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Soft Landing Santa arrived Saturday at the “Hometown Heros and Pride” Christmas Parade Saturday in Lake Isabella.

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Friday low 29° Clear and chilly Saturday high 58° Sunny and cool Saturday low 32° Clear Sunday high 63° Partly sunny

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■ Keep things as simple as possible. If you find that you are unable to manage the twenty-five different cookie recipes you want to make, pick two or three of your specialties and just make large batches of those.

■ Send your Christmas packages early.

Not only will you save money, but the more things you can get done and out of the way early, the fewer things you will have to do all at once at the last minute when too many tasks are already stressing you out!

■ Put a candle in a glass jar or bowl for the kids' table at Christmas or just to use as a cute decoration. Fill the rest of the bowl around the bottom of the candle with cinnamon candies, peppermints, nuts or colored gum balls or jaw breakers.

■ Buy your Christmas tree after December 15th when they are much less expensive.

■ Instead of a fancy tree skirt, use a white sheet. The colored gifts look great against the white.

■ Don't worry about the extra expense of a "tree extender". Your tree just needs lots and lots of water. Check often! Your tree may drink gallons of water in the first few days.

■ Recycle that artificial tree that you don't want anymore. Bend the branches and connect them to make either one very large wreath or several small ones.

■ Above all, have fun!

It's Christmas.

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Happiness Sprinkling Project Lisa Krch Courier @School Through the month of December, Kern High School District students will be "sprinkling happiness" throughout their communities.

Dozens of local students will be sharing special signs of encouragement and messages of happiness with school administrators, staff, students, and the public.

Students are excited and honored to be Happiness Ambassadors and will be wearing brightly colored t-shirts while holding signs of inspiration.

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Situation report Rick Brown, USACE Courier Update ■ The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers investigated the traffic safety impact of the proposed interim boat launch at French Gulch. The study recommended a left-turn lane for westbound traffic into the French Gulch boat launch. The Corps is working on a traffic control design for Caltrans to review.

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In the Kern Valley, the Happiness Sprinkling Project will take place on Tuesday December 13 from 7 to 8 a.m. on Erskine Creek Road, near Kern Valley High School.

Participants with the Happiness Sprinkling Project are worldwide. In the past four years, Happiness Ambassadors have popped up in Washington DC, Chicago, California, Oregon, Seattle, Canada, Los Angeles, Florida, Indiana, and Grand Cayman. In 2016 alone, the Happiness Sprinkling Project has held events in the United Kingdom, Germany, and South Africa.

Last May, students

from Vista Continuation High School sprinkled happiness on the corner of Truxtun and Chester in downtown Bakersfield.

Projects like this are part of Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports. For additional information on the movement and the Anacortes Center for Happiness organization, please visit happinesssprinklingproject.org.

For additional information on local Happiness Sprinkling events, contact Lisa Krch, Public Information and Communications Manager for the KHSD at 661-827-3100 or email Lisa_Krch@kernhigh.org.

■ The Corps has begun work on the USFS admin/warehouse building. Site work for the temporary construction trailer campus is expected to begin in December 2016.

■ The Corps expects the contractor to arrive at the USFS Fire Station site in early December 2016.

The USFS and the Corps plan to hold a groundbreaking ceremony in December 2016 or January 2017, with construction commencing shortly thereafter.

■ The Corps is soliciting the French Gulch boat launch contract to take advantage of seasonally low water levels. They expect to award the contract in late December 2016 and work to begin by the end of February 2017.

■ Once the turn lane design for French Gulch

is complete, the Corps will solicit a contract for the SR155 turn lane. Solicitation is anticipated in late spring 2017.

■ The Corps is modifying the Phase II contract to allow work to begin on other project features while the acquisition of the Borel Canal easement continues. Solicitation of the Phase II contract is expected in early spring 2017 with contract award by the end of summer 2017.

■ Real estate acquisitions continue with many land tracts nearing finalization. All real estate acquisitions are expected to be finalized prior to the award of the Phase II contract.

Happy Holidays from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

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Santa Sightings Michael Batelaan 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 Santa arrives in a flurry to hear children's wishes and take pictures with the kids.

So bundle up and get ready for the holiday season in Kernville's Circle Park every Friday and Saturday from 5 to 7 p.m., weather permitting, through December 23.

When visiting Circle Park, you will be enchanted by the lights and decorations. This week, enjoy the candle stroll at 6 p.m. and the living nativity that will be an addition at Circle Park.

■ Visit Santa at the Elk's Lodge Come talk to Santa on Sunday, December 18 at 2 p.m. at the Kern River Valley Elks Lodge #2358, 6708 Wofford Blvd in Wofford Heights. It's the big red building.

Gifts and treats for all children birth to age 12.

To list your sighting email office@kernriver courier.com

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This week Bodfish Bob gets ready with holiday ham recipes

Fun & games begin on the Courier puzzle pages.

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Storage, Isabella Reservoir 88,455 acre-feet 2016 Reservoir peak 153,102 acre-feet Pool maximum 568,075 acre-feet Pool safety limit 360,000 acre-feet Upper Kern Inflow 105 cfs* Lower Kern Outflow 151 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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■ Santa in Circle Park December 2 and 3 Santa will be in Circle Park every Friday and Saturday from 5 to 7 p.m. until Christmas.

■ Kernville Candlelight Stroll December 2 Join the community and the Sweet Adelines in Christmas caroling and strolling through Kernville starting at 6 p.m. in Circle Park.

■ Christmas in Kernville 5K/10K run December 3 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Circle Park Kernville to raise money for Christmas presents for those in need in the Kern River Valley. Especially those families displaced by the Erskine Fire.

The funds raised by this 5K/10K will go towards Christmas presents for those affected by the Erskine Fire and also to less fortunate children from the elementary school.

You can register or donate (sponsor a run).

Register at onemoremile.us/. $25 per person.

Call Lily Mason 760-376-2629.

■ Honor Vietnam veterans December 3 The Kern River Community of Wofford Heights, with support from KRV organizations and businesses, salute our veterans for their selfless sacrifice and service, this year honoring Vietnam veterans at the Reel Cinema, at 11 a.m. For more information contact Darlene at 760-376-6803 or Connie at 661-435-1004.

Regular activities Fridays

■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.

■ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Alzheimers Respite Group, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. 661-393-8871.

■ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Mt.View Church, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3935.

■ 1 p.m., Happy Hookers crochet club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-6335.

■ 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (3rd Fri.) Valley Caregiver Resource Center caregiver support at CCS, 2731 Nugget Ave. Lake Isabella. 661-821-1626.

Saturdays

■ 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.

Sundays

■ 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, public welcome.

2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3877.

■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415 Sierra Way Kernville. 760-376-2846.

Mondays

■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-583.

■ 1 p.m. (3rd Mon.), Kern Valley Democratic Club, Lakeridge Mobile Home Pk. Clubhouse, Lake Isabella.

■ 1 p.m., Line dance classes, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-0043.

■ 3 p.m. (2nd Mon.-Board/4th Mon.-Member ship), Kernville Chamber. 760-376-2629.

■ 6 - 9 p.m., KRV Community Orchestra, Cerro Coso College, Lake Isabella. 760-376-4461.

■ 6:30 - 8 p.m., Boy Scout Troup 690, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760-812-7082.

■ 6 p.m. (3rd Mon.), KRV Art Assoc., Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2844. Dark July/August.

Tuesdays

■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.

■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043.

■ 10 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern Valley Garden Group.

760-379-1129.

■ 10 a.m. - noon; 1p.m.- 3 p.m. Kern County ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., L.I. ■ Noon to 2 p.m. No cost craft class, Faith Community Church. Call 760-812-0755.

■ 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.

Wednesdays

■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.

■ 9:30 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), Dam Quilters, senior apts., Lake Isabella. 760-223-0762.

■ 9:30 -11:30a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Senior Hall Lake Isabellaa. 760-379-5986 or 661-867-2579.

■ Erskine Fire clothing close out December 3 The community is invited to come by the Salvation Army in the Kern Valley Plaza from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the close out of the clothing and unused for the Erskine Fire survivors. Free and open to all.

■ Star Party December 3 Kern River Valley Astronomy Club is holding a Star Party starting at sunset at the Fairview Helispot 12 miles north of Kernville (look for the orange cones about 1 mile S of McNally's). Bundle up; bring some hot chocolate or coffee, and a lounge chair. For more info, contact Rich Burdge at 760-3766290 or email him at richburdge@aol.com.

■ Community concert December 4 The KV Community Orchestra will present its Winter Concert at 4 p.m. at the Kernville Elementary School. As always, refreshments will be served. There will be a Sing-along, as well as an assortment of string and orchestral holiday music.

■ Keepers of the Kern December 5 Upper River. Meet at parking area across from Headquarters Campground right above Riverkern at 9 a.m. Get out of the house and spend a couple of hours in the beauty of our valley and to help make a difference. Date

■ 10:00 a.m., T.A.P. Thought and Perception or, Tank Park, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3304.

■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella.

■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commerce, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5236.

■ 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.

Thursdays

■ 9 a.m. - noon First and Third Thursdays, Kern County Veteran's Services County complex, 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella 661-868-7300.

■ 8:30 and 10 a.m., Mediyoga, Lake Isabella Senior Center.

■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043.

■ 9:30 a.m., (3rd Thu.), Fire Safe Council, Supervisor’s office, County Bldg., Lake Isabella.

■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., LI ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, VFW Lake Isabella.

760-376-3138.

■10:30 a.m. Toddler Story Time, Lake Isabella Library, 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. 760-549-2083.

■ 11:45 a.m. (4th Thu.), KRV Women’s Club meeting, Elks Lodge.

■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831 ■ Noon, 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. (1st Thurs.) Kern River Rockhound Club.

MGM Jewelry Store, 6749 Wofford Blvd. Wofford Heights. 760-812-1120.

■ 7 p.m. (4th Thurs.) KRV Gun Assc. Jan - Oct. Kernville Chamber, KRVGAnews@gmail.com ■ 6:30 p.m., Sweet Adelines, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. New members welcome.

■ 7 p.m., (3rd Thu.), Kern Valley Astronomy Club, Museum, Kernville. 760-376-1291.

AA Meetings

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

Bingo Guide

■ Saturday, noon, South Fork Women’s Club, 6488 Fay Ranch Road., Weldon ■ Sunday, 11 a.m., Moose Lodge, 6732 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.

■ Wednesday, 1 p.m., Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.

subject to weather conditions and other situations. To RSVP, call 760-376-2963, 360-3248178, or 760-376-6459.

■ Erskine Fire clothing close out December 5 The community is invited to come by the Salvation Army in the Kern Valley Plaza from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the close out of the clothing and unused for the Erskine Fire survivors. Free and open to all.

■ Friends of the Library used book sale December 5 and 6 They've added a Sneak Preview day, the Monday before the 1st Tuesday sale. The next FOL book sale will be Monday, from 4 to 6 p.m. (Sneak Preview) and Tuesday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

■ AARP Driver Safety Program December 7 The Next AARP Driver Safety Program will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Faith Community Church in Wofford Heights 20 Panorama Dr. Participants must attend the entire day. The course does not involve driving, but does emphasize safe driving procedures for older drivers. In California, a certificate of course completion usually entitles the participant to a reduction in their auto insurance. To enroll, call instructor Gene Verbeet at 760-417-0579. Fees are $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members.

Class size is limited.

■ Keepers of the Kern December 7 Keepers General Meeting, Kernville Chamber of Commerce Community Building, 4:30 p.m. Public is invited. Potluck, soda, juice and water provided! Join in and be involved with what 2017 will bring. For more information or to RSVP, call 760-3762963, 360-324-8178, or 760-376-6459.

■ Santa in Circle Park December 9 and 10 Santa will be in Circle Park every Friday and Saturday from 5 to 7 p.m. until Christmas.

■ Ezekiel's Fire book release December 9 Join in for the book signing, music and launch of Ezekiel's Fire at Faith Community Church in Wofford Heights at 6:30 p.m. Call Kevin Kyt at 760-417-0714 for information.

■ KRV First Veteran's Stand Down December 10 American Legion Auxiliary KRV Veteran's Stand Down from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Kern Valley Veteran's/Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella. Get benefits information, health services and screenings, employment services, counseling and substance abuse services. There will be refreshments, personal care items, blankets and more. Please bring your military ID or DD214 if available. For information, call Anna Backham at 760-812-9172 or Samantha Kessler at 760-985-9547.

■ Holiday special needs dance December 10 The Footloose and Happy Feet Holiday dance for adults and children with special needs and their families takes place from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Moose Lodge in Lake Isabella.

Please RSVP by December 2 at 760-8121059.Free admission. Dinner, dancing and door prizes to celebrate the holidays.

■ Optimal Hospice Light Up a Life December 11 Join the celebration of life in Circle Park in Kernville at 4:30 p.m. Remember those who have passed. For more information, call Cherie Shoemake at 661-716-8000.

■ Houchin Blood Drive December 13 The KRV blood drive will take place at the First Baptist Church in Lake Isabella, from noon to 6 p.m. on Tuesday December 13.

Please bring picture ID with date of birth, be free from all cold, flu, symptoms you must be at least 16 years old and weigh 110 lbs.

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.

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After Thanksgiving the truck's tailgate and drank hot cider, ate peanut butter sandwiches and each of us got a tangerine. These days were treasured, and I still think of the thrill I Each year after had finding that tree.

Thanksgiving I am When we got back to our cabin I reminded of what helped Dodda put a stand on the base of used to happen durthe tree and carry it upstairs where it ing those years when would set in front of the window box for I lived with my all the world to see. For the next couple Grandparents, who of days it was my job to make the decoinsisted I call them Middleworth rations. All year Nonna would save "Nonna" and Good Housekeeping magazines and I "Dodda". It was usuwould tear out all the pages that had colally the day after or two days after ored pictures on it. I would cut those Thanksgiving that was our official time to pages into strips cut down and and using LePages bring home the Glue, I would 'perfect' form ringlets that Christmas tree!

These were great days. The memory fastened one to Nonna and is there and when I see an evergreen another and when Dodda owned 40 tree I think fondly of years past. completed would acres of wooded encircle the tree land where each - Middleworth adding color and year we would go hominess. I would also get to string to choose that special tree. A fresh cut Popcorn and Cranberries which would one always smells better and lasts longer be added to the tree for even more color. than the store bought ones most people While I was making decorations Dodda have to settle for. Nonna would make us was testing the Christmas Tree lights, a lunch and Dodda would get the tools winding them around the tree, waiting that we would need. For me this was for my additions. I always had the privialways a big deal and I knew they would let me choose the tree, and as I got bigger lege of plugging in the lights amidst oh's and ah's from Nonna and Dodda. even cut it down During the time I was 5 After Christmas we removed all the and 6 choosing the right height tree was decorations, the birds got the cranberries done by me standing and raising my arm and popcorn and we burned the tree in a as high as I could. That would determine the height and the tree we would look for. neighborhood bonfire. These were great days. The memory is there and when I I was so excited and would run around, see an evergreen tree I think fondly of and naturally find the perfect tree a mile away from the pickup. In later years I got years past. to cut the tree down, this was after Nonna determined that I was big enough Wofford Heights resident Rod to saw down the tree and not my arm.

Middleworth is a retired security manager for Pacific Bell.

After the tree was loaded we sat on

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Announcements

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State Route 155 one-way traffic control The California Department of Transportation announces that one-way traffic control will begin next week on State Route 155 within Sequoia National Forest as part of a tree removal project.

One-way traffic control will be in effect on State Route 155 within the boundaries of Sequoia National Forest on a weekly basis from Monday morning through Friday evening from 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. each day. These closures began on Monday, November 28 and will continue over a period of 4 months. Traffic delays are expected to last up to 20 minutes at a time.

Caltrans personnel will be conducting one way traffic control during this time with the use of flagging personnel and a pilot vehicle to escort traffic through the work zone. Commuters are reminded to obey flagging personnel, stay behind the pilot vehicle and pay close attention to road maintenance vehicles.

Open burning continues to be restricted The Kern County Fire Department would like to remind the public that open burning of hazard reduction fuels continues to be restricted due to drought and longrange weather forecasts. We will continue to closely monitor fuel and weather conditions and will allow burning when appropriate--likely after the first of the year.

The Kern County Fire Department has lifted restrictions on campfires on county park land. The public may have campfires in approved areas. Remember to clear combustible material at least 10 feet from fire, have a responsible adult in attendance, and extinguish your fire completely.

For additional fire safety information, visit the website kerncountyfire.org.

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Hot Springs Valley Wetlands property begins escrow The Kern River Valley Heritage Foundation is excited to announce that the escrow process has begun on the 189-acre property located across Lake Isabella Boulevard from the Vons Plaza in Lake Isabella. For nearly three years, the Heritage Foundation has worked to acquire this large, open space upland and wetland area, which is adjacent to the Bob Powers Gateway Preserve. The vision is to preserve the natural wetland area while at the same time allowing compatible public access to this property for generations to come.

The Heritage Foundation needs your support to make this vision a reality. As one might expect this is a very costly undertaking. Although the Foundation has raised over $800,000, roughly $25,000 is still needed to close the transaction. Local and out of town folks are making a concerted final effort to raise the funds needed. One local resident has even committed to matching any donation received between now and the escrow closing date of December 28, 2016. That means if you donate $10, the donor will match that with another $10 resulting in $20 dedicated toward successful acquisition of this property.

Tax-deductible donations can be made online at KRVHF.org/donate or mailed directly to the Kern Valley Heritage Foundation, PO Box 1249, Lake Isabella, Ca 93240. Please help acquire this beautiful, open space property for future generations.

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Kern River Valley Community Fund Match This permanently endowed fund has reached the $200,000 initial goal meaning grants will be awarded year after year, for good forever starting in 2017. A match fund still has $10,000 meaning every tax deductible donation will be matched dollar for dollar up to $10,000. Checks go to "Kern Community Foundation" with a note stating "for the Kern River Valley Community Fund match program." Mail to KRVCF c/o Kern Community Foundation, 3300 Truxtun Ave, Suite 220, Bakersfield, CA 93301. To make donations on-line, go to facebook.com/KRVCF, scroll down past the photos to the posts and click on the link in any of the rectangles surrounding "Kern Community Foundation: Kern River Valley Community Fund." Then scroll down a little bit to "How to Contribute" and go from there.

Veteran's benefit assistance now at the Library The Kern River Valley Branch Library in Lake Isabella is happy to announce the

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What is Advent?

Kernville

■ Kernville First Baptist Church 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-376-6403 ■ Kernville United Methodist Church 251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville. Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. 760-376-2751 ■ St. Peter’s Anglican Church 11876 Sierra Way, Kernville. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-376-6362 ■ St. Sherrian’s Episcopal Church At Kernville United Methodist Church. Sunday 11 a.m

Wofford Heights

■ Calvary Chapel 125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Hts. Sunday 10 a.m. and Wed. 6:30 p.m.760-376-8789 ■ Christ Fellowship 80 Evans Road, Wofford Hts. Sun. 10:30 a.m.

■ Canyon Hills Kern River Valley 25 Arden Av., Wofford Hts. Sunday 10:30 a.m. & Thursday 6 p.m. 760-376-6402 ■ Faith Community North Campus 20 W. Panorama, Wofford Hts. Sunday Service 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. 760-376-6719 ■ St. Jude Catholic Church 86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights. Sun, 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m. 760-376-2416

Lake Isabella/Mt.Mesa

■ Christian Assembly 12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-6377 ■ Church of Christ Mt. Mesa 6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 760-379-4792 ■ Church of Jesus Christ/Latter Day Saints 6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:00 a.m.

760-379-2904 ■ First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:30 a.m.

Sunday school 10:45 a.m. 760-379-5615 ■ Grace Chapel 12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4093

■ Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella. Sunday School & Worship 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2120 ■ Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall 1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella. 760-379-8672 ■ Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3810 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. 760-379-3206 ■ Kern Valley Bible Church 3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 760-379-5482 ■ Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse 3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.,Tue. Ladies study 10 a.m., Wed. mid-week 5 p.m. 760-379-0004 ■ Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella.

Sunday 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. 760-379-5640 ■ Mt. View Southern Baptist Church 2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella. Sun. 9:00, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4296 Services Sunday 11 a.m. 760-379-2343 ■ Salvation Army The local national affiliate Mon. 9 a.m.-1p.m.

6105 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.

760-379-5100.

■ SGI - USA Buddhist Lotus Sutra based discussion and meetings Call 379-6162 for dates and times.

■ Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella.

■ Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal) 4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. 7 p.m. Wednesday 760-549-3186

Southlake/Weldon

■ Kern Christian Church “The River” 14900 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 760-378-3780 ■ Weldon Baptist Church 20674 Highway 178, Weldon. Sunday 10 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. 760-378-4964.

■ Weldon United Methodist Church 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. Sunday 8:30 a.m.

760-378-2321 To include your place of worship, send the information to us by e-mail, mail or in person (our address is on page 2).

Chris Wenzel Courier Columnist This past Sunday marked the beginning of Advent.

Some are familiar with the term, and a few may even have an Advent wreath Wenzel with the four candles to mark the season. For many, Advent doesn't have a role anymore during the Christmas season. As a kid, my grandparents had a wreath with four candles lit over the course of the Christmas season. I was more interested in how much space was available under the tree for presents, and how much egg nog I could consume before it ran out in stores. So, what exactly is Advent and more importantly why should you care?

Advent usually begins four Sundays before Christmas and ends on Christmas Eve. For most of us, the Christmas season officially begins on the weekend following Thanksgiving. I anticipate seeing more Christmas lights and Christmas decor appearing in our neighborhoods and around the Valley over this coming week.

OK, so what exactly is Advent? It's simply a season of preparation for Christmas. It's a time marked with expectation, as we prepare for the celebration of the birth of Jesus. The word "Advent" comes from the Latin word adventus, which means "coming" or "visit." There are four themes represented by each candle: Hope,

Peace, Joy, and Love. The two purple, one pink, and one white candle may not be your typical Christmas colors, but each represents important themes. Purple represents our repentance from sin and His royalty as the Prince of Peace. Pink represents the joy of the Lord that is experienced only through Christ, and white represents God's unconditional love.

Why should all this matter to you?

Advent is a reminder of two things: First, you and I are in desperate need of Jesus today. Christmas is much more than presents, family, and endless goodies. It's not about writing or getting Christmas cards, finding the sweet deals at stores, or hoping for an inundation of snow before Christmas. It's about knowing why God sent His only Son as the Gift to the world. You see the gift of salvation and forgiveness of sin that comes through surrendering your life to Christ provides you with a real relationship with the King of the Universe. The way to experience real hope, peace, joy, and love is through receiving His sinless life as a gift in place of your sinful life. I'd say that's a pretty sweet gift exchange!

Secondly, Advent reminds us to be patient. Just like the Jewish people waited patiently for the coming of their Messiah; as believers in Christ we look forward patiently awaiting the return of the Savior. As you celebrate His first-coming, patiently anticipate His second-coming.

Christopher Wenzel is pastor of Canyon Hills-Kern River Valley (Formerly New Life Assembly of God)

Bible Trivia By Wilson Casey 1. Is the book of Titus in the Old or New Testament or neither?

2. What does Hebrews 9 say it will do when Christ appears for a second time? Awake the Heavens, Start anew, Save those who look for Him, Cease all evil 3. Where is the Codex Sinaiticus, the oldest complete Bible in existence? Smithsonian, Hall of Jerusalem, British Museum, Vatican 4. Which hour mentioned in the Bible means the last possible moment that something can be done? First, Second, Eleventh, Twelfth 5. From Revelation, the lion of the tribe of Judah will open which book? Life, Everlasting torment, Death, Seven Seals 6. What Philistine city was home to Goliath? Jericho, Bethel, Gaza, Gath

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1) New; 2) Save those who look for Him; 3) British Museum; 4) Eleventh; 5) Seven Seals; 6) Gath

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Leah Mary Powers Long time Valley resident Leah Mary Powers of Weldon, went to heaven to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 6, 2016. She was 88. She was born in Bakersfield on July 21, 1928, to Joseph and Mary Deuel. She was the youngest of 13 children, all who have preceded her in death.

She grew up working on a farm and ranch which led her to get involved in 4H showing Holstein cattle. She earned a silver star showing her dairy cattle in a state competition. She was a hard working young lady from the start. She graduated from Bakersfield High School, Powers then on to Bakersfield College where she majored in Home Economics. That would benefit all of us later!)

Leah met and married the love of her life, Marvin (Marvie) Powers in 1948. They were married for over 50 years. He preceded her in death in 1999. They were a team from the beginning. They began working for South Fork School in the late 1950s.

Marvin was the custodian and bus driver and Leah was the cook plus occasional bus driver. She was famously known at the school for her great cooking. She planned all the meals which she made from scratch with a lot of love! Even now at the mention of her name, people remember her cooking and talk about special dishes that they loved. The teachers especially loved her carrot cake. She was totally devoted and dedicated to the students and teachers. She truly loved her job. She even worked as a cook at Nelda's Diner and at Paradise Cove for a long time. She was invaluable to Bo then. People looked forward to the summers when she would cook there. She also loved to bake. She was very well known for her many birthday cakes and wedding cakes. She had a very special touch. Leah retired from South Fork School after 30 years of service. The cooking would never be the same.

Leah's biggest service was to her church after that. She attended the Weldon United Methodist Church for over 60 years. She was a one woman band. Serving as treasurer, bookkeeper, setting up communion (including baking the bread), heading up the smorgasbords, taking care of the kitchen. It's even said she did a lot of watering of the flowers and grass before there was a sprinkler system. She was always there on the work days to help keep the grounds looking very nice.

Leah leaves behind her children James (Cindy) Powers of Southlake; Dianna Wood of Bakersfield; George Powers of Weldon. Grandchildren: Amy, Jenny, Jamie, Michelle, Corey, Neil, and Natalie; and Nick Hay who preceded her in death. Great grandchildren: Tristen, Wes, Jack, Madelyn, Tanessa, Ali and Spencer.

She also leaves her sister in laws Margie Powers, Dottie Gray and all their families. The family would like to thank the ladies from Optimal Hospice who helped take care of her but especially to her son, George, who was her primary caregiver for the last seven years.

Leah is one of the last of the great pioneers of our valley. Her legacy will live on and she will be truly missed by so many people who knew her. We love you Mom! A memorial service will be held at the Weldon United Methodist Church on Saturday December 3 at 11 a.m. with a potluck meal to follow.

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Changes to the FAFSA make It easier to apply for student aid Nathaniel Sillin, Practical Money Skills Courier Education This year, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid submission period opened on October 1 - three months earlier than in previous years.

That extra time to get financial information in order could be a big benefit to many families. Don't put off completing the application, sending the FAFSA in early could increase your financial aid package and give you more time to compare aid offers from different schools.

■ The FAFSA determines your family's expected contribution to the cost of higher education and serves as an application for federal financial aid, such as student loans, work study and the Pell Grant.

■ Current and prospective college students must complete a new FAFSA each year. Dependent children will need their parents' financial information to complete the form, and parents may want to work on the application together.

■ Most students complete the FAFSA online at fafsa.ed.gov.

■ The earlier submission period isn't the only difference for the FAFSA this year, there's also a change in the tax information you need to submit.

You might be able to electronically transfer your tax return information to your FAFSA using the Internal Revenue Service's Data Retrieval Tool. If you're unable or don't want to use the tool and don't have a copy of your 2015 tax return, you can order a free tax transcript of your return online, by mail or by calling 1-800908-9946.

■ The 2017-2018 FAFSA requires that applicants use their 2015 tax return information even if there have been significant

changes in your financial situation since then.

■ Pay close attention when filling out the FAFSA because some of the questions, such as those pertaining to current assets, are based on when you fill out the form, not your tax return.

■ The federal deadline for the 2017-2018 FAFSA is June 30, 2018, but don't wait that long to complete your application.

States and colleges have deadlines of their own.

■ Some states and schools also distribute aid on a first come, first served basis.

Submitting your application early can help ensure you'll receive the aid you're eligible for before the funds run out.

■ Prospective students who submit the FAFSA early might receive estimated financial aid offers from schools earlier as a result. This gives families more time to compare the offers before making the big decision on which school to attend.

You can list up to 10 schools on the FAFSA, including schools you're considering but haven't applied to yet.

Submitting your info holds your place in line for aid, and you can switch out schools later after submitting the FAFSA that you can send to additional schools.

■ Many states require you send your FAFSA to at least one in-state school to be eligible for state grants, and some states require you list a state school in the first or second position to be eligible. The Department of Education has a list of each state's requirements.

■ The FAFSA's submission period opens up three months earlier than in previous years. Sending your FAFSA in early could increase your eligibility for financial aid and give you more time to compare aid offers from schools.

Announcements, Continued from page 3 kickoff of a new service being offered to veterans in the Kern Valley. California public libraries, in partnership with California Department of Veterans Affairs and with the help of local volunteers, have opened a Veterans Resource Center at the Kern River Valley library to help provide veteran's benefits and local service information to veterans and their families every Tuesday and Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m.

Permanent sign donor recognition At $10 per name recognition, the Kern River Valley Heritage Foundation is accepting donations leading to temporary, then permanent name recognition on signs at the Hot Springs Valley Wetlands property off Lake Isabella Blvd across from Kern Valley Plaza - $10 for one name, $20 for two names, and so forth. Add your personal and "In Memory of..." names to over 550 names to date with a fully tax deductible, end-ofyear check donation to KRVHF, PO Box 1249, Lake Isabella, California 93240. On-line donations may be made using the "Donate" page on the KRVHF web site - krvhf.org.

As a bonus, a local donor will match your donation dollar for dollar.

Boat permits are now available for sale online.

Kern Co. Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce that 2017 Kern County Annual "All Lakes" and "Lake Isabella Only" boat permits are now available for sale online. For additional information, please contact the Kern County Parks and Recreation Department at 661-868-7000 during regular business hours, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. To place your boat permit order by phone, call the above number.

Candy and bake sale at your local Food Pantry Your local Food Pantry is having a candy and bake sale, ongoing until Christmas.

The purpose of the sale is to raise money for the 150 food boxes the Pantry gives away to low income families of the Kern Valley and also to help buy the toys for the little ones. You can help by bringing in candy and baked goods of any kind, to 4621 Lake Isabella Blvd. or call 760-379-4825. Bring in a bag of candy or a baked item once a week until Christmas and receive a gift from the Food Pantry on December 24.

Scholarships available Mediacom Communications is offering scholarship support for high school seniors who plan to obtain further education. The scholarship program is in its 16th consecutive year and Mediacom's investment will award $1,000 World Class Scholarships to 55 high school seniors. Scholarship recipients are given the flexibility to use the financial award to support educational expenses for higher education or vocational training from any accredited post-secondary institution starting in the fall of 2017. Award selection is based on academic achievement and leadership.

Applications for Mediacom's World Class Scholarships are available online at: www.mediacomworldclass.com. Applications should be submitted on or before the February 17, 2017 deadline. Applicants do not have to be Mediacom customers but must live in areas where Mediacom provides broadband, video, phone and other digital communication services. Recipients will be selected from the 21 states where Mediacom provides service.

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Health Insurance Matters

The light at the end of the tunnel Harry P. Thal Courier Columnist

enrollment during the year, but procrastination is not one of the reasons for a Special Enrollment Period.

The light at the Moving to or from the county or state end of the tunnel may work, if you have certain medical The end is nearneeds, or a life event may open an ing. This opportunity, but don't count on it.

Wednesday, Also, don't expect the insurance December 7 is the agent to go too far out of his or her end of the Medicare way. All fax transmissions are date Thal Annual Enrollment stamped. If you are late, you lose.

Period. I expect the All this to say, that 2017 has some office will be busy with those who wait plans that are better than ever, while until the last minute. others may suck. One HMO plan has Are you the one on line at midnight made diabetes injections a tier 1 medon April 15th tryication, while ing to mail off other plans have it December 7 is the end of the your tax return? as a tier 3 or 4.

Medicare Annual Enrollment For those folks Anyway, this Period. I expect the office will be who miss the is your last call for busy with those who wait until the deadline, there the 2017 AEP. I last minute. might be a small am certain, as I - Thal penalty. If using hear it every year, a tax preparer, he/she can file an excuses why people didn't respond on extension, and your return can be time. delayed a few months.

A friend once said to me that a Or, are you shopping at the mall on "light at the end of the tunnel" is not Christmas Eve, as there was not a always a good thing. It might be a spare minute in your life to get the hol- train speeding towards you with the iday shopping done, or worse, you are headlight blazing! grabbing something at Rite Aid or Scoreboard: We have topped Walgreens? $500,000.00 in saving our clients and Procrastinators will learn that this neighbors prescription medication due does not work with Medicare. Neither to the insurance companies changing the Medicare Advantage HMO plans the benefits and drugs covered in nor the stand-alone prescription drug 2017. I trust you have reviewed your plans. These plans are so tightly reguplans. lated, that if the application is not in Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurtheir hands via fax, it will be returned, ance broker in California (0621106), on and the person trying to enroll or the National Association of Health change plans must wait until next year. Underwriters Medicare Advisory Board.

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A story came through the fire Without warning, a fire storm ripped through the neighborhood of Kevin Kyt. Within moments, a whole community was shaken.

Kevin made it out with his wife, vehicle, the shirt on his back and a story; a graphic novel series with the songs that coincide with each episode in the series. These stories and songs began to be written in August 2014 and continuing.

The publishing process began in July of 2015 with the plan to release in September 2016 to book stores, places of business, and churches.

Besides the book sales, now there is a digital form of the book being made available on line. It is the rise of Ezekiel's Fire.

Launch of the book and the music will take place at an event Friday December 9 at 6:30 p.m. at Faith Community Church in Wofford Heights.

The first book of a series is called We are not Alone, dedicated to a special friend and brother who helped to launch the story. This brother passed away before the process started.

Ezekiel's Fire is a band that has emerged out of the fire, not scorched, but tempered. Songs have risen up and fires are still raging. So the band fights

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Ezekiel's Fire

Michael Batelaan Courier Special

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fire with fire, holy fire, that is.

Kevin Kyt is the song writer, guitarist and vocalist with an energetic and kinetic passion and personality for positively charged music.

Aaron Moore is definitely more than a drummer; he is a warrior drummer with a driving force to take holy fire music to the next level. He brings the thunderous beat of Heaven's Heart.

Moore is a hero at heart. He has worked in the area of fire support to bring safety to those in danger of fires on earth. Now he works as a tech to harness the energy of the sun, but most of all serving in the master plan of the Son. He blasts through the darkness with thunderous drumming skills.

With a voice and bass guitar the atmospheric changes when the one and only Rachel Hurst steps onto the scene. A hero at large in all she puts her hand to. Darkness is on its way out when Rachel Hurst steps in. With an outrageous amount of dedication, she will stand fast and deliver with a heart set on guarding and protecting for truth and justice.

Find out about this new phenomenon on Friday December 9 at 6:30 p.m. at Faith Community Church in Wofford Heights at the Ezekiel's Fire launch, book signing and music event.

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No more superpowers Sam Struckhoff Courier Contributor

PICKS OF THE WEEK “Florence Foster Jenkins” (PG13) - OK, no more superpowers. This one has a woman who lacks a special talent (singing), and still manages to be inspiring and filled with life.

Florence (Meryl Streep) has always been in love with music and dreamed of being a celebrated opera singer.

She's an awful singer, but she's also a wealthy New York elite, and her husband (Hugh Grant) is determined to make her dream come true before she loses her battle with syphilis. Also, it's the 1940s and people really need entertainment. Streep's performance is charming, but you can't help but see her smiling at herself on the inside with each mangled note.

"Suicide Squad" (R) - A gaggle of super-villains are rounded up to form a special team that bickers its way through waves of underdeveloped enemies in a no-holds-barred assault on Marvel's domination over super-ensemble movies. The titular squad includes assassin Deadshot (Will Smith); Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie), the Joker's steady girlfriend; some boomerang guy (Jai Courtney); a special-forces guy (Joel Kinnaman); and a host of other hastily introduced characters you'll struggle to like. Viola Davis plays the government official responsible for sending this motley bunch against the Enchantress (Cara Delevigne), an evil super-witch.

First off, this ain't "The Avengers."

These heroes are anti-heros. Also, Jared Leto's much-hyped version of

Meryl Streep, Hugh Grant in "Florence Foster Jenkins"

the Joker makes an appearance -- and that's it, an appearance.

"Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" (PG-13) - Jake (Asa Butterfield), a teenage boy raised on his grandfather's tall tales, finds himself in a little corner of time and space where he gets to see how real the fantastic stories are. After a bit of time travel, Jake finds himself on a Welsh island where Miss Peregrine (Eva Green) looks after a class of children with bizarre abilities. The inhabitants are threatened by non-peculiar human society that fears them, and another group called the Hollows (led

by Samuel L. Jackson) that wants them for nefarious purposes.

Adapted from a young-adult novel series of the same name, the movie toys with how to properly pace itself.

The first act really limps along. When things really get rolling, director Tim Burton finds some surreal imagery to indulge in like he likes to do. The plot eventually starts whirring so fast that it's difficult to keep track of all the time-loops, dread beasts and peculiarities. © 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Faith Community Church and KV Rotary Club would like to extend a sincere thanks and appreciation to the individuals, businesses and organizations for their overwhelming support and encouragement of our… 17th Annual Peddler's Faire A Huge Thank You to this year's major sponsors Harry Thal Insurance Diane Norris Jennifer & Danny Wagner Deputy Josh Cain and the kids from KV SAL The young men from Camp Erwin Owen Click Realty KV Exchange Club Archie's Hardware Barbara Likens Darlene Wolowiec DBW Construction Rob & Sebastian from Cheyenne's WH Mini Storage OJ & Susan Atchison Ken & Irene Martinson Burger King

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Sally Bradin Dennis Kelly Arlene Santagelo Sharon Rooney Kernville Automotive GPS Mortgage Pregnancy Resource Center CA Laureate Iota Omega Chapter Beta Sigma Phi The ladies from Faith Community Bible Study Pastor Jon Feldschau Pastor Neal Preston And all of the gracious volunteers who worked tirelessly to make this year's event a great success!

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Public Invited to annual trek to the Nation’s Christmas Tree Mike Theune, National Park Service Courier Outdoors Are you looking for something fun to do with your family and friends to celebrate the holidays? Would you like to honor those who fought and died for our freedom? If so, you are invited to attend the 91st Trek to the Nation's Christmas Tree ceremony on Sunday, December 11 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Kings Canyon National Park.

The event, which is sponsored by the Sanger District Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with the National Park Service, will include the Jubilation Singers, Sanger High School Choir, and a non-denominational holiday message. During the ceremony, a National Park Service representative will speak about the General Grant Tree's role as a national shrine in memory of the men and women of the Armed Forces who have served, fought, and died to keep America free. A memorial wreath will be placed at the base of the General Grant Tree.

The ceremony will be held at the General Grant Tree, a ¼-mile walk from an adjacent parking lot. Trekkers

are encouraged to arrive early as parking is limited for this popular event.

Entrance fees to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks will be free on December 11, 2016 to allow park visitors to experience the celebration of the Nation's Christmas Tree. In addition, chartered buses to the park from Sanger, CA, may be available with a fee and by reservation at 559-8754575.

To reach Kings Canyon National Park by vehicle, take Highway 180 east from Fresno for approximately 55 miles. For detailed directions, visit nps.gov/seki/planyourvisit/drivingdirections.htm. Visitors are strongly advised to check road/weather conditions in advance and/or be prepared for bad weather. Walking surfaces may be slippery and snowy. Travelers should provide additional time to accommodate for weather conditions.

Drivers must bring and be prepared to use tire chains or cables, if required.

For weather and road condition information, call 559-565-3341 and press 1.

For more information about Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, visit nps.gov/seki or call 559565-3341.

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Free Christmas tree permits offered to 4th grade students Alicia Embry, US Forest Service Courier Christmas This holiday season, 4th graders with a valid Every Kid in a Park pass can get one FREE Christmas tree cutting permit from the Sequoia National Forest.

The White House initiative, Every Kid in a Park, is a nationwide call to action to build the next generation of conservationists. All fourth graders are eligible to receive a fourth grade pass.

Not only does this pass provide a free Christmas tree permit, but the pass also allows free access to 4th graders and their families to federal lands and waters across the country for a full year.

The pass is valid through Aug. 31, 2017.

To receive a free Christmas tree permit, 4th grade students must present a valid paper voucher printed from the Every Kid in a Park website at everykidinapark.gov/.

■ Step 1: Follow the instructions on the website to obtain the paper voucher and/or visit your local Sequoia National Forest District Office to receive a free permit and EKiP Pass.

■ Step 2: Print out the paper voucher.

■ Step 3: Bring the paper voucher with you to a permit sale location on the Sequoia National Forest to claim the free EKiP pass and permit.

Please Note: The 4th grade student and family must present the voucher in person.

■ Free 4th grade Christmas tree permits will be available at the following locations: Kern River Ranger District 760-376-3781 105 Whitney Road, Kernville Program: 11/25 thru 12/23 Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday Lake Isabella Office 760-379-5646 4875 Ponderosa Drive, Lake Isabella

Program: 11/25 thru 12/23 Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday Western Divide Ranger District 559-539-2607 32588 HWY 190, Springville Program: 11/28 thru 12/22 Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday Porterville Supervisor's Office 559-784-1500 1839 S. Newcomb St., Porterville A limited number of Free Trees available onsite for Students each day.

Program: 11/25 thru 12/21 Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays.

■ On a limited basis, permits are available to the general public for $10 each, one permit per household. Cutting areas are pre-determined, and restrictions on tree sizes will be enforced.

Christmas tree collection area maps, and instructions, will be supplied at time of purchase.

Today, more than 80 percent of American families live in urban areas, and many lack easy access to safe outdoor spaces. At the same time, kids are spending more hours in front of screens instead of outside. The Every Kid in a Park initiative encourages valuable opportunities to explore, learn, and play in the spectacular places that belong to us all and aims to inspire stewardship of these places for future generations.

Every Kid in a Park is an interagency effort among the National Park Service, Forest Service, Department of Education, Army Corps of Engineers, Bureau of Land Management, Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Reclamation and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

■ For more information on the Sequoia National Forest, visit fs.usda.gov/sequoia or call (559) 7841500.

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Hazardous tree removal projects Cindy Thill, US Forest Service Courier Notice The Sequoia National Forest, Kern River Ranger District is working in conjunction with the California Department of Transportation and Southern California Edison to reduce hazardous tree conditions, along Highway 155, between Wofford Heights and Glennville.

Caltrans will have contract fallers removing dead and dying trees along Highway 155 and hauling them to processing sites, on the forest, for chipping and sorting. A portion of the chipped wood will be spread within the Cedar Fire left with high erosion potential. The project should commence this month.

In addition, logging trucks will be hauling some of the trees to be milled or processed for disposal. Traffic control will be in place and the public is advised to expect minor delays and drive with caution.

Presently, the KRRD is working with SCE to fall trees threatening the electrical infrastructure in the community of Alta Sierra. Traffic control measures will be in place and may result in detours or delays along Rancheria Road and other surface streets.

The Forest Service will continue to work with partners, in state and private sectors in this extraordinary time of drought and tree mortality.

For information, call the Kernville Ranger Station at 760-376-3781.

Kern River Valley's 1st Veterans Stand Down Saturday December 10, 2016 10am to 3pm Kern Valley Veteran's/Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella

Services:

Items available:

• VA benefits and information • Health services and screenings • Employment services • Counseling and substance abuse services

• Food and refreshments • Personal care items • Blankets

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If your business or organization would like to assist with offering services to local KRV veterans or would like more information, please call President Anna Beckham 760-812-9172 or Vice President Samantha Kessler 760-985-9547 Please bring Military ID or DD214 if available

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Supporting sponsors: Big Blue Bear Kernville Automotive Kern Valley Livestock Co. Primo’s Liquor & Deli Riverside One Stop

River View Lodge Sierra Gateway Markets The Cracked Egg The Mother Lode

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Kern River Valley information Emergencies call ■ Ambulance ■ Fire ■ Law Enforcement ■ Search & Rescue ■ Lake Patrol ■ Forest Service

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Kern Valley Hospital Emergency Department McCray & Laurel, Mountain Mesa 760-379-2681

Recreation information

■ U.S. Forest Service Isabella Lake office: 4875 Ponderosa Drive. 760-379-5646

7046 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella business only: 760-549-2100

■ Kernville office: 105 Whitney Rd. 760-376-3781 (around the corner from the museum) Closed weekends.

Kern County Fire Stations

General information

Sheriff/CHP Substation

■ Kernville Station 76 11018 Kernville Road Kernville business only: 760-376-2219 ■ Lake Isabella Station 72 4500 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella business only: 760-379-2626 ■ Southlake Station 71 9000 Navajo Ave. Weldon business calls only: 760-378-3055

■ Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce 6404 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella 760-379-5236 866-KRV4FUN ■ Kernville Chamber of Commerce 11447 Kernville Rd. Kernville 760-376-2629 866-KERNVILLE (corner Sierra Way & Kernville Roads)

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2. TELEVISION: IWhat was Chandler's last name on the comedy series "Friends"?

3. ARCHITECTURE: Who designed the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.?

4. LANGUAGE: Where did the term "the blind leading the blind" originate?

5. MYTHOLOGY: In one of Hercules' fabled labors, he had to slay a beast that kept sprouting new heads. What was its name?

6. U.S. CITIES: What city carries the nickname "Iron City"?

7. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: The direction of starboard on a boat means what?

8. LITERATURE: What famous Latin American author wrote the novel "The General in his Labyrinth"?

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Make your holiday preparations one step at a time in order to avoid being overwhelmed and leaving things undone. That confusing family situation continues to work itself out.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Ease this year's holiday money pressures by letting your thrifty side guide you as you look for those perfect gifts that typically reflect your good taste and love of beauty.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You'll have a good handle on potential holiday problems if you delegate tasks to family members, friends or co-workers -- most of whom will be more than happy to help out.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Right now you are especially vulnerable to holiday scams that seek to take advantage of your generosity. Best advice: Check them out before you send out your checks.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) The upcoming holiday season gives the Big Cat much to purr about.

Relationships grow stronger, and new opportunities loom on the horizon, just waiting to be pounced on.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A changing situation brings conflicting advice about how to go forward with your holiday plans. Your best bet: Make the decision you feel most comfortable with.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Holiday plans get back on track after some confusion about the direction you expected to take. A potentially troublesome money matter needs your immediate attention.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Your holiday preparations are on track. But you need to confront a personal situation while you can still keep it from overwhelming everything else.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Tight financial matters ease a bit during this holiday season. But the sagacious Sagittarian is well-advised to keep a tight hold on the reins while shopping for gifts.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Don't put off making decisions about this year's holiday celebrations, despite the negative comments you've been getting from several quarters.

Do it NOW! AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) The holidays will bring new friends and new opportunities. Meanwhile, be careful to use your energy wisely as you go about making holiday preparations.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) There's good news coming from a most unlikely source.

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

Home and office for all your cleaning needs

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Tim’s Auto Glass Professional Auto Glass Replacement & Repair 760-379-1900 661-332-8467 760-223-1389 661-332-TIMS timsautoglass23@yahoo.com

Ron Brooks

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760-223-9049 C-10 Lic. No. 794510 ron@brookstechnicalelectrical.com It it’s technical and electrical, we can do it.

LARRY SCHUPPAN’S Garage Doors and Openers New Sales & Repairs (760) 417-2806 ___________________________

Lake Isabella Precision Tax Fastest Refunds Free E-Filing Free Quotes Individual, Corp., Partners 5105 B Lake Isabella Blvd.

760-379-1300 TONY PINO Demonstrates

The 9 animal Xing Yi Quan form on cool mornings at Mt. Mesa Park (easy on the knees) An oriental discipline rarely offered in Kern County.

Mark Blackstone’s

Computer Tune-Ups Repair, Virus Removal, Web Design

NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL!!!

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

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

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South Fork Transmission Oil Changes while you wait!

Brakes - Belts - Hoses Clutches, Differentials, Adjust - Exchange - Repair

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

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760-223-1225 ■ Our Specialty: Off Road Recovery ■ Motorcycles ■ Jump Starts ■ Tire Changes ■ Lock Outs ■ Winch Outs ■ No Job Too Small ■ Fair Rates ■24/7 Service Towing PO Box 1107 Lake Isabella CA 93240

MT. MESA Commercial & Residential Contractor’s Lic. #587951 310-347-5208 • 310-533-0584 ___________________________ HAULING - DUMP RUNS WEED EATING 760-223-3651 ___________________________ Ray’s Painting & Decorating Interior/Exterior Painting Wall Coverings Lowest Rates in the KRV 760-417-9797 • 760-378-2097

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Knife Collection For Sale - Christmas is Coming 831-334-3466 “Local” No Minors

Firewood For Sale Seasoned Almond Wood $320 Cord - Delivered 661-979-9362

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

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www.AblePm.com Lake Isabella 1 bedroom/1 bath Apartment, includes Stove, TRASH & WATER PAID. No pets. $395 rent/$400 dep.

Mt. Mesa 2 bedroom/1 bath mobile, new Carpet, Stove, Refrigerator, Washer & Dryer. Covered parking & covered deck with handicap ramp. The yard has a fenced area & storage shed. 1 small dog OK. Includes Security Alarm system.

TRASH PAID. $650 rent/$600 dep.

Lake Isabella Commercial These Offices can be rented separately or can be combined: • 609 sq ft Office Space, 1 bathroom, Trash Paid, $450 rent/$400 dep. ...455 sq ft Office Space, 1 bathroom, Trash Paid, $375 rent/$400 dep.

6435 Lake Isabella Blvd (Post Office Center)

760-379-5479 Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm Saturday 9am to 3pm

Kernville-Hi Ho Senior Mobile Home Park, 11901 Sierra Way, 2bd/2ba apartment, $470/mo + dep. & utilities, no pets.

760-376-2671 ____________________________ Lake Isabella - 2bd/2ba$733/mo. Move In Special Now - $633/mo. w/good credit.

Refurbished Mobile Home with 2 car carport, patio/deck, 55+ Park. Info: 760-964-2514. ____________________________ Lake Isabella - 2bd/1ba-$633/mo.

Move In Special - Now $533/mo. w/good credit.

Refurbished Mobile Home with 2 car carport, patio/deck, 55+ Park. Info: 760-964-2514. ____________________________ Lake Isabella - 1bd/1ba-$533/mo.

Move In Special - Now $433/mo. w/good credit. In nice 55+ Park. Info: (760) 964-2514. ____________________________ Pinewood MHP - Furnished trailer for rent, 1bd/1ba, $295 mo.

Senior discount available. HNL Properties 760-417-9321.

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: AMANDAGAIL PHOTOGRAPHY (2016-B6705), 15100 Hanna Lyn Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93314. Mailing address: 15100 Hanna Lyn Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93314.

REGISTRANTS: AMANDA GAIL BAKER, 15100 Hanna Lyn Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93314. 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: Amanda Gail Baker. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 10/27/2016 and expires 10/27/2021. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: M. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier November 11, 18, 25 and December 2, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: HNL PROPERTIES (2016-B6566), 6880 Raccoon Ridge, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailing address: PO Box 1065, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. REGISTRANTS: HARRY RAYMOND HALTERMAN, 6880 Raccoon Ridge, Wofford Heights, CA 93285 and LINDA MARGARET ERDO-HALTERMAN, 6880 Raccoon Ridge, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Date the business commenced: 07/01/2013. 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: Linda Margaret Erdo-Halterman. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 10/20/2016 and expires 10/20/2021.

Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk.

By: M. Chaides. Published by the Kern River Courier November 11, 18, 25 and December 2, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: TEHACHAPI TAXICAB SERVICES (2016B6776), 20301 Sears Dr. Tehachapi, CA 93561. Mailing address: PO Box 1185, Tehachapi, CA 93581. REGISTRANTS: ESMAEEL YAZDANIPOUR, 20301 Sears Dr. Tehachapi, CA 93581. Date the business commenced: 03/31/2010. Business is being conducted as an Individual.

This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Esmaeel Yazdanipour. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 10/31/2016 and expires 10/31/2021. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk.

By: J. Garcia.

Published by the Kern River Courier November 11, 18, 25 and December 2, 2016.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-01557-CA, A.P.N.: 146-541-33-00, Property Address: 2905 Sunview Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93306.

PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 04/08/2003. 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: Elmer Dora, Jr., An Unmarried Man. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 04/16/2003 as Instrument No. 0203072867 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 12/14/2016 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93301. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $62,659.79.

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: 2905 Sunview Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93306, A.P.N: 146-541-33-00. 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 $62,659.79. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code.

The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource .com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeSer vices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2016-01557-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 2, 2016. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/Mortgage Services/DefaultManagement/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 November 18, 25, and December 2, 2016) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-02036-CA, A.P.N.: 001-191-07-00, Property Address: 2417 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

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TRUST DATED 12/11/2006. 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: Douglas C. Kophamer and Jona Sue Kophamer, Husband and Wife, As Joint Tenants. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 12/22/2006 as Instrument No. 0206315018 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 12/19/2016 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93301.

Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $451,363.56. 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: 2417 Beech Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301, A.P.N: 001-191-07-00. 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 $451,363.56. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code.

The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource .com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeSer vices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2016-02036-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 4, 2016. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/Mortgage Services/DefaultManagement/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 November 18, 25, and December 2, 2016) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-02297-CA, A.P.N.: 495-460-18-00, Property Address: 13502 Coco Palm Court, Bakersfield, CA 93314.

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 10/05/2010. 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: Gregory Horton and Jan D Horton, Husband and Wife, As Joint Tenants. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 10/12/2010 as Instrument No. 0210141197 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 12/12/2016 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93301. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $353,279.83. 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: 13502 Coco Palm Court, Bakersfield, CA 93314, A.P.N: 495-460-18-00. 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 $353,279.83. 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 auc-

tioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code.

The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource .com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeSer vices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2016-02297-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website.

The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

Date: November 11, 2016. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/Mortgage Services/DefaultManagement/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 November 18, 25, and December 2, 2016) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-00895-CA, A.P.N.: 143-140-29-00-8, Property Address: 513 Austin St., 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 04/11/2007. 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: Jesus Zamudio and Raquel Zamudio, Husband and Wife, As Joint Tenants. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 04/25/2007 as Instrument No. 0207088185 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 12/28/2016 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93301. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $143,826.45. 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: 513 Austin St., Bakersfield, CA 93307, A.P.N: 143-140-29-00-8. 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 $143,826.45. 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/DefaultManagement/TrusteeSer vices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2016-00895-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 10, 2016. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/Mortgage Services/DefaultManagement/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 November 25, December 2, and 9, 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: RIVERKERN GENERAL STORE (2016-B7056), 16130 Sierra Way, Kernville, CA 93238. Mailing address: 16130 Sierra Way, Kernville, CA 93238. REGISTRANTS: EDWARD JAY SCHULTZ, 16130 Sierra Way, Kernville, CA 93238; TERRI JEWLZ SCHULTZ, 16130 Sierra Way, Kernville, CA 93238. Date the business commenced: 05/20/2000. 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: Edward J. Schultz. This statement filed with the County Clerk of

Kern County 11/16/2016 and expires 11/16/2021. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier November 25, December 2, 9, and December16, 2016.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-02002-CA, A.P.N.: 507-140-52-00, Property Address: 7617 Vaquero 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 12/20/2006. 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: Preston Howard and Jennifer Howard, Husband and Wife, As Joint Tenants. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 12/29/2006 as Instrument No. 0206319942 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 12/28/2016 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93301. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $324,395.95. 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: 7617 Vaquero Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93308, A.P.N: 507-140-52-00. 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 $324,395.95. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code.

The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com /MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeService s.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 201602002-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 16, 2016. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/Mortgage Services/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 2403530. 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 2, 9, and 16, 2016) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-02257-CA, A.P.N.: 148-122-12-00, Property Address: 1921 La France Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93304.

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 02/23/2006. 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: SHERRY S SIMPSON, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 03/03/2006 as Instrument No. 0206052382 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California.

Date of Sale: 12/28/2016 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93301. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $154,779.32. 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: 1921 La France Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93304, A.P.N: 148-122-12-00. 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

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reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $154,779.32. 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/MortgageServices /DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2016-02257-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 16, 2016.

Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com /MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/Trus teeServices.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 2, 9, and 16, 2016) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-01707-CA, A.P.N.: 116-043-1900, Property Address: 500 Sanford Drive, 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 05/03/2006. 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: Ronald T. White And Margaret White, Husband and Wife, As Joint Tenants. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 07/10/2006 as Instrument No. 0206166439 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 01/14/2017 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93301.

Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $216,817.55. 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: 500 Sanford Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93308, A.P.N: 116-043-19-00. 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 $216,817.55. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices /DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case:

2016-01707-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, 2016.

Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com /MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/Trus teeServices.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 2, 9, and 16, 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: B&B FABRICATION (2016-B7127), 2017 Jason St. Bakersfield, CA 93312.

Mailing address: 2017 Jason St. Bakersfield, CA 93312. REGISTRANTS: WILLIAM HENRY FETZER, 2017 Jason St. Bakersfield, CA 93312. 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: William H. Fetzer.

This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 11/21/2016 and expires 11/21/2021. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: J. Chaides.

Published by the Kern River Courier December 2, 9, 16 and December 23, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: B&B INSPECTIONS (2016-B6872), 10227 Lanesborough Ave. Bakersfield, CA 93311.

Mailing address: 10227 Lanesborough Ave. Bakersfield, CA 93311. REGISTRANTS: WILLIAM KIETH FETZER, 10227 Lanesborough Ave. Bakersfield, CA 93311.

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: William Kieth Fetzer. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 11/04/2016 and expires 11/04/2021. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Chaides. Published by the Kern River Courier December 2, 9, 16 and December 23, 2016 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: RIG RUNNERS, INC. (2016-B6992), DBA #2 RIG RUNNER, INC. (2016-B6993, 1300 N. Roberts Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93308.

Mailing address: 519 N. Sam Houston Parkway, #600, Houston TX 77060. REGISTRANTS: PATTERSON MOTOR FREIGHT, INC., 519 N. Sam Houston Parkway, #600, Houston TX 77060. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as a Corporation. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Eddie Patterson, President. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 11/11/2016 and expires 11/11/2021. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: M. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier December 2, 9, 16 and December 23, 2016.