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Groundhog day arrives

Community volunteers assist Kern ValleyHigh School seniors as they play the game of life and learn important lessons about how to handle money.

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Friday low 46° Partly cloudy Saturday high 57° Rain in the p.m.

Saturday low 44° Periods of rain Sunday high 47° Colder Sunday low 34° Mostly cloudy Accuweather.com

Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier

In 1723, the Delaware Indians settled Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania between the Allegheny and the Susquehanna Rivers.

The Indians considered groundhogs their honorable ancestors.

When German settlers arrived in the 1700s, they brought a tradition known as Candlemas Day, which came at mid-point between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox.

Superstition held that if the weather was fair, the second half of winter would be stormy and cold. If the sun came out Feb. 2, it meant six more weeks of wintry weather.

If the sun made an appearance an animal would cast a shadow, thus predicting six more weeks of winter.

Germans watched a badger for the shadow. In Pennsylvania, the groundhog was the replacement.

The American reference to Groundhog Day was found in an entry in 1841. Pennsylvania's official celebration on February 2, 1886. The groundhog was given the name "Punxsutawney Phil, Seer of Seers, Sage of Sages, Prognosticator of Prognosticators, and Weather Prophet Extraordinary'' and his hometown thus called the "Weather Capital of the World.''

According to ‘Punxsutawney’s’ handlers, Phil weighs 15 pounds and thrives on dog food and ice cream in his climate-controlled home at the Punxsutawney Library at Gobbler's Knob where Phil is placed in a heated burrow underneath a simulated tree stump on before being pulled out at 7:25 a.m. to make his prediction.

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Sixty Kern Valley High School senior class students gathered Monday morning for "Mad City Money" hosted by AltaOne Federal Credit Union, an exciting financial literacy program for teens where they learned about the real world of budgeting and finance.

For four hours students participated in a simulation that teaches basic money management in a safe, fun setting, because a presentation on

budgeting likely would have put the teens to sleep. The hands-on simulation appeals to teens and gives them a taste of the real world, complete with occupation, salary, spouse, student loan debt, credit card debt, and medical insurance payments.

The students got an instant family and then moved about the stations to purchase housing, transportation, food, clothing, household necessities, day care, and other needs.

The simulation included a mall for "wants," a pushy car salesperson, a

Heidi Carter-Escudero Courier Employment

Series resumes for fourth year

The Kern County Department of Human Services is pleased to announce the 2016 JobFest Series, bringing employment opportunities to every region of Kern County. With Kern County's overall unem-

commission-based real estate agent, and the Fickle Finger of Fate because life happens.

Teens learned that erasers and calculators are important tools for creating a monthly budget and learning how to make all the pieces fit.

There were approximately eight community volunteers that manned the stations and eight staff on hand from AltaOne. After an orientation, the 60 students received 30 different life scenarios which included their family description (single, married, widowed, chil-

ployment rate at 10.2 percent 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 4 from 9 a.m. to noon at The Lake Isabella Veterans Hall, 6405 Lake Isabella

dren), education, job, a budget, debts, student loans and their clothing and food needs. They each received a clipboard, calculator, and a checkbook and shown how to write a check.

Using "mad money" and referring to the game as the "game of life," they circled the room to make purchases to meet their needs. The volunteer merchants were encouraged to try to get the players to purchase more than they should.

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Blvd. The Unemployment rate in the Kern River Valley is 8.8 percent.

The Lamont JobFest will be on Thursday, Feb. 25 from 9 a.m. to noon at the David Head Center, 10300 San Diego St. Lamont's unemployment rate is 6.8 percent.

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Plan for the week ahead using the Courier Calendar.

New contributing Pastor Richey debuts by taking a walk

Fun & games begin on the Courier puzzle pages.

This week Bodfish Bob’s recipes are worth crossing the road for.

Buy, sell & trade in the Courier Marketplace.

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water data: Your voice needed concerning County library Michael Batelaan Courier Must do On February 2 at the 2 p.m. meeting, the County Administrator will present the results from the recent community meetings and library administered survey to the Kern County Board of Supervisors.

During that same meeting, Advocates for Library Enhancement will ask the Board to place a straightforward library measure on the June 2016 ballot.

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Our Kern County library is one of only a very small percentage of libraries that does not have voter approved funding.

ALE is asking for you to turn out and speak up at the meeting. Even if all you say is your name, what district you live in and that you want to vote on this issue in June 2016, it will send a very power-

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ful message to the Board.

A show of support of the request for the 1/8 of a penny measure to be placed on the June 2016 ballot is what ALE is seeking so it will not have to go the petition route and wait until 2017.

For more information on the library measure, check out kernlibraryadvocates.us12 or call ALE at 870-530-1927.

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A 2 p.m. meeting can be inconvenient but there is not an alternative time. The meetings are held at 1115 Truxtun in Bakersfield.

If you can't get downtown, you can participate via remote at the Lake Isabella County Administrative building.

If you can't attend at all, you can send an email to board@co.kern .ca.us and say "I want to vote on library funding in June." You may also call 760-549-2068 and voice your request.

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“The City Slicker” (aka: Gary Ananian)

“Dead-Eye Dave and Mountain Mouth Kate” (aka: Dave Redman and Kate McDonald)

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silent and live auctions of some really great stuff donated by local merchants.

■ @ Ridgecrest Mayor's office January 29 Dead Eye and River Joe Chesney, along with Mountain Mouth and the Posse will be traveling to meet the Mayor of Ridgecrest and the infamous "Sheriffs" at 1 p.m.

■ @ The Elks in Wofford Heights January 29 They might get a "surprise" visit from the mayoral candidates at 5 p.m.

■ @ Ewing's on the Kern January 30 General carryin' on at 6 p.m. , then at 7 p.m.

Riverwind Band with Dave Redman plays.

■ @ Ewing's on the Kern February 4 Social hour 5 p.m. Dinner 6 p.m. Tri-tip or chicken dinner $35. per person. Get yer tickets at any of the Sierra Gateway locations, at Ewings or contact Dave or one of the posse. After dinner there will be both

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 Department of Public Health Immunization Clinic 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella. 877-818-4787 ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., L.I. ■ Noon to 2 p.m. No cost craft class, Faith Community Church. Call 760-812-0755.

■ 2 p.m. KRV Cemetery District. (2nd Tue. every other month). Public invited. 760-376-2189.

■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-Bodfish Property Owners, Senior Center, Lake Isabella 760-379-5552.

■ 6:30 p.m., (2nd Tue.) Epilepsy Support Group, Bakersfield. 760-376-1606 or 760-258-5272.

■ 7 p.m., (4th Tue.), KRV Historical Society, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

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 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, beginning 1/6/16 will be meeting temporarily at Mt.View Baptist

■ In ‘The City’ campaigning this week.

Community ■ Polar Plunge January 29

KVAP's annual Polar Plunge heats up scholarship opportunities for local youth on Friday, January 29 at 4 p.m. at the South Fork Middle School Pool. Lots of great prizes and the money goes to swim lessons, swim camp and summer enrichment programs. Call 760-299-2030.

■ Library Book Sale

February 2 The Friends will be holding book sales on the first Tuesday of each month. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the community room at the main library 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. All monies from the sales are used for your local libraries.

2959 Erskine Creek Rd. Lake Isabella.760-379-3366 or 760-379-5986.

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

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

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

■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, VFW Lake Isabella.

760-376-3138.

■ 1 - 2:30 p.m., Grief Support Group, Optimal Hospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd.

■ 6 p.m. (1st Wed.), American Legion Riders Post 711 VFW Hall, 2811 Nugget Lake Isabella.

■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion and Auxiliary Post 711Veterans/Senior Hall Lake Isabella.

Post 711 VFW Hall, 2811 Nugget Lake Isabella.

■ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Live band.

■ 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, 2nd and 4th, except holidays,Wofford Blvd., Wofford Hts. ■ 7 p.m., Al-Anon, Christ's Fellowship Church, Wofford Hts. 760-223-3050 or 760-379-7312 ■ 7 p.m. (3rd Wed.), Fish & Game Habitat Club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-9114.

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 a.m. - noon, Thursday Painters, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5329.

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

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

760-376-3138.

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

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

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

■ 3:30 - 5 p.m. (4th Thu.), Kern River Valley Collaborative, Veterans Hall, Rm. 1., Lake Isabella.

760-379-2556, ext. 601.

■ 5 - 7 p.m., VFW Taco Thursday, open to public. 760379-3877.

■ 4-6 p.m. (3rd Thu.), Republican Assembly of the Kern River Valley, 6075 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-378-3695 or 760-376-1462.

■ 6 p.m., Rotary Club, KRV Elks Lodge, Wofford Heights. 760-376-2844.

■ 6 p.m., Weight Watchers, Highland Chapel 5301 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. Weigh-in 5:30 p.m.

■ 7 p.m. (45h Thurs.) KRV Gun Assc. Jan - Oct. Kernville Chamber, KRVGAnews@gmail.com ■ 6:30 p.m., Sweet Adelines, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. New members welcome.

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

■ Prayer Breakfast February 4 The Salvation Army invites the community to join them in prayer for our community, State and Nation at Nelda's in Lake Isabella at 7 a.m. All community members are welcome to come and join in prayer.

Please arrive early so as not interrupt prayer in progress. Breakfast is optional.

For information call 760-379-4600.

■ Keepers of the Kern February 4, 6 and 8 Come join Keepers at 10 a.m. as we help finish "spiffing" up the Kernville Rodeo Grounds in time for Wild West Daze Rodeo. We will do some raking, weeding, painting and final touches. Of course, the weather plays a big part in "for sure" happenings. For more information or to RSVP call, 760-376-2963 or 360-324-8178 or email keepersofthekern@gmail.com.

■ Star Party February 6 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 760-376-6290 or email him at richburdge@aol.com.

■ Heart Fund Dinner February 13 Join the Eagles in Mt. Mesa for a New York steak dinner at 5 p.m. and enjoy Karaoke, a Cupid's basket, a 50/50 raffle and more! Presale tickets are $13 until Feb. 11 then they are $16.

■ KRVFSC Meeting February 18 On Thursday, Feb. 18, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. the Kern River Valley Fire Safe Council meets in the Supervisor's conference room, at 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. See krvfiresafecouncil.org.

■ Commodities distribution February 22 Government food commodities will be distributed to those who qualify at the New Life Church in Wofford Heights, Grace Chapel in Mt Mesa and at First Baptist Church in Lake Isabella.

Distribution is 10 a.m. to noon. Please do not call or contact the church. Call Yazid Alawgarey CAPK 661-336-5200 X203, or email yalawgarey@capk.org or see facebook.com/ROTARYKRVFOOD. ■ Kernville Chamber general meeting February 22 The Kernville Chamber of Commerce's General Membership meeting is open to the public and occurs the 4th Monday of every month at the Chamber office in Kernville. All are invited 3 to 4:30 p.m.

■ Donkey basketball February 22 The FFA Boosters are once again sponsoring the FFA Donkey Basketball game at 7 p.m. at the South Fork Middle School Gym. This year the FFA members are taking on US Forest Service. Tickets can be purchased by any FFA Students or by contacting Kern Valley High School at 760-379-2611. Presale tickets are adults $9 and students $7 or at the door adults $10 and students $9.

■ KRV Collaborative February 25 Join with the KRV Collaborative and learn about vital services and opportunities in the Kern Valley. It meets from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella.

Call 760-379-2556 or go to KRVFRC.org for more information.

AA Meetings

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

Bingo Guide

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

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

This information is submitted to the Courier by the groups listed.

Submissions to the free Courier Calendar must be received by 1 p.m. on Tuesday to make Friday’s issue. Events must be open to the public. Any cost must be listed. Items submitted for a free Calendar listing may be shortened. Listings are printed in chronological order by date, event, and space available.

Items deemed general business advertising will not be accepted. Event information compiled from direct submissions to office@kernrivercourier.com and krvmastercalendar. com.

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Upcoming LCAP Forum planned The Kern High School District is dedicated to maximizing student success.

Ongoing communication among all stakeholders is key to making sure that our students are supported to the best of our ability.

Upcoming Local Control Accountability Plan public remote tele-conferences/video will take place on February 4 at 6 p.m. at Kern Valley High School, 3340 Erskine Creek Road in the library.

In addition, there is an LCAP survey available online in English and Spanish for parents and guardians until January 29. KHSD will work to process and analyze the valuable information from our students, parents, staff, and community members. A link to that site is provided at lcap.kernhigh.org/surveys/.

Parents and Guardians may also request a paper copy of the survey in English or Spanish from their students school site.

For additional information, or if you are not able to attend one of the LCAP Community Public Forum options, please contact Brian Mendiburu, Supervising Administrator or Denise Huizar, Sr. Staff Secretary at the District Office at 661-827-3100 to arrange a meeting.

Art at the Museum for February The Kern River Historical Society is pleased to announce that Howard Pasamanick will be the featured artist during the month of February. Howard will be displaying his collection he fondly refers to as "Ghosts and Passing Strangers" There will also be a very special reception held in his honor at the museum Saturday February 6th from 4 to 6 p.m. The community is invited to greet the artist and enjoy his engaging work. The museum in Kernville is open Thursday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and admission is always free. For more information contact the museum at 760-376-6683.

FFA Donkey Basketball courts Forest Service The FFA Boosters are once again sponsoring the FFA Donkey Basketball game on February 22 at 7 p.m. at the South Fork Middle School Gym. This year the FFA members are taking on US Forest Service, so the game should be action packed and full of excitement.

Tickets can be purchased by any FFA Students or by contacting Kern Valley High School at 760-379-2611. Presale tickets are adults $9 and students $7 or at the door adults $10 and students $9, FFA anticipates a sold out event.

Come early to enjoy pre-game concessions!

merged. When it was dinner time and people moved to the dining area I would pump water to another part of the boat to keep balance.

At the sound of a dive in the control room, huge valves are opened to allow water to replace the air captured between the boats two hulls.

As soon as all of the outside valves close the control room officer puts pressure in the boat by putting air in a pressure mode to make sure there are no air leaks. Although the boat is capable of running deep at a moderate speed much of the cruising is done by snorkel. The snorkel is an air pipe that runs through the hull, up and above the surface where it allows air into the boat so the motors can be run without wasting battery power.

My submarine The Rasher SSR269, was noted for the fact that during WWII it torpedoed and sunk the second most tonnage of any boat in the fleet. After WWII the Rasher was mothballed until it was revived, cut in half while a 30 ft. section of electronics was welded in place. Our mission at sea while we were 75 to 100 miles away was to relay pictures from our antennae array to the fleet giving them advance notice of any foreign craft. The food was great, the compatibility of the crew was superb and we felt needed.

Time has passed and the Rasher cut up into scrap and only the ships bell remains. But the memories remain.

When I was in the Navy I spent much of my time in the submarine service. Almost immediately when people find this out I hear quesMiddleworth tions about what it's like and isn't it claustrophobic? The first word of explanation is that being bottled up in a 350 foot submersible craft takes a certain mind set.

By the time you have spent 12 weeks in submarine school and have done all the exercises that they make you do they have weeded out the ones who don't fit the profile needed to be a submariner.

The first thing you are given when you report aboard the sub. (Boat) is a manual and instructions to learn how everything on a boat works.

You must be able to recognize every valve and its use, every instrument and how it works. You even have to know how to work with the torpedo man to load and fire the torpedoes. You have to understand all of the conning tower instruments, the maneuvering room and its electrical connections and the control room where most of the action takes place when submerged.

During a dive all hands report to a battle station and there you stay until relieved. My job was on the balancing manifold, with it I kept the boat balanced when it was sub-

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

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Don't miss the programs at your local library Join them on Friday, January 29 all teenagers, 6th through 12th grade, are encouraged to join in on a fun, filled library scavenger hunt.

The Thursday morning Storytime group will continue every Thursday at 10:30. Great stories, songs, and activities for children up to 2nd grade. Don't forget they also offer free beginning computer lessons, guitar lessons and keyboard lessons by appointment. Contact them at 760-549-2083 to reserve your lesson.

Keep up with all the programs, events and news concerning our local libraries by calling the KRV Branch at 760-549-2083 or logging onto the library's Facebook page at facebook.com/KRVLibraries or website at kerncountylibrary.org.

California sport fishing opportunities abound January is the perfect month to purchase a 2016 sport fishing license. Purchasing a license now allows anglers to take advantage of a full year of access to great fishing found up and down the state.

In addition, sport fishing licenses make great gifts for family and friends. Gift vouchers may be purchased online and printed immediately.

With more than 30,000 miles of rivers and streams, 4,172 lakes and reservoirs and 80 major rivers, freshwater fishing opportunities abound in California. The Golden State also features more than 1,100 miles of coastline that is home to hundreds of native fish and shellfish species.

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Walking in community

Too much of a good thing?

Ben Richey, Courier Columnist A number of years ago I was in Nepal to share the gospel. When we arrived, our guide told us that we were "going for a walk" into some remote Richey mountain villages in order to encourage the embattled Christians. I expected a short, breezy, low-impact stroll- what I got was a Nepali walk. We set off on foot for a three-hour hike across waterfalls and ledges, through terraced rice paddies and tiny villages. When we arrived, exhausted, we were told we would take another "short walk" to a village down in the valley. Several hours, and several thousand feet later we arrived back, completely wiped out. Due to my own lack of fitness, that "walk" was one of the hardest things I have ever done.

The Apostle Paul did a similar thing.

He invited the Ephesian church on a "walk." He said "walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace." (Ephesians 4:1-3). Thinking through the ramifications of those instructions, you realize that's no walk in the park- that's a Nepali walk. Those of us who struggle spiritually probably feel we'd have a better chance hiking up and down the Himalayas.

Scripture can lay out some daunting expectations at times. Fortunately, we rarely have to read very far down the page before we get to the "how to." A few verses later, Paul says that in order to help us "walk worthy," God gave us "apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ" until we attain maturity. In other words, God's design for us is that we never walk alone. Biblical community, when done right, can be a powerful tool for spiritual success. If Christian community is not a part of our lives we can't expect to fully realize our growth potential. If we shun the community He gave us, we're handicapping our own walk. God gave us more spiritually mature people to help us "get fit" for a worthy walk.

As we hiked up from the valley floor in Nepal, I got so tired that I almost collapsed. Our guide put his hands on my shoulder, began to pray aloud and spoke encouraging words to me. Then he and some others helped me to my feet and together we slowly made our way back up. Much like in our spiritual lives, my success came in tandem with the community reaching in to help me. If you are a Christian flying solo, seek out a community of believers where the Bible will be taught faithfully, where you will be encouraged and challenged regularly, and where you will be spurred on to "walk worthy." It will make all the difference in the world.

Ben Richey is pastor of Kerville First Baptist Churh.

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William K. Hurt Notice of Services: January 30, 2016 Viewing, 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Lake Isabella Valley Mortuary 5108 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. Internment with full military Honor Guard and 21 guns salute 11 a.m. at the Kern River Valley Cemetery District 8441 Burlando Road., Wofford Heights. Followed by a celebration of his life at VFW Post 7665, 2811 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella.

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

2. From Exodus 28, who was the first person given priestly robes to wear? Aaron, Abraham, Adam, Abel 3. Whose two sisters were Mary and Martha? Andrew, David, Thomas, Lazarus 4. From Deuteronomy 33, to whom did Moses give a blessing? Micah, Children of Israel, Joshua, Ruth 5. What did the people of Lystra call Barnabas? Pluto, Saturn, Jupiter, Mars 6. From 2 Kings, who drove like a madman? Jehu, Ahab, Ben-Hur, Zimri 1) New; 2) Aaron; 3) Lazarus; 4) Children of Israel; 5) Jupiter; 6) Jehu

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Dan Schlensker, Courier Columnist Can you get too much of a good thing? Most assuredly! Rain is a very good thing, but I have a pretty steep unpaved driveway, and Schlensker recent rains (My rain gauge in Wofford Heights has indicated over 3" in the last 6 weeks!) have produced growing gullies. Now please don't think I am unthankful for the rain; I am praising God for it.

However, I will have to get out my shovel and wheelbarrow and transport some fill to restore my driveway.

Even more notable, though, are the severe floods, which have occurred in other parts of our country recently.

Those folks have surely received too much of a good thing!

Then there's food. That's a good thing, without which we would die.

We need food, and it is not only nourishing, but we also tend to enjoy its taste. That's why many - if not most of us tend to eat a little - or a lot more food than we ought. Food is one of God's most wonderful blessings, but we certainly can get too much of a good thing with respect to food, and obesity and all of its threats and dangers come to us as well.

Most folks enjoy sunshine.

Psychologists say it's an important climatological factor for the best mental health. Sunshine is good! Without it there'd be no living plants. Thus no

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food. I don't know anyone, who doesn't like to feel the warmth of the sun on their body. The Beach Boys even sang a song about it! However, if you stay in the sun too long or absorb too many of its energetic rays, you will get a sunburn. And that can be pretty unpleasant - too much of a good thing. Dermatologists tell us we might also develop skin cancer from too much sun exposure. That's even more unpleasant. My Christmas cactus loves light but direct sunshine will shrivel it up - too much of a good thing.

We really like our vehicles, and are well blessed on their account. There's been really good progress in vehicular transportation in the past several decades. However, just try to drive in LA at almost any time, and you will experience too much of this good thing!

One good - no, great - thing, of which you cannot get too much, is God's grace! We certainly need it, but because we are sin-tainted to the core of our being, we can never get too much of it. It'll never hurt or harm us in any way! And, on the other hand, it's also always sufficient; it flows freely, and there's never an insufficiency. Like God said to Paul about his physical ailment, "My grace is sufficient for you" (2 Con. 12:9), God's grace is sufficient for us, too, but we can never get too much of that very good thing!

Dan Schlensker is pastor of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Lake Isabella.

Valley places of Worship Kernville

■ First Baptist Church of Kernville 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-376-6403 ■ Kernville United Methodist Church 251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville. Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. 760-376-2751 ■ Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship 44 Big Blue Road, Kernville. Sunday School 9 a.m., Service 10:30 a.m. 760-417-2014 ■ St. Peter’s Anglican Church 11876 Sierra Way, Kernville. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-376-6362 ■ St. Sherrian’s Episcopal Church At Kernville United Methodist Church. Sunday 11 a.m

Wofford Heights

■ Faith Community North Campus 20 W. Panorama, Wofford Hts. Sunday Service 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. 760-376-6719 ■ New Life Assembly of God 25 Arden Av., Wofford Hts. Sunday 10:30 a.m. & Thursday 6 p.m. 760-376-6402 ■ St. Jude Catholic Church 86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights. Sun, 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m. 760-376-2416 ■ Calvary Chapel 125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Hts. Sunday 10 a.m. and Wed. 6:30 p.m.760-376-8789 ■ Christ Fellowship 80 Evans Road, Wofford Hts. Sun. 10:30 a.m.

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■ First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday 8:30 a.m.

11:00 a.m. School 9:45 a.m. 760-379-5615 ■ Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella.

Sunday 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. 760-379-5640 ■ Mt. View Southern Baptist Church 2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella. Sun. 9:00, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4296 ■ Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall 1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella. 760-379-8672 ■ Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella.

Services Sunday 11 a.m. 760-379-2343 ■ Kern Valley Bible Church 3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 760-379-5482 ■ Church of the Nazarene 2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella.

Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2062

■ Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella. Sunday School & Worship 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2120 ■ Lake Isabella Church of Christ 3711 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Services 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., Wed. 6 p.m. Bible Study Sun. 10 a.m.

■ Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3801 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. 760-379-3206 ■ Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse 3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella. Sunday School 9:45 Services 10:45 a.m., and 5 p.m. Wednesday 6 p.m. 760-379-5819 ■ Salvation Army The local national affiliate Mon. 9 a.m.-1p.m.

6105 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.

760-379-5100.

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

■ Church of Christ Mt. Mesa 6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 760-379-4792 ■ Church of Jesus Christ/Latter Day Saints 6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:00 a.m.

760-379-2904 ■ Grace Chapel 12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4093 ■ Christian Assembly 12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-6377 ■ Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal) 4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. 7 p.m. Wednesday 760-549-3186

Southlake/Weldon

■ Kern Christian Church “The River” 14900 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 760-378-3780 ■ Faith Community South Campus 16475 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday morning 9 a.m., 760-376-6719 ■ Weldon United Methodist Church 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. Sunday 8:30 a.m.

760-378-2321 ■ Weldon Baptist Church 20674 Highway 178, Weldon. Sunday 10 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. 760-378-4964.

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

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PICKS OF THE WEEK “Spectre” (PG-13) - James Bond's latest adventure pits him against a timely challenge -- a farreaching surveillance network threatens to unravel the espionage program.

Doesn't sound so bad, though, right?

New technology must supplant the old ways, and Bond has always caused more destruction than planned.

Unfortunately, 007 (Daniel Craig) has it on good authority that Spectre, a super-powerful conspiracy, has plans to hijack the surveillance network, essentially giving them immense power on the global stage.

It's slick and stylish and all that, but continuing with the current Bond trend, it's getting more serious, more dark and more concerned with Bond's role in the modern world. This is where it goes off-track, even for longtime Bond fans. As the stories go deeper into Bond's background, we're forced to wonder if we care about that as much as the fun stuff.

“Crimson Peak” (R) - Mia Wasikowska is the girl-in-peril in this Gothic romance from Guillermo Del Toro. Edith (Waskikowska) is a quiet literary type from Buffalo, New York, around the turn of the 20th century.

After the brutal murder of her father, she's whisked away by a dashing Englishman (Tom Hiddleston) to live in his castle with him and his twisted sister (Jessica Chastain). The castle is as spooky as they come, and as Edith realizes that her life is in danger, the

mysteries mount up.

The first thing viewers will notice is that it's gorgeously creepy. Each frame is a painting, and every shadow is crawling with pointy detail. It could be that too much attention was paid to the set and not enough to the story. Either way, the mastery of color and screen brings out goosebumps.

“99 Homes” (R) - Rick Carver (Michael Shannon at his most stony and villainous) turns homeowners into the homeless in the span of an afternoon. He's a real-estate broker who uses intimidation and the police to aggressively evict people from foreclosed homes, then sells the property at a profit. With a son and a mother to look out for, Dennis (Andrew Garfield) finds himself desperate after Carver forces them from their home. To make ends meet, Dennis finds himself working for the most evil man he's ever met, and putting people through the same hell he experienced. It's a gripping and effective dramatization of the horrors from the recent housing crisis. © 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.

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1 20 oz bag regular potato chips, crushed 1 16 ounce container of sour cream 2 1/2 pounds chicken tenderloins Butter flavored cooking spray 1 tablespoon granulated garlic or powder 1/2 cup butter Salsa Preheat oven to 450F. Place sour cream in a medium bowl. Dip chicken in sour cream, then coat with potato chips. Place coated chicken on greased cookie sheet. Bake 5 minutes, then reduce heat to 375o and bake 10 to 12 minutes. While baking, melt butter; add garlic powder and return to 450o oven. Brush garlic butter over each piece of and bake for an additional 5 minutes or until chicken is golden brown. Serve with salsa.

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Talking About Real Estate

Valley market is on the move!

Matt Freeman Courier Columnist It is always very informative to look at the previous year's numbers and statistics in any real estate market. Here in the Kern River Freeman Valley we have a very unique market, with some of the most unique property in all of California, and also some of the cheapest compared to the rest of the state. Currently the median home price for a home statewide is approx $476K. Here in the Kern Valley, it is $242K for a stick built home and $118K for a manufactured home per the Kern River Lake Isabella Multiple Listing Service. That is a whole lot cheaper than the rest of the state; you can by a lot of house up here for $476K. This week I want to get into the average sales figures for the past year compared to 2014 for the two largest market segments in the Kern Valley, which are the stick built homes and the manufactured homes.

Both market segments combined make up the lion's share of property sold here in the Valley each year so watching the trends and changes in those segments is very interesting, and a great way to both peer into the past and predict the future, to a point at least.

In total, the market here locally had a 13.5 percent rise in total sales volume in 2015 compared to 2014.

That is great news! Between 2014

and 2015 stick built housing saw an increase in total sales volume of 4.5 percent, which is a good solid figure.

Manufactured housing saw an increase of approx 27 percent during the same time, from $5.7 million to $7.3 million in total sales.

From this data we can glean many things, and I will go into more of next week. But in short, here is what is happening with the market and here is what is not happening. Sales volume is up in both sectors, and in the market as a whole. This is great news, because the market is showing stability and health in the long term.

The 2014 numbers were better than 2013, so this is three years now we have had a positive market volume sales trend.

However, what is not happening in any significant amount is real estate pricing changes. An increase in total sales volume is not the same as an increase in total sales prices.

We have not seen a significant increase in the average sale prices of either stick built homes and manufactured homes. Why is this? One simple reason: supply and demand.

We have had an increase in total sales volume, but we have had a lot on the market so there is plenty to choose from. The one driving factor that affects the price of housing more than anything is supply and demand.

Next week I will show you the how and why this economic principle affects our real estate here locally.

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.

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Investment or debt?

Dave Ramsey Courier Columnist Dear Dave, I'd like to send my kids to a private Christian school, and they would begin classes the same month we'll finally Ramsey be out of debt. We would have to pay this out over the course of the school year, so would you consider this to be an investment or more debt?

- Ed Dear Ed, I don't borrow money whether it's an investment or not. But lots of private schools have tuition plans where you don't have to borrow money, and you just make two or three payments during the academic year.

I don't know if I would really call that a debt, because you can always take the child out of the school if you see you can't make the payment. Just make sure you carefully look over any contract involved and know what you're getting into before you sign up for the ride.

You don't want to obligate yourself to money you don't have, especially when you've worked so hard to get out of debt. Just save up, and have a place in your budget for tuition.

-Dave

Dear Dave, Do you recommend that people continue tithing and giving while getting out of debt?

- Sarah Dear Sarah, If you're tithing, that would refer to you being a Christian or of the Jewish faith. To the best of my knowledge, those are the only two religions where tithing is taught as a part of the faith. The word literally means "a tenth," as in a tenth of your income.

If you are an evangelical Christian, what does Scripture say? It says to take the tithe off the top before you do anything else. You keep doing it always, not from a legalistic perspective, but because it's part of God's instructions on the best way to live. It gives you a baseline for giving and generosity.

Then, get yourself and your household cleaned up and in good financial shape before engaging in other acts of giving, which are called offerings. This is the normal process that Scripture outlines. But remember, God is crazy about you and loves you very much.

When you give, it's the act of being unselfish and putting others first.

-Dave Dave Ramsey is America's trusted voice on money and business. He has authored five New York Times bestselling books. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 8.5 million listeners each week on more than 550 radio stations. Dave's latest project, EveryDollar, provides a free online budget tool. Follow Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com.

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A gracious Lamb can learn more about a problem-filled situation than one who is openly suspicious of what could be happening. A friend might offer some welldirected advice.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Getting adjusted to an unexpected change might be difficult for the Bovine who prefers things to go according to plan.

But help could come from a most welcome source.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) This could be a good time to get a head start on those career-related plans. The sooner you check out the pluses and minuses, the sooner you can act on your information.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A personal situation you thought would no longer present a problem suddenly could produce some surprises. Try to sort things out with the help of trusted colleagues.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) An upcoming move holds both anticipation and anxiety for Leos and Leonas who have some big decisions to make.

Advice is plentiful, but it's up to you to decide which way you want to go.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Someone from a previous project could provide valuable guidance on how to handle a current problem, especially where it might involve a legal matter.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A business situation presents some unexpected complications. But rather than try to handle them all at once, it would be best to deal with them one at a time.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) You just might get what you want, despite the odds against it. In any event, be sure to thank all those people involved who believed in you and went to bat for you.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Before you even hint at an accusation, remember that you'll have to prove what you say. So be sure you have what you need to back up your comments.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A romantic situation takes an unexpected turn that favors some Sea Goats, but causes others to reassess how they've been handling the relationship.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A surprise turn of events could unsettle the Water Bearer. But it also might help open up an entirely different way of working out an important matter.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A smoothly running operation could bump up against an obstacle. This is where your ability to assess situations and make adjustments can restore things to normal.

1. LITERATURE: Who wrote the children's book "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing"?

2. MOVIES: Who played the lead female role in "The Silence of the Lambs"?

3. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What kind of bird is the fastmoving roadrunner?

4. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What occupation is traditionally associated with leprechauns?

5. LANGUAGE: What is another name for comestibles?

6. MEDICAL: What is the modern-day equivalent of the ailment once known as "grippe"?

7. GEOGRAPHY: The country of Wales was known in Roman times by what name?

8. MEASUREMENTS: What is the unit of measurement for stacked firewood?

9. MUSIC: Which pop star's real name is Reg Dwight?

10. GAMES: Which two letters of the alphabet have the highest values in the game of Scrabble?

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: BALANCING THE BOOKS (2015-B7399), 237 Redwood Meadow Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93308. Mailing address: P.O. Box 5144, Bakersfield, CA 93385. REGISTRANT: Delois Ann Smith, 237 Redwood Meadow Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93308.

Date the business commenced: 06/01/2010. Business is being conducted as an Individual. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Delois Ann Smith. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 12/23/2015 and expires 12/23/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk.

By: A. Valenzuela.

Published by the Kern River Courier January 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: KERN RIVER VACATION TRAILERS (2015-B7332), 11901 Sierra Way, Space #14, Kernville, CA 93238. Mailing address: P.O. Box 1514, Kernville, CA 93238. REGISTRANT: Marcie Ann Rose, 11901 Sierra Way, Space #14, Kernville, CA 93238.

Date the business commenced: 02/06/2010. Business is being conducted as an Individual. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Marcie Rose. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 12/17/2015 and expires 12/17/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia.

Published by the Kern River Courier January 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: J C L CONSULTING (2016-B0022), 507 Goshawk Court, Bakersfield, CA 93309-1321.

Mailing address: 507 Goshawk Court, Bakersfield, CA 93309-1321. REGISTRANTS: James Chanel LaJoie, 507 Goshawk Court, Bakersfield, CA 933091321 and Penny Sue LaJoie, 507 Goshawk Court, Bakersfield, CA 93309-1321. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as a Married Couple. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: James C. LaJoie.

This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 01/04/2016 and expires 01/04/2021. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier January 15, 22, 29 and February 5, 2016.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2015-00856-CA, A.P.N.: 171-052-02-00, Property Address: 4104 Gordon Street, Bakersfield, CA 93307 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 01/09/2007.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: April L. Blandburg, Unmarried Woman. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 01/26/2007 as Instrument No. 0207019653 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 02/10/2016 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $75,578.88. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 4104 Gordon Street, Bakersfield, CA 93307, A.P.N.: 171-052-02-00. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $75,578.88. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on

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

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/Defau ltManagement/TrusteeServices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2015-00856-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

Date: December 31, 2015. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/ MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServ ices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier January 15, 22 and 29, 2016) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2014-05563-CA, A.P.N.: 394-340-29-00, Property Address: 4307 Doheny Court, Bakersfield, CA 93311 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05/15/2007.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Billy Joe Johnson, a Married Man. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 05/24/2007 as Instrument No. 0207110713 in Book --, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 02/10/2016 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $730,871.76. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN

BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 4307 Doheny Court, Bakersfield, CA 93311, A.P.N.: 394-340-29-00. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $730,871.76. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

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

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.l aspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2014-05563-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

Date: December 30, 2015. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement /TrusteeServices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier January 15, 22 and 29, 2016)

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2015-03143-CA, A.P.N.: 260-041-30-00, Property Address: 4320 Mt. Pinos Way, Frazier Park, CA 93225 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 09/09/2005.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Jon P. Marshall and Kathleen M. Marshall, Husband and Wife, as Joint Tenants. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 09/30/2005 as Instrument No. 0205270531 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 02/10/2016 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California.

Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $199,306.82. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 4320 Mt. Pinos Way, Frazier Park, CA 93225, A.P.N.: 260-04130-00. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $199,306.82. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

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

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/Defaul tManagement/TrusteeServices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2015-03143-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

Date: January 6, 2016. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http:// www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultMana gement/TrusteeServices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Infor-mation, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier January 15, 22 and 29, 2016) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2014-01891-CA, A.P.N.: 120-430-27-00, Property Address: 3700 Q Street, #126, Bakersfield, CA 93301 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05/01/2008.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Reyna M. Vargas, a Single Woman and Julieta Vargas, a Single Woman, as Joint Tenants. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 05/08/2008 as Instrument No. 0208072692 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 02/17/2016 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $166,077.07. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN

BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 3700 Q Street, #126, Bakersfield, CA 93301, A.P.N.: 120-430-27-00. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the

obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $166,077.07. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property.

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

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/Defa ultManagement/TrusteeServices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2014-01891-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

Date: January 5, 2016. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/Mortgage Services/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Infor-mation, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier January 15, 22 and 29, 2016) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 15-0004 - APN: 234-132-25-00-0 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10-05-2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On February 4, 2016 at 12:00 pm, Antelope Valley Real Estate Services, a California Corporation as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust recorded 11-15-2007, as Inst. No. 0207229297 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Kern County, State of California, Executed by Michael G. Wilson, an Unmarried Man, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) at: Outside the main entrance to the Wanda Kirk Library, 3611 Rosamond Blvd., Rosamond, CA 93560. ALL CASHIER'S CHECKS MUST BE MADE PAYABLE TO ELITE TRUST DEED SERVICES, INC. All rights, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 10463 Ridge Street, California City, CA 93505. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said Sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated cost, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $75,000. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Date: January 8, 2016.

Antelope Valley Real Estate Services, as Trustee, Elite Trust Deed Services, Inc., as Agent, 554 West Lancaster Boulevard, Lancaster, CA 93534, 661-945-5525, Vickie Durham, Trustee Sale Officer NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on the notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgages, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 661-945-5525 using the file number 15-0004. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet web site. The best way to verify the postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

(Published by the Kern River Courier January 15, 22 and 29, 2016)

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices Legals, Continued from page 10 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: THE HIDEAWAY (2016-B0022), 7062 Wofford Boulevard, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailing address: 12 Vista Court, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. REGISTRANT: Terry Eugene Diaz, 12 Vista Court, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as an Individual. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).

Signed: Terry Eugene Diaz. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 01/08/2016 and expires 01/08/2021. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier January 15, 22, 29 and February 5, 2016.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2015-02136-CA, A.P.N.: 316-17107-00, Property Address: 15820 Edgewood Way, Frazier Park, CA 93222 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 09/29/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Matthew John Caraway, a Married Man as His Sole and Separate Property. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 10/12/2005 as Instrument No. 0205283457 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 02/18/2016 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $673,576.27. 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: 15820 Edgewood Way, Frazier Park, CA 93222, A.P.N.: 316-171-07-00. 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 $673,576.27. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction.

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

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultMan agement/TrusteeServices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2015-02136CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

Date: January 6, 2016. Western Pro-gressive, 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/Tr usteeServices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530.

WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY

INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier January 22, 29 and February 5, 2016) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2015-01306-CA, A.P.N.: 012-03201-00, Property Address: 101 Flower Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305 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 08/24/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Robert Hiracheta and Debra Lynn Hiracheta, Husband and Wife, as Joint Tenants. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 09/02/2005 as Instrument No. 0205240490 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 02/19/2016 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $159,164.92. 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: 101 Flower Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305, A.P.N.: 012-032-01-00. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $159,164.92. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

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

Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource .com/MortgageServices/DefaultManageme nt/TrusteeServices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2015-01306-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

Date: January 6, 2016.

Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Infor-mation Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/ MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/Tr usteeServices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530.

WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier January 22, 29 and February 5, 2016) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2015-03254-CA, A.P.N.: 499-23224-00, Property Address: 5004 Oakville Court, Bakersfield, CA 93313 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 08/24/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT

A LAWYER. Trustor: Stephen Maestas, a Single Man. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 08/31/2005 as Instrument No. 0205237167 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 02/19/2016 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $111,235.18. 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: 5004 Oakville Court, Bakersfield, CA 93313, A.P.N.: 499-232-2400. 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 $111,235.18. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

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

Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultMan agement/TrusteeServices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 201503254-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 9, 2016. Western Pro-gressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Infor-mation Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www. altisource.com/MortgageServices/Default Management/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 22, 29 and February 5, 2016) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2013-28448, A.P.N.: 494-491-06-00, Property Address: 8315 Eagles Landing Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93312 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/10/2005. 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: Ramon Lopez, a Married Man as His Sole and Separate Property.

Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 11/21/2005 as Instrument No. 0205324119 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 02/19/2016 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $149,741.71. 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: 8315 Eagles Landing Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93312, A.P.N.: 494-491-0600. 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 $149,741.71. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

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

Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultMan agement/TrusteeServices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 201328448. 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: February 19, 2016. Western Pro-gressive, 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/Trustee Services.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 22, 29 and February 5, 2016) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2015-02100-CA, A.P.N.: 440-21402-00, Property Address: 2004 Hasti Acres Drive, 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 02/15/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Don Tinoco, a Married Man, as His Sole and Separate Property. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 02/25/2005, as Instrument No. 0205043836 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California.

Date of Sale: 02/18/2016 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $119,373.45. 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: 2004 Hasti Acres Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93309, A.P.N.: 440-214-02-00. 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 $119,373.45. 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/DefaultMan agement/TrusteeServices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 201502100-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 4, 2016. Western Pro-gressive, 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/Trustee Services.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 22 and 29 and February 5, 2016) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2010-03825, A.P.N.: 148-081-44-00, Property Address: 911 & 913 Butler Road, 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 12/08/2006. 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: Santiago Vazquez, a Married Man as His Sole and Separate Property. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 12/22/2006 as Instrument No. 0206314452 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California.

Date of Sale: 02/19/2016 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $425,441.42. 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: 911 & 913 Butler Road, Bakersfield, CA 93304, A.P.N.: 148-081-44-00. 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 $425,441.42. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county

recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property.

Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultMan agement/TrusteeServices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 201003825. 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: February 19, 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/Tr usteeServices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530.

WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier January 22, 29 and February 5, 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: ANVIL KNIVES (2016-B0317), 484 Burlando Road, Kernville, CA 93238.

Mailing address: P.O. Box 91, Kernville, CA 93238. REGISTRANT: Lawrence John Rynders, 484 Burlando Road, Kernville, CA 93238. Date the business commenced: 01/12/2016. 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: Lawrence John Rynders.

This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 01/14/2016 and expires 01/14/2021. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: A. Valenzuela. Published by the Kern River Courier January 22, 29, February 5 and 12, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: JACOBSEN WILLS & TRUSTS (2016-B0159), 3453 Quiet Splendor Court, Rosamond, CA 93560. Mailing address: 3453 Quiet Splendor Court, Rosamond, CA 93560. REGISTRANT: Kristen Anne Jacobsen, 3453 Quiet Splendor Court, Rosamond, CA 93560-1321. 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: Kristen Anne Jacobsen.

This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 01/08/2016 and expires 01/08/2021. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: A. Valenzuela.

Published by the Kern River Courier January 22, 29, February 5 and 12, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: KERN WINE SELLER (2016B0167), 11447 Kernville Road, Suite D, Kernville, CA 93238. Mailing address: 11447 Kernville Road, Suite D, Kernville, CA 93238. REGISTRANT: Mark Thomas Mutz, 300 Breckinridge Avenue, Caliente, CA 93518. Date the business commenced: 01/08/2016. 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: Mark Thomas Mutz. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 01/08/2016 and expires 01/08/2021. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier January 22, 29, February 5 and 12, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: SEQUOIA HEALTH AND FITNESS (2016-B0241), 6501 Wofford Boulevard, Wofford Heights, CA 93258.

Mailing address: 5920 Kelso Creek Road, Weldon, CA 93283. REGISTRANT: Kristy Rose Kicklighter, 5920 Kelso Creek Road, Weldon, CA 93283. Date the business commenced: 01/01/2016. 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: Kristy Kicklighter. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 01/12/2016 and expires 01/12/2021. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier January 22, 29, February 5 and 12, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: R&J GONZALEZ TRUCKING (2016-B0194), 6504 Patton Way, Bakersfield, CA 93308. Mailing address: 6504 Patton Way, Bakersfield, CA 93308. REGISTRANT: Ruben Gonzalez, 6504 Patton Way, Bakersfield, CA 93308 and Jamie Ranell Gonzalez, 6504 Patton Way, Bakersfield, CA 93308. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as a Married Couple. This Fictitious Business

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Legals, Continued from page 11 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: Jamie Gonzalez. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 01/11/2016 and expires 01/11/2021. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: A. Valenzuela. Published by the Kern River Courier January 22, 29, February 5 and 12, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT DBA #1: ABUNDANT BLESSINGS CONSULTING (2016-B0426), 11901 Handel Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Mailing address: 11901 Handel Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93312. REGISTRANTS: Robert Andrew Smith, 11901 Handel Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93312 and Alison Elaine Smith, 11901 Handel Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as a Married Couple. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not

of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Robert Smith. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 01/20/2016 and expires 01/20/2021. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: A. Valenzuela. Published by the Kern River Courier January 29, February 5, 12 and 19, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: SIMPLY CASUAL BOUTIQUE (2016-B0078), 2 ShadowGlen Way, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailing address: 2 ShadowGlen Way, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. REGISTRANT: Christina Dawn Wren, 2 ShadowGlen Way, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as an Individual. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).

Signed: Christina Dawn Wren. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 01/06/2016 and expires 01/06/2021.

Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by

the Kern River Courier January 29, February 5, 12 and 19, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: THIS AND THAT GARDEN GROW CARE (2016-B0376), 7000 Silver Spray Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93313.

Mailing address: 7000 Silver Spray Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93313. REGISTRANT: James H. Collins, Jr., 7000 Silver Spray Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93313. 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: James H. Collins, Jr.. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 01/19/2016 and expires 01/19/2021. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia.

Published by the Kern River Courier January 29, February 5, 12 and 19, 2016.

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AltaOne marketing had a “Fickle Finger of Fate” deck of cards with both windfalls and setbacks that the players randomly received. The stations included the AltaOne banking table, where accounts, loans and credit card payments were made. There was a "home sweet home" table where you purchased home furnishings and a closet station for the purchase of clothing.

There was the "Mad City Mall" where the students were tempted with sporting goods and electronics and other luxuries.

Jobs, Continued from page 1 The Mojave JobFest will be on Thursday, March 10 at the Mojave Air and Space Port in the Stuart O. Witt Event Center, 1247 Poole St. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Mojave's unemployment rate is 18.4 percent.

The Shafter JobFest will take place Thursday, March 17 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Veterans Hall, 309 California Ave. Shafter's unemployment rate is 8.7 percent.

The Ridgecrest JobFest is on Thursday, April 7 at the Kerr McGee Center, 100 W. California Ave. from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Friday, January 29, 2016

There was a station called "Gotta Eat" where high medium and low food cost choices were available including scenarios of eating out, whether fast food, coffee shop of fine restaurant.

For those who had children in their scenario, there was a "Kiddy Care" table where formula, diaper, toys, clothing and childcare choices were made. There was a table called "Reality Check" where they determined if they could afford a large house, or if it would be an apartment or mobile home and they learned to budget their utilities there.

At the entertainment table they made choices

such as movies, gym memberships, bowling, crafts, walking, vacations, travel abroad, golf, sporting events, picnics or staying home and playing board games. The transportation table was where the participants determined if they drove an old car, drove an SUV or mini-van, or took the bus.

Some students found in their scenarios that they were going to have to take a second job.

All the students were scored for their successes and everyone received a certificate worth $25 toward opening an account at AltaOne. The winners each received a $50 certificate.

Ridgecrest's unemployment rate is 6.9 percent.

The Taft JobFest takes place on Thursday, April 14 from 9 a.m. to noon at The Historic Fort, 915 N. 10th St. Taft's unemployment rate is 6.6 percent.

The JobFest in Bakersfield will take place on Thursday, May 12 at The Rabobank Convention Center, 1001 Truxtun Ave, from 9 a.m. to noon.

Bakersfield's unemployment rate is 9.1 percent.

The Delano JobFest is on June 16 at Chavez High School, 800 Browning Road, from 9 a.m. to noon.

Their unemployment rate is 12.2 percent.

Employers with current job openings are

invited to participate at no cost. Contact Shanda Evett at 661-635-2637.

Job Seekers should come to JobFest dressed for success with at least 20 copies of their resume or Master Application. Job leads and resume assistance is available everyday to the public at all DHS locations.Visit KCDHS.org for location information.

Last year's JobFest brought rave reviews from employers and job seekers alike.

The Department of Human Services looks forward to another successful year helping Kern County continue its economic recovery and getting our residents back to work.

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