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Powdered Weather sugar Friday high 47° Sunny with cold wind Friday low 30° Clear and cold

Snowpack is good news for the parched state - for now

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Saturday high 53° Sunny and warmer Saturday low 29° Clear Sunday high 58° Sunny but cool

Snow blankets the Kern River Valley following this past weekends winter storm

Sunday low 33° Mainly clear Accuweather.com

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Mary Beth Griggs Popular Science Courier Extra

Michael Batelaan Courier Celebration

California's wet winter continues, with rain and snowstorms still pelting the state. These constant storms are building up the California snowpack to levels that haven't been seen in the droughtplagued state in several years. "This is way better than some of the recent years we've had," says David Pierce, a climatologist at Scripps Institution of Oceanography. "In the northern Sierra Nevada it's about the same that It was last year, and that was a little above normal-

Chinese New Year, also known as the "Spring Festival" has been celebrated for more than 3000 years. It is celebrated in many Asian countries, such as China, Korea and Vietnam. It is one of the most important holidays for Chinese people all over the world. Traditional activities include feasting, cleaning, decorating with red paper cuts and couplets, lighting firecrackers, performing lion and dragon dances, and giving money in red envelopes. If according to the Chinese zodiac you are born in the year of the rooster you have a reputation for being a hard worker, a talented, deep thinker who is happier working alone than with others. You are also extravagant in dress with a tendency to be flashy. Never the less, you are shrewd, persevering and definitive. You should be happy as a restaurant owner, a publicist, a soldier or a world traveler. You get along best with the Ox, the Snake and the Dragon. According to Tom Lambert, owner of Lok's Garden in Lake Isabella, should you choose to celebrate the Chinese New Year, he has the best Chinese Restaurant in the Valley. And it just so happens the only

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Caltrans worked tirelessly to clear the canyon that had been closed since Friday January 20 with a brief period on Saturday when it was cleared for roughly two hours with no estimation for opening. The road was finally reopened on

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The Kern Valley Aquatic Program invites you to take the plunge into an icy pool and join the fun for the seventh annual Plunge. The official Plunge uniform is only a swimsuit, but costumes are fun and encouraged. Student Plungers must raise a minimum $10 or sell 5 raffle tickets and plunge for free. Adult Plungers must raise a minimum of $25 or sell 10 raffle tickets and plunge for free. Not into plunging but want to help? Donate to a plunger, purchase or sell raffle ticket(s). The raffle prize consists of a Kern Valley Staycation (valued over $900) for the winner and $100 cash to the seller of the winning ticket. The Staycation basket is filled with gift cards from local businesses

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Splash down - Previous years participants had fun while raising funds for aquatic programs.

like Cheryl's Diner, KRBC, The Cracked Egg, Vons, Dress Your Soul, KVAP, Something Sweet, Primo's Deli, The Kern Lodge, a week of camping at the Rivernook Campground, Kern River Fly Fishing beginner lessons for 2, rafting on the Kern by Sierra South for 2, Kern River Outdoor maps, and more. The Polar Plunge will be held on Friday February 3 at the South

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Fork School pool beginning at 4 p.m. Snacks and beverages will be available. Raffle winners will be drawn at the end of the plunge. Prizes will be awarded for best costume, most tickets sold by an individual, most money raised by a team and one lucky duck winner for swimming the length of the pool. Money raised will benefit all the KVAP scholarship programs and lifeguard

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good sign for skiiers and snowboarders. The increased snowpack could indicate a summer less water-starved than recent years. The snow stores water in the winter, and as it melts in the spring and summer it recharges rivers, increasing the water supply for farmers, cities, and the general ecosystem. A better-than-normal snowpack means that people who rely on water (aka: everyone) can relax a little bit. But California isn't out of the woods quite yet. "We're still early in the season, so we would have

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so no complaints-but in the central and especially southern Sierras it's way above where it was last year." The current snowpack is 163 percent above normal levels for the year, and precipitation levels in the state reached the equivalent of 80 percent of the total amount of water expected in a given California water year (water years stretch from October 1 to September 30). That's impressive, says Pierce, but not quite record-breaking. But even so, the snow and rain still signal a promising start to 2017. In California, a healthy snowpack isn't just a

training. These scholarships will provide swim lessons, summer safe camp and Jr. Lifeguard camp opportunities to our youth around the valley. To buy or sell tickets, call 760-299-2030, email info@kvap.org, pick them up at the District Office of the South Fork School, stop in to Dress Your Soul in Kernville or see Mr. Bogart at Wallace Middle School before or after school hours or purchase them at the Polar Plunge. Can't make the plunge but want to donate? Go online visit the website at kvap.org, scroll down on the home page look for the "donate now" button. For more information, email info@ kvap.org or call 760299-2030. You can also send donations to KVAP Polar Plunge, SFS&CF, PO Box 1006, Weldon, CA 93283.

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Plan for the week ahead using the Courier Calendar. Pastor Schlensker says its W2 time.

Bodfish Bob’s recipes say potato or potahto.

Fun & games begin on the Courier puzzle pages.

Buy, sell & trade in the Courier Marketplace.

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water data: Wednesday, 6 p.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 208,971 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 1340 cfs* Lower Kern Outflow 955 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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(aka: Susie Seeger) ■ @ Cheryl's Diner January 27 Cheryl's Diner 32nd Anniversary fish fry at 5 p.m. ■ @ Kernville Farmer's Market January 28 Sarsaparilla floats, 10 a.m. ■ @Kern River Brewery January 31 Buy bribes and tell lies from 4 to 6 p.m. ■ @KVHD cafeteria February 1 Sarsaparilla floats, raffles, bribes and tours. The Hideaway in Wofford Heights has appointed themselves our "election headquarters"…so we show up randomly for bribe sellin', dancin' and just plain fun!

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“South Fork Sass’n Cathy” (aka: Catherine Paradise) South Fork Sass'n Cathy is on the road and will be at locations throughout the valley. ■ @ Ewings January 27 Rotary meeting at noon.

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

■ 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. 760-379-3394 ■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers square dancing, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. ■ 6:30 p.m. (1st Sat.) KV Rockhound Club, MGM Jewelry & Loan, 6749 Wofford Blvd.,, Wofford Heights. 760-376-3600or www.kernriverrockhoundclub.com.

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■ 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, public welcome. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3877. ■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415 Sierra Way Kernville. 760-376-2846.

Mondays

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

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■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 10 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern Valley Garden Group. 760-379-1129. ■ 10 a.m. - noon; 1p.m.- 3 p.m. Kern County ■ 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. ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, VFW Lake Isabella. 760-376-3138. ■ 2 p.m. KRV Cemetery District. (2nd Tue. every other month). Public invited. 760-376-2189. ■ 3:30 - 5 p.m. (4th Tue.), Kern River Valley Collaborative, Veterans Hall, Rm. 1., Lake Isabella. 760-379-2556, ext. 601. ■ 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.

■ @Paradise Cove January 27 Auction, downstairs in the lounge, 7 p.m. ■ @Pizza Barn January 28 4 p.m. Bribes and raffle items. ■ @Ewings January 28 Mike Gallagher will be performing ■ @Desert Empire Fairgrounds January 28 and 29 Stephy Livestock team roping in Ridgecrest, 9 a.m. ■ @Cheryl's Diner February 3 Fish fry starting at 5 p.m.

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■ Donkey Basketball January 27 Donkey Basketball at 6 p.m. at the Southfork gym. 911 responders vs. KVHS. Get your tickets from any FFA student, the school office or at Kern River Hay and Feed. ■ Commodities distribution January 30 Government food commodities will be distributed to those who qualify at the New Life Church in Wofford Heights, Grace Chapel in Mt Mesa and at the Senior Center in Lake

■ 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 Isabella. 760-379-5986 or 661-867-2579. ■ 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. ■ 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. 760-379-7312 or 760-378-0041.

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■ 9 a.m. - noon First and Third Thursdays, Kern County Veteran's Services County complex, 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella 661-868-7300. ■ 8:30 and 10 a.m., Mediyoga, Lake Isabella Senior Center. ■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 9:30 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. ■ 5 - 7 p.m., VFW Taco Thursday, open to public. 760379-3877. ■ 4-6 p.m. (3rd Thur.), 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.

Isabella. Distribution is 10 a.m. to noon. Call Yazid Alawgarey CAPK 661-336-5200 X203, email yalawgarey@capk.org or see facebook.com/ROTARYKRVFOOD. This replaces the cancelled distribution last week. ■ Prayer Breakfast February 2 The community is invited to join in prayer for our community, State and our Nation at Nelda's in Lake Isabella at 7 a.m. All are welcome to join in. Please arrive early so as not interrupt prayer in progress. Breakfast is optional. Then join in at Tank Park for Prayer in the Park from noon to 1 p.m. Call Bill Blanton at 760-891-6942. Get Freezin' for a Reason February 3 Fundraising efforts heats up the pool for Kern Valley Aquatics program at 4 p.m. at the South Fork Pool. Drought Emergency Food Assistance February 4 Community Action Partnership of Kern Food Bank (CAPK Food Bank) is continuing to distribute Drought Emergency Food Assistance Program food in addition to its regular distribution in Lake Isabella from 9 to 11 a.m. at 3628 Suhre Street, Lake Isabella. For additional information, please contact the food bank agency relations technician Yazid Alawgarey at 661-398-4520. Special Needs dance February 11 The next dance is at 6 p.m. at the Moose Lodge. This month Chili dogs is on the menu for a Whiskey Flat Days western themed dance. Dancers will all be getting cowboy/girl hats, badges and a bandana. Chili dogs is on the menu. Library book sale February 13 and 14 The Friends of the Library will be holding book sales once a month on the second Tuesday of each month. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Set-up and presale on Mondays from 4 to 6 p.m. in the community room at the main library 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. ■ JobFest February 16 The Lake Isabella JobFest will take place from 9 a.m. to noon at the Lake Isabella Veterans Hall, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd. ■ KRVFSC Meeting February 16 The Kern River Valley Fire Safe Council meets in the Supervisor's conference room, at 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Minutes are posted to the KRV Fire Safe Council Facebook page. ■ Whiskey Flat Days February 17, 18, 19 and 20 Time to kick up your heels and grab your boots! Its the 60th annual Whiskey Flat Days celebration in Kernville all President’s Day weekend. Vendors, rodeo, carnival, encampment and much more! ■ KRV Collaborative February 21 Join with the KRV Collaborative and learn about vital services and opportunities in the Kern Valley. It meets from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Call 760379-2556 or go to KRVFRC.org ■ Heart Walk 2017 February 25 Register at 7:30 a.m. and walk 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Kern Valley High School track and raise money for your favorite non-profit and for the Hospital. $50 for a team or $10 for individual walkers. No pets. Free lunch to all walkers and managers. Additional meals are $5 each. Entry deadline is February 21. Call Deborah Hess at 760-379-5257.

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.

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Tykes loved the Pike remember two fleas that had little carts glued to them. They would race around a little track, as I recall their names were Ben and Her. We As a youngster were fascinated. my brother and I A ride we really loved was the would save our Golden Hammer. A huge clubpennies until we shaped ride, it would revolve like a had enough to go huge sledge, hesitating at the top to the Pike in Long of the arc, then flashing down with Beach. If you lived incredible speed, the centrifugal near there you Middleworth force dumping money and whatevwould know that er out of our trousers. the Pike was one The merry-go-round was great of the biggest and finest (to a kid), and nabbing the brass ring a chalamusement parks on the West lenge. Eating Coast. It was was cheap – hot Disneyland If you lived near there you dogs and Cokes without Mickey would know that the Pike was one were a nickel Mouse. To get of the biggest and finest (to a kid), each and cotton there from amusement parks on the West candy was a Monterey Park Coast. It was Disneyland without dime. we would ride Mickey Mouse. For a break the red bus - Middleworth we would walk and then take over to the J streetcar to Long Beach and then walk sever- Rainbow Pier and listen to old geezers make speeches at the “Spit al blocks to the Pike. With $3 each and Argue Club,” which was a we could spend the whole day and still be home by 9 p.m. (our curfew). small stage where they got five minutes each to talk about anyWe were only 11 and 12 years old, thing from asparagus to zebras. It but no one worried about us and was great fun and an education for in those days we were never botha couple of boys as we listened and ered by crazies. ate sno-cones. When the day was At the Pike we noticed that the over we would retrace our trip biggest and best ride was the roller home, asking the bus driver on the coaster called the Cyclone. It was a final leg to wake us when he wooden structure with rickety reached our stop...and he would. tracks and a ride that would scare Those were golden days and a the bedickens out us. Lasting three time when it was fun to be a kid. minutes and at about 70 mph, you Reprinted from 2009. could see all of Long Beach, up down and around. What a rush! Wofford Heights resident Rod For a dime we went into a tent Middleworth is a retired security manager for Pacific Bell. where a guy kept trained fleas. I Rod Middleworth Courier Columnist

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Now is the perfect opportunity to put newlyenacted water laws to work Congressman Kevin McCarthy The current storms have brought much- McCarthy needed relief to Californians experiencing the sixth year of extreme drought. Significant rain has fallen across Central and Northern California, filling our rivers to levels not seen in decades and bringing our state's reservoirs to near capacity. Substantial snow has fallen in the Sierras and other mountain ranges in our state, which will help sustain our need for water throughout the year. This is the perfect opportunity to put newly-enacted water laws to work, and we cannot miss the chance to fully seize this abundance of water for the Central Valley. The recently-enacted California water law, combined with current wet conditions, has enabled us to maximize pumping in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River

Delta, which is bringing more water to other parts of the state including the Central Valley. I applaud the actions of the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, the National Marine Fisheries Services, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to maximize pumping now. However, it is imperative that pumping remains high as these storms pass but water entering the delta remains high. On January 10th, I sent a letter, cosigned by many of my House California colleagues, to these government agencies urging them to exercise their new authority in the recently-enacted California water law to maintain maximum pumping to continue to capture storm water runoff entering the Delta even after these storms become history. Doing so would allow still droughtstricken communities and farmers in the southern parts of the Central Valley and Southern California to reap the benefits from this winter's storms. Capturing and exporting the storms' water will help prevent history from repeating itself and allow this vital resource to be stored for the dry times ahead. Californians have been waiting decades for common-sense solutions to our water crisis, and the timing of storms and enactment of the new California water law could not have been better.

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Suspects arrested in grand theft burglary On January 23, at about 10 a.m., deputies from the Kern County Sheriff's Office Kern Valley Substation responded to a report of a burglary that had occurred at a home in the 8000 block of Jetta Ave. in South Lake. Deputies determined several items, including firearms, had been stolen from the home. A photograph of a suspect vehicle was provided to deputies. The photograph was also posted to the social media site Facebook. At approximately 11:15 a.m., deputies received information regarding a possible sighting of the suspect vehicle near the intersection of Lake Isabella Boulevard and Webb Avenue. The reporting party indicated to dispatchers he had recognized the vehicle after seeing the Facebook post. Deputies responded to the area, located the vehicle, and stopped it at the intersection of Clark Street and Delva Drive. Deputies located evidence related to the burglary inside the vehicle and subsequently arrested 18 year old Xavier Mendoza. Further investigation led deputies to a home in the 2100 block of Commercial Avenue, where two juveniles were arrested after being found in possession of the stolen property and over 12 pounds of marijuana. Mendoza and the two juveniles were arrested for burglary, grand theft of a firearm, and conspiracy. The investigation is ongoing. If anyone has information on this case they are asked to call the Kern Valley Substation at 760-549-2100, the Sheriff's Office at 661-861-3110, or Secret Witness at 661-322-4040.

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Precautionary boil water notice issued California Water Service and the State Water Resources Control Board's Division of Drinking Water have issued a precautionary boil water advisory for 87 customers residing on Sirretta Street (from Rio Vista Drive to Burlando Road only), Pine Drive (from Rio Vista Drive to Elm Street only), Juniper Drive, Spruce Avenue, Alder Court, Oak Court, Oak Place, and Grandview Avenue. Impacted customers are advised to

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Bible Trivia By Wilson Casey 1. Is the book of Titus in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. Hebrews 9 says that when Christ appears a second time, it will be to ...? Awake the Heavens, Start anew, Save those who look for Him, Cease all evil 3. Whose first chapter begins, "Now it came to pass in the thirtieth year, in the fourth month"? Ezra, Ezekiel, Micah, Malachi 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

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

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Biblical obedience: love+trust+action 14:15: "If you love me, keep my commands" (NIV). Obedience comes from knowing that God loves you and you We're all familiar with the Christmas love him in return. story. But have you ever stopped to put A lot of people think obedience is yourself in Joseph's shoes? Here was a about fearing God, but God wants us to guy who found out see obedience to his fiancée was him as a relationpregnant, claiming In an instant Joseph's whole world ship of love. And she was visited by was turned upside down. This was out of love comes an angel and told not the way his life was supposed trust. If you trust she's carrying to turn out. what God is saying God's baby. And to you and you - Warren she wanted him to believe that he believe her! loves you, then In an instant Joseph's whole world that will lead to action. was turned upside down. This was not You need to have all three, because the way his life was supposed to turn out. action without love is just rote religion. It just didn't make any sense. And love without action is just mere talk. Do you know the feeling? Maybe your Joseph was able to accept what Mary finances suddenly take a turn for the and the angel told him because of his worse, or layoffs are looming at work, or relationship with God. He knew God you've just received news of a health criloved him, and he loved God. He trusted sis in your family. How are you going to God and made the choice to do what handle it? What do you do when things God asked him to do. And because of in your life don't make sense? that, Joseph's life is still impacting lives Joseph chose to do what God said to today. do, and it changed everything. He decided to obey God even though he didn't understand what was happening. Today, the word obey has a negative Sunday Worship connotation. We view obedience as a 11:00a.m. forced, unwilling decision to do something we don't want to do because we're Wednesday afraid of punishment. Bible Study But that's not the kind of obedience Pastor: Jim Cox that's in God's Word. Obedience in the 2931 Erskine Creek Rd. Bible means this: love + trust + action. Lake Isabella It starts with love, as Jesus said in John

W2 time Dan Schlensker, Courier Columnist As we greet each other with "Happy New Year" we also realize that the month of January is that time of year when we start getting those W2 Schlensker forms, which tell us how much income we received from various sources in the past year. We might also call those W2s "blessing reminders," because they tell us how much God has blessed us through His monetary blessings. Yeah, yeah, we may have worked for that income, but then how far would we have gotten without our health, our intellect and our energy? All of which also come to us by God's grace and providence. Maybe it'd be revealing for us to receive a W2 from God. It might tell us how much of His air we breathed in the past year, ("howstuffworks .com" tells us that a human adult at rest breathes about 388 cubic feet per day, which comes to over 140,000 ft3 per year. That volume would cover an entire football field to a depth of about 4 feet.) and how much of His water we drank, (Mayo Clinic agrees with the old adage that encourages people to drink 8 8 ounce glasses of water each day; that's half a gallon. So, in a year that'd be just over 180 gallons.) and how much of the plants and animals, to which He gave life, we have eaten at our meals, ("reference.com" says the average American eats almost 2000 pounds - that's also

known as a ton - of food in a year.) and how much of His sunshine we have enjoyed. (Here in the valley, that's a lot!) How appropriate it is that this W2time-of-year comes so close to Christmas, as we bask in the afterglow of God's greatest gift to the world: Himself in human form. And that gift brings us more profound blessing than all the sunshine we've enjoyed, all the food we've eaten, all the water we've drunk and all the air we've breathed … or all the money and other stuff we have received. Jesus' birth, life, death and resurrection brings to all, who trust in Him, forgiveness of sins, new life in Christ, and a glorious place in His eternal dwelling. And as if that were not wonderful enough, it all comes to us free! What's more, we will not be taxed on it! Maybe that's why God doesn't issue W2s. He's not a record keeper - especially of all of our wrongs (Col. 2:14). He does not demand from us a percentage of all of the stuff with which He has blessed us. All He asks in return for all His goodness is for us to thankfully respond to Him by living in a way that gives Him glory and by showing love to others around us. In Romans 12:2 God encourages believers through the words of the apostle Paul, "I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service." Dan Schlensker is pastor of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Lake Isabella.

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■ 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

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■ 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 10:30 and 11:15 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

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■ 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 ■ Garden Community Fellowship 2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. Sunday 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 760-223-5293 ■ 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

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■ Kern Christian Church “The River” 14900 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 760-378-3780 ■ 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

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Matt Freeman Courier Columnist Tip #4 Education As we have been talking about in previous weeks, there are several very important characterFreeman istics you want to look for in a well qualified real estate agent. One of the more overlooked characteristics is their level of education in the industry. To be licensed in the State of California, every real estate agent must complete three college level courses, Real Estate Practice, Real Estate Principles and an elective course of their choosing, and take a state test. The minimum standards for education of agents in this state have never been higher. However there is much more industry education that is out there that many agents do not take advantage of. When getting ready to make what for many folks is one of the biggest decisions of their life, you want to make sure that you hire someone competent. Hiring an agent that has some additional industry education and experience under their belt is a great way to help achieve that goal. For example, many agents eventually go after their broker's license, even if they will not be running their own business. Any agent who is a licensed broker has a very high amount of education and experience. Another great way for agents and brokers both to get updated industry education is to get industry certifica-

tions. There are many real estate industry certifications and training courses available for agents. Many specifically address one market segment or type, such as commercial property or multi-family properties. G.R.I, the "Graduate Realtor Institute" designation is a biggie, takes a lot of training and time to get that. Another good example is ABR, "Accredited Buyer's Representative." An agent with this designation is a specialist in procuring and representing buyer's on an exclusive basis and has specialized training in those types of transactions. CRS, a "Certified Residential Specialist," is a relatively uncommon and hard to get designation. This agent or broker has specific training in residential property transactions only, and on specific buyer and seller property issues. Real estate agents and brokers are similar in many ways to other industries like the medical field and legal fields. Most doctors are not specialists, most attorneys are not either they handle many types of cases. Most agents and brokers do the same; they are licensed for all real estate activities. However there are doctors who are specialists, and highly trained attorneys that focus on one aspect of the law. Same for brokers and agents in real estate, there are those that are highly trained and experienced and deal with specific facets of the real estate. Matt Freeman is a realtor with Freeman’s Lakeside Realty 760-379-5915 or 760-223-0880. His column is not intended to replace legal advice.

Announcements, Continued from page 3 boil all tap water for drinking, preparing food, and brushing teeth until further notice. The boil water advisory was prompted by a water main break, which resulted in a temporary service interruption or decrease in water pressure for some customers. Any time water pressure drops below the threshold set by DDW, water quality tests are required to ensure that water quality was not impacted. Crews are working to repair the main and restore water service. When service has been restored, these customers should boil water rapidly for at least one minute or use bottled water for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and preparing food until further notice. Customers should also discard ice cubes made from tap water or their refrigerator's water line. If customers have pets and are unsure about providing water to them during this advisory, they are advised to consult their veterinarian. Tap water is safe for showering, bathing, and other household uses. After repairs have been completed, Cal Water will flush the system and conduct water quality testing. The company will inform customers when they no longer need to boil their water. Customers who use bottled water during the advisory can save their receipts for reimbursement by Cal Water. Customers can bring their receipts to the Cal Water Customer Center at 7138 Lake Isabella Boulevard, Lake Isabella, CA 93240, or mail them to the same address to the attention of Chris Whitley. Questions may be directed to the Cal Water Customer Center at 760-379-5336, and information is available online at calwater.com.

JobFest series resumes for sixth year The Kern County Department of Human Services is pleased to announce the 2017 JobFest series, bringing employment opportunities to every region of Kern County. With Kern County's overall unemployment rate at 10.3% the JobFest series is just one way DHS is working to improve the lives of children and families in our communities. The Lake Isabella JobFest will take place on Thursday, February 16 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Lake Isabella Veterans Hall, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd. The unemployment rate in the Kern River Valley is 8.6%.

Scholarship money available Edison International, parent company of Southern California Edison, is accepting applications from eligible high school seniors planning to study science, technology, engineering or math. Edison International is awarding $40,000 ($10,000 per year for four years) college scholarships. Eligibility requirements include, being a high school senior with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, planning to be a full-time undergraduate student majoring in mathematics, engineering, computer and information services, management information systems, natural resources and conservation or physical sciences. The student must live or attend a high school in SCE's service area or attend an eligible high school surrounding SCE's San Onofre nuclear generating station and demonstrate financial need. The application period ends on February 1. To learn more visit scholarsapply.org/edisonscholars.

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ance plans A through N. You must apply and be accepted by the insurance carrier. During the Annual You have two Medicare Advantage Disenrollment basic choices in Period you may NOT switch: Medicare to take · Original Medicare for a Medicare care of your hospiAdvantage Plan talization, doctor vis· From one Medicare Advantage Plan its and laboratory to another tests - Medicare · From Medicare prescription drug Thal Advantage (also plan to another. called Medicare Part Those types of changes can only C) and original Medicare (comprised be done during the Medicare Annual of Medicare Parts A and B). Original Enrollment period which is October Medicare is often 15 to December coupled with a 7. Confused January 1 to February 14 is the Medicare suppleabout your time of year set aside when you can ment plans A Medicare choicmigrate back to original Medicare. through N. es? Call my If you elect to switch between those Most office for help. dates, you will go back to having Medicare Often conMedicare Parts A and B. Advantage plans fusing, the (but not all) are above time - Thal health mainteframe is specifinance organizacally for people tions. Here in Kern County, all we already on Medicare and dissatisfied have are HMO plans. with their HMO plan. People nearing What if you opted for one that isn't retirement and already past 65, peoworking for you? Are you stuck? ple turning 65 and those who are No. January 1 to February 14 is the qualifying for Medicare due to a distime of year set aside when you can ability have different time schedules migrate back to original Medicare. If and windows of opportunity. The you elect to switch between those windows are strict, and if not comdates, you will go back to having plied with, you may have to wait for Medicare Parts A and B. Your coverover a year before coverage would age will begin on the first day of the begin. following month. If you make this change you will also have the option of adding a preHarry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurance broker in California (0621106), on scription drug plan until February 14. the National Association of Health The change back to original Underwriters Medicare Advisory Board. Medicare is no guarantee that you He may be reached at harrythal@aol.com will qualify for a supplement insuror harrythal.com.

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Annual Donkey Basketball fundraiser is sure to entertain this Friday night. All funds raised go towards senior school scholarships, support of student projects at the Fair, to sending students to leadership conferences and for travel to various competitions. Special to the Courier

‘Donkies’ take to center court Donkey Basketball is scheduled for February 27 at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. for food that will be available. The FFA students will be competing against 911 responders including the USFS, County Fire, and law enforcement. It is expected to be a fun evening. All funds raised go towards senior school scholarships, to support student

projects at Fair, to sending students to leadership conferences and for travel to various competitions. Advance tickets are $9 for adults and $6 for students. Children preschool age and under are free. At the door tickets will be $10 for adults, $7 for students, and children preschool age and under are free. The event will be held in the gym of South Fork Middle School, 5225 Kelso Valley Road, Weldon.

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PICKS OF THE WEEK “The Eagle Huntress” (G) - A 13-year-old nomadic Mongolian girl on the Eurasian steppes makes a surprisingly inspiring figure -- not to mention a really cool-looking hunter. Aisholpan comes from a long line of eagle hunters, a tradition valued by her Kazakh culture, but she rattles the sturdy tradition by being a girl when almost every other eagle hunter has been a man. That doesn't matter so much to her and her dad, who believes in her wholeheartedly. This documentary, narrated by Daisy Ridley ("Star Wars: The Force Awakens"), has an uplifting message for young women and an all-around great story for anyone. "Trolls" (PG) - The puggishly adorable Troll dolls that were a mainstay of toy boxes for decades now have their own hyper-colored animated adventure. Princess Poppy (voiced by Anna Kendrick) is the life of the party with the danceand-hug obsessed Troll community until the significantly less happy-golucky Bergens break up the party. Bergens are big grey-ish folks whose only source of joy is consuming the extra-happy Trolls. Poppy joins up with Branch (Justin Timberlake), the only glum and paranoid Troll, on a rescue mission full of music and positivity. So, sure, an all-CG hyperactive toybased movie looks like nothing by a cynical cash-grab. But there's noth-

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Bodfish Bob’s Baked Potato Patties 6 medium potatoes, scrubbed 2 tablespoons onion; minced 1 tablespoon fresh parsley; chopped 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons whole wheat pastry flour Preheat the oven to 375. Shred the potatoes coarsely. Mix with the onion, parsley, pepper, and flour. Shape into 4 patties and place on a nonstick baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes. If you like, place the patties under the broiler during the last few minutes for browning.

Combine the potatoes, celery, onion, and bell pepper in a large bowl. Combine the mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, pickle relish, salt, pepper, and dill in a medium bowl and mix well. Toss the vegetables with the dressing and refrigerate before serving, allowing the flavors to blend. Bodfish Bob’s Potato Salad for Two 1-2/3 cup cooked diced potatoes (peeled) 3 Tablespoon chopped celery 1 Tablespoon chopped onion 2 Tablespoon Miracle Whip 1/2 Teaspoon prepared mustard 1/8 Teaspoon salt 1 dash Pepper Mix potatoes, celery and onion. Mix salad dressing, mustard, salt, and pepper. Stir lightly into potato mixture. Chill. Visit Bodfish Bob on the Internet at www.bodfishbob.com or email him at bodfishbob@hotmail.com.

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Wildflowers are coming to the Tejon Ranch in March and April and we are now signing up volunteer wildflower docents. For four weekends, the non-profit Tejon Ranch Conservancy offers docent led guided tours to the public on the Tejon Ranch, California's largest private operating ranch. The non-profit Conservancy is responsible for stewardship of 240,000 conserved acres straddling the Tehachapis from the Antelope Valley to the San Joaquin Valley. The wildflowers of Tejon are some of the most spectacular displays in the region, if not the west. For four weekends, conservancy volunteers will assist guests in viewing these amazing blooms, hiking through fields of unbelievable color and offering interpretive assistance.

Docents also have an opportunity to get behind the gates of one of southern California's most iconic landscapes, and also celebrating with a volunteer appreciation day. Wildflower docent trainings are scheduled for February and are held at Conservancy offices in Lebec and on site in the Antelope Valley. Volunteers must register for the training, please go to signup.com/go/9WN1L5, contact Tim at tbulone@tejonconservancy .org or call 661-248-2400, ex 104. About the Tejon Ranch Conservancy: The Tejon Ranch is protected by a landmark conservation agreement covering 90% of the Ranch (240,000 acres) and managed by the Tejon Ranch Conservancy, an independent non-profit organization that works to promote science, stewardship and access/education for public's enjoyment of this irreplaceable natural resource.

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Mike Theune, Public Affairs Officer Courier Nature The Sequoia Parks Conservancy has been awarded a $94,074 donation from the Easterday Family Foundation to fund three research and restoration projects in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. The funded projects include assisting in the restoration of endangered mountain yellow-legged frog habitat and populations, supporting black bear research and management, and aquatic and wildlife ecosystem studies in the foothills area of the parks. The donation will allow Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks to expand current efforts and will be a great contribution to the work fulfilling the mission to protect the parks, wildlife and habitat.

"Our national parks are living classrooms and research venues for us to better understand how our planet works and how to best protect these special resources for future generations...The funding from the Easterday Family Foundation is much more than a gift to the Conservancy. It's a contribution to the future of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks," said Mark Tilchen, executive director of the Sequoia Parks Conservancy. "It is through the generosity of groups such as the Easterday Family Foundation that we are able to continue the peerreviewed research that is so vital to understanding these parks' flora and fauna," shared Christy Brigham, acting Superintendent and Chief of Resource Management and Science for Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.

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■ 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.

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■ 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)

General Drainage Area 2,093 Square Miles Capacity, Gross Pool 570,000 Acre-Ft. Surface Area, Gross Pool 11,400 Shoreline, Gross Pool 38 miles Length, Gross Pool 9 miles Main Dam Maximum Height 185 Feet Length at Crest 1695 Feet Auxiliary Dam Maximum Height 100 Feet Maximum Length 3,257 Feet Lake Construction Started March 1948 Finished April 1953

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Lots of mixed signals can create an unreliable situation in which to make decisions. Best advice: Hold off on making any commitments until you're sure you know what's going on. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) An apparently friendly offer comes with some strings attached. Be careful not to get tied into something you don't really want. Thoroughly examine all your options before making a choice. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) If you're not careful, distractions can interrupt your best efforts. Continue to focus on what you need to do. You'll soon have lots of time to enjoy the rewards of your dedication. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Knowledge replaces suspicion as you begin to learn more about that "act of betrayal." On a lighter note, someone close to you might be planning a pleasant surprise. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Control your sometimes-overactive jealousy gene before you find yourself saying or doing something that you could later regret. Best advice: Stop obsessing and move on. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) It's a good time to loosen up and do something wonderful and

exciting before your more reserved nature resurfaces. A message brings news of imminent change. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Cheer up. Things begin to improve significantly by midFebruary. However, you might still need help to get through the rest of this sometimes-difficult period. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Something you learned last week takes on new meaning as you begin to relate it to another situation in your life. It's best to keep this matter to yourself for now. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Your energy level is climbing, and so is your selfconfidence. Good for you, because you'll need a good dollop of both to tackle an exciting challenge on the way. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A family issue might interrupt a career-linked project. Try to give the matter the attention it needs, but be careful not to jeopardize your workplace situation. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Some self-doubt shows up this week, causing you to question your ability to handle a new challenge. But you know you can do it, and this is your chance to prove it. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A personal matter requires you to be as clear and forthcoming as possible in order to avoid misunderstandings. A career move is eased with the emergence of new facts.

Go Figure

Sudoku

Super Crossword

from pages 8 & 9

By Fifi Rodriguez

1. MOVIES: What was the last movie that Nancy Davis Reagan appeared in? 2. GEOGRAPHY: What desert exists in parts of California, Arizona and Mexico? 3. PROVERBS: Where should you "never look a gift horse"? 4. U.S. STATES: Which state is an anagram of the word "anime"? 5. LITERATURE: What was author Thomas Mann's native country? 6. ANATOMY: How much of blood's volume is made up of plasma? 7. RELIGION: Which religion's places of worship are called "Kingdom Halls"? 8. MEASUREMENTS: What is the base unit of mass in the metric system? 9. PSYCHOLOGY: What fear is represented in the condition called "neophobia"? 10. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which president began appearing on the half dollar coin in 1964?

Answers:

Puzzle Solutions

Trivia Test

King Crossword

Salome’s Stars

1. "Crash Landing" (1958) 2. Sonoran desert 3. "In the mouth" 4. Maine 5. Germany 6. 55 percent 7. Jehovah's Witnesses 8. The gram 9. The fear of anything new 10. John F. Kennedy

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www.AblePm.com Lake Isabella 2 bedroom/1 bath House with Garage. Tile flooring throughout. Kitchen & Dining are open with Stove. Woodstove, A/C, large privacy Fence & Storage Shed. 1 small dog ok. ALL ELECTRIC. TRASH PAID. Erskine Creek Water. $725 rent/$700 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)

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Wanted to Buy I buy Lots Cash - 24 Hrs. Call Bert - (760) 964-2514

Lake Isabella 3bd/3ba newly remodeled, great layout, laundry room, fully fenced yards, 2 car attached garage, on Erskine Water. Rent $950/mo. 2bd/2ba unit, newly updated, water/trash included, laundry h/u, 1 car attached garage, fenced patio area. Rent $750/mo. Squirrel Valley 3bd/2ba home, 2 car garage, large fully fenced yard. Rent $1400/mo. License #01986312

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Kernville-Hi Ho Senior Mobile Home Park, 11901 Sierra Way, 2bd/2ba apartment, $470/mo + dep. & utilities, no pets. 760-376-2671 __________________________ Kernville Cottage for Rent 2br, 1ba, $700 a month w/1 year. lease. No pets. For application call (760) 223-0544. ___________________________ Lake Isabella - Now Move In Special 2bd/2ba refurbished MH w/2 car carport, patio/deck, in nice 55+ park. $644/mo or rent to own w/good credit. Call (760) 379-2092 for details. ____________________________ Lake Isabella - 2bd/1ba refurbished MH w/2 car carport, patio/deck, in nice 55+ park. $544/mo. or rent to own w/good credit. Call (760) 379-2092. ____________________________ 3 bd, 2 ba Home in Lake Isabella New flooring & paint, fenced back yard, 2 car garage, great neighborhood. $950/mo., $1000 deposit, pets considered w/additional $200 deposit. Open House Sat, Jan. 28, 12-4 pm. For information call 760-299-4012.

Commercial Space 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

Wofford Heights - Sites available in quiet 55+ park, with lake views, laundry facilities & fish house. $300/mo. includes water & trash, call Terry @ 760549-9260.

Mobiles For Sale I buy Mobile Homes Cash - 24 Hrs. Call Bert - (760) 964-2514 ___________________________ _ Need Nothing - Move In Ready 2bd/2ba dble wide MH in nice Lake Isabella 55+ park, w/2 car carport, patio/deck. $22k cash or rent to own w/good credit. Call (760) 379-2092.

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: IRON MEN DUSTLESS BLASTING (2017B0048), 4823 Buck Road, Weldon, CA 93283. Mailing address: PO Box 234, Weldon, CA 93283. REGISTRANTS: FRANK REGINALD VILLAFRANCA III, 2823 Buck Road, Weldon, CA 93283; LEELAND THOMAS HENDERSON, 232 American St. Ridgecrest, CA 93555; STEPHANIE LEE VILLAFRANCA, 4823 Buck Road, Weldon, CA 93283; MELISSA ANN HENDERSON, 232 American Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. 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: Steph Villafranca. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 01/03/2017 and expires 01/03/2022. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Chaides. Published by the Kern River Courier January 13, 20, 27 and February 3, 2017. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2015-00856-CA, A.P.N.: 171-052-02-00, Property Address: 4104 GORDON STREET, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307. PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 01/09/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: APRIL L. BLANDBURG, UNMARRIED WOMAN. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 01/26/2007 as Instrument No. 0207019653 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 02/10/2017 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: $165,813.84. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 4104 GORDON STREET, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307, A.P.N: 171-052-02-00. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $165,813.84. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property 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/Mortgage Services/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2015-00856CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: January 4, 2017. 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 January 13, 20, and 27, 2017) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-02067-CA, A.P.N.: 117-303-03-00, Property Address: 3609 Felton Street, Bakersfield, CA 93308. PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 08/26/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Carrie Creel, An Unmarried Woman. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 09/01/2005 as Instrument No. 0205238695 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 02/15/2017 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: $204,280.34. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest con-

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Part-time Cook and Part-time Housekeeping needed at Kern Village Assisted Living. Apply in person at 32 Burlando Rd. in Kernville. Must pass criminal background check and have experience with the elderly. Apply in person. _________________________ Looking for two laborers at Frandy Campground for two weeks shoveling and raking. If interested come to Frandy office Friday, January 27th and Saturday 28th after 9 am. No calls please.

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

For Sale or Lease • 20 ac., center of Lake Isabella, many uses • Two 1 1/4 ac. view lots Kernville, water & power, zoned estate • One C-1 lot in town Lake Isabella Call 760-417-0876

veyed 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: 3609 Felton Street, Bakersfield, CA 93308, A.P.N: 117-303-03-00. 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 $204,280.34. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/Mortgage Services/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2016-02067CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: December 30, 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 January 13, 20, and 27, 2017) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-01148-CA, A.P.N.: 403-213-33-00, Property Address: 3812 Alum Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93309. 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 02/17/2006. 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: Howard E Brown, AND Eileen Brown HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 02/24/2006 as Instrument No. 0206046764 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 02/17/2017 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: $212,656.25. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 3812 Alum Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93309, A.P.N: 403-213-33-00. 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 $212,656.25. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole

and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com /MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeService s.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 201601148-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: December 30, 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 January 20, 27, and February 3, 2017) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2013-28807-CA, A.P.N.: 190-071-07-6, Property Address: 424 4TH AVENUE, ARVIN, CALIFORNIA 93203. PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/14/1995. 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: ISIDRA M. CHAVEZ. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 1/3/1996 as Instrument No. 0196000482 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 2/17/2017 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: $39,988.19. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 424 4TH AVENUE, ARVIN, CALIFORNIA 93203, A.P.N: 190-07107-6. 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 $39,988.19. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the

highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com /MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServic es.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2013-28807-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: 12/27/2016. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 9608299. http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/ DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.laspx For Nonautomated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier January 20, 27 and February 3, 2017) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-01746-CA, A.P.N.: 251-332-04-00, Property Address: 2301 Thistle Street, Rosamond, CA 93560. PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 06/28/2006. 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: Gary M. Griffith, A Married Man As His Sole And Separate Property. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 07/11/2006 as Instrument No. 0206167337 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 02/22/2017 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: $82,348.90. 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: 2301 Thistle Street, Rosamond, CA 93560, A.P.N: 251332-04-00. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $82,348.90. 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

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Homeless counted United Way Kern Courier Just in A Homeless Point in Time Count is conducted each January in Kern County. As the US Dept. of Housing and Urban Development, Continuum of Care for Bakersfield and Kern County, the Kern County Homeless Collaborative is required to facilitate the effort in January, which is statistically the month of highest recorded homelessness across the nation. This year the KCHC will conduct the Count from 4 a.m. to 8 a.m., January 26, and over 200 volunteers will span out across the county in an effort to interview and survey individuals who are homeless. A sheltered count took place January 25, at emergency shelters and transitional housing across Kern. In December Lollar hosted a full day training for more than 30 Kern River Valley advocates with a Quick Referral Tool, helping them know what services are available. That same group is launching the largest PIT Count rural team in the history of Kern's Counts to identify families who may still be displaced after the Erskine fire. The KCHC Governing Board

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has extended an invitation to the community to assist with a strategy meeting and effort to further address any post disaster effects related to homelessness. During the fire the majority of KCHC members assisted with homelessness support. "Rural residents are really the experts for their communities when counting. They know where encampments are, who hangs out at convenient stores, etc. Ideally the areas will recognize the value of using the data strategically and encourage participation. We're so grateful to the twelve rural communities whose residents volunteered," said Christine Lollar, Director of Homelessness Resources for United Way, fiscal sponsor of the Kern County Homeless Collaborative. Communities participating include: Bakersfield, Bodfish, California City, Kernville, Lake Isabella, Lamont, Ridgecrest, Shafter, Taft, Tehachapi, Wasco, and Weldon. The Homeless Collaborative makes presentations and trainings available to rural communities to empower them with information, helping to understand the homelessness culture, and to address areas of concern.

Continued from page 1 nesday evening around 7 p.m. There was no dynamiting involved in this clearance, to the disappointment of some. Many wondered where the rocks were put. The excavator was used to create a shelf essentially off the opposite side of the road by pressing dirt and grass down, so that the rocks could be placed there, off the roadway but not entirely down the slope. Dropping them all the way to the river could disrupt the flow of the river as well as any wildlife, and that is why Caltrans avoids that scenario. Caltrans promised that there would be periodic checks from both CHP and Caltrans maintenance forces to insure driver safety. Local drivers reported that the newly reopened roads were wet and had a few streams going across the road and also lots of dirt. But most were pleased with the work that Caltrans did and were happy to be able to avoid the two and a half hour "scenic route".

A look at continued work on SR 178, as Caltrans crews were clearing at-risk rocks from rockslides. One from 8 a.m., and one from 2 p.m. on Wednesday.

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Snow, Continued from page 1 to get more precipitation in the state to come up to normal levels. But realistically, over the next few months that's very likely to happen." Pierce says. But precipitation levels aren't the only climate factor that Californian's need to concern themselves with. Temperature also plays a huge role in making sure that the snowpack actually makes it through to the warmer months-when people need it the most. "Last year in the northern and central Sierra Nevada, we reached normal amounts of snowpack, but because it was unusually warm, it melted back earlier than usual and we ended up with less snowpack than usual going into the summer." Pierce says. Those warmer temper-

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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: 2016-01746-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: January 5, 2017. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 9608299. 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

atures have caused snowpack levels to dwindle a few times in recent years, Pierce says. And that's something that will only accelerate as climate change continues to warm the world. "A lot of the precipitation that we've historically gotten in the mountains has been just a little bit below the freezing temperature, and you don't need much warming to transition that from snow to rain," Pierce says. "Once that happens, then you lose your snowpack pretty rapidly. So by the end of this century, depending on what people do-and that's the biggest uncertainty-we could easily lose 30 to 60 percent of our snowpack." That's not the only troubling change that climate scientists expect to see. "When we get precipitation events, on average

we're likely to get more per event, but fewer events per year." Pierce says. Scientists also expect to see precipitation events increasingly concentrated in the winter instead of the spring. A shrinking snowpack and a change in the timing of the storms that supply California with the majority of its surface water could make the state's current water-storage solutions even less effective. But while researchers look ahead at a shifting water future, conditions are looking up in the short term. "At the rate we're going now, things are looking good." Pierce says. "Of course, if it stopped precipitating or it got crazy dry then you'd have to modify that projection, but at the moment, things are proceeding extremely well."

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