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‘Bug’s Land’

June 14

Flag Day

Holding convention at the Wofford Heights Post Office Tuesday, thousands of seed bugs joined hands and did what seed bugs do (make more seed bugs) on the stucco walls outside.

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weather Friday high 92° Mostly sunny and hot Friday low 67° Clear and mild Saturday high 95° Hot Saturday low 65° Clear and mild

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People across the United States celebrate Flag Day on June 14 each year to honor the United States flag and to commemorate the flag’s adoption. Flag Day falls within National Flag Week, a time when Americans reflect on the foundations of the nation’s freedom. The flag of the United States represents freedom and has been an enduring symbol of the country’s ideals since its early days. During both events, Americans also remember their loyalty to the nation, reaffirm their belief in liberty and justice and observe the nation’s unity. Many people in the United States honor this day by displaying the American flag at homes and public buildings. Other popular ways of observing this holiday include: flag-raising ceremonies; Flag Day services; school quizzes and essay competitions about the American flag; musical salutes; street parades and awards for special recognition. Organizations such as The National Flag Day Foundation are actively involved in coordinating activities centered on the event and keeping the flags traditions alive. Following Flag Day is Honor America Days, a 21-day period through to Independence Day (July 4) to honor America. During this period, people hold public gatherings and activities to celebrate and honor the Nation.

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Terry Gallion Courier Buzz Bugs in Biblical proportions descended on the Kern Valley Monday, creepy crawling all over buildings and houses in Lake Isabella, Wofford Heights and Kernville. The bugs that are so numerous and causing a nuisance in parts of the valley are Melacoryphus lateralis (previously Neacoryphus lateralis) easy for someone to say. It’s red design serves as a warning to predators. It is a member of the Lygaeidae family of insects, otherwise known as seed bugs. Seed bugs

are part of a huge order of bugs called Hemiptera. It is more closely related to milkweed bugs than boxelder bugs. It is smaller than a boxelder bug. These insects feed on the seeds of flowering plants. A resident of the Kern Valley for 25 years, Pearl Abraham commented on Facebook, remembering playing with them as a child. She says they are more prevalent because there is no water and they are looking for an alternate source, as are roaches that have been showing up. She called them “tree bugs.” They are

necessary Corps acquisitions as a result of implethe Isabella Report menting Lake Dam Safety

Evironmental Assessments NEPA Process Safety Assurance Review Tyler M. Stalker USACE Courier Release As a component of the tiered National Environmental Protection Act process that was described in the Project Environmental Impact Study and ROD in 2012, supplemental NEPA documents would be developed to assess the impacts resulting from USFS relocations (including recreation facilities), resident relocations, and real estate

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Modification Project. Two supplemental draft EAs are proposed for public review and comment for the recreation mitigation and remaining real estate issues: ■ All remaining private land acquisitions, demolition of all affected structures, and relocation of the Corps maintenance and operations facility, and; ■ USFS Lake Isabella Office and fire station relocation, as well as mitigation necessary to offset the adverse effects to recreation resulting from construction of the Isabella Lake DSM Project. The first draft EA was released for public review and comment on April 28, followed by public scop-

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not a garden pest. They are found in southwestern U.S. and can, at times, occur in large numbers. They come to lights and water, but they feed on plants and are not a household pest of any kind. Don’t confuse these approximately 3/8 inches in length bugs with conenose, or kissing bugs (Triatoma sp.), that are blood-feeding insects. Although conenose bugs bite humans and regularly transmit disease in parts of Latin America, for most U.S. victims the

ing meetings on May 4 and 5 in Kernville and Lake Isabella, respectively. ■ Approximately 25 persons total attended the two meetings, each of which consisted of a brief project update, a description of the EA, and comment/question/answer period. ■ Formal comments were submitted both during the meetings and afterward by email. Twelve comments total were received, but none were of such significant impact that precludes the draft EA from being finalized, resulting in a finding of no significant impact tentatively scheduled for public release on June 5. The second draft EA is anticipated to be released for public review and comment in July, followed by public scoping meetings in August. nature

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worst consequence is redness and itching at the site of the bite. Conenose bugs are recognized by their elongated or “cone-shaped” head, prominent antennae, pear-shaped body and spindly, stick-like legs. The body is black or dark brown, 1 to 1 ½ inches in length, with 12 orange spots ringing the outer edge of the abdomen. Long, beaklike mouth parts arise from the front of the head and are held under and against the center of the body when not in use.

■ As part of Corps of Engineers Dam Safety regulations, a high level review of a dam safety project’s construction scope and strategy is to be conducted by industry-recognized experts during the design phase. ■ The Isabella DSMP Safety Assurance Review was conducted onsite May 19-20, to ensure that a safe project will be constructed that achieves the dam safety goals identified during the study phase of the project. ■ The panel’s first draft of the report is expected later in June, while design continues. No major scope changes are required. The Lakeside Village Mobile Home Park property has been acquired and all residents have been relocated. The Corps is securing vacated trailers until they are removed, expected to begin this month after release of the FONSI.

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water data: Wednesday 6 p.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 42,408 acre-feet 2014 Reservoir peak 80,737 acre-feet Pool maximum 568,075 acre-feet Pool safety limit 360,000 acre-feet Upper Kern Inflow 233 cfs Lower Kern Outflow 261 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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■ Omnipresent Puppet Theater June 12 Come to the Library Friday, June 12 at 3 p.m. at the KRV Branch in Lake Isabella for Omnipresent Puppet Theater, a professional puppeteer group that will be presenting the story “Puss in Boots.” This free program is open to all ages. For a full list of our summer programs, visit any local branch or online at kerncountylibrary.org.

■ Keepers of the Kern clean up June 13 Keepers of the Kern invite you to join them at Headquarters Campground at 8:30 a.m. They will meet up with California Land Management at Corral Creek Day Use and participate in their annual Clean Up Day. A lunch will be served by CLM when finished. Please RSVP by June 11 for lunch. For questions and to RSVP, call 760-3762963 or email keepersofthekern@gmail .com ■ Keepers of the Kern, River clean up June 15 and 16 Meet at Headquarters Campground parking area above Riverkern just north of Kernville at 8 a.m., on Monday and Tuesday, June 15-16. One hour, one bag. It makes a difference. Keepers of the Kern supplies pickers, bags, water and snacks. The kids are out of school, bring them with you! For further information, questions or

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. ■ 1 p.m., Happy Hookers crochet club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-6335.

Saturdays

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

Sundays

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

Mondays

■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-583. ■ 1 p.m. (3rd Mon.), Kern Valley Democratic Club, Lakeridge Mobile Home Pk. Clubhouse, Lake Isabella. ■ 1 p.m., Line dance classes, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-0043. ■ 3 p.m. (2nd Mon.-Board/4th Mon.-Member ship), Kernville Chamber. 760-376-2629. ■ 6 - 9 p.m., KRV 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.

Tuesdays

■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 10 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern Valley Garden Group. 760-379-1129. ■ 10 a.m. - noon; 1p.m.- 3 p.m. Kern County Department of Public Health Immunization Clinic 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella. 877-818-4787 ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella. ■ 2 p.m. KRV Cemetery District. (2nd Tue. every other month). Public invited. 760-376-2189. ■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-Bodfish Property Owners, Senior Center, Lake Isabella 760-760-3795552. ■ 6:30 p.m., (2nd Tue.) Epilepsy Support Group, Bakersfield. 760-376-1606 or 760-258-5272. ■ 7 p.m., (4th Tue.), KRV Historical Society, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

Wednesdays

■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9:30 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), Dam Quilters, senior apts., Lake Isabella. 760-223-0762. ■ 9:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 661-867-2579.

to RSVP, call 760-376-2963, 360-324-8178, or email keepersofthekern@gmail.com.

■ Senior Dance June 17 Great music every Wednesday from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Senior Center June 17 has a Western theme. No cost. Come join the fun. ■ Keepers of the Kern Trash awareness June 20 Hand out trash bags with Keepers of the Kern on Saturday, May 20. Meet at Headquarters Campground at 11 a.m. to go into the campgrounds to hand out trash bags and to share Leave No Trace information. The kids are out of school. Bring them with you! For information, questions or to RSVP, call 760-376-2963, 360-324-8178, or email keepersofthekern@gmail.com. ■ Commodities distribution June 23 Government food commodities will be distributed to those who qualify on Tuesday, June 23 at the New Life Church in Wofford Heights, Grace Chapel in Mountain Mesa and at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Distribution starts at 8 a.m. ■ KRV Collaborative June 25 Join with the Kern

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■ 10:00 a.m., T.A.P. Thought and Perception, Tank Park, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3304. ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella. ■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commerce, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5236. ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge, Mt. Mesa. 760-376-3138. ■ 1 - 2:30 p.m., Grief Support Group, Optimal Hospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd. ■ 6 p.m. (1st Wed.), American Legion Riders 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., 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. 760-379-9114.

Thursdays

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

AA Meetings

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

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.

Collaborative and learn about vital services and opportunities in the Kern Valley from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 25 at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Call 760-379-2556 or go to KRVFRC.org for more information. ■ Community prayer breakfast July 2 The Salvation Army invites the community to join them in prayer for our community, the state and our nation at Nelda’s in Lake Isabella at 7 a.m. All members of the Kern River Valley community are welcome to come and join in on Thursday, July 2. Arrive early to not interrupt prayer in progress. Breakfast is optional. Call 760-379-4600. ■ Fireworks July 4 Fireworks over Lake Isabella at dusk, Sponsored by the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce. ■ Veteran Assistance July 14 The Bakersfield Vet Center provides counseling services to our Veterans living in remote areas of Kern County. The Bakersfield Vet Center counselor will be at the Senior Center/Veterans Hall from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14 for counseling any Veteran who feels the need to readjust to civilian life after service in a combat theatre and their families. Call at 661-323-VETS (8387) to make an appointment. ■ KRV Collaborative July 23 There will not be a Kern River Valley Collaborative meeting in July. It will resume in August. Call 760-379-2556 or go to KRVFRC.org. ■ Commodities distribution, July 27 Government food commodities will be distributed at a new day and time to those who qualify on Monday, July 27 at the New Life Church in Wofford Heights, Grace Chapel in Mountain Mesa and at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Distribution is now 10 a.m. to noon. ■ Houchin Blood Drive July 28 The KRV blood drive will take place at the First Baptist Church in Lake Isabella, from noon to 6 p.m. on Tuesday July 28. When donating, bring picture ID with date of birth, be free from all cold, flu, cold sores or symptoms of infection and eat a meal at least 3 hours prior to donating. Remember to wait one year after tattoos and body piercings and you must be at least 16 years old and weigh at least 110 lbs. ■ Prayer Breakfast August 6 The Salvation Army invites the community to join them in prayer for our community, the state and our nation at Nelda’s in Lake Isabella at 7 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 6 All members of the Kern River Valley community are welcome to come and join them in prayer. Please arrive early so as not interrupt prayer in progress. Breakfast is optional. For more information call The Salvation Army at 760-379-4600. ■ Assistance for Veterans August 11 The Bakersfield Vet Center provides counseling services to our Veterans living in remote areas of Kern County. The Bakersfield Vet Center counselor will be at the Senior Center/Veterans Hall from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 11. For those Veterans attending the Bakersfield VA Clinic for counseling, their families, and any Veteran who feels the need to readjust to civilian life after service in a combat theatre- call at 661-323-VETS (8387) to make an appointment with them at the Lake Isabella Senior Center. Submissions to the free 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. Submitted items deemed general business advertising will not be accepted. Some event information is gathered from the chambers and KRVR.

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Traffic & Safety STOP

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May traffic statistics Rod Middleworth Courier Columnist

Scott Griswold, California Highway Patrol Courier Contributor

Traffic Collisions - 14 Non-injury - 7 Injury - 7 Impaired Drivers - 9 Suspended/Unlicensed Drivers Arrested - 29

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Safety tip of the month: Warning: Dogs die in hot cars! Leaving children or pets unattended in a vehicle on a warm or hot day is dangerous any time of year but becomes deadly during the hot summer months. It is not only unsafe. It is illegal! (Penal Code 597.7)

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KCWA Facts and opinion on the ID 3 Plan Doug Diggles ID 3 Resident, Weldon

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The Kern County Water Agency administers the ID 3 Flood Control District. Without any input or discussion with the residents of ID 3, they paid a consultant to prepare a proposal to protect the district from small floods in the original flood path as well as a couple from canyons that had not been in the original plan. A small flood is one that flows no faster than 1500 cubic feet per second (cfs). According to their statements at the last meeting, 38 percent of the floods we have experienced have been larger than 1500 cfs. They say this proposal is because we residents did not assess ourselves enough to maintain the original improvements. The new expanded improvements will cost $3,747,400. Yup, that's 3 ¾ million dollars. One of the facts they have not revealed is how much it will cost to maintain the new improvements on a yearly basis after they are completed. We can safely assume it will be more than the amount we are already not covering for the old improvements. It would be important to know how that larger amount would be collected from our depleted bank accounts. The plan requires that the 162 owners in the district pay the entire $3,747,400 in one lump sum payment. If we cannot pay, there is a process for that. It will be added to our property taxes and the County Tax Collector will sell our homes. That certainly is one way to make us go away. On an individual basis, each of us owes 52 percent, more than half, of the value of our homes. This is to be paid in one payment or face the loss of our home. In my case, my bill is $37,693. I don’t have an extra $37,693 available. I suspect most of the homeowners in ID 3 are in the same situation. If this plan is passed, I will lose my home along with most of the residents in the district. Great Plan! Thanks for watching out for our best interest.

According to Law, they can go ahead and build the improvements without our consent. However, they cannot require us to pay for it unless we vote to be financially responsible for the bill. We all have until a public meeting on June 18 to cast our votes. Please make sure to vote against the proposal! Either submit your vote by mail or deliver it to the public meeting scheduled for June 18 at the South Fork Elementary School at 6401 Fay Ranch Road in Weldon. The meeting is scheduled to start at 6:30 pm. Here is some important food for thought. What kind of fool would vote for this plan knowing that we would lose our homes? Continuing with that line of thought, what kind of fool would propose such a vicious plan and submit it to a vote of the victims? How foolish would they have to be to think that we would vote yes on this plan? The people who run the Kern County Water Agency are not fools. They must assume that we will vote this down. In that case, why waste our time, money and anger on a proposal that they know will never be approved? I have an opinion as to the real reason that they are doing this. In 1983, KCWA sued to be relieved of the responsibility of maintaining our flood control system. They wanted out. We sued to oppose that and eventually both suits were dropped. They have wanted out of this for a long time. It is my belief that they want us to vote against this ridiculous proposal. They will then claim that we are not willing to pay for our protection based on that vote. They will use that to try again to be relieved of their responsibility to maintain the existing system. They have made a ridiculous proposal that they know will be defeated as cover for their actual agenda, which is to get out of the flood fighting business. The KCWA has not made any sort of good faith effort to solve the problem. They did not call us together to present the financial problem of maintenance costs. They did not solicit input on how to solve it. They did not try to work with the residents in any way whatsoever. In 1990 the KCWA created a Residents’ Advisory Committee. Many things were accomplished under this cooperative effort. My earlier question still stands, what happened to the Advisory Committee? First we must give the KCWA a no vote on the proposal. It is necessary even if that seems to be what they want us to do. Then we will find out what their next step will be. At that point we can decide how best to respond to their real goals.

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Cemetery thefts add to District, personal loss Two benches have been stolen from the Kernville Cemetery. One, concrete with a mosaic tile inlay, was stolen from the rose garden and one, handmade for loved ones by a local family, from the gravesite. The family bench was grey cement with a poem on it that starts with “If tears could build a stairway…”and had a little plaque that had a personalized message with the

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For those of you who read my column last week you probably reached the conclusion that I was a completely inept oldster who couldn’t even Middleworth make a washing machine work. I feel that I should give you some history of me and my relationship with washing machines. It all started when I was living with my grandparents. My Gramma would do the washing in the kitchen using a big tub with a wringer attached. She used a large wash board and Fels Naphtha soap. I would then turn the wringer while she fed the washed clothes, squeeging it into another tub of clear water. I would then take the plunger, plunge up and down, rinsing the clothes and running them through the wringer again. Note that I said “I helped” to wash the clothes the old fashioned way. Then one day my Grandpa came home with a thing he called a mechanical washing machine. It had an electric motor, a chain drive and two plungers that rotated up and down, automatically washing the clothes. The first time he tried it, it blew a fuse and we were without power until he found the right fuse to give us electricity again.

It was too heavy, too noisy and vibrated so hard that if Grandma wanted to use it, she had to go into the basement garage. The second time he used it, it leaked water all over the garage. Gramma told him to get rid of it she wasn’t going to use it. Instead she would continue to use the wash tub, the wringer and the Fels Naphtha soap. It wasn’t too long after this fiasco that Grandpa brought home a modern washing machine. It no longer needed a wringer because it spun dry the clothes after washing and rinsing them. I might point out that it only had two buttons and a dial with two numbers. It was something I could easily operate. My job, instead of hauling water for use in the wash tub, was to help Grandma hang the washed, rinsed and spun-dried clothes on the clothesline. I would like to point out that hanging clothes on a line does not require learning how to spin dials and push buttons. Since that time and as the years have passed, washing machines and dryers now do magic things. They wash delicate clothes and Levis as well as blankets and tennis shoes. Dryers have taken the place of hanging things on a wash line. I managed to keep up with all the changes until just recently. But now that I’m long of tooth, the washing experience has passed me by and I instead can wield a mean vacuum cleaner with the best of them. Wofford Heights resident Rod Middleworth is a retired security manager for Pacific Bell.

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April 25, 1933 - June 6, 2015 Joan (Jody) Nadel of Wofford Heights was taken from us and entered into eternal rest on June 6, 2015 at age 82 in Novato, CA with family and friends at her bedside. Owner of Sportsman's Trailer Park in Wofford Heights since 1971, Jody will be greatly missed by her grieving family and all those friends and relations who loved her so deeply. She was the beloved mother of Paula and Marla, grandmother to Danelle, Nick, and Shanda, and great grandmother to Lauren and Anthony Amalfitano of Novato, CA. No funeral is planned, however a memorial service will be held on Saturday June 13 at 11:30 a.m. at the Kern River Valley Elks Lodge No. 2358 in Wofford Heights, where she was an active member for many years. The public is cordially invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Jody's name to the charity of your choice and as she would do, please help the helpless if it is within your power. She remains in our hearts always until the end. God grant her eternal peace. Death notices and obituaries with or without a picture are available for purchase in the Courier by calling 760-376-2860 during office hours weekdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., or can be requested through your local mortuay.

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Dan Schlensker, Courier Columnist Today I finally got around to going (actually I was taken) to see the Trail of 100 Giants, a few miles beyond Johnsondale. I was most impressed! Schlensker Having lived in Crescent City and seen the immense redwoods in places like Stout Grove in Del Norte County on the North Coast-trees it takes nearly ten people holding hands to reach around-I was not too sure just how great trees would do at over 6000 feet compared to the ones growing at sea level. I must admit, they compare very favorably. Like I said, I was impressed! Like on the North Coast there were several of these huge trees that had fallen, exposing their meager-looking root system. As I looked at these trees from the bottom, I was re-amazed at the shallowness of these tree's roots, which penetrate the earth less than six feet! That's why they are so susceptible-sticking up hundreds of feet above the ground-to being blown over by high winds. Deep roots are very helpful to remaining upright! In His parables about the seed, sower and soils recorded in Mark 4 (also in Mtatthew 13 and Luke 8) Jesus mentions roots as He says, "these [soils or people] are the ones on whom seed was sown [like] on the rocky places, who, when they hear

■ 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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1. Is the book of Philemon in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. In Matthew 8, what prophet's words did Jesus claim to be fulfilling as He was healing people? Iddo, Esaias, Gad, Medad 3. Who wrote, "Neither shall any priest drink wine, when they enter into the inner court"? Ezekiel, Isaiah, Daniel, Hosea 4. In addition to fire, what did God rain down upon Sodom and Gomorrah? Hail, Lightning, Brimstone, Mud 5. Whose grave was marked by a pillar erected by her husband, Jacob? Abigail, Lillith, Puah, Rachel 6. From Judges 16, who slept through a haircut? Manoah, Samson, Adam, Uriah 1) New; 2) Esaias; 3) Ezekiel; 4) Brimstone; 5) Rachel; 6) Samson © 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.

Dan Schlensker is pastor of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Lake Isabella.

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the word, immediately receive it with joy; and they have no firm root in themselves, but are only temporary; then, when affliction or persecution arises because of the word, immediately they fall away." Roots are important to keep one from falling … or being toppled! We note that Jesus says of those on whom the Word is sown, who are like rocky soil, that they have "no firm root in themselves." That means people-we-need some outside help to stay rooted and upright, especially when high winds, that is, trougle arises in our lives. In Romans 11 Paul says, "remember that it is not you who supports the root, but the root supports you." And that Root is Jesus, Himself, working through His Holy Spirit, to support and strengthen us against the forces of evil in this world. In Ephesians 3:14-19, Paul prays that God would, "grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in the inner man; so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; and that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ which surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled up to all the fulness of God." That's the support and strength we need to stand upright in this world.

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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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History Mystery Tour June 13 Silver City Ghost Town Courier Release The acclaimed History/Mystery Lantern Light Night Tours and Live Paranormal Investigations will be held Saturday, June 13, featuring host J Paul Corlew. Corlew is seen on Bio HD's paranormal series "My Ghost Story" and online show "Haunted Discoveries". These events are both lantern tours and interactive paranormal investigations with advice/tips and demonstrations from Corlew and guest paranormal investigators. The Ghost Town is located at 3829 Lake Isabella Blvd in Bodfish. Advance tickets for the lantern tours are available by credit card purchase by calling 760-

379-5146 prior to event. Also the night of the event at 8 p.m. (cash only) at the gate. The tours are from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. with time for individual exploration of the site and face time with the experts. The cost is only $15 per person (all ages). Children under 16 must be accompanied by a paid adult. All updates announced at facebook.com/silvercityghosttown. All proceeds from these special events are utilized for the continuing operating costs, renovation, restoration and museum acquisitions. No public funds or tax dollars are utilized to operate Silver City. The ghost town is also open daily for self-guided tours and antiques and gift shopping. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (5 p.m. Saturday).

Announcements, Continued from page 3 names of the two family members. Thefts of this nature from your Kern River Valley Cemetery District are both a financial loss for the cemetery and a personal loss to the families who have purchased memorials to their loved ones. Anyone with information or sees suspicious activity at the cemetery grounds should notify the Kern Cemetery District 760-376-2189 and call the Kern County Sheriff at 760-549-2100.

KRVAA Presents Bonsai demonstration On Monday, June 15 at 6 p.m. the Kern River Valley Art Association will be presenting Jack Reynolds at the Lake Isabella Senior Center. Bonsai popularity is getting bigger with the California drought. Learn how to create and care for these beautiful Bonsai trees. Reynolds is a retired professor of biology and human anatomy from Moorpark College. He has been active in bonsai for 28 years and is a member of three bonsai clubs. For more than 20 years he has been studying bonsai under Ted Matson, curator of bonsai for The Huntington Garden collection and has participated in numerous workshops at clubs and bonsai conventions. He has been teaching a bonsai class for the Bakersfield Recreation and Parks Dept. since 2009 and also teaches a class at his home in Squirrel Valley beginning in 2013. This meeting will include a brief update of KRVAA, refreshments and demonstration. It is open to the public.

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Cooling centers ready to open to some degree Cooling centers will be open to the public in Lake Isabella when the temperature is forecast by the National Weather Service to be 105 or higher. The Cooling Center is located at the Kern River Valley Senior/Veterans Building at 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd. It will be open from 1 to 8 p.m. Watch and listen for announcements on your TV, radio, and the Kern County website, co.kern.ca.us. Additionally, all Kern County libraries will be open during their normal library hours. If you need transportation to the cooling center call Kern Regional Transit at 800-323-2396. For information call Kern County Parks Dept. 661-8687000 or Kern County Aging and Adult Services 800-510-2020.

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

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

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PICKS OF THE WEEK “Timbuktu” (PG-13) -- In the rolling dunes of Mali, alongside centuries-old cultural artifacts, families face the threat of fundamentalism forcing its way into the rhythm of life. Kidane (Ibrahim Ahmed) lives simply, herding livestock with his wife, daughter and an adopted child who helps with the work. At the outset of the film, foreign jihadists are shown using priceless relics for target practice. The pastoral scene is infested with newly arrived clerics and heavilyarmed young men enforcing rules against everything from music and clothing to soccer and socializing. Director Abderrahmane Sissako creates an enchanting portrayal of fully realized, authentic-feeling characters. Even with the jihadists, you feel like there are real humans under the monstrous deeds. It’s a movie that radiates importance and love for life, without burdening the audience with heavy-handed delivery. “Survivor” (PG-13) -- Milla Jovovich stars as a London-based American security agent. We’re not exactly sure what kind of agent, but she screens visas and rides a motorcycle. She survives a terrorist bombing, and now everyone thinks she’s responsible. The real bad guys send Pierce Brosnan -- an expert assassin who looks a little groggy -- to kill her while some boring exposition unfolds. Jovovich has to thwart a terrorist plot before the ball drops on New Year’s

Ibrahim Ahmed in “Timbuktu” Eve in Times Square, but just like in real life, it’s an overhyped event that has most viewers asleep before the end. Brosnan is usually pretty successful in his non-Bond espionage roles, but he doesn’t seem to relish this one. The action sequences mostly revolve around Jovovich running, when her specialty lies more in butt-kicking. “The Forger” (R) -- John Travolta’s performance in this heist flick/family drama is unbelievable. As tough-guy art forger Ray Cutter, his sensitive painting talent, his hardboiled fighting skills, and especially his Boston accent, are thoroughly unconvincing. Ray cuts a deal with Keegan the crime boss (Anson Mount). Keegan will help get Ray an early release from prison, and Ray will forge a Monet painting and swap it with the real-deal in the museum. Ray makes the deal so he can spend some time with his teenage son who has a terminal brain tumor, which doesn’t make much sense, because forging a masterpiece typically takes a while. © 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Bodfish Bob’s Potato Soup for Two 1 1/2 cups diced potatoes, not cooked 1/8 cup chopped onions 2 cups milk 1 T butter Place onions and potatoes in enough water to cover the potatoes. Cook until potatoes are tender. Drain. Add milk and butter and heat until completely hot. Bodfish Bob’s Salisbury Steak for Two

Bodfish Bob’s Chicken Noodle Soup for Two 4 ounces noodles, uncooked 2 cups chicken broth 1/4 cup celery, sliced thin 1/salt and pepper to taste Cook noodles, celery, carrots in chicken broth for 30 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.

1/2 lb. ground beef 1/4 cup bread crumbs 1/4 cup tomato juice 1 tsp minced onion 1 egg 1 pkg. brown gravy mix Combine ground beef, bread crumbs, tomato juice, onion and egg together, shape into oblong patties and brown. Make gravy and pour over steaks. Bodfish Bob’s Taco Dip for Two

Bodfish Bob’s Onion Fried Chops for Two 1/2 envelope Lipton onion soup mix 1 egg, beaten 1/3 cup plain dry bread crumbs 2 1/2 inch thick pork chops Preheat oven to 350°. Combine soup mix with bread crumbs. Dip chops in eggs, then Place in lightly greased large shallow baking pan. Bake turning once, for one hour or until tender.

1 pkg. taco seasoning 3/4 cup shredded lettuce 2 cups sour cream 1/2 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese or mild cheddar cheese 1 tomato 2 green onions Stir together sour cream, taco seasoning, and chopped green onion. Place in a shallow, wide bowl. Top evenly with grated cheese, salsa, lettuce and tomato. Serve with tortilla chips.

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Turning 65 Part 1 months before your birth month. Medicare always starts on the first of the month. So, my Medicare started May 1, even I received two though I was still 64 for another phone calls from 4 weeks. If your birthday is the people turning 65 first of the month, everything is in the last week pushed back a month. which is upsetting Many people do not take the to me. Both parearly retirement benefit and ties were under choose to wait till they are older the wrong impres- Thal to get a larger Social Security sion that they retirement check. These people needed to wait until the must enroll manually in one of December 7th “Open several ways. The easiest is Enrollment” period to join online at social Medicare. Medicare, with the exception of security. Medicare, ‘disability,’ is for people who are age gov/medicarewith the excep65 and older. The Initial Enrollment only. As a tion of “disabilPeriod begins 3 months before the service to local ity,” is for peomonth you turn 65. residents, I do ple who are this as a free age 65 and - Thal service. older. The Online enrollInitial ment works about 85 percent of Enrollment Period begins three the time. There are special cirmonths before the month you cumstances in which you will turn 65. My birthday is May 29. have to call Social Security to Therefore, I was able to enroll in enroll in Medicare. Their numMedicare February 1, three ber is 1-800-772-1213. Use this months before my birth month, number if you have an online or the month of March or April. problem or would like to just I could have enrolled in May, my make the call (and probably sit birth month, as well as the three on hold a while). months following June, July or Next week, we will consider August. If you miss the initial Parts A and B and what they period, there are other opportumean to you. nities. If you have already retired when you turn 65 and signed up Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurance broker in California (0621106) Thal is on the to receive early Social Security National Association of Health retirement benefits, you will Underwriters Medicare Advisory Board. receive a Medicare card in the He may be reached at 760-376-2100, mail automatically about three harrythal@aol.com or harrythal. com. Harry P. Thal Courier Columnist

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Sports Quiz By Chris Richcreek 1. In 2014, Giants pitcher Yusmeiro Petit set a major-league mark for most consecutive batters retired (46). Who had held the mark? 2. When was the last time before 2014 (Joe Kelly) that a Red Sox pitcher stole a base? 3. Five players have tossed 20 or more touchdown passes in each of their first three NFL seasons. Name four of them. 4. Name the last time before 2013-14 (Harvard) that an Ivy League men's basketball school won a NCAA Tournament game two consecutive years. 5. Which two teams did Pat Quinn coach to the NHL Stanley Cup Finals? 6. What year was the first in which NHL players took part in the Winter Olympics? 7. How many majors did Gary Player win during his PGA career, and what were the years of his first and last major victories? Answers:

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ARIES (Mar. 21 to Apr. 19) A plan you've kept on hold for a long time finally could be greenlighted. But in typical Aries form, you'll need to be sure that everything is in place before you hit the "start" button. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Others might urge you to act more quickly on your ideas. But you'd be wise to follow your Bovine instincts and get more facts to bolster your position when you finally present it. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You might be tempted to accept the well-meaning offer of a friend to act as an intermediary in a dispute. But you know best what it's about, and you can handle the challenge. Good luck. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Entertainment can play an important role this week. Enjoy some wellearned diversion with people you care about. Something especially wonderful might come from this well-spent time. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Catnaps and playtime are in order for Leos and Leonas who need to take some time off from their hectic schedules to restore their energies and rebuild their mental muscles. Have fun. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Virgos will need to keep an open mind this week about choices that seem improbable. A closer study might well reveal possibilities that might have been overlooked. Stay with it.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A disappointing outcome of a well-intentioned effort should be seen as a lesson in how to do it right the next time. Note all your changes and have your new plan set up by week's end. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Travel plans might need readjusting because of changes in the costs previously agreed to. Deal with the problem as quickly as possible to minimize any delays that might result. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Your honest approach to an unsettling experience draws admiration from others. Use their positive feedback to build support for your program to introduce needed changes. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Travel is strong in your aspect this week, and so is nostalgia! You might want to consider planning a trip to a place that holds some very special meaning for you. Bon voyage. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A jobrelated situation could provide an opportunity you hadn't considered before. Look it over carefully and see where and how you can tailor it to fit your needs. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Showing strength as well as sympathy helps you deal with a difficult personal matter. It also helps you set an example for others when it's their turn to get involved in the situation.

1.The White Sox's Mark Buehrle retired 45 consecutive batters in 2009. 2. It was 1969 (Bill Landis). 3. Andy Dalton, Andrew Luck, Peyton Manning, Dan Marino and Russell Wilson. 4. Princeton, in 1983-84. 5. The 1979-80 Flyers and the 1993-94 Canucks. 6. It was 1998. 7. Nine -- the first was in 1959 (British Open) and the last was in 1978 (Masters).

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: BLOOM SALON AT ROSEWOOD (2015-B2798), 1301 New Stine Road, Bakersfield, CA 93309. Mailing address: 601 Pebble Beach Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93309. REGISTRANT: Ricarda Ann Swackhamer, 601 Pebble Beach Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93309. 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: Gaurang Patel. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 05/04/2015 and expires 05/04/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier May 22, 29, June 5 and 12, 2015. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2014-02580-CA, Loan No.: 7131400793, A.P.N.: 449-163-11-00 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 01/10/2007. 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: Asbjorg Oliver, an Unmarried Woman. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 01/23/2007 as Instrument No. 0207016199 in Book ---, Page --- and of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 06/22/2015 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $364,440.89. 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: 9813 Mark Twain Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93312, A.P.N.: 449-163-11-00. 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 $364,440.89. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 9608299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/ MortgageServices/DefaultManagement /TrusteeServices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 201402580-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: May 8, 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 May 29, June 5 and 12, 2015)\ NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF DON L. PASCOE aka DONALD L. PASCOE aka DONALD PASCOE BPB-15-2005 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of DON L. PASCOE, aka DONALD L. PASCOE aka DONALD PASCOE. A PETITION for Probate has been filed by: AMANDA PASCOE in the Superior Court of California, County of KERN. THE PETITION for Probate requests that AMANDA PASCOE be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent's will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on: June 25, 2015 at 9:00 A.M. in Dept. P, located at 1215 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in section 9100 of the California Probate Code. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in section 1250 of the California Probate Code. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Larry R. Cox Law Offices of Young Wooldridge 1800 30th Street, 4th Floor Bakersfield, CA 93301 (661) 327-9661 (Published: Kern River Courier: June 5, 12 and 19, 2015) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 15-2295 - APN: 252-14224-00-2 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12-23-2003. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On June 26, 2015 at 12:00 pm, Elite Trust Deed Services, Inc., a California Corporation as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust recorded 03-17-2004, as Inst. No. 0204057734 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Kern County, State of California, Executed by Mega Investments, LLC, a Limited Liability Company, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) at: Outside the main entrance to the Wanda Kirk Library, 3611 Rosamond Blvd., Rosamond, CA 93560. ALL CASHIER'S CHECKS MUST BE MADE PAYABLE TO ELITE TRUST DEED SERVICES, INC. All rights, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Parcel 4 of Record of Survey Tract No. 2085 in the unincorporated area of the county of Kern, State of California, as per map recorded May 2, 1958, in Book 7, Page 69 of Record of Surveys, in the office of the County Recorder of said County. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: Vacant Land - directions may be obtained by written request within 10 days of the first publication of this notice from: Elite Trust Deed Services, Inc., 554 West Lancaster Boulevard, Lancaster, CA 93534. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said Sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated cost, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $55,826.17. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Date: June 2, 2015. Elite Trust Deed Services, Inc., As Trustee, 554 West Lancaster Boulevard, Lancaster, CA 93534, 661945-5525, Vickie Durham, Trustee Sale Officer NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this

property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on the notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgages, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 661-945-5525 using the file number 15-2295. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet web site. The best way to verify the postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. (Published by the Kern River Courier June 5, 12 and 19, 2015) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2014-04544-CA, Loan No.: 7141890074, A.P.N.: 112-272-08-00 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 03/06/2007. 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: Mark Smith and Michele Smith, Husband and Wife as Joint Tenants. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 03/14/2007 as Instrument No. 0207057840 in Book ---, Page --- and of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 07/08/2015 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: $224,644.82. 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: 207 Douglas Street, Bakersfield, CA 93308-2507, A.P.N.: 112-272-08-00. 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 $224,644.82. 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 post-

ponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/Default Management/TrusteeServices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2014-04544-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: May 22, 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 June 12, 19 and 26, 2015) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2015-00166-CA, Loan No.: 7091403837, A.P.N.: 010-062-05-00 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 02/22/2006. 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: Isaiah Jones, a Single Man. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 03/09/2006 as Instrument No. 0206057586 in Book --, Page --- and of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 07/08/2015 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: $93,835.81. 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: 307 V Street, Bakersfield, CA 93304, A.P.N.: 010-062-05-00. 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 $93,835.81. 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 benefici-

ary 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/DefaultManage ment/TrusteeServices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 201500166-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: May 27, 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 June 12, 19 and 26, 2015) NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MICHAEL EARL LE MON aka MICHAEL E. LE MON BPB-15-2034 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of MICHAEL EARL LE MON aka MICHAEL E. LE MON. A PETITION for Probate has been filed by: BARBARA L. LE MON in the Superior Court of California, County of KERN. THE PETITION for Probate requests that BARBARA L. LE MON be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent's will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for exdamination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very

important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on: July 2, 2015 at 9:00 A.M. in Dept. P, located at 1215 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in section 9100 of the California Probate Code. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in section 1250 of the California Probate Code. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for the Petitioner: Jamie P. Gelber, Esq. Law Offices of Gelber & Anderson P.O. Box 2810 5104 Lake Isabella Boulevard, Suite C Lake Isabella, CA 93240. (760) 379-2604 (Published: Kern River Courier: June 12, 19 and 26, 2015) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: LUCKY DOG TRADING CO. (2015-B3437), 1723 l8th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301. Mailing address: 5711 Grandifloras Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93312. REGISTRANT: Jeri Dian James, 5711 Grandifloras Drive, 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: Jeri Dian James. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 06/01/2015 and expires 06/01/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: S. Hermosillo. Published by the Kern River Courier June 12, 19, 26 and July 3, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: WALPS ELECTRONICS (2015-B3325), DBA#2: THE COMPUTER SHOP (2015-B3326), 337 West Ridgecrest Boulevard, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Mailing address: 337 West Ridgecrest Boulevard, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. REGISTRANT: Tamara L. McBride, 337 West Ridgecrest Boulevard, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Date the business commenced: 2/22/2010. 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: Tamara L. McBride. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 05/26/2015 and expires 05/26/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier June 12, 19, 26 and July 3, 2015.

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