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Derby

Isabella Lake Fishing Derby

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Special Edition

Forest Service welcomes anglers for Isabella Lake Fishing Derby

Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier

Michael Batelaan Courier Out & about Fishing Derby volunteers began setting the stage Tuesday morning for the 28th Annual Lake Isabella Fishing Derby by planting the approximately 10,000 rainbow trout they raised for the 2017 Derby. The 2,000 lbs of fish that averaged five fish per pound at about 6 inches average length when

April 2017

Situation report Rick Brown, USACE Courier Update ■ The Corps continues construction on the USFS Admin/Warehouse building, USFS Fire Station, and temporary construction trailer campus. Construction of each facility is expected to be complete in August, October, and April 2017, respectively. ■ Southern California Edison is constructing power substations to be

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Friday low 46° Cloudy with showers

Fishermen are lining up on the shoreline as volulteers begin the Derby planting Inset: Keri Swindle, outgoing Chamber office coordinator, releases the first of the Derby trout Tuesday.

Alicia Embrey, Forest Public Affairs Officer Courier Release

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Friday high 65° Cooler, afternoon rain

Chasing Rainbows

Happy Campers

For one weekend each spring, Lake Isabella becomes a fishing Mecca for competitive anglers. The Isabella Lake Fishing Derby, April 8-10, has become a long-standing tradition, bringing thousands of visitors to the Kern River Valley. The Kern River Ranger District of the Sequoia National Forest ensures that the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce, who oversees the event, has a Forest Service Special Use Permit in place. The SUP provides guidance to ensure this large event has limited negative impacts on the environment or other users. The SUP also ensures that the Sequoia National Forest is prepared for the influx of fun-seeking, fishing enthusiasts; and we are! ■ Developed campgrounds There are many camping options on the Kern River Ranger District for the 28th Annual Isabella Lake Fishing Derby. Pioneer Point, Paradise Cove, Boulder Gulch and Tillie Creek campgrounds are open and have first-come, first served sites available at $25 per night. Group sites at Tillie Creek, French Gulch and Camp 9 are also available. Campground reservations for these sites can be made by calling 1877-444-6777 or through www.recre-

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they arrived fed and raised in four netted cages at Reds Marina now average about a pound plus. Those fish coupled with 5,000 lbs of trophy sized Nebraska Tail Walkers that were delivered this week should make for one exciting Derby. Nebraska Tail Walkers are farm raised to become well muscled Rainbow Trout. They are called "tail walkers" because they have their own unique dance as you reel them in. They give a fight while an angler is trying to reel them in, giving the angler an adrenaline rush never experienced with other

trout. The 24 Derby commitee volunteers along with five pontoon boats shuttled the excited rainbows raised here locally around the lake making sure to distribute them evenly. The total prize money up for grabs has been set at $32,800 in cash prizes and giveaways. The Fishing Derby moved from being from being a tagged trout derby to one of a blind bogey format due to changes in fishing regulations that no longer allow fish being tagged and to make more money available to more people fishing the derby. Although the Derby

used by the Phase II construction contractor. Using electrified equipment will reduce the number of generators used by the contractor. ■ The Corps vegetation mitigation contractor is installing deer fences to protect our efforts at the South Fork and Sprague Ranch properties. ■ The Corps completed the Phase II Dams and Spillways design and has begun the contracting process. Solicitation of the Phase II contract was posted on March 30 with a contract award expected by the end of fall 2017. ■ The Corps continues to work with the Kern River Watermaster and downstream water users to lower the lake's water levels ahead of spring runoff from snowmelt. ■ Once the SR155 turn lane design for French Gulch is complete, a con-

tract will be solicited for construction of the turn lane. Solicitation is anticipated in summer 2017. ■ The Corps is drafting Supplemental Environmental Assessment #6 (SEA #6) addressing cultural concerns at the SR155 turn lane. We expect to release SEA #6 for public review in April 2017, with public meetings at the following dates and locations: Tuesday, April 25: 6 to 8 p.m. at Kern Valley Veterans Center, Lake Isabella. Wednesday, April 26: 6 to 8 p.m. at Kernville Elementary School, Kernville. ■ The pre-construction engineering and design is now complete. ■ Construction of USFS facilities began fall 2016. ■ Dams and spillways construction 2017-2022.

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Saturday high 53° A brief shower or two Saturday low 35° Mainly clear Sunday high 61° Mostly sunny Sunday low 34° Clear Accuweather.com

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Fishing Derby April 8, 9 & 10, 2017

$32,800 in cash prizes and giveaways ■ Children's rod and reels, bobbers, stringers and tackle boxes will be given out at Derby Headquarters to registered children as long as supplies last. ■ There will be first, second, third, fourth and fifth place prizes of $2,000, $1,500, $1,000, $500 and $250. The first place prize doubles if you are wearing a Derby t-shirt. ■ Trout Lake Lotto 50/50 ■ Blind Bogey where ten people win $100 each of the three days of the Derby ■ The Bobber Bowl prizes still here as in previous years ■ A special prize drawing of a Crestliner 1667 CRV boat and trailer with a 9.9 Mercury motor, plus a gear and accessory package courtesy of Richard's Boat and RV Center of Lancaster and Western Outdoor News Tickets for the can be had for $20 each or 5 for $100. The tickets will be available until the drawing during the Derby.

fun & games

Pastor Wenzel shows the light of your world.

Bodfish Bob dresses up his recipe column this week.

Fun & games begin on the Courier puzzle pages.

Buy, sell & trade in the Courier Marketplace.

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water data: Wednesday, 6 p.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 241,634 acre-feet 2016 Reservoir peak 153,102 acre-feet Pool maximum 568,075 acre-feet Restricted pool imit 361,250 acre-feet Upper Kern Inflow 2,877 cfs* Lower Kern Outflow 4,065 cfs Borel Canal Outflow 0 cfs (stopped) Data from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers cfs=cubic feet per second 1 cu.ft. = 7.48 U.S. gallons 1 ac.ft.= 325,851 U.S. gal. *(5-hr average Kernville)

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Published Fridays Spotlighting the best of the Kern River Valley Publisher Michael Batelaan Editors, Writers Michael Batelaan

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■ Fishing Derby weekend April 8, 9, and 10 The total prize money up for grabs has been set at $32,800 in cash prizes and giveaways. You can register at the Derby Headquarters at the Moose Lodge 6732 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella prior to the start of the Derby. No entries will be accepted after 7 a.m. Saturday, April 8. No exceptions. ■ Keepers of the Kern April 8 and 9 Keepers will be joining up with Leave No Trace and Kern River Conservancy for the Isabella Lake Fishing Derby. Keepers will be taking care of trash and handing out trash bags and information on keeping our lake trash free. Meet at Old Isabella Road Rec. area at 10 a.m. both days. For more information or to RSVP, call 760-376-2963, 360-3248178 or 760-376-5964. ■ Keepers of the Kern April 10 and 11 Upper River. Meet Keepers at the parking area at 8 a.m. across from Headquarters Campground just above Riverkern. They invite you to come spend a couple of hours on the beautiful Kern River to help make a difference. There are still no trash bins and portables in place, so that makes it so important to get out and about. For more information or to RSVP, call 760-376-2963, 360-324-8178 or 760-376-5964.

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Regular activities Fridays

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

Saturdays

■ 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. 760-379-3394 ■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers square dancing, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

Sundays

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

Mondays

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

Tuesdays

■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 10 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern Valley Garden Group. 760-379-1129. ■ 10 a.m. - noon; 1p.m.- 3 p.m. Kern County ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., L.I. ■ Noon to 2 p.m. No cost craft class, Faith Community Church. Call 760-812-0755. ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, VFW Lake Isabella. 760-376-3138. ■ 2 p.m. KRV Cemetery District. (2nd Tue. every other month). Public invited. 760-376-2189. ■ 3:30 - 5 p.m. (4th Tue.), Kern River Valley Collaborative, Veterans Hall, Rm. 1., Lake Isabella. 760-379-2556, ext. 601. ■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-Bodfish Property Owners, Senior Center, Lake Isabella 760-379-5552. ■ 6:30 p.m., (2nd Tue.) Epilepsy Support Group, Bakersfield. 760-376-1606 or 760-258-5272. ■ 7 p.m., (4th Tue.), KRV Historical Society, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

Wednesdays

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

■ Library book sale April 10 and 11 The Friends of the Library book sales the Tuesday of each month. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Set-up and presale on Monday from 4 to 6 p.m. in the community room at the main library, 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd.

■ Wild Flower Field Trip April 10 The Historical Society will join the "Meandering Mondays", sponsored by the Sequoia Forest Keeper to explore wildflowers in our area. Meet at 8 a.m. at the Kernville Fire Station to car pool. The trip should last about 2 hours. Bring drinks, snacks, cameras, binoculars, and a field guide. Wear sturdy shoes, hats, sunscreen and bug repellent. This is a first come, first served field trip, limited to 24 participants. Please call JoAnne Johnson, to make a reservation for the trip at 503-298-9395 or email moosecreek_@msn .com. ■ Kern Transit needs meeting April 10 Kern Transit wants to know about unmet transportation needs. Join them from 5 to 7 p.m. at the lake Isabella Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd. or submit comments to Kern Transit, 2700 M St., Bakersfield, CA 93301 or by email to info@kerntransit.org. ■ Good Friday/Tenebrae service April 14 The Chancel Choir will present the service through story and song at 7 p.m. Kernville

■ 9:30 -11:30a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Senior Hall Lake Isabella. 760-379-5986 or 661-867-2579. ■ 10:00 a.m., T.A.P. Thought and Perception or, 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. ■ 1 - 2:30 p.m., Grief Support Group, Optimal Hospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd. ■ 6 p.m. (1st Wed.), American Legion Riders Post 711 VFW Hall, 2811 Nugget Lake Isabella. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion and Auxiliary Post 711Veterans/Senior Hall Lake Isabella. Post 711 VFW Hall, 2811 Nugget Lake Isabella. ■ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Live band. ■ 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, 2nd and 4th, except holidays,Wofford Blvd., Wofford Hts. ■ 7 p.m., Al-Anon, Christ's Fellowship Church, Wofford Hts. 760-379-7312 or 760-378-0041.

Thursdays

■ 9 a.m. - noon First and Third Thursdays, Kern County Veteran's Services County complex, 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella 661-868-7300. ■ 8:30 and 10 a.m., Mediyoga, Lake Isabella Senior Center. ■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 9:30 a.m., (3rd Thu.), Fire Safe Council, Supervisor’s office, County Bldg., Lake Isabella. ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., LI ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, VFW Lake Isabella. 760-376-3138. ■10:30 a.m. Toddler Story Time, Lake Isabella Library, 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. 760-549-2083. ■ 11:45 a.m. (4th Thu.), KRV Women’s Club meeting, Elks Lodge. ■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831 ■ Noon - 3 p.m., Artists Workshop, Senior Center, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. $9 per yr 760-379-5831 ■ Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove. ■ 5 - 7 p.m., VFW Taco Thursday, open to public. 760379-3877. ■ 4-6 p.m. (3rd Thur.), 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. (1st Thurs.) Kern River Rockhound Club. MGM Jewelry Store, 6749 Wofford Blvd. Wofford Heights. 760-812-1120. ■ 7 p.m. (4th 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.

United Methodist Church, 251 Big Blue Road. ■ Drought Emergency Food Assistance April 15 Community Action Partnership of Kern Food Bank (CAPK Food Bank) is continuing to distribute Drought Emergency Food Assistance Program food in addition to its regular food distribution in Lake Isabella from 9 to 11 a.m. at 3628 Suhre Street, Lake Isabella. For information, contact CAPK relations technician Yazid Alawgarey at 661398-4520. ■ Easter Color Fun Run April 15 Don’t miss out. Starts at 11 a.m. at Wofford Heights Park. Call760-376-6402 for more information. ■ Easter egg hunt April 16 Don't miss the annual Easter egg hunt at the Kissack Ranch in Mt. Mesa starting at 1 p.m. This Kern Valley tradition has been going on for over 50 years. ■ Kern County Museum Field Trip April 18 The Historical Society will be going to the Kern County Museum in Bakersfield and have a tour of the newly restored boyhood home of country music legend Merle Haggard, and also tour the Howell House and Lopez Hill House. There is a $15 charge to visit so please bring cash. We will leave the Senior Center at 9 a.m. If you need to car pool let us know. The tour will begin at 10 a.m. Please call 503-298-9395 or email moosecreek_@msn.com if you plan to join in. ■ Tubatulabal Rock Art April 19 The next exciting museum class at the museum annex, at 1 p.m. will feature speaker Dr. Alan Garfinkel Gold, a California anthropologist/archaeologist who has focused his research efforts, working with the South Fork Kern River Native peoples, the Tubatulabal. Archaeology, rock art and linguistic data support the premise that the Tubatulabal cultural tradition is of long standing in the South Fork Valley of the Kern River and the interior Kern Plateau. After the presentation, the class will go to the Lodge at Painted Rock, to look at the rock art there. ■ Senator Fuller office in KRV April 20 The Senator's office hours will be held at the Kern River Valley County Administrative Building from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Senator Fuller holds these to facilitate communication between her office and the communities she serves. To schedule an appointment with a member of the staff, call 661-323-0443. ■ Congressman McCarthy mobile office, April 20 The mobile office will be held from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the Kern County Administration Building's conference room. Keenan Hochschild, McCarthy's field representative, will meet with visitors in Lake Isabella and report back to the Congressman. For more information, contact 661-327-3611. ■ Kern Valley Bioregions Festival April 22 Join the celebration of the unique biological diversity of the Kern Valley at free events in Circle Park in Kernville and the Kern River Preserve in Weldon. ■ Hot Springs Valley Wetlands site visit April 23 "Hot Springs Valley Wetlands Walk-Past, Present, Future," Kern River Valley Bioregions Festival site visit with Bob Barnes, 9 to 11 a.m. Free, but there is a participant limit. Sign up through the Bioregions Festival's Wendy Rannals at wrannals@fs.fed.us.

AA Meetings

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

Bingo Guide

■ Saturday, noon, South Fork Women’s Club, 6488 Fay Ranch Road., Weldon ■ Sunday, 11 a.m., Moose Lodge, 6732 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. ■ Wednesday, 1 p.m., Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.

All events are subject to change. Submissions to the free Courier Calendar must be received by 1 p.m. on Tuesday to make Friday’s issue. Calendar listing may be edited for space available. Items deemed general business advertising will not be accepted. Information compiled from direct submissions to office@kernrivercourier.com and krvmastercalendar. com.

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Reprinted from June 8, 2008

Things I have noticed...

Fishing for fun

Rod Middleworth Courier Columnist

Announcements

Community

McCarthy Announces High School Art Competition Congressman McCarthy announced today that he is inviting all high school students in the 23rd Congressional District to compete in the 2017 Annual "An Artistic Discovery" Congressional Art Competition for high school students. High school students from Kern, Tulare, and Los Angeles counties who reside in the 23rd Congressional District can submit artwork on a wide variety of subjects and mediums. The deadline for submission is Friday, April 21. Entries will be accepted at McCarthy's Bakersfield office. The winning entry from Congressman Kevin McCarthy's 23rd Congressional District will be displayed in a corridor leading to the United States Capitol for one year. The artwork must be an original concept, two dimensional and no larger than 26" x 26" (the measurement should allow for framing) and 4" in depth. Paintings (oil, watercolor, acrylic, etc.), computer generated art, photography, drawings, collages and prints (lithographs, silk screens, monotypes, woodcuts and intaglio methods) are acceptable. The winner of the overall competition will receive roundtrip airline tickets to travel to the exhibit opening in Washington, D.C. in June. In addition to the overall winner of the competition, awards will be given to those who place first, second and third in the following three categories: photography, computer generated art, and artwork of all other mediums. All artwork will be exhibited to the public at an awards reception on Thursday, May 11, from 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at Metro Galleries located at 1604 19th Street in Bakersfield. For further information, please contact Congressman McCarthy's Bakersfield office at 661-327-3611 or any high school art department in the 23rd Congressional District.

Kern Transit wants to know Kern Transit would like to know about the unmet transportation needs at a meeting to be held April 10 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Lake Isabella Senior Center 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd. If you cannot attend but would like to submit your comments, you can do so by April 30 to Kern Transit, 2700 M St. #400, Bakersfield, CA 93301 or email info@kerntransit.org. You can call for more information at 661-862-5032.

Isabella Visitor Center Farewell Event In 1991, the Sequoia National Forest made a land transfer with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Following the land transfer, the employees of the Greenhorn Ranger District moved from their office at the mouth of the Lower Kern River Canyon into the vacated USACE building. The office space and work center will be demolished later this year to make way for the new spillway at Isabella Lake. In celebration and remembrance of the Isabella Visitor Center, the Forest Service will be holding a farewell event for past and present employees to gather and reminisce. This gathering will be held Friday, May 19, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Lake Isabella Visitor Center, 4875 Ponderosa Drive, Lake Isabella, Ca. Current and previous District

All my life (at least since I was 5 or 6) I have loved to fish. From my first fish caught when I was 5 to last week when I was a lot older and caught a Middleworth limit of trout, I have been smitten with the fishing bug. There is absolutely no better cure for mind problems than throwing a fishing line in the water, kicking back and waiting for some piscatorial action. There are all kinds of fishing methods that a person can use, but my favorite is the one where a minimum of effort is expended. Here's my recipe. I go to Paradise Cove in my Ford Ranger. I park with my windshield facing the water about 15 feet away. I put my two rods out on special holders, bait my hooks, cast my lines and set the special gizmo that tells me when I get a bite. And here is the important part. If it's warm but not too warm, I sit on a folding chair. If it's too hot or too cold, I sit in the cab of the truck. Then I whip out one of my paperback novels, hoping that I don't start catching fish and ruin my reading. In the background my radio is playing. In a sack next to me is an apple or a food bar and a couple of bottles of water. Occasionally I look up to see if I have gotten or am getting a bite. If I'm lucky and fish haven't disturbed my line, I go back to my novel.

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How Do I Find a Grant? Workshop for Nonprofits Kern County Library presents a workshop on finding grants for your nonprofit organization. Librarian Katherine Ross will introduce Foundation Center Directory, a free online database at the Beale Memorial Library. The workshop will be held in the 2nd-floor Computer Lab at Beale Memorial Library, 701 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, on Tuesday, April 25, from 5 to 7 p.m. The workshop is free, and there is no sign-up required. Beale Memorial Library is a Funding Information Network partner of Foundation Center, the leading source of information about philanthropy worldwide. The Foundation Center Directory provides access to of over 140,000 foundations, corporate giving programs, and grant-making public charities in the U.S. For more information, visit kerncountylibrary.org, or call 661-868-0701.

Kern Valley Bioregions Festival Five of the six California bioregions (defined by characteristics of the natural envi-

Come and go communion Come when you can... leave when you must Everyone is invited to partake of communion and prayer Good Friday April 14 from 3 to 6pm at the Garden Community Fellowship 2931 Erskine Creek Road, Lake Isabella 2 Peter 3:18

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

Rangers will give remarks at 11 a.m. If you are a past or present employee and would like to attend, please - RSVP by May 15, to Yvonne Stockwell, Visitor Info Specialist, at 760-379-5646, ext. 514, or Cindy Thill, Public Affairs/Fire, at 760-376-3781, ext. 625, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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This is totally relaxing and fun to do. You're killing several birds with one stone. You're fishing, you're resting, you're getting some sun and you're catching up on your reading and you're listening to music. A real win-win situation. (And occasionally I catch a fish!) If I am full of vim and vigor and it's warm, I get out my float tube, my special rod and reel, my bait, my swim fins, my life jacket and my portable radio, and usually enter the water next to one of the marinas. To get into the water with a float tube around your waist, you must walk backwards into the water. The water temperature is always a shock but if the day is warm, you forget about the cold and the fishing begins. Catching a big catfish from a float tube is really fun. If the cat is big enough and your line holds, you can get a free ride around the marina. Once again, the key is to enjoy the day, the sun, the scenery and to put your mind on zero, with only the bite of a fish to spoil your reverie. Be sure your fishing pole and your radio are securely fastened onto your float tube. If not, you could end up like me one exciting day. That's when I dropped my pole into the water, never to be seen again. Earlier that same day I lost a perfectly good radio. In spite of my "don't care" fishing efforts, when I'm sitting in my chair at Paradise Cove I usually do catch a few. And sometimes I keep one or two for dinner.

53 Then Jesus said to them, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink His blood, you have no life in you. 54Whoever eats My flesh and drinks My blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day. 55For My flesh is food indeed,[a] and My blood is drink indeed. 56He who eats My flesh and drinks My blood abides in Me, and I in him. 57As the living Father sent Me, and I live because of the Father, so he who feeds on Me will live because of Me. John 6:53-57NKJV

Sunday Worship 11:00a.m. Wednesday Bible Study Pastor: Jim Cox 2931 Erskine Creek Rd. Lake Isabella

760-223-5293

Kernville United Methodist Church Invites you to attend our Good Friday/Tenebrae Service at 7:00pm on April 14th, where our Chancel Choir will present the service through story and song. Come mourn with us a while. Then on Easter Sunday, the 16th of April, join us again for breakfast from 8:00 to 9:15am, then stay and celebrate the joy of Easter in our Morning Worship at 9:30am. Kernville United Methodist Church 251 Big Blue Road, Kernville

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Everyone in the Kern Valley is invited to partake of communion on April 14 at the Garden Community Fellowship 2931 Erskine Creek Road, Lake Isabella from 3 to 6 p.m. This is a come when you can and leave when you must event.

Easter Vigil Saturday, April 15 St. Jude Catholic Church at 86 Nellie Dent Drive in Wofford Heights will hold an Easter Vigil at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 15. Call 760-376-2416 for more information.

First Baptist Church of Kernville Easter Celebration First Baptist Church of Kernville invites everyone to the Easter Celebration and massive Easter egg hunt on Easter Sunday, April 16 at 10 a.m. at the Kern Valley Golf Course.

Kernville Methodist Good Friday and Easter Services Kernville United Methodist Church located at 251 Big Blue Road in Kernville, invites you to attend their Good Friday/Tenebrae Service at 7 p.m. on April 14, where the Chancel Choir will present the service through story and song. Come mourn with them a while. Then on Easter Sunday, the 16th of April, join them again for breakfast from 8 to 9:15 a.m., and stay and celebrate the joy of Easter in the Morning Worship at 9:30 a.m.

Bible Trivia By Wilson Casey 1. Is the book of Gethsemane in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. What's the only book of the Bible (KJV) that mentions Christ's tomb being sealed? Matthew, Mark, Luke, John 3. Who rolled away the stone from the mouth of Jesus' tomb? Simon, An angel, Villagers, Disciples 4. Jesus ate fish and what else first after the resurrection? Figs, Berries, Honeycomb, Manna 5. Which disciple doubted Jesus had risen unless he could see the wounds? Peter, Andrew, Thomas, Thaddeus 6. From Acts 1, how long did Jesus remain before He ascended into heaven?3 hours, 1 day, 7 days, 40 days 1) Neither; 2) Matthew; 3) An angel; 4) Honeycomb; 5) Thomas; 6) 40 days

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The light in your world Chris Wenzel Courier Columnist On the very first day of creation in the book of Genesis, the first recorded words of God were, "Let there be light." From that moment, the Wenzel earth and all of humanity has literally become dependent on light. We simply cannot function without it! Studies have been done over the years to determine just how much light affects a person. What they learned was enlightening. Light has the ability to affect our moods. The less light there is and the longer we live without it, the more likely we are to become depressed. They also discovered that light affects our concentration, our productivity, and it even affects our decision-making. Light is absolutely important to us. In Scripture, it isn't any different when you consider the spiritual aspect. The Word of God is a light and a lamp, giving us understanding and direction. The birth of Christ is likened to a great light shining upon people living in darkness. And the Bible declares that God is light. In John 8:12 Jesus says, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." In order to really understand the impact of these words, we have to look at the circumstance that took place just prior to this statement. Most of us are familiar with the story of the woman caught in adul-

tery. Pharisees and teachers of the law bring a woman before Jesus, looking for a way to trap Him. After the leaders point to the what the Law of Moses declared, they ask Jesus what He would do. With words that made a greater impact than any of their stones could, He tells them, "Let any one of you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her." With that statement, everyone of her accusers slowly drop their stones and one-by-one leave convicted. What I find ironic about the religious leaders actions and what I think they never considered, was that they brought this woman to the right person. Looking at the woman Jesus tells her, "Go now and leave your life of sin." Those words revealed two things: the sinfulness of the woman, and the graciousness of God. Being the one person who could have stoned her, Jesus instead demonstrates grace and mercy. He didn't excuse her sin, but she didn't receive the just punishment that He could have carried out. Rather He gave her the opportunity to walk away from her life of sin. Where condemnation and shame would be expected, the Light of the world revealed His hope. At that moment, He became the light in her world. In the same way, God sheds His grace on you when you leave your life of sin and put your faith in the Son of God. Like the woman, everything will change when Jesus becomes the light in your world! Christopher Wenzel is pastor of Canyon Hills-Kern River Valley (Formerly New Life Assembly of God)

Valley places of Worship Kernville

■ Kernville First Baptist Church 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-376-6403 ■ Kernville United Methodist Church 251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville. Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. 760-376-2751 ■ St. Peter’s Anglican Church 44 Big Blue Road (Alta One), 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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■ 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. ■ Canyon Hills Kern River Valley 25 Arden Av., Wofford Hts. Sunday 10:30 a.m. & Thursday 6 p.m. 760-376-6402 ■ Faith Community North Campus 20 W. Panorama, Wofford Hts. Sunday Service 10 and 11:15 a.m. 760-376-6719 ■ St. Jude Catholic Church 86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights. Sun, 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m. 760-376-2416

Lake Isabella/Mt.Mesa NOTICE OF VACANCY Date: March 27, 2017 From: Barbara Casas, Secretary, Board of Directors This notice is to announce a vacancy on the Kern Valley Healthcare District Board of Directors. The District is taking applications to fill the seat of Tom Wright, which became vacant on March 18, 2017. The successful applicant will serve in this position until the next general District election. Interested candidates may apply for the position by completing the Application for Appointment to Fill Board of Directors Vacancy. Applications are available in Kern Valley Healthcare District's Administrative Office, or can obtained on the KVHD website at www.kvhd.org. The deadline to submit an application is April 14, 2017. Applications may be delivered to Heidi Sage, in person at 6412 Laurel Ave., Lake Isabella, California 93240, by fax to (760) 379-0066, or by email to heidisage@kvhd.org. For further information on this position, please contact Heidi Sage at (760) 379-2681 ext. 679, or via email at heidisage@kvhd.org.

■ Christian Assembly 12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-6377 ■ 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 ■ First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday school 10:45 a.m. 760-379-5615 ■ Garden Community Fellowship 2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. Sunday 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 760-223-5293

■ Grace Chapel 12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4093 ■ Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella. Sunday School & Worship 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2120 ■ Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall 1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella. 760-379-8672 ■ Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3810 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. 760-379-3206 ■ Kern Valley Bible Church 3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 760-379-5482 ■ Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse 3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.,Tue. Ladies study 10 a.m., Wed. mid-week 5 p.m. 760-379-0004 ■ 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 Services Sunday 11 a.m. 760-379-2343 ■ SGI - USA Buddhist Lotus Sutra based discussion and meetings Call 379-6162 for dates and times. ■ Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella. ■ 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 ■ Weldon Baptist Church 20674 Highway 178, Weldon. Sunday 10 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. 760-378-4964. ■ Weldon United Methodist Church 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. Sunday 8:30 a.m. 760-378-2321 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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The Doctor Club Harry P. Thal Courier Columnist Until recently, I have had a problem explaining to people the physician networks and how they relate to the various types of insurance plans. Then I got it. Thal Look at it this way. In Kern County, there are basically four clubs that a physician's office can belong to. The clubs that are active are known as a PMG or Primary Medical Group or an IPA, Independent Practice Association. They work similarly. The clubs we have here in the Valley are Bakersfield Family Medical Group, BFMC (aka Heritage), QualCare IPA and the Independence Medical Group. For some of the employer plans, you may also see GemCare. The way these "clubs" function is that your family doctor joins one or more of these clubs. Once the doctor is in the club, his/her name is printed in the club roster. In addition to your doctor, various specialists are also in this club. They too may be in one or more clubs. Many specialists elect not to be in any of the clubs. Insurance companies need doctors. It would be impractical for them to recruit doctors individually, so, they insurance plan contracts with one or more of the clubs. The financial arrangements vary, but basically, the insurance plan pays the club a fee for each customer (patient) who enrolls in their plan and elects a primary care doctor in that club. So, if your primary

care physician is in the club, you will also have access to the specialists as well. If you are in an HMO type plan, the club's administrator might have the right to "second guess" the primary care doctor's referral and not authorize the procedure, test or consultation. In other type plans, such as a Participating Provider Organization there is no approval needed by the administrator. You may go to any provider in the club and pay an established co-pay. You may also go to a provider outside the club in many PPO plans, but will have a higher co-pay. Many PPO plans do require that routine wellness checks only be covered with a "member" physician. Insurance companies have various arrangements with these clubs, and sometimes the insurance company may have several clubs for you to choose from. While your primary doctor might be in the club, are the specialists you seek members? They all must be in the same club to get the most value from your health plan. Since the advent of the Affordable Care Act (ObamaCare), there may be different contracts within a club. For example, the roster of club member physicians and specialists might be fairly extensive for your employer sponsored group medical plan, but the same insurance company may only have a limited number of doctors available in their individual or HMO. Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurance broker in California (0621106), on the National Association of Health Underwriters Medicare Advisory Board. He may be reached at harrythal@aol.com or harrythal.com.

Announcements, Continued from page 3 ronment, not man-made divisions) meet here in the Kern Valley: Great Basin, Mojave Desert, Coastal Chaparral, Sierran Forest and California Grassland. The Kern Valley Bioregions Festival celebrates the local unique biological diversity found in the Valley. Free events will take place in Circle Park in Kernville and at the Sprague Ranch/Alexander Habitat Restoration site in Weldon on April 22. Contact Wendy Rannals at wrannals@fs.fed.us to learn more.

California Water Service Scholarship Program Cal Water has established a scholarship program to assist students residing within its service areas who plan to continue their education in college or vocational school programs. Scholarships are offered each year for full-time study at an accredited institution of the student's choice. Students can get more information about the Cal Water Scholarship program and start the application process online at scholarshipapply.org/calwater. Applications for the 2017 award cycle must be submitted on or before May 1. If selected as a recipient, the student will receive an award ranging from $1,000 to $10,000.

Historical Society History Days are coming Kern River Valley Historical Society is looking for participants in this year's History Days planned for May 20 and 21. Do you play the banjo or are you a fiddler and like to entertain the public? Do you have a passion for carding wool, weaving, blacksmithing, or gold panning that you would like to share? If so please call the Historical Society Museum at 760-376-6683 to leave a message.

Coffee with a Cop II Join your neighbors and representatives from Kern County Sheriff, California Highway Patrol, and Kern High School District Police for coffee and conversation. No agenda or speeches, just a chance to ask questions, share thoughts and concerns about your High School and its students within our community. At the Coffee Mill CafĂŠ, 36 Hwy 155, Lake Isabella (behind Dam Corner), on May 24 from 8:30 to10 a.m.

Erskine Fire support group formed Come join a safe, supportive environment alongside the Kern Valley Long Term Recovery Group and others affected by the Erskine. The group will meet the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at Faith Community Church 20 W Panorama Dr, Wofford Heights 4;50 to 6 p.m. For questions call 760-205-9009. No children please.

Veteran's benefit assistance at the Library The Kern River Valley Branch Library in Lake Isabella is happy to announce the kickoff of a new service being offered to veterans in the Kern Valley. California public libraries, in partnership with California Department of Veterans Affairs and with the help of local volunteers, have opened a Veterans Resource Center at the Kern River Valley library to help provide veteran's benefits and local service information to veterans and their families. Volunteers are here to assist you every Tuesday and Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m.

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What to do while they're out fishin' There's plenty to do, see and enjoy in the Kern River Valley for every degree of energy, from the strenuous to the laid back. The Valley's most noteworthy attraction is the Kern River, which originates about 165 miles upstream at Mount Whitney. The combination of near-record rains and ongoing snowmelt makes the river very fast, very high and dangerous to uninformed riverside waders. For your own safety, do not dip even a toe in it. But there is plenty of on-the-water adventure for kayakers and rafters. Check out providers on Kernville Road, on either side of the road for day trips. Hikers can find information on trails at the Kernville Ranger Station at 105 Whitney at the corner of Burlando. While the station is closed weekends, they do provide brochures on local trails at their front door. Wise counsel recommends sturdy, brokenin boots, water, first-aid kit, compass, map and snacks. For a more relaxed time in Kernville, enjoy Riverside and Circle Parks. Picnic, stroll, and take in the sights. For shoppers who enjoy antiques and collectibles, visit shops around Circle Park and up Big Blue Road, which is also home to the Kern Valley Museum of local history. Open Thursday through Sunday, the Museum covers from pre-historic times to the present day, including the indigenous native Americans, the Gold Rush era and the ranchers.

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Docents are happy to answer questions or give a guided tour. Admission is free. Continuing east on Kernville Road, you will shortly come to a T-intersection, which is Mountain Hwy 99. Turn left and drive about a mile, stopping at the Fish Hatchery and natural history museum, which is filled with local birds, mammals and displays. Outside are plants indigenous to the area, and hatchery ponds, where you may feed the hatchlings. The Hatchery is open daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the natural history museum on Saturdays and Sundays. Back in Kernville, take the road west towards Lake Isabella (Hwy 155). About eight miles down the road, stop at the Nuui Cunni Native American Intertribal Center. Watch for the sign on your left. If you cross the bridge, you've gone too far. The interesting octagonal-sided building houses Native American artifacts, arts and crafts (some for sale). The outside area features native plant exhibits, artifacts and a sweat lodge. This Saturday is the Spring Gathering, which includes cultural demonstrations, silent auctions, native plants, and Indian Tacos. It is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Service dogs only; please no pets. If you had your sights set on going to the Kern River Preserve, it is closed due to flooding. Also temporarily closed is the bridge area on Sierra Way, the back route from Kernville to Weldon, is also flooded. Have a fun and enriching time in the Valley, and have a tasty fish dinner later.

Cooked up for the big screen Sam Struckhoff Courier Contributor

PICKS OF THE WEEK “The Founder” (PG-13) Michael Keaton stars as Ray Kroc, the man who took the template for a successful fast-food burger joint from some brothers named McDonald, then cooked it into a globe-spanning franchise. Dick and Mac McDonald (Nick Offerman and John Carroll Lynch) had their own formula for speedily prepared sandwiches in a welcoming, vibrant and casual setting. Kroc sees huge potential in expanding the brand, and builds an empire while cutting corners and cutting out the brothers the original was named for. Keaton is great as a highly effective huckster working capitalist magic, turning cheap beef patties into sizzling Americana. Offerman -- here without the distinguished mustache he had on TV's "Parks and Recreation" -- is a fantastic foil to the fanatical franchiser. Turns out, in the beginning, McDonald's really did mean quality. “Split” (PG-13) - Kevin (James McAvoy) has 23 distinct personalities in his head, and three teenage girls in a basement. In this plucky horror-suspense thriller, the surprise revelation of multiple personalities is given at the beginning, so the director can pull off a different, less cliched twist at the end. When "Kevin" is not Kevin, he could be an excitable young boy, a pervy kidnapper or a kindly older woman, among others. Through sessions with his therapist (Betty Butler)

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we get the sense that Kevin's condition is worse and a new, more dangerous personality could be on the way. Director M. Night Shyamalan couldn't resist another plot twist near the end, but it's not the kind of groanproducing twist delivered with "The Village" and "The Happening." Most importantly, McAvoy's performance infuses fun into the PG-13 creep-athon. “Sleepless” (R) - Is using too many cliches at once a cliche yet? Jamie Foxx stars as a somewhat dirty cop dodging an internal affairs investigation (that's one), he's also stolen a whole lot of drugs from The Wrong Guy (that's two) and now he has to go on a rampage to rescue his son from baddies (triple cliche bonus!). Michelle Monaghan plays the investigator who's scratching at Foxx's case, but I'd rather watch a movie about her. Despite all of that plotting, "Sleepless" mostly relies on non-stop, dimly lit action to keep the pulse going, but can't avoid a flatline. You'll spend most of the time remembering how good Foxx was in "Collateral." © 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Bodfish Bob Bodfish Bob’s Wilted Salad Bacon Dressing 5 slices bacon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard 3 tablespoon cider vinegar 1/3 cup water 1 teaspoon sugar Chop bacon and fry until it begins to brown. Stir in salt, pepper, paprika and mustard. Mix vinegar, water and sugar; add to bacon. Cook over low heat, stirring frequently 3 minutes. Toss over desired salad greens.

Place the dry ingredients in food blender or in a medium sized food processor. Grind for a few moments. Add the liquids and whip to an emulsion, or until it is thick. Store in refrigerator for at least 1 1/2 hours before using. Makes 1 1/2 cups dressing. Will keep for several days in refrigerator. Bodfish Bob’s Russian Salad Dressing 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 hard cooked egg, chopped 2 tablespoons chili sauce 2 tablespoons minced green pepper Combine all ingredients and chill before serving. Makes 1 cup.

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Isabella Lake Michael Batelaan Kern Angler FYI

Lake Isabella is known for its huge bass, with many fish hitting the teens on the scales. With an abundance of shad, crappie, bluegill and the periodic stocking of trout, Isabella bass have plenty of food to grow them big. Some say that Isabella could produce the next California record bass. Whether fishing from shore or from

a boat, Isabella trout are easily caught. The lake has a great fishery for trout, as the Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Chamber of Commerce annually stock thousands of pounds of beautiful rainbows in Isabella. Trout in the 4 to 6 pound class are not uncommon. Isabella features a year round crappie bite with both white and black species in the lake. In the spring when the lake water level begins to raise, large schools of crappie can be found in the lake.

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Here are some Dos and Don'ts, that might help make your Derby experience be a most pleasant one and keep you out of deep Doo, Doo. ■ Do make sure that you are properly registered prior to the morning of the opening. ■ Do follow all of the Derby regulations. ■ Do follow all of the California fishing regulations. ■ Do follow the Forest Service regulations, and last but not least, ■ Do follow the regulations of the Lake Patrol. That will cover the Derby, the state, the feds and the county. That's a big to do list. ■ Don't let your dog use your neighbor's property to mark its territory. ■ Don't let your children go unsupervised because there are dangers around the lake shore. ■ Don't play your music louder

Camping, Continued from page 1 ation.gov. Camp 9 also has plenty of first-come, first served sites available at $17 per night. Showers will not be available at any campgrounds. ■ Also, visitors can camp overnight at Auxiliary Dam, Old Isabella, and South Fork Recreation, with a daily fee of $10 (or $50 for an annual pass). The required Southern Sierra Passes, may be purchased at Golden State Surplus in Lake Isabella, Sierra Gateway Market and Sporting Goods in South Lake, Red's Kern Valley Marina, and at the Lake Isabella and Kernville Forest Service offices. ■ Developed campground limits As a reminder, camping is limited to 14 days out of a 30 day period. Visitors can set up their recreation vehicles in developed campsites before the weekend event; however, visitors must occupy the site and may not leave a vehicle or trailer unoccupied for more than 24 hours. ■ Free undeveloped use Kissack Cove, Stine Cove, and Hanning Flat are also available for camping and are free of charge. Be aware of loose sand as you drive through areas that are traditionally lake-bottom. Please stay on the designated routes, and four-wheel drive is recommended. ■ Special Derby limited use The Forest Service will allow overnight camping with limited stays in several additional areas for the Derby. The following non-developed day-use areas will be open to camping: Engineer Point, Paradise Cove (near the beach area below the campground), Boulder Gulch (near the

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General Drainage Area 2,093 Square Miles Capacity, Gross Pool 570,000 Acre-Ft. Surface Area, Gross Pool 11,400 Shoreline, Gross Pool 38 miles Length, Gross Pool 9 miles Main Dam Maximum Height 185 Feet Length at Crest 1695 Feet Auxiliary Dam Maximum Height 100 Feet Maximum Length 3,257 Feet Lake Construction Started March 1948 Finished April 1953

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than is necessary. Being able to hear it in your camp area only is perfect. ■ Don't leave unattended fishing gear cast in the lake for long periods of time. Reel them up and leave them in the holders to save your spot. Unattended lines could cause someone to loose a tagged fish in a tangle of lines. ■ Don't park your vehicle in a way that would prevent someone the ability to access their vehicle; emergencies do occur. ■ Don't get intoxicated. It may change your attitude, or worse, it could get you arrested. ■ Don't leave any trash lying around your camp as the wind will move it, and when you are packing to leave, please take all your trash to a dumpster (they will be provided for this purpose) or home. Your effort will be greatly appreciated. ■ Do have a great time and a safe drive home. Good luck.

beach, north, and south of the campground), Kissack Cove, and Rich Gulch (between French Gulch dayuse and Boulder Gulch). For these areas, visitors can begin to set up campsites on Thursday, April 6 at 6 a.m. ■ If visitors set up their campsites earlier, they may be cited. The special camping areas will remain open only until Monday, April 10 at 6 p.m. ■ A glass ban is in effect A glass ban is in effect for glass food and beverage containers along the Upper Kern, the Lower Kern, all of Isabella Lake's shorelines (to surrounding roadways), and for a circumference of 500 feet around the Johnsondale Bridge. Along the shorelines of the Kern River and Isabella Lake, broken glass is a hazard and an eyesore. Broken glass can be tough to pick up, can be unsightly, and can cause injury to people and animals. ■ Discarded fishing line, lures, hooks, and bait containers are an additional hazard to wildlife and domestic pets. We ask you to make sure this material is properly disposed of in the provide trash receptacles. ■ Toilets and trash disposal The Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Forest Service will be placing extra dumpsters and portable toilets around the lake for the Derby. Please make use of these restroom facilities and dumpsters to help keep our Forest looking beautiful. ■ Information If you have questions about where to camp, please call Artie Colson at 661303-2914 Monday thru Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Kern Valley Hospital Emergency Department McCray & Laurel, Mountain Mesa 760-379-2681

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■ U.S. Forest Service Isabella Lake office: 4875 Ponderosa Drive. 760-379-5646

7046 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella business only: 760-549-2100

■ Kernville office: 105 Whitney Rd. 760-376-3781 (around the corner from the museum) Closed weekends.

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

■ Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce 6404 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella 760-379-5236 866-KRV4FUN ■ Kernville Chamber of Commerce 11447 Kernville Rd. Kernville 760-376-2629 866-KERNVILLE (corner Sierra Way & Kernville Roads)

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: KERN RIVER OUTFITTERS (2015-B0651) Street address of business: 6643 Wofford Blvd, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailing address of Business: PO Box 1207, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Robert Volpert, 6643 Wofford Blvd, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 01/27/2015. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 03/07/2017. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by M. Garcia, Deputy Clerk. Published by the Kern River Courier March 17, 24, 31 and April 7, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: KERN RIVER OUTFITTERS (2017-B1616), 6643 Wofford Blvd. Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailing address: PO Box 1207, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. REGISTRANTS: THE KERN RIVERTRAVEL COMPANY, INC., 6643 Wofford Blvd. Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Date the business commenced: 01/23/2017. 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: Matthew Volpert, CEO. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 03/07/2017 and expires 03/07/2022. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: M. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier March 17, 24, 31, and April 7, 2017. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 16-0028 - APN: 170-141-07-00-9 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 06-22-2001 UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On April 20, 2017 at 12:00 pm, Antelope Valley Real Estate Services, a California Corporation As duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust recorded 08-15-2001 As Inst. No. 0201118821 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Kern County, State of California, Executed by Felipe Garcia, a Single man and Maria Haro, a single woman as joint tenants WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) at: All CASHIER'S CHECKS MUST BE MADE PAYABLE TO ELITE TRUST DEED SERVICES, INC., The main entrance to the Wanda Kirk Library, 3611 Rosamond Blvd., Rosamond, CA 93560. All rights, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be 813 Melwood Street Bakersfield, CA 93307 813 ½ Melwood Street Bakersfield, CA 93307. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said Sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated cost, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $66,923.08. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Date: March 15, 2017. Antelope Valley Real Estate Services, As Trustee Elite Trust Deed Services, Inc., As Agent, 554 West Lancaster Boulevard, Lancaster, CA 93534, 661-945-5525, Vickie Durham, Trustee Sale Officer NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence,

priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on the notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgages, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 661-945-5525 using the file number 16-0028. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet web site. The best way to verify the postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. (Published by the Kern River Courier March 24, 31, and April 7, 2017) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: ATHENA'S GREEK CAFÉ AND GRILL (2017B1809), 1901 20th Street, Ste. B, Bakersfield, CA 93301. Mailing address: 1901 20th Street, Ste. B, Bakersfield, CA 93301. REGISTRANTS: ELIAS SKAPINAKIS, 11400 Sangrado Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93311 and LETICIA SKAPINAKIS, 11400 Sangrado Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93311. Date the business commenced: 08/23/2012. 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: Leticia Skapinakis. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 03/13/2017 and expires 03/13/2022. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Chaides. Published by the Kern River Courier March 24, 31, April 7, and 14, 2017. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-01775-CA, A.P.N.: 190-110-16-00, Property Address: 308 B Street, Arvin, CA 93203. PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 02/13/1996. 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: ORA LEE DENNIS, A WIDOW. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 02/22/1996 as Instrument No. 0196022386 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Kern County, California. Date of Sale: 04/26/2017 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93301. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $42,282.32. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 308 B Street, Arvin, CA 93203, A.P.N.: 190110-16-00. 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 $42,282.32. 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

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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 Web site http://www.altisource.com/Mortgage Services/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2016-01775CA. 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 Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: March 6, 2017. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/ DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier March 31, April 7, and 14, 2017) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-03611-CA, A.P.N.: 512-072-14-00, Property Address: 9504 Durand Oak Court, Bakersfield, CA 93311. PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/10/2006. 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: Isabelo B Dela Cruz AND Erlinda S Dela Cruz, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 11/29/2006 as Instrument No. 0206292039 in book ---, page---of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Kern County, California. Date of Sale: 04/26/2017 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93301. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $417,823.14. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 9504 Durand Oak Court, Bakersfield, CA 93311, A.P.N.: 512-072-14-00. 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 $417,823.14. 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 Web site http://www.altisource.com/Mortgage Services/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2016-03611CA. 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 Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: March 15, 2017. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/Mortgage Services/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier March 31, April 7, and 14, 2017) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-02843-CA, A.P.N.: 173-460-22-00, Property Address: 5517 Tyner Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93307. PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO

THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/04/2004. 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: Virginia Delgadillo AND SERGIO GARZA, WIFE AND HUSBAND. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 10/07/2004 as Instrument No. 0204243959 in book ---, page--- and further modified by that certain Loan Modification Agreement recorded on 01/05/2016 as Instrument Number 000216000626 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Kern County, California. Date of Sale: 05/30/2017 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93301. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $153,316.05. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 5517 Tyner Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93307, A.P.N.: 173-460-22-00. 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 $153,316.05. 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 Web site http://www.altisource .com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeSe rvices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2016-02843-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 Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: March 8, 2017. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/Tru steeServices.aspx. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier March 31, April 7, and 14, 2017) NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF CARL WESLEY KEESLING aka CARL W. KEESLING - BPB-17-002267 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of CARL WESLEY KEESLILNG aka CARL W. KEESLING. A PETITION for Probate has been filed by: KARLA KEESLING in the Superior Court of California, County of KERN. THE PETITION for Probate requests that KARLA KEESLING be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on: May 5, 2017 at 9:00 A.M. in Dept. P, located at 1215 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in section 9100 of the California Probate Code. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in section 1250 of the California Probate Code. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for the Petitioner: Jamie P. Gelber, Attorney At Law P.O. Box 2810 5104 Lake Isabella Boulevard, Suite C Lake Isabella, CA 93240 (760) 379-2604 (Published: Kern River Courier: April 7, 14, and 21, 2017) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-03734-CA, A.P.N.: 403-131-15-00, Property Address: 4203 Oceanwood Street, Bakersfield, CA 93309. PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY

OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 02/25/2009. 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: Nicolas Maldonado, a married man as his sole and separate property. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 03/10/2009 as Instrument No. 0209033492 in book ---, page--- and further modified by that certain Loan modification agreement recorded on 09/21/2015 as Instrument No. 000215131317 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Kern County, California. Date of Sale: 05/30/2017 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93301. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $139,343.13. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 4203 Oceanwood Street, Bakersfield, CA 93309, A.P.N.: 403-131-15-00. 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 $139,343.13. 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 Web site http://www.altisource .com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeS ervices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2016-03734-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 Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: March 15, 2017. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/Tr usteeServices.aspx. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier April 7, 14, and 21, 2017)

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■ Registration: Make sure that you are properly registered prior to the morning of the opening. ■ Review: The Derby regulations. ■ Boat Permits: Follow boating safety and regulations of the Lake Patrol. ■ Fishing License: Follow all of the California fishing regulations. ■ Fire & Camping Permits: Follow the Forest Service regulations.

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■ Bait & Tackle: Be prepared with new line and extra hooks, swivels and sinkers. A variety of fresh bait and lures will entice the fish. ■ Filet Knife & Pliers: A sharp filet knife will make cleaning easier. Needlenose pliers get hooks out of the fish and sometimes out of you. ■ First Aid Kit & Sunscreen: Slather on some sunscreen before you go out to fish. You will be glad later. Have a kit to care for most fishing related injuries.

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■ Pick Your Spot: Being mindful and courteous of others. ■ Change Your Bait & Tackle: The only way to catch a fish is to use the right bait. ■ Fish When Fish are Hungry: The crack of dawn and evening are when they are more apt to bite. ■ Be Patient & Persistent: That’s what brings in a limit at the end of the day.

for the 28th annual Lake Isabella Fishing Derby Derby, Continued from page 1 cannot claim to be the country's largest amateur trout derby, it could be declared the most family fun event. Fred Roach, Derby chairman, "Our sponsorship helps us dramatically, to put this on." The major sponsors are Sierra Gateway Markets, Fish Taco Chronicles, Western Outdoor News, State Senator Shannon Grove, Berkley, Budweiser, Thomas Refuse, Southern Sierra Properties, Kern Lodge, Paradise Cove Lodge, Shady Lane Bar

and Grill, Rita D'Angelo Real Estate, Mt. Mesa Market, Alta One, Wells Fargo Bank, L & M Lumber, Engraving

Creations, Kern Valley Sun, Lake Isabella Market, Cope's Tackle and Rod Shop, Cedar City Chamber of Commerce, California Water Service, Richard's Boat and RV Center, and thirty bobber

bowl sponsors. The estimated cost to put on the Derby is $63,000. The Derby committee and staff are all volunteers. All money raised exceeding the Derby expenses will go to continuing to stock the lake with purchased fish and to improve the Valley's visitor-based economy. There is still time to register at the Derby Headquarters at the Moose Lodge, 6732 Lake Isabella Blvd. Friday and Saturday prior to the start of the Derby. No entries can be accepted however after 7 a.m. Saturday, April 8. No exceptions.

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Double whopper This big boy trout chowed down in a big way on more than his share of the Chamber’s generous feeding growing twice or more in size than his caged roomates. (pictured in a 55 gallon drum) Daniel Smith Special to the Courier

Inset at Left: Trout of amore average size are netted for Derby release. Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier

Isabella Lake boating information Kern Angler If you brought your boat to Isabella Lake, you’ll need a permit for it. ■ Boat permits must be purchased, according to the Kern County Parks and Recreation Department, which licenses boats on the lake and patrols the surface of the lake with a Boat Patrol vessel. ■ Regulations must be strictly followed. Citations may be issued to those violating boating regulations. ■ Permits are available at any marina and at several convenience stores in the area including Isabella Supermarket and Crossroads Shell in Lake Isabella, James Sierra

Gateway Markets in Southlake and Kernville. ■ Unmarked underwater hazards, such as submerged fencing (particularly near and around canals), tree snags, rock outcroppings, sand bars and rock islands appear and disappear with Isabella's everchanging water level. ■ Be aware that Isabella Lake has sudden winds that come up that can gust to 60 mph. When in doubt, get off the lake! ■ Keep in mind that the law limits boating to the daytime: one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset.

Boating Regulations ■ Speed Limit is 5 mph (no wake) within 200 feet of shore, within 100 feet of swimmers (other than waterskiers), near docks, marinas or within South Fork Wildlife Area. ■ Alcohol or drug use is illegal while operating a boat and is a felony if such use causes death or serious injury. Conviction may bring a $1,000 fine and six months in jail. ■ Boat operators must be at least 16 years old. Each person aboard must have US Coast Guard approved Personal Flotation Device; water skiers and personal watercraft riders must wear PFDs at all times. ■ A tow boat must qualify to hold at least 3 people, including an observer at least 12 years old, capable of rescuing an injured

waterskier. The observer must raise a red flag whenever a line is out or a skier is preparing to ski or a skier is down. ■ The Right-of-Way rules apply to everyone on the water, including windsurfers. As with driving a car, passing is on the right, yielding at a crossing gives the go-ahead to the vessel on the right and overtaking another vessel requires a wide berth. Anchored and sailing vessels usually have the right-ofway. ■ Waterskiers, personal watercraft riders and windsurfers often seek the calmer waters near the Auxiliary Dam. They may reach speeds from 35-70 mph, posing a hazard to each other as well as to boaters. It is best to simply avoid congestion.