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Keepers of the Kern

June National Ice Tea Month

How ‘sweet’ it is

Keeper trash warriors seen at Corral Creek on the Upper Kern River at the day’s end. Barbara Hinkey Special to the Courier

healthyeating.com Courier Quencher June has been National Ice Tea Month. With its crisp, slightly astringent flavor, iced tea helps keep you cool in the warmer months while replenishing your body's fluid levels. The Harvard School of Public Health lists tea as one of the best sources of hydration, second only to water. Opting for unsweetened iced tea means you'll increase your intake of essential nutrients and compounds. This benefits your health as you avoid the nutritional disadvantages associated with sweetened iced tea. According to healthyeating.com, unsweetened iced tea has two major advantages over sweet tea -it's lower in calories and sugar. Switching from sweet tea to unsweetened iced tea helps you avoid the negative side effects of eating sugar, which include weight gain. Adding unsweetened iced tea to your diet also helps you consume more manganese that promotes healthy wound healing, helps maintain the strength of your bones and supports your metabolism. The manganese in unsweetened iced tea also activates manganese superoxide dismutase, an enzyme that prevents tissue damage. Use fresh fruits to flavor your iced tea. Steep it along with sliced lemons or limes, or add a handful of raspberries or blueberries to your tea to sweeten it without using added sugar. people

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Keep on keepin’ on... Keepers of the Kern Courier Trash talk The Keepers of the Kern have had a very impressive record since they began in Oct. 2013. Not quite two years old yet and they have helped to make a very large difference in the amount of trash, garbage and human waste being left at campgrounds. “Last year at this time, we were still loading up pickups with trash bags collected in the campgrounds, this year it is a few bags at a time.” said Barbara Hinkey recently at a presentation given to members of the Kern River Valley Revitalization. “We are thrilled and

amazed at the reduction.” According to Hinkey, there are many factors that come into play with this turn-around in what is being carelessly left by visitors to the river and lake. “The fact that the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management have increased their law enforcement patrol, and just the visibility of our many volunteers have made this happen in just one year.” She went on to say the Adopt-A-Campground program is once again a huge success in reducing the amount of litter being discarded by visitors. Sponsorship for this project is up over last year’s figures. Last season there

were 11 trash bins and 13 portable toilets sponsored, this season the goal of 15 each was met through the generosity of so many businesses, individuals, organizations and foundations. “The support shown for this project has us totally overwhelmed,” Hinkey said. The sponsored facilities are over and above what the U.S. Forest Service supply and place in the upper river undeveloped camping areas. Keepers report their financial situation is still secure, however they are diligently seeking grant funding, donations and hold fundraising events in order to maintain needed

As the warm weather returns, humans are not the only species coming out to enjoy the sun. Snakes, too, can be found basking in the sun’s rays. Although most Rattle snakes in the state are harmless, the California Department of Fish & Wildlife (CDFW) reminds the public to steer clear of the rattlesnakes and know what to do if one strikes. All of California, from the marshlands to the mountains, is snake country. You don’t even have to be in the great outdoors to discover a snake. Snakes play an important role in the ecosystem, including keeping the rodent population under control. Rattlesnakes are gen-

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Snake erally not aggressive and usually strike only when threatened or provoked. Given room, they will retreat. Most snake bites occur when a rattlesnake is handled or accidentally touched by someone walking or climbing. The majority of snakebites occur on the hands, feet and ankles. On rare occasions, rattlesnakes can cause serious injury. The California Poison Control Center notes that rattlesnakes account

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for more than 800 bites each year in the U.S., with one or two deaths. Most bites occur between the Apr. and Oct. when snakes and humans are most active outdoors. The potential of running into a rattlesnake should not deter anyone from venturing outdoors, as there are precautions that can be taken to lessen the chance of being bitten. Rattlesnakes are not confined to rural areas. They have been found in urban areas, on riverbanks, parks and at golf courses. Safety precautions: ■ Wear hiking boots and long pants. Never go barefoot or wear sandals in wild areas. ■ When hiking, stick to wellused trails. Avoid grass, and heavy underbrush. ■ Do not step or put your hands

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where you cannot see. ■ Step on logs and rocks, never over them. ■ Check out stumps or logs before sitting down, and shake out sleeping bags before use. ■ Be careful when stepping over doorsteps as well. ■ Never hike alone. ■ Do not handle a freshly killed snake, it can still inject venom. ■ Teach children early to respect snakes and to leave them alone. What to do in the event of a snake bite: ■ Stay calm. ■ Remove watches, rings, etc, which may constrict swelling. ■ Immobilize the affected area. ■ Transport safely to the nearest medical facility. What you should NOT do after a bite: ■ Don’t apply a tourniquet. ■ Don’t pack in ice. ■ Don’t cut the wound ■ Don’t use your mouth to suck out the venom. ■ Don’t let victim drink alcohol.

For more information see goo.gl/BAoabO, californiaherps.com/info/rattle-snakeinfo.html and California Poison Control at calpoison.com.

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funds. They are working from grant monies received last year from Edison International Community Cash Grant and a RAC funding program, sponsored by the U.S. Forest Service, plus private donations and fundraisers. “Maybe what we need more than anything to continue to be successful are volunteers" Hinkey added. She continued to say that in order for Keepers to keep going forward, an increased volunteer base is a must. Keepers of the Kern have a motto: “One person can make a difference. Together we can make it right.”

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Plan for the week ahead using the Courier Calendar. Pastor Dan Schlensker write about punishment befitting the crime.

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water data: Wednesday 6 p.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 38,635 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 152 cfs Lower Kern Outflow 331 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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BLM workshop June 27 BLM will hold a workshop to synthesise 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. ■ Keepers of the Kern river clean up June 29 and 30 Meet at Headquarters Campground parking area at 8 a.m. both days above Riverkern just north of Kernville. For further information, questions or to RSVP, call 760-3762963, 360-324-8178 or email keepersofthekern@gmail.com. ■ 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.

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.

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

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

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. Dark July/August.

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■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 10 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern Valley Garden Group. 760-379-1129. ■ 10 a.m. - noon; 1p.m.- 3 p.m. Kern County Department of Public Health Immunization Clinic 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella. 877-818-4787 ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., 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.

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

■ Fireworks July 4 Fireworks over Lake Isabella at dusk on Saturday, July 4, 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

■ 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. (3rd Wed.), American Legion Riders Post 711 VFW, Senior Center Lake Isabella. Dark July/August. ■ 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.

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

AA Meetings

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

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

in Mountain Mesa and at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Distribution is now 10 a.m. to noon. ■ Houchin Blood Drive July 28 The KRV blood drive will take place at the First Baptist Church in Lake Isabella, from noon to 6 p.m. on Tuesday July 28. When donating, please bring picture ID with date of birth, be free from all cold, flu, cold sores or symptoms of infection and eat a meal at least 3 hours prior to donating. Remember to wait one year after tattoos and body piercings and you must be at least 16 years old and weigh at least 110 lbs. ■ Community prayer Breakfast August 6 The Salvation Army invites the community to join them in prayer for our community, the state and our nation at Nelda's in Lake Isabella at 7 a.m. All members of the Kern River Valley community are welcome to come and join them in prayer. Please arrive early so as not interrupt prayer in progress. Breakfast is optional. For more information call The Salvation Army at 760-379-4600. ■ Assistance for Veterans August 11 The Bakersfield Vet Center provides counseling services to our Veterans living in remote areas of Kern County. The Bakersfield Vet Center counselor will be at the Senior Center/Veterans Hall from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. 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. ■ KRVFSC Meeting August 20 On Thursday, Aug. 20, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. the Kern River Valley Fire Safe Council meets in the Supervisor's conference room, at 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. Minutes of meeting will be posted to krvfiresafecouncil.org. ■ Commodities distribution August 24 Government food commodities will be distributed to those who qualify on Monday Aug. 24 at the New Life Church in Wofford Heights, Grace Chapel in Mt Mesa and at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Distribution is 10 a.m. to noon. ■ KRV Collaborative August 27 Join with the KRV Collaborative and learn about vital services and opportunities in the Kern Valley. It meets from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Call 760-379-2556 or go to KRVFRC.org for more information. ■ Prayer Breakfast September 3 The Salvation Army invites the community to join them in prayer for our community, the state and our nation at Nelda's in Lake Isabella at 7 a.m. All members of the Kern River Valley community are welcome to come and join in. Please arrive early to not interrupt prayer in progress. Breakfast is optional. For more information call The Salvation Army at 760-379-4600. ■ Assistance for Veterans September 8 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. For those Veterans attending the Bakersfield VA Clinic for counseling, their families and any Veteran that feels the need to readjust to civilian life after service in a combat theatre, call 661323-VETS (8387) for an appointment with them at the Lake Isabella Senior Center. Submissions to the free Courier Calendar must be received on Tuesday by 1 p.m. in order to make each Friday’s issue. Events must be open to the public and if there is any cost, it must be listed. Items submitted for our free Calendar listings may be shortened. Submitted items deemed general business advertising will not be accepted. Some event information is gathered from the chambers and KRVR.

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Cemetery theft leaves reader in shock I am absolutely shocked that someone would steal benches from the cemetery (June 12 Courier). It obviously took more than one person as the mosaic tile bench was very heavy. It was right beside where we recently placed our Mother's ashes. It was a wonderful place to sit and talk to her. Taking the personalized bench is even more troublesome. This bench had names on it. Who could use it? I hope you creeps that stole the benches are proud of yourselves. You cannot use the benches in the open as they are identifiable. Like stolen art, you will have to enjoy the benches in private. Karene R. Williams Lake Isabella Editors note: At press time both the stolen benches were located by the Kern County Sheriff’s Department and the Cemetary District notified as to where they were found so they could recover them.

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First ever Veterans Packing Party Saturday The KRV American Legion Auxiliary Post 711 is asking for donations from the valley for any items that can be sent to our active duty currently overseas. Non-perishable items, travel size toiletries, calling cards, and small snacks are some of the most requested items. Open to the public the packing event is Saturday, June 27 at Senior/Veterans Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella. 8 a.m. to noon. For a full list of approved items please visit their website, KernRiverValleyALA711.com. If you have a loved one currently overseas that is a resident of the Valley and they would like to receive a box, please contact them ASAP so they can get one! A list will also be on donation boxes located at following businesses: L & M Lumber, Golden State Surplus, Isabella True Value & Builders Mart, Mt. Mesa, Optimal Hospice, Sierra Gateway Market-Southlake, Nuui Cunni Indian Cultural Center, Charlie's Market, Chatterbox Café, Whiskey Flat Antiques, Sierra Gateway Market. For more information please contact Annaliese Beckham 760-812-9172 or Samantha Kessler 760-985-9547.

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.

Teens invited to hang out at the libarary Looking for fun this summer? Want a cool place to hang out? Your local library has just what you need! Many great events planned with you in mind are being held weekly at the Kern River Valley Branch in Lake Isabella. These events are part of the libraries new Teen Advisory Board. TAB is free and open to all teens grade 6 through 12 and new members are always welcome. TAB teens brainstorm and plan programs, advise library staff on books and materials they want to see in the library, earn community service hours and boost their college applications! ■ Thursday, July 2 at 3 p.m. Karaoke! How well do you know your music? ■ Thursday, July 9 at 3 p.m. Pokemon, Yu Gi Oh, Magic the Gathering: Let the Battle Begin! Bring your cards and battle others and let's see who is left standing! ■ Thursday, July 23 at 4 p.m. TAB Meeting Discussion: what you liked/did not like, more suggestions, with pizza served. RSVP with the library. ■ Thursday, July 30 and August 6, at 3 p.m. To be announced: Events will be determined at the July 23 meeting. ■ Thursday, August 13 at 3 p.m. Minute to Win It - Ice Cream Social. RSVP with the library. TAB events can also be found on Facebook under KRVTAB and on twitter at KRVLibraryTAB. For questions or RSVP for any of the TAB events contact the branch at 760-549-2083.

So with nothing to lose I called "Tradio" and said I was looking for an Inversion Machine and would Along with someone call me if they had one for advancing years, sale. Someone did, and I brought lately I've noticed home a brand new machine still in that parts of my the box. With the help of a friend we body like my back put it together and there it sat in my and my legs have garage looking a lot like something suddenly decided Frankenstein would have laid on that it was time to while waiting for a bolt of lightning! I let me know that read the instructions which were not Middleworth they are around. a lot of help, so I figured I would just The back aches, go ahead and see what happens. and the legs smart and nothing I got on the padded board, fasseems to help get rid of the pains. tened my ankles in the special clip Checking with the pain specialist at and while my wife stood there in Kaiser, I've been case I'd get told that there upside down and The back aches, and the legs are pills that smart and nothing seems to help get couldn't get back they could give up, the board rid of the pains. me, which they - Middleworth tipped back and did, which back and back would cover up until I was hangthe hurt but would not cure it. She ing by my ankles. The weight of my said that I would probably have to body was pulling me apart. One learn to live with that. So I've taken minute went by and then two folthe pills with a glass of water and lowed by three, four and then five, said to myself, "These are the goldand I finally pulled myself back en years!" upright. However... not too long ago I By golly, I did feel better. was told by a good friend that I Frankenstein would have been should try, the Inversion Machine. proud. "The Inversion Machine?" I said, The recommendation for laying "What's that?" inverted on any angle is a maximum "What it is, he said, "is a board of 15 minutes and during that time, you lay on while you are held in Vicki still stands waiting for me to fall place by your ankles and are tipped out or fail to turn myself upright, but so that your head is down and your its working and I'm feeling good and ankles are up. The actual machines I'm learning to see the inside of my are fancier than that but in essence garage while I'm upside down. what you are doing is stretching the Wofford Heights resident Rod vertebrae apart taking away the Middleworth is a retired security pain of bone on bone." manager for Pacific Bell. Rod Middleworth Courier Columnist

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Cooling centers ready to open to some degree Cooling centers will be open to the public in Lake Isabella when the temperature is forecast by the National Weather Service to be 105 or higher. The Cooling Center is located at the Kern River Valley Senior/Veterans Building at 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd. It will be open from 1 to 8 p.m. Watch and listen for announcements on your TV, radio, and the Kern County website, co.kern.ca.us. Additionally, all Kern County libraries will be open during their normal library hours. If you need transportation to the cooling center call Kern Regional Transit at 800-323-2396. For information call Kern County Parks Dept. 661-868-7000 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 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, 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; 2. demand that you pay taxes without giving you the opportunity to question or appeal the amount; 3. require you to use a specific payment method for your taxes; 4. ask for credit or debit card numbers over the phone; or 5. threaten to to have you arrested for not paying.

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Joe’s House provides 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 and become productive, healthy members of society. Meetings are held every Tuesday night from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Faith Community Church, 20 West Panorama, Wofford Heights.

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

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1. Is the book of Leviticus in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. From John 3, what does Jesus say that everyone practicing evil hates? The light, Truth, The Lord, Believers 3. Who found an Ethiopian eunuch sitting in a chariot reading the words of Esaias (Isaiah)? Ahaz, Philip, Jotham, Uzziah 4. From Joshua 2, where did Rahab hide Israelite spies? Under table, In cave, On roof, With oxen 5. What did Jesus send into a herd of swine? Unclean spirits, Justice, Breath of life, Mighty wind 6. Who was the father of Solomon? Nathan, Uriah, Judas, David

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Crime & punishment Dan Schlensker, Courier Columnist Painesville, Ohio, Municipal Court Judge Michael A. Cicconetti is known for his unusual sentences; he tries to make the punishment fit the crime. Schlensker He sentenced an18-year-old woman to walk 30 miles in the next 48 hours for her refusal to pay her $100 Cleveland-to-Painesville cab fare (as an alternative to jail-time but still had to pay the fare). Similarly, he gave a 19-year-old lady the option, after she assaulted a man with pepper spray, to allow the victim to spray her with pepper spray to see how it felt. She was actually sprayed with a saline solution. Judge Cicconetti once ordered a suspect caught speeding in a school zone to be a crossing guard for a shift, made a man who called cops "pigs" stand on a street corner with a real pig and a sign that states, "This is not a police officer," ordered a man who sped past a school bus' flashing red lights to ride a school bus for a day, and offered a 26-year-old housewife the option (in return for a reduced prison sentence) to spend a night in the woods for abandoning 35 kittens in a forest at wintertime. Some other such sentences included ordering a man who shot a dog to donate 40 lbs of dog food to the local animal shelter each holiday, assigning

teenagers, who scrawled 666 on a nativity figure of Jesus, to lead a donkey through the streets, with a sign saying: "Sorry for the jackass offense, but he is soooo cute!" Then there were the teenagers who flattened tires on school buses, who were ordered to throw a picnic for the primary school children whose outing was cancelled due to the prank, and the 18 year old male who stole pornography from an adult book store and was ordered to sit outside the store wearing a blindfold and holding a sign that read "See no evil." Judge Cicconetti believes the punishment should fit the crime. Does God buy into that? As far as God is concerned there's only one fitting punishment for all disobedience before-and rebellion against-Him. He says, "The wages of sin is death" (Romans 6:23). The one consequence for all sin is death. However, that passage concludes, "but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." That's because as the prophet Isaiah said even though we deserve punishment for our sins, "the LORD has caused the iniquity of us all to fall on Him" (Isaiah 53:6). Paul put it this way in 2 Corinthians 5:21, "God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God." Because Jesus took the fitting punishment for our sin, believers, through trusting Him, have no punishment in God's system of justice to fear! Dan Schlensker is pastor of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Lake Isabella.

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Help is needed: Volunteers to cook, clean, serve and organize Monday through Friday from 8 to 11 a.m. and donations of Costco gift cards of any amount to purchase kitchen supplies. Call to see when the kitchen will begin accepting fruit, vegetable and egg donations from local home growers/farmers. For more information, please contact the Salvation Army at 760 379-4600.

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

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

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

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

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

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■ 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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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. 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. 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.

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 view the official job bulletin and detailed information on how to apply, visit https://jobs.ca. gov/jobsgen/5fg07.pdf.

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Careful angling can help prevent closures Clark Blanchard, CDFW Courier Advisory The California Fish and Game Commission recently adopted emergency regulations that grant the California Department of Fish and Wildlife authority to temporarily close fisheries experiencing degraded environmental conditions that may affect fish populations. CDFW's temporary authority will commence and remain in effect for 180 days. As the effects of the current drought on California's wildlife continue to mount, CDFW will be using a suite of criteria and associated triggers to guide fishing closure and reopening decisions. Criteria used in any evaluation include water temperature, dissolved oxygen levels, fish passage, water levels and fish population size. Although the Commission adopted the regulations, the department's decision to close or open a fishery is discretionary and will be based on the most current information collected during site-specific monitoring efforts. Prior to any closure, CDFW will solicit input from local stakeholders and provide information on the approach. CDFW will consider fishing closures as a last resort and urges all those who fish

California's waters to adopt good preventative practices now. Aquatic wildlife is especially vulnerable as stream flows decrease and instream water temperatures increase. These conditions cause added stress and can affect growth and survival. In waters open to angling which may experience elevated daytime water temperatures (greater than 70 degrees Fahrenheit) the best opportunity for anglers to fish would be during the early morning hours after the warm water has cooled overnight and before the heat of the day increases water temperatures. "Please pay attention to water conditions when you are fishing and when planning your fishing trips," said CDFW Inland Fisheries Program Manager Roger Bloom. "Afternoon and evening water temperatures may be too warm to ensure fish being released will survive the added stress caused by warmer water that builds up during hot days in summer and fall." Many of California's anglers have adopted catch-and-release fishing methods. Careful handling of a trout and proper catch-and-release techniques can ensure fish don't experience serious exhaustion or injury.

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New laws..but wait thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more Harry P. Thal Courier Columnist The folks in Washington often pass a law that is for the betterment of most, and then tack on to it legislation which is not so desirThal able. This was true with what is called the "SGR Repeal Bill". The repeal of the SGR is very necessary, as the legislation was based on an antiquated way physicians were being paid by Medicare, and it was cutting so deep into their incomes, that many doctors stoped taking any Medicare patients. So, repeal was a good thing. Tacked on to this bill were some things that were not so good. One area of concern is that in 2020, the most popular Medicare Supplement will be discontinued from future sale. "Plan F", which covers 100% of everything allowed by Medicare without a deductible or co-pay will no longer be available. As this Medicare Supplement and your Parts A&B combined to provide first dollar coverage, I was able to tell my clients they could leave their wallet at home. While the new law will prevent people beyond 2020 to purchase this policy, it is available now and there is speculation that the plan will be grandfathered for those with the coverage. Another piece of legislation tacked on to the SGR bill was little reported in the media. This is actually a landmark bill. Medicare will stop using Social Security numbers. Today, most

people have their Social Security number or a spouse's Social Security number as their Medicare number with a letter following it. Identity theft of social security numbers is rampant, and the idea of helping to correct this is a major step forward since many authorities had been calling for the change for over a decade. The price tag of $320 million bothers me, as it is to be paid from Medicare trust fund monies. The legislation calls for implementation over eight years. The first four years will be development of a system and the issuing of cards to new enrollees. This will number about 4 million new people a year over the next 15 years as the "baby boomers" reach Medicare eligibility. I suspect most of these people will be on the old system, getting the current Social Security based cards. Then, in four to eight years , existing Medicare recipients will be receiving new cards to replace their current numbers. This should keep the doctor's offices busy, as there will be no payments on the old numbers after an "adjustment" period. As a footnote, CMS, the regulatory agency of Medicare, forbid the HMO companies from using Social Security numbers as part of a policy number many years ago. So, why didn't they begin implementation then? It would have cost much less money and not have required an act of Congress. Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurance broker in California (0621106) Thal is on the National Association of Health Underwriters Medicare Advisory Board. He may be reached at 760-376-2100, harrythal@aol.com or harrythal. com.

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ARIES (Mar. 21 to Apr. 19) Although you don't like to change plans once they're set, once again, you might find that doing so can make a big difference in your favor. Family matters dominate the weekend. TAURUS (Apr. 20 to May 20) You continue to get encouragement for your proposals, including some support from unlikely sources. Use this positive flow to move forward with your plans. Good luck. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Family matters are dominant this week. It's a good time to be with those you love. It's also a good time to contact and reunite with loved ones with whom you've lost touch. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Be careful not to allow differences of opinion to create unpleasant feelings, especially in the workplace. A neutral observer could check out the situation and suggest a resolution. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) While the Lion's Den is the center of attention this week, with family matters dominating much of your time, workplace issues are also important. Try to find a balance between them. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) The future of a new relationship could depend on how much the usually impatient-to-get-things-done Virgo is willing to

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Lake Isabella Precision Tax Fastest Refunds Free E-Filing Free Quotes Individual, Corp., Partners 5105 B Lake Isabella Blvd.

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760-376-8784 __________________________ PAUL’S POOL SERVICE

MT. MESA Commercial & Residential Contractor’s Lic. #587951 310-347-5208 •• 310-533-0584 ___________________________ Ray’s Painting & Decorating Interior/Exterior Painting Wall Coverings Lowest Rates in the KRV (760) 417-9797-(760) 378-2097 ___________________________ Mark’s Mobile Computer Repair

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. Call Chris 760-417-1824 ___________________________ Manuf/Mobile Home Repair Demo-Releveling-Set up Quiet Floor-Marriage Line Skirting-Stairs-Ceilings Roofing-Glass & Screens All Aspects of Repair (760) 223-3651 - Robert

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Need Nothing - Move inReady 2bd/2ba double wide MH in nice 55+ Park, with 2 car carport, patio/deck. $15K cash (760) 964-2514 ____________________________ I buy Mobile Homes Cash - 24 Hrs Call Bert - (760) 964-2514 ____________________________ Lake Isabella -Nice 2bd/2ba MH on 14’x60’ lot, fenced yd, covered porch, lge shed, many upgrades, must see! Sp. 15 - 2701 Erskine Creek Rd., $20,000. 760-223-6295

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2bd/1ba - Cute & clean. No pets or smokers. Save water...yard needs no watering. $650. Must see inside! (760) 376-2436 ____________________________ Lake Isabella - 2/bd, 1/ba refurbished MH with 2 car carport, patio/deck, nice 55+ Park. $522/mo. Call (760) 964-2514 ____________________________ Lake Isabella - 2bd, 2ba refurbished MH w/2 car carport, patio/ deck, in nice 55+ Park. $722/mo. Call (760) 964-2514 ____________________________ Kernville -HiHo Senior Mobile Home Park, 11901 Sierra Way, 2bd/2ba apt, $470/mo + deposit & utilities, no pets. 760-376-267 ____________________________ Wofford Hts. - 14’ x 50’ MH on private lot, w/2bd, 2 toilets, 1/ba. Must be clean. Perfect for 55+ couple, $525/mo + $300 dep. (661) 304-1409 ____________________________ Wofford Hts. - 2bd (1bd. lg) 2ba MH on large lot, paved rd., paver stones, no grass, nice cov. porch, spa area, 17x12 shop, fenced back, parkng canopy, $550/mo., (760) 223-2688 ____________________________ Weldon - 4101 Kelso Creek Rd. 1/bd trailer (park model) w/fenced yard, cable, water, trash & elec. paid, $600/mo. (760) 378-2497

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760-379-6135 Tom Mara Owner-Operator

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We accept all major Credit Cards

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Open 7:00am Breakfast Served All Day Patio Dining 11030 Kernville Road Kernville

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Petal Pusher Plus Lake Isabella Florist We are the only Full-Service, AllOccasion Florist in the Kern River Valley 6040 Lake Isabella Blvd. Ste. A, Lake Isabella 760-379-4100 petalpusherplus@ymail,com petalpusherplus.com

St. Peters Anglican Church 20 years experience in Lake Isabella

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RV spaces with private beach. Camp Kernville - 24 Sirretta St Walking distance to downtown. $299/mo. 760-376-2345 ___________________________ R V Space - Lake Isabella Large, large space in 55+ Mobile Home Park. Only one available. $372/mo., includes trash. Paradise Mobile Home Estates (760) 379-2092

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224 Cypress Lane Wofford Heights Sites in quiet Senior Park w/laundry facilities, fish house. Walk to lake. $290 per month includes water and trash. Call (760) 549-9260 ___________________________

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Everyone is invited to come join us Sunday at 10:00am 11876 Sierra Way, Kernville 760-376-6362 Tom Hunt, Pastor

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices 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) 9608299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/MortgageSe rvices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServ ices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2014-04544-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/MortgageS ervices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeSe rvices.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 com-

mence 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: 2013-04280-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 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, AuditorController-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

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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. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: KELSO RANCH (2015B3824), 179 Spring Court, Bodfish, CA 93205. Mailing address: 179 Spring Court, Bodfish, CA 93205. REGISTRANTS: John David Kelso, 179 Spring Court, Bodfish, CA 93205 and Kimberly Marie Kelso, 179 Spring

Court, Bodfish, CA 93205. Date the business commenced: 01/01/2014. Business is being conducted as a Married Couple. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself 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: John Kelso. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 06/18/2015 and expires 06/18/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier June 26, July 3, 10 and 17, 2015.

this county, for at least three months immediately preceding the filing of this Petition (at least one person in the legal relationship must comply with this requirement). Date of Marriage: July 25, 2012. Date of Separation: April 11, 2015. There are no minor children. Petitioner requests that the court make the following orders: Divorce of the marriage based on irreconcilable differences. Terminate (end) the court's ability to award support to the Petitioner and Respondent. Separate Property: There are no such assets or debts known of to be confirmed by the court. Petitioner: Carly Snow (in pro per), 7305 Etter Street, Bakersfield, CA 93308, (661) 345-5251 (Published by the Kern River Courier June 26, July 3, 10 and 17, 2015)

NOTICE OF PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE Superior Court of California, County of Kern, Case Number S-1501-FL632262 Petitioner: Carly Snow. Respondent: Thomas Smith. Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed April 26, 2015, in the Superior Court of California, County of Kern, 1215 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301, Metropolitan District by Petitioner Carly Snow. Legal relationship: married. Residence Requirements: Petitioner and Respondent have been a resident of this state for at least six months and of

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