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Two Western Fence lizards were dancing a spring dance north of Kernville last week to the tune of “Love is Blue.” Their colors brighten during mating or as they heat up in the sun.

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Athough it seems that spring began weeks ago, it offically arrives with the spring equinox when days are close to 12 hours long and increasing as the season progresses. Spring and springtime refer to the season, and also to ideas of rebirth, rejuvenation, renewal, resurrection and regrowth. The Northern hemisphere begins to warm significantly, causing new plant growth to spring forth, giving the season its name. In climates that have no snow and rare frosts, the air and ground temperatures increase more rapidly. Many flowering plants bloom this time of year. In normally snowless areas, signs of spring can begin as early as February.

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Africa trip: Out of the ‘shoebox’ Michael Batelaan Courier Spotlight

Wildflower blooms, hotlines, now open Kern Board of Trade Courier Release The arrival of spring brings blossoms and wildflowers to Kern County and outlying desert areas. By mid-March, you can see the first color as fruit trees blossom and other fruit orchards begin to bloom. Apples blossom with citrus trees blossoming in April. Vibrant wildflowers cover Kern Canyon, foothills and spread across the valley and desert floors, moving with warmer weather.

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Every year, hundreds of Kern Valley residents band together and fill shoeboxes with gifts for children around the world in the Samaritan's Purse Operation Shoe Box program spearheaded locally by Irene Martinson. We wonder what happens to our boxes and can get information on the website, but what is better than getting to hear first hand? We will get that chance because Martinson has been selected to go on the first-ever OCC Volunteer Shoebox Distribution Trip to Tanzania. She was selected to participate with 25 OCC Connect volunteers from across the U.S. and 15 OCC/Samaritan's Purse staff to visit and minister to needy children in Africa for seven days in May/June. There is a cost attached to the trip and Martinson did not plan to ask for financial support, but her friends at Faith Community in the "Seniors of Faith" group chose to adopt her cause and planned fundraisers to support the trip. There have been fundraisers going on for this trip at Whiskey Flat Days and the Heart Walk. Upcoming fundraising events include “Thirty One” parties at Faith Community on March 21 and 22 at noon, the Women’s Conference a Faith Community on April 11 from 10:30 to 2 and a spaghetti dinner lodging

with a cupcake bake-off at the Senior Center on April 18 from 4 to 7 p.m. The trip is scheduled for the end of May/first week of June. Martinson

is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charity. Samaritan's Purse is an evangelical Christian humanitarian organization that provides aid to people in physical need as a key part of Christian missionary work founded by Franklin Graham and Robert Pierce. Operation Christmas Child uses gift-filled shoeboxes to share God's love in a tangible way with needy children around the world and is the world's

Martinson will be serving alongside the local believers and pastors and expects it to be a very special time. Martinson has been a dedicated volunteer with many organizations for 60 years and has spent the last fifteen years in the Kern Valley where she has coordinated the collection of shoebox gifts for six Christmas seasons. Donations can be made directly to Samaritan's Purse in Martinson's name and can be done online by credit card or a check sent by mail. They are tax deductible or can be done anonymously. The website is samaritanspurse.org and the mailing address is Samaritan's Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607. Samaritan's Purse

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largest Christmas project of its kind. Since 1993, Samaritan's Purse has collected and delivered more than 113 million gift-filled shoeboxes to children in over 150 countries through this program. More than 500,000 volunteers worldwide, with more than 100,000 of those in the United States, are involved in collecting, shipping and distributing shoeboxes. Individuals, families, churches and groups fill empty shoeboxes with gifts of toys, school supplies, hygiene items and notes of encouragement. nature

During National Collection Week, Nov. 17-24, Samaritan's Purse will collect the gift-filled shoeboxes at more than 4,000 drop-off sites in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Operation Christmas Child also offers the opportunity year-round to pack personalized shoebox gifts online. Go to samaritanspurse.org and click on Operation Christmas Child to select toys and gift items, write a note of encouragement and "pack" them in a shoebox. Shoebox gifts are prepared for overseas shipment at nine major processing centers across the United States. Samaritan's Purse will deliver the gifts to children in more than 100 countries on six continents. Donors can find out the country where their gifts are delivered by creating shipping labels and using the donation form found at samaritanspurse.org. Click on "Pack a Shoebox" / "FollowYour-Box Label." More than 2.8 million children have participated in The Greatest Journey, the 12lesson discipleship program created by Samaritan's Purse for children who receive Operation Christmas Child gift boxes. The Greatest Journey is one of the largest discipleship programs in the world implemented through a global church network to help children know and follow Jesus Christ.

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water data: Wednesday 1 p.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 47,103 acre-feet 2014 Reservoir peak 80,737 acre-feet Pool maximum 568,075 acre-feet Pool safety limit 360,000 acre-feet Upper Kern Inflow 207 cfs Lower Kern Outflow 238 cfs Borel Canal Outflow 0 cfs (stopped) Data from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers cfs=cubic feet per second 1 cu.ft. = 7.48 U.S. gallons 1 ac.ft.= 325,851 U.S. gal. *(5-hr average Kernville)

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■ Roy Orbison impersonator March 20 The Moose Club presents the performance of Roy Orbison impersonator, Loren Cowgill, in concert Friday, March 20 at 7:30 p.m. Call 760-379-8839.

■ Alzheimer's fundraiser March 21 Scoot your boots over to the Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge, 11251 Hwy 178 in Mt. Mesa Saturday March 21 for an Italian fried chicken dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Only $9 and proceeds go to the Alzheimer's Foundation. Pluck a Duck, 50/50 and fun!

■ Make a Joyful Noise! March 21 Join the Landmark Missionary Baptist Church on Saturday as they enjoy "singing at the Lake" at 6 p.m. at the church at 2741 Mountain View Road, behind Wallace Middle School in Lake Isabella. Free admission. A free will offering will be taken to benefit the Pregnancy Resource Center. ■ Poetry workshop March 21 The public is invited to celebrate World Poetry Day hosted by the Kern River Valley Art Association at the Walker House in

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■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.,TOPS #2293 weight loss group, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. 760-417-2272. ■ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Alzheimers Respite Group, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. 661-393-8871. ■ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Mt.View Church, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3935. ■ 12 - 1 p.m., AA, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760379-4112. ■ 1 p.m., Happy Hookers crochet club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-6335. ■ 6 p.m. (2nd Fri.), Kernville Baptist Church game night. Next to Pizza Barn. 760-223-1036. ■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, AA 12x12 study, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella. ■ 7 - 8 p.m., AA, Kernville Chamber of Commerce, 11447 Kernville Rd.,760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701

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■ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Farmer’s Market, Lakeshore Lodge, Wofford Heights. ■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415 Sierra Way Kernville. 760-376-2846 ■ 3 p.m. (1st Sat.), Havilah Historical Society, Havilah Schoolhouse. 760-379-2636. ■ 5-7 p.m. Dinner. (2nd & 4th Sat. - Karaoke @ 7 p.m.) Eagles Lodge, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760379-3394 ■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers square dancing, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. ■ 9:30 a.m. (3rd Sat.), Aglow Int’l, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Martha Kyt 760-5493754. ■ 2 p.m., Discussion. 7:30 - 9 p.m., 6 p.m. Pot Luck, 7 p.m. Speaker (3rd Sat.), AA - KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-4179701 ■ 2 p.m. Alano Club, AA discussion, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Sat.) Alano Club, AA speaker, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella. ■ 6:30 p.m. (1st Sat.) KV Gem & Minerals Club MGM Jewelry & Loan, 6749 Wofford Blvd.,, Wofford Heights. 760-376-3600.

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■ 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, public welcome. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3877. ■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415 Sierra Way Kernville. 760-376-2846 ■ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. (2nd Sun.), AA, Paradise Cove Restaurant, Hwy 178, Lake Isabella. Breakfast 10 a.m. / Speaker 11 a.m. 760-379-4112. ■ 2 - 3:30 p.m., AA - KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701

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■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 2 - 3 p.m., Grief Support Group, Hoffmann Hospice 040-D Lake Isabella Blvd. 661-410-1010. ■ 12 - 1 p.m., AA, Senior Center,Lake Isabella. 760379-7318 or 760-379-7312. ■ 1 p.m. (3rd Mon.), Kern Valley Democratic Club, Lakeridge Mobile Home Pk. Clubhouse, Lake Isabella. ■ 1 p.m., Line dance classes, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-0043. ■ 3 p.m. (2nd Mon.-Board/4th Mon.-Member ship), Kernville Chamber. 760-376-2629. ■ 6 - 9 p.m., KRV Comm. Orchestra, Cerro Coso College, Lake Isabella. 760-376-4461. ■ 6:30 - 8 p.m., Boy Scout Troup 690, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760-812-7082. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Mon.), KRV Art Assoc., Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2844. ■ 6 - 7 p.m., AA, Mtn. View Baptish Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312. ■ 7:30 - 9 p.m., AA, Grace Chapel, 12308 Mtn. Mesa Rd., Mtn. Mesa. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.

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■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 10 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern Valley Garden Group. 760-379-1129. ■ 10 a.m. - noon; 1p.m.- 3 p.m. Kern County Department of Public Health Immunization Clinic 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella. 877-818-4787 ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella. ■ 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 760-760-3795552. ■ 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. ■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701 ■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA - Weldon Methodist Church, 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. 760-379-4112

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■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9:30 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), Dam Quilters, senior apts. behind Vons, Lake Isabella. 760-2230762. ■ 9:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 661-867-2579. ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella. ■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commerce meeting, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-3795236. ■ 12 - 1:30 p.m., AA - Women’s Serenity Circle, Mtn. View Baptist Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312. ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge, Mt. Mesa. 760-376-3138. ■ 2:30 - 4 p.m., Grief Support Group, Optimal Hospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd. ■ 6 p.m. (1st Wed.), American Legion Riders VFW, 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion, Senior Center Veterans Rm. Lake Isabella. 760-379-5086. ■ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Live band. ■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, AA, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312. ■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd. Wofford Hts., 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312. ■ 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.. 760-417-0199 or 760-379-7312 ■ 7 p.m. (3rd Wed.), Fish & Game Habitat Club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-376-3178

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■ First and Third Thursdays, Kern County Veteran's Services assistance to veterans and widows. Lake Isabella County complex, 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd. Call 661-868-7300 or 866-218-5367.. ■ 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 a.m., Mediyoga, Lake Isabella Senior Center. ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella. ■10:30 a.m. Toddler Story Time, Lake Isabella Library, 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. 760-549-2083. ■ 11:45 a.m. (4th Thu.), KRV Women’s Club meeting, Elks Lodge. ■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831 ■ Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove. ■ 5 - 7 p.m., TANF Cultural Night, French Gulch Campground. ■ 3:30 - 5 p.m. (4th Thu.), Kern River Valley Collaborative, Veterans Hall, Rm. 1., Lake Isabella. 760-379-2556, ext. 601. ■ 5 - 7 p.m., VFW Taco Thursday, open to public. 760-379-3877. ■ 4-6 p.m. (3rd Thu.), Republican Assembly of the Kern River Valley, 6075 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-378-3695 or 760-376-1462. ■ 6 p.m., Rotary Club, KRV Elks Lodge, Wofford Heights. 760-376-2844. ■ 6 p.m., Weight Watchers, Highland Chapel 5301 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. Weigh-in 5:30 p.m. ■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, NA book study, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella. ■ 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. ■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-4112.

Kernville from 6 to 9 p.m. $15 per person, space is limited. Call 760-390-8494. Bring writing materials and a sample of your favorite poet, especially if it is yourself. ■ The Honeysuckle Possums March 21 South Fork Women's Club presents The Honeysuckle Possums, with old-time music and toe-tappin' fun, in a benefit concert at the clubhouse, 6488 Fay Ranch Road Weldon (across from South Fork Elementary) at 7 p.m. $20 at the door. Every dollar goes to our local children's scholarship fund. ■ Kernville Chamber spotlight March 23 Join the Kernville Chamber at 5 p.m. for their monthly mixer "member spotlight." The gathering will be at the Kernville Chamber Community Hall and meet several new local business members. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Call 760-376-2629 for more information. ■ Commodities distribution March 24 Government food commodities will be distributed to those who qualify on Tuesday March 24 at the New Life Church in Wofford Heights, Grace Chapel in Mt Mesa and at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Distribution starts at 8 a.m. ■ Muzzleloaders at Historical Society meeting, March 24 Fred Swanson and Joel Walling will be presenting information about black powder muzzleloaders and will answer all your questions about how to load and maintain cap and ball muzzleloaders. A short history of the Muzzleloaders Club and a reenactment fur trading and period clothing will make for a fun and informative program. Lake Isabella Senior Center at 7 p.m. For more information contact the museum at 760-376-6683. ■ American Legion First Responder Award dinner, March 25 American Legion Post 711 Outstanding Public Service Award Dinner. The recipients from Kern County Sherriff's Department, California Highway Patrol, U.S Forest Service and Kern County Fire Department will be honored at a special banquet dinner 6 p.m. Wednesday March 25 at the Lake Isabella Moose Lodge, 6732 Lake Isabella Blvd. The awards will be presented by guest speaker retired Sheriff Carl Sparks. The public is invited. Dinner tickets are first come, first served at $15 each and will be available at three locations: Cheryls Diner in Kernville, South Lake Cycle 14460 Hwy 178, So Lake 760378-2643 and Golden State Surplus, 6112 Lake Isabella Blvd 760-379-8614. ■ KRV Collaborative March 26 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. ■ 27th Annual Keyesville Classic March 28 and 29 Don't miss this year's Keyesville Classic mountain bike stage race. Enjoy cross country, Super D, short track, all mountain stage race and a kid's race. Get more information at keyesvilleclassic.com. ■ Fishing Derby March 28, 29 and 30 Guaranteed cash payout is $18,500 in the Longest Trout contest. Derby Headquarters / Registration pickup begins Friday, March 27, from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. No entries will be accepted after 7 a.m. on Saturday, March 28. Call 760-379-5236 for more information.

■ 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. ■ Thursday, Early Bird 12:15 p.m., Regular 1 p.m., St. Jude Catholic Church, 86 Nellie Dent Dr. at Hwy 155, Wofford Hts.

■ Prayer Breakfast April 2 The Salvation Army, Lake Isabella Service Extension Unit invites the community to join them in prayer for our community, the State and our Nation. The Prayer Breakfast is held at Nelda's in Lake Isabella at 7 a.m. All members of the Kern River Valley community are welcome. Please

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Tootsie toys and tires As I think about it, I wasn't alone without other kids around all the time. People would bring up their children and would rent cottages I was ten years and cabins near us. I would get to old living with my play with those kids that were close grandparents in to my own age. We lived close to Big Bear Lake. the lake and had a small dock where This area caters to I would go to fish. Many of the vacationing folks friends I made would join me on the that want to get dock as I showed them how to catch away, smell the blue gill and an occasional trout. pines and appreci- Middleworth On one occasion when we were ate the green of an tired of fishing, we decided to roll abundant forest. There were very truck tires down a hill and into the few kids my age to play with, so I water. Then we learned to would push the entertain To build my city my tire back up the myself. Grandmother had given me a spoon hill and let them Once I built a and a butter knife... roll down into miniature city - Middleworth the water's edge. which had The next step places to park, was to see and drive little whose tire was the fastest. toy cars and trucks made of pot The one thing I remember the metal called "Tootsie Toys". The most vivid was when I realized I cars were about two inches long could fit inside the tire and we could and I had many colorful vehicles in race each other down the hill stopmy collection. ping before we entered the water. To build my city my We should have known that this Grandmother had given me a wouldn't work and with the extra spoon and a butter knife which I weight of a ten year old, balled up used to carve houses and garages inside the tire it would make it pracand hotels in the clay bank of a tically unstoppable. Not only did I berm next to our house. Did I say go into the water but I went about that I always entertained myself? 10 feet further and almost drowned Not true! Often my grandmother, trying to extricate myself from the whom I called Nonna, would bring tire. That was the last time I ever did out a knife and spoon and help me that. Needless to say, we found build my city. Because she helped, I other things to do. gave her the honor of calling our city, "NonnaVille". Until it was finally abandoned, the city of Wofford Heights resident Rod Nonnaville stretched out for 15 feet, Middleworth is a retired security manager for Pacific Bell. all built on a hardened clay surface. Rod Middleworth Courier Columnist

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La De Dah! Lottie Angelsea celebrates five years On April 1 Lottie Angelsea celebrates five years as owner of the landmark Kernville Emporium, La De Dah. The store itself is in its 22nd year. It was started by two friends and moved to its previous location six months after opening. The format of the shop remains the same, with vendors renting booths to display their antiques and collectables. The sewing shop, which was started by second owner Joan Bechtel, was recently moved and renovated. It now occupies the entire east wing of the building and features quilt fabrics from Blank Quilting, StudioE and A.E. Nathan. La De Dah hosts an ever-changing group of vendors displaying their wares for sale. There are between 30 and 40 vendors at any given time. Current offerings include handmade aprons, Depression glass, gently-used designer leather handbags, fine china, local honey, vintage Tonka trucks and a great selection of books, vhs and dvds. To celebrate five years of Lottie's ownership, La De Dah will be offering discounts during the month of April through coupons published in the Courier. Watch for them and come visit them soon!

Take the Sequoia National Monument to the top! The Giant Sequoia National Monument was nominated for consideration in USATODAY's 10BEST National Monuments. The top 10 will be decided by online voting (voting will end March 30): 10best.com/awards/travel/best-national-monument/giant-sequoia-national-monument-calif/.

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Self defense class to be offered April is Sexual-Assault Awareness Month. Women's Center-High Desert is dedicated to help raise awareness for sexual-assault and its effects on our community. We can help avoid sexual assault by better understanding how to defend ourselves. Women's Center-High Desert is sponsoring a self-defense class taught by Brian Barnes, of Barnes' Bargains. The class will be held on Thursday, April 2 at 1 p.m. in the ground level room of Cerro Coso College that faces Erskine Creek Rd. Although the Women's Center provides services for men and women, this class will be for women only. There will be no charge for the class; although donations will be accepted for the Women's Shelter. Brian will also have some personal protection items for sale, with no obligation to buy. There is limited space available. Please call Christy Luton at 760-379-2264 to RSVP. Let's help put an end to sexual assault in the Kern River Valley. And be sure to wear your teal colors to support the cause.

Optimal Hospice volunteer orientation Optimal Hospice Care is holding a New Volunteer Orientation in the Kern Valley area on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 from 9am - 12noon. It will be held at the Optimal Hospice Care office at 6504 Lake Isabella Blvd, Ste. E, Lake Isabella CA 93240. Admission and training is free of charge. As the only hospice agency currently caring for patients with life limiting illness in Lake Isabella and the surrounding areas, we have a great need for more companionship, pet therapy, Vet to Vet, hairstylist and respite care volunteer support. We will work around your schedule. Even if you only have a little time to donate to this wonderful cause, the families could really use your help. Please RSVP to the volunteer department at 760-379-5038 or email rfrankhouser@optimalcares.com.

Fred Castillo featured at Kern Valley Museum This month the Kern Valley Museum art wall is featuring the photography of Fred Castillo a Californian who studied at the Art Institute of Philadelphia and the Southern California Institute. Originally trained as an architect, he believes this training has enabled him to bring a unique perspective to his photography. Since 2007, he has been exhibited at Metro galleries in Bakersfield, and has been published in the "Capture Kern County" book by the Bakersfield Californian newspaper, showcasing local photographers. He currently splits his time between Los Angeles and Bakersfield. Also at the Museum, don't miss the display cabinet featuring some of the papers and artifacts from the Walker collection.

American Legion First Responder Award dinner Retired Sheriff Carl Sparks will be the guest speaker at American Legion Post 711 Public Service Award Dinner on March 25. American Legion Post 711 has received one nominee from each of the following agencies for this year's American Legion Post 711 Outstanding Public Service Award Dinner: Kern County Sherriff's Department, California Highway Patrol, U.S Forest Service and Kern County Fire Department. The recipients will be honored at a special banquet dinner 6 p.m. Wednesday March 25th at the Lake Isabella Moose Lodge, 6732 Lake Isabella Blvd. The Legion Post officers will recognize these four recipients and awards will be presented by guest speaker Retired Sheriff Carl Sparks. The public is invited. Dinner tickets will be available beginning next week at $15 each. Tickets are first come first served and will be available at South Lake Cycle 14460 Hwy 178, So Lake 760-3782643 and Golden State Surplus, 6112 Lake Isabella Blvd 760-379-8614.

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Community invited to Easter events ■ 14th Annual Easter Egg Hunt Friday April 3, 10:30 a.m. at The Burlington 13 Sycamore, Wofford Heights. For children ages 7 and under. Lots of goodies, candy and prizes. Bring your basket and get hunting! Call 760-376-6733 or 760-376-6474 for more information. ■ Easter Sunrise Service," Sunday, April 5, at 7 to 8 a.m. in Mountain Mesa, on Highway 178, immediately next to "Harbor Light Trailer Park." Please bring your own chair, come early for parking. Call 760-379-5100 for further information. Sponsored by Christian Assembly Church, Grace Chapel Church and The River Church. Come celebrate our risen Lord. ■ Easter celebration and giant 6,000+ egg hunt on Sunday, April 5 at 10 a.m. This is the largest egg hunt in the Valley! This is the third annual Easter celebration event hosted by First Baptist Church of Kernville and New Life Assembly of God in Wofford Heights. The egg hunt is for all ages, so bring your basket! This is a free event, invite all your friends and come celebrate Easter together. ■ On April 11th, Critter Sitters Pet Resort is hosting a free Easter meal from noon until 4 p.m. at their facility at 15301 Chukar Lane, Weldon. Volunteers and donations will be appreciated. Call Angela, Jesse or Huan at 760-378-3101 for details. Transit bus service (1-800-323-2396) is available at the corner of Kelso Creek Rd. and Hwy 178. Private transportation is available to the resort from that corner, by calling 760-378-3101.

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1. 1. Is the book of Damascus in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. What did Paul's writings say that those who refused to work should be kept from doing? Worshipping, Speaking, Eating, Marrying 3.From Matthew 27, the "potter's field" also was known as the field of what? Blood, Sorrows, Pagans, Idols 4. What priest of Midian was the father-in-law of Moses? Jethro, Melchizedek, Eleazar, Nadab 5. From Jonah 1, who were afraid and threw their wares into the sea? Slaves, Mariners, Zealots, Carpenters 6. Jesus called Himself the bread of "what"? Salvation, Hope, Love, Life

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Is sin dead? Dan Schlensker, Courier Columnist The idea of sin is an ever-less popular and more misunderstood notion in our day. In days gone by - for most of human history, in fact - the word Schlensker "sin" has been helpful to individuals and communities in recognizing their "missing the mark." In her book, Man Turned in on Himself, Heather Choate Davis points out that in our contemporary culture sin has been relegated to a category including things like bloodletting, flat earth, leeches, and a moon of green cheese. She says " 'Sin' is a big wagging finger, a word that pronounces judgment and blame; it means that you've been bad, and more often than not, sexual in a wholly unproductive way." People today don't like to be shown their badness, their sin. Rather, the polite and politically correct position is "I'm OK; you're OK." Being accused of a sin is one thing. That just suggests a single infraction in history, like getting a speeding ticket (yes, that's sin, too) or a theft in a moment of greed, or an act battery in a moment of rage, or an act of adultery in a moment of weakness, or an obscene utterance and/or gesture in a moment of frustration. Hey, we are all guilty of committing a sin or two every

once in a while. After all, we're only human! However, being called a "sinner" is a different matter. That's a lot more personal! That's more permanent. That's a trait of character. That's not just history; that's the way I am. And nobody likes to think of themselves like that! That's the way we all are, though. Sinners. That's the way we began. David in Psalm 51 says, "I was brought forth in iniquity, And in sin my mother conceived me" (Ps. 51:5). And that's the way we will all be until we leave the planet through the doorway of death or until the Lord returns. If you have a problem believing that notion, then you might be willing to have a TV screen above your head broadcasting your every thought 24-7-365. Although that's the way things are with us sinners, at the same time, for anyone, who trusts in Jesus for their forgiveness and righteousness, they also walk under an umbrella of grace and mercy and live in an ongoing state of forgiveness and righteousness. That's because Jesus already paid the damning penalty price for all sin, when He suffered and died on that hill called Golgotha just outside Jerusalem on the Friday we call Good. As we look at Jesus on the cross, we recognize, "He's our Savior so, through faith in Him, we are OK." 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 Foursquare Church 20 W. Panorama, Wofford Hts. Sunday Service 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. 760-376-6719 ■ New Life Assembly of God 25 Arden Av., Wofford Hts. Sunday 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.760-376-6402 ■ St. Jude Catholic Church 86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights. Sun, 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m. 760-376-2416 ■ Calvary Chapel 125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Hts. Sunday 10 a.m. and Wed. 6:30 p.m.760-376-8789 ■ Christ Fellowship 80 Evans Road, Wofford Hts. Sun. 10:30 a.m. Lake Isabella/Bodfish

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■ First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday 8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. School 9:45 a.m. 760-379-5615 ■ Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. 760-379-5640 ■ Mt. View Southern Baptist Church 2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella. Sun. 9:00, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4296 ■ Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall 1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella. 760-379-8672 ■ Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella. Services Sunday 11 a.m. 760-379-2343 ■ Kern Valley Bible Church 3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 760-379-5482 ■ Church of the Nazarene 2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2062

■ Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella. Sunday School & Worship 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2120 ■ Lake Isabella Church of Christ 3711 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Services 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., Wed. 6 p.m. Bible Study Sun. 10 a.m. ■ Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3801 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. 760-379-3206 ■ Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse 3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella. Sunday School 9:45 Services 10:45 a.m., and 5 p.m. Wednesday 6 p.m. 760-379-5819 ■ Salvation Army The local national affiliate Mon. 9 a.m.-1p.m. 6105 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-5100. ■ SGI - USA Buddhist Lotus Sutra based discussion and meetings Call 379-6162 for dates and times. ■ Church of Christ Mt. Mesa 6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 760-379-4792 ■ Church of Jesus Christ/Latter Day Saints 6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-379-2904 ■ Grace Chapel 12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4093 ■ Christian Assembly 12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-6377 ■ Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal) 4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. 7 p.m. Wednesday 760-549-3186

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 evening 4 p.m., 760-379-6935 ■ 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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Camping options for Fishing Derby Cody Norris, USFS Courier Outdoors There are many camping options on the Kern River Ranger District for the 2015 Isabella Lake Fishing Derby, March 28-30. ■ Pioneer Point (open now), Paradise Cove, Boulder Gulch, Hungry Gulch and Tillie Creek campgrounds will be open March 26 and have first-come, first-served sites available at $24 per night. ■ Live Oak North, and Live Oak South campgrounds will remain closed. ■ Camp 9 will also be open from March 26 through March 30 at $17 per night. Group sites at French Gulch, Tillie Creek, and Camp 9 will also be available. ■ Reservations for these sites can be made by calling 1-877-444-6777 or through recreation.gov. Due to recent drought conditions, water-saving measures have been put into effect-so there will be no showers available at any campgrounds. ■ In addition, overnight camping is available at Auxiliary Dam, Old Isabella and South Fork Recreation, with a daily fee of $10 (or $50 for an annual pass). The required Southern Sierra Passes may be purchased at Golden State Surplus in Lake Isabella, Sierra Gateway Market and Sporting Goods in South Lake, and at the Lake Isabella and Kernville Forest Service offices. When considering purchasing your pass, please remember that fees will be waived from July 1 to October 1 at Auxiliary Dam, Old Isabella and South Fork Recreation this year.

■ Stine Cove and Hanning Flat are also available for camping and are free of charge. Be aware of loose sand as you drive through areas that are traditionally lake-bottom. Please stay on the designated routes, and four-wheel drive is recommended. ■ The Forest Service will allow overnight camping in several additional areas for the Derby. The following non-developed day-use areas will be open to camping: Engineer Point, Paradise Cove (along the beach area below the campground), Boulder Gulch (along the beach, north and south of the campground), Kissack Cove, and Rich Gulch (between French Gulch day-use and Boulder Gulch). ■ Visitors can begin to set up campsites on Thursday, March 26 at 6 a.m. If visitors set up their campsites earlier they may be cited. The special camping areas will remain open until Monday, March 30 at 6 p.m. ■ As a reminder, camping is limited to 14 days out of a 30 day period. Visitors can set up their recreation vehicles in developed campsites prior to the weekend even, however, visitors must occupy the site and may not leave a vehicle or trailer unoccupied for more than 24 hours. ■ Extra dumpsters and portable toilets will be placed around the lake for the Derby. Please make use of these restroom facilities and dumpsters to help keep our Forest looking beautiful. ■ If you have questions about where to camp, please call 760-379-5646 or 760376-3781 Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Perfect time for a nature walk! a great place to explore. We take the kids out to find treasures and let the dogs run and just have a good time down The Kern there. It is really interesting to River Valley is a see what is on the lake bottom beautiful place with the low water conditions. any time of the I have found a lot of fishing year but spring gear and old road beds, buildand fall seem to ing foundations, all kinds of be the time things. If you love local history when the valley Freeman and like a bit of adventure, is just spectacuspend a day or two down there lar. Green mountainsides, trees walking around. It's a lot of budding and wild flowers are fun. everywhere. Better It's the There are also a lot of places yet, with the perfect area just to take day walks and lazy early spring for a nature strolls... we are having, walk! We - Freeman it's a perfect have trails time of year to galore all head up to the woods and hike over the valley. Several really around. Alta Sierra and good ones that are relatively Johnsondale are particularly easy hikes are the Bull Run beautiful this time of year, Creek trailhead off Burlando there are meadows and huge Road in Kernville, the Keysville pine and cedar trees and plenty Trail and the Johnsondale of places to walk and discover. Bridge Trail. Bring your fishing I even enjoy just walking the poles too. There are places to lakeshore in evenings casting a catch trout on all three! lure looking for whatever will For a more complete list of bite. We are really blessed to trails and trailheads and rules have the outdoors all around us and regulations for use, visit here in the Valley. our local Forest Service offices Get off that couch, press either in Lake Isabella or pause on that DVR and come Kernville. The rangers are more outside. Its beautiful! than willing to help plan a great day out. Matt Freeman is a local resident, There are also a lot of places businessman and outdoorsman and just to take day walks and lazy can be reached at strolls that are not formal trails. cooltuna12@yahoo.com or 760-223Right now the lake bed itself is 0880. Matt Freeman Courier Columnist

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Spring Fling at CALM begins March 28 California Living Museum Courier Must do Spring Fling is scheduled March 28 to April 4, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the California Living Museum. As a way of welcoming springtime to Bakersfield, all children 12 and under will be admitted free and must be accompanied by an adult. CALM docents and animal keepers will be on site to give visitors an up-close-and-personal animal encounter. Weather permit-

ting, the Central California Children's Railroad will be chugging along the tracks at CALM from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and tickets are only $1. To add to the experience, a Children's Crafts Corner will be open in the Education Center. For information, call 8722256. CALM is located only 15 minutes from downtown Bakersfield, at 10500 Alfred Harrell Highway between Lake Ming and Hart Park. Visit the websitecalmzoo.org.

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

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arrive early so as not to interrupt prayer in progress. Breakfast is optional. For more information, call The Salvation Army at 760-379-4600.

■ Houchin Blood Drive April 7 The KRV blood drive will take place at the First Baptist Church in Lake Isabella, from noon to 6 p.m. on April 7. When donating, please bring a picture ID with date of birth, be free from all cold, flu, cold sores or symptoms of infection and eat a meal at least 3 hours prior to donating. Remember to wait one year after tattoos

■ Womens Self-Defense April 2 April is sexual assault awareness month. A women's self-defense class, free for women only and sponsored by the Women's Center -High Desert will take place on Thursday April 2 at 1 p.m. at Cerro Coso College in Lake Isabella in the ground floor room facing Erskine Creek Rd. The class will be taught

and body piercings and you must be at least 16 years old and weigh at least 110 lbs. Submissions to the free Courier Calendar must be received on Tuesday by 1 p.m. in order to make each Friday’s issue. Events must be open to the public and if there is any cost, it must be listed. Items submitted for our free Calendar listings may be shortened. Listings are printed in chronological order by event date and space available. Submitted items deemed entirely or mostly business advertising will not be accepted. Some event information is gathered from the chambers of commerce, KRVR or kernvalley.com.

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by Brian Barnes of Barnes' Bargains. There will be a donation box to donate to the Women's Center, with no obligation. Space is limited. If interested, call Christy Luton to RSVP at 760-379-2264.

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Sunday April 5, 2015 7:00 to 8:00am Hwy 178, next to Harbor Light Mobile Home Park in Mountain Mesa Sponsored by Christian Assembly, Grace Chapel and The River Church.

Call 760-379-5100 for more information. Help us beautify the service

Bring your Easter lilies or flowers on Saturday April 4, 2 to 4pm to the property. They will be donated to the needy after the service.

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Performances stand strong Sam Struckhoff Courier Contributor

PICKS OF THE WEEK "The Imitation Game" (PG-13) -Alan Turing was a renowned genius, roboticist, code-breaker, Nazi-confounder and all-around British treasure. In the 1940s he led a team of geniuses who broke the Germans' "unbreakable" code and laid the foundation for modern computers. In the '50s, Turing (Benedict Cumberbatch) was arrested, tried and convicted for the crime of homosexuality. This biopic goes indepth with a brilliant man's struggles against persecution. The film won the Oscar for best adapted screenplay, on top of a pile of nominations. Cumberbatch should have taken the Best Actor, but that of course went to Eddie Redmayne, who was in a different biopic about a different British genius struggling against non-scientific challenges. Still, Cumberbatch's performances -- and Keira Knightly playing opposite -- stand strong. “Interstellar” (PG-13) -- In the not-too-distant future, crops are failing, populations are dwindling and the earth is enshrouded in a new Dust Bowl. Matthew McConaughey stars as Cooper, a brilliant engineer - forced into farming for the past few years, like everyone else -- who takes on a last-ditch space mission to find a new home for mankind, somewhere among the stars. Cooper and scientist Dr. Brand (Anne Hathaway) must travel through a wormhole

Benedict Cumberbatch in "The Imitation Game" from which no one has ever returned. Directed by Christopher Nolan ("Inception," "The Dark Knight" trilogy), this space adventure has some cool ideas covered up by stretches of boredom and cheesy dialog. I couldn't contain laughter when Hathaway ardently declares that love is a quantifiable entity. It's a long ride with some cool twists, but the movie plows through most of the emotional rest stops along the way. “Wild” (R) -- Reese Witherspoon plays a woman who takes a solo walk for more than 1,100 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail -- for reasons that aren't easy to spell out, even for her. There a sense that she has no control over her life. She seems caught between destructive behavior when she's alone, and toxic relationships when she tries to connect. Based on the memoir by Cheryl Strayed, this is doubtlessly Witherspoon's best performance since "Walk the Line," perhaps her best on film. © 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.

Recipes for Dummies by Bodfish Bob Cut each egg in half. Carefully remove and mash until smooth. Combine with mayonnaise, onion, mustard, salt, and pepper. Mix well. Add the crab to mixture, reserving a few pieces for garnish. Fill egg with yolk mixture. Chill. Garnish each egg half with a tiny sprig of parsley. Bodfish Bob’s Sweet Pickle Deviled Eggs 1 dozen hard cooked eggs 1/4 c. Of sweet pickle relish 1/3 c. Of mayonnaise or salad dressing Paprika Bodfish Bob’s Ranch Deviled Eggs

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Children 7 years and younger, Please bring your own basket to use during the egg hunt. For more information call: 760-376-6733 • 760-376-6474

1-1/2 doz. cooked eggs 1/4 tsp. black pepper 1/2 tsp. onion salt 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1-1/2-2 c. mayonnaise 1-1/2 tbsp. ranch dressing 1/2 tsp. mustard 3 tbsp. real bacon bits 4 tbsp. grated Cheddar cheese Pinch of dill weed and paprika Cut eggs in half. Put yolks in bowl and mash. Add all other ingredients except paprika and mix well; then fill eggs with yolk mixture. Sprinkle with paprika. Bodfish Bob’s Crab Deviled Eggs 12 hard-cooked eggs 1/2 c. mayonnaise or salad dressing 2 tbsp. finely chopped onion 1 tbsp. prepared mustard 1/4 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. pepper 1 (7 1/2 oz.) can crabmeat, drained, flaked, and cartilage removed

Cook and peel eggs. Slice eggs in half. Put yolks in bowl. Using a fork, crumble the yolks until fine texture. Add the relish and mayo to the yolks and mix well. Fill the egg shells with the mixture, sprinkle with paprika. Bodfish Bob’s Deviled Eggs with Olives 6 hard cooked eggs 1/4 c. mayonnaise 2 tbsp. finely chopped stuffed green olives 1/2 tsp.Worcestershire sauce 1/2 tsp. prepared mustard 1/8 tsp. salt Cut eggs in half. Remove yolks and in small bowl mash. Blend in mayonnaise, olives, Worcestershire, mustard and salt. Spoon mixture into egg white halves. Garnish with whole olive in each egg half.

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Announcements, Continued from page 3 Tax assistance offered Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) is available Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lake Isabella branch library, 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella.

Off highway grants sought by BLM The BLM Bakersfield Field Office has submitted two preliminary applications for funding through the California State Parks OHMVR grants and cooperative agreements program for the 2014/2015 grant cycle. The Field Office is seeking funding for its OHV Law Enforcement program and funding for the completion of the OHV portion of its current Keyesville Recreation Area Management Plan process. Several of our nonprofit partners (including the Farm Workers Institute for Education and Leadership Development [FIELD] and Friends of the Temblors, a California Trail Users Coalition) have also submitted proposals for work on BLM public lands. The field office invites you to comment on all of these proposals and comments can be submitted at ohv.parks.ca.gov/. The public review and comment period ends Monday, April 6, 2015.

Community Easter service You are invited to our "Community Easter Sunrise Service," Sunday, April 5, at 7 to 8 a.m. in Mountain Mesa, on Highway 178, immediately next to "Harbor Light Trailer Park." Please bring your own chair. Come early for parking. Call 760-3795100 for further information. Sponsored by Christian Assembly Church, Grace Chapel Church and The River Church. Come, celebrate our risen Lord. Bring Easter lilies or other potted flowers to decorate the platform on Saturday April 4 from 2 to 4 p.m.

Victim's rights march Come join the 3rd Annual Crime Victims' Rights March on Tuesday, April 21 from 4 to 7 p.m. at 1415 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield at the Liberty Bell. The march from the Liberty Bell to St. Francis Catholic Church 900 H St. will start around 5:30 p.m. For additional information, please email victimmarch@co.kern.ca.us or call the Victim Services Unit at 661-868-2400. You may email high resolution pictures of victims to victimmarch@co.kern.ca.us. to be carried during the March.

Kern Valley Museum is growing The Kern River Valley Historical Society announced today that the Board of Directors has decided to begin developing the vacant lot across the street from the Museum. The Museum received the lot last year from a generous donation from Steve and Jadwiga Markoff. The Society plans to construct a 1700 sq. ft. storage facility. The building will be used to house the numerous books and artifacts that are currently stored off site. It is the intention to have these items close to the museum to allow for easy transfer to accommodate changing exhibits in the museum. Preliminary plans have been developed and several local contractors have helped, giving their valuable input. Fund raising efforts have already been discussed and more information will be forthcoming.

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Turning 65 and working Harry P. Thal Courier Columnist Every situation is different. What is the perfect health insurance coverage for your friend or neighbor could be disastrous to you. This week I was Thal referred to a woman who is a school principal who would like to work past age 65. She'd like to retire in June, 2016 when her current school year contract ends. Does she need to enroll in Medicare? A few questions were asked to help her decide. First off, do you like your current insurance plan, and who is paying for it? She loved her plan. It had a very low deductible; then it paid 20 percent. It also covered dental and vision. Her share of the monthly premium was about $300.00. It was a PPO plan, so she was able to go to her current physician who was on the panel of doctors that the school plan covered. Sylvia's plan had over 20 employees, actually had several hundred, so the group would be considered primary. Had she been in a small group (under 20) she would have had to join Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance). For her, it was optional. Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) is pre-paid for most Americans. You have contributed to it with each pay check, just as you paid into Social Security,

unemployment and a host of other taxes. All Sylvia needed to do was to call the Social Security Administration 800-772-1213 to request her Medicare ID card. Social Security Administration is the Federal agency responsible for Medicare enrollments. Sylvia thought she would receive her ID card automatically as her girlfriend had. Her friend was receiving Social Security retirement benefits, and therefore her enrollment was automatic. People not receiving early retirement (retirement age is currently 66) need to enroll manually, if at all. Another factor is cost. Medicare Part B has not been pre-paid. It has a monthly premium beginning at $104.90 in 2015, and goes up, depending on your individual and household income. For Sylvia's income, she would need to pay $209.80. Added to that she would have the Medicare Supplement premium, and need a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan, as well as a dental and vision plan to replace what she currently had. Bottom lineâ&#x20AC;Śit was better for her to defer her Medicare Part B enrollment until she is ready to retire. For many others, this would have been a very poor decision. Every situation is different. Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurance broker in California (0621106) Thal is on the National Association of Health Underwriters Medicare Advisory Board. He may be reached at 760-376-2100, harrythal@aol.com or harrythal. com.

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) An unexpected problem should be handled as quickly as possible so that it doesn't cause too much of a delay. Someone who knows what you're facing could provide needed advice. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) An unsettling situation seems to be taking forever to be resolved. Fortunately, your Bovine aptitude for patience is strong this week, so you'll be more than able to wait it out. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Taking a stand against an uncalled-for situation involving a friend or co-worker isn't easy, but somehow you'll rise to the challenge and do it. Rely on advice from someone you trust. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) There are still some questions on all sides that need to be dealt with in order to allow hurt feelings to heal. Get your workplace tasks done early so that you can devote more time to loved ones. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Consider a new spring makeover that will show all you Leos and Leonas in your best light. A new hairdo and some fashionable new clothes can help put a fresh glow on your image. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Some stormy, emotional weather can blow up in the workplace when an irate co-worker has strong words for you. But if you believe right is on your side, you'll be able to ride it out. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Creating

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

Mobile Homes For Sale Need Nothing - Move inReady 2bd/2ba double wide MH in nice 55+ Park, with 2 car carport, patio/deck. $15K cash (760) 964-2514 ____________________________ I buy Mobile Homes Cash - 24 Hrs - Call Bert (760) 964-2514

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760-376-1214 / Fax-760-376-1214 e-mail: marksmobilecomputer repair@gmail.com ___________________________ CHAR’S DRY CLEANERS and ALTERATIONS Fast Service 6101 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella (760) 379-6340 ___________________________ JEWELRY REPAIR Sizing, Re-Tip, Prongs Free Quote - Fast Service 47 Years Experience Jewelry Mart 6101 Lake Isabella Boulevard Lake Isabella (760) 379-3631 ___________________________ Upholstery Repairs Clothing Alterations Bodfish (559) 936-1123 ___________________________ Firewood - Pine & Oak Also do weedeating, trash hauling & tree trimming Call Chris 760-417-1824 ___________________________ HOVARTER TAX SERVICE Accurate Income Tax Preparation

12604 Mt. Mesa Rd. Lake Isabella 760-379-4946 eve-760-417-0070 ___________________________ Dog & Cat Grooming 25 years experience Reasonable Rates Your place or mine Susie’s Grooming 760-378-2148

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Recycling 224 Cypress Ln, Wofford Hts Sites in quiet Senior Park w/laundry facilities, fish house. Walk to lake. $290 per month includes water and trash. Call (760) 549-9260 ___________________________ RV spaces with private beach. Camp Kernville - 24 Sirretta St Walking distance to downtown. $299/mo. 760-376-2345 ___________________________ R V Space - Lake Isabella Large, large space in 55+ Mobile Home Park. Only one available. $372/mo., includes trash. Paradise Mobile Home Estates (760) 379-2092

For Rent/Lease Onyx - 2bd/1ba triplex avail. now, remodeled, new appl, fncd yd., no smoking/pets, trash & water pd, $600/mo. Perfect for retired couple. 760-220-8787 ____________________________ Wofford Heights-Zoned for business 2bd/1ba residence with detached garage/workshop conveniently located on WH Blvd., $800/mo. For application call 760-376-2436 ____________________________ Lake Isabella - 2/bd, 1/ba refurbished MH with 2 car carport, patio/deck, in nice 55+ Park. $522/mo. Call (760) 964-2514 ____________________________ Lake Isabella - 2bd, 2ba refurbished MH w/2 car carport, patio/ deck, in nice 55+ Park. $722/mo. Call (760) 964-2514 ____________________________ Wofford Heights. - Available now! was an old motel. Zoned commercial. New carpet. Multiple possibilities. Open to all ideas. 760-220-8787 ____________________________ Bodfish - 212 Columbus. Clean 1/bd, 1/ba MH w/fenced yard, $600/mo. Call Monica O’Brien, (310) 803-0766, BRE#01923936 ____________________________ Wofford Hts - 2bd/1ba custom home, best neighborhood with nicest amenities, $800/mo., (760) 376-1936

Wanted Good clean, gently used jackets, sweaters, clothes, shoes, beding, etc! All ages, sizes, adult, youth, childrens, mens/boys, womens/ girls. To be given away for those in need in the community. God Bless You! Please contact Jim/Jennie @ (760) 379-4828 or Michael @ (760) 379-4860 ___________________________ I buy Mobile Homes Cash - 24 Hrs Call Bert - (760) 964-2514

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: PIUTE MEADOWS FARM (2015 - B1062). Street address of principal place of business: 2428 Stagecoach Drive, Caliente, CA 93518. Mailing address of business: 2428 Stagecoach Drive, Caliente, CA 93518. REGISTRANT: Gary Padgett, 2428 Stagecoach Drive, Caliente, CA 93518. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as an Individual. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. 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: Gary Padgett. This statement filed on 02/13/2015. Expires 02/13/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier February 27, March 6, 13 and 20, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: THE FLOWER SHOP (2015 B1145). Street address of principal place of business: 11006 Kernville Road, Suite 2, Kernville, CA 93238. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 1635, Kernville, CA 93238. REGISTRANT: Erin L. Hanley, 448 Scodie, Space 25, Kernville, CA 93238. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as an Individual. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. 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: Erin L. Hanley. This statement filed on 02/19/2015. Expires 02/19/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier February 27, March 6, 13 and 20, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: SETHI VINEYARDS (2015 B0868). Street address of principal place of business: 9705 Bath Court, Bakersfield, CA 93311. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 41142, Bakersfield, CA 93384. REGISTRANTS: Satwinder Kaur Chehal, 9705 Bath Court, Bakersfield, CA 93311 and Baljinder Kaur Chehal, 9705 Bath Court, Bakersfield, CA 93311. Date the business commenced: 10/01/2009. Business is being conducted as a General Partnership. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. 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: Satwinder K. Chehal. This statement filed on 02/06/2015. Expires 02/06/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier March 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: DJ'S VAPE (2015 - B1310). Street address of principal place of business: 2407 Robbin Road, Bakersfield, CA 93304. Mailing address of business: 2407 Robbin Road, Bakersfield, CA 93304. REGISTRANT: Daniel Zedekiah

Johnson, 2407 Robbin Road, Bakersfield, CA 93304. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as an Individual. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. 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: Daniel Zedekiah Johnson. This statement filed on 02/25/2015. Expires 02/25/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier March 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2015. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2014-06671-CA, Loan No.: 7190747407, A.P.N.: 416461-07-00 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW 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 03/30/2006. 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: Stacy Curt Arebalo and Lisa Marie Arebalo, husband and wife as joint tenants. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 04/13/2006 as Instrument No. 0206090551 in Book ---, Page -- and of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 04/08/2015 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $260,113.34. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. 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. 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: TS: 2014-06671-CA. More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1126 Magnolia Court, Tehachapi, CA 93561, A.P.N.: 416461-07-00. 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 $260,113.34. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear

ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. 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/Def aultManagement/TrusteeServices.l aspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2014-06671CA. 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 26, 2015. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee, C/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier March 13, 20 and 27, 2015) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2014-06790-CA, Loan No.: 7439133133, A.P.N.: 411-110-20-00 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW 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 02/03/2005. 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: Jose Mojarro, a Married Man As His Sole and Separate Property. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 02/11/2005 as Instrument No. 0205034622 in Book ---, Page --and of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 04/17/2015 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $81,564.42. 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. 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. 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: TS: 2014-06790-CA. More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1730 Kensington St., Delano, CA 93215, A.P.N.: 411-110-20-00. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the

unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $81,564.42. 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. 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/Mortga geServices/DefaultManagement/Tr usteeServices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2014-

06790-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: February 27, 2015. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee, C/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier March 20, 27 and April 3, 2015) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: SHANNON'S SUNNY ENTERPRISES (2015 - B1538), DBA #2: K & W GUNS (2015 - B1539). Street address of principal place of business: 543 South Fairview Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Mailing address of business: 543 South Fairview Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. REGISTRANT: Shannon Sunshine Delaney-Wooldridge, 543 South Fairview Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as a Limited Liability Company. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. 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: Shannon Sunshine Delaney-Wooldridge. This statement filed on 03/06/2015. Expires 03/06/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier March 20, 27, April 3 and 10, 2015.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: CINEMA 19 THEATRE (2015 B1570). Street address of principal place of business: 1224 19th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301. Mailing address of business: 953 Calle Del Pacifico, Glendale, CA 91208. REGISTRANTS: John Lee, 953 Calle Del Pacifico, Glendale, CA 91208 and Ashley Soyoung Lee, 953 Calle Del Pacifico, Glendale, CA 91208. Date the business commenced: 01/01/2015. Business is being conducted as a Married Couple. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. 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: Ashley Soyoung Lee. This statement filed on 03/09/2015. Expires 03/09/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier March 20, 27, April 3 and 10, 2015.

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Friday, March 20, 2015 Life spring This Desert Chicory is an example of this year’s beautiful wildflower bloom in Death Valley National Park. The Desert Chicory is a member of the Sunflower family and one of the many flowers that can be seen just a few steps from your car. Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier

Wildflowers, Continued from page 1 Unusual weather paterns and higher parcipatation in our desert areas this year have produced an array of wildflower bloom not seen for a few years. It’s worth the drive this month on Hwy 178 east through Walker Pass, Inyokern, Ridgecrest, Trona, Panamint and Death Valley. ■ Wildflower Etiquette Wildflowers are a popular attraction in Kern County. While it’s everyone’s right to enjoy the wildflowers, it’s also everyone’s responsibility to view them without damaging them for others to enjoy. Please keep in mind that picking wildflowers is illegal. Removing wildflowers interferes with pollination and reduces their numbers. Transplanting blooming wildflowers is seldom successful and the plants usually die. Respect all signs regarding accessibility, and do not trespass on private property to view wildflowers. Check with property owners for permission to cross fences and enter private property.

■ Planning your trip If you’re going out spotting, here are some things you might want to bring with you: • Water • Hat • Camera • Picnic lunch • Bug repellent • Light jacket ■ Wildflowers online If you’ve spotted wildflowers in Kern County, the Board of Trade would love to hear from you. You will also have the option of uploading photos with your submissions on Board of Trade’s Wildflower Sightings page visitkern.com/wildflower-sighting-submission. ■ Wildflower hotlines • Kern County Wildflower Hotline 800-500-KERN (5376), providing the latest bloom information for the southern San Joaquin Valley and Tehachapi Mountains. • Death Valley Wildflower Hotline (760) 767-4684 or like national park’s facebook page. • Southern California Wildflower Hotline 818-768-3533, a service of the Theodore Payne Foundation.

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