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County comes home

to commemorate Kern County’s 150th Birthday in Havilah this past Tuesday at the location of the original county seat.

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Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier

Earth Day is usually celebrated with outdoor performances, where individuals or groups perform acts of service to earth. Typical ways of observing Earth Day include planting trees, picking up roadside trash, conducting various programs for recycling and conservation, using recyclable containers for snacks and lunches. Some people are encouraged to sign petitions to governments, calling for stronger or immediate action to stop global warming and to reverse environmental destruction.

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Michael Batelaan Courier Cover story In honor of the 150th birthday of Kern County, and after 143 years, the Kern County Board of Supervisors convened a meeting in the original county seat, Havilah. The replica of the original courthouse in Havilah is too small for the large crowd that gathered, so a tent was pitched to house the event. When Kern County was founded in 1866,

Earth Day April 22 ■ Join Keepers of the Kern and the Kern River Conservancy picking up trash. See the Courier Calendar on page 2 for details. Earth Day is not a public holiday and public life, with regard to transport schedules and opening hours for schools and businesses, is not affected. The April 22 Earth Day, founded by Senator Gaylord Nelson, was first organized in 1970 to promote ecology and respect for life on the planet as well as to encourage awareness of the growing problems of air, water and soil pollution. Some people prefer to observe Earth Day around the time of the March equinox. In 1978, American anthropologist Margaret Mead added her support for the equinox Earth Day, founded by John McConnell. She stated that the selection of the March Equinox for Earth Day made planetary observance of a shared event possible.

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Havilah was the county seat. It was moved to Bakersfield in 1874. The last Board of Supervisors meeting in Havilah was in 1873. On Tuesday, over 200 people boarded shuttle buses provided by Kern Regional Transit in the Kern Valley for the hour long meeting that included adopting a County song that had been first presented to the Board in 1965 and had been sent back to staff for further consideration. The song

was performed by Trisha and Robert Wright but the Board was still wavering after 51 years. The Board pledged to try to have the same resourcefulness and toughness that their predecessors in Havilah had. The Board received proclamations of congratulations from staffs of Congressman Kevin McCarthy, R-Bakersfield and David Valadao, RHanford; and state

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Havilah Day Celebration planned The Havilah Historical Society and Museum will celebrate their 50th and Kern County’s 150th Anniversary as well as Havilah’s rich history May 21. A frontier themed day of celebration with entertainment, demonstrations, cowboy and Native American exhibits.

Students raising ‘Trout in the Classroom’

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Mrs. Hacker at Wallace and Mrs. Alten at Kernville and Mrs. Dwyer who Not only in the teaches the Kern Kern Valley are fish River Environmental used to school stuMagnet class. dents but the proThe 4th graders gram is used started with about statewide. 100 fish eggs; about In California the 25 to 30 per classDepartment of Fish room. Only 22 fish and Wildlife sponwere released sucsors the Trout in the cessfully. Classroom in CaliThe fish were fornia. It is a conserdelivered by ice chest vation-oriented from Bakersfield on environmental eduFebruary 24 and cation program for released as fry April elementary, middle, 15. The program lastand high school stuMichael Batelaan/Kern River Courier ed 7 weeks. In order dents. During the school Schools of fish - 4th grade teacher Pam Alten supervises the release of fry to receive the fish and hold the fish, the year, students raise rainbow trout into the Kern River by the Kern Valley 4th grade students. CDFW issues a pertrout from eggs to fry and then release them the year each teacher tai- brought them to the mit for them to have the into approved cold water lors the program to fit his school, the 4th grade fish in this program. Each streams and lakes. This or her curricular needs. teachers at Wallace and teacher goes through a process in Kernville Schools were training act of raising, monitoring, Therefore each program able to participate in this Bakersfield so their classand caring for young is unique. room can participate. A Working with Friends program. trout fosters a conservaThere are two 4th student in each class was tion ethic within partici- of the Kernville Hatchery, pating students and pro- who coordinated getting grade classes at each selected to release the motes an understanding the eggs from CDFW and school: Mrs. Cole and eggs into a controlled of their shared water resources. See classroom, Larva Egg stage page 12 Through Michael Batelaan Courier Classroom

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■ Earth Day with Keepers of the Kern April 22 Earth Day. Meet at the Wofford Heights Post Office parking lot at 10 a.m. Let's go do Alta Sierra! Plenty of 'unsavory debris' up there left over from those playing in the snow. For more information or to RSVP, call: 760-376-2963 or 360-324-8178. ■ Earth Day river clean up April 23 Kern River Conservancy will be holding its third annual earth day river clean up on the lower Kern at Black Gulch South campgrounds at 11 a.m. Smokey the Bear will be in attendance for the kids as well as a few raft boats helping volunteers cross the river safely to pick up trash and paint over graffiti. Call Gary Ananian, 818-984-8505. ■ Wild West Comedy Improv April 22 Come in costume and be in the show. 11000 Kernville Rd. at the Century 21 Building across from G3 Gallery. From 6 to 9 p.m. $5 to watch, $1 to perform, peglegs 1/2 off. 760812-7894 or krvaa.org. ■ Keepers of the Kern April 23 Well, you have your choice. The Little League Fun Day at Kern Valley High School, where Keepers will have a booth from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come have fun with the kids or

Regular activities Fridays

■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Alzheimers Respite Group, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. 661-393-8871. ■ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Mt.View Church, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3935. ■ 1 p.m., Happy Hookers crochet club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-6335. ■ 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (3rd Fri.) Valley Caregiver Resource Center caregiver support at CCS, 2731 Nugget Ave. Lake Isabella. 661-821-1626.

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■ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Farmer’s Market, Lakeshore Lodge, Wofford Heights. ■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415 Sierra Way Kernville. 760-376-2846 ■ 3 p.m. (1st Sat.), Havilah Historical Society, Havilah Schoolhouse. 760-379-2636. ■ 5-7 p.m. Dinner. (2nd & 4th Sat. - Karaoke @ 7 p.m.) Eagles Lodge, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760379-3394 ■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers square dancing, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. ■ 6:30 p.m. (1st Sat.) KV Gem & Minerals Club MGM Jewelry & Loan, 6749 Wofford Blvd.,, Wofford Heights. 760-376-3600.

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

Mondays

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

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■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 10 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern Valley Garden Group. 760-379-1129. ■ 10 a.m. - noon; 1p.m.- 3 p.m. Kern County Department of Public Health Immunization Clinic 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella. 877-818-4787 ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., L.I. ■ Noon to 2 p.m. No cost craft class, Faith Community Church. Call 760-812-0755. ■ 2 p.m. KRV Cemetery District. (2nd Tue. every other month). Public invited. 760-376-2189. ■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-Bodfish Property Owners, Senior Center, Lake Isabella 760-379-5552. ■ 6:30 p.m., (2nd Tue.) Epilepsy Support Group, Bakersfield. 760-376-1606 or 760-258-5272. ■ 7 p.m., (4th Tue.), KRV Historical Society, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

Wednesdays

■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9:30 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), Dam Quilters, senior apts., Lake Isabella. 760-223-0762. ■ 9:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, beginning

meet up with Kern River Conservancy at 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Black Gulch Camping area on #178. Lunch will be provided after trash pickup and graffiti removal. To RSVP, call: 760-376-2963 or 360-324-8178. ■ Commodities distribution April 25 Government food commodities will be distributed to those who qualify at the New Life Church in Wofford Heights, Grace Chapel in Mt Mesa and at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Distribution is 10 a.m. to noon. For more information, Yazid Alawgarey CAPK 661-336-5200 X203, email yalawgareycapk. org or see facebook.com/rotarykrvfood. ■ Keepers of the Kern April 25 Upper River: Meet at parking area at Headquarters Campground just north of Riverkern at 9 a.m. For information or to RSVP, call: 760-376-2963 or 360-324-8178.

■ AARP 55 Alive April 26 The Next AARP Driver Safety Program, an all day class, will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Church of the Nazarene in Lake Isabella, 2931 Erskine Creek Rd. Participants must attend the entire day. To learn more, or to enroll, call instructor Gene Verbeet at 760417-0579. Class size is limited.

1/6/16 will be meeting temporarily at Mt.View Baptist 2959 Erskine Creek Rd. Lake Isabella.760-379-3366 or 760-379-5986. ■ 10:00 a.m., T.A.P. Thought and Perception, Tank Park, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3304. ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella. ■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commerce, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5236. ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, VFW Lake Isabella. 760-376-3138. ■ 1 - 2:30 p.m., Grief Support Group, Optimal Hospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd. ■ 6 p.m. (1st Wed.), American Legion Riders Post 711 VFW Hall, 2811 Nugget Lake Isabella. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion and Auxiliary Post 711Veterans/Senior Hall Lake Isabella. Post 711 VFW Hall, 2811 Nugget Lake Isabella. ■ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Live band. ■ 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, 2nd and 4th, except holidays,Wofford Blvd., Wofford Hts. ■ 7 p.m., Al-Anon, Christ's Fellowship Church, Wofford Hts. 760-223-3050 or 760-379-7312 ■ 7 p.m. (3rd Wed.), Fish & Game Habitat Club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-9114.

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■ 9 a.m. - noon First and Third Thursdays, Kern County Veteran's Services County complex, 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella 661-868-7300. ■ 8:30 and 10 a.m., Mediyoga, Lake Isabella Senior Center. ■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 9:30 a.m., (3rd Thu.), Fire Safe Council, Supervisor’s office, County Bldg., Lake Isabella. ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., LI ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, VFW Lake Isabella. 760-376-3138. ■10:30 a.m. Toddler Story Time, Lake Isabella Library, 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. 760-549-2083. ■ 11:45 a.m. (4th Thu.), KRV Women’s Club meeting, Elks Lodge. ■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831 ■ Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove. ■ 3:30 - 5 p.m. (4th Thu.), Kern River Valley Collaborative, Veterans Hall, Rm. 1., Lake Isabella. 760-379-2556, ext. 601. ■ 5 - 7 p.m., VFW Taco Thursday, open to public. 760379-3877. ■ 4-6 p.m. (3rd Thu.), Republican Assembly of the Kern River Valley, 6075 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-378-3695 or 760-376-1462. ■ 6 p.m., Rotary Club, KRV Elks Lodge, Wofford Heights. 760-376-2844. ■ 6 p.m., Weight Watchers, Highland Chapel 5301 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. Weigh-in 5:30 p.m. ■ 7 p.m. (45h Thurs.) KRV Gun Assc. Jan - Oct. Kernville Chamber, KRVGAnews@gmail.com ■ 6:30 p.m., Sweet Adelines, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. New members welcome. ■ 7 p.m., (3rd Thu.), Kern Valley Astronomy Club, Museum, Kernville. 760-376-1291.

AA Meetings

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

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■ Saturday, noon, South Fork Women’s Club, 6488 Fay Ranch Road., Weldon ■ Sunday, 11 a.m., Moose Lodge, 6732 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. ■ Wednesday, 1 p.m., Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. This information is submitted to the Courier by the groups listed.

■ Historical Society general meeting April 26 This month's speaker will be Elizabeth (Betsy) Johnson. She is a Tubatulabal tribal council member and Paka'anil language teacher focusing on past and present issues 7 p.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. ■ KRV Collaborative April 28 Join with the KRV Collaborative and learn about vital services and opportunities in the Kern Valley. It meets from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Call 760379-2556 or go to KRVFRC.org for more information. ■ Keepers of the Kern April 29 Isabella Lake: Meet at Old Isabella Rec. Area at 9 a.m. For more information or to RSVP, call: 760-376-2963 or 360-324-8178. ■ Spring Nature Festival April 30 Celebrate the arrival of spring at the Kern River Preserve in Weldon with a diversity of birds, excellent music, and educational exhibits. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the day. For directions and general information please visit the Kern River Preserve on Facebook or webpage at kern.audubon.org. For questions e-mail rtollefson@audubon .org or call 760-378-2531. ■ Trout Fest April 30 Trout Fest 2016 is a free event that introduces youth to the basics of trout fishing. Participants can learn how to tie basic fishing knots, rig a pole, cast, handle trout, and clean and cook trout. Fishing for youth 15 and under At the Kern River Hatchery 14415 Sierra Way, Kernville. For more information, please email troutfest@ wildlife.ca.gov or visit wildlife.ca.gov/fishing/hatcheries. ■ Night at the Museum Dinner April 30 The Kern Valley Museum will be holding a fund-raising dinner at the museum in Kernville. All proceeds will be used to help finance the new "Artifacts Storage Facility" which is now under construction across the street from the museum. Contact the museum at 760-376-6683 for tickets or more information. ■ Library Book Sale May 3 The Friends will be holding book sales on the first Tuesday of each month. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the community room at the main library 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. All monies from the sales are used for your local libraries. ■ Houchin Blood Drive May 3 The KRV blood drive will take place at the First Baptist Church in Lake Isabella, from noon to 6 p.m. When donating, please bring picture ID with date of birth, be free from all cold, flu, cold sores or symptoms of infection and eat a meal at least 3 hours prior to donating. Remember to wait one year after tattoos and body piercings. You must be at least 16 years old and weigh at least 110 lbs. ■ National Day of Prayer May 5 The Salvation Army invites the community to join them in prayer for our community, the State and our Nation in the park in Lake Isabella from 11:30 a.m to 1 p.m. All members of the Kern River Valley community are welcome to come and join them in prayer. For more information call The Salvation Army at 760-379-4600. ■ Preschool open house May 5 The Kernville Union School District Preschool located at Woodrow Wallace Elementary School will be having an open house on May 5 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Parents are invited to visit the school, meet the staff and make an appointment to enroll their child who will be turning 3 by September 1, 2016, up to 5 years old. For details call Verlona Tate at 760-379-5461. Submissions to the free Courier Calendar must be received by 1 p.m. on Tuesday to make Friday’s issue. Events must be open to the public. Any cost must be listed. Items submitted for a free Calendar listing may be shortened.

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Kern River Valley sure humble and kind This is the kindest community I have ever lived in. Since I must use a cane, walk slowly and am unable to lift my head adequately, people in the Kern River Valley, out of the sincere desire to help me, a total stranger, open doors, which are very heavy, walk me to my car and have pumped gasoline for me at the Fastrip stores, post office Alta One and Rite Aid. We have exchanged greetings. Thanks and God loves you and I do too! Sylvia Lewis Lake Isabella

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Are you a poet that just didn’t know it The Kern River Valley Branch Library in Lake Isabella is having a poetry contest to celebrate April as National Poetry Month and they invite you to participate! The contest is open to all ages and entries will be judged in three categories: children up to 12 years; teens 13-17 and adult 18 years and up. Entries will be accepted between April 1 to April 23. No late or early entries accepted. Winners will be notified by phone on Saturday, April 30th. For a complete list of contest rules please contact the branch during open hours (Tuesdays and Thursdays 11-7; Friday and Saturdays 9-5) or by email at krvpoetry@gmail.com. To keep up with all of the happenings at the Kern River Valley Branch Library visit their Facebook page or call 760-549-2083.

AARP 55 Alive program to be held The Next AARP Driver Safety Program will be held Tuesday April 26 (an all day class) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Church of the Nazarene in Lake Isabella, 2931 Erskine Creek Rd. Participants must attend the entire day. The course does not involve driving, but does emphasize safe driving procedures for older drivers. In California, a certificate of course completion usually entitles the participant to a reduction in their auto insurance. All materials and workbooks have been updated and include the latest driving information. To learn more, or to enroll, call instructor Gene Verbeet at 760-4170579. Fees are $15 for AARP members and $20 non-members. Class size is limited.

The Tubatulabal Tribe topic at general meeting This month's speaker will be Elizabeth (Betsy) Johnson. She is a Tubatulabal tribal council member and Paka'anil language teacher. She spoke at the general meeting back in June 2014 and it was an excellent program. Her program for this month focuses on past and present issues. What happened to the Tubatulabal children who went to boarding schools? How did the Mission System affect the California Indian tribes? How are the Tubatulabals teaching their children their cultural and social history today? Betsy will present these issues and more. This will be a program well worth attending. It will be on Tuesday, April 26 at 7 p.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella.

Sunday one of the comic strips, "Red and Rover" talked about squirrels. That got me to thinking about our squirrel feeder and how smart Middleworth they are. We have a box with a lid that makes an audible clunk whenever a peanut is withdrawn by those furry creatures. The squirrel box can be empty for several days and yet when peanuts are placed inside suddenly from the tree next door comes Mr. Squirrel and sometimes Mrs. Squirrel. When they dip into the squirrel box and pull out a peanut they don't eat it. Instead they crack the shell, take out the peanut and store it away in their jowls. In essence they 'squirrel' it away (the peanut). A squirrel can stuff at least 30 peanuts before they take them wherever squirrels take peanuts. They don't bury the peanuts like they used to because the blue jays fly down and steal from the stash. While this goes on I sit in my lawn chair sipping a cool libation while marveling at nature's passing parade. My fertile mind often times starts ruminating about peanuts and a few facts that might not be known by the general public. For instance, when we lived in Delano, one of the gardeners, in front of the newly built Police Department, planted peanuts in a frontal area. He said that they

made great ground cover and would re-grow each year leaving a short leafy lawn effect requiring very little water. But wouldn't you know that after a few months when the peanut plants began laying their leafy texture the local kids discovered that underneath the greenery were peanuts! They began to pilfer the nutty crop. In an effort to stem this rising crime wave, the front lawn of the Delano Police station became a part of the police department's nightly patrol. In my mind's eye I could picture this scene: the kids are digging up the peanuts, when suddenly around the corner comes an armed policeman with guns drawn who cries, "Freeze, drop those peanuts and don't step on them, you're under arrest for peanut pilfering." As suddenly as it started, this crime wave would be halted and Delano would once again be safe from the peanut stealing hordes. What the kids didn't realize was that peanuts dug from the ground and not roasted taste pretty ugly. I imagine that this crime wave would have stopped itself when the kids tried eating some of those raw peanuts. Unless they wanted to go to the trouble of roasting those legumes (peanuts). All of this is flashing through my mind as I continue to sit observing the squirrel diorama. Our biggest concern now is knowing that elephants like peanuts and when the word gets out, there will be pachyderms all over our yard. Wofford Heights resident Rod Middleworth is a retired security manager for Pacific Bell.

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Night at the Museum Fund-Raising Dinner The Kern Valley Museum will be holding a fund-raising dinner April 30 at 6 p.m. This special event will take place at the museum in Kernville. All proceeds will be used to help finance the new "Artifacts Storage Facility" which is now under construction across the street from the museum. Dinner by Hodels and a very special live auction will highlight the evening's activities. Tickets are available at the museum. Contact the museum at 760-376-6683 for more information.

Rivernook Campground’s Annual Community Yard Sale Please join us for our annual community yard sale. Please no Early Birds. Plenty of parking, just drive down the driveway and park in our lot. Once you walk through the gate you will see all the yard sales set up in the 200 row right in front of the office.

Preschool to hold open house and enrollment The Kernville Union School District Preschool located at Woodrow Wallace Elementary School will be having an open house on May 5 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Parents are invited to visit the school, meet the staff and make an appointment to enroll their child who will be turning 3 by September 1, 2016, up to 5 years old. Preschoolers may attend either a three hour morning or afternoon session. There is no charge if your family falls within certain income levels. For example a child from a family of four with an income of $3,908 or less per month may attend free of charge. Income-eligible 4 year olds have enrollment priority. For details call Verlona Tate at 760-379-5461.

Skate Park committee wants your stuff Unsold items are once again wanted for our May 7 Sirretta Street Sale in Kernville. The committee is now accepting donations of items for this sale. At the April 1 and 2 yard sale, the final count showed that sales amounted to $1,269.61 and donations were $161.21 for the George and Darlene Randall Skate Park construction costs. This was a successful sale and thanks go out to everyone who supported the project by donating

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The Salvation Army will be hosting a National Day of Prayer, "Pray in the Park" event on Thursday, May 5, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Tank Park. You are encouraged to participate and join in to pray for our country. This year's theme is "Wake Up America". Opportunity to use prayer to ask God to return America to the Christian, faith based foundation our forefathers gave us. The Salvation Army, Lake Isabella Service Extension is your host and are looking for pastors and others who would like to lead prayer over sections of the event. We are looking for a vocalist to sing The Lord's Prayer, and another to sing God Bless America. Please contact me as soon as possible, and help make this prayer event a blessing to God and our community. William Blanton, Pastor, Chairman, The Salvation Army, Lake Isabella Service Extension at 760-379-4600.

“Joe’s House” welcomes those seeking recovery “Joe’s House,” a provider of treatment and education for chemically dependent friends, delivered in a compassionate, respectful manner with a commitment to beat the addiction through Jesus Christ. Joe’s House focuses on drug and dependency treatment through Christian teachings, teaching adults how to change self-destructive behavior and to discover Christ who makes these changes possible. Adults learn how to recover from life-controlling problems and to acquire a new value based system that honors Christ, family, taking responsibility for our community, accountability, ethics, honor and integrity so they can become productive, healthy members of society. In addition, Joe’s House will offer tattoo removal, job training and parenting training to help hurting people become productive members of society. Meetings are held every Tuesday night from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Faith Community Church, 20 West Panorama, Wofford Heights and every Thursday night in Southlake from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Call the church at 760-376-6719.

In need of prayer? If you have a prayer need, call any time: 760-417-6161. Your prayer request message will be prayed over by prayer teams. If you desire personal prayer, consider visiting The Prayer Rooms of the Kern River Valley, any Thursday, from 9 a.m. to noon, located at 5105 Lake Isabella Blvd. in Lake Isabella at The Community Christian Service Center. For information call 760-379-5100, Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to noon.

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Bible Trivia By Wilson Casey 1. Is the Book of Ezra in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. From Proverbs 15, what does a soft answer turneth away? Wisdom, Scorn, Wrath, Fear 3. Which apostle was shipwrecked three different times? Paul, Peter, Philip, James 4. Who worked seven years to earn a wife? Isaiah, Abraham, Jacob, Joshua 5. From Joel 3, what was the mountain of the Lord? Sinai, Zion, Nebo, Moriah 6. In Joshua 2, who hid two spies on a roof? Hosea, Ezra, Satan, Rahab

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Resident Aliens - Part 5 Dan Schlensker, Courier Columnist In previous parts of this series, we identified Christians in the world as Resident Aliens, or R.A.s, who are displaced people and "not from around Schlensker here." In our last piece identified R.A.s' primary purpose for living; R.A.s are focused on wanting what God wants and striving to fulfill the will of God, "who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth" (1 Timothy 2:4). So they spend themselves and are spent to give glory to God and introduce more people to Jesus. Today we consider the R.A.'s motivation for living like that. So what is the incentive to do that? Why would anybody want to live their lives and spend themselves and their resources in order to fulfill God's will as opposed to their own? Why not live compartmentalized, individualistic, self-indulgent lives? Why would the Church not focus primarily on program, maneuver and strive for political power and then wield it boldly, or seek growth for growth's sake? Paul's admonition in Philippians 4:1 after affirming that Christians' citizenship is in heaven even while they are living on the earth, making them R.A.s - is, "Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved."

And how's that supposed to happen? Where's the motivation to do that? Amid so many worldly distractions, when so many people think they are crazy, when there are so many bad influences and hindrances, what stimulates R.A.s to live so counter-culturally in today's world? Paul answers, "our citizenship is in heaven, from which also we eagerly wait for a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ; who will transform the body of our humble state into conformity with the body of His glory, by the exertion of the power that He has even to subject all things to Himself." For motivation, Paul here cites history and the future. Christians' status as citizens of heaven is an established fact; it's history. That's because of Jesus' death and resurrection and R.A.s' faith in Him. Paul says in Ephesians 2 that Christians - in spite of their mortality in the world - are already seated with Christ in the heavenly places. That's how sure a believer's position is with respect to God's eternal reward. And that takes us to the future, when R.A.s will find themselves very much at home in the eternally glorious heavenly mansion, which has been prepared for them by their Savior and Lord. That knowledge of the future provides good reason to live for Jesus in the here and now. Like the bumper sticker says, "I know the future. God wins!" And as believers in Jesus, so do all of God's R.A.s! That is the truth upon which R.A.s are able to stand firm! Dan Schlensker is pastor of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Lake Isabella.

Valley places of Worship Kernville

■ Kernville First Baptist Church 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-376-6403 ■ Kernville United Methodist Church 251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville. Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. 760-376-2751 ■ 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 North Campus 20 W. Panorama, Wofford Hts. Sunday Service 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. 760-376-6719 ■ New Life Assembly of God 25 Arden Av., Wofford Hts. Sunday 10:30 a.m. & Thursday 6 p.m. 760-376-6402 ■ St. Jude Catholic Church 86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights. Sun, 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m. 760-376-2416 ■ Calvary Chapel 125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Hts. Sunday 10 a.m. and Wed. 6:30 p.m.760-376-8789 ■ Christ Fellowship 80 Evans Road, Wofford Hts. Sun. 10:30 a.m. Lake Isabella/Bodfish

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

■ Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella. Sunday School & Worship 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2120 ■ Lake Isabella Church of Christ 3711 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Services 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., Wed. 6 p.m. Bible Study Sun. 10 a.m. ■ Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3801 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. 760-379-3206 ■ Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse 3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.,Tue. Ladies study 10 a.m., Wed. mid-week 6 p.m. 760-379-004 ■ Salvation Army The local national affiliate Mon. 9 a.m.-1p.m. 6105 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-5100. ■ SGI - USA Buddhist Lotus Sutra based discussion and meetings Call 379-6162 for dates and times. ■ Church of Christ Mt. Mesa 6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 760-379-4792 ■ Church of Jesus Christ/Latter Day Saints 6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-379-2904 ■ Grace Chapel 12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4093 ■ Christian Assembly 12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-6377 ■ Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal) 4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. 7 p.m. Wednesday 760-549-3186

Southlake/Weldon

■ Kern Christian Church “The River” 14900 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 760-378-3780 ■ Faith Community South Campus 16475 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday morning 9 a.m., 760-376-6719 ■ Weldon United Methodist Church 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. Sunday 8:30 a.m. 760-378-2321 ■ Weldon Baptist Church 20674 Highway 178, Weldon. Sunday 10 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. 760-378-4964. To include your place of worship, send the information to us by e-mail, mail or in person (our address is on page 2).

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April 18 was Tax Day nity to be raided much because that fund is continuously used to fund the HI (Part A) claims of the Medicare public. This was established as a "pay This year we ahead" plan, but has become a "pay as received a break, as you go" plan. tax payments weren't There are problems within both due until Monday. I trust funds, and the American people, learned some interor at least those of us who pay any esting facts, which I attention to such matters, are a little thought I'd pass on. nervous. Young Americans are pretty Believe it or not, The Thal well convinced that Social Security IRS collected record won't be there when it becomes time tax dollars last year, and they report to recapture their "contributions." that for fiscal 2016, they are ahead of That is a sad that record in the state of affairs. first six months But, we are all in Many people already had filed their of FY 2016. it, and most of tax returns, and for you I hope you get a $3.3 trillion is our government nice refund check. the gross tax leaders seem not - Thal amount received to be too confrom individuals, cerned about it, deluding themselves businesses and estates. This was up into thinking that a few switches can from the $3.06 trillion in FY 2014. be flipped with some rule changes. Taxes collected from income amounted Many people already had filed their to $1.76 trillion, businesses paid $395 tax returns, and for you I hope you get trillion, and employer/employee taxes a nice refund check. For my younger "contributed" $1.02 trillion. readers, think about saving your So let's discuss the FICA taxes for a refund for your retirement, the govminute. I put the word "contributed" ernment may not have enough, if any, in quotation marks, because that's it funds to help you in your old age. what they are called-contributions. My thanks to Ron Iverson, Nice catch phrase, huh? And that's President and Executive Director, what makes Social Security and National Association of Medicare Medicare "Entitlement" programs. Supplement and Medicare Advantage Simply, you paid contributions into Producers, Inc. for his contribution to these two funds during your working this article. years, so you are "entitled" to take money out at retirement-which can be Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurance broker in California age 62 for Social Security and age 65 (0621106), on the National Association for most Medicare enrollees. of Health Underwriters Medicare The Medicare trust fund is called Advisory Board. He may be reached at the Medicare Hospital Insurance (HI) 760-376-2100, or online at Trust Fund. It hasn't had the opportuharrythal@aol.com or harrythal.com.

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Election officers needed for Presidential primary The Kern County Elections Office needs poll workers for the Consolidated Presidential Primary Election to be held on June 7. Election Officers are needed to staff polling places throughout Kern County. The requirements to be a poll worker are to be a registered voter, to be able to follow written instructions and to be able to serve from 6 a.m. to approximately 10 p.m. Poll workers are paid a stipend for serving. For further information you can visit elections.co.kern.ca.us/elections or call 661-868-3590.

Beastly Ball returns to California Living Museum Back by popular demand is the Beastly Ball, which will take place on Sat., May 7 starting at 6 p.m. at the California Living Museum, 10500 Alfred Harrell Hwy. The evening fundraiser will include tours of the zoo, close encounters with CALM's ambassador animals, hors d'oeuvres, dinner, live music and a silent and live auction. CALM hosted Beastly Ball for many years up until 2002, said KCSOS chief of staff Steve Sanders. Guests will enjoy hors d'oeuvre stations set throughout the zoo, in addition to nohost bar options starting at 6 p.m. Sanders said there will be "beer by the bears," wine under CALM's gazebo and a martini bar on the lookout adjacent to the Bighorn Sheep exhibit. A gourmet dinner will be served at 7:30 p.m., followed by a live auction that will include a South African Photo Safari and a four-bedroom town home rental in Ireland, among many other great items. Individual tickets are $125 per person or $900 for a table of eight, with all proceeds benefiting CALM's new California Coast Room Exhibit set to open later this year and the zoo's wildlife rehab efforts. Call CALM at 661-872-2256 for more information or to reserve tickets.

Support the KRV American Legion Enjoy a spaghetti dinner with the KRV American Legion Auxiliary Post 711. See what they are all about and support the cause to benefit our Kern Valley veterans. The cost is $10 per plate and the event takes place on May 14 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Kern River Veterans/Senior Center. There will be poppy display raffles. Contact Annaliese at 760-812-9172 or Samantha at 760-985-9547.

National Distracted Driving Awareness Month The month of April has been designated as National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. The California Highway Patrol will use this opportunity to raise awareness statewide of the dangers of distracted driving. The CHP will join law enforcement agencies throughout the state to conduct zero-tolerance education and enforcement efforts aimed at distracted drivers. Officers will enforce hand-held cellular telephone and texting laws as well as other vehicle code violations. Any questions can be directed to CHP Sergeant R. Goulding at 760-549-2025.

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The Devil Pups Youth Program For America, which emphasizes "Growth Through Challenge", is seeking interested candidates for the 2016 program to be held July 21-30 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California. There is no cost for the 10-day camp. The program strives to develop in its participants' qualities of good citizenship, self control, confidence, personal discipline, teamwork and respect for others, their family and their country. Applications are due by April 30. Successful male or female candidates age 14 through 17, are required to pass a physical fitness test and interview with the local Devil Pups Liaison Representative. The PFT consists of pull ups (arm hang for females), crunches, push-ups, and a one-mile run. The physical fitness test, tryouts and interviews will be held in Bakersfield on Saturday, May 7. At Camp Pendleton, activities during the 10 day program include conditioning exercises, first aid instruction, leadership

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Devil Pups program seeks interested boys and girls Richard Taylor. Veterans Services Courier Release

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classes, organized recreation, a bivouac (camping out) and swimming. Also, the Pups attend educational lectures on the importance of self-confidence, teamwork, drug and alcohol abuse and the importance of goals in life. Notable Devil Pups graduates include actor Tom Selleck, and Congressman Elton Gallegly. Many former Devil Pups never enter the military, but almost all of them count their experience with Devil Pups as a defining factor that lead to their success as adults. Past local Devil Pups graduates include students from several Kern County High Schools, Arvin, Bakersfield, Centennial, East, Foothill, Frontier, Garces, Golden Valley, Highland, Independence, Kern Valley, Liberty, North, Ridgeview, South, Stockdale, Tehachapi, Wasco and West. Applications are available at the Bakersfield Kern County Sheriff's Office, Bakersfield Police Department, and the Kern County Veterans Service Dept., 1120 Golden State Ave. For more information, contact: Dick Taylor at 661-332-8394 or devilpupsbakersfield@hotmail.com.

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PICKS OF THE WEEK “Joy” (PG-13) - Jennifer Lawrence plays an unbreakable woman who writes her own destiny with the power of at-home TV shopping. It's sometime in the early 1990s, and Joy (Lawrence, playing a character loosely based on a real-life tycoon) is a divorced single mother who has needy dream-stompers for parents (Robert De Niro, Virginia Madsen), a scheming step-sister and an ex-husband (Edgar Ramirez) who lives in the basement. Joy gets within reach of her dreams when she brings her improved mop invention to a starryeyed producer (Bradley Cooper) at the new QVC home-shopping network. Director David O. Russell continues his work with Lawrence and Cooper, but it's hitting on diminished returns. The on-camera people are still holding up their end -- you only keep watching because Lawrence remains charming and compelling -- but the storytelling is all over the place. It's a strong performance let down by conclusion. “Race” (PG-13) - Jesse Owens was a track and field superstar who won an unprecedented four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. He also was black, and that put a dent in Hitler's whole master-race thing. Owens (Stephen James) gets into Ohio State with a track scholarship in 1933, where he works with coach Larry Snyder (Jason Sudeikis), who teaches Owens to be single-mindedly focused on the gold. While Owens faces racism in his own country, deciding

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whether or not to compete in a country that's undergoing ethnic cleansing is pretty tricky. The film creates an engaging story, but does so by sticking irritatingly close to the trends and cliches in these hero-athlete movies. James and Sudeikis make a good onscreen team, but a lot of James' character seems glossed over. “Pride and Prejudice and Zombies” (PG-13) - Jane Austen's classic novel gets a gory reimagining with a fresh infusion of undead carnage. Based on a book by Seth Grahame-Smith that set off a whole trend of adding monsters to literary canon, the film is appropriately bloody and pithy, but it's hard to say if it adds up to anything worthwhile. There's a neat rush of absurd fun when Elizabeth Bennet (Lily James) display efficient zombie-slashing prowess. However, the bit wears thin rather quickly, and without the right balance, the high-contrast combination of zombies and stuffy period costume seems ever more pointless.

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For the birds The Audubon California Kern River Preserve encompsses 407 acres of priestine raparian forest, freshwater marshes and ponds located at 18747 Hwy 178 in Wedon. Photo submitted

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Spring Festival sprung April 30 Reed Tollefson, Preserve Manager Courier Out & About Spring is here and the birds are moving north to the breeding grounds in North America. As they migrate they need places like the Kern River Preserve to rest and replenish on their way or to stay and raise their families. A wonderful diversity of birds is found at the Preserve including Yellow Warblers, Black-headed Grosbeaks, Lawrence's Goldfinches and Summer Tanagers. On Saturday April 30, there will be two excellent local musical groups, activities and displays to enjoy. This is a great time of year to get out and experience the Kern River Preserve and to celebrate spring. ■ 7 a.m.- Preserve Bird Walk The nature trails at the Kern River Preserve are beautiful in the spring. Take this walk with a knowledgeable guide to visit the river forest and to see a wide variety of birds. ■ 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Information Booths and Displays Staff and volunteers will keep you informed about this event and the Kern River Preserve. Stop in and buy a t-shirt with beautiful bird art work by John Schmitt and other artists in many sizes or learn how to become a supporter of the Kern River Preserve. California State Parks Elk Reserve, U.S. Forest Service, Friends of the Condor, Wild & Free, Kern Audubon

and others will have displays. ■ 9:30 a.m.- Bird Walk A naturalist will lead a bird walk at the preserve headquarters. There are some great birds out there and we will have a knowledgeable guide to help you find them. ■ 10 a.m. to Noon - Children's Activities with Kern Audubon There will be activities for children, this is a great way to learn about our Preserve's wildlife and our conservation mission. Kids can do nature art, learn bird identification, dissect owl pellets and make bagel bird feeders. ■ 11 a.m. - Kern River Band This band brings Vintage Country and Old Western music - specializing in three and four part traditional harmonies. ■ Noon - Out of the Blue Enjoy Bluegrass and Folk music by this very popular and highly regarded Kern Valley band. Bring a Picnic Lunch and enjoy Live Music. Sit in the shade and enjoy a leisurely picnic lunch and music from local bands. Bring your Lunch, a beverage and a blanket to sit on. All events are at Kern River Preserve-18747 Hwy 178, Weldon, California 93283. For directions and general information please visit us at Kern River Preserve on Facebook or webpage at http://kern.audubon.org. Questions e-mail rtollefson@audu bon.org or call 760-378-2531.

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BLM seeks nominations to advisory councils Bureau of Land Management Courier Release The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public nominations for open positions on 34 Resource Advisory Councils (RACs), including the Central California RAC, which advise the BLM on public land issues. Nominations also are being taken for the BLM's Carrizo Plain National Monument Advisory Committee. As published in a March 18 notice in the Federal Register, the BLM will accept nominations until May 2. The Central California RAC advises BLM officials for the Hollister, Mother Lode, Bakersfield, Ukiah and Bishop field offices. The Carrizo MAC advises officials for Carrizo Plain National Monument. The nine RAC positions open in the Central California District RAC are in the following categories: ■ Category One - Public land ranchers and representatives of organizations associated with energy and mineral development, the timber industry, transportation or rights-of-way, off-highway vehicle use, and commercial recreation. ■ Category Two - Representatives of nationally or regionally recognized environmental organizations, archaeological and historical organizations, dispersed recreation activities, and wild horse and burro organizations. ■ Category Three - Representatives of state, county, or local elected office; representatives and employees of a state agency responsible for the management of natural resources; representatives of Indian Tribes within or adjacent to the area for which the RAC is organized; representatives and employees of academic institutions who are involved in

natural sciences; and the public-at-large. There are four open positions for the Carrizo Plain MAC in the public at large, grazing and tribal categories. Nomination forms and additional information about the Central California RAC and Carrizo MAC are available on the at blm.gov/ca/st/en/info/rac.html Nominations should be sent to David Christy, BLM Central California District public affairs officer, 5152 Hillsdale Circle, El Dorado Hills, Calif. 95762, call 916-941-3146, e-mail dchristy@blm.gov The BLM's RACs, composed of citizens chosen for their expertise in natural resource issues, help the Bureau carry out its stewardship of 245 million acres of public lands. The Bureau, which manages more land than any other Federal agency, has 39 RACs across the West, where most BLM-managed land is located. Each RAC consists of 10 to 15 members with an interest or expertise in public land management, including such individuals as conservationists, ranchers, outdoor recreationists, state and local government officials, Tribal officials, and academics. Individuals may nominate themselves or others to serve on an advisory council. Nominees, who must be residents of the state or states where the RAC has jurisdiction, will be judged on the basis of their training, education, and knowledge of the council's geographical area. Nominees should also demonstrate a commitment to consensus building and collaborative decisionmaking. All nominations must be accompanied by letters of reference from any represented interests or organizations, a completed RAC application, and any other information that speaks to the nominee's qualifications. For more information, contact Christy at 916-941-3146.

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Kern Valley Hospital Emergency Department McCray & Laurel, Mt. Mesa 760-379-2681 Recreation information ■ U.S. Forest Service Isabella Lake office: 4875 Ponderosa Drive. 760-379-5646 ■ Kernville office: 105 Whitney Rd. 760-376-3781 Closed weekends. General information ■ Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce 6404 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella 760-379-5236 866-KRV4FUN ■ Kernville Chamber of Commerce 11447 Kernville Rd. Kernville 760-376-2629 866-KERNVILLE (corner Sierra Way & Kernville Roads)

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MT. MESA Commercial & Residential Contractor’s Lic. #587951 310-347-5208 • 310-533-0584 ____________________________ Ray’s Painting & Decorating Interior/Exterior Painting Wall Coverings Lowest Rates in the KRV 760-417-9797 • 760-378-2097 ____________________________ CHAR’S DRY CLEANERS and ALTERATIONS Fast Service 6101 Lake Isabella Boulevard Lake Isabella (760) 379-6340 ____________________________ JEWELRY REPAIR Sizing, Re-Tip, Prongs, Free Quote, Fast Service, 47 Yrs Exp. Jewelry Mart 6101 Lake Isabella Boulevard Lake Isabella (760) 379-3631 ____________________________ Firewood - Pine & Oak Also do weedeating, trash hauling, chimney sweeping, tree trimming & car towing. Call Chris 760-417-1824

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$120.00 (760) 812-7858 HOME MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR •Stucco Patch •Plaster Patch •Drywall Repair •Painting •Reasonable •Reliable Richard Elton (760) 549-0170 Carpenter - Handyman 35 yrs. exp. Frame to Finish. Lt. elec & plumb,., drywall, paint, wood fences, decks. Senior discounts. Reasonable, reliable. Free extimates. Marc @ 831818-1753.

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Rob Lyons 818-248-8512 Brick/Block/Stone/Fireplace All types 0f Concrete 818-434-9791

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I buy mobile homes and houses Cash Today Call Harvey (760) 304-8554

Wofford Hts - Clean 1bd apt w/full bath, large kitchen, ceiling fans, water & trash paid, no pets, $500/mo + dep. 760-223-1058

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

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Kernville-Hi Ho Senior Mobile Home Park, 11901 Sierra Way, 2bd/2ba apartment, $470/mo + dep. & utilities, no pets. 760376-2671 ___________________________

Cleaning Services 760 -264-3175 Brandy Latona - Owner

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We are the only Full-Service, AllOccasion Florist in the Kern River Valley 6040 Lake Isabella Blvd. Ste. A, Lake Isabella 760-379-4100 petalpusherplus@ymail,com petalpusherplus.com

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Wofford Heights - 2bd/1ba, large kitchen & laundry area. $675 (760) 223-0544 ____________________________ Lake Isabella - 2bd/2ba-$733/mo. Refurbished Mobile Home with 2 car carport, patio/deck, 55+ Park. 760-964-2514 ___________________________ Lake Isabella - 2bd/1ba-$633/mo. Refurbished Mobile Home with 2 car carport, patio/deck, in nice 55+ Park. (760) 964-2514 ___________________________

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Lake Isabella 2bd/1ba apartment. All appliances included: stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, washer & dryer. Savings on utilities: WATER & TRASH PAID. Tile flooring in kitchen & bath. Small private fenced yard in back. Single level with sidewalks for easy accessibility. $625rent/$600dep, 1/2 off 1st month’s rent, ONLY $912.50 to move in!

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

South Fork Transmission Oil Changes while you wait! Brakes - Belts - Hoses Clutches, Differentials, Adjust - Exchange - Repair 5300 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: BASA FIRE PROTECTION COMPANY (2016-B1926), DBA #2: KERN FIRE PROTECTION COMPANY (2016-B1927), DBA #3: FIRE EQUIPMENT INSPECTION SERVICE (2016-B1928), 3212 Chewacan Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93309. Mailing address: 3212 Chewacan Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93309. REGISTRANT: Moises Gabriel Basa, Jr., 3212 Chewacan Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93309. Date the business commenced: N/A. Business is being conducted as an Individual. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Moises Gabriel Basa, Jr. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 03/16/2016 and expires 03/16/2021. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: A. Valenzuela. Published by the Kern River Courier April 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2016. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: O JR SERVICES (2016-B1830), 533 Voorhies Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93306. Mailing address: 533 Voorhies Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93306. REGISTRANT: Bulmaro Ochoa, 533 Voorhies Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93306. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as an Individual. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Bulmaro Ochoa. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 03/14/2016 and expires 03/14/2021. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: V. Zuniga. Published by the Kern River Courier April 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2016. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2015-03992-CA, A.P.N.: 515-271-21-00, Property Address: 4611 Kaytlain Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93313 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO

PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 07-27-2006. 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: Salvador Perez and Violeta Perez, Husband and Wife as Joint Tenants. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 08-04-2006 as Instrument No. 0206191251 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 05/11/2016 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $194,526.21. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 4611 Kaytlain Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93313, A.P.N.: 515-271-21-00. 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 $194,526.21. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee

auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/ TrusteeServices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2015-03992-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 30, 2016. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960 - 8299. http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier April 8, 15 and 22, 2016) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2015-02699-CA, A.P.N.: 146-421-08-00, Property Address: 4304 San Miguel Way, Bakersfield, CA 93306 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF

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2bd/2ba dbl wide MH in 55+ park, w/2 car carport, patio/ deck. $15K cash (760) 964-2514 ______________________________

224 Cypress Lane Wofford Heights Sites in quiet Sr MHP Laundry facilities • Fishhouse Walk to lake • $290/mo. Includes water/trash 760-549-9260 ___________________________ RV spaces with private beach Camp Kernville, 24 Sirretta St. Walking distance to downtown $299/mo. 760-376-2345 ______________________________

R V Space - Lake Isabella Large, large space in 55+ MHP Only 1 available $372/mo. includes trash Paradise Mobile Home Estates (760) 379-2092

Need Prayer? Call 760-417-6161 KRV Prayer Room

Lake Isabella - Move in Ready 3bd/2ba dble wide MH in 55+ park w/2 car carport, patio/ deck. $32K (760) 964-2514

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Wofford Hts - 1bd MH in Sr Park - $6,500. Pellet stove, covered parkng, strge shed, lg lot, space = $285. (818) 404-4470

REDUCED Excellent Weldon Water Co., 2 + 2 mfg, financeable, paved streets, garden tub, w/s, Prince Tract, fully fenced, 2 car garage, laundry rm, RV parking, corner lot, $54,900, 10817 Peterson, Weldon. Rita D’Angelo, Southern Sierra Properties (760) 379-7585 / Lic#011033686

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Wofford Hts - Sale/Rent - 2/2, appliances, UIG watering system, grassless, 2 car canopy, 17x12 shop, big lot, Lets Deal! Call (760) 223-2688 ______________________________

Kernville - Need nothing but your toothbrush (and clothes). Totally furnished MH in 55+ park FOR SALE. Walking distance to Kernville. New pellet stove, washer/dryer & furniture. Call 760-376-6903 ______________________________ I buy Mobile Homes Cash - 24 Hrs. Call Bert - (760) 964-2514

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St. Peters Anglican Church Everyone is invited to come join us Sunday at 10:00am 11876 Sierra Way, Kernville 760-376-6362 Tom Hunt, Pastor

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1988 Basstracker with upper deck, galley, head & more, inclds nice Trailstar trailer. $4,900 - (760) 379-8600

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

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THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 06-02-2006. 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: Joanne L Williams and Hurmon Williams, Wife and Husband as Joint Tenants. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 06-09-2006 as Instrument No. 0206142015 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 05/06/2016 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $404,045.85. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 4304 San Miguel Way, Bakersfield, CA 93306, A.P.N.: 146-42108-00. 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 $404,045.85. 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/Mortg a g e S e r v i c e s / D e f a u l t M a n a g e m e n t / Tr u s t e e Services. laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2015-02699-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 25, 2016. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/ MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServic es.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier April 8, 15 and 22, 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: Californians 4 Trump (2016-B2468), DBA #2: Miners Communication Network (2016-B2469), DBA #3: So Cal Surf and SK8 (2016-B2470), 5101 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Mailing address: P.O. Box 1082, Murrieta, CA 92564. REGISTRANT: Charles Chuck Dunn, 4880 Brookhill, Riverside, CA 92509. Date the business commenced: 00/00/00. Business is being conducted as an Individual. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Charles Chuck Dunn. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 04/07/2016 and expires 04/07/2021. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier April 15, 22, 29 and May 6, 2016. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2015-04633-CA, A.P.N.: 489-033-03-00, Property Address: 1817 Gaston Street, Wasco, CA 93280 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 09/25/2006. 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: Cirilo Diaz, a Single Man. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 10-04-2006 as Instrument No. 0206246258 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 05/20/2016 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $182,099.90. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO

DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1817 Gaston Street, Wasco, CA 93280, A.P.N.: 489-033-0300. 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 $182,099.90. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/ TrusteeServices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2015-04633-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: April 9, 2016. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/Default Management/TrusteeServices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier April 22, 29 and May 6, 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: Omni Family Health Community Pharmacy (2016-B2411), 4600 Panama Lane, Suite 102B, Bakersfield, CA 93313. Mailing address: 1033 La Posada Drive, Suite 135, Austin, TX 78752. REGISTRANT: imgRX SJ Valley, Inc., 1033 La Posada Drive, Suite 135, Austin, TX 78752. Date the business commenced: 00/00/00. Business is being conducted as a Corporation. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Kevin Rew, General Counsel & COO. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 04/05/2016 and expires 04/05/2021. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier April 22, 29, May 6 and 13, 2016. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: Omni Family Health Community Pharmacy (2016-B2414), 655 South Central Highway, Shafter, CA 93263. Mailing address: 1033 La Posada Drive, Suite 135, Austin, TX 78752. REGISTRANT: imgRX SJ Valley, Inc., 1033 La Posada Drive, Suite 135, Austin, TX 78752. Date the business commenced: 00/00/00. Business is being conducted as a Corporation. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Kevin Rew, General Counsel & COO. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 04/05/2016 and expires 04/05/2021. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier April 22, 29, May 6 and 13, 2016. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: Omni Family Health Community Pharmacy (2016-B2413), 2101 7th Street, Wasco, CA 93280. Mailing address: 1033 La Posada Drive, Suite 135, Austin, TX 78752. REGISTRANT: imgRX SJ Valley, Inc., 1033 La Posada Drive, Suite 135, Austin, TX 78752. Date the business commenced: 00/00/00. Business is being conducted as a Corporation. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Kevin Rew, General Counsel & COO. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 04/05/2016 and expires 04/05/2021. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier April 22, 29, May 6 and 13, 2016. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: Omni Family Health Community Pharmacy (2016-B2418), 210 North Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93308. Mailing address: 1033 La Posada Drive, Suite 135, Austin, TX 78752. REGISTRANT: imgRX SJ Valley, Inc., 1033 La Posada Drive, Suite 135, Austin, TX 78752. Date the business commenced: 00/00/00. Business is being conducted as a Corporation. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Kevin Rew, General Counsel & COO. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 04/05/2016 and expires 04/05/2021. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier April 22, 29, May 6 and 13, 2016.

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Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders

Opportunity knocks for Sunderland Michael Batelaan Courier Extra Isabella "Bella" Sunderland, of Weldon, a sophomore at Kern Valley High School received a wonderful opportunity recently when she was nominated for academic recognition as a Delegate representing Kern Sunderland Valley High School and the State of California at the Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders to be held on June 29, 30 and July 1 in Boston, Massachusetts. Sunderland was surprised and excited to receive this nomination, but she is responsible for all of the expenses of the trip that includes round trip air fare to Boston, a minimum of 4 days accommodations, plus meals for two people. Plus the tuition fee to attend the conference is $985 for the three days. This is more than her family's ability to pay. The Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders is a highly selective national program honoring academically superior high school dedicated to careers in science, technology, engineering or mathematics, know as STEM. Sunderland will meet winners of the Nobel Prize, world leaders in science, award-winning inventors and discuss and observe state-of-the-art inventions and be inspired by world-changing researchers and technologists. She will also receive an inscribed National

Academy of Future Scientists and Technologies Award of Excellence. Sunderland lives with her mother Sylvia Sunderland, who was widowed in 2009 when her husband passed away from a rare and aggressive cancer. Bella works hard in academics to honor her father and has numerous academic awards including awards from Congressman Kevin McCarthy, Assemblywoman Shannon Grove, as well as a letter of academic recognition from President Obama. As a child of a single parent for the last 6 years, there is just not the money available for this opportunity. In his letter of recommendation for Sunderland, Kern Valley High School science teacher Tom Cormack said, "I believe that her attendance at this Science and Technology conference will be an inspiration to her to pursue science with even more intensity. I think it will broaden her thinking about all the possibilities for a career in science." Sunderland has learned that life isn't always fair and it is ok to ask for help. So she is requesting monetary contributions from anyone or any organization that would like to help her get to Boston this summer. She is willing to speak to any group about her experience upon her return. The Kern River Valley Elks held a fundraising pancake breakfast on her behalf last weekend. Donations may be made to Bank of America, ref: Sunderland fund, Acct. #3250 6987 3380. Sunderland can be reached by contacting science teacher Tom Cormack at Kern Valley High School.

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Casting call After the fish were released, the students learned the art of casting into the Hatchery ponds from Dan Ocampo and other local volunteer fly fishermen.

On exhibit The students were also treated to a tour of the Hatchery museum by Friends of the Hatchery docent Saul McGarrity. They enjoyed lunch on the grounds and fed fish.

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Classroom, Continued from page 1 aquarium environment. The water had to be 50 degrees consistently. The eggs settle into the gravel and kept in the dark initially before receiving any light, to mimic the natural environment of the river. CDFW provided the necessary food for the fish. Alten has been doing this program for 10 years. "This is something they enjoy, will remember and makes a connection to their own neighborhood." She said that this year they went deeper with the studies at a higher cognitive level. One of the classroom tools now being used is Google Classroom, where the teachers can assign assignments and lessons. The students go there to retrieve the assignments and can then use Google for research. All the students use tablet computers. Read, Write, Think is

150th, Continued from page 1 Senator Jean Fuller, RBakersfield. They also received recognition from Inyo County, who turned 150 earlier this year and from Tulare County, part of which was taken in the formation of Kern County in 1866. Parts of Los Angeles and San Bernardino County were also annexed in the original formation. Tulare County noted in their congratulations that Col. Baker who founded Bakersfield was a Tulare County native. Besides the County song, the only other item of business on the agenda was the official resolution commemorating the 150th anniversary read by Supervisor Mike Maggard. The meeting was open to public comment as well. A chicken and tri-tip lunch was served at the

another classroom computer tool, as well as classroom instruction. Each student received an illustrated Trout Journal to guide them through the learning process that includes organism observation each step of the way from spawning to eggs to alevins to fry to adult trout to spawning adult. The TIC program is allencompassing. Students learned responsibility, science, reading, English, writing, math skills, outdoor stewardship, anatomy, trout sense of smell, eyesight, how a trout hears, and some chemistry. Lessons included raising trout from eggs to fry, monitoring tank water quality, engaging in stream habitat study, learning to appreciate water resources, fostering a conservation ethic, and understanding ecosystems. The students studied

human vs. trout senses, took fish quizzes and looked at stages of development under a microscope. The program utilized writing with a purpose in which they wrote poetry and opinion essays that discussed differences in the aquarium, lake vs. river environments: If I was a fish where would I want to be? There was an art activity included in the project. Toward the end of the program they did a dissection of an adult fish, the first time the students ever learn science through dissection. On release day, with two classes from each school, four teachers, 75 students, plus parent chaperones, the group totalled about 90 people. They went below the KR3 Power Plant to release the fry. Three students were assigned per fish for the release, so everyone could have the experience.

end of the meeting for those who chose to purchase and stay for it. In 1874, Havilah lost its position as the county seat to Bakersfield. It was not many years before her mile-long business street began to look like so many other ghost towns in California history. A raging fire destroyed most of the town in the 1920s. Today only a few foundations remain. There are signs along the main street depicting the location of previous stores and buildings. A replica of the first courthouse was built on the actual site in 1966 commemorating the centennial of the founding of the town. It serves as the Havilah Museum. Nearby, a replica of the original schoolhouse is available for community meetings and tours. The Bodfish-Caliente Road which goes right through Havilah was once

the main road between Bakersfield and the Kern River Valley until State Highway 178 was extended through the rugged Kern River Canyon. In late 1919, Highway 178 (then known as Legislative Route 57) was added to the state highway system and was called "The Walker Pass Route" for the pass the road covers on its way to the desert junction of Freeman. The state highway bond issue of 1919 allowed for the grading of the road between the KR1 powerhouse and Democrat Hot Springs. The grading was done by convict labor from Folsom Prison Camp 9 and was completed in 1924 at a cost of over $530,000. The county of Kern improved the 17 mile section of road from Democrat to Bodfish and turned it over to the state for maintenance as part of the State Highway on January 1, 1926.