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More than 155 registered for a river raft trip Wednesday topped off with a hamburger lunch at the Kernville Chamber of Commerce White Water Wednesday event held at Riverside Park.

timeanddate.com Courier Celebration Father's Day is on the third Sunday of June. It celebrates the contribution that fathers and father figures make for their children's lives. Its origins may lie in a memorial service held for a large group of men, many of them fathers, who were killed in a mining accident in Monongah, West Virginia in 1907.

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The Kern County Sheriff's Office would like to underscore the importance of continued vigilance from the community in remaining alert and reporting any unusual or suspicious activity to local law enforcement. At this time there is no known, specific, or credible threat against the United States associated with these recent attacks, however there is the possibility that similar attacks could occur in the U.S. "If You See Something,

Father's Day is an occasion to mark and celebrate the contribution that your own father has made to your life, but is not a federal holiday. A woman called Sonora Smart Dodd was an influential figure in the establishment of Father's Day. Her father raised six children by himself after the death of their mother. This was uncommon at that time, as many widowers placed their children in the care of others or quickly married again. Sonora was inspired by the work of Anna Jarvis, who had pushed for Mother's Day celebrations. Sonora felt that her father deserved recognition for what he had done. The first time Father's Day was held in June was in 1910. Father's Day was officially recognized as a holiday in 1972 by President Richard Nixon.

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Father's Day was officially recognized as a holiday in 1972 by President Richard Nixon.

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Say Something" is a national campaign licensed by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that raises public awareness of the indicators of terrorism and terrorism-related crime. The campaign also stresses the importance of reporting suspicious activity to state and local law enforcement. Law enforcement agencies rely on the public to act as a second set of "eyes and ears", and the public plays a critical role in keeping our communities safe. Suspicious activity is any observed behavior

that could indicate terrorism or terrorism-related crime, and includes, but is not limited to: Unusual items or situations: A vehicle parked in an odd location, a package or luggage left unattended, a window or door open that is usually closed, or any other outof-the-ordinary situation. Eliciting information: A person questions individuals at a level beyond normal curiosity about a building's purpose, operations, security procedures, and/or number of personnel or shift change information.

Observation and surveillance: A person pays unusual attention to a facility or building beyond normal or casual interest. This can include extended loitering (particularly in concealed areas), repeated or prolonged observation (with binoculars or video camera), taking pictures, notes or measurements, counting paces, and sketching floor plans. Some of these activities may be innocent, but it is up to law enforcement to investigate and determine

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Semi-official election results reported

Michael Batelaan Courier FYI

According to the California Secretary of State, election results are updated as often as new data is received from county elections offices after the polls close at 8 p.m. on Election Day. Many ballots are counted after Election Day. County elections officials have approximately one month to complete their tallying, auditing, and certification work. They must report final certified results to the Secretary of State by July 8, 2016. Statewide, the Demo-cratic candidate for president was Hillary Clinton with 55 percent of California's

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Demo-cratic vote. Bernie Sanders won 44.1 percent of C a l i f o r n i a ' s Democrats. Donald Trump won over California Republicans with 74.7 percent of the Republican vote. Alan Spears took the American Independent presidential candidate spot with only 19.5 percent in a close race. Jill Stein was the overwhelming Green candidate with 76.2 percent of their vote. The Libertarian choice was Gary Johnson with 61.6 percent of the vote and Gloria Estela La Riva won the Peace and Freedom party nod with 48.7 percent of their votes. In the 34-way run for State Senate, Democrat Kamala D. Harris came

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out on top with 40.6 percent of California's votes. Our state also voted "yes" for Proposition 50, the Suspension of Legislators bid. Kern County voters nearly mirrored the statewide vote, passing the Proposition with 64.95 percent of the County vote. Kevin McCarthy swept away with reelection to the 23rd District House of Representatives, with 56.5 per cent of the vote. Devon Mathis was also reelected to his spot as State Assembly-man for the 26th district with 43.7 percent of the vote. For the east area of the Kern Valley and Ridgecrest Vince Fong was elected to the 34th District Assembly seat with 61 percent of the vote in that district.

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Locally, Mick Gleason returns as the Kern County First District Supervisor, with 99.99 percent of the votes. He ran unopposed. In the Judges' races, Office #20 was taken by David Wolf with 68.74 percent of the votes. Office #33 went to Kenneth R. Green, who ran unopposed. Office #34 was close with Tiffany Organ-Bowles receiving 41.98 percent of the vote and Cory J. Woodward netting 40.98 percent. Measure F, to fund our libraries, required a 2/3rds vote to pass. So it lost with only 51.34 percent of the vote. View more details at elections.co.kern.ca.us or sos.ca.gov/elections

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Pastor Dan Schlensker asks what has God done lately?

Bodfish Bob’s recipes are out of the garden and into the fryer.

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water data: Wednesday 6 p.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 157,504 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 1180 cfs* Lower Kern Outflow 734 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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■ Keepers of the Kern June 17 Isabella Lake, 7 a.m. Meet at the Old Isabella Rec. Area. Keepers looks forward to having you out and about with them. For more information, call 760-376-2963 or 360-324-8178 or email keepersofthekern@gmail.com ■ Poker run June 18 Join the American Legion Riders Chapter 711 in their 2016 Poker Run. It starts at Lake Isabella Veterans/Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd. Registration begins at 9 a.m. Poker Run starts at 10 a.m. Lunch from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds will be used to support USS Arizona (BB-39) Memorial located at Lake Isabella Park (Tank Park). Pre-registration contact Jim Dunn at 760-221-3136. ■ Keepers of the Kern June 18 Upper River, handing out trash bags, Leave No Trace info and visiting with campers. Meet at 10 a.m. at Headquarters Campground parking area above Riverkern For information, call 760-376-2963 or 360324-8178 or keepersofthekern@gmail.com ■ Lantern History Mystery Tour June 18 Silver City Ghost Town from 8 to 10:30 p.m., 3829 Lake Isabella Blvd., Bodfish. $15 per person (all ages). Cash only at gate night of

Regular activities Fridays

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

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

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

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

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

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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, beginning

event or advance tickets by credit card. To purchase tickets contact: 760-379-5146.

■ Keepers of the Kern June 20 and 21 Upper River. Meet at 7 a.m. at Headquarters Campground parking area above Riverkern For more information, call 760-376-2963 or 360-324-8178 or email keepersofthekern@ gmail.com ■ KRV Collaborative June 23 Join with the KRV Collaborative and learn about vital services and opportunities in the Kern Valley. It meets from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Call 760-3792556 or go to KRVFRC.org for more information.

■ Commodities distribution June 27 Government food commodities will be distributed to those who qualify at the New Life Church in Wofford Heights, Grace Chapel in Mt Mesa and at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Distribution is 10 a.m. to noon. For information, Yazid Alawgarey CAPK 661336-5200 X203, or see facebook.com/ rotarykrvfood. ■ Kernville Chamber installation June 27 The Installation of Officers dinner will include

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

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

AA Meetings

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

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

a presentation of successes and experiences from IPW 2016 and the unveiling a new project for the Kernville Chamber. The theme this year will be, "Midsummer Night's Dinner Party" at Ewing's. ■ Dam construction public meeting June 27 The Corps is drafting SEA #5 (Dams and Spillways), the final SEA prior to the Phase II construction. Learn more from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Lake Isabella Senior/Veterans Building. ■ Houchin Blood Drive June 28 The KRV blood drive will take place at the First Baptist Church in Lake Isabella, from noon to 6 p.m. on Tuesday date. When donating, please bring picture ID with date of birth, be free from all cold, flu, cold sores or symptoms of infection and eat a meal at least 3 hours prior to donating. Remember to wait one year after tattoos and body piercings and you must be at least 16 years old and weigh at least 110 lbs. ■ KRV Historical Society June 28 The general meeting will feature Harley Davidson world traveler, David Barr who will recount his travels of over 80,000 miles on a motorcycle and has traveled around the globe more than once. Hear about it at 7 p.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. ■ Dam construction public meeting June 28 The Corps is drafting SEA #5 (Dams and Spillways), the final SEA prior to the Phase II construction. Learn more from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Kernville Elementary School in Kernville. ■ Lantern History Mystery Tour July 1 Silver City Ghost Town from 8 to 10:30 p.m., 3829 Lake Isabella Blvd., Bodfish. $15 per person (all ages). Cash only at gate night of event or advance tickets by credit card. To purchase tickets contact: 760-379-5146. ■ Family day at the park July 2 Come to Family Day at Lake Isabella Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mountain View Baptist Church of Lake Isabella is hosting this free day in the park for families of all ages. Join them for snow cones, popcorn, BBQ, bounce houses, a petting zoo, live music, classic cars and more. ■ Star Party July 2 Kern River Valley Astronomy Club is holding a Star Party starting at sunset at the Fairview Helispot 12 miles north of Kernville (look for the orange cones about 1 mile S of McNally's). Bundle up; bring some hot chocolate or coffee, and a lounge chair. For more info, contact Rich Burdge at 760-3766290 or email him at richburdge@aol.com. ■ Fireworks over Isabella Lake July 2 July 4th fireworks display over Isabella Lake from Engineers Point at dark approximatly 9 p.m. sponsored by the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce. Donations can be made at fireworks canisters located at businesses throughout the Valley. ■ Friends used book sale July 5 The next FOL book sale will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Lake Isabella Branch Library. ■ Prayer Breakfast July 7 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 of the Kern River Valley community are welcome to join them in prayer. Please arrive early so as not interrupt prayer in progress. Breakfast is optional. Call The Salvation Army at 760-379-4600. Submissions to the free Courier Calendar must be received by 1 p.m. on Tuesday to make Friday’s issue. Events must be open to the public. Any cost must be listed. Items submitted for a free Calendar listing may be shortened. Listings are printed in chronological order by date, event, and space available. Items deemed general business advertising will not be accepted. Information compiled from direct submissions to office@kernrivercourier.com and krvmastercalendar. com.

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Thank you to a wonderful community The family of Animal Control Officer Mike Green would like to thank this wonderful community for its continued support, good wishes and prayers. We have learned Mike is not a good candidate for a bone marrow transplant. We are still on a daily and weekly chemo regiment that requires us to attend USC one to two times a month and Bakersfield on the alternate weeks. We still have a account at the Lake Isabella Bank of America to assist us in the travel expenses and the temporary insurance we purchased while the doctors continue to determine our best course of treatment. We are just blessed and grateful for everyday we get to spend together. Thank you Tawny, Morgan and Kayla Green Weldon

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Historical Society awarded $20,000 grant The Bakersfield Californian Foundation has awarded the Kern Valley Historical Society $20,000 towards the construction of the annex. This chunk of money will enable the Society to finish the building debt free. They have also applied for a USDA Rural Development grant to pay for the furnishings and fixtures. They will still need matching funds for the USDA grant, but fundraising efforts are not done yet. The Historical Society thanks the Bakersfield Californian Foundation for their support. They also thank Chris Burdge and Margie Clack for writing this grant. They worked long and hard to get this grant, which was not an easy task. The public is invited on Saturday June 18 at 10 a.m. for the presentation, at the annex building site.

Fireworks Ban in All Kern County Parks It is unlawful for any person to possess, discharge or use any fireworks, including fireworks defined and classified as "safe and sane" within any Kern County Park. This provision shall not apply to Pyrotechnic Operators licensed by the State of California engaged in the preparations for or performance of a public fireworks display, providing the operator possesses any applicable local permits regulating the use, discharge or possession of fireworks. Any person who violates this ban shall be fined as specified in section 17.32.026 of the Kern County Fire Code. The fines begin at $1,500 for the first violation, $2,000 for the second violation and $2,500 for the third violation. More information on this ordinance can be found on the Kern County Fire Department's website at YouLightItWeWriteIt.com

People collect things, some collect dolls, some collect hats, some even collect dust and my Grandmother used to collect salt and Middleworth pepper shakers. When my brother and I wondered what to buy her for a gift we would buy salt and pepper shakers, they were cheap, plentiful and she said, "It's what I always wanted." No matter what feature they were she loved them. In fact one year because salt and pepper were so cheap we bought enough to fill over 50 of the sets. Then we put them all around her table one day and told her what we did. "You did what?" she said. "We filled enough shakers so you would never have to fill them again" we proudly said. To the best of my knowledge as years went by she did use the filled shakers. So perhaps because of Grandma I decided one day I would collect coffee cups! I'll admit that it took me 70 years to get started but I've got them now and they are proliferating. I think they breed in the dark because when I look in the cupboards where they are I see ones that I don't remember putting in there. To store the cups I use cupboards that we removed from our kitchen when it was remodeled and put into my garage and as of this column are full. Here's what I do, each week or

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KCMH discovers potential breach The Kern County Mental Health Department would like to notify the public of a low risk potential breach of information that occurred in their administrative department in April. This was not an electronic breach, but involved a single paper document found in an office by their staff during a recent relocation and renovation project. During said office relocation and renovation, a single financial report was inadvertently left behind. This report contained some information that falls under the category of private health information and is covered under the 1996 federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, or HIPAA. The information in this report was limited to name, an internal record number and the associated unit where services were provided. Since the report was discovered in a general area unattended by staff and accessible to construction crews, it has been determined that this should be proactively reported as a potential breach of client PHI to ensure confidentiality remains intact. This potential breach affects only those who received care from KCMH or their partners in September of 2006. For more information, call their privacy and compliance hotline at 888-875-5559. KCMH takes client privacy rights very seriously and we have reviewed and revised our procedures and practices to ensure this type of breach never reoccurs. For a complete look at our privacy policy, or links to information for those who might be affected, visit their web site at co.kern.ca.us/kcmh.

month I generally have 4 or 5 cups that I have collected. They go in a special kitchen cupboard. But to do this I have to take 4 or 5 old cups out of the cupboard and placed in the garage cabinets. Here are some examples of cups that are unusual. For instance, I have 2 cups which stand on 'legs' one has on bright socks and the other sports polished toenails. Another cup which is a favorite is that of a cup which sports a putting green and a hole in l through the middle with a golf tee for a handle. Even a cup that's only ½ there! Some of the cups shapes are pumpkin, dolphin, whale, duck, ghost, troll, a road runner with a long nose that pokes you in the eye when you drink out of it. Some of the special cups are adorned with M & M's, Snoopy dancing around the rim, a slanted fishing cup, Jeff Gordon famous Nascar driver cup. And even a "Courier" cup!! I have to be careful not to rub the writing on two special cups that were made for me by my Great Grand-daughters who decorated them with crayons. The cups I have described are only a part of the 180 cups that line my cupboards in the garage. Also I have secret operatives who have taken on the task of finding strange cups at yard sales. They have instructions to negotiate between 10 and 50 cents. I will reimburse them and when they drop by I'll treasure my new cups while we have a cup of coffee!

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Come to Family Day at Lake Isabella Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mountain View Baptist Church of Lake Isabella is hosting this free day in the park for families of all ages. Join them for snow cones, popcorn, BBQ, bounce houses, a petting zoo, live music, classic cars, a visit by Assemblywoman Shannon Grove, and more!

‘Bread of Life Kitchen’ open Monday through Friday from 8 to 11 a.m. and donations are welcome. You could donate a Costco gift card of any amount to purchase kitchen supplies. Soon the kitchen will begin accepting fruit, vegetable and egg donations from our local home growers/farmers. For more information, contact the Salvation Army at 760 379-4600.

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

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

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1. Is the Book of Zion in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. "The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham" is whose first verse? Matthew, Mark, Luke, John 3. In Acts 10, what Roman soldier was led to Christ by Peter? Cornelius, Dan, Menahem, Felix 4. What was the aristocratic party of the Jews at the time of Jesus? Pharisees, Reubenites, Israelites, Sadducees 5. From 1 Kings 6, who built the first temple in Jerusalem? Samuel, Joshua, Solomon, Aaron 6. As mentioned numerous times in the Bible, what's a sepulcher? Coin, Robe, Tomb, Sermon 1) Neither; 2) Matthew; 3) Cornelius; 4) Sadducees; 5) Solomon; 6) Tomb

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What has God done… lately Dan Schlensker, Courier Columnist When you think about what the hand of God has done over the history of the world, you remember His creation of a universe and perfect people Schlensker therein. Then, after His human creatures had rebelled and disobeyed Him, God threw them out of the Garden of Eden. Later God sent a really big, global flood and wiped out all but eight of his human creatures. He gave miracle babies to Abraham and Sarah and to several other couples as well. He parted the Red Sea waters to free His people from the bondage of their slavery in Egypt and then fed the Israelites in the wilderness (about a million of 'em) for 40 years and kept their clothes from wearing out! God sent conquerors to lovingly discipline His rebellious disobedient children. He caused the sun to stand still - even move backward - in the sky. He defeated their enemies while they sat and watched or marched, blew rams horns, shouted and broke pottery. He sent his Holy Spirit to conceive an infant in a virgin's womb, and God became a man in the person of Jesus Christ! Then there's all the stuff that He did! The God-man changed water into wine, healed the sick, cured the lame, restored sight to the blind, made the dumb to speak, and yes, He even

raised the dead! That's what God's hand has done. "But," you might wonder, "What has God done lately?" That was then. This is now. What has God done lately? Well, think about this. Who in this world can make or produce - completely on their own - a loaf of bread, a 2 x 4, a car tire, a gallon of gasoline, a juicy steak, or a brick? As the story goes, a scientist once told God that He was no longer needed. "We have the technology to clone people, transplant organs and do all sorts of tricky, cool things that used to be considered miraculous!" God suggested that they put his "We don't need God" theory to the test. God proposed they see who could make a human being, say, a human male, and that they do it like He did in centuries gone by, like He created Adam. The scientist agreed. But when he stooped down to scoop up some soil, God said, "Wait a minute, there. Hold on. You'll have to get your own dirt!" Indeed, God is still at work in the world today. Who else can cause recovery from the flu? Who else can heal a broken bone or a cut on the skin? Who else can cause a cell to divide, or new life to form in a womb … or even in a test tube for that matter? Who can cause a fingernail to grow? Who alone can cause plants to grow or rain to fall? Only God can produce these things or cause these phenomena to happen! That's what God is doing these days. He's preserving and enriching our lives! Dan Schlensker is pastor of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Lake Isabella.

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

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

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

■ Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella. Sunday School & Worship 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2120 ■ Lake Isabella Church of Christ 3711 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Services 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., Wed. 6 p.m. Bible Study Sun. 10 a.m. ■ Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3801 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. 760-379-3206 ■ Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse 3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.,Tue. Ladies study 10 a.m., Wed. mid-week 5 p.m. 760-379-0004 ■ 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 morning 9 a.m., 760-376-6719 ■ Weldon United Methodist Church 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. Sunday 8:30 a.m. 760-378-2321 ■ Weldon Baptist Church 20674 Highway 178, Weldon. Sunday 10 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. 760-378-4964. To include your place of worship, send the information to us by e-mail, mail or in person (our address is on page 2).

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Home alone safety tips for a safer summer vacation Raymond Pruitt, Kern County Sheriff Courier Release Many parents make the decision to leave their child home alone for periods of time during the summer. It is important to remember several factors when trying to determine if your child is ready to be left home alone for any length of time. It is also very important to prepare your child for any situation or emergencies that may come up during the time they are home alone. Age should not be the sole deciding factor on whether a child or teen is ready to stay home alone. Ensuring the child is responsible, can follow directions, and understands/follows the rules set in place by a parent are the most important factors in making the decision to leave a child unsupervised. Making Sure Your Child is Ready ■ Consider your child's temperament and maturity level. ■ Does your child follow directions and act responsibly? ■ Has your child expressed interest/confidence in staying home unsupervised? Ensure your child knows what to do in an emergency situation. ■ Go over "what if" scenarios to see how a child might handle an unexpected situation before it arises. Talk through situations with your child. ■ Try running short errands first to get your child confident with staying home alone before leaving him/her for longer periods of time. In Case of an Emergency ■ Make sure your child knows how and when to dial 911 in an emergency situation. ■ Have all of your contact information (work phone, cell phone, etc.) printed near the phone along with the numbers of one or more trusted neighbors. ■ Discuss fire safety with your child and various escape routes should there be a fire in the home. ■ Your child should have your name, phone number and address memorized

if needed in case of an emergency. Stranger Danger ■ Make sure your child never answers the door when they are home alone. ■ Coach your child on what to say when they answer the phone. It is important they do not express they are home alone to a caller. Saying something like "My mom can't make it to the phone right now, can I take a message?" is better than "My mom isn't home right now." ■ If your child walks home from a friend's house, babysitter, summer school, etc., map out trusted neighbors houses that they could turn to in case of an emergency on the way home. ■ If your child walks home, walking in a group is always safer than walking alone. Teach your child to be aware of his/her surroundings. ■ Ask your child to call a trusted adult to check in & check out when arriving home or leaving the home. Other Various Tips ■ It's best if children stay inside the home. Stay away from backyard pools or playing in the front yard. ■ Leave sensible snacks/meals for your child so that they do not have to use the oven/microwave/toaster. ■ Use caution in asking a child to supervise younger children in the home. ■ Determine what works for you and your family, such as "no friends over". ■ Monitor and take extreme caution in your child's computer usage.Children can access many websites if left unsupervised. Child predators aren't merely in parks and amusement parks. ■ They can easily access your child via internet, social media, etc. - and often pose as other children. For more information On this subject, or if you are interested in other crime prevention topics, please contact the Kern County Sheriff's Office Crime Prevention Unit at 661-3917559 or at crimeprevention@kernsheriff.com.

Announcements, Continued from page 3 Read for the win The Kern County Library launched its Read-For the Win! Summer Reading Challenge on June 3. During the next two months, the Kern River Valley Branch in Lake Isabella will host a range of free activities for children, teens, and adults that encourage and support a love of reading. Participants also can win prizes for reaching their reading goals. This year that there will once again be a reading program for adults. Yes, adults will earn prizes for reading! Themed events at KRV will include Magician Christopher Lopez on Friday, June 17 at 11 a.m. and in July some great programs such as E&M Reptiles on July 23 and Jim Cogan storyteller on July 26. Stop by the branch for a complete listing of the summer lineup or visit the website: kerncountylibrary.org or their Facebook page under 'Kern River Valley Branch Library'.

Meeting to feature global motorcycle trip The June 28 general meeting will feature Harley Davidson world traveler, David Barr who will recount his travels beginning with his military life in the Marines and his adventures on his motorcycle. Barr has logged over 80,000 miles on a motorcycle and has traveled around the globe more than once. He will tell of his adventure, despair, and triumphs and how he made friends around the world as he rode from country to country on his Harley Davidson. He is one of only 70 people who have circumnavigated the world since 1912. He has also completed two Guinness world record rides. Hear about it at 7 p.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella.

Museum to Focus on Local Photographer The Kern Valley Museum in collaboration with the Kern River Valley Art Association is delighted to present the work of local photographer Casey Christie. Casey, a longtime resident of the Valley will be displaying some of his most interesting wildlife pictures. His offerings will be at the museum in Kernville the entire month of June. The new art display location in the museum has become a favorite of both visitors and artists alike. The museum, which has many new displays, is open Thursday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is always free and the experience always enlightening. Contact the museum at 760-376-6683 or on the web at kernvalleymuseum.org.

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Medigap Premiums Harry P. Thal Courier Columnist Costs for Medicare Supplement insurance, also called "Medigap", vary significantly for men and women, says Jesse Slome, Thal director of the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance, which released the first phase of the study. A 65-year old male purchasing Medicare Supplement insurance will pay anywhere from a low of $126 per-month to $444 per-month, according to the 2016 National Medicare Supplement Price Index. A 65-year old woman will pay from $118-per month in San Antonio, TX to $444 a month in Manhattan. For a 65-year old male, the average difference was 39 percent. For a 65-year-old woman, the average difference was 34 percent but he spread between the lowest and highest was as much as 48 percent in some cities. The Association examined monthly rates for Medicare Supplement Plan F, the most commonly purchased coverage. Sixty-six percent of individual purchasers choose Plan F. No single insurer is consistently the least expensive or most expensive. Some 12.2 million Americans had Medicare Supplement insurance in 2015, which is a significant increase compared to 9.7 million in 2010. With 10,000 Americans turning 65 every

day, the number of Medigap policyholders will continue to grow. Just as a side note, Anthem Blue Cross has increased its "New to Medicare" discount in California from $15 a month to $20 a month for the first year in which members are enrolled in an Anthem Blue Cross Plan F. Total savings of $240 for the year, making it among the lowest introductory rates for this plan in CA. Anthem in California does not have a different rate for Male and Female and as most plans at age 65 are guaranteed issue, there is only one medical question. In Kern County, a 65-year-old, new to Medicare will pay a premium for plan F of $132.21 per month. By paying by an automatic bank draft, the cost is discounted to $132.21. If a spouse is on the same plan, the cost can be as little as $122.60! There is much more to buying a Medicare supplement than just enrolling in the plan. For no additional cost, you can go through a licensed agent. My office also advises folks on selecting the best Medicare Part D prescription drug plan. There are 25 plans to choose from, and the question is not the monthly cost of the plan, it is what the annual cost will be, which includes what you will pay as a copay at the pharmacy. Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurance broker in California (0621106), on the National Association of Health Underwriters Medicare Advisory Board. He may be reached at 760-376-2100, or online at harrythal@aol.com or harrythal.com.

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Family movie night at the farm high school. Turn right on Pasadena and you will see the parking area. “From Walt Disney Animation Studios comes a comedy-adventure set in the modern mammal metropolis of Zootopia. From the largest elephant to the smallest shrew, the city of Zootopia is a mammal metropolis where various animals live and thrive. Determined to prove herself, Officer Judy Hopps, the first bunny on Zootopia's police force, jumps at the chance to crack her first case - even if it means partnering with scam-artist fox Nick Wilde to solve the mystery. It's big fun for all shapes and species!”

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PICKS OF THE WEEK “Eye in the Sky” (R) - A hightech system of surveillance tracks a group of Kenyan terrorists outside of Nairobi. British military officers (Helen Mirren and Alan Rickman) makes the decision that the targets have to be neutralized from afar before they can carry out their suicide mission. It could all be neatly accomplished by a weaponized drone, controlled by a pilot (Aaron Paul) in Nevada, until a little girl is spotted selling bread, close enough that she also could be killed in the strike. While the military machine mulls over the ethics on separate continents, the situation continues to develop on the ground. It's a taut, thoughtful and powerfully acted take on the changing battlefield. It's also Alan Rickman's last screen appearance, and he has full command of his role. “Whiskey Tango Foxtrot” (R) As an American reporter embedded in Afghanistan, Kim Baker (Tina Fey) is set on a journey of self-discovery alongside a separate crusade to cover a war that's losing direction and public interest. She must adapt to the culture of Kabul, and the culture-withina-culture of Western journalists trying to make it there. Kim befriends a fellow female (Margot Robbie) and kicks up some romance with a Scottish photojournalist (Martin Freeman) while trying to find her way without being kidnapped or blown up. Fey again teams up with writer Robert Carlock, who worked with her

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on TV's "30 Rock," but the dynamic is altered here for a more dramatic and serious tone. The film is timely and has genuine charm, but something about the exit strategy leaves you feeling it won't last long after the credits. “Kung Fu Panda 3” (PG) - Po (voiced by Jack Back), the bumbling bear who's also a graceful martial arts force-of-nature, reunites with his biological father (Bryan Cranston) and meets an entire village of pandas like him. Clouds take over the sunshine, however, when an evil ox, Kai (J.K. Simmons), goes on a life-force stealing campaign. Po has to team up with his old pals (returning voices include Dustin Hoffman, David Cross, Angelina Jolie and James Hong), defeat the bad guy and learn more lessons about working together. The gags land, the story touches, and the visual display is crisp and amazing. Dreamworks is not slacking off on this franchise. © 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Enjoy a night of free family fun and support a great cause Friday night at 7 p.m. at the Kern Valley High School Ag Farm. Bring your chairs and blankets and get ready to settle in for the movie Zootopia. Hot dogs, popcorn, candy and drinks will be available for sale. The film will start at dusk, about 8:15 p.m. They ask to please not bring dogs or outside food. Bring the whole family and the neighbors, too. Tour the farm and enjoy the summer evening. The farm at Kern Valley High at 3340 Erskine Creek Road, Lake Isabella, is located behind the high school. Drive on Erskine Creek Road and go past the

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Bodfish Bob Bodfish Bob’s Cauliflower Fritters 1 medium sized cauliflower 3/4 cup flour 1 egg 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon sugar Pinch nutmeg 3/4 cup milk Oil for frying 1/4 teaspoon salt Cut cauliflower into medium sized florets and cook in boiling salted water for 6 to 7 minutes or till just tender. Drain & keep aside. Beat egg with milk in a small bowl. In another bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and nutmeg. Gradually stir milk mixture into flour mixture and beat until smooth. Dip cauliflower florets into batter. Heat oil in a pan and fry the cauliflower in hot oil until golden brown on all sides. Drain out excess oil and serve hot.

Bodfish Bob’s Okra Fritters 1 pint young okra 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 1 egg 1/2 cup milk 1 cup sifted flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking powder Oil for frying Wash and stem the okra, pat dry and cut crosswise into thin slices. Melt butter in a frying pan and brown the okra slightly, stirring frequently. Combine beaten egg and milk. Add gradually to sifted dry ingredients, stirring only until smooth; stir in the okra. Drop the batter by spoonfuls into fryer heated to 365F to 370F. Remove when light brown on both sides and drain on absorbent paper. Bodfish Bob’s Fried Corn 8 ears tender corn 1/4 cup bacon drippings 1 cup milk Salt and pepper to taste 1 teaspoon sugar 1 tablespoon butter Cut corn close to outer edge, scrape ear to remove all the milk. Add corn to bacon drippings heated in heavy skillet. Add milk, salt, pepper, and sugar. Stir often as corn burns easily. Cook approximately 20 to 30 minutes, adding butter during the last few minutes of cooking. Visit Bodfish Bob on the Internet at www.bodfishbob.com or email him at bodfishbob@hotmail.com.

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Special summer fire restrictions now in place

‘Treetour’ Online you can find the basic tools to help in planning a trip to the Sequoia National Forest.

In response to the increasing high fire danger, the following fire restrictions for federal, state and county lands are effective immediately.

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Bureau of Land Management These restrictions include all BLM public lands in Tulare, Fresno, Kings, Kern, Madera, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo and Ventura counties. Fire restrictions affect all BLM recreational areas including Three Rivers, San Joaquin River Gorge, Lake Isabella, Chimney Peak, Kennedy Meadows and the Carrizo Plain National Monument. Portable stoves with gas, jellied petroleum or pressured liquid fuel are authorized with a valid California campfire permit, but the public is asked to be extremely careful with their use and carry a shovel and water at all times. Other restrictions include: ■ No tools powered by internal combustion engines off established roads or trails. ■ No smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, or at a designated developed recreation site, or other designated areas. ■ No motorized vehicles off established roads or trails. ■ No shooting using incendiary, tracer, steel core or armour piercing ammunition. ■ No fireworks, including "safe and sane" fireworks. ■ No welding or operating acetylene or other torch with open flame, except by special permit. ■ No use of explosives, except by special permit. For more information, contact Ruth Ellison at 661-391-6169.

Kern County Beginning May 28th, 2016, campfires will not be allowed in any county park in mountainous areas. The parks are: Greenhorn Mountain Park, Tehachapi Mountain Park, and Frazier Mountain Park. ■ Stoves and lanterns with shut-off valves that use gas, jellied petroleum or pressurized liquid fuel are the only fuels that will be allowed in authorized campsites providing that the operator possesses a valid campfire permit. ■ Permits can be issued by the US Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, and the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection or online at PreventWildfireCA.org/Permits. When using a stove, remember to clear all flammable material at least five feet in all directions from the stove, have a shovel available, and ensure that a responsible person attends the stove at all times when in use. ■ Operating an internal combustion engine outside properly designated roads or trails, welding, and using explosives will all be strictly prohibited during these increased restrictions. If riding a motorized vehicle on trails, ensure your engine is tuned, operating properly, and has an approved spark arrester. Smoking will only be allowed in enclosed vehicles and within authorized sites. ■ These restrictions will remain in place until the end of the fire season, normally in late autumn. Anyone causing a wildfire could be liable for all costs associated with suppressing the fire. Visitors to Kern County Parks and adjacent Bureau of Land Management and Forest Service lands need to carefully follow each agency's current fire restrictions. All these restrictions in effect until further notice.

Plan a trip to the forest fs.usda.gov/sequoia/ Courier Outdoors When planning a trip to the forest, you should expect to take some time to research the area you like to visit. The website fs.usda.gov/sequoia/ has much information to get you started and there you'll find the basic tools to help you find a recreation site, an activity, and other important information for a wonderful experience. There are many activities to enjoy in the forest, so the first questions asked when planning a trip are: Where in the forest would you like to go? ■ When are you planning to visit the forest? ■ What types of activities would you like to do? ■ How much time do you have to experience your activities? The tools you'll need to begin answering your questions and for planning your trip are: ■ Recreation and/or Forest Maps A Sequoia National Forest Quad

Map Index of the various you might want to visit. ■ Sequoia National Forest Visitor Guide A 21 page pdf visitors guide to the Sequoia National Forest and Giant Sequoia Monument. ■ Recreation Opportunity Guides Recreational Opportunity Guides (known as ROGs) are one to two page handouts used to describe Forest related locations and activities. If it can be found on the Forest, there is probably a ROG associated with it. Browse through this list to find what you are looking for. Helpful websites for planning include: ■ Recreation.gov ■ Wilderness.net ■ Leave No Trace (lnt.com) ■ Tread Lightly! (treadlightly.com) Lastly, complete a Contact Us web form or make a phone call to the district office to receive assistance in your planning as well as hear up-to-date information. You are always welcome to give us a call or to contact us in a web form... fs.usda.gov/sequoia/

Sequoia National Forest Fire officials from the Sequoia National Forest announced that fire restrictions will begin within the Sequoia National Forest, which includes the Giant Sequoia National Monument, effective June 15, 2016. This decision is based on current fire activity, increasing fire danger from ongoing drought conditions, very dry forest vegetation and tree mortality. Dead trees present a danger because they can fall unexpectedly onto people and roads used for ingress and egress. Dead and dying trees also create dry fuels for wildfires. Forest officials are taking these steps to prevent human-caused fires and raise public awareness as the summer continues to get warmer and dryer. Beginning on June 15, and until further notice, the following restrictions will be in effect: ■ Campfires or charcoal fires, are allowed, with a valid California Campfire Permit, in designated campgrounds and posted "Fire Exempt Areas" as listed in the Forest Order 16-08, District exhibits. A list of "exempt" areas is available at www.fs.usda.gov/sequoia. Free Campfire Permits are available at Forest Service offices and preventwildfireca.org/Campfire-Permit. ■ Smoking will be confined within enclosed vehicles or buildings, developed recreation sites and other designated "Fire Exempt Areas" as listed in the District exhibits. ■ Lanterns and portable stoves with a shut-off valve that use gas, jellied petroleum, or pressurized liquid fuel are allowed, with a valid California Campfire Permit. Forest visitors must clear all flammable material five feet in all directions from their camp stove, have a shovel available, and ensure that a responsible person attends the stove at all times when in use. ■ Operating an internal combustion engine off of properly designated roads or trails and welding are all strictly prohibited. ■ Explosives, fireworks, including sparklers and so-called safe and sane fireworks, are prohibited in national forests. Violation of these fire restrictions is punishable by a fine of no more than $5,000 for an individual or $10,000 for an organization or incarceration for not more than six months, or both. Reminder: California Campfire Permits are required for any source of flame or fire and are available for free at all Forest Service offices or online at preventwildfireca.org/Campfire-Permit. Campfires must be attended by a responsible person at all times and completely extinguished after use. Forest visitors are encouraged to "Know Before You Go" and call ahead to the local ranger station to check on local conditions. For more information contact your local ranger station or visit the Sequoia National Forest website at fs.usda.gov/sequoia.

Kern River Valley information Emergencies call ■ Ambulance ■ Fire ■ Law Enforcement ■ Search & Rescue ■ Lake Patrol ■ Forest Service

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Sheriff/CHP Substation 7046 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella. Business only: 760-549-2100 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 line: 760-378-3055

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

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: World Oil Transportation (2016-B3086), 1850 Coffee Rd. Bakersfield, CA 93308. Mailing address: 1850 Coffee Rd. Bakersfield, CA 93308. REGISTRANTS: Pan Pacific Petroleum Company, Inc., 9302 Garfield Ave. South Gate, CA 90280. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as a Corporation. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Robert Stephen Roth, Chief Executive Officer. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 05/04/2016 and expires 05/04/2021. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier May 27, June 3, 10 and 17, 2016. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2015-05096-CA, A.P.N.: 392-251-02-00-4, Property Address: 9104 Carvalho Court, Bakersfield, CA 93311 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 06/09/2006. 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: Edward Avila Gutierrez and Sophia Guillen Gutierrez, Husband and Wife, as Joint Tenants. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 04/20/2007 as Instrument No. 0207085847 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 07/01/2016 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93301. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $197,463.41. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 9104 Carvalho Court, Bakersfield, CA 93311, A.P.N.: 392-251-02-00-4. 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 $197,463.41. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction.

You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource .com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServi ces.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 201505096-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 21, 2016. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices /DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.laspx For Nonautomated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier June 3, 10 and 17, 2016)

of business: 655 South Central Highway, Shafter, CA 93263. Mailing address of Business: 1033 La Posada Dr., Suite 135, Austin, TX 78752. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: imgRx SJ Valley, Inc., 1033 La Posada Dr., Suite 135, Austin, TX 78752. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 04/05/2016. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 05/17/2016. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by J. Garcia, Deputy Clerk. Published by the Kern River Courier June 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2016. ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: Omni Family Health Community Pharmacy (2016-B2413) Street address of business: 2101 7th Street, Wasco, CA 93280. Mailing address of Business: 1033 La Posada Dr., Suite 135, Austin, TX 78752. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: imgRx SJ Valley, Inc., 1033 La Posada Dr., Suite 135, Austin, TX 78752. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 04/05/2016. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 05/17/2016. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by J. Garcia, Deputy Clerk. Published by the Kern River Courier June 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2016. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2015-02825-CA, A.P.N.: 495-193-03-00, Property Address: 14013 Barnsdale Ave. Bakersfield, CA 93314. PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/13/2005. 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: CARROLL F. ANDREWS, TRUSTEE AND JENNIE M. ANDREWS, TRUSTEE, AS CO-TRUSTEES OF THE ANDREWS FAMILY TRUST DATED 2/16/19994. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 10/20/2005 as Instrument No. 0205291740 in Book ---, Page --- and rerecorded on 11/22/2005 as 0205325735 of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 07/08/2016 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93301. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $266,251.93. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 14013 Barnsdale Ave. Bakersfield, CA 93314, A.P.N.: 495-193-03-00. 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 $266,251.93. 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 foreclo-

ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: Omni Family Health Community Pharmacy (2016-B2411) Street address of business: 4600 Panama Lane, Suite 102B, Bakersfield, CA 93313. Mailing address of Business: 1033 La Posada Dr., Suite 135, Austin, TX 78752. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: imgRx SJ Valley, Inc., 1033 La Posada Dr., Suite 135, Austin, TX 78752. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 04/05/2016. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 05/17/2016. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by J. Garcia, Deputy Clerk. Published by the Kern River Courier June 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2016. ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: Omni Family Health Community Pharmacy (2016-B2418) Street address of business: 210 N. Chester Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93308. Mailing address of Business: 1033 La Posada Dr., Suite 135, Austin, TX 78752. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: imgRx SJ Valley, Inc., 1033 La Posada Dr., Suite 135, Austin, TX 78752. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 04/05/2016. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 05/17/2016. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by J. Garcia, Deputy Clerk. Published by the Kern River Courier June 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2016. ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: Omni Family Health Community Pharmacy (2016-B2414) Street address

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sure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource .com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeSer vices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2015-02825-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, 2016. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 9608299. http://www.altisource.com/Mortgage Services/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier June 10, 17 and 24, 2016) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2015-00166-CA, A.P.N.: 010-062-05-00, Property Address: 307 V Street, Bakersfield, CA 93304. PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/13/2005. 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: ISAIAH JONES, A SINGLE MAN. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 03/09/2006 as Instrument No. 0206057586 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 07/11/2016 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93301. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $99,103.14. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 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 $99,103.14. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultM anagement/TrusteeServices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2015-00166-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: June 2, 2016. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/Mortgage Services/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier June 10, 17 and 24, 2016)

14716 Harvest Crest Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93314. REGISTRANT: JAMES MADISON PAYNE, JR, 14716 Harvest Crest Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93314. 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: James Madison Payne, Jr. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 05/31/2016 and expires 05/31/2021. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier June 10, 17, 24 and July 1, 2016. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2014-03677-CA, A.P.N.: 427-174-23-00, Property Address: 3018 Milton Drive, Mojave, CA 93501. PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/13/2005. 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: VAROUJAN GARABETIAN, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 10/22/2004 as Instrument No. 0204258428 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 07/15/2016 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93301. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $168,103.94. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 3018 Milton Drive, Mojave, CA 93501, A.P.N.: 427-174-23-00. 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 $168,103.94. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com /MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeService s.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 201403677-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: June 6, 2016. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/Mortgage \Services/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 2403530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier June 17, 24 and July 1, 2016)

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Survey littered with surprising driver behaviors Gary Chazen, DOT Courier Release Caltrans released new survey data today that shows nearly half of all motorists surveyed admit to sometimes littering along the state's highways. Nearly one in five California motorists report intentionally dumping something on the side of the highway. Survey respondents confirmed they improperly disposed of items ranging from old furniture and appliances to green waste from their yard such as lawn clippings, branches or leaves. In addition, another 6 percent of motorists admitted that they fail to pick up waste left by pets on the side of the highway. "These findings are staggering because this is not accidental public behavior, but rather a conscious decision to improperly discard or leave behind debris along California freeways," said Caltrans Director Malcolm Dougherty. "These items create roadway hazards while also directly affecting the cleanliness of our highways and the waterways. When it rains, storm water flushes highway debris and pollutants into the storm drain system flowing to open bodies of water." The quantitative survey was conducted to measure California highway drivers' awareness, attitudes and behaviors when it comes to maintaining clean highways for the purposes of clean waterways. The survey was conducted in February 2016 by ConsumerQuest Research. Responses were collected from more than 300 California drivers across the state age 18 years of age and older who had driven on California freeways or highways in the last 30 days. Other survey results include: ■ Overwhelmingly, 84 percent of Californians believe there is a connection between highway pollution and the quality of water. Virtually all of these motorists say that knowing this encourages them to maintain their vehicle properly and not litter or cause pollution on highways. ■ The primary action taken as a result of

Awareness, Continued from page 1 whether the behavior warrants a more thorough look. Only reports that document behavior that is reasonably indicative of criminal activity will be reported to federal authorities. To report suspicious activity, contact your

understanding the connection between roadway pollution and water quality is to avoid littering (30 percent), followed distantly by making sure there are no leaking fluids (14 percent). ■ Only half of California motorists regularly check to make certain their tires are properly inflated. Perhaps more concerning is that nearly one in five California motorists report that they "go by how my vehicle feels," are sometimes "not totally certain," (how full their tires are) or "don't really worry about this." ■ Four in 10 motorists discovered a fluid leak from their vehicle in the past several years. While most repaired it immediately, a significant portion did not. Of those who discovered leaking fluids, 20 percent report waiting at least a few days to take action or topping off and not worrying about it. Caltrans recently launched a new storm water public education and outreach campaign called "Protect Every Drop" to educate Californians about the sources and pathways of storm water pollution, including the items found to be improperly discarded during the survey. The campaign encourages motorists to reduce the pollutants that affect water quality in California's streams, rivers, lakes and coastal waters, in order to keep them drinkable, swimmable and fishable. The campaign addresses several actions including: ■ Performing routine vehicle and tire maintenance, which reduces pollution from vehicles on the roadway. ■ Properly disposing of trash and recycling. ■ Securing and covering truckloads that may fall off or blow out during travel. The campaign also addresses other pollutants found in highway storm water that may originate from non-highway sources such as pesticides and bacteria from natural sources. The comprehensive Caltrans Awareness, Attitudes and Behaviors Study Pre-Campaign Baseline Results can be found at: www.protecteverydrop.com/resources.

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suspicious. Remember, factors such as race, ethnicity, and religious affiliation are not suspicious. Citizens should only report suspicious behavior and activity. To report suspicious activity to the Kern County Sheriff's Office call 661-861-3110. If there is an emergency, dial 9-1-1.