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Private campground owners Joe and Cathy Cunningham stand beside one of the five cabin sites recently developed and available for vacation stays on the Kern river just north of Kernville.
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Scores of painted ladies (Vanessa cardui) are now migrating north from their wintering sites near the U.S.-Mexico border. Butterfly expert, Art Shapiro, professor of evolution and ecology at the University of California, has monitored the butterfly population of California’s Central Valley for 43 years. The painted ladies spend the winter in the desert where, in the late winter, they breed on desert annual plants, Shapiro says. The adults emerge in the spring and immediately migrate into the Central Valley and foothills where they breed. Around May, in the Central Valley, you’ll see the caterpillar offspring munching on borage, thistles, fiddleneck and mallows. Then the adults head toward the Pacific Northwest. “The painted lady moves northward in a generational wave as the season progresses,” Shapiro says. Thousands have been sighted in Kern Valley. Painted ladies are fairly large with a wingspan of two to three inches. Their coloration is striking and handsome, with burnt orange wing surfaces leading to a frilled edge of black with white accents, either in the form of dots or curving bars. Painted ladies possess powerful flight capabilities as they search for rich sources of nectar-producing flowers. The butterfly can fly 20 or 30 miles in a day, usually on a straight course that takes them over obstacles like trees and hills. people
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Michael Batelaan Courier Spotlight There has been a recent resurgence of capital investment in the Kern Valley both improving the community and the visitor experience. The Courier plans to bring more of these uplifting stories about improvements to the Kern Valley this year.
One business in the Kern Valley that has upgraded and improved its property and services is Camp James. Owners Joe and Cathy Cunningham recently added five cabins to exist-
Corps updates Dam progress Highlights-last 30 days Chris Gray,USACE Courier Release
ing campsites that will rent for $150 to $165 per night. The cabins are outfitted with a kitchen that includes a crockpot, microwave, electric skillet, pots and pans, refrigerator, two TVs, tub/shower, heating and air conditioning, dinette area, private bedroom with a king bed, and bedroom with two bunk beds. The small living area also has a sofa bed making each cabin able to sleep six. Four of the cabins have decks overlooking the park. Each has an outdoor charcoal grill, a fire pit and picnic table. "Camp
James is set up for a hassle-free stay," Cathy said. The cabins are actually small RVs, with wheels and a hitch, but you would not know it just looking. The couple has planted about 20 trees each of the ten years they have owned the property with fall color in mind in the species of trees selected. "I don't know who the fool was; the guy who sold the park, or the guy who bought it," Cathy said. "It's like a nine-acre garden to work on." They have invested about $256,000 into the
improvement of the campground. The Cunninghams also own Sequoia Lodge. Camp James offers river and creek side campsites and provides clean, well maintained bathrooms, hot showers, electrical, water, cable TV and Wi-Fi, firewood, ice, sodas, snacks, ATM, fish cleaning station and is frequently a site for fish planting. The campground is located at 13801 Sierra Way Kernville and can be reached at 760-376-6119 or visit their website at campjames.net.
As a component of the tiered National Environmental Protection Act process that was described in the Project Environmental Impact Study and Record of Decision in 2012, supplemental NEPA documents would be developed to assess the impacts resulting from US Forest Service relocations (including recreation facilities), resident relocations, and real estate acquisitions necessary as a result of implementing
the Isabella Dam safety Modification Project (the highway relocations were also included as an issue for further analyses, but the highway relocations have since been eliminated). A Finding Of No Significant Impact was issued in August 2014 for an Environmental Assessment for the acqusition of and relocation of residents from two affected properties: the farmhouse and Lakeside Village Trailer Park, both
of which are below the Auxiliary Dam. For this issue, it was determined that public comment on a draft EA was not required. For the recreation mitigation and remaining real estate issues, two separate draft EAs will be circulated for public review and comment: All remaining private land acquisitions, demolition of all affected structures, and
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Child Abuse Prevention Month proclaimed Heidi Carter-Escudero Courier Community On Tuesday, April 14, the Kern County Board of Supervisors will proclaim April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Kern County. During this brief presentation at the Board’s 9 a.m. session, the Department of Human Services, with support from its partners, will call on the community to
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kicked off with a special Mandated Reporter’s training, hosted by the Kern County Network for Children and presented by staff from the Department of Human Services. Additional training opportunities can be arranged for groups through the Department of Human Services. DHS is also calling on the community to observe
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water data: Wednesday 6 p.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 45,943 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 198 cfs Lower Kern Outflow 219 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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Published Fridays Spotlighting the best of the Kern River Valley Publisher Michael Batelaan Editors, Writers Michael Batelaan Columnists Bodfish Bob Matt Freeman Rod Middleworth Paul Vander Werf
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■ Keyesville clean-up April 11 Keepers of the Kern invite you to join them Saturday, Apr. 11 at 9 a.m. for a clean-up event at Keyesville. Meet at the entrance of Keyesville Road just below the dam on Highway 155. They welcome and need new volunteers. Bring a friend, neighbor and a smile. For more information or to RSVP, call 760-376-2963, 360-324-8178 or email: keepersofthekern@gmail.com. ■ Kern County low-cost clinic April 11 Kern County Animal Services is having a low-cost vaccination, licensing and microchip clinic. The clinic is open to unin-
Regular activities Fridays
■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.,TOPS #2293 weight loss group, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. 760-417-2272. ■ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Alzheimers Respite Group, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. 661-393-8871. ■ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Mt.View Church, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3935. ■ 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
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. ■ 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.
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 ■ 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
Mondays
■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 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.
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., 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.
corporated Kern County residents and is scheduled for Saturday, April 11 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Lake Isabella Park in Lake Isabella. Dogs and cats are welcome at this clinic and pet owners will find a onestop shop for their pet. The clinic is sponsored by Kern County Animal Services. For more information, call 661-868-7135 or email PEET@co.kern.ca.us.
■ Free Easter meal April 11 Critter Sitters Pet Resort is hosting an Easter meal from noon until 4 p.m. at their facility at 15301 Chukar Lane, Weldon. Volunteers and donations will be appreciated. Call 760-378-3101 for details. Transit bus ■ 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
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. 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
Thursdays
■ 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. ■ 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.
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. ■ Thursday, Early Bird 12:15 p.m., Regular 1 p.m., St. Jude Catholic Church, 86 Nellie Dent Dr. at Hwy 155, Wofford Hts. This information is submitted to the Courier by the groups listed. Please call the phone numbers provided to check times and location.
service (1-800-323-2396) is available to corner of Kelso Creek Road and Highway 178. Private transportation is available to resort from that corner, by calling 760-378-3101. ■ Women’s celebration April11 Faith Community is having their first annual spring women’s celebration on Saturday, April 11 from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. with three special speakers and a luncheon to benefit Irene Martinson and her OCC trip to Tanzania. Cost is $10. The celebration will be held at the church 20 W. Panorama Drive, Wofford Heights. ■ Headquarters clean-up April 12 On Sunday, April 12 at 5 p.m. meet Keepers of the Kern at Headquarters Campground just above Riverkern for an evening of housekeeping on the Upper Kern River. They welcome and need new volunteers. Bring a friend, neighbor and a smile. For more information or to RSVP, call 760-376-2963, 360-324-8178 or email: keepersofthekern@gmail.com. ■ Kern Valley High School late start, April 13 Kern Valley High School is on a two hour late start schedule on Monday, April 13. First period starts at 10 a.m. ■ Upper Kern clean-up April 13 On Monday, Apr. 13 at 9 a.m. Keepers of the Kern invite you to join in an Upper Kern River clean up event. Keepers welcomes and needs new volunteers. Bring a friend, neighbor and a smile. For more information or to RSVP, call 760-376-2963, 360-324-8178 or email: keepersofthekern@gmail.com. ■ Library luncheon April 13 The Friends of the Library Kern River Valley Spring Luncheon will be held on April 13 at noon at the United Methodist Church located at 251 Big Blue Road in Kernville. Bring your favorite salad to share. Beverages and desserts will be provided by the FOL. An update and discussion on privatization of Kern County Libraries will follow the luncheon. The public is welcome and encouraged to come. For questions, call Sharonkaye Spoonemore at 760-223-3449. ■ Assistance for Veterans April 14 The Bakersfield Vet Center provides counseling services to our Veterans living in remote areas of Kern County. The Bakersfield Vet Center counselor will be at the Senior Center/Veterans Hall from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14. For those Veterans attending the Bakersfield VA Clinic for counseling, their families and any Veteran who feels the need to readjust to civilian life after service in a combat theatre, call 661-323-VETS (8387) to make an appointment with them at the Lake Isabella Senior Center. ■ College enrollment opens April 15 No Wait List! Enroll Now. Cerro Coso Community College’s Lake Isabella campus will be hosting an Admissions “Open House” for new and continuing students on Wednesday, April 15 From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Learn about the degrees and certificates you can earn quickly and affordably. Don’t delay. Start your new future today at your local college, Cerro Coso Community College. Call 760-379-5501. ■ Camp 9 clean-up April 16 On Wednesday, April 16 at 9:30 a.m. Keepers of the Kern will be joining students in an adventure and clean up meeting at Camp 9. If you are into a nice hike, exploring and making a difference, we invite you to join us as we get rid of some “unsavory debris” on the shores of Isabella Lake. Those who want a good workout will be taking the trail down to Rocky Point and working north along the shore. Keepers welcomes and needs new volunteers. Bring a friend, neighbor and a smile. For more information or to RSVP, call 760376-2963, 360-324-8178 or email: keepersofthekern@gmail.com.
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I’m outta here! Rod Middleworth Courier Columnist
Traffic & Safety STOP February traffic statistics Scott Griswold, California Highway Patrol Courier Contributor
Traffic Collisions - 14 Non-injury - 5 Injury - 9 DUI Arrests - 6 Suspended/Unlicensed Drivers Arrested - 31
Fatal - 0
Safety tip of the month: Many crashes result from driving too fast, so the first key is SLOW DOWN. It’s a simple matter of physics that your vehicle can’t stop as fast or turn as accurately on dry, wet or icy pavement. Leave early and allow plenty of time to get to your destination.
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Not long ago, my brother, Bud, who was one year younger than I, passed away. He had asked that when he “kicked the bucket” he wanted to be cre- Middleworth mated. So it was arranged and he will soon be buried in our National Cemetery near Arvin. Last week in the mail we received his ashes in a Mahogany box. Postage was $13 for mailing. Bud would have gotten a big kick out of the trip from Vegas to Wofford Heights for only $13. During the last few years we talked by telephone at least twice a month. Most of the time our conversations were childhood reminiscence. Which brings me to the story in this column. As youngsters we decided we would build a race car. So we mowed enough lawns to pay for the wheels and decided to make it big enough for us both to ride. We got the wood from a near by box factory. Brakes for the contraption consisted of our feet dragging on the asphalt. There was room on our craft for a driver and a rider who was closely tucked in behind the hood of our racer. The pilot steered with his feet on a moveable bar that could change the direction of the front wheels. Now you have to understand we had gone down
“Deadman’s Curve” lots of times in our Red Racer wagon, but never on a craft with two people in it. We figured the extra person would add to the speed....and it did. We had started down the hill and after about 50 feet realized we had made a major mistake. We were going too fast and dragging our feet wasn’t working. We couldn’t stop. Picking up speed, we started around Deadman’s Curve and realized we wern't going to make it. We rolled the rubber off the wheels and were running steel wheels on asphalt. In a shower of sparks we careened off the corner, through a chicken wire fence, destroying some guy’s chicken coop and killed a chicken. We had cuts and abrasions and we were crying as the owner of the coop was blathering about the mass destruction we had caused. He called our mother who was at work and she promised that we would pay for the damage, including the dead chicken. We were lucky and he never billed us. Our race car never went down another hill and neither did we. There were scores of other stories like this and we would laugh as we remembered them. I’m going to end this column with a favorite saying that Bud always tacked on at the end of our conversations. He would say “See you later. I’m outta here!” And that’s what he said the night he passed away. Wofford Heights resident Rod Middleworth is a retired security manager for Pacific Bell.
Kern County low cost vaccination clinic Kern County Animal Services is having a low-cost vaccination, licensing and microchip clinic. The clinic is open to unincorporated Kern County residents and is scheduled for Saturday, April 11 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Lake Isabella Park in Lake Isabella. Dogs and cats are welcome at this clinic and pet owners will find a one-stop shop for their pet needs with the following services being offered: DHPP Vaccination (Distemper/Parvo prevention) for dogs - $3; FVRCP Vaccination (Upper respiratory/Distemper prevention) for cats - $3; Microchip (Dogs and cats) - FREE; Rabies Vaccination (Dogs and cats, dog owners must purchase the required license at the time of Rabies vaccination) - $5; Dog License (spayed/neutered discount, must provide proof for discount) 1 year - $15; Dog License (not spayed/neutered) 1 year - $60. All dogs must be on a leash, cats must be transported safely in a carrier and all aggressive dogs must be muzzled. Spay and neuter vouchers will be available for qualifying residents. The clinic is sponsored by Kern County Animal Services. For more information, call 661-868-7135 or email PEET@co.kern.ca.us.
Animal Shelters Foundation Celebration The Friends of the Kern County Animal Shelters Foundation is celebrating the dedication of the completed exercise yard at the Kern County Animal Shelter, 14891 Highway 178, Southlake on Saturday April 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To acknowledge Friends Foundation’s work in the Kern River Valley, to thank those who have supported them and just to celebrate this wonderful Shelter, you are invited to join in a day of fun. There will be free games and prizes, hot dogs and drinks and volunteer recruitment. Visit the furry residents of the Shelter and adopt a forever friend. Spay/neuter vouchers are available from Kern County Animal Services and Friends Foundation. Friends’ logo gear and dog/cat supplies will be available at sale prices. Meet and greet other animal lovers who help on a daily basis. For information call 760-417-2000.
Victims’ 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 Street, will start around 5:30 p.m. For additional information, 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. (These will be used on posters that will be carried during the March).
Shoot-out at South Fork Corral 2015 Trap Shoot on Saturday, May 2 at the Kern River Valley Gun Association, located south of Kernville, Sierra Way at Mountain 99 on Cyrus Canyon Road at 8 a.m. The registration fee is $25 per shooter/per round and $20 for Kern River Valley Gun Club members. Each registration includes clays, awards and prizes. Gun clubs hold shoots in accordance with their rules. The shooters scores are recorded by KRVGA. All proceeds benefit South Fork School and Community Foundation. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
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October 6, 1933 - March 30, 2015 Roger was born in Storm Lake, Iowa and moved to Long Beach, California in 1944. He worked for Douglas Aircraft before and after serving in the Army in Korea. He worked for Atlantic Richfield/BP for 25 years, retiring in 1985. Roger met his wife Ruth while they were both in their teens. They were married on June 4, 1955. They had two children; daughter Kay and son Matthew. Roger was an excellent father and provider. After retiring the couple sold their home in Orange County and built a new house in Bodfish, where they spent many vacations camping and fishing with their family in Lake Isabella. Roger is survived by his wife of 59 years, Ruth, daughter Kay Thayer, son Matthew Frantz (Mary), and three grandsons, Mitchell Frantz (Nikki), Aaron Frantz and Ochal Caudill III, all of whom he was so proud. As Roger wished, he was cremated and will be placed at the Bakersfield National Cemetery. Death notices and obituaries with or without a picture are available for purchase in the Courier by calling 760-376-2860.
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Whom will you follow? Dan Schlensker, Courier Columnist
resurrection are His appearances to so many people (hundreds) after He’d risen, the lack - over many years - of A Christian man any evidence that He didn’t rise from and his daughter the dead, and the testimony of His were walking early followers, who insisted on the through a popular veracity of His resurrection at the department store risk of their own lives. They would some time before not have done that if they were not Easter. “Look at all sure that He was alive. Think about it, this stuff!” the girl would you die for a lie? The historical Schlensker exclaimed, evidence for Jesus’ resurrection is as “Nothing but strong as the evidence that candy, bunnies and baskets. I’ll bet Alexander the Great ever existed! there’s not a tomb for sale anywhere Most religions of the world honor, in this store.” revere and ...if there had not been a Her dad was esteem some resurrection, then there would cera little surprised leader, founder tainly be no Easter, no Christian that she hadn’t or philosopher, Church, no forgiveness of sins and no who is undenimentioned a hope of life after death. more common ably dead. Easter symbol, Christianity - Schlensker alone proclaims like an empty cross, a lily or a faith in a living, cocoon … or an egg (although the resurrected Savior. A missionary was store probably did sell eggs). describing this truth to some folks. However, he then realized how He said, “Let’s say as I travel I come prominent Jesus’ tomb figures in the to a place where the road branches resurrection story in Luke 23-24. off in two different directions. I look Jesus was, in fact, placed into a tomb, around for someone to advise me where even His closest friends and which way to go to reach my destinadisciples thought He was going to tion. I discover two men; one is alive stay. But He didn't! and the other is dead. Which one of Although the empty tomb, by the two should I ask for directions, itself, does not prove a resurrection, the living one or the dead one?” His if the tomb had not been found listeners answered, “The living one!” empty (i.e. Jesus were still there “Then,” said the missionary, “why dead), if there had not been a resurwould anybody follow a leader who rection, then there would certainly be is dead, as opposed to one, who is no Easter, no Christian Church, no alive: Jesus?” Good question! forgiveness of sins and no hope of Dan Schlensker is pastor of Shepherd life after death. But there is! of the Hills Lutheran Church Lake Isabella. The strongest evidences for Jesus’
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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
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■ 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
Bible Trivia By Wilson Casey
1. Is the book of Hebrews in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. From Genesis 33, where did Jacob build a house and make booths for his cattle? Beersheba, Succoth, Jerusalem, Kidron 3. On the seventh day of the creation week, what did God do? Created man, Divided the oceans, Named the animals, Rested 4. From Ecclesiastes 4:9, two are better than “what” because they have a good reward for their labor? None, One, Few, Many 5. On which “Mount” did Moses receive the Ten Commandments? Sinai, Zion, Carmel, Pisgah 6. Whose two sons were Hophni and Phinehas? Ichabod, Eli, Jehoiada, Mattan 1) New; 2) Succoth; 3) Rested; 4) One; 5) Sinai; 6) Eli © 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.
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■ First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday 8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. School 9:45 a.m. 760-379-5615 ■ Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. 760-379-5640 ■ Mt. View Southern Baptist Church 2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella. Sun. 9:00, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4296 ■ Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall 1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella. 760-379-8672 ■ Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella. Services Sunday 11 a.m. 760-379-2343 ■ Kern Valley Bible Church 3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 760-379-5482 ■ Church of the Nazarene 2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2062
■ Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella. Sunday School & Worship 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2120 ■ Lake Isabella Church of Christ 3711 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Services 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., Wed. 6 p.m. Bible Study Sun. 10 a.m. ■ Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3801 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. 760-379-3206 ■ Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse 3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella. Sunday School 9:45 Services 10:45 a.m., and 5 p.m. Wednesday 6 p.m. 760-379-5819 ■ Salvation Army The local national affiliate Mon. 9 a.m.-1p.m. 6105 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-5100. ■ SGI - USA Buddhist Lotus Sutra based discussion and meetings Call 379-6162 for dates and times. ■ Church of Christ Mt. Mesa 6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 760-379-4792 ■ Church of Jesus Christ/Latter Day Saints 6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-379-2904 ■ Grace Chapel 12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4093 ■ Christian Assembly 12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-6377 ■ Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal) 4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. 7 p.m. Wednesday 760-549-3186
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■ Kern Christian Church “The River” 14900 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 760-378-3780 ■ Faith Community South Campus 16475 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday 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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Marijuana holds negative effect on the environment Andrew Hughan, CDFW Courier Report Environmental scientists with the California Department of Fish & Wildlife recently published a first-of-its-kind study clearly showing that water used for growing marijuana has a devastating effect on fish in the state. The study showed that during drought conditions, water demand for marijuana cultivation exceeded stream flow in three of four study watersheds. The resulting paper, entitled “Impacts of Surface Water Diversions for Marijuana Cultivation on Aquatic Habitat in Four Northwestern California Watersheds,” concludes that diminished stream flow from this water-intensive activity is likely to have lethal to sub-lethal effects on state and federally listed salmon and steelhead trout and will cause further decline of sensitive amphibian species. The study was published online in the scientific journal PLOS One. By using online tools to count marijuana plants and measure greenhouses, and conducting inspections of marijuana cultivation sites with state wildlife officers and local law enforcement, CDFW scientists quantified plant numbers and water use. Utilizing stream flow data provided by staff at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, CDFW determined water demand for cultivation could use more than 100 percent of stream flow during the summer dry season in three of four study watersheds. Stream flow monitoring conducted by CDFW in the summer of 2014 appeared to verify these
results. “All the streams we monitored in watersheds with large scale marijuana cultivation went dry,” said CDFW senior environmental scientist Scott Bauer, lead author of the research paper. “The only stream we monitored that didn’t go dry contained no observed marijuana cultivation.” CDFW’s Law Enforcement Division works closely with dozens of other state and federal agencies to eradicate illegal marijuana grows on public, tribal and private lands as well as protect the state’s natural resources. “This research paper demonstrates the importance of greater regulatory efforts by state agencies to prevent the extinction of imperiled fisheries resources,” said CDFW assistant chief Brian Naslund. “CDFW’s new Watershed Enforcement Team (WET) was created with just that in mind.” The WET program works with agency partners to protect public trust resources from the negative effects of marijuana cultivation, which include both excessive water use and pollution. CDFW will continue to monitor the effects of water diversion for marijuana cultivation on stream flow through the summer of 2015. Some medical marijuana cultivation is legal in California on private lands. Growers must submit a CDFW lake and streambed alteration notification and comply with other applicable laws and regulations. Responsible growers help conserve the state’s natural resources and are less likely to be subject to enforcement action.
Kern River Outdoors
Fishing the Lower Kern in the Lower Kern -- big ones! They are a school fish, so once you find them, you will catch a lot of them. They average under a pound Oftentimes the with a few hitting the 2 lb. mark Lower Kern is a and they are fun! Smallies hit lures bit of a neglected like crazy and love a cricket or fishery here in the night crawler or better yet, a fresh Kern River Valley. crawdad. The Lower Kern is full of With the lake, and crawdads and the smallies really the North Fork Freeman key in on them. and mountains There are some big fish in that beckoning, a lot of river, too. I remember, as a kid, I folks don’t take the time to stop was fishing with my parents near and fish the water they are passing the Main Dam every day as and we they drive up here. Fish it as you drive to Bakersfield. watched a guy The Lower That is what we do, and it can be hit catch a crawdad, remove the Kern is a and miss depending on conditions tail, skin it and unique fishery, but when it’s on, it’s on! And it’s a then use it as near the Main lot of fun! Dam it is a per- Freeman bait. Whatever he hooked, no fect tail water clue what it fishery for rainwas, spooled him! That fish took bow trout. It stays cold all year and off straight up river and was gone. most of the fish are born there in He could not stop it. It was probathat fishery. The area is not frebly a big catfish or bass. quently stocked so when you hook So if you are looking for what is one you are in for a fight! basically a fishery that can conI have caught some really nice stantly surprise you on any given trout within a mile of the Main day with multiple species and conDam in the Lower Kern over the ditions, give the Lower Kern a try. years and I know of some other Fish it as you drive to Bakersfield. huge fish caught. Past that point, That is what we do and it can be when the water stays cold, the hit and miss depending on condiLower Kern turns into a seasonal tions but when it’s on, it’s on! And warm water fishery. You can find it’s a lot of fun! basically anything that is in the lake in the Lower Kern. Crappie, catfish, Matt Freeman is a local resident, and bass, as well as trout, frequent businessman and outdoorsman and can those waters. be reached at cooltuna12@yahoo.com or There are also smallmouth bass 760-223-0880. Matt Freeman Courier Columnist
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Calendar, Continued from page 2 ■ Animal Shelter Celebration, April 18 The Friends of the Kern County Animal Shelters Foundation is celebrating the dedication of the completed exercise yard at the Kern County Animal Shelter, 14891 Highway 178, Southlake on Saturday April 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be free games, prizes, hot dogs, drinks and volunteer recruitment. Visit the furry residents of the Shelter and adopt a forever friend. Spay/neuter vouchers are available from Kern County Animal Services and Friends Foundation. Call 760-417-2000. ■ Fancy Hat Tea April 18 The NSDAR is having a Fancy Hat Tea Scholarship Fundraiser On Saturday, April 18 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Paradise Cove, 10700 Highway 178. There will be live tea room music with menu of scones, tea sandwiches, tea and coffee. Door prizes $15 donation.
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Call Sandy Keiffer at 760379-8152 for information. ■ Spaghetti dinner and bake-off, April 18 Support Irene Martinson’s Shoebox distribution trip to Tanzania for $8 on Saturday, April 18 at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella from 4 to 7 p.m. Door prizes and raffles will be held. For tickets or information call 661364-5212. ■ Star Party April 18 Starting at sunset, 7:29 p.m. at the parking lot at Old Isabella Road, the KRV Astronomy Club will host its next star party. See the beautiful, clear, night time skies over the Kern River Valley. Come view constellations, planets, nebulas, star clusters, galaxies and more. Come look through their telescopes, or if you have a telescope, bring it. Bundle up, bring a lounge chair, hot drink and snack, and look for telescopes set up in the parking lot. The star party will run from 6 to 9 p.m. If cloudy call ahead to Rich Berge 760-376-1291 or 760-376-6290.
■ Blast from the past April 18 Join the Fraternal Order of Eagles for a Child Abuse prevention fundraiser April 18 at 5 p.m. An Indian taco dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. followed by a ’50s sock hop dance. Dance prizes, 50/50 raffle, door prizes, and more. 12251 Highway 178, Mountain Mesa, 760-3793394. ■ 2nd annual Earth Day river clean up, April 19 Join the Kern River Conservancy in their commemoration of Earth Day as they clean up trash and graffiti on the Kern River. Meet at Big Blue Bear in Kernville at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 19. Snacks and drinks provided. For information and to sign up go to kernriverconservancy.org, or email info@kernriverconservancy.org. ■ Kern Valley High School late start, April 20 Kern Valley High School is on a one hour late start schedule on Monday, April 20. First period starts at 9:03 a.m.
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Missing ending fans want Sam Struckhoff Courier Contributor
PICKS OF THE WEEK “Taken 3” (PG-13) -- Former special agent Bryan Mills (Liam Neeson) kicks more butt in his retirement than most spies do during their busy season. When Mills is framed for the murder of his exwife, he must go on a very “Fugitive”-esque adventure to clear his name and catch the killer. On his tail is a ruthless lawman (Forest Whitaker), who doesn’t seem too interested in the job. It’s the final installment of this trilogy, although it feels like we’ve seen at least 50 of these movies since the first bullet-riddled car drove through the box office. There’s a lot of movies like this, and this one just doesn’t have the trilogy-ending caliber fans want. You could blame the move to PG-13 for watering down the violence, but that doesn’t account for the poor pacing or the overall laziness of the production. “Like Sunday, Like Rain” (R) - Living in a Manhattan palace that easily could be mistaken for a museum, 12-year-old cello prodigy Reggie (Julian Shatkin) is the picture-perfect precocious child in need of human contact. Eleanor (Leighton Meester) is a doe-eyed, 23-year-old ex-waitress beset by drama from a no-good rocker boyfriend (Billie Joe Armstrong, of the band Green Day) and her folks upstate. Reggie’s mom (Debra Messing) hires Eleanor to be Reggie’s new nanny, then promptly
Liam Neeson in “Taken 3” disappears, leaving the sheltered Reggie in the hands of barely mature Eleanor. This is one of those slow, somewhat comedic dramas that has to pick and choose which cliches to favor. Reggie, for one, is too precocious, too snippy and stiffly formal -but he can learn to mellow out from the down-to-earth charms of Eleanor. It’s a heartwarming little tale, assuming the leads don’t annoy you too much before the credits. “Cake” (R) -- Claire (Jennifer Aniston) has been in constant pain since a car accident more than a year ago, and it’s taken its toll on her love life, her career and her personality. Spiraling into prescription abuse and a general feeling of nothingness, Claire can’t get over the suicide of one of the women in her chronic pain support group (Anna Kendrick). Clearly, this is heavy drama and a bit of a departure for Aniston, who has been stuck in goofball comedy purgatory. Here, Aniston shows she has the chops to carry that dramatic weight. © 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Time for a check-up Harry P. Thal Courier Columnist
Why do I bring this up in a health insurance column? For most people, colonoscopy (me), PSA blood My friend called testing (Jay), mammography, PAP this morning with a smear and many other preventative referral for testing are FREE. With the excepMedicare coverage. tion of older, “grandfathered"”plans, This in itself is not most modern insurance plans prounusual. Jay is a vide many wellness laboratory and broker, like me, but x-ray tests free of charge. You are he doesn’t specialize Thal paying for them, but the cost is built in Medicare Part D in to the monthly premiums. prescription plans. So, when there Medicare and Medicare is a problem, he sends them to me. Supplements provide the service This morning, he seemed desponwithout cost. Most Medicare HMO dent. Finally, he plans also proshared with me vide these wellhis worries. He ness benefits, as Please don’t wait. Call your was just diagdoes most indiPrimary Care Physician and make nosed with an appointment for a wellness visit. vidual and small prostate cancer. employer group (Within the last - Thal plans, as these year, he had tests are includburied his wife who succumbed to ed in the “Essential Benefit” package breast cancer.) required by law. The frequency of I shared with Jay this morning the tests may depend on your age, my colon cancer story, which I have your medical history and family written about, in this column, in the medical history. past. I was fortunate enough to Best case: check with your dochave had a colonoscopy which tor. Often, by the time you have a caught the cancer before it was able symptom, either it is too late, or the to spread. A few weeks in post-surtreatment is much more involved. gery recovery and frequent followPlease don’t wait. Call your up visits with the oncologist over the Primary Care Physician and make an past two and a half years, and all is appointment for a wellness visit. Get still well. Jay wasn’t as fortunate. tested and make sure you will have a He noticed his PSA levels were rishealthy year. ing, but by the time he followed up, Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurthe cancer has spread beyond the ance broker in California (0621106) Thal prostate. He is still treatable, but the is on the National Association of Health treatment would have been easier Underwriters Medicare Advisory Board. and more efficient had the cancer He may be reached at 760-376-2100, remained inside the prostate. harrythal@aol.com or harrythal. com.
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AAA or self-insure? Dave Ramsey Courier Columnist Dear Dave, What do you think about auto club memberships like AAA? - Jeremy Dear Jeremy, Ramsey I've got nothing against AAA. But honestly, I tend to self-insure through savings for these kinds of things. I've probably used, or had need of, a tow truck twice in the last 20 years. When it comes to this kind of product, I always look at it from the perspective of, "Where does it leave me if I don't sign up for their service?" Again, I don't think AAA is a big rip-off or anything like that. It's just a type of insurance, if you will, for which I have no need. I guess it could be a handy thing to have if you were in a situation where you were using their services a lot. But if their average customer were like that, they'd probably end up losing money on you. -Dave Dear Dave, Considering the condition of the economy, how secure should I feel about the solvency of my pension? - Crystal
Dear Crystal, In many ways, this would depend on your particular pension. Some pension funds are very well-run, very solvent and are in great shape. Others are poorly managed and not the type of programs in which you'd want to invest any of your money. The biggest problem with a pension is that it's the property of the organization. If it's a union pension, it's not yours-it's theirs. All they do is pay you out of the fund. So if they go broke, you lose everything you had in there. If it's a business that has the pension, that makes them the owner-not you. That's the beauty of the 401(k). You're the actual owner. If the company you work for goes broke or the union does a poor job of managing things, it doesn't harm your investment. Don't misunderstand what I'm saying. There are good pensions and bad pensions, just like there are great managers and lousy managers. Just make sure you check into the solvency of the program before you put your money in there! -Dave Dave Ramsey is a national radio personality and the author of three New York Times bestselling books. He offers financial advice as host of a nationally syndicated radio program, “The Dave Ramsey Show.” For more financial help visit daveramsey.com.
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Don’t be put off by a seemingly too-tangled situation. Sometimes a simple procedure will unsnarl all the knots and get you in the clear fast and easy, just the way the Lamb likes it. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) It’s a good time to go through your work space -- wherever it is -- and see what needs to be replaced and what can be tossed (or at least given away) without a second thought. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Someone who disagrees with your position might try to intimidate you. But continue to present a fair argument, regardless of how petty someone else might be while trying to make a point. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You might find yourself exceptionally sensitive to family matters this week. An issue could come to light that you had overlooked. Ask other kinfolk to discuss it with you. LEO (July 23 to August 22) You might have more questions about a project (or perhaps someone you’re dealing with on some level) than you feel comfortable with. If so, see which can be answered, which cannot, and why. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) It’s a good time to clean up and clear out what you don’t need before your tidy self is overwhelmed by “stuff.” Then go celebrate the Virgo victory over clutter with some-
one special. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) You might feel a mite confused about why something you were sure couldn’t go wrong didn’t go all right either. Be patient. Things soon move into balance, exactly as you like it. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) At this decision point, you could be moving from side to side, just to say you’re in motion. Or you could be considering making a move straight up. What you choose is up to you. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Although your finances should be in an improved situation at this time, thrift is still the savvy Sagittarian’s smart move. Advice from a spouse or partner could be worth heeding. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Taking on a new challenge brings out the Goat’s skills in maneuvering over and around difficult spots. Best of all, the Goat does it one careful step after another. (Got the idea, Kid?) AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Your wellknown patience might be wearing thin because of a disturbing (and seemingly unending) problem with someone close to you. This could be a time to ask for help. Good luck. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Be careful about a new venture that lures you into a “just-look-and-see” mode. Be sure that what you’re being given to see isn’t hiding what you should be seeing instead.
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1.Nolan Ryan struck out 17 in a no-hitter in 1973 and 16 in a '91 no-hitter. 2. Six times, including a high of 52 in 1965. 3. Quarterback Jeff George, in 1990 by Indianapolis. 4.The Boston Celtics, 1984-87. 5. The Soviet Union won in 1981, and the U.S. won in 1996. 6. Three consecutive Olympics (2002, '06, '10).
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Kern River Courier Legal Notices 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-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier March 20, 27, April 3 and 10, 2015. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2013-03126-CA, Loan No.: 706196433, A.P.N.: 192-042-10-00 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE ยง 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 12/20/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Julio C. Delgado, A Single Man. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 12/28/2006 as Instrument No. 0206318564 in Book ---, Page --- and of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 04/22/2015 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: $267,069.96. 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: Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1401 Durham Street, Arvin, CA 93203, A.P.N.: 192-042-10-00. 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 $267,069.96. 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: 201303126-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: March 12, 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) 2403530. 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 27, April 3 and 10, 2015) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: KERN RIVER VALLEY FLORIST DESIGNS BY ERIN (2015 - B1712). 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 Lyn Hanley, 448 Scodie, Kernville, CA 93238. Date the business commenced: 03/03/2015. 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 Lyn Hanley. This statement filed on 03/13/2015. Expires 03/13/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: E. Del Villar. Published by the Kern River Courier March 27, April 3, 10 and 17, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: THE JOINT (2015 - B1820). Street address of principal place of business: 8501 Camino Media, Suite 200, Bakersfield, CA 93311. Mailing
address of business: 8501 Camino Media, Suite 200, Bakersfield, CA 93311. REGISTRANT: Troy D. Sorensen, DC, Inc., 8501 Camino Media, Suite 200, Bakersfield, CA 93311. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as a Corporation. 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 03/19/2015. Expires 03/19/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier April 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: SEELKING (2015 - B1741). Street address of principal place of business: 7757 Poppy Boulevard, California City, CA 93505. Mailing address of business: 7757 Poppy Boulevard, California City, CA 93505. REGISTRANT: Zeeshan Ahmad, 7757 Poppy Boulevard, California City, CA 93505. 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: Zeeshan Ahmad. This statement filed on 03/16/2015. Expires 03/16/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier April 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: HYDREX PEST CONTROL - KERN COUNTY (2015 - B1954). Street address of principal place of business: 4708 Stine Road, Bakersfield, CA 93513. Mailing address of business: 3905 State Street, #7-196, Santa Barbara, CA 93105. REGISTRANT: Sierra West Business Services, Inc., 3905 State Street, #7-196, Santa Barbara, CA 93105. Date the business commenced: 09/01/2010. Business is being conducted as a Corporation. 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: Kevin O'Connor, President. This statement filed on 03/26/2015. Expires 03/26/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier April 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2015. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2014-07121-CA, Loan No.: 7192303332, A.P.N.: 014-180-04-00 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE ยง 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 02/27/2006. 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: Timothy D. Austin, A Married Man as His Sole and Separate Property. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 03/20/2006 as Instrument No.
0206065128 in Book ---, Page --- and of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 05/04/2015 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: $274,407.78. 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: TS: 2014-07121-CA. More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 223-225 Monterey Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305, A.P.N.: 014-180-04-00. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $274,407.78. 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/Default Management/TrusteeServices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2014-07121-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: March 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) 2403530. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier April 10, 17 and 24, 2015) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2014-07652-CA, Loan No.: 7190402961, A.P.N.: 527-184-01-00 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE ยง 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 05/16/2006. 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: Richard K. Brookey and Kathleen Brookey, Husband and Wife as Joint Tenants. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 05/22/2006 as Instrument No. 0206126095 in Book ---, Page --- and of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 05/04/2015 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: $286,926.58. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: TS: 2014-07652-CA. More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 12613 Catskill Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93312, A.P.N.: 527-18401-00. 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 $286,926.58. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/Default Management/TrusteeServices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2014-07652-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: March 24, 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) 2403530. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier April 10, 17 and 24, 2015) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2014-08069-CA, Loan No.: 7441454246, A.P.N.: 208-331-06-00 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE ยง
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 04/26/2006. 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: Anthony C. Garcia, a Married Man as His Sole and Separate Property. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 05/02/2006 as Instrument No. 0206108031 in Book ---, Page --and of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 05/06/2015 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: $199,860.75. 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: TS: 201408069-CA. More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 21701 Lyn Street, California City, CA 93505, A.P.N.: 208-331-06-00. 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 $199,860.75. 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: 201408069-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
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Dam, Continued from page 1 relocation of the Corps maintenance and operations facility, and; USFS Lake Isabella Office and fire station relocation, as well as mitigation necessary to offset the adverse effects to recreation resulting from construction of the Isabella Lake DSM Project. Two separate public meetings (one for each draft EA) will then be conducted to receive public scoping comments on the proposed actions. Following the receipt and consideration of all comments received, the Corps will make a decision and determine whether a supplemental EIS is required or a FONSI may be issued. The draft EA for real estate acquisitions, demolition, and relocation of Corps facilities will be released for public review and comment by end of this month, followed by public meetings during the first week in May
Abuse, Continued from page 1 National “Wear Blue Day� on Friday, April 10 to show commitment to preventing child abuse, and support strong families and healthy children in Kern County. Community Connection for Child Care will use April 12 to 18 to observe the “Week of the Young Child,� with activities for children, families and child care providers hosted. On Thursday, April 16, the community is invited to a child abuse prevention discussion panel, hosted by the Kern County Network for Children from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. This discussion will be moderated by Department of Human Services assistant director Antanette Reed, and will include representatives from Child Protective Services, Differential Response and the Henrietta
(dates TBD). The draft EA for USFS relocations (including recreation facilities) will be released for public review and comment in June/July 2015 (dates TBD), followed by public meetings within 30 days. The Corps will be conducting geotechnical investigations at several locations in the project area, including along Highway 155 at the right abutment of the Main Dam. Delays caused by single lane closures and/or reduced lane widths may be experienced by motorists traveling along Highway 155 in this area, but total closure of the road will not be necessary. The Corps and its testing contractor are coordinating these activities with Caltrans. The Lakeside Village Mobile Home Park property has been acquired and all residents have been relocated. The Corps is securing vacated trailers until they are removed. Trailer removal is expected to begin in May/June 2015.
Weill Memorial Child Guidance Clinic. DHS will join the Child Welfare League of America and social service agencies across our Nation in calling for the immediate cessation of violence against children in America. On Friday, April 24, a memorial flag will be raised to remember the thousands of children lost nationwide, and in the last year, to child abuse. The flag will be raised at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, April 24 in front of the Human Services Building at 100 East California Avenue, Bakersfield. The community is invited to join in this ceremony. The month of activities will conclude as Kern County churches are called on to take time to recognize “Blue Sunday� - a day of prayer for the victims of child abuse and for those who rescue them. Blue Sunday is recognized nationally on the final Sunday in April.
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Legal Notices, Continued from page 11 Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: March 24, 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) 2403530. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier April 10, 17 and 24, 2015) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2014-02735-CA, Loan No.: 359426190, A.P.N.: 515-291-21-00 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 11/20/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Lorrie Wimpee-Robinson, An Unmarried Woman. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 11/30/2006 as Instrument No. 0206293789 in Book ---, Page --and of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 05/06/2015 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: $263,172.71. 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: TS: 2014-02735-CA. More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 3711 Rio Viejo Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93313, A.P.N.: 515-291-21-00. 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 $263,172.71. 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/DefaultManageme nt/TrusteeServices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 201402735-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: March 24, 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) 2403530. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier April 10, 17 and 24, 2015) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: PIZZA BARN, INC. (2015 - B2095). Street address of principal place of business: 11401 Kernville Road, Kernville, CA 93238. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 851, Kernville, CA 93238. REGISTRANT: Pizza Barn, Inc., 11401 Kernville Road, Kernville, CA 93238. Date the business commenced: 04/01/2015. Business is being conducted as a Corporation. 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: Bradley Alexander, President. This statement filed on 04/01/2015. Expires 04/01/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: S. Hermosillo. Published by the Kern River Courier April 10, 17, 24 and May 1, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: XANDER FARM (2015 - B2096). Street address of principal place of business: 6147 Cyrus Canyon Road, Kernville, CA 93238. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 1734, Kernville, CA 93238. REGISTRANT: Bradley J. Alexander, 6147 Cyrus Canyon Road, 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: Bradley J. Alexander. This statement filed on 04/01/2015. Expires 04/01/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By:
S. Hermosillo. Published by the Kern River Courier April 10, 17, 24 and May 1, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: GARLAND'S DRYWALL (2015 B1991) DBA #2: LITTLE HANDS DAYCARE (2015 - B1992). Street address of principal place of business: 117 Williams Street, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 3854, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. REGISTRANTS: Garland Lee Miller, 117 Williams Street, Wofford Heights, CA 93285 and Elizabeth Garza Miller, 117 Williams Street, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Date the business commenced: 09/03/2013. 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: Elizabeth G. Miller. This statement filed on 03/27/2015. Expires 03/27/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier April 10, 17, 24 and May 1, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: RIVERBEND COTTAGE (2015 B2024). Street address of principal place of business: 109 Piute Street, Kernville, CA 93238. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 709, Kernville, CA 93238. REGISTRANTS: Guandi Renee Prodan, 151 Big Blue Road, Kernville, CA 93238 and Christopher Nicholas Prodan, 151 Big Blue Road, Kernville, CA 93238. Date the business commenced: 01/01/2015. 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: Renee Prodan. This statement filed on 03/30/2015. Expires 03/30/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier April 10, 17, 24 and May 1, 2015. ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: ROCKET TECH (2012- B3207) Street address of business: 13617 Dramore Court, Bakersfield, CA 93314. Mailing address of Business: 13617 Dramore Court, Bakersfield, CA 93314. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Kenny Taylor, 245 Piute Street, Bodfish, CA 93205. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 05/18/2012. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 03/17/2015. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk by J. Bojorquez, Deputy Clerk (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier: April 10, 17, 24 and May 1, 2015.
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