of the utes to put some light on evening who some of the live there are unusual words and phrases that are called 'soiled doves'. If a cowpoke used. Here goes: goes to bed tired and dirty he might Many western novels start like say, that 'he rode hard and was put this: He was tall in the saddle, away wet' (sweaty). bronzed by the Arizona sun, a six 'Appaloosa' is a horse; not a gun on each lean hip. Now I should bunch of loose apples. The exprespoint out here that cowboys are sion 'Devil take the hindmost' refers often wearing a greasy hat, are to doggies (little cows), who are short, fat, sunburned, with rusty behind the herd and hard to find. guns At this point you can now write Once the introduction is over, we an e-mail spiced with some of these find a lot of wording that is hard to words which should make your understand. For instance, the novel friends jealous. You might even say, might say, he 'ambled' through the "Gosh, now I can read Westerns." forest. That usually means he was Excuse me while I palaver with walking on a trail and kept his eyes my wife about tonight's vittles! open for 'owlhoots' which are bad guys with large round eyes. Wofford Heights resident Rod Middleworth is a retired security manager for Pacific Bell. If he meets a bad guy and the Rod Middleworth Courier Columnist

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

Traffic Collisions - 25 Non-injury - 16 Injury - 8 DUI Arrests- 6 Suspended/Unlicensed Drivers Arrested - 25

Fatal - 1

Safety tip of the month: As the weather in the Kern River Valley gets colder, it's a good idea to carry extra food, water and warm blankets in case of an emergency. Planning ahead by stocking your vehicle can make a big difference in time of need. Slow down for poor weather conditions and give yourself plenty of time to safely reach your destination.Celebrate this 2015 Holiday Season safely. If you're going to drink, don't drive! Merry Christmas!

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The Corps welcomes your questions Tyler Stalker, USACE The Isabella Lake Dam Safety M o d i f i c a t i o n Stalker Project is an approved U.S. Army Corps of Engineers project to address three deficiencies (hydrologic, seismic and seepage/piping) which could lead to significant life loss in the event of dam failure. In 2012, the Corps completed a study analyzing potential measures to address each of the three problems. Since then, the project has entered the design phase to prepare for construction of a 16-foot raise of the main and auxiliary dams

including addition of filter and drainage layers, auxiliary dam buttress, new emergency spillway and labyrinth weir, and existing service spillway modifications. Relocation of Corps and U.S. Forest Service facilities is required to construct the dams and spillway features because these structures are in the footprint of the planned spillway. As we complete our engineering designs, we currently plan to begin construction on new USFS administrative, warehouse and fire station facilities as soon as summer 2016. Construction on the dams and spillways is slated to begin in late summer/early fall 2017. We anticipate all construction on the dam will be complete in 2022, at which point the lake will no longer be subjected to the current pool of 361,000 acre-feet. We want to answer your questions! If you're curious about the process or have specific questions for us, please use our form at spk.usace.army.mil/Contact.aspx or email us atspk-pao@usace.army.mil. We will try to answer your questions on a regular basis in our "Ask a Dam Question" segment. Send us your questions and stay tuned!

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Wreath laying ceremony The 7th annual Wreath Laying Ceremony honoring the nearly 4,000 Kern County veterans interred at the Bakersfield National Cemetery will take place on Saturday, Dec. 12, at 8:30 a.m. Approximately 3,400 wreaths will be laid at gravesites on the 500-acre cemetery at the intersection of highways 58 and 223, about 25 miles east of Bakersfield. The event is part of the National Wreaths Across America Day, during which similar ceremonies will be held at national and veterans' cemeteries, and other locations, in all 50 states. The ceremony is a community service project of The Bakersfield Breakfast Rotary Club and Bakersfield National Cemetery Support Committee in partnership with the Kern County Veterans Service Department since the National Cemetery opened in 2009. Wreaths Across America is a national organization founded in 1992. Its mission is to remember, honor, teach: a living history lesson through a tribute to our veterans. Even though the actual ceremonies do not begin until 8:55 a.m., to synchronize with a national minute of silence at 9 a.m., (noon at Arlington National Cemetery) visitors are urged to arrive early for music provided by Bakersfield bagpiper Linda Snoddy and Eric Dyer, music director of Highland High School. The bagpipes begin at 7:30am and the other music begins at 8:30 a.m.

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Deadlines Christmas Holiday: December 25 issue Deadline: Noon Friday, December 18. New Years Holiday: January 1 issue Deadline: Noon Wednesday, December 23.

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Remembering December 7, 1941 ered. There was a block captain who was to walk the block and make sure everyone was in compliance. Yes, I remember. I shall never forget. Do you remember My uncle L.D. was in the Army Air where you were, or Corps, He was a P-38 Squadron leader. what you were doing One day flying over Italy on a misthe morning of sion, he and one other pilot engaged in December 7, 1941? an air dog fight which took both of I do. I was just 9 them out. He spent three plus years in years old the previous a German prison camp. They ate toast November. My father made of sawdust. Not much nourishand I were on top of Blanton ment. He was one of the lucky ones. He a new patio roof we was released at the end of the war with were putting on a broken back for my Aunt India, Patriotism and love of country which had been set in Westminster, incorrectly. He was California. We were very high back then. We used unable to lift more were working on to salute the American Flag and than 5 pounds. the roof when my have a prayer in the public school... Never the less he Aunt came run- Blanton became a building ning into her back inspector in yard shouting Lancaster, CA. "The Japs have just bombed Pearl I remember. For those who have Harbor. The Japs have just bombed had to live through any form of war Pearl Harbor." from the revolution, which made this I did not know where Pearl Harbor country what it became, to the current was at the time. I found out later. Her conflicts. Whatever you wish to call a words struck me. I had knowledge of conflict, where men and women must what was happening in Europe from be sent out to battle, to put their lives the Movie Tone News Reel in movie on the line, we need to send them out theaters. We did not have television. It to win, not fight the country's political had not been commercially available battles. yet. In a sporting event the teams go out If you were not there, you cannot to win. It is no different in war. We go understand the feelings much of the out to win and in doing so, we save general public had. lives; the lives of our young countryPatriotism and love of country were men. very high back then. We used to salute God Bless those who have served the American Flag and have a prayer in over the years. the public school where I attended. My father was too old for the miliWilliam ‘Bill’ Blanton, served as an Airman tary. He worked for the U.S. Post Office, during the Korean War and now serves as a but he took a part time job building Pastor, Chairman of The Salvation Army, Lake wood caskets for the return of our miliIsabella Service Extension at the Community tary to our country. I remember the Christian Service Center 6105 Lake Isabella Bl., mandatory house black outs at night. P.O. Box 2786 Lake Isabella, CA 93240 and We had to have all our windows covcan be reached at 760-379-4600. Bill Blanton, Pastor Courier Moment

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Happy Birthday, Jesus! Dan Schlensker, Courier Columnist

Having looked at the title of this piece, by this time you are no doubt realizing that I'm going to relate this Imagine that analogy to Christmas, the birthday of your birthday was Jesus. In some ways this story relates drawing near and and in some ways it doesn't. Jesus is you learned that a not disappointed if He doesn't receive good friend of yours a birthday gift from you, since He, was going to have a God, is always and only the Giver, celebration in your and people are the receivers. That's honor. You were the grace of God. Jesus has no needs gratified that your to be met by anybody's gift, since He Schlensker friend wanted to is the almighty Creator of the celebrate your birthday and you were Universe. It's because of all that God's getting excited about the festive getprovided for us people on earth, that together. Although you were a little Christmas is such a joyous time! apprehensive God's Son about being in "arrived" The fact is, though, that if Christ is the limelight at (advented) in our taken out of Christmas, there's really such an affair, world in order not much to celebrate. you appreciated to do for us - Schlensker the apparent what we could attention that not do for ourwas being paid to your birthday. selves: pay the eternally damning When you got to the birthday price for our shortfalls and disobediparty, you were happy to see so many ence and win for us the forgiveness of people so excited, and you anticipated sins and everlasting life… and all that a really good time. You were quite as a free gift! surprised, though, as you entered the That's why it's disconcerting that party place, because almost nobody so many people of this world marginpaid any attention to you. There was alize or completely ignore Jesus at the music playing, and lots of people were celebration of His birth. Many refuse singing along, but the songs were to even recognize that Jesus is the about the weather, some kinds of spereason for this season and refrain cial animals and various seasonal from saying "MerryCHRISTmas!" characters of all sorts - no rendition of The fact is, though, that if Christ is the ever popular "Happy Birthday to taken out of Christmas, there's really You." All the folks were preoccupied not much to celebrate. A blessed with making merriment with one Advent and a Merry Christmas to another and even giving gifts to one you! another, although no one had brought Dan Schlensker is pastor of Shepherd of a gift for you. the Hills Lutheran Church Lake Isabella.

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1. Is the book of Luke in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. From Matthew 1:18, when Mary became pregnant, she and Joseph were _____? Married, Engaged, Just friends, Strangers 3. For the journey to Bethlehem, how did Mary and Joseph travel? Bible not specific, Walked, Rode donkey, Boat 4. At the birth of Jesus, who was king of Judaea? Solomon, Herod, Balak, Belshazzar 5. What was the home city of Mary and Joseph? Capernaum, Nazareth, Aphek, Shechem 6. Which of these wasn't a gift from the wise men (Magi)? Silver, Myrrh, Gold, Frankincense

■ 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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The Kern River Community Wofford Heights proudly presents its 2nd annual tribute to veterans on Saturday December 12 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Reel Cinema. Kern Co. Sheriff Deputy Joe Garcia and the SAL students will perform the Color Guard, Pledge of Allegiance and lead patriotic songs. Lunch will be donated by Ladies of the Elks. First District Supervisor Mick Gleason will present certificates of appreciation. There will be free raffles and the program will be completed with the showing of MASH the original movie starring Donald Sutherland.

PICKS OF THE WEEK “Queen of Earth” (R) - For Catherine (Elizabeth Moss), a trip to her best friend's country retreat was supposed to be a welcome reprieve from her spiral of mental anguish. She's still reeling from her father's suicide, and her boyfriend just dumped her in the meanest way possible. Her friend, Virginia (Katherine Waterston), is more abrasive than supportive; she knows her friend and how to hurt her. Catherine's mental breakdown plays out like a slowmotion trainwreck, speckled with bits of ultra-dark humor. Moss' talent is undeniable, and director Alex Ross Perry gives her the lens she needs to focus it. “Pan” (PG) - The beloved boy who flies about and never grows up gets an extra-helping of CG in this live-action origin story. Peter starts as a magical orphan, kidnapped by the evil pirate Blackbeard (Hugh Jackman) and taken to Neverland, where pirate ships fly and greenscreens cover everything. Peter's parents were special in some way, so he's supposed to lead the Natives (including Rooney Mara as Tiger Lily) in an all-out revolution against the sky pirates. Our young hero also befriends James Hook (Garrett Hedlund), a dashing young oaf with a horrendous accent. It just doesn't fly right. All of the backstory, world-building and by-thenumbers journey get in the way of

Legislative Open House Please join Senator Fuller and her staff to talk about the services available to the constituents of the 16th Senate District and discuss solutions to the issues important to our community on December 17 from 4 to 6 p.m. at 5701 Truxtun Avenue, Suite 150, Bakersfield. Team Fuller will be hosting a canned food drive for local charities to help our neighbors in need celebrate the Christmas holiday. Donation is not necessary to attend and everyone is welcome. Please RSVP to Senator.Fuller@sen.ca.gov or call 661323-0443

Drugstore Girls 5th Annual Food and Toy Drive It's that time again for The Drugstore Girls 5th Annual Food and Toy Drive. We are accepting non perishable food and new toys at The Drugstore in Kernville from now until December 23rd. All proceeds go to Valley Thrift Store, where they will be handed out on Christmas Eve. Things are harder than ever for everyone, please help us make a difference in our community. Thank you! Call Juls McGhee at 805-234-1853.gs.

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Comments sought on grazing allotments David Christy, BLM Courier 4-1-1 The Bureau of Land Management's Bakersfield Field Office is seeking public comments on the proposed reauthorization of livestock grazing, installation of new fencing and adjustment to the roads and trails network on the Freedom Hill, Fay Canyon and Lynch Canyon grazing allotments. The allotments are next to the communities of South Lake and Weldon near Lake Isabella in Kern County. The BLM, through this reauthorization, will determine the conditions and limitations necessary for grazing and roads and trails to protect the resources and provide for other multiple-use objectives. Written comments must be received by BLM on or before Dec. 18. "We're asking the public, the commu-

nities of the Kern River Valley, to provide information or concerns about these proposed actions and any opportunities that should be explored," said Gabriel Garcia, Bakersfield Field Office manager. "This feedback will help BLM prepare a thorough analysis and develop a wellconsidered management decision." Details of the proposed actions and alternatives and how to submit comments can be found at: ca.blm.gov/bakersfield. A hard copy of the proposed actions for review is located at the Kern River Valley Branch Library, 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. For further information on the proposed actions, contact Karen Doran at 661-391-6118 or 805-237-8450, e-mail kdoran@blm.gov, or mail to Bakersfield Field Office, Bureau of Land Management, 3801 Pegasus Drive, Bakersfield CA 93308.

Fourth graders can get their own tree from the Forest this holiday season Cody Norris, USFS Courier Outdoors District Ranger Al Watson announced today that the Kern River Ranger District of the Sequoia National Forest will allow fourth graders with an Every Kid in a Park, or EKIP, Pass access to venture into the forest with their family to cut their own Christmas tree. Every Kid in a Park is a White House initiative that delivers a nationwide call to action to build the next generation of environmental stewards by connecting fourth graders with nature. "I am excited to have fourth graders going into the forest with their families to build great memories this holiday season," stated District Ranger Al Watson. To acquire an EKIP Pass, fourth-grade students can go online to everykidinapark.gov, answer a few questions about what they want to see on their adventure into the outdoors and print a certificate. The student can then present their certificate to get an EKIP pass Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Lake Isabella or Kernville Forest Service offices, and obtain their EKIP free tree cutting permit available through Dec. 23. There will be a limit of one tree per pass holder and trees can only be collected from approved areas. A map of approved areas and instructions will be provided when the student picks up their permit. These sites are located in the Sequoia National Forest on the Kern Plateau and Greenhorn Mountain on designated state, county, and forest road segments. On the Kern Plateau, roads designated for holiday tree cutting include: Sherman

Pass Road (22S05) from its intersection with the Sherman Pass 4 x 4 Trail (Trail 33E48) to the Sherman Pass Vista; and the Mosquito Road (Road 22S19) to Forest Service Road 23S23A. On Greenhorn Mountain, road segments include: Highway 155 from Greenhorn Summit to Cedar Creek Campground; Forest Highway 90 (Road 24S15) to Tiger Flat; Rancheria Spur Road (25S15C); the Windy Gap Road (Road 25S17); Road 25S16 from the intersection of Forest Highway 90 to Black Mountain Saddle (Road 25S26); and Rancheria Road (Road 25S15) from Greenhorn Summit to the parking lot at Shirley Meadows Ski Resort. Trees may only be cut if found within 40 feet of these approved road segments and not from private lands. Trees must also be six inches or less in diameter at the base. Winter weather conditions may limit or render designated roads and trails within the holiday tree cutting area temporarily or seasonally closed. In such cases, permit holders may need to find a non-motorized means of access. Be prepared for winter conditions! Winter conditions can make traveling on roads within the holiday tree cutting area hazardous. Please check with a Forest Service Office for current conditions. Call the Kernville Office at 760-376-3781 or Lake Isabella office at 760-379-5646. Both offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Check the weather and ensure you have the proper winter gear and other equipment before venturing into the mountains. For information about winter driving, visit safercar.gov/WinterDrivingTips.

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he was being watched. Interesting stuff that sent the hair on dad's and my necks standing up a bit for sure! Growing up here Well as I got older I got more and in the Valley I more curious about what he told us remember a day at that day. I have been in the woods a my parents shop lot but have never seen anything like that was kind of that nor do I know anyone who has interesting. We had closely besides that man. But there is a gas station called actually some kind of creepy history Freeman Freeman's One of Sasquatch sightings in Kern and Stop, which was Tulare Counties including two that also a general store and a place to buy made the news. One was in 1984 near firewood. Well my dad and our fireJohnsondale and the other in 1992 up wood supplier were sitting around in near Claraville. These are particularly the front room one day just killing interesting because there were suptime around the posedly multiple wood stove and witnesses and Hey who knew Kern County has they were talkeven Forest had some legitimate Bigfoot signings. ing about differService employent weird things ees got in on the - Freeman they had seen in action, finding their lives, close tracks along a calls and stuff like that. fence line in Claraville. Our supplier, his name escapes me, There was also a publicized sightwas a lifelong forest dweller. He had ing back in the 70's and again in the always lived up in the woods and he 90's outside of Tehachapi, the one in said one time he saw something very the 90's being a very close one. That strange that he could not explain. He one also made the news. It was at the told he could not be sure but they he South Fork Kern Bridge in Weldon! thought he saw a Sasquatch! Hey who knew Kern County has So, of course this was the instant had some legitimate Bigfoot sightcentral topic of the discussion espeings! Check out bfro.net, the "Bigfoot cially for me as kid, I wanted to know Research Organization," yes it actualmore! ly exists. There is stuff on there and He said it was in the 70's up north on some other databases as well. in Tulare County. Driving home one Hey who knows? I have never night with a load of wood he saw seen the big guy, but stuff like this what looked like a bear cross the road makes one think a bit! very fast, but it was on two legs. He Matt Freeman is a local resident, businessstopped and got out to see if he could man and outdoorsman and can be catch another glimpse and could not reached at cooltuna12@yahoo.com or find anything but had an eerie feeling 760-223-0880.

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Although taking advice isn't always easy for the headstrong Sheep, you might want to consider what someone you respect says about an upcoming decision. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A new offer is tempting, but don't be bullied into a quick decision. Rely on your keen Bovine business sense to alert you to anything that might be questionable. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Your Gemini Twin nature rallies to help you deal with this week's hectic schedules, both in your personal and professional lives. One caution: Watch your diet. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Avoid rushing to make up for time lost on a stalled workplace operation. Best to set up a schedule and pace yourself. Welcome the help of colleagues. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Despite those glittering holiday distractions you love so well, be sure to keep your feline senses set on high to alert you to anything that might require fast action. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Making an effort to restore fraying relationships proves to be more successful than you dared hope. The holidays also bring new friends into your life.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Private and professional matters compete for your attention. Be honest in your assessment of which should get more of it, and for how long. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A seemingly endless list of must-do tasks is best handled by tackling them one by one, and taking energy-restoring timeouts between each job. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A vexing relationship seems destined to deteriorate no matter what each side tries to do. A third party's advice just might prove helpful. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Reach out to ease any tensions caused by home or workplace pressures before they threaten the relationship-building progress you've made. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) You often go out of your way to show kindness to others. So, don't be surprised if other people want to do something nice for you this week. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) People in your life respect your Piscean wisdom, so don't hesitate to speak up about a matter that you feel isn't being handled quite the way it should be.

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Kernville: Beautiful 2bd/1ba unit Newly remodeled with hardwood floors, laundry room, new appliances, granite counters, 1 car garage, small yard area & patio. Rent $725/mo. Wofford Heights: 3bd/1ba home w/spacious living room, open floor plan, lg bathroom, laundry, deck, lake view. Rent $675/mo. ••• 2bd/2ba home on a 1/2 acre hillside. Quiet & peacefull. Large living area open to kitchen, enclosed sun room, laundry room and covered carport. Rent $750/mo. Half off one month rent. ••• 2bd/2ba home. Very well maintained, large living/ hobby room. Add-on living room w/pellet stove small office, laundry room, enclosed back patio + additional covered patio, fenced front & back yards, gazebo w/sitting area to enjoy views Rent $825/mo. Lake Isabella: 2bd/1ba newly remodeled, tile, hardwood, new paint, blinds, fenced yard, laundry & garage. Rent $650/mo INCLUDES WATER!!! Mt. Mesa: 2bd/1ba. This unit is cute as could be. Knotty pine throughout kitchen, open to living room, large fenced back yard, fireplace, laundry hook ups & 1 car garage! Rent $650/mo. INCLUDING WATER! Special: 1 month free rent! License #01986312

6505 Wofford Blvd., #3 Kernville-Hi Ho Senior MHP, 11901 Sierra Way, 2bd/2ba apt, $490/mo + deposit & utilities, no pets. 760-376-267 ____________________________ Wofford Hts-2bd/1ba, kitchen + dining, lge living room w/fireplace, laundry room, over sized garage, No cats or smokers. $800/mo. Call (760) 223-0544 for application. ____________________________ Onyx - 2bd/1ba remodeled triplex, new appl, fenced yd., no smoking, trash pd, pets considered, bus stop across street, $550/mo. Special w/1 yr lease Call 760-220-8787 ____________________________ Mt. Mesa - Trailer - $400/mo plus $200 deposit. Includes space, water and trash. (760) 812-0459

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For Rent/Lease Lake Isabella - 2 bd/2 bath refurbished mobile home with 2 car carport, patio/deck, in nice 55+ Park. $733/mo. Call (760) 9642514 ____________________________ Lake Isabella - 2bd/1ba refurbished MH w/2 car carport, patio/deck, in nice 55+ Park. $633/mo. Call (760) 964-2514 ____________________________ Wofford Heights - large, clean 1/bd apt, new paint & carpet, no pets, no smoking, $450/mo + deposit, water/trash paid, (760) 223-1058

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Sunday January 3, 2016 • Sign up Sundays at the Moose, Lake Isabella Mitzi's Pulltab Special - all proceeds go to players! $100 in Moose Money • Doors open at 10am • Warm Ups at 11am Early Birds start at noon • Regular games guarantee $100+ each Blackout pays $250 • Specials will pay all proceeds collected New Cash Ball starts at $100 • Free New Year Dauber for First 40 Entries

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: WESTERN HOMES SALES CORPORATION (2015-B6394), 219 Station Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Mailing address: 219 Station Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. REGISTRANT: Hoti, Inc., 219 Station Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Date the business commenced: 04/01/2004. Business is being conducted as a corporation. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Teresa M. Jacobs, CFO. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 10/27/2015 and expires 10/27/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier November 20, 27, December 4 and 11, 2015.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: JR INVESTMENTS (2015B6489), DBA#2: THE REDD GROUP (2015-B6490), DBA#3: PRINT CHEAP FAST (2015-B6491), DBA#4: BUY CHEAP N FAST (B6492), 7413 Senalda Court, Bakersfield, CA 93313. Mailing address: 7413 Senalda Court, Bakersfield, CA 93313. REGISTRANT: Jesus Guillermo Rojas, 7413 Senalda Court, Bakersfield, CA 93313. Date the business commenced: 01/01/2014. Business is being conducted as an individual. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Jesus Guillermo Rojas. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 10/30/2015 and expires 10/30/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier November 20, 27, December 4 and 11, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: LIBERTY COMMUNICATIONS (2015-B6487), DBA#2: MI AMERICA (2015-B6488), 4900 California Avenue, Suite 105-B, Bakersfield, CA 93309. Mailing address: 7413 Senalda Court, Bakersfield, CA 93313. REGISTRANTS: David Mark Abernathy, 11708 Buffington Street,

Bakersfield, CA 93312, Alberto Llamas, 2101 Monterey Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305 and Jesus Guillermo Rojas, 7413 Senalda Court, Bakersfield, CA 93313. Date the business commenced: 05/01/2015. Business is being conducted as a General Partnership. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Jesus G. Rojas. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 10/30/2015 and expires 10/30/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier November 20, 27, December 4 and 11, 2015. ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: POPPY (2011-B1921) Street address of business: 6748 Lindsay Road, Bakersfield, CA 93313. Mailing address of Business: 6748 Lindsay Road, Bakersfield, CA 93313. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Nicole D. Rice, 6748 Lindsay Road, Bakersfield, CA 93313. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 03/22/2011. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 10/29/2015. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by J. Garcia, Deputy Clerk (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier: November 27, December 4, 11 and 18, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: NORTH FORK TREASURES (2015-B6751), 16 Tobias Street, Kernville, CA 93238. Mailing address: 771 Burlington Avenue, Ventura, CA 93004. REGISTRANT: Peggy Lynne Pollard, 771 Burlington Avenue, Ventura, CA 93004. 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: Peggy Lynne Pollard. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 11/13/2015 and expires 11/13/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier November 27, December 4, 11 and 18, 2015.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2015-00112-CA, A.P.N.: 371-09110-00, Property Address: 4716 Harris Road, 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 12/14/2006. 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: David Leoffler and Sheila Leoffler, Husband and Wife, as Joint Tenants. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive Trustee, LLC. Recorded 12/22/2006 as Instrument No. 0206315335 and an Agreement to Modify the terms and provisions of said Deed of Trust as therein provided re-recorded on 05/29/2011 as Instrument No. 0211040978 of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 01/04/2016 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $306,376.28. 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: 4716 Harris Road, Bakersfield, CA 93313, A.P.N.: 371-091-1000. 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 publica-

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Help Wanted Outside Comissionable Advertising Sales Rep. Part time supplemental to full time potential. Must have own transportation, clean DMV, be able to work on own schedule in KRV, Bakersfield & Ridgecrest areas. Mail resume to P. O. Box 1145, Wofford Hts 93285 or submit online to: office@kernrivercourier.com NEED PRAYER? CALL 760-417-6161 KRV PRAYER ROOM

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tion of the Notice of Sale is $306,376.28. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServi ces/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.l aspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2015-00112-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: November 19, 2015. Western Progressive Trustee, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http:// www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/D efaultManagement/TrusteeServices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE TRUSTEE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier December 4, 11 and 18, 2015) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2013-02110-CA, A.P.N.: 361-18428-00, Property Address: 7713 Canfield Court, Bakersfield, CA 93308 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 08/01/2006. 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: Alene Smith, a Married Woman, as Her Sole and Separate Property. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive Trustee, LLC. Recorded 08/11/2006 as Instrument No. 0206197374 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 01/04/2016 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $467,430.34. 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: 7713 Canfield Court, Bakersfield, CA 93308, A.P.N.: 361-184-2800. 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 $467,430.34. 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/DefaultMan agement/TrusteeServices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 201302110-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: November 20, 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/MortgageServi ces/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.la spx 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 December 4, 11 and 18, 2015) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2015-01454-CA, A.P.N.: 472-17107-00, Property Address: 3125 Gertrude Street, Rosamond, CA 93560 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 06/29/2005. 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: Evan L. Thacker, Monica J. Thacker. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive Trustee, LLC. Recorded 07/08/2005 as Instrument No. 0205176354 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 12/30/2015 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: $147,804.45. 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: 3125 Gertrude Street, Rosamond, CA 93560, A.P.N.: 472-171-0700. 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 $147,804.45. 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/DefaultManageme nt/TrusteeServices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2015-01454-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: November 17, 2015. Western Progressive Trustee, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http:// www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/De faultManagement/TrusteeServices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE TRUSTEE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier December 4, 11 and 18, 2015) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: JANIT SOLUTIONS (2015-B6836), DBA#2: J-NET SERVICES (2015-B6837), 412 Abigail Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Mailing address: 412 Abigail Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. REGISTRANT: Janet Enterprises, LLC, 412 Abigail Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Date the business commenced: 10/22/2015. 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: Xochitl Castrejon, Manager. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 11/18/2015 and expires 11/18/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier December 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: RIDGECREST INSURANCE STOR (2015-B6652), 649 Maria Court, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Mailing address: 649 Maria Court, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. REGISTRANTS: Eloy Manual Rodriguez, 649 Maria Court, Ridgecrest, CA 93555 and Angela Vass-Rodriguez, 649 Maria Court, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as a Married Couple. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Eloy Rodriguez. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 11/10/2015 and expires 11/10/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier December 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2015. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2013-01832-CA, A.P.N.: 51323302003, Property Address: 8300 Black Knot Court, Bakersfield, CA 93311 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 06/15/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Antonio A. Antiporda, Jr. and Melanie O. Antiporda, Husband and Wife as Joint Tenants. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 06/21/2007 as Instrument No. 0207131033 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 01/08/2016 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $346,537.84. 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: 8300 Black Knot Court, Bakersfield, CA 93311, A.P.N.: 51323302003. 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 $346,537.84. 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

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices Legals, Continued from page 10 lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServi ces/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.la spx using the file number assigned to this case: 2013-01832-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: November 30, 2015. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http:// www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/De faultManagement/TrusteeServices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier December 11, 18 and 25, 2015) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2015-03016-CA, A.P.N.: 403-24220-00, Property Address: 4418 White Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93309-6402 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 09/01/2006. 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: Angela R. Edmond, a Single Woman. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 09/15/2006 as Instrument No. 0206228793 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 01/08/2016 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $277,672.12. 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: 4418 White Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93309-6402, A.P.N.: 403242-20-00. 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 $277,672.12. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of

these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServi ces/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.l aspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2015-03016-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: November 30, 2015. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http:// www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/D efaultManagement/TrusteeServices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier December 11, 18 and 25, 2015) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2013-04141-CA, A.P.N.: 143-36515-00, Property Address: 5311 Grant Grove Street, Bakersfield, CA 93307 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/08/2002. 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: Joseph E. Gartman and Kristine Gartman, Husband and Wife. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 11/13/2002 as Instrument No. 0202191562 in Book---, Page--- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 01/04/2016 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $127,410.32. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 5311 Grant Grove Street, Bakersfield, CA 93307, A.P.N.: 143-365-1500. 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 $127,410.32. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServi ces/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.l

aspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2013-04141-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: November 23, 2015. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http:// www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/De faultManagement/TrusteeServices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier December 11, 18 and 25, 2015) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2015-02657-CA, A.P.N.: 365-09104-00, Property Address: 5401 Brookdale Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93308 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/04/2006. 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: Jose Jesus Martinez, a Married Man. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 12/15/2006 as Instrument No. 0206309354 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 01/08/2016 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $419,538.36. 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: 5401 Brookdale Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93308, A.P.N.: 365-091-0400. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $419,538.36. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServi ces/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.la spx using the file number assigned to this case: 2015-02657-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: November 24, 2015. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com /MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/Tr usteeServices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier December 11, 18

and 25, 2015) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2015-01879-CA, A.P.N.: 001-08105-00, Property Address: 2625 Beech Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 07/27/2005. 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: Stephanie Trefry, a Married Woman, as Her Sole and Separate Property. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 08/05/2005 as Instrument No. 0205209257 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 01/08/2016 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $216,419.25. 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: 2625 Beech Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301, A.P.N.: 001-081-0500. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $216,419.25. 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/DefaultMan agement/TrusteeServices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 201501879-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: December 3, 2015. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http:// www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/De faultManagement/TrusteeServices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier December 11, 18 and 25, 2015) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2015-01778-CA, A.P.N.: 514-18204-00, Property Address: 3611 Kathy Suzanne Way, 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 12/15/2005. 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: Wilda J. Wheeler, an

Unmarried Woman. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 12/23/2005 as Instrument No. 0205353776 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 01/08/2016 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $242,815.58. 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: 3611 Kathy Suzanne Way, Bakersfield, CA 93313, A.P.N.: 514-182-0400. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $242,815.58. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServi ces/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.l aspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2015-01778-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: November 26, 2015. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http:// www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/D efaultManagement/TrusteeServices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier December 11, 18 and 25, 2015) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2015-02804-CA, A.P.N.: 516-40107-00, Property Address: 1204 Berkshire Road, Bakersfield, CA 93307 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/25/2005. 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: Jayson Alvarez Yadao, a Married Man, as His Sole and Separate Property. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 11/04/2005 as Instrument No. 0205308587 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 01/08/2016 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $395,095.17. 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: 1204 Berkshire Road, Bakersfield, CA 93307, A.P.N.: 516-401-0700. 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 $395,095.17. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServi ces/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.l aspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2015-02804-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: November 26, 2015. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/ MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/Tr usteeServices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier December 11, 18 and 25, 2015) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: STATE LINE TRANSPORT (2015B7062), 14716 Harvest Crest Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93314. Mailing address: 14716 Harvest Crest Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93314. REGISTRANT: James Madison Payne, 14716 Harvest Crest Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93314. Date the business commenced: 12/01/2015. 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: James Madison Payne. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 12/02/2015 and expires 12/02/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier December 11, 18 and 25, 2015 and January 1, 2016.

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SEA3, Continued from page 1 pool restriction of 361,000 acre-feet. The current status of the project includes: ■ Finishing designs for the USFS warehouse, admin building, fire station, interim visitors' center and French Gulch boat ramp. ■ The USFS and Kern County are exploring ideas for the permanent visitor center. Currently, the Bob Powers site is not available to the Corps for construction because federal law prohibits us from building on land that is not federally owned. As of today, the Bob Powers site is not federally owned. If Kern County

Giving, Continued from page 1 p.m. Have a cup of coffee and see how your donations have touched the local community and gone to good use. Provide a holiday food box of items done up in your own special way; turkeys, hams, pies, rolls, Toys for children of all ages and more are so needed. Each child will have a chance to get a free picture with Santa and three toys. The Food Pantry will always accept your monetary donations as will as food and gently used items toward this effort, at 4621 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Call 760-379-4825 for more information or to sign up for a food box and toys. ■ The Salvation Army The local Salvation Army is preparing for their annual Christmas fund raiser and food box distribution. Each Christmas, The Salvation Army conducts the annual bell ringing fund raiser. All funds raised assist our local population in need. Your donations have provided 19,298 services to your local community since January 1, 2015

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and the USFS agree to make the Bob Powers site federal property, then the Corps could consider the site for construction. ■ Public scoping and informational meetings for the USFS facilities were completed Oct 19-21. There was much discussion in both meetings about the proposal to use wind turbines at the Lake Isabella USFS fire department location to comply with the California requirement to have 30 percent renewable energy. Many of the meeting participants voiced that solar energy would be preferred, both for cost and aesthetic reasons.

through August 31, 2015. These services have included 368 for 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 volunteer bell ringers at all the doors of our local area stores, they cannot receive the donations so badly needed. The Salvation Army is also asking each church, club or organization to pray and consider sending interested volunteers to assist. To cover the businesses in Kernville, Lake Isabella and South Lake requires about 30 to 40 volunteers. To obtain more information please drop by the Salvation Army office, at 6105 Lake Isabella Blvd. Office hours are Monday through Wednesday, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. or call 760-379-4600.

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