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May Day Car show, pet parade and yard sales oh my! Richard Rowe Courier Play

The Rotary Club of Kern River Valley will host their 16th annual Car Show “Down by the

River Side” and Pet Parade from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, May 2 at Riverside Park in Kernville. There is no charge for spectators to come over and see some very stunning cars and have a great time. During the car show, Rotary KRV president Charlie Busch will provide ’50s and ’60s music between announce-

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ments. Across Kernville Road from the car show is the start of the mile-long, Sirretta Street Yard Sale, in its 32nd year, which starts at 8 a.m. Many treasures have been found at Kernville’s largest yard sale. Again this year, the Kern River Valley Elks Club will offer their famous Tri-Tip sand-

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Gardener’s Guide to Preventing Deer Damage from CDFW offices. ■ Trim brush to reduce hiding places for mountain lions. ■ Don’t leave small children or pets outside unattended. ■ Install motion-sensitive lighting around the house. ■ Provide sturdy, covered shelters for sheep, goats and other vulnerable animals.

On Tuesday at 9:30 p.m., a sheriff deputy commuting Highway 178 discovered a oneacre fire 1.5 miles into the lower Kern River Canyon, between the highway and the river. Three engines, three patrols and the Rio Bravo Hot Shots were dispatched and able to control the fire within 20 minutes of arrival. The CHP shut down the eastbound lane to one-way traffic control, and remained on scene throughout the incident. The fire is under investigation. The recent fire is a reminder of the

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Smile - An unusal grouping of three mountain lions was taken by a local Kernville resident's wildlife camera last Sunday night.

Those that prey on pets or livestock can be killed by a property owner after the required depredation permit is secured. Moving problem mountain lions is not an option. It causes deadly conflicts with other mountain lions already there. Or the relocated mountain lion returns. ■ Don’t feed deer. It is illegal in California and it will attract mountain lions. ■ Deer-proof your landscaping by avoiding plants that deer like to eat. For tips, request A

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Bodfish Bob’s recipes are ‘cuke’ this week.

Canyon Fire reported

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Friday low 56° Partly cloudy

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Fire danger on the increase as fire clearance deadline approaches

Friday high 90° Sunny and very warm

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Lions captured on candid camera CDFW, USFS Courier Release

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wiches for sale at the car show. Enjoy lunch and support the Kern River Valley Elks Lodge continue it’s fund raising for veterans and the youth of the Kern River Valley. The judged Car Show registration is open to all 1975 or older cars, trucks, street rods, rat rods, stock or custom

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Keep Mountain Lions wild

The California Department of Fish & Wildlife and the U.S. Forest Service are asking Kern Valley residents to do their part to stay safe and keep mountain lions at bay after recent lions were captured on a wildlife backyard camera on April 19. The sightings took place at Burlando and Cannel Trail Roads in Kernville. You may be attracting mountain lions to your property without knowing it. More than half of California is mountain lion habitat, according to the CDFW. Mountain lions generally exist wherever deer are found. They are solitary and elusive, and their nature is to avoid humans. Mountain lions prefer deer but, if allowed, they also eat pets and livestock. In extremely rare cases, even people have fallen prey to mountain lions. Mountain lions that threaten people are immediately killed.

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This weekend is the Rotary ‘Down by the Riverside’ Car Show. Pictured is a 1934 Ford Coupe taken at the 2014 show.

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May Day is not an overly prominent holiday in America. Yet it does have a long and notable history as one of the world’s principal festivals. The origin of the May Day as a day for celebration dates back to the days even before the birth of Christ. And like many ancient festivals it has a Pagan connection also. ■ For the Druids of the British Isles, May 1 was the second most important holiday of the year because it was when the festival of Beltane was held. It was thought that the day divides the year into half. The other half was to be ended with Samhain the November 1. Those days the May Day custom was the setting of new fire. It was one of those ancient New Year rites performed throughout the world. And the fire itself was thought to lend life to the burgeoning springtime sun. Cattle were driven through the fire to purify them. Men, with their sweethearts, passed through the smoke for seeing good luck. ■ Then the Romans came to occupy the British Isles. The beginning of May was a very popular feast time for the Romans. It was devoted primarily to the worship of Flora, the goddess of flowers. It was in her

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water data: Wednesday 6 p.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 44,875 acre-feet 2015 Reservoir peak 47,666 acre-feet Pool maximum 568,075 acre-feet Pool safety limit 360,000 acre-feet Upper Kern Inflow 246 cfs Lower Kern Outflow 255 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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■ Annual Sirretta Street Yard Sale May 2 The annual Sirretta Street Yard Sale in Kernville is on Saturday, May 2 beginning at 8 a.m.

■ Learn piano May 2 Discover Piano! Children ages 7 through adult are invited to participate in introductory piano lessons to find out if piano is the instrument for them. Lessons are Saturdays beginning May 2 at 10 a.m. at the Kern River Valley Branch Library in Lake Isabella. Lessons run four weeks with new sessions beginning the first Saturday of each month. Space is limited, RSVP to 661-713-0502.

Regular activities Fridays

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

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

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

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

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

■ 16th Annual Car Show, May 2 The Rotary Club of the Kern River Valley is holding its 16th annual car show Saturday, May 2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Riverside Park. Open to all 1975 and older cars, trucks, street rods, rat rods, stock or custom. For information, call Paul Cromwell at 760-417-1008 or email him at pauljc1@mchi.com.

■ Elks tri-tip May 2 The Kern River Valley Elks’ food trailer will be serving tri-tip sandwiches during the Rotary-sponsored car show and Sirretta Street Yard Sale on Saturday, May 2 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The trailer will be located in Riverside Park. ■ 7 p.m., (4th Tue.), KRV Historical Society, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. ■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701 ■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA - Weldon Methodist Church, 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. 760-379-4112

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■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9:30 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), Dam Quilters, senior apts., Lake Isabella. 760-223-0762. ■ 9:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 661-867-2579. ■ 10:00 a.m., T.A.P. Thought and Perception, Tank Park, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3304. ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella. ■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commerce, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5236. ■ 12 - 1:30 p.m., AA - Women’s Serenity Circle, Mtn. View Baptist Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312. ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge, Mt. Mesa. 760-376-3138. ■ 2:30 - 4 p.m., Grief Support Group, Optimal Hospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd. ■ 6 p.m. (1st Wed.), American Legion Riders VFW, 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion, Senior Center Veterans Rm. Lake Isabella. 760-379-5086. ■ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Live band. ■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, AA, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312. ■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd. Wofford Hts., 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312. ■ 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, 2nd and 4th, except holidays,Wofford Blvd., Wofford Hts. ■ 7 p.m., Al-Anon, Christ's Fellowship Church, Wofford Hts.. 760-417-0199 or 760-379-7312 ■ 7 p.m. (3rd Wed.), Fish & Game Habitat Club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-376-3178

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■ First and Third Thursdays, Kern County Veteran's Services assistance to veterans and widows. Lake Isabella County complex, 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd. Call 661-868-7300 or 866-218-5367.. ■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 9 a.m. - noon, Thursday Painters, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5329. ■ 9:30 a.m., (3rd Thu.), Fire Safe Council, Supervisor’s office, County Bldg., Lake Isabella. ■ 10 a.m., Mediyoga, Lake Isabella Senior Center. ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella. ■10:30 a.m. Toddler Story Time, Lake Isabella Library, 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. 760-549-2083. ■ 11:45 a.m. (4th Thu.), KRV Women’s Club meeting, Elks Lodge. ■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831 ■ Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove. ■ 3:30 - 5 p.m. (4th Thu.), Kern River Valley Collaborative, Veterans Hall, Rm. 1., Lake Isabella. 760-379-2556, ext. 601. ■ 5 - 7 p.m., VFW Taco Thursday, open to public. 760-379-3877. ■ 4-6 p.m. (3rd Thu.), Republican Assembly of the Kern River Valley, 6075 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-378-3695 or 760-376-1462. ■ 6 p.m., Rotary Club, KRV Elks Lodge, Wofford Heights. 760-376-2844. ■ 6 p.m., Weight Watchers, Highland Chapel 5301 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. Weigh-in 5:30 p.m. ■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, NA book study, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella. ■ 7 p.m. (45h Thurs.) KRV Gun Assc. Jan - Oct. Kernville Chamber, KRVGAnews@gmail.com ■ 6:30 p.m., Sweet Adelines, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. New members welcome. ■ 7 p.m., (3rd Thu.), Kern Valley Astronomy Club, Museum, Kernville. 760-376-1291. ■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-4112.

Bingo Guide

■ Saturday, noon, South Fork Women’s Club, 6488 Fay Ranch Road., Weldon ■ Sunday, 11 a.m., Moose Lodge, 6732 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. ■ Wednesday, 1 p.m., Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. ■ Thursday, Early Bird 12:15 p.m., Regular 1 p.m., St. Jude Catholic Church, 86 Nellie Dent Dr. at Hwy 155, Wofford Hts. This information is submitted to the Courier by the groups listed. Please call the phone numbers provided to check times and location.

■ Shoot-out at South Fork Corral May 2 The 2015 Trap Shoot is on Saturday, May 2 at the Kern River Valley Gun Association located south of Kernville, off of Sierra Way on Cyrus Canyon Road at 8 a.m. The registration fee is $25 per shooter/per round , $20 for Kern River Valley Gun Club members. Each registration includes clays, awards and prizes. All proceeds benefit South Fork School and Community Foundation. ■ Keepers of the Kern May 3 Meet Keepers of the Kern at Headquarters Campground at 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 3 just above Riverkern for a couple hours of housekeeping. Bring a friend, a neighbor, the kids and a smile. We look forward to having you join us! For more information or to RSVP, call 760-376-2963, 360-324-8178 or 760-376-6459. ■ Headquarters clean up May 4 Meet Keepers of the Kern at Headquarters Campground at 9 a.m. just above Riverkern once again to finish the job for the week. Bring a friend, a neighbor, the kids and a smile. We look forward to having you join us! To RSVP, call 760-376-2963, 360-324-8178 or 760-376-6459. ■ Book sale May 5 Please support your local libraries. One day only on May 5. The KRV Friends of the Library is having a book sale at the main library at 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The public is welcome. ■ Prayer Breakfast May 7 The Salvation Army, Lake Isabella Service Extension Unit invites the community to join them in prayer on this National Day of Prayer. The breakfast is held at Nelda’s in Lake Isabella at 7 a.m. on Thursday, May 7. Please arrive early so as not interrupt prayer in progress. Breakfast is optional. Call The Salvation Army at 760-379-4600. ■ Family fun night May 7 Wallace Middle school is holding a Family Fun Night Thursday, May 7 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Dinner and entertainment as well as an open house will be part of the evening. Families are encouraged to RSVP to 760379-4646 ext. 590. ■ Women's self defense class May 8 Luz Polcik, an Edward Jones financial advisor in Lake Isabella, is sponsoring a Mother’s Day celebration. Donna Ingram will present resources to empower women for self defense from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, May 8 at the Edward Jones office at 5520 Lake Isabella Blvd., Suite G-6 in Lake Isabella. Call 760-379-1722. ■ History Day May 9 The Kern River Valley Historical Society is having their annual History Day at the Kern Valley Museum from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 9 at 49 Big Blue Road, Kernville. Call 760-376-6683. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday through Sunday. Admission is free. ■ Wildfire awareness expo May 9 The Kern County Fire Department will be hosting a Wildfire Awareness Expo to provide residents with valuable information on wildfire awareness, hazard reduction guidelines and emergency preparedness. The Kern Valley expo will be held in Kernville at Riverside Park on Saturday, May 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. ■ Eagles chili cook-off May 9 The Eagles’ Chili Cook-off is open to the public on Saturday, May 9. Cooking starts at 11 a.m. Cook your best red or green chili. See who wins Mr. Hot Sauce and Miss Chili Pepper and the Shoot and Holler contest. Dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Submissions to the Courier Calendar must be received on Tuesday by 1 p.m. in order to make each Friday’s issue. Events must be open to the public and if there is any cost, it must be listed. Items submitted for our free Calendar listings may be shortened.

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The old fishing hole the lake was high would probably produce fish. Not being an expert fisherman, I could be wrong, but I always believe As everyone in ‘dumb luck’ whenever I fish. has noted, we are When the lake is higher, I will scienin the middle of a tifically be able to test my hypothesis. major drought. So However, as I sit in my old fishing my wife, Vicki, and spot, the shoreline is about a half a I decided to drive mile away. Trees that used to snag around the lake to my line now sit on dry land looking see really how innocent but ready to go to work badly affected the Middleworth when the lake rises. In the North lake is. There is no Fork area are oak trees that were doubt, as we could readily see, our once 20 feet under water, and are lake has been punified by our lack now a treasure of moisture. We trove of snagged now have more fishing gear on sand than we do Not being an expert fisherman, I water. could be wrong, but I always believe dry land. After our trip That having in ‘dumb luck’ whenever I fish. around the lake, been said, the fishing is still - Middleworth if today I were to fish in my good and there favorite fishing are lots of fish spot, here is the scenario I would around to be caught. The shallow envision. I would drive to Paradise part of our lake is gone, but the Cove, park in my favorite fishing deep part is there and the fish are spot, take out my poles, open my waiting. tackle box, put on a sliding sinker, As we drove around the lake, we swivel, attach a 20 inchleader and could see why certain areas produce No. 10 hook. After baiting my hook fish while others did not (when the and lifting my pole, I would give a lake was high). A good example was tremendous heave and place my Paradise Cove. Because the water hook, line and sinker in the exact had receded several hundred yards middle of the fishing depression. In I could see from the shore that cerreality as I would sit down after tain areas were deeper than others, doing the above I could see that I’m and I could see why I could not fishing in dirt! So I’m changing my catch fish, while 20 feet away some fishing attempts from Paradise Cove guy was hauling them in. It was to the Dam and see what I can find. obvious that these deeper holes Good luck to me! were where the fish were hiding. I even took out a notepad and Wofford Heights resident Rod sketched some of the areas that had Middleworth is a retired security manager for Pacific Bell. what I call fishing holes, and when Rod Middleworth Courier Columnist

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Corps to host public scoping meetings The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District will host two public meetings, Monday and Tuesday, May 4 and 5 to discuss and seek input about real estate actions associated with future safety improvements at the Isabella Dam facility. Real estate actions to be discussed at the meeting include the acquisition of affected lands and the demolition and removal of structures acquired by the Corps and assess the relocation of a Corps maintenance and operations facility affected by the dam safety modifications. The draft SEA was published April 28 on the project web page at http://bit.ly/IsabellaDam. Public comments will be accepted until May 13. Public meetings will provide an opportunity for individuals to learn more about the environmental impacts associated with real estate actions, ask questions to Corps team members and submit comments. The public meetings will be held: May 4; 5 to 7 p.m. Kernville Community Center 11447 Kernville Road Kernville and May 5; 9 to 11 a.m. Kern Valley Vets Center 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella. Copies of the Isabella Lake DSM Project EIS and Record of Decision may be obtained at this website or by contacting the Sacramento District Public Affairs Office, 1325 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95814; Phone 916-5575100; email: isabella@usace.army.mil.

Eagles host chili cook off The Saturday, May 9 Eagles’ Chili Cook Off is open to the public. The cook-off starts at 11 a.m. and runs to 4 p.m. Come and cook your best red or green chili. There will be a Mr. Hot Sauce-Miss Chili Pepper and a Shoot and Holler contest. There will be a dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. with Karaoke after dinner. This will all be happening at the Eagles, 12251 Highway 178 in Mountain Mesa. Come out and have fun all day and night. Call 760-379-3394 for more information.

May is Foster Care Awareness month The Kern County Department of Human Services, along with all of our community and professional partners serving the needs of Kern County’s foster children, is celebrating May as National Foster Care Awareness Month. This month allows us the opportunity to celebrate foster children and the dedicated individuals and professionals who open their hearts and homes to care for the nearly 2000 children placed in out-of-home care in Kern County.

Shoot-out at South Fork Corral The 2015 Trap Shoot is on Saturday, May 2 at the Kern River Valley Gun Association, located south of Kernville, Sierra Way at Mountain 99 on Cyrus Canyon Road at 8 a.m. The registration fee is $25 per shooter/per round and $20 for Kern River Valley Gun Club members. Each registration includes clays, awards and prizes. The shooters scores are recorded by KRVGA in accordance with their rules. All proceeds benefit South Fork School and Community Foundation. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

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Summer camp for children The Salvation Army is looking for children who may not have had a great camp experience in the past. The Salvation Army five day camp for boys and girls ages 8 through 12 is located in the Redwood Forest in Northern California. All meals are included and campers can enjoy hiking, swimming, crafts, campfires and much more. The camp days this year are July 2 through 7. Children are transported on a bus provided by Orange Belt. The chaperones on the bus, as well as all camp volunteers, have completed classes and background checks have been done. Come to the Salvation Army office and sign up for a camp interview if you have a child or know of a family with a child in this age group. This is first come, the deadline for potential applicants is Wednesday, May 20.

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

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

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1. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a group of sea turtles called? 2. SCIENCE: For what field of science was Tycho Brahe best known? 3. LITERATURE: How many book-length novels about Tarzan did Edgar Rice Burroughs write? 4. GEOGRAPHY: What part of the world was once called Caledonia by the Romans? 5. HISTORY: Which French king greatly expanded the Palace of Versailles and moved his court there? 6. MATHEMATICS: How many zeros are in the number 1 billion? 7. PRESIDENTS: Who was the only Roman Catholic president of the United States? 8. MOVIES: What early movie star made a career based on his portrayal of “The Tramp?” 9. LANGUAGE: What word describes the nextto-last event or item? 10. ANATOMY: What is the scapula more commonly known as?

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ARIES (Mar. 21 to Apr. 19) A seemingly stalled romantic situation could benefit from your reassurance that you want this relationship to work. And if you do, use a tad more of that irresistible Aries charm. TAURUS (Apr. 20 to May 20) Going to new places and meeting new people appeals to both the Taurean’s romantic and practical sides. After all, you never can tell where those new contacts can take you. Right? GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) That career-change opportunity that didn’t work out when you first considered it could come up again. But this time, remember that you have more to offer and should act accordingly. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) There could be some tensions in relationships -- domestic or workaday. But a calm approach that doesn’t raise the anger levels and a frank discussion soon will resolve the problem. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) It’s a good idea to begin preparing for that career change you’ve been thinking about for a while. Start to sharpen your skills and expand your background to be ready when it calls. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Bless that Virgo skepticism that has kept you from falling into traps others seem to rush into. But you might want to give a new possibility the benefit of the doubt, at least on a trial

basis. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Travel and career are strong in your aspect. Perhaps your job will take you to someplace exotic. Or you might be setting up meetings with potential clients or employers. Whatever it is, good luck. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Someone might use deception to try to push you into making a decision you’re not fully comfortable with. But those keen Scorpio senses should keep you alert to any such attempt. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Romance dominates this week when Cupid spears the Archer, for a change. Positive things also are happening in the workplace. Expect important news to arrive by the week’s end. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Anyone trying to bully the Sea Goat -- whether it involves a personal or a professional matter -- will learn a painful lesson. Others also will benefit from the Goat’s strong example. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Congratulations. With things going the way they are, you should be able to spare some time and take a break from your hectic schedule for some well-earned fun and games. PISCES (Feb. 19 to Mar. 20) Your sharp Piscean intuition should be able to uncover the true agendas of those who might be trying to catch the Fish in one of their schemes.

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Unvailing - The latest mural at the Kern Valley Hospital by artist Judy Deems as well as those in the Skilled Nursing Facility at KVHD depicts many of the recreational outdoor sports enjoyed in our valley. Sponsors pictured from the left: Luz Polcik, Rotary Club and Kern Valley Hospital Foundation; Jeanette Rogers Erickson, KVHF; Pastor Clarence Simoneous, President of the KVHF; Isabelle Collins, St Sherrian's Episcopal Church; Jon Yasin, California Water Service; Cindy Brown, KV Exchange Club; Darlene Wolowiec, KRV Woman's Club, and KVHF; Anna Leone, KVHF and Public Relations and Marketing Coordinator for KVHD. Donors not pictured in the photo are, the Kern Valley Sun and the Kern River Valley Art Association. Please feel free to take a moment to stop and see this newest mural to be showcased located in the patient waiting area.

Thank You Eagles Aerie and Auxiliary would like to thank all of you who made our Child Abuse Prevention ‘FunRaiser’ Indian Taco Dinner a successful event. A special thanks to the cooks, Shirley Allen and Dick Reid. and to the waitresses Megan Corella and CJ Garrett who were dressed in the 50's apparel which were the KRV Eagles Lodge best dress attire for the sock hop dance party 12251 Hwy 178, Mt. with DVDs of the 50's by the original artists

PICKS OF THE WEEK “Still Alice” (PG-13) -- At the height of her career, Dr. Alice Howland -- an accomplished professor of communication -- stumbles over her words during a lecture. In time, Alice (Julianne Moore) loses more words and gets lost during her routine runs. While still physically healthy, she is diagnosed with earlyonset Alzheimer’s disease. Alice’s husband (Alec Baldwin) and three adult children (Hunter Parrish, Kate Bosworth and Kristen Stewart) must stand by as her memory and intellect fade. The film manages to capture the drama and pain of the experience without giving in to melodramatic tear-jerking. There is a satisfying presence of human compassion and love, but nothing is sugarcoated. This type of illness drama comes off as Oscar-bait, but Moore gives a performance that deserves recognition. “Blackhat” (R) -- In this recent international-techno-computerthriller, we are asked to suspend disbelief as Chris Hemsworth (“Thor”) is called upon to save the world because he is The Greatest Hacker in the World. So Thor is a computer geek in this one, but a hunky, stoic computer geek who also is as tough as any Liam Neeson character. Hemsworth’s mission is to stop a bad-guy hacker (they’re called “blackhats”) who started his cyber-

Julianne Moore in “Still Alice” crime spree by blowing up a nuclear reactor. Director Michael Mann sure can do atmospheric thrillers (like “Heat” and “Collateral”), but this one just can’t make it on style alone. Though it’s punctuated by some stunning action sequences, a lot of the run is just muddled plot points covered by scenes of people typing and pointing at indecipherable symbols on computer screens.. “Mortdecai” (R) -- Johnny Depp minces and ponces his way around the world as a mustachioed art dealer, the latest in Depp’s long line of whimsical weirdos who garner half-hearted favor from audiences. Charles Mortdecai (Depp) is an Englishman with upper-crusty affectations, and a big problem with back taxes. To save his status, Mortdecai has to go on a madcap misadventure to track down a highvalue painting. To his credit, Depp commits to his shtick. Unfortunately, the wackiness isn’t so charming, and the jokes seem to get funnier the more they are repeated.. © 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Creek Fishing Time some nice Brown Trout here and there. Access it on the trail at the end of Burlando Road. Peppermint Creek, a tributary of For Tulare the Kern has both upper and lower County and points sections and some nice fish. It is north, the official stocked by the DFW throughout the river and creek season and also has areas of all fishing season native fish. opened last Brush Creek is one of my Saturday. favorites. This creek is full of fish and This is seriously Freeman they are diverse I have caught one of my favorite Rainbow, Brown, Golden and Brook types of fishing -- simply because of Trout out of this area some even in where you have to go to get to the the same pool at fish! Beautiful the same time. surroundings, It’s absolutely beautiful up there and Access Brush tall high country Creek via the trees and moun- you will catch fish. - Freeman trail off the large tain views and turnoff and pristine clear parking area just creeks full of before Johnsondale Bridge, the creek eager trout. There are many good runs right under the road and there waters to fish north of the Kern Valley are also other access points along that are all within an hour or even Sherman Pass road. less. Some are just north of Kernville And my very favorite is Monanche and have great fishing. Meadows, the South Fork of the Pack light and fish lighter, no more Kern. It’s a 4x4 access road and it is than 4 lb. test. I always use 2-lb. test worth the trip! No stocked fish all and just a tiny split shot and red egg Brown and Golden Trout and some hook. For you bait guys red eggs and get pretty big. It’s absolutely beautiful crickets are the ticket. Panther up there and you will catch fish. Martins and Rooster Tails work great for lures, the smaller the better and fly There are plenty of them even with this drought we are in. fishing is incredibly effective in Speaking of that, these creeks will creeks. get low quick this year, get up there Here is a quick rundown of a few by June and get some fishing in! recommended creeks and locations and what you can expect to catch, and all of them are close. Bull Run Matt Freeman is a local resident, busiCreek, just above Kernville is a nice nessman and outdoorsman and can be spot. It takes a bit of a hike to get into reached at cooltuna12@yahoo.com or 760223-0880. it but it has a lot of trout, including Matt Freeman Courier Columnist

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Kern County Fire Stations ■ 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

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

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1. Is the book of Terebinth in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. What sprang up and shadowed over Jonah’s head, delivering him from his grief? Hemlock, Gourd, Flowers, Fig tree 3. From Judges 16, where did Samson tell Delilah that his great strength lies? Deep voice, Mighty arms, Long hair, Kind heart 4. Who married King David after her evil husband, Nabal, died? Tamar, Abigail, Vashti, Sarah 5. Which man’s name in the book of Genesis means “hairy?” Seth, Cain, Abel, Esau 6. How many times is the word “Lucifer” in the Bible (KJV)?

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

Prejudice Dan Schlensker, Courier Columnist Not many of us like to be labeled as “prejudiced.” Besides being considered to be politically incorrect, prejudice also carries with it the Schlensker negative connotations of unfair, unthinking and irrational. Webster says prejudice is “a judgment or opinion formed before all the facts are known … [or] in disregard of facts that contradict it.” And most folks do not like to be accused of operating like that. If we take a close look at ourselves, though, each of us can find ways in which we are prejudiced. Our prejudice may stem from some unquestioned thing our parents, teachers, mentors or other influential person in our lives has told us. It may have originated from some experience we’ve had, which, itself, was unique or extraordinary and gave us a skewed perception of reality, or from which we made some stereotypical analysis and came to a prejudicial conclusion. In any case, we all own some sort of prejudice. We would, therefore, do well to try to search our hearts and minds in order to scrutinize our thinking and heighten our awareness of the bases of the assessments we have made and to consider the under-

pinnings of the motivations for our feeling, thinking and acting. At a recent pastors’ conference, I was brought to grips with one of my prejudices, which has to do with people, who are disabled. You’ll hear more about that in my upcoming Courier columns, because I think there are plenty of folks out there, who share my problem, and there are also plenty of disabled people out there, who’d benefit from a decrease in the prejudice from which they are seen. For now, though, I simply wish to give thanks to God for His not being prejudiced against us creatures here in this world. The apostle Peter said in Acts 10:34 when he, a devout Jew, was called upon to minister to some “unclean” Gentiles, “I most certainly understand now that God is not one to show partiality.” When God took on human flesh in the person of Jesus, He, as the apostle Paul says in 2 Corinthians 5:15, “died for all, that they who live should no longer live for themselves, but for Him who died and rose again on their behalf.” Having been so loved so freely, completely and unconditionally by the almighty God of the Universe, we beloved creatures are stirred and strengthened to live without prejudice for Him. The faith column this week is reprinted from May 16 2014. Dan Schlensker is pastor of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Lake Isabella.

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■ First Baptist Church of Kernville 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-376-6403 ■ Kernville United Methodist Church 251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville. Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. 760-376-2751 ■ Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship 44 Big Blue Road, Kernville. Sunday School 9 a.m., Service 10:30 a.m. 760-417-2014 ■ St. Peter’s Anglican Church 11876 Sierra Way, Kernville. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-376-6362 ■ St. Sherrian’s Episcopal Church At Kernville United Methodist Church. Sunday 11 a.m

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■ Faith Community Foursquare Church 20 W. Panorama, Wofford Hts. Sunday Service 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. 760-376-6719 ■ New Life Assembly of God 25 Arden Av., Wofford Hts. Sunday 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.760-376-6402 ■ St. Jude Catholic Church 86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights. Sun, 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m. 760-376-2416 ■ Calvary Chapel 125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Hts. Sunday 10 a.m. and Wed. 6:30 p.m.760-376-8789 ■ Christ Fellowship 80 Evans Road, Wofford Hts. Sun. 10:30 a.m. Lake Isabella/Bodfish

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

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

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■ Kern Christian Church “The River” 14900 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 760-378-3780 ■ Faith Community South Campus 16475 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday evening 4 p.m., 760-379-6935 ■ Weldon United Methodist Church 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. Sunday 8:30 a.m. 760-378-2321 ■ Weldon Baptist Church 20674 Highway 178, Weldon. Sunday 10 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. 760-378-4964. To include your place of worship, send the information to us by e-mail, mail or in person (our address is on page 2).

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

Open House Sat., 5/2/15, 8am - 11am Space #32 in Hi Ho MH Park 11901 Sierra Way, Kernville 1,253 sq.ft., 2bdrm/2bath MH w/ office, laundry room, remodeled kitchen, new AC, ramp in back, $31K

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For Rent/Lease Onyx - 2bd/1ba remodeled triplex, new appl, fncd yd., no smoking/pets, wtr pd, $600/mo. Special with 1 year lease. 760-220-8787 ____________________________ Kernville - 2bd/1ba cottage. $750/mo. (760) 223-0544 ____________________________ Lake Isabella - 2/bd, 1/ba refurbished MH with 2 car carport, patio/deck, nice 55+ Park. $522/mo. Call (760) 964-2514 ____________________________ Lake Isabella - 2bd, 2ba refurbished MH w/2 car carport, patio/ deck, in nice 55+ Park. $722/mo. Call (760) 964-2514 ____________________________

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: PIZZA BARN, INC. (2015B2095), 11401 Kernville Road, Kernville, CA 93238. Mailing address: P.O. Box 851, Kernville, CA 93238. REGISTRANT: Pizza Barn, Inc., 11401 Kernville Road, Kernville, CA 93238. Date the business commenced: 04/01/2015. Business is being conducted as a Corporation. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Bradley Alexander, President. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 04/01/2015 and expires 04/01/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: S. Hermosillo. Published by the Kern River Courier April 10, 17, 24 and May 1, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: XANDER FARM (2015B2096), 6147 Cyrus Canyon Road, Kernville, CA 93238. Mailing address: P.O. Box 1734, Kernville, CA 93238. REGISTRANT: Bradley J. Alexander, 6147 Cyrus Canyon Road, Kernville, CA 93238. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as an Individual. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Bradley J. Alexander. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 04/01/2015 and expires 04/01/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: S. Hermosillo. Published by the Kern River Courier April 10, 17, 24 and May 1, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: GARLAND'S DRYWALL (2015-B1991), DBA#2: LITTLE HANDS DAYCARE (2015-B1992), 117 Williams Street, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailing address: P.O. Box 3854, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. REGISTRANTS: Garland Lee Miller and Elizabeth Garza Miller, 117 Williams Street, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Date the business commenced: 09/03/2013. Business is being conducted as a Married Couple. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself author-

ize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Elizabeth G. Miller. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 03/27/2015 and expires 03/27/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier April 10, 17, 24 and May 1, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: RIVERBEND COTTAGE (2015-B2024), 109 Piute Street, Kernville, CA 93238. Mailing address: P.O. box 709, Kernville, CA 93238. REGISTRANTS: Guandi Renee Prodan, 151 Big Blue Road, Kernville, CA 93238 and Christopher Nicholas Prodan, 151 Big Blue Road, Kernville, CA 93238. Date the business commenced: 01/01/2015. Business is being conducted as a General Partnership. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Renee Prodan. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 03/30/2015 and expires 03/30/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier April 10, 17, 24 and May 1, 2015. ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: ROCKET TECH (2012- B3207) Street address of business: 13617 Dramore Court, Bakersfield, CA 93314. Mailing address of Business: 13617 Dramore Court, Bakersfield, CA 93314. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Kenny Taylor, 245 Piute Street, Bodfish, CA 93205. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 05/18/2012. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 03/17/2015. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk by J. Bojorquez, Deputy Clerk (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier: April 10, 17, 24 and May 1, 2015. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2014-04676-CA, Loan No.: 7192464282, A.P.N.: 028-152-04-00 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE ยง 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION

IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 09/27/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Juan Agredano, a Single Man. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 10/04/2006 as Instrument No. 0206245850 in Book --, Page --- and of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 05/13/2015 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $276,545.27. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: TS: 2014-04676-CA. More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 332 Oak Street, Shafter, CA 93263, A.P.N.: 028-152-0400. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $276,545.27. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding

at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 9608299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/MortgageSe rvices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServ ices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2014-04676-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: March 31, 2015. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier April 17, April 24 and May 1, 2015) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2014-04412-CA, Loan No.: 7100708788, A.P.N.: 030-491-16-00 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE ยง 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/06/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Charles Stovall and Clara M. Stovall, Husband and Wife as Joint Tenants. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 11/16/2006 as Instrument No. 0206284119 in Book ---, Page --- and of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 05/13/2015 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $157,271.78. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: TS: 2014-04412-CA. More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1632 Broadway Street, Wasco, CA 93280, A.P.N.: 030491-16-00. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $157,271.78. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auc-

tion does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 9608299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/MortgageSe rvices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServ ices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2014-04412-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: March 31, 2015. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier April 17, April 24 and May 1, 2015) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: THE CREATIVE CRAFTER LLC (2015-B2074), 12301 A Highway 178, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Mailing address: P.O. Box 214, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. REGISTRANT: The Creative Crafter LLC, 1267 Willis Street, Suite 200, Redding, CA 96001. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as a Limited Liability Company. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Lauren M. Colella-Emery, Manager. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 03/31/2015 and expires 03/31/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier April 17, 24, May 1 and 8, 2015. ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: SOUTH VALLEY WELDING (2015- B0590) Street address of business: 7520 Sutters Mill Street, Bakersfield, CA 93313. Mailing address of Business: 7520 Sutters Mill Street, Bakersfield, CA 93313. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: South Valley Water Trucks, Inc., 7520 Sutters Mill Street, Bakersfield, CA 93313. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 01/26/2015. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 04/01/2015. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by M. Dominquez, Deputy Clerk (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier: April 17, 24, May 1 and 8, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: DEDICATED DENTAL-CALIFORNIA DENTAL CENTER (2015B2218) 3400 Wible Road, Bakersfield, CA 93309. Mailing address: 9800 South LaCienega Boulevard, Suite 800, Inglewood, CA 90301. REGISTRANT: Dedicated Dental Systems, Inc., 9800 South LaCienega Boulevard, Suite 800, Inglewood, CA 90301. Date the business commenced: 07/09/1985. Business is being conducted as a Corporation. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Scott McCloud, Secretary. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 04/08/2015 and expires 04/08/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier April 17, 24, May 1 and 8, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: GENTLE DENTAL SERVICE CORPORATION (2015-B2222), 3400 Wible Road, Bakersfield, CA 93309. Mailing address: 9800 South LaCienega Boulevard, Suite 800, Inglewood, CA 90301. REGISTRANT: Dedicated Dental Systems, Inc., 9800 South LaCienega Boulevard, Suite 800, Inglewood, CA 90301. Date the business commenced: 07/09/1985. Business is being conducted as a Corporation. This Fictitious Business Name

Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Scott McCloud, Secretary. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 04/08/2015 and expires 04/08/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier April 17, 24, May 1 and 8, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: DEDICATED DENTALPANAMA WIBLE (2015-B2219), 3150 Panama Lane, Suite 1, Bakersfield, CA 93313. Mailing address: 9800 South LaCienega Boulevard, Suite 800, Inglewood, CA 90301. REGISTRANT: Dedicated Dental Systems, Inc., 9800 South LaCienega Boulevard, Suite 800, Inglewood, CA 90301. Date the business commenced: 07/09/1985. Business is being conducted as a Corporation. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Scott McCloud, Secretary. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 04/08/2015 and expires 04/08/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier April 17, 24, May 1 and 8, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: DEDICATED DENTAL-VALLEY (2015-B2220), 20300 Valley Boulevard, Suite A, Bakersfield, CA 93561. Mailing address: 9800 South LaCienega Boulevard, Suite 800, Inglewood, CA 90301. REGISTRANT: Dedicated Dental Systems, Inc., 9800 South LaCienega Boulevard, Suite 800, Inglewood, CA 90301. Date the business commenced: 07/09/1985. Business is being conducted as a Corporation. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Scott McCloud, Secretary. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 04/08/2015 and expires 04/08/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier April 17, 24, May 1 and 8, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: DEDICATED DENTALTOWN & COUNTRY (2015-B2224), 8200 Stockdale Highway, Suite M-9, Bakersfield, CA 93311. Mailing address: 9800 South LaCienega Boulevard, Suite 800, Inglewood, CA 90301. REGISTRANT: Dedicated Dental Systems, Inc., 9800 South LaCienega Boulevard, Suite 800, Inglewood, CA 90301. Date the business commenced: 07/09/1985. Business is being conducted as a Corporation. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Scott McCloud, Secretary. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 04/08/2015 and expires 04/08/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier April 17, 24, May 1 and 8, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: DEDICATED DENTALROSEDALE (2015-B2225), 9600 Rosedale Highway, Suite A, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Mailing address: 9800 South LaCienega Boulevard, Suite 800, Inglewood, CA 90301. REGISTRANT: Dedicated Dental Systems, Inc., 9800 South LaCienega Boulevard, Suite 800, Inglewood, CA 90301. Date the business commenced: 07/09/1985. Business is being conducted as a Corporation. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Scott McCloud, Secretary. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 04/08/2015 and expires 04/08/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier April 17, 24, May 1 and 8, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: DEDICATED DENTAL (2015B2223), 3400 Wible Road, Bakersfield, CA 93309. Mailing address: 9800 South LaCienega Boulevard, Suite 800,

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices Legal Notices, Continued from page 10 Inglewood, CA 90301. REGISTRANT: Dedicated Dental Systems, Inc., 9800 South LaCienega Boulevard, Suite 800, Inglewood, CA 90301. Date the business commenced: 07/09/1985. Business is being conducted as a Corporation. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Scott McCloud, Secretary. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 04/08/2015 and expires 04/08/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier April 17, 24, May 1 and 8, 2015. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2014-07236-CA, Loan No.: 30488431, A.P.N.: 056-230-37-00 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE ยง 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/05/1999. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Norman Sparks, a Married Man as His Sole and Separate Property. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 11/30/1999 as Instrument No. 0199169986 in Book --, Page --- and of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 05/20/2015 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $33,959.56. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: TS: 2014-07236-CA. More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 5723 Solsburg Street, Inyokern, CA 93527, A.P.N.: 056230-37-00. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $33,959.56. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the

sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/MortgageSe rvices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServ ices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2014-07236-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: April 9, 2015. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier April 24, May 1 and 8, 2015) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: LIVINGSPACES BUILDING CONTRACTORS (2015-B2145), 3400 Pegasus Drive #80842, Bakersfield, CA 93380. Mailing address: 3400 Pegasus Drive #80842, Bakersfield, CA 93380. REGISTRANT: Harlan Alan Ode, 8407 Waterfield, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Date the business commenced: 02/18/2015. Business is being conducted as an Individual. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Harlan Alan Ode. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 04/03/2015 and expires 04/03/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: S. Hermosillo. Published by the Kern River Courier April 24, May 1, 8 and 15, 2015. ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: T AND A TOOL AND SUPPLY (2015- B2380) Street address of business: 3824 Troutdale Court, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Mailing address of Business: 3824 Troutdale Court, Bakersfield, CA 93312. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Tiffany Evette Guerrero, 3824 Troutdale Court, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 04/14/2015. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 04/16/2015. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk by J. Bojorquez, Deputy Clerk (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier: April 24, May 1, 8 and 15, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: T AND A SUPPLY AND SAFETY (2015-B2435), 3824 Troutdale Court, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Mailing address: 3824 Troutdale Court, Bakersfield, CA 93312. REGISTRANT: Tiffany Evette Guerrero, 3824 Troutdale Court, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as an Individual. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Harlan Alan Ode. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 04/16/2015 and expires 04/16/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier April 24, May 1, 8 and 15, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: YOUNGER GALLERY (2015B2382), 1430 Truxtun Avenue, Suite 105, Bakersfield, CA 93301. Mailing address: 1430 Truxtun Avenue, Suite 105, Bakersfield, CA 93301. REGISTRANT: Betty Lee Younger, 3717 Pinehurst Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93306. Date the business commenced: 09/01/2008. Business is being conducted as an Individual. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Betty Lee Younger. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 04/14/2015 and expires 04/14/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: S. Hermosillo. Published by the Kern River Courier May 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2015. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2013-28370, Loan No.: 7092827018, A.P.N.: 190-110-16-00 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE ยง 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 2/13/1996. 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 2/22/1996 as Instrument No. 0196022386 in Book --, Page --- and rerecorded on --- as --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 5/27/2015 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $34,584.62. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: Street Address or other common designation of real property: 308 B Street, Arvin, California 93203, A.P.N.: 190-110-16-00. 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 $34,584.62. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 9608299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/MortgageSe rvices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServ ices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2013-28370. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: April 15, 2015. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. Tamika Smith, Trustee Sale Assistant. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier May 1, 8 and 15, 2015) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2014-06694, Loan No.: 0602962396, A.P.N.: 529-183-24-00 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE ยง 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. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/23/2010. 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: Chad Gillies, a Single Man. Duly Appointed Trustee: Power Default Services, Inc. Recorded 01/04/2011 as Instrument No. 0211000879 in Book xx, Page xx of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. The subject Deed of Trust was modified by Loan Modification

recorded as Instrument 0213158023 and recorded on 10/28/2013. Date of Sale: 06/12/2015 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $195,728.04. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: Street Address or other common designation of real property: 5312 Elk Run Court, Bakersfield, California 93314, A.P.N.: 529-183-24-00. 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 $195,728.04. 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 (855) 4272204 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/MortgageSe rvices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServ ices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2014-06694. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: April 13, 2015. Power Default Services, Inc., as Trustee, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (855) 427-2204. For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier May 1, 8 and 15, 2015) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2012-21790, Loan No.: 7110779605, A.P.N.: 383-212-19-00 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE ยง 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 11/14/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: J.T. Simkins, an Unmarried Person. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 12/13/2005 as Instrument No. 0205343475 in Book , Page and rerecorded on --- as --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 5/27/2015 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $78,389.21. WILL

SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: Street Address or other common designation of real property: 3406 Harvard Drive, Bakersfield, California 93306, A.P.N.: 383-212-19-00. 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 $78,389.21. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 9608299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/MortgageSe rvices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServ ices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2012-21790. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: April 15, 2015. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. Tamika Smith, Trustee Sale Assistant. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier May 1, 8 and 15, 2015) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2010-03825, Loan No.: 70900907, A.P.N.: 148-081-44 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE ยง 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 12/08/2006. 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: Santiago Vazquez, a Married Man as His Sole and Separate Property. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 12/22/2006 as Instrument No. 0206314452 in Book --, Page --- and rerecorded on --- as --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 5/27/2015 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $409,142.70. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT

UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: Street Address or other common designation of real property: 911 and 913 Butler Road Bakersfield, CA 93304, A.P.N.: 148-081-44. 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 $409,142.70. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/Default Management/TrusteeServices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2010-03825. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: April 10, 2015. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. Tamika Smith, Trustee Sale Assistant. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier May 1, 8 and 15, 2015) ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: APSG WHOLESALE AUTO WORKS (2010- B2987) Street address of business: 21037 Burgess Court, Bakersfield, CA 93314. Mailing address of Business: 12324 Childress Street Bakersfield, CA 93312. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Kenneth R. Molitor, 12324 Childress Street Bakersfield, CA 93312. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 05/06/2010. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 04/07/2015. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk by J. Garcia, Deputy Clerk (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier: May 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: THE MOTHER LODE (2015B2591), 8 Tobias, Kernville, CA 93238. Mailing address: P.O. Box 1045, Kernville, CA 93238. REGISTRANT: Judith Dodd, 325 Sirretta Street, Kernville, CA 93238. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as an Individual. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Judith Dodd. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 04/23/2015 and expires 04/23/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier May 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2015.

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‘La Price’ is right for Springville Denise Alonzo, USFS Courier Neighbors Sequoia National Forest Supervisor Kevin B. Elliott is pleased to announce the selection of Eric La Price as the new District Ranger overseeing the Western Divide Ranger District. La Price Eric came to California from Arizona, where he was the National Environmental Policy Act Planner and District Safety Manager for the Red Rock Ranger District of the Coconino National Forest in Sedona, Arizona, for 6 years. La Price grew up in Erie, Pennsylvania enjoying the outdoors. He attended Gannon University and earned a BS in Biology/Ecology in 1994, a Graduate Certificate in Environmental and Occupational Science and Health in 1997, and a MS in Environmental Science in 1999. La Price worked for four summers as a Lake Erie Lifeguard before becoming an Environmental Scientist at Urban Engineers of Erie, Inc., an engineering and environmental consulting

@Play, Continued from page 1 cars. Car registration is $50 day of show ($45 by pre-registration), less $5 if event T-shirt isn’t needed. All entries receive a dash plaque, goodie bag and a free lunch. Winners receive an oak trophy plaque. The popular Pet Parade will take place at noon. Free Registration for the Rotary Pet Parade takes place starting at 11a.m. The Pet Parade is organized by the Friends of the Kern County Shelters Foundation. Prizes and ribbons will be awarded in the following categories: Cutest Pet, Best Trick,

May Day, Continued from page 1 honor a five day celebration, called the Floralia was held. The five-day festival would start April 28 and end May 2. The Romans brought in the rituals of the Floralia festival in the British Isles. And gradually the rituals of the Floralia were added to those of the Beltane. And many of today’s customs on the May Day bear a stark similarity with those combined traditions. ■ By the Middle Ages, every English village had its Maypole. The bringing in of the Maypole from the woods was a great occasion and was accompanied by much rejoicing and merrymaking. The Maypoles were of all sizes. And one village would vie with

Sightings, Continued from page 1 ■ Don’t allow pets outside when mountain lions are most active -dawn, dusk and at night. ■ Bring pet food inside to avoid attracting raccoons, opossums and other potential mountain lion prey. Mountain lion attacks on humans are extremely rare. However, conflicts are increasing as California’s human population expands into mountain lion habitat. ■ Do not hike, bike or jog alone.

Fire, Continued from page 1 importance of property hazard reduction. Hazard reduction and weed abatement is every property owner’s responsibility. Enhanced enforcement of the

firm in Erie. He spent nine years (19942003) at Urban before breaking into the Forest Service. La Price worked for six years (20032009) at the Dolores Public Lands Office in Dolores, Colorado as the NEPA Planner, Safety Manager and HAZMAT officer. This was also a Service First Office, so he worked for both the Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management across a very large landscape, which included the San Juan National Forest, the BLM San Juan Resource Area and the BLM Canyons of the Ancients National Monument. From there he went to Arizona to perform like duties In 2013, La Price performed a temporary assignment in Region 1 as the Acting District Ranger of the Townsend Ranger District of the Helena and Lewis & Clark National Forests in Montana. "Eric brings a technical skill set strong in planning and a passion for connecting with employees and people who so passionately care about and use Sequoia National Forest and Giant Sequoia National Monument," stated Elliott. When not working, La Price likes to hike, camp, and takes all types of photographs.

Largest/Smallest Pet, Friendliest Pet, Funniest Pet, Best Dressed Pet, Most Unusual Pet, Pet/Owner Look-Alike and Best Overall Pet. Each pet can compete in one category only. Your cat, dog, or large pet must be leashed. All other pets must be caged. Be prepared to clean up after your pet. For information on the Pet Parade, call (503) 9994124. For more information contact Paul Cromwell at 760-417-1008 or email: carshow@rotarykrv.org. For information on the Rotary Club of Kern River Valley go to RotaryKRV.org or Facebook.com/groups/RotaryKRV.

another to show who could produce the tallest Maypole. Maypoles were usually set up for the day in small towns, but in London and the larger towns they were erected permanently. ■ The Puritans frowned on May Day, so the day has never been celebrated with as much enthusiasm in the U.S. as in Great Britain. But the tradition of celebrating May Day by dancing and singing around a maypole, tied with colorful streamers or ribbons, survived as a part of the English tradition. Children celebrated the day by moving back and forth around the pole with streamers, chose a May queen, and hung May baskets on the doorknobs of folks -- all leftovers of the old European traditions.

■ Avoid hiking or jogging when mountain lions are most active -dawn, dusk, and at night. ■ Keep a close watch on small children. ■ Do not approach a mountain lion. ■ If you encounter a mountain lion, do not run. Instead, face the animal, make noise and try to look bigger by waving your arms. Throw rocks or other objects. Pick up small children. ■ If attacked, fight back. ■ If a mountain lion attacks a person, immediately call 911.

Wildland Fire Urban Interface Code through the hazard reduction program is an essential tool in mitigating structural damage and protecting home and property from the threat of a wildfire. The deadline for property clearance is Monday, June 15.