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Planting trees, rebuilding communities, restoring hope Dan Lambe Arbor Day Foundation Courier Extra

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Catch more than your limit of fun this Saturday 10 q.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kernville Hatchery Trout Fest sponsored by CDFW and Friends of the Kernville Hatchery.

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Catch’em, clean’em, cook’em and eat’em at annual Trout Festival CDFW Courier Spotlight

With the trout season opener begining this weekend, the California Department of Fish & Wildlife invites the Kern River Valley to the Trout Fest. Kids can bring their parents to the Kern River Hatchery for a free, fun-filled day of fishing activities and

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learn fascinating facts about California native trout. Learn fishing basics, make a fish print, visit the Friends of the Hatchery Museum and try a hand at catching a trout. Trout Fest is a community event that introduces families to the low-cost outdoor sport of trout fishing, as well as offer-

Feed the Fish Kids Games Casting & Rigging Fly Casting & Tying Free Hot Dogs, Chips & Soda

ing a view of California’s unique hatchery system and the role of native trout in California’s rich natural history. If you are looking to build your fishing skill set or find an enjoyable activity for the whole

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Spring Festival held Saturday Kern River Preserve Courier Release Spring is here and the birds are moving from their winter grounds in South America to the breeding grounds in North America. As birds fly north, they need places like the Kern River Preserve to rest and replenish on their way. A wonderful diversity of migrating birds comes through the Kern Valley on their way to the Sierra Nevada. If we are lucky, we will see colorful spring migrants like Yellow Warblers, Black-headed Grosbeaks, Lawrence’s Goldfinches and Summer Tanagers during the Kern River Preserve’s Spring Festival on Saturday, April 25. This is a great time of year to get out and enjoy the Kern River Preserve. Schedule of events ■ 7 a.m. 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.

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As the nation celebrates Arbor Day on April 24, let’s reflect on the value of trees, and highlight the important ability of trees to restore hope, bring healing, and lift spirits following natural disasters. Trees are vital to successful, long-term recovery efforts - from a critical conservation recovery perspective, and also when considering the emotional healing and recovery of people and the fabric of a community. ■ Trees serve many purposes. They are very much a part of the fabric of life and of the community. Trees provide both physical and emotional landmarks marking childhood adventures, romantic walks, and lazy Saturday afternoon picnics, among others. Trees evoke memories and help to establish a sense of place, meaning and belonging. Putting trees into people’s hands following loss serves to lift spirits, restore hope and help to begin the healing process. On this Arbor Day, it is important that we recognize that trees are vital infrastructure just like our roads and our bridges. ■ Disasters such as wildfires, tornadoes, windstorms and floods wreak havoc upon both our physical and emotional landscapes. The comfort and security - the sense of place provided by our trees - is dramatically altered and sometimes even erased. New trees

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■ 8:30 a.m. Nature Presentations Kern River Valley Environmental Magnet School. Local students will have tables and displays to show other kids and their adults about what is here at the Preserve. ■ 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Information Booth Staff and volunteers will keep you informed about this event and the Kern River Preserve. Stop in and buy a t-shirt or learn how to become a supporter of the Kern River Preserve. They have T-shirts with beautiful bird art work by John Schmitt and other artist in many sizes. ■ 10 a.m. to noon Children’s activities There will be activities for children. Children can do nature art, learn bird identification, dissect owl pellets and make bagel bird

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feeders. ■ 10 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. ■ Noon Picnic lunch and live music. Sit in the shade and enjoy a leisurely picnic lunch and music from local band Out of the Blue. Bring your lunch, a beverage and a blanket. ■ 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Event Displays Kern River Valley Environmental Magnet School, California State Parks Elk Reserve, U.S. Forest Service and Friends of the Condor, Wild and Free, Kern Audubon and others will have displays. ■ Location All events are at Kern River Preserve - 18747 Highway 178 in Weldon. For directions and general information on Audubon’s Kern River Preserve, visit our webpage at kern.audubon. org. For questions, or rtollefson@audubon.org or call 760-378-2531. nature

Burn survivors visiting valley Kern County Fire Courier 4-1-1 The annual burn survivor’s campout takes place this weekend in Kernville. About 250 burn survivors, along with family and volunteers, will be participating. The group plans to attend the areas local events and hear entertainment by local band, Out of the Blue . Facing the world after surviving a burn injury presents unique challenges. with physical differences and disabilities, community re-entry often evokes great anxiety and they are often not prepared for the reactions of others to their appearance. So be friendly, and welcome them this weekend to our area.

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Friday high 65° Clouds and sun Friday low 48° Mostly cloudy Saturday high 61° Clouds and sun, breezy Saturday low 44° Partly cloudy Sunday high 65° Sunny and warmer Sunday low 44° Patchy clouds Accuweather.com

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Plan for the week ahead using the Courier Calendar. Join in the fun & games on the Courier puzzle pages.

Cry your eyes out this week over Bodfish Bob’s recipes.

Pastor Dan Schlensker presents truths about tax day.

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water data: Wednesday 6 p.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 45,016 acre-feet 2015 Reservoir peak 47,666 acre-feet Pool maximum 568,075 acre-feet Pool safety limit 360,000 acre-feet Upper Kern Inflow 190 cfs Lower Kern Outflow 208 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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■ 45th Lebec Rendezvous,April 22 -26 Join a celebration of our nation’s frontier history. Shooting, food events, costume contest, dance and raffles. Period dress recommended but not required. Call George Bowen at 760-378-3079 or Robin Mathieu at 760-8129209 or visit bakersfieldmuzzleloaders.net.

■ Spaghetti dinner April 24 Join the South Fork Woman’s Club on Friday, April 24, 6388 Fay Ranch Road in Weldon at 5:30 p.m. with a spaghetti dinner at 6:30 p.m. Dinner and admission is $8, and don’t forget your quarters for bidding.

■ Silent Auction, Spaghetti Dinner April 24 The Kernville United Methodist Church spaghetti dinner will be Friday, April 24 at the church in Kernville at 225 Big Blue Road. Silent auction starts at 5:30 p.m. and start serving dinner at 6 p.m. Get tickets from any member of the church or at the door. For information call 760-376-6962.

■ White Blanket spiritual gathering April 24 and 25 On Friday, April 24 join the Diabetes Walk at 9 a.m. starting at the White Blanket Allotment. Learn history, storytelling, language, crafts and men/women sweat. On Saturday, April 25 plant medicine, take the trip in your car to see pictographs, join the Bear ceremony at dusk. There will be a raffle

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

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

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

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

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■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 10 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern Valley Garden Group. 760-379-1129. ■ 10 a.m. - noon; 1p.m.- 3 p.m. Kern County Department of Public Health Immunization Clinic 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella. 877-818-4787 ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella. ■ 2 p.m. KRV Cemetery District. (2nd Tue. every other month). Public invited. 760-376-2189. ■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-Bodfish Property Owners, Senior Center, Lake Isabella 760-760-3795552. ■ 6:30 p.m., (2nd Tue.) Epilepsy Support Group, Bakersfield. 760-376-1606 or 760-258-5272.

■ 7 p.m., (4th Tue.), KRV Historical Society, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. ■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701 ■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA - Weldon Methodist Church, 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. 760-379-4112

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■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9:30 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), Dam Quilters, senior apts., Lake Isabella. 760-223-0762. ■ 9:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 661-867-2579. ■ 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 - 1:30 p.m., AA - Women’s Serenity Circle, Mtn. View Baptist Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312. ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge, Mt. Mesa. 760-376-3138. ■ 2:30 - 4 p.m., Grief Support Group, Optimal Hospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd. ■ 6 p.m. (1st Wed.), American Legion Riders VFW, 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion, Senior Center Veterans Rm. Lake Isabella. 760-379-5086. ■ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Live band. ■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, AA, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312. ■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd. Wofford Hts., 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312. ■ 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, 2nd and 4th, except holidays,Wofford Blvd., Wofford Hts. ■ 7 p.m., Al-Anon, Christ's Fellowship Church, Wofford Hts.. 760-417-0199 or 760-379-7312 ■ 7 p.m. (3rd Wed.), Fish & Game Habitat Club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-376-3178

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■ First and Third Thursdays, Kern County Veteran's Services assistance to veterans and widows. Lake Isabella County complex, 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd. Call 661-868-7300 or 866-218-5367.. ■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 9 a.m. - noon, Thursday Painters, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5329. ■ 9:30 a.m., (3rd Thu.), Fire Safe Council, Supervisor’s office, County Bldg., Lake Isabella. ■ 10 a.m., Mediyoga, Lake Isabella Senior Center. ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella. ■10:30 a.m. Toddler Story Time, Lake Isabella Library, 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. 760-549-2083. ■ 11:45 a.m. (4th Thu.), KRV Women’s Club meeting, Elks Lodge. ■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831 ■ Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove. ■ 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.

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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. ■ 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.

before dinner and a closing ceremony. Camping is available. Bring your food and chairs. Potluck on Saturday night. No alcohol, drugs or dogs allowed. Contact Josephine Stone at 760-417-2618. ■ South Fork Preschool Yard sale April 25 The South Fork Preschool is holding a yard sale fundraiser Saturday, April 25 at South Fork Elementary School, 6401 Fay Ranch Road. All proceeds with go to the preschool to help sustain their program. The yard sale will begin at 8 a.m. and go into the afternoon. There will also be a bake sale at the same time. Call Danica Vittoria, 760-3782570, ext. 7. ■ Keepers of the Kern clean up April 26 Keepers of the Kern need your help to continue to keep the Kern River and other areas in the valley “clean as a whistle.” Please join them and bring a friend and a neighbor. Meet at Headquarters Campground at 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 26 For information or to RSVP, call 760-3762963, 360-324-8178 or email: keepersofthekern@gmail.com. ■ Keepers of the Kern clean up April 27 Keepers of the Kern need your help to continue to keep the Kern River and other areas in the valley “clean as a whistle.” Please join them and bring a friend and a neighbor. Meet at Headquarters Campground at 9 a.m. on Monday, April 27. For information or to RSVP, call 760376-2963, 360-324-8178 or email: keepersofthekern@gmail.com. ■ Kernville Chamber mixer April 27 The Kernville Chamber mixer will be held at Kern Valley florist, Designs by Erin at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, April 27. Join them at 11006 Kernville Road, Suite 2. Erin is an award-winning florist with several years in the industry. Her new shop is now open and features the works of the Kern River Candle Company. ■ Spring Health Fair April 28 The Kern Valley Hospital Foundation presents, in conjunction with Liberty Ambulance, the 2015 Spring Health Fair at Kern Valley Hospital from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28. See information booths, get health tips, free health screenings, enter prize drawings and win prizes. Call Anna Leon at 760-379-5257 ext. 24. ■ Commodities distribution April 28 Government food commodities will be distributed to those who qualify on Tuesday, April 28 at the New Life Church in Wofford Heights, Grace Chapel in Mountain Mesa and at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Distribution starts at 8 a.m. ■ Honor Flight presentation April 28 Jim Whiteman will share his experiences with the Kern County Honor Flight at the Kern River Valley Historical Society monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 28 at the Senior Center at 7 p.m. Whiteman will show a short movie and slide presentation about Veteran’s Honor Flight No. 10 which he attended May 6-8, 2014. ■ Shoot-out at South Fork Corral May 2 The 2015 Trap Shoot is 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. All proceeds benefit South Fork School and Community Foundation. ■ Annual Sirretta Street Yard Sale May 2 The annual Sirretta Street Yard Sale is on Saturday, May 2 in Kernville, beginning at dawn. ■ 16th Annual Car Show, May 2 The Rotary Club of the Kern River Valley is holding its 16th annual car show Saturday,

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Isabella Lake Dam Safety Modification Project

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Corps to host public scoping meetings Tyler Stalker, USACE Courier Just in The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District will host two public meetings May 4 and 5 to discuss and seek input about real estate actions associated with future safety improvements at the Isabella Dam facility. Real estate actions to be discussed at the meeting, and assessed within a draft supplemental environmental assessment to be made available for public review and comment, include the acquisition of affected lands and the demolition and removal of all structures acquired by the Corps to construct necessary upgrades to Isabella Dam. The draft SEA will also describe and assess the relocation of a Corps maintenance and operations facility affected by the dam safety modifications. An additional SEA will be released this summer to discuss measures proposed to off-set impacts to recreation, as well as the relocation of the Lake Isabella Office and fire station of the U.S. Forest Service Kern River Ranger District. Additional public meetings will be held and notices will be distributed once the report is released. The draft SEA is scheduled to be published April 28, 2015, on the project web

page at http://bit.ly/IsabellaDam. Public comments will be accepted until May 13. Public meetings will provide an opportunity for individuals to learn more about the environmental impacts associated with real estate actions, ask questions to Corps team members and submit comments. The public meetings will be held: May 4; 5 to 7 p.m. Kernville Community Center 11447 Kernville Road Kernville and May 5; 9 to 11 a.m. Kern Valley Vets Center 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella This draft SEA is tiered to the Isabella Lake Dam Safety Modification Project environmental impact statement, and updates the analysis provided in that document with a focus on real estate acquisitions and relocation actions proposed. When pertinent, the EIS is referenced. Copies of the Isabella Lake DSM Project EIS and Record of Decision may be obtained at this website or by contacting the Sacramento District Public Affairs Office, 1325 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95814; Phone 916-557-5100; email: isabella@usace.army.mil.

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Whiteman to share Honor Flight experience Jim Whiteman will share his experiences with the Kern County Honor Flight at the Kern River Valley Historical Society monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 28 at the Senior Center at 7 p.m. Whiteman will show a short movie and slide presentation about Veteran’s Honor Flight No. 10 which he attended May 6-8, 2014. This will be a fun and interesting program.

The big loser wallet still had everything in it and the relief I felt was hard to describe. The second major loss was my cell phone. At our house, we use a reguAs I have gotten lar phone. The cell phone is used older, I find myself only on trips. Three days had passed prone to losing when we discovered it was missing. things. Usually it’s The last place I could remember just my glasses, using it was at our radio-controlled but sometimes it’s flying field. I called several of the a book or all kinds members who were still there when I of everyday things Middleworth left, but no one had seen or found it. that I lay down After two days of hunting and looksomewhere and ing and not finding my phone we forget where I put them. With the went to Bakersfield and got a help of my wife, the lost are almost replacement. always found. We of course Try as I might, I still can’t always ‘I will never lose anything again.’ had the lost phone disconremember I think I said that when we were nected, but in my where I place looking for my glasses that I had mind I wondered things and laid down somewhere. what kind of when. Recently I had two major - Middleworth usage the person who found my losses, both the phone could have made. result of my forgetfulness. At home I read the book on all the The first loss was my wallet. I had features of my new phone and gone shopping in a Bakersfield mall learned how to put in items I needed. and when I got home my wallet was One of the instructions was to missing. I was almost certain that I charge the battery before use. had left it in the mall computer My wife said, “I’ll do it,” and then I store. I had to wait until the next heard a moan and her saying, “You’ll day when they opened and the first never believe this, but the lost phone person I encountered said she had is in the other charger!” not seen a wallet. I was devastated. We had a good laugh and I told All the men who read this column my wife, “I will never lose anything know that lost feeling you get when again.” your wallet is misplaced. Credit I think I said that when we were cards, money, driver’s license, looking for my glasses that I had laid library card and a host of other down somewhere. things are lost. All you have is an empty feeling. Later that day, I got a call from the computer store owner Wofford Heights resident Rod that he had found my wallet on the Middleworth is a retired security manager for Pacific Bell. counter under a pile of papers. The Rod Middleworth Courier Columnist

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Shoot-out at South Fork Corral The 2015 Trap Shoot is 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. The shooters scores are recorded by KRVGA in accordance with their rules. All proceeds benefit South Fork School and Community Foundation. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Kern County free spay/neuter clinic Kern County First District Supervisor Mick Gleason, Kern County Parks and Recreation, Valley Vet non-profit and Kern County Animal Services is hosting a free spay/neuter clinic on May 22-23 at the Lake Isabella Senior Center. Dogs or cats are limited to four pets per household, at least two months of age and in good health. Provide proof of a Kern Valley address to qualify. To book an appointment, call 1-805-584-3823.

Kern Valley Museum Take some time to stop in at the Kern Valley Museum in Kernville and see Sally Partin’s Easter collectibles in the Museum library display cabinet. Also see Fred Castillo’s photography in the Museum art gallery. Originally trained as an architect, he believes this training has enabled him to bring a unique perspective to his photography.

Teen-LED (Learn Explore Discover) Lab Opens Beale Memorial Library invites the public to the opening of its new TeenLED (Learn Explore Discover) Lab on Sunday, May 2. Come see this new teen space and find out about new after-school technology programs and volunteer opportunities. A 3D printing demo and a robotics hands-on session will be offered 10 a.m. to noon. Call Maria Rutledge at 661-868-0805.

‘Talking Stone: Rock Art of the Cosos’ Beale Memorial Library, 701 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, is pleased to announce the showing of the documentary, “Talking Stone: Rock Art of the Cosos,” on Saturday, May 9 at 10 a.m. Dr. Alan Garfinkel, a California and Great Basin archaeologist and anthropologist, will present this film about the largest concentration of rock art in North America. For information contact Gloria Washington at 661-868-0781.

Kern County Fire consumer alert The Kern County Fire Department wishes to alert the public of a scam. A company calling itself RMZ Fire and Safety located at 310 North Indian Hill Blvd. No. 316, Claremont, CA 91711 is sending invoices to businesses for an annual state required fire safety equipment inspection test and certification. This company is requiring payment of $413.11. These imposters have been using deceptive methods to convince businesses to pay for a service that is not performed. Watch out for letters from this company and if you have received any invoices, do the following: Contact your local fire department, do not pay any portion of the bill and contact the U.S. Postal Service. The Fire Department performs annual inspections which include looking at your business and fire suppression systems and extinguishers. If you have any questions, contact Kern County Fire Prevention unit at 661-391-7080.

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ARIES (Mar. 21 to Apr. 19) The Lamb is usually excited about taking on a new challenge. But if that's a touch of doubt you're feeling, maybe it's you telling yourself to go slow on this until you learn more about it. TAURUS (Apr. 20 to May 20) Accepting new commitments when you haven't yet finished the batch on hand could be a bit rash. Better to ease up on the new ones until you get further along with your current lot. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Reward yourself for what's sure to be a dynamic week with a getaway to someplace wonderful, hopefully with a wonderful someone. You'll return refreshed and ready for what's ahead. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Some people might be anxious about your plans. So you need to take time to explain what you expect to do and how you expect do it. And don't forget to ask for suggestions. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Dealing with an unfamiliar problem can be difficult. The wisest course you can take is to ask for advice from those who have been where you are and have come through it. Good luck. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Tackle a frustrating job problem by considering possibilities you might have ignored before. This reassures colleagues you're serious about finding a solution, even if it's not totally yours.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Your balanced approach to life proves to be helpful this week when someone you care for needs your spiritual comfort, while someone else benefits from your tough-love practicality. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Once again, you're likely to be asked to keep a secret for someone. But do you really want to do so? Be honest with yourself and with your needs before you make any such commitment. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Taking a more direct approach from the more diplomatic one you've used before could make a difference in finally resolving a too-long-held disagreement. Try it. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Being asked for advice is flattering to the Sea Goat, who has a habit of saying the right thing. This time, expect someone to be especially impressed and to act on that sentiment. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) With a number of pressures easing, your project could be making a lot more progress than you expected by this time. That's great news. But don't let yourself be distracted; stay with it. PISCES (Feb. 19 to Mar. 20) An interesting challenge looms that could be exactly what you've been looking for. Discuss this with colleagues who could have much to contribute and who might want to join with you.

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Bev Newman and Dick Reid are exceptional volunteers for Camp Erwin Owen, leading the charge for Friday Night Friends (FNF) program. Photo submitted

Probation Volunteers of the Year nominated Friday Night Friends is a program designed to provide an outlet for our youth committed to Camp Erwin Owen and whose parents or family cannot visit. The program offers a chance for wards to build relationships with adults in a setting designed to let the young men know they matter. The volunteers listen to the minors and relationship build in a healthy and fun atmosphere. They play games, offer counsel and provide snacks such as ice cream sundaes or pizza, much of the time at their own expense. These mentors take time out of their own busy schedules to enrich others. Bev Newman has been volunteering with Dick Reid and others in ensuring two Friday's each month our young men get a "visit." Both started in the program, established by Jeanette Rogers-Erickson, in 1999.

Trees, Continued from page 1 bring hope and are part of the holistic recovery of a community following a natural disaster. The need for an orchestrated disaster response that includes providing new trees to communities in need is more important today than ever due to increased threats of severe storms and wildfires. Trees are part of the recovery process. Together, we can continue to bring life back through trees. Let’s continue to plant trees whose benefits will be enjoyed not only by us, but also by our nation’s children and grandchildren.

Calendar, Continued from page 2 May 2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Riverside Park. Open to all 1975 and older cars, trucks, street rods, rat rods, stock or custom. For more information, call Paul Cromwell at 760-4171008 or email him at pauljc1@mchi.com. You can visit them on the web at rotarycarshow.com ■ Elks tri-tip May 2 The Kern River Valley Elks’ food trailer will be serving the Elks’ famous tri-tip sandwiches during the Rotary-sponsored car show and Sirretta Street Yard Sale on Saturday, May 2 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Trailer will be located in Riverside Park near Kernville Road and Sirretta Street. ■ Prayer Breakfast May 7 The Salvation Army, Lake Isabella Service Extension Unit invites the community to join them in prayer on this National Day of Prayer. The breakfast is

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Our high risk population has become more and more sophisticated over the years. However, to watch the interaction between Newman and Reid with these young men, one can see in their response that the boys are respectful and genuine, without any stigma of gang loyalties or behavioral defiance. It is amazing to watch these youth forget their problems and have normal relationships with adults. In addition to the FNF program, Reid and Newman volunteer in other capacities: sponsoring trophies for basketball tournaments and providing mentoring at Erwin Owen High School. Their ongoing support and dedication to the youth at CEO has benefited many. To estimate the amount of time these "nominees" have been volunteering in the past year, one would have to guess high. Between the two, they average 150 hours each month, equating to 1800 hours annually.

On this Arbor Day, let’s appreciate the trees for their important role in helping to establish a sense of place, meaning and belonging; for serving as both physical and emotional landmarks that define important milestones along life’s journey; and for being so seamlessly, intricately woven deeply into the rich fabric of our life and our community. Please join me and thousands of others as we continue to work directly with our state forestry leaders on the ground to put trees into people’s hands following the loss caused by natural disasters, so that we may lift spirits, restore hope, and help to begin the healing process.

held at Nelda’s in Lake Isabella at 7 a.m. on Thursday, May 7. All of the Kern River Valley community are welcome. Please arrive early so as not interrupt prayer in progress. Breakfast is optional. Call The Salvation Army at 760-379-4600. ■ Family fun night May 7 Wallace Middle school is holding a Family Fun Night Thursday, May 7 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Dinner and entertainment as well as an open house for parents will be part of the evening. Families are encouraged to RSVP to 760-379-4646 ext. 590 so enough food is planned. ■ History Day May 9 The KRV Historical Society is having their annual History Day at the Kern Valley Museum from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 9 at 49 Big Blue Road, Kernville. For more information, call 760-376-6683. Regular museum hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday

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when Rowena (Octavia Spencer), Eloise’s black grandmother, files for joint custody so the little girl doesn’t completely lose touch with her side of the family. Much of it is played out in courtroom drama with a series of stereotypes swirled in. Everyone seems to be standing in for some outdated belief, which makes the characters difficult to believe in. “Mr. Turner” (R) -- J.M.W. Turner was a much loved and hated romantic English painter. His talent was undeniable, his proclivities questionable, and his personality a bit of a challenge. His landscapes are gorgeous, refined and bucolic, while his own personality could be righteous and lecherous. Timothy Spall brings this complex character to life in a biopic with visual sensibilities much like the painter’s -- seemingly calm and conventional, but intense in detail and movement. © 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.

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through Sunday. Admission is free. ■ Wildfire awareness expo, May 9 The Kern County Fire Department will be hosting a Wildfire Awareness Expo to provide residents with valuable information on wildfire awareness, hazard reduction guidelines and emergency preparedness. The Kern Valley expo will be held in Kernville at Riverside Park on Saturday, May 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Mix mayo, sour cream, cheese and dressing mix until blended. Add peppers and two tablespoons onions; mix well. Refrigerate several hours or until chilled. Sprinkle with remaining onions. Bodfish Bob’s Onion Gravy 6 T butter 3 medium onions, thinly sliced 1 T all-purpose flour 1/2 cup red wine 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken stock 2 tsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce Salt and ground black pepper to taste Melt butter in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in the melted butter until softened, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Cover the pan and cook until onions are caramelized, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Stir flour into the caramelized onions and cook for one minute. Pour red wine, chicken stock ,Dijon mustard and Worcestershire sauce into the onion mixture; simmer until sauce is thickened, stirring frequently, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.

Bodfish Bob’s Caramelized Onions 6 slices bacon, chopped 2 sweet onions, cut into thin strips 2 T molasses 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper Place bacon in a heavy skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until crisp. Remove bacon, reserving one tablespoon drippings in skillet. Crumble bacon, and set aside. Cook onions in reserved drippings for 15 minutes, or until onion is soft and caramel colored. Stir in molasses, salt and pepper. Place in a serving dish, and sprinkle with crumbled bacon.

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Trout, Continued from page 1 family, Trout Fest is a great place to start. Hours for the event are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with parking, admission and activities at no cost to the public. CDFW staff and volunteers from local fishing groups will be on hand to teach attendees the basics of trout fishing, including how to rig a fishing pole, handle fish and clean and cook a fish. Panfrying and grilling demonstrations will feature free recipes and samples. Flyfishing groups will demonstrate the art of fly-tying, casting and catch and release techniques.

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Kid’s Fishing Fish Printing Fish Cleaning Trout Tasting Hatchery Displays Trout Touch Pool Feed the Fish Kid’s Games Casting & Rigging Fly Casting & Tying Demo Free Hot Dogs, Chips & Soda All fishing gear is provided All activities are free! The Kern River Hatchery is located at 14415 Sierra Way, Kernville, one mile north of Sierra Gateway Market.

Hey Kids - Bring your folks for a free fun-filled day of fishing activities! Come to Trout Fest - It’s free and fun with something for everyone - a hands-on, educational experience that introduces kids to the basics of trout fishing: from catching to cleaning to cooking. “Trout Fest is a great opportunity for novice anglers to hone their skills,” said Marvin Waters, Kern River Hatchery manger. “The Kern River watershed has some wonderful angling opportunities.” No need to bring any tackle. Everything you need to have a good time is provided. Everyone is encouraged to participate in the activities, however, fishing is limited to kids age 15 and under.

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■ Fish Prints Try your hand at Gyotaku, the ancient art of fish prints. Anglers in the past made prints of their catch to record the size and type of fish. ■ DFWDisplays Learn about the workings of the Department of Fish & Wildlife’s Statewide Hatchery Program; what they raise, where they stock and all the programs they support. ■ Friends of the Hatchery Stop by the FOH booth and pick up a Tshirt or hat and find out how you can become a Friend of the Hatchery.

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■ Fly Fishing Watch the experts and try your hand at catch and release fly fishing.

■ Fishing Pole Rigging Learn proper rigging of your fishing pole when fishing for trout in rivers, lakes and streams.

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■ Fishing and Natural History Museum Visit the museum and learn what kind of wildlife, flora and fauna is in the Kern River Valley. See the antique tackle that anglers used in the past. ■ Natural Resource Volunteer Program You can help protect your local wildlife by becoming a Natural Resource Volunteer for the Department of Fish & Wildlife.

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1. Is the book of 2 Samuel in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. In Luke 22, Jesus’ disciples followed Him to what “Mount of?” Carmel, Zion, Olives, Pisgah 3. What future Israelite leader as a baby was described as “exceedingly fair?” Solomon, David, Herod, Moses 4. From Judges 16, how many times did Delilah say Samson mocked her? 1, 3, 5, 7 5. According to Ecclesiastes 6, what has already been named? Everything, Stars, Fishes, Great Sea 6. The name Lucifer means what kind of “bearer” in Latin? Gift, False, Light, Demonic 7. Is the book of 1 Timothy in the Old or New Testament or neither? 8. What did the Lord cast down among the Israelites who complained about their wilderness misfortunes? Fire, Hail, Stones, Winds

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Truths about tax day Dan Schlensker, Courier Columnist Here we are past the middle of April, and last week was that infamous Tax Day. Some dread that day; others, who might have been looking forSchlensker ward to it for a tax refund, have probably filed much earlier to get their money back ASAP. In any case, tax day makes us mindful of a number of realities. We are mindful of the political, social and cultural context in which we live. I’d guess there isn’t a high percentage of U. S. citizens who’d rather live in another country than ours. On the other hand, consider the number of people who’ve chosen to move to the U.S. from other nations of the world. We live in a great country! As we relate that truth to Tax Day, we are reminded of that old adage, “You get what you pay for.” That might make us feel a little better about our contribution to the cost of running our country … even if there is still an awfully lot of waste. When it comes to paying taxes though, I doubt if there are many of us, who wish our income were less, so our tax bill would be smaller! Then there’s that Biblical principle Jesus stated in Matt. 22:21, Mark 12:17 and Luke 20:25, “render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s;

and to God the things that are God’s.” That must be important, since all three synoptic gospel writers included it! Taxes rightfully belong to “Caesar,” the government. Paralleling that thought and concerning our responsibilities as citizens to our country, the words of John F. Kennedy admonish us, “Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.” And paying taxes is one of the easiest of those things. So that brings us to “rendering to God the things that are God’s.” What we render to God is our praise and thanksgiving for the country in which we live and for all its history and all the people, ideas, precepts, sacrifices and endeavors that have made it great. We are truly blessed to live in the United States of America! The apostle Paul in Romans 13 says, “There is no authority except from God, and those which exist are established by God. … For rulers are not a cause of fear for good behavior, but for evil. Do you want to have no fear of authority? Do what is good and you will have praise from the same; … Wherefore it is necessary to be in subjection, not only because of wrath, but also for conscience’ sake. For because of this you also pay taxes, for rulers are servants of God, devoting themselves to this very thing.” That’Ss our prayer on a continuing basis. Dan Schlensker is pastor of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Lake Isabella.

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■ 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

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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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Kern River Courier Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: THE JOINT (2015-B1820), 8501 Camino Media, Suite 200, Bakersfield, CA 93311. Mailing address: 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. 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: Troy D. Sorensen. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 03/19/2015 and expires 03/19/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier April 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: SEELKING (2015-B1741), 7757 Poppy Boulevard, California City, CA 93505. Mailing address: 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. 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: Zeeshan Ahmad. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 03/16/2015 and expires 03/16/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier April 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: HYDREX PEST CONTROLKERN COUNTY (2015-B1954), 4708 Stine Road, Bakersfield, CA 93313. Mailing address: 3905 State Street, #7196, 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. 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 O'Connor, President. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 03/26/2015 and 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.: 014-18004-00. 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) 240-3530. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier 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.: 527-184-01-00. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $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/MortgageSer vices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServic es.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) 240-3530. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier 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: 2014-08069-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/DefaultManagement/ TrusteeServices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2014-08069-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) 240-3530. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier 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 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 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) 9608299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/ MortgageServices/DefaultManagement /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) 240-3530. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier April 10, 17 and 24, 2015) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: PIZZA BARN, INC. (2015B2095), 11401 Kernville Road, Kernville, CA 93238. Mailing address: P.O. Box 851, Kernville, CA 93238. REGISTRANT: Pizza Barn, Inc., 11401

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices Legal Notices, Continued from page 10 Kernville Road, Kernville, CA 93238. Date the business commenced: 04/01/2015. 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: Bradley Alexander, President. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 04/01/2015 and 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 DBA #1: XANDER FARM (2015B2096), 6147 Cyrus Canyon Road, Kernville, CA 93238. Mailing address: 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. 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: Bradley J. Alexander. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 04/01/2015 and 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 DBA #1: GARLAND'S DRYWALL (2015-B1991), DBA#2: LITTLE HANDS DAYCARE (2015-B1992), 117 Williams Street, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailing address: P.O. Box 3854, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. REGISTRANTS: Garland Lee Miller and Elizabeth Garza Miller, 117 Williams Street, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Date the business commenced: 09/03/2013. Business is being conducted as a Married Couple. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Elizabeth G. Miller. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 03/27/2015 and 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 DBA #1: RIVERBEND COTTAGE (2015-B2024), 109 Piute Street, Kernville, CA 93238. Mailing address: 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. 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: Renee Prodan. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 03/30/2015 and expires 03/30/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-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. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2014-04676-CA, Loan No.: 7192464282, A.P.N.: 028-152-04-00 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 09/27/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANA-

TION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Juan Agredano, a Single Man. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 10/04/2006 as Instrument No. 0206245850 in Book --, Page --- and of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 05/13/2015 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: $276,545.27. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: TS: 2014-04676CA. More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 332 Oak Street, Shafter, CA 93263, A.P.N.: 028152-04-00. 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 $276,545.27. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 9608299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/MortgageSe rvices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServ ices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2014-04676-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 31, 2015. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier April 17, April 24 and May 1, 2015) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2014-04412-CA, Loan No.: 7100708788, A.P.N.: 030-491-16-00 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 11/06/2006. 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: Charles Stovall and Clara M. Stovall, Husband and Wife as Joint

Tenants. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 11/16/2006 as Instrument No. 0206284119 in Book ---, Page --- and of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 05/13/2015 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: $157,271.78. 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: 2014-04412-CA. More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1632 Broadway Street, Wasco, CA 93280, A.P.N.: 030491-16-00. 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 $157,271.78. 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) 9608299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/MortgageSe rvices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServ ices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2014-04412-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 31, 2015. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier April 17, April 24 and May 1, 2015) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: THE CREATIVE CRAFTER LLC (2015-B2074), 12301 A Highway 178, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Mailing address: P.O. Box 214, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. REGISTRANT: The Creative Crafter LLC, 1267 Willis Street, Suite 200, Redding, CA 96001. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as a Limited Liability Company. 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: Lauren M. Colella-Emery, Manager. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 03/31/2015 and expires 03/31/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River

Courier April 17, 24, May 1 and 8, 2015. ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: SOUTH VALLEY WELDING (2015- B0590) Street address of business: 7520 Sutters Mill Street, Bakersfield, CA 93313. Mailing address of Business: 7520 Sutters Mill Street, Bakersfield, CA 93313. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: South Valley Water Trucks, Inc., 7520 Sutters Mill Street, Bakersfield, CA 93313. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 01/26/2015. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 04/01/2015. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by M. Dominquez, Deputy Clerk (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier: April 17, 24, May 1 and 8, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: DEDICATED DENTAL-CALIFORNIA DENTAL CENTER (2015B2218) 3400 Wible Road, Bakersfield, CA 93309. Mailing address: 9800 South LaCienega Boulevard, Suite 800, Inglewood, CA 90301. REGISTRANT: Dedicated Dental Systems, Inc., 9800 South LaCienega Boulevard, Suite 800, Inglewood, CA 90301. Date the business commenced: 07/09/1985. 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: Scott McCloud, Secretary. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 04/08/2015 and expires 04/08/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier April 17, 24, May 1 and 8, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: GENTLE DENTAL SERVICE CORPORATION (2015-B2222), 3400 Wible Road, Bakersfield, CA 93309. Mailing address: 9800 South LaCienega Boulevard, Suite 800, Inglewood, CA 90301. REGISTRANT: Dedicated Dental Systems, Inc., 9800 South LaCienega Boulevard, Suite 800, Inglewood, CA 90301. Date the business commenced: 07/09/1985. 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: Scott McCloud, Secretary. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 04/08/2015 and expires 04/08/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier April 17, 24, May 1 and 8, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: DEDICATED DENTAL-PANAMA WIBLE (2015-B2219), 3150 Panama Lane, Suite 1, Bakersfield, CA 93313. Mailing address: 9800 South LaCienega Boulevard, Suite 800, Inglewood, CA 90301. REGISTRANT: Dedicated Dental Systems, Inc., 9800 South LaCienega Boulevard, Suite 800, Inglewood, CA 90301. Date the business commenced: 07/09/1985. 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: Scott McCloud, Secretary. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 04/08/2015 and expires 04/08/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier April 17, 24, May 1 and 8, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: DEDICATED DENTAL-VALLEY (2015-B2220), 20300 Valley Boulevard, Suite A, Bakersfield, CA 93561. Mailing address: 9800 South LaCienega Boulevard, Suite 800, Inglewood, CA 90301. REGISTRANT: Dedicated Dental Systems, Inc., 9800 South LaCienega Boulevard, Suite 800, Inglewood, CA 90301. Date the business commenced: 07/09/1985. 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: Scott McCloud, Secretary. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 04/08/2015 and expires 04/08/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier April 17, 24, May 1 and 8, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: DEDICATED DENTAL-TOWN & COUNTRY (2015-B2224), 8200 Stockdale Highway, Suite M-9, Bakersfield, CA 93311. Mailing address: 9800 South LaCienega Boulevard, Suite 800, Inglewood, CA 90301. REGISTRANT: Dedicated Dental Systems, Inc., 9800 South LaCienega Boulevard, Suite 800,

Inglewood, CA 90301. Date the business commenced: 07/09/1985. 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: Scott McCloud, Secretary. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 04/08/2015 and expires 04/08/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier April 17, 24, May 1 and 8, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: DEDICATED DENTALROSEDALE (2015-B2225), 9600 Rosedale Highway, Suite A, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Mailing address: 9800 South LaCienega Boulevard, Suite 800, Inglewood, CA 90301. REGISTRANT: Dedicated Dental Systems, Inc., 9800 South LaCienega Boulevard, Suite 800, Inglewood, CA 90301. Date the business commenced: 07/09/1985. 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: Scott McCloud, Secretary. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 04/08/2015 and expires 04/08/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier April 17, 24, May 1 and 8, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: DEDICATED DENTAL (2015B2223), 3400 Wible Road, Bakersfield, CA 93309. Mailing address: 9800 South LaCienega Boulevard, Suite 800, Inglewood, CA 90301. REGISTRANT: Dedicated Dental Systems, Inc., 9800 South LaCienega Boulevard, Suite 800, Inglewood, CA 90301. Date the business commenced: 07/09/1985. 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: Scott McCloud, Secretary. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 04/08/2015 and expires 04/08/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier April 17, 24, May 1 and 8, 2015. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2014-07236-CA, Loan No.: 30488431, A.P.N.: 056-230-37-00 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 11/05/1999. 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: Norman Sparks, a Married Man as His Sole and Separate Property. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 11/30/1999 as Instrument No. 0199169986 in Book --, Page --- and of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 05/20/2015 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: $33,959.56. 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: 2014-07236CA. More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 5723 Solsburg Street, Inyokern, CA 93527, A.P.N.: 056-230-37-00. 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 $33,959.56. 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) 9608299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/MortgageSe rvices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeSer vices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2014-07236-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, 2015. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier April 24, May 1 and 8, 2015) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: LIVINGSPACES BUILDING CONTRACTORS (2015-B2145), 3400 Pegasus Drive #80842, Bakersfield, CA 93380. Mailing address: 3400 Pegasus Drive #80842, Bakersfield, CA 93380. REGISTRANT: Harlan Alan Ode, 8407 Waterfield, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Date the business commenced: 02/18/2015. 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: Harlan Alan Ode. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 04/03/2015 and expires 04/03/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: S. Hermosillo. Published by the Kern River Courier April 24, May 1, 8 and 15, 2015. ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: T AND A TOOL AND SUPPLY (2015- B2380) Street address of business: 3824 Troutdale Court, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Mailing address of Business: 3824 Troutdale Court, Bakersfield, CA 93312. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Tiffany Evette Guerrero, 3824 Troutdale Court, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 04/14/2015. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 04/16/2015. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk by J. Bojorquez, Deputy Clerk (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier: April 24, May 1, 8 and 15, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: T AND A SUPPLY AND SAFETY (2015-B2435), 3824 Troutdale Court, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Mailing address: 3824 Troutdale Court, Bakersfield, CA 93312. REGISTRANT: Tiffany Evette Guerrero, 3824 Troutdale Court, Bakersfield, CA 93312. 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: Harlan Alan Ode. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 04/16/2015 and expires 04/16/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier April 24, May 1, 8 and 15, 2015.

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The California Hatchery system Kern River Hatchery The Kern River Hatchery was established in 1928 in response to angling pressure in the Southern Sierra Nevada and Central Valley region. The hatchery raises and releases approximately 220,000 rainbow trout into the rivers, lakes and streams of Tulare and Kern counties each year.

California Department of Fish and Wildlife Hatchery System Kern River Hatchery is one of 21 hatchery facilities operated by the state. Hatcheries stock more than 11 million trout and 36 million salmon and steelhead in more than 90 locations annually. Various trout strains are stocked in high mountain lakes, low-elevation reservoirs and in numerous lakes, rivers and streams. Salmon and steelhead are released in rivers and direct tributaries to the Pacific Ocean, with the exception of Kokanee salmon, which are planted in inland reservoirs.

California Hatchery System-Supported Trout Programs

■ Put and Take Program The Hatchery’s Catchable Trout Program raises fish to an average weight of 1/2 pound or 10-12 inches in total length. Trout are stocked in waters that are heavily fished and provide easy access for anglers. Small roadside lakes and streams are often included in this stocking effort. These waters normally lack the natural production to support angler demand. ■ Put and Grow Program Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Put and Grow Program raises trout and salmon from three to six inches in length to stock in watersheds that support growth and survival, but where spawning habitat may be inadequate or predation threatens their survival. These smaller fish are planted in native waters, aerial planted in high mountain lakes and used for inland salmon stocking programs.

■ Wild and Heritage Trout Program The hatchery system supports the Heritage and Wild Trout Program statewide by remotely spawning and raising native strains. These strains include Eagle Lake, Lahontan Cutthroat, California Golden, and soon, the Kern River Rainbow trout. ■ Classroom Aquarium Education Program or CAEP CDFW hatcheries support the CAEP statewide education program by providing salmon, steelhead and trout eggs to teachers and classrooms that raise and release the fish in designated waters. This program fosters awareness of the life stages and needs of salmonids among school-aged children and illustrates how our actions can affect aquatic ecosystems. ■ Fishing in the City Urban fishing is no urban myth with the Department’s Fishing in the City Program. CDFW began this program in 1993 to promote fishing in Sacramento, Los Angeles and San Francisco’s metropolitan areas. Hatcheries stock trout and catfish prior to fishing clinics and instruction is available for everyone, beginners and advanced alike. This program promotes fishing and outdoor activity as well as awareness of the effects of pollution on the aquatic environment. ■ Trout Fest The newest addition to hatcherysupported programs, Trout Fest is modeled after the long-running Kern River Hatchery Trout Fest in Kernville. Participants learn the basics of fishing and responsible angling at these fun-filled events for all ages. Activities include trout tasting, fly tying and casting and fishing for participants up through age 15. ■ Visit the website at: Go to http://www.dfg.ca.gov/fish/ Hatcheries/ to learn more about California State hatchery locations and their individual programs.

Friends of the Hatchery

With a little help from our friends Saul McGarity, president Friends of the Hatchery Friends of the Hatchery was formed in 1995 by a small group of like-minded individuals and businesses dedicated to preventing the closure of the Kern River Hatchery. Today the FOH continues to support and promote the hatchery with its efforts to provide the best possible recreational fishery in the Kern River watershed. Members freely give their time and financial support to maintain the Hatchery grounds, staff the Fishing and Natural History Museum and host public awareness events at the Hatchery. Those events that the FOH hosts are: Trout Fest, Cartwright-Hays Day,

Whiskey Flat Days, picnicking, clean facilities and are ADA accessible. Guided group tours are available by contacting the Friends of the Hatchery for scheduling and more information. The museum is open Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Kern River Hatchery is open to the public seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free to both the hatchery and museum. On behalf of many volunteers, we are proud to bring the fishing experience to the many children who visit from the local schools in Kern County. We have recently seen the group tours from the schools grow to more than 650. Come by and experience the hatchery and museum as well as feeding the fish.

Trout Fest sponsors Trout Fest is sponsored by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Kern River Hatchery, Friends of the Kern River Hatchery and funded by Sport Fish Restoration. This community event is also supported by: Aguabonita Flyfishers, Southern Sierra Fly Fishers and Kern River Fly Fishers. ■ For more information check out the website at: www.dfg.ca.gov/Events/Trout_Fest or contact us at troutfest@wildlife.ca.gov