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‘Thirst Quencher’ Good ol’ summertime to begin June 21 is one of two solstices -- days when the rays of the sun directly strike one of the two tropical latitude lines. It marks the beginning of summer in the northern hemisphere and simultaneously heralds the beginning of winter in the southern hemisphere. In 2015, the summer solstice occurs on Sunday, June 21 at 9:39 a.m. PDT. The earth spins around its axis, an imaginary line going through the planet between the north and south poles. The axis is tilted somewhat off the plane of the earth’s revolution around the sun. The tilt of the axis is 23.5 degrees. Thanks to this tilt, we enjoy the four seasons. For several months of the year, one half of the earth receives more direct rays of the sun than the other half.

When the axis tilts towards the sun, as it does between June and September, it is summer in the northern hemisphere.

Alternatively, when the axis points away from the sun from December to March, the southern hemisphere enjoys the direct rays of the sun during their summer months.

June 21 is called the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere and simultaneously the winter solstice in the Southern most Hemisphere. Around Dec. 21 the solstices are reversed.

Without the tilt of the earth’s axis, we would have no seasons. The sun’s rays would be directly overhead of the equator all year long. Only those people in the upper latitudes north and south of the tropics experience seasons.

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Friday high 93° Very hot and sunny Friday low 62° Clear Saturday high 95° Blazing sun, hot

Happy campers cool their heels and tube up to a makeshift riverside bar at Frandy Park on the Kern River.

Saturday low 64° Clear and mild Sunday high 95° Very hot and sunny Sunday low 62° Clear

Red Solo cups, they raise them up to a weekend to be enjoyed in Kernville.

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Celebrate ‘Dad’ on Sunday calendardate.com Courier Observance Father’s Day is observed on the third Sunday of June. It honors all fathers, grandfathers, great-grandfathers, and father figures for their contribution. It was created to complement Mother’s Day. It is

not a federal holiday.

Businesses will be open or closed based on the day of the week, Sunday.

Father’s Day is a time to recognize fathers and father figures who have influenced a person’s life.

It is celebrated through cards, gifts, dining out, gifts such as electronic gadgets, sports attire,

household tools or time spent together.

Father’s Day started in the early 20th century in the United States to celebrate fatherhood and to complement Mother’s Day. It was first celebrated on June 19, 1910 in Spokane, Washington at the YMCA by Sonora Smart

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McNeal that has been outfitted with an Aegis ballistic missile defense capability that enables the ship to conduct long-range surveillance, tracking, and engagement of short and mediumrange missiles. Only 15 other destroyers in the Navy have been outfitted with the Aegis BMD system.

As a sailor with numerous responsibilities, McNeal said he is learning about himself as a leader, and a person.

“I am definitely more responsible since joining the Navy,” said McNeal.

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30 officers and 250 enlisted comprising the ship’s company, jobs are highly varied which keeps the ship mission ready - this includes everything from preparing meals to handling weaponry and maintaining the propulsion system.

McNeal also said he is proud of the work he is doing as part of the Cook’s crew, protecting America on the world’s oceans.

“I love meeting new people,” said McNeal. “I also like traveling and seeing different cultures.”

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Dodd. She heard about Mother’s Day in 1909 and told her pastor she thought fathers should have a similar holiday.

Her father raised six children as a single parent. The local clergymen agreed to the idea and the first Father’s Day sermon was given on June 19, 1910.

Isabella native serves aboard USS Donald Cook

A 2011 Kern Valley High School graduate and Lake Isabella, California native is serving on USS Donald Cook, living and working in Rota, Spain.

Seaman Scotty McNeal is a ship’s serviceman on the Spainbased ship. Rota is located near the Strait of Gibraltar, the entryway into the Mediterranean Sea from the Atlantic Ocean.

“My job is customer service,” said McNeal. “I run the ship’s store. If someone needs a haircut, I can give them a cut. I like helping people.”

USS Donald Cook is 505 feet long, almost the length of two football fields. The ship is 66 feet wide and weighs more than 9,200 tons. Twin gasturbine engines can push the ship through the water at more than 30 mph.

USS Donald Cook is an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer

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sailors are on watch throughout the European region and are assets supporting the European Adaptive Approach to enhance the security of that area of the world from ballistic missile threats originating in the Middle East.

“Our Navy presence has to be where it matters and we have to be there when it matters. I am so proud and amazed by the knowledge Cook sailors display and the work they do every day,” said Cmdr.

Charles E. Hampton, the ship’s commanding officer. “Their professionalism, motivation and commitment to the Navy are genuinely inspiring.”

In addition to missile defense, the forwarddeployed, BMD-capable destroyers conduct a full range of maritime security operations, bilateral and multilateral training exercises.

USS Donald Cook can operate independently or as part of carrier strike groups, surface action groups, amphibious groups, and underway replenishment groups.

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With Pastor Dan Schlensker.

Everthing goes better with Bofish Bob’s recipes.

Join in the fun & games on the Courier puzzle pages.

Buy, sell & trade in the Courier Marketplace.

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Storage, Isabella Reservoir 41,424 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 217 cfs Lower Kern Outflow 304 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 trash awareness , June 20 Hand out trash bags with Keepers of the Kern. 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 further information, questions or to RSVP, call 760376-2963, 360-324-8178, or email keepersofthekern@gmail.com.

■ CALM at the library June 20 Join the KRV Branch library on Saturday, June 20 at 2 p.m. in Lake Isabella for a visit with the California Living Museum! A representative from CALM will be here with a few critters native to Kern County. In addition to learning about native mammals, birds and reptiles you will learn what a vital resource CALM is. This event is FREE and open to all. For a full list of library summer programs, visit any local branch or go online to kerncountylibrary.org.

■ Explore Lake Isabella night skies June 20 Explore the night skies over Lake Isabella with Richard Burdge and members of the Kern River Valley Astronomy Club, when they present an astronomy program on Saturday, June 20 at the Tillie Creek Amphitheater in Wofford Heights. The pro-

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.

gram begins at sun down and concludes at around 10:30 p.m. Bring a flashlight, blanket and light sweater or jacket as the evening can be cool. For information call the Forest Service office at 760-379-5646.

■ CALM Father’s Day discount admission, June 21 Admission for all fathers or grandfathers who visit the California Living Museum from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Father’s Day, June 21, will be just $5. All fathers and grandfathers in attendance will also be eligible to win a free CALM family membership.

CALM is located at 10500 Alfred Harrell Hwy. (between Lake Ming and Hart Park).

For information, call 661-872-2256.

■ Keepers of the Kern River clean up June 22 and 23 Meet at Headquarters Campground parking area above Riverkern just north of Kernville at 8 a.m. to beat the heat. The kids are out of school, so bring them along.

Every “picker” counts! For further information, questions or to RSVP, call 760-3762963, 360-324-8178 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 ■ 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.

Heights, Grace Chapel in Mountain Mesa and at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella.

Distribution starts at 8 a.m.

■ History of Prohibition June 23 The Kern River Valley Historical Society community program will explore the history of Prohibition as it related to our local area. Guest speaker Richard Roux, local author and teacher will be bringing his insight to this controversial period. The meeting will be held Tuesday, June 23 starting at 7 p.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. As usual, admission is always free and refreshments will be served. For information contact the museum at 760-3766683 or visit KRVHS.org.

■ KRV Collaborative June 25 Join with the Kern River Valley 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 760379-2556 or go to KRVFRC.org for more information.

■ Keepers of the Kern lake clean up June 25 Meet at Old Isabella Road, campground parking lot at 8 a.m. For further information, questions or to RSVP, call 760-3762963, 360-324-8178 email: keepersofthekern@gmail.com.

BLM workshop June 27 BLM will hold a workshop to synthesize findings from previous individual Recreation Management Zone meetings, give a final opportunity for public input prior to plan development, and discuss next steps from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 27 at the Kern River Veterans/ Senior Center at 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella.

■ 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 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 on Saturday, July r, are 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 needs 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 New day, 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.

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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Kern County Prohibition history presented The Kern River Valley Historical Society community program will explore the history of Prohibition as it related to our local area. Guest speaker Richard Roux, local author and teacher will be bringing his insight to this controversial issue. After seven years of research Roux finished his book, “Bootleggers, Booze and Busts,” where he explores the development, enforcement, resistance and repeal of prohibition in Kern County. Roux’s presentation will address preProhibition saloon culture, reasons why Prohibition was enacted, attempts to enforce and evade enforcement of Prohibition in Kern County, the profile of the average violator of Prohibition in Kern County, and the response to the repeal of Prohibition in Kern County. This is sure to be a most interesting program that the entire community is invited to hear. The meeting will be held Tuesday, June 23 starting at 7 p.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. As usual, admission is always free and refreshments will be served. For more information contact the museum at 760-376-6683 or on the web at KRVHS.org and like them on Facebook for all the latest news concerning the museum.

BLM Keyesville RMZ workshop On Saturday, June 27, the BLM will hold a workshop to synthesize findings from previous individual Recreation Management Zone meetings, give a final opportunity for public input prior to plan development, and discuss next steps in both the planning effort and in the incremental improvements we hope to make on the ground in Keyesville in the short term. The workshop will be held from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Kern River Veterans/Senior Center at 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella. Unlike previous workshops, this one will be entirely indoors. It will include a review of key decisions to be made in the plan and summary of user and stakeholder comments received so far. BLM also hopes that the workshop will also provide a forum for additional input into the plan for those who have not yet become involved.

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 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 760-5492100.

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.

IRS-Impersonation scam revisiting Valley There is an aggressive and sophisticated phone scam targeting taxpayers, has been making the rounds throughout the country. Callers claim to be employees of the IRS, but are not. These con artists can sound convincing when they call. They use fake names and bogus IRS identification badge numbers.

They may know a lot about their targets, and they usually alter the caller ID to make it look like the IRS is calling.

Victims are told they owe money to the IRS and it must be paid promptly through a pre-loaded debit card or wire transfer. If the victim refuses to cooperate, they are then threatened with arrest, deportation or suspension of a business or driver’s license. Or, victims may be told they have a refund due to try to trick them into sharing private information.

If the phone isn’t answered, the scammers often leave an “urgent” callback request. Note that the IRS will never: 1) call to demand immediate payment, nor will the agency call about taxes owed without first having mailed you a bill; 2) demand that you pay taxes without giving you the opportunity to question or appeal the amount they say you owe; 3) require you to use a specific payment method for your taxes, such as a prepaid debit card; 4) ask for credit or debit card numbers over the phone; or 5) threaten to bring in local police or other law-enforcement groups to have you arrested for not paying.

I was sitting under an umbrella eating a hamburger somewhere in Bakersfield, when suddenly a fly landed on my napkin. I poised Middleworth ready to smoosh that rascal with my folded newspaper, when the fly said to me, “Wait, do you realize you are about to take a life?”

I said, “Well yeah, you’re a pest and that’s what we do to pests!”

“Gimme a break,” said the fly.

I couldn’t believe what I was hearing and seeing. I was actually talking to a fly. He was begging for his life and I considered giving him his freedom, because that’s what a soft-hearted guy I am.

He looked at me with his 150 lens eyes and he said, “My name is Freddie and around here I am known as Fearless Freddie.”

“Why is that?” I asked.

“There are 119,500 fly species of which I am one, he said. “But I am the only one who can talk and I’m afraid of nothing. Killing a talking fly could set science back for years to come.”

I picked Freddie up, and raised him so that we were eye level, me with my two eyes and he with his 150.

“Tell me about yourself,” I said.

“Well, I’m considered a common house fly, but you can see

that I’m not at all common. I eat garbage, meat, horse manure and other goodies. I have six legs and you only have two. In addition to my six legs, I can fly because I have a pair of wings. Now think about that, how could something with over a hundred eyes, six feet and wings be considered common?

“Not only that, I only live two to three weeks and then its bye bye, he said. “So I try to see how many chances I can take and still make it to my third week. That’s why they call me Fearless. On the bottom of my six feet I’ve got sticky goo which enables me to walk up walls, upside down on ceilings and places my wings can’t take me. Think about it,” he said, "I can do all these things and you can’t. For instance can you crawl across the ceiling? Can you fly anywhere you want? This is just a little of what I can do that you can’t.”

As I sat there talking to Freddie, I began to feel a little insecure and I stealthfully reached for my rolled up Courier.

“Hold it,” said Freddie “I’m too fast for you, so don’t waste your time. That’s another reason they call me Fearless. So next time you see me or my brothers or sisters, give us a break and remember we too have a heart and soul, besides two wings, six legs, and over a hundred eyes.”

What do you have in your wallet?

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

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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.

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The driver was arrested, and charged with vehicular manslaughter and felony DUI. He was later sentenced six years in prison for the 2006 death of Hudnall.

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Roots II Dan Schlensker, Courier Columnist Last week I told about my trip to the Trail of 100 Giants, and, siting the shallowness of the giant sequoias and coastal redwoods’ root systems and the dev- Schlensker astation that can easily come to those huge trees from high winds, my focus was on the support and stability provided by a deep and strong root system.

In remembering the words of Paul in Romans 11, “Remember that it is not you who supports the root, but the root supports you,” we recognized that it is Jesus, Who constitutes the strength, support and stability of our spiritual rootedness.

Jesus said of Himself in Revelation 22:16, “I am the root and the offspring of David, the bright morning star.” That alludes to all that Jesus had brought to us through His being the long-promised, long-predicted Messiah, Who was to be a descendent of David.

And calling Himself the “bright morning star” suggests His ministry of bringing light and guidance to the lost. In the bigger picture of the ways in which the Messiah would bless the world, and consistent with another critical function of roots, Jesus brings nourishment and sustenance!

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nourishment when He said in John 15:4-5, “Abide in Me, and I in you.

As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, so neither can you, unless you abide in Me. I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me, and I in him, he bears much fruit; for apart from Me you can do nothing.”

That same thing could have been said with respect to roots rather than the vine. Roots sustain and nourish the whole plant.

Paul recognized that as he prayed “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 … the love of Christ which surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled up to all the fullness of God.” Christians need continued nourishment in order to remain “filled with the fullness of God.” That comes through reading/studying/ meditating on God’s Word, interacting with other Christians, receiving Jesus’ body and blood at His table (The Lord’s Supper), and remembering their baptism, through which they received the gift of faith and the forgiveness of their sins. Stay connected to the Root!

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

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

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

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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Licenses are a great Father’s Day gift If you’re looking for the perfect Father’s Day gift this year, consider giving the gift of California’s outdoors. Giving a hunting or fishing license is a wonderful way to show your appreciation of Dad or Grandpa and to make wonderful memories for many months to come. The gift of fishing and hunting licenses provides endless opportunities to enjoy California’s unmatched wild places with family and friends.

Hunting and fishing licenses are both available for purchase from more than 1,400 license agents throughout the state. Licenses can also be purchased online and printed via CDFW’s website. If a fishing license purchaser does not have all of the licensee’s personal data, a sport fishing gift license voucher will be issued (Hunting vouchers are not available). The fishing voucher can also be redeemed at any licensed agent location. To purchase a license online, find a local sales agent or a CDFW sales office or visit wildlife.ca.gov/licensing.

BLM seeks nominations to advisory councils The Bureau of Land Management today announced that it is seeking public nominations for open positions on 15 Resource Advisory Councils, including Central California , which advise the BLM on public land issues. As published in a notice in the Federal Register, the BLM will consider nominations for 30 days.

Nomination forms and additional information on open positions is available at blm.gov/ca/st/en/info/rac.html. Nominations should be sent to David Christy, BLM Central California District Public Affairs Officer, 5152 Hillsdale Circle, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 or e-mailed to dchristy@blm.gov.

The BLM's RACs, composed of citizens chosen for their expertise in natural resource issues, help the Bureau carry out its stewardship of public lands. Each RAC consists of 10 to 15 members with an interest or expertise in public land management, including such individuals as conservationists, ranchers, outdoor recreationists, state and local government officials, Tribal officials and academics.

All nominations must be accompanied by letters of reference from any represented interests, a completed RAC application, and any other information that speaks to the nominee's qualifications. For more information, contact David Christy at 916-941-3146.

Sequoia National Forest welcomes your exploration The Sequoia National Forest received its name for the 33 groves of giant sequoia, located within its boundaries in 1847 by German botanist, Stephen Endlicher.

Endlicher named the coastal redwood trees Sequoia sempervirens. In 1854 a French botanist, Joseph Decaisne, applied the name to the giant sequoias, which are closely related to the coastal redwoods.

People have been living, working, and playing in the Sequoia National Forest and Giant Sequoia National Monument for more than 9,000 years. Evidence of Native Americans, explorers, miners, loggers, and herders remain at the thousands of prehistoric and historic archaeological sites and historic buildings and structures scattered throughout the Sequoia.

Historic buildings and features to visit include the Hume Lake Dam and forest guard stations for overnight rental (see “Staying Overnight”). Rent Oak Flat Lookout overnight, or tour one of the working fire lookouts. These fire lookouts are staffed during summer months, and visitors are welcome.

Buck Rock Lookout, in the northern portion of the monument in the Hume Lake Ranger District, is one of the oldest fire lookout buildings still in use. Enjoy the spectacular 360-degree view from Buck Rock. Built in 1923, the tower is constructed on a 300-foot granite dome. Interpretive programs are posted online at buckrock.org.

Matt Freeman Courier Columnist Recently I took a two day trip with some buddies to Monanche Meadows on the South Fork of the Kern River.

North of the quaint little commu- Freeman nity of Kennedy Meadows, high in the Sierras, that has not much more than a restaurant and general store, is a place in and of itself to visit.

Monanche Meadows is a unique and beautiful place. The South Fork of the Kern flows right through the center of a valley surrounded by Pinion Pine, Lodgepole Pine and tall Monanche mountains.

Meadow Meadows, flowers and green pasture abound California Golden and it literally Trout feels kind of like time has stopped as you stand there with a flypole and catch native trout one after the other. Nothing else matters and without concern, life is kind of on hold its so remote and secluded. The place is like something out of Bonanza or a John Wayne movie, with it’s wide open spaces, clean air and beautiful surroundings. At night, the stars encompass the sky like a carpet. It’s so clear and the lack of sound almost shocks the senses at first.

It takes a bit to get there, and that is part of the fun and why Monanche is so unique. Once you get there you have the opportunity to catch native Golden Trout, the California state fish.

They are absolutely beautiful with bright orange bellies, white tipped fins, parr marked red sides, they look like something that belongs in an aquarium on display. Bullet-shaped and ready to eat anything that hits the water, the Golden Trout is to be sought after and respected not just because of what they are, but where they are. They don’t live in low elevations or in polluted waters. They must have perfectly natural conditions to survive.

If you can find them in a water,

then you know that water is healthy and clean for wildlife. Better yet, there are some Brown Trout up there too and though the average size is less than 12 inches, if you really look around there are some bigger -although getting them to bite is another story entirely. The Goldens and Browns are both great eating, average size is 8-10 inches and you can catch and release as many as you want. It’s a very healthy fishery though you can keep five a day, sometimes less dependent on the area.

Barbless Hooks are in most areas mandatory and in others highly encouraged and the most effective tactic is fly fishing though we did well with a simple meal worm with no weight on a barbless hook. Make sure and check the regulations and know the water you are fishing because there are areas where bait of any kind cannot be used up there.

The river is definitely low. It’s more of a stream but it is fishable and there is plenty of holding water though by late summer this may not be the case. To access Monanche Meadows drive north of Black Rock Station, on Sherman Pass Road, approximately four miles to the Monanche Jeep trail. From there it is approximately seven miles in to the center of the valley and another three or so miles to camping. There are areas to dry camp all through the valley but I suggest bringing a Forest Service map and some aerial photos for reference points especially if you have never been there.

There are some great stream side campsites to the north of Monanche Meadows, beautiful spots to camp. It is a remote area. Pack accordingly and carry some extra supplies. The road in is 4x4 only and is pretty easily negotiable but it does have some tight spots and one thunderstorm can make it very muddy. Be prepared for this. It is not your regular drive through a stream but it is so worth the effort to get there and its only 1.5 hours from the Kern Valley.

Matt Freeman is a local resident, businessman and outdoorsman and can be reached at cooltuna12@yahoo.com or 760-223-0880.

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CDFW now recruiting current peace officers The California Department of Fish & Wildlife is recruiting current peace officers who are interested in a career as a wildlife officer. Applications are open to those who have successfully completed a California POST accredited Law Enforcement Academy, possess a valid California POST basic peace officer certificate, and are currently employed as a peace officer within the State of California at time of application; or, successfully completed (within the last 12 months) the CDFW Law Enforcement Academy, and possess a valid California POST basic academy certificate.

Applications must be postmarked by June 26. Due to the expected overwhelming number of inquiries the CDFW asks prospective candidates to extensively review website materials before contacting with questions. To read more about law enforcement careers with CDFW, go to dfg.ca.gov/enforcement/career/. To view the official job bulletin and detailed information on how to apply, visit https://jobs.ca. gov/jobsgen/5fg07.pdf.

Those who are not currently working as a peace officer but are interested in a career as a wildlife officer may apply to attend the full 31-week Wildlife Officer Academy as a Wildlife Officer Cadet. The application period is expected to open by October.

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Daures Stephens of Southlake was honored by the Exchange Club of the Kern River Valley last Tuesday and entered into The Book of Golden Deeds.

Former 1st District Supervisor Jon McQuiston spoke about Stephens’ contributions to the KRV. The Exchange Club Book of Golden Deeds has been awarded to a long list of individuals who, over a sustained period of time, have performed exceptional community service.

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College President’s List announced Cerro Coso Community College is pleased to announce that 139 students made the President’s List for the Spring 2015 semester.

This includes 79 students from the Indian Wells Valley, 10 students from the Kern River Valley, 13 from the Eastern Sierra College Center in Bishop, eight from the Eastern Sierra College Center in Mammoth Lakes, 24 CC Online students from various locations and five from East Kern. This list is comprised of all students who achieved a grade point average of at least 3.75 while earning a minimum of 40 grade points within the Spring 2015 semester. It

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“The presence of students with high academic standards serves as an inspiration to both faculty and students alike,” said Jill Board, president of Cerro Coso Community College.

Cerro Coso Community College is proud to honor the following Lake Isabella campus students for making the President’s List during the Spring 2015 semester: Heather Bopp, Jason Brazeal, Nathan Couch, Abigail Hartman, Cindy Jewett, Britney Johnson, Summer Kirby, Vanessa Lasquade, Gloria Middleton, and Lisa Wyly.

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PICKS OF THE WEEK “The Gunman” (R) -- It’s Sean Penn’s turn to conduct the Over-50 Pain Train, as the well-established dramatic actor takes a dip into the action genre. Penn plays Jim, a former international operative who was set up by his jealous friend, Felix (Javier Bardem).

Baddies start coming for Jim, so he starts investigating -- mostly with his fists and guns. Pierre Morel, director of “Taken” -- the crash that started this five-lane pile-up of samey old-guy actionflicks -- does not make lightning strike a second time. The dialog is terse but not interesting, the fights are brutal but not exciting.

“While We’re Young” (R) -Josh and Cornelia (Ben Stiller and Naomi Watts) are a 40-something childless couple who love their lives in New York City. They befriend a younger couple, Jamie and Darby (Adam Driver and Amanda Seyfried), bright and active 25-year-olds who resemble a hyper-cool version of Josh and Cornelia’s younger selves. Josh and Cornelia seem to gain youth from trying to keep up with their vibrant counterparts, but the cross-generational friendship presents some complicated questions for the older couple, who look at their future with consternation.

Director Noah Baumbach is rather good at making a petty and neurotic Ben Stiller character into

Sean Penn in “The Gunman” something relatable. The movie is full of warm, good humor and great chemistry between leads.

Where things fall short is in the final third of the film, when charm has to struggle against plot shifts.

“Get Hard” (R) -- A hapless, filthy-rich financial type, James (Will Ferrell), is headed to prison for some white-collar crimes, so he enlists a hardened criminal to help him prepare for the joint.

Except that the “hardened criminal” isn’t anything of the sort.

Darnell (Kevin Hart) has actually never been in trouble; James just assumes he knows about prison because he’s black. Darnell gladly accepts money from a rich idiot asking for prison lessons, and a series of unfunny exploits unfold.

Directed by Ethan Cohen (“Tropic Thunder”), the movie abandons all hope of parody, and really doubles-down on the butt jokes and racial humor. The butt jokes are thing from the start and end up spread across the entire film. Dumb jokes can be used in a smart way, but don’t expect that here. © 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Matt Freeman Courier Columnist Just like when meeting people for the first time in our lives, first impressions make a difference when shopping for or trying to sell a home as well.

Put yourself into Freeman the mind of a home buyer who typically has several needs they are seeking to meet as they look around for properties. How old is the house? Does it have enough room for their family? Is it located in an area that is beneficial for their family’s needs? These are just a few of many questions that course through the mind of buyers during the home search. Searching for a home for a buyer can be a very personal experience and often times a home purchase is one of the largest decisions many people will make in their lives.

With this in mind, the last thing you want to do as seller is leave a bad first impression in the mind of a buyer because of issues with the home. Clutter, bad smells, lack of cleanliness, all kinds of things can leave a buyer with a bad first impression. I once was showing a house when a fight broke out between some family members, while I was walking the buyers through the home!

Needless to say those buyers bought another property despite the home being quite nice.

First impressions mean a lot, make sure and keep in mind that people

formulate a lot of their initial opinions about things upon first encountering them, that is just human nature. A few simple things done by a seller to make a home “feel” like home to the buyer can go a long way to turning a showing into a sale when it is show friendly for the agent and buyer both to walk through. Most buyers know different price ranges typically have different features and inclusions associated with the properties selling in that market segment. Larger price, larger lot size, square footage, larger garage counts for example. Smaller price, smaller home with less land, or fewer features or other differences. What is hard for them to understand is a home that is not well kept and not in show condition regardless of price.

A buyer often takes what we call “mental ownership” in a property that interests them. In other words, they can see themselves living in the property, they can imagine how it will fit their needs and wants. That process is incredibly important and it can’t happen near as effectively with a home that has issues.

Something to keep in mind as a seller, simple advice, pretend you are a buyer. Pretend you are walking through your home to potentially purchase it. What do you like and not like? Accentuate the positive, and fix the negative, and let the home sell itself.

Matt Freeman is a realtor with Freeman’s Lakeside Realty 760-379-5915 or 760-223-0880. His column is not intended to replace legal advice.

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New youth mental health program Rob Meszaros, KCSOS Courier Health The Kern County Superintendent of Schools office has announced it has received a grant to initiate the Youth Mental Health First Aid Program in Kern County for the first time. Youth Mental Health First Aid is a national training program that aims to improve mental health literacy, specifically to help lay individuals who work directly with youth ages 12 through 18 identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness.

Youth Mental Health First Aid is a nocost, 8-hour training certification course that will be taught by representatives from Kern County Superintendent of Schools and partner agencies - Kern County Mental Health, California State University Bakersfield and Kern County Probation - who were recently certified to teach the course locally. KCSOS and all the sites across the nation that replicate this program maintain strict fidelity to the original proven program.

The program teaches participants a five-step action plan to assess a situation, select and implement interventions and secure appropriate care for the individual. It introduces participants to risk factors and warning signs of mental health

problems, builds understanding of their impact and overviews common treatments.

“We are thrilled to bring Youth Mental Health First Aid to our community,” said Tatia Hunter-Jennings, school counselor, Prevention Services for KCSOS and coordinator of the program.

“This important educational effort goes a lot further than emergency intervention.

It really helps people understand the shroud of fear and misjudgment facing individuals and families who experience mental illnesses and addiction. It will help rid this community of the associated stigma and move more and more people toward recovery.”

The course is designed to help anyone who wants to learn how to provide initial help to someone who may be experiencing symptoms of mental illness or in crisis - educators, coaches, public safety personnel, members of faith-based organizations, social workers and other caring citizens, Hunter-Jennings said.

For more information or to schedule a no-cost Youth Mental Health First Aid training in Kern County, contact Tatia Hunter-Jennings at tahunter-jennings @kern.org or 661-852-5663. More information about the program can also be found at mentalhealthfirstaid.org.

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2. GEOGRAPHY: What is the highest waterfall in the world?

3. LANGUAGE: Who wrote the book “Don Quixote?”

4. MONEY: What was the Netherlands’ basic currency before it adopted the euro?

5. MOVIES: What was the name of the male lead character in “Love Story” (played by Ryan O'Neal)?

6. ANATOMY: About how long is the human small intestine?

7. TITLES: What is the abbreviated title of a veterinarian?

8. COMICS: What comic-book superhero is known as “The Caped Crusader?”

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ARIES (Mar. 21 to Apr. 19) Making things more complicated than they need to be can be a problem for the typically orderly Lamb. Try to look for a less intricate way to accomplish the same goals.

TAURUS (Apr. 20 to May 20) Avoiding personal involvement in a troubling situation might be advisable at this time, especially since you probably don’t have all the facts. The weekend brings a surprise.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A problem with a colleague you thought had been resolved could recur. However, this time you’ll be able to rely on your record to get a quick resolution in your favor.

Good luck.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Giving your selfesteem a boost could be a good idea for the Moon Child, who might feel a bit daunted by the week’s occurrences. Just focus on all your positive accomplishments.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) The “mane” attraction for the Lovable Lion this week is -- what else? -love. New relationships move to new levels, while long-standing partnerships are strengthened.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) A recent workplace problem will prove to be one of miscommunication, and once the matter is settled, you should have a better chance of getting your proposals approved.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Good news! After dealing pretty much in the dark with a matter that seemed to be taking forever to resolve, you should soon be seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) A positive message should help lift that energy-draining sense of anxiety, and you should soon be able to deal with even the peskiest matter, whether at work or personal.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Try to control that heated Sagittarian temperament while dealing with what you believe to be an unfair matter. A cool approach is the best way to handle things.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Nursing hurt feelings could keep you from learning what went wrong. Ask your partner, a family member or a trusted friend to help you reassess your actions in the matter.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Nature is dominant this week. Try to spend time outdoors with someone special. An act of kindness in the past might be recalled by a person you believed was out of your life.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to Mar. 20) An upcoming career decision could be based on how well you might be able to apply your artistic talents. Be sure to use the finest samples of your work to make a strong impression.

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We Travel to Your Location •Repairs •Upgrades •Tuneups •Networking •Troubleshooting Mark Armstrong/Owner-Operator

760-376-1214/Fax-760-376-1214 e-mail: marksmobilecomputer repair@gmail.com ___________________________ CHAR’S DRY CLEANERS and ALTERATIONS Fast Service 6101 Lake Isabella Blvd.

Lake Isabella (760) 379-6340 ___________________________ JEWELRY REPAIR Sizing, Re-Tip, Prongs Free Quote - Fast Service 47 Years Experience Jewelry Mart 6101 Lake Isabella Boulevard Lake Isabella (760) 379-3631 ___________________________ Upholstery Repairs Clothing Alterations Bodfish (559) 936-1123 ___________________________ Firewood - Pine & Oak Also do weedeating, trash hauling, chimney sweeping, tree trimming & car towing.

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Homes Wanted CASH FOR YOUR HOME TODAY Honesty, integrity, confidential Call Harvey Gronwald (760) 304-8554

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices 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: 252142-24-00-2 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, 661-945-5525, Vickie Durham, Trustee Sale Officer NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the

auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on the notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgages, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 661-945-5525 using the file number 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 postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/Default Management/TrusteeServices.laspx using the file number assigned to this

case: 2014-04544-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 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/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, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia.

Published by the Kern River Courier June 12, 19, 26 and July 3, 2015.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2013-03126-CA, A.P.N.: 192042-10-00, Property Address: 1401 Durham Street, Arvin, CA 93203 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE ยง 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/20/2006.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Julio C. Delgado, a Single Man. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 12/28/2006 as Instrument No. 0206318564 in Book --, Page --- and of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 07/15/2015 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: $269,754.71. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1401 Durham Street, Arvin, CA 93203, A.P.N.: 192-042-10-00.

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 $269,754.71. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 9608299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/MortgageSe rvices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServ ices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2013-03126-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 1, 2015.

Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/Default Management/TrusteeServices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE TRUSTEE, 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 19, 26 and July 3, 2015) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2013-04280-CA, A.P.N.: 413173-02-00, Property Address: 724 Kingscross Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93307 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 05/16/2006.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Mary Helen Hernandez, an Unmarried Woman. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 05/26/2006 as Instrument No. 0206130844 in Book ---, Page --- and rerecorded on 08/21/2006 as Instrument No. 0206206153 of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California.

Date of Sale: 07/17/2015 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: $324,190.47.

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: 724 Kingscross Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93307, A.P.N.: 413-17302-00. 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 $324,190.47. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/Default Management/TrusteeServices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2013-04280-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, 2015.

Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/Default Management/TrusteeServices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE TRUSTEE, 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 19, 26 and July 3, 2015) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2014-07520-CA, A.P.N.: 204081-26-00, Property Address: 8525 Satinwood Avenue, California City, CA 93505 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 07/03/2006.

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: Khai Thanh Phan and Thuy Le Phan, Husband and Wife, and Huan T. Phan and Jacqueline Ho Phan, Husband and Wife. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 07/19/2006 as Instrument No. 0206175030 in Book ---, Page --- and rerecorded on 10/06/2006 as Instrument No. 0206248769 of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California.

Date of Sale: 07/17/2015 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: $201,829.23. 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

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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: 8525 Satinwood Avenue, California City, CA 93505, A.P.N.: 204081-26-00. 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 $201,829.23. 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/MortgageS ervices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeSe rvices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2014-07520-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, 2015.

Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/Default Management/TrusteeServices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE TRUSTEE, 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 19, 26 and July 3, 2015) ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: RIDGECREST MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION (2015- B1048) Street address of business: 1110 Ridgecrest Boulevard, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Mailing address of Business: 1110 Ridgecrest Boulevard, Ridgecrest, CA 93555.

REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Gregory Boske, 715 West Felspar Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 02/13/2015. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 05/28/2015.

Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk by S. Hermosillo, Deputy Clerk (34993).

Published by the Kern River Courier: June 19, 26, July 3 and 10, 2015.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: RIDGECREST MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION (2015-B3386), 1110 Ridgecrest Boulevard, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Mailing address: 1110 Ridgecrest Boulevard, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. REGISTRANTS: Gregory E. Boske, 713 West Felspar Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555 and Samuel J. Miles, 508 Randal Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Date the business commenced: 02/01/2015. Business is being conducted as a General Partnership.

This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common

Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).

Signed: Gregory Boske. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 05/28/2015 and expires 05/28/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: S. Hermosillo. Published by the Kern River Courier June 19, 26, July 3 and 10, 2015.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: VIBRANT BRANDING (2015B3352), DBA #2: LA BELLA VITA REALTY (2015-B3353), 5412 Muirfield Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93306. Mailing address: 5412 Muirfield Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93306. REGISTRANT: Ross Andrew Turner, 5412 Muirfield Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93306. Date the business commenced: 05/05/2015.

Business is being conducted as an Individual. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).

Signed: Ross Turner. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 05/27/2015 and expires 05/27/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier June 19, 26, July 3 and 10, 2015.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: ARCHULETA PLUMBING (2015-B3642), 7204 Ellington Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93312.

Mailing address: 27523 Maple Street, Taft, California 93268.

REGISTRANTS: Jonathon Lee Archuleta, 7204 Ellington Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93312 and Amanda Lee Archuleta, 7204 Ellington Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000.

Business is being conducted as a General Partnership. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).

Signed: Amanda Archuleta.

This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 06/10/2015 and expires 06/10/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier June 19, 26, July 3 and 10, 2015.

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