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ed their report and these will be the final numbers: 12 damaged single residences, 285 destroyed single residences, and 1 destroyed commercial property. The commercial property destroyed was an AT&T microwave cell hub. The fire is being fought under a unified command of USFS, BLM, Kern County Fire Department and Kern County Sheriff. Many other fire agencies from around the state and country have also assisted on the fire. Tuesday's thunderstorms sent some rain over the fire causing minimal behavior on Wednesday. On Wednesday the storms stayed north of the fire

zone, and no more storms are predicted. Crews have made great progress on connecting the fire line on the west, from the Pack Trail on the north and Landers Meadow on the south. A completed line was anticipated by end of shift Thursday on the remaining sections of the fire. Crews continue to work on fire-suppression repair work. Smoke may be visible over the next several days. When reporting smoke, it's important to note if the smoke is a new start or from unburned areas within the fire's interior. Response to the report will be dispatched as appropriate. Hwy 178 is now open. This brings increased

Red Cross provides shelter and comfort to Valley residents Amy D. Smith, Kern County Red Cross Courier Connect The American Red Cross of Kern County continues to provide sheltering for residents of the Kern River Valley area affected by the Erskine Fire at their shelters at Kernville Elementary, and St. Jude's Catholic Church in Wofford Heights. "Our volunteers have been working to provide lodging, meals, and comfort to affected residents," said Executive Director Barry Falke, a Kern Valley resident. "This fire is affecting hundreds of families, and the local Red Cross disaster team has risen to the occasion." The good intentions of people who want to donate items is appreciated, but financial donations

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are the quickest and best way to get help to the people who need it most. The Red Cross urges everyone to follow evacuation orders from local law enforcement and have an emergency kit ready go for any disaster including wildfires. The Red Cross is a charitable organization not a government agency - and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. The American Red Cross Central California Region provides services to the ten counties across Central California that is home to more than 4 million people. To make donations, visit redcross.org/donate and select "Your Local Chapter" from the dropdown options. Or mail a

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check to American Red Cross - Kern Chapter, PO Box 1226, Bakersfield 93302. You can text "REDCROSS" to 90999 to make a $10 donation. If you wish to make a donation of clothing or household items, the local Red Cross is partnering with Goodwill Industries of South Central California and you can drop off items at any of their donation sites. Goodwill is taking clothing down to their facility, cleaning and sorting it and then will be returning it to the Kern Valley for distribution. They have generously provided vouchers that Red Cross will distribute to residents affected by the fire to select items free of charge. Goodwill expects to set up in a temporary storefront in the near future.

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weather Friday high 101° Sunny and very hot Friday low 61° Clear Saturday high 98° Mostly sunny and hot

The moon rises over the Erskine Fire Thursday evening, a fire that quickly grew from 2 acres at 4 p.m. to 1500 acres by 5 p.m. and is now some 46,684 acres.

Sunday low 60° Clear

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One of 13 California wildfires in California, the Erskine Fire exploded onto the scene in Lake Isabella to quickly become one of the worst fires in Kern County history. The fire started around 4 p.m. on Thursday, June 23. As of 9 p.m. Wednesday June 29 the fire is 70 percent contained. The cause is still under investigation. The cost of the fire as of Wednesday is $17.5 million. Personnel utilized Wednesday was 1,326 with an army of nearly 2,000 firefighters over the weekend. The damage assessment team has complet-

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In spite of the recent devastation from the Erskine Fire, the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce will still be having the annual 4th of July fireworks celebration on Saturday night, July 2 at about 9:30 p.m. Many agree that it will be a festive break from the tensions of recent events. The Chamber is dedicating the show to the brave firefighters who have worked so hard to stop the Erskine Fire. It is also dedicated to the hard-working staff from SCE, who are getting the power back up this week and to the community at large. The fireworks are released from Engineer’s Point. The Chamber is asking for help to keep this spectacular event going by donating at kernrivervalley.com. The Chamber is also hosting an event earlier in the day at a BBQ showdown at Kissack Park to help raise funds for the Erskine Creek Fire victims and create enjoyment for all.

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traffic on the highway from the public and residents. Motorists should drive defensively, exercise caution, and reduce their speed. Soft road closures continue off of Hwy 178 at McCray Rd and Dogwood, at Entrada and Hwy 178, and Kelso Valley and Kelso Creek Rd. Entry on these roads require ID for proof of residency. Sequoia National Forest announced today that campgrounds along Hwy 178 are now open. Those campgrounds are Old Isabella, Auxiliary, Paradise Cove, and South Fork. The public should not depend on water at Old Isabella, Paradise Cove, and

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One Stop Local assistance Michael Batelaan Courier 4-1-1 A Local Assistance Center, or LAC for those affected by the Erskine Fire is scheduled as follows: Woodrow W. Wallace Middle School, 3240 Erskine Creek Road, Lake Isabella, beginning Friday, July 1, until further notice. The Center will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. It will be closed Monday, July 4th. The LAC is tentatively scheduled to remain open through Sunday, July 10 or as

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water data: Tuesday 6 p.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 162,104 acre-feet 2015 Reservoir peak 47,666 acre-feet Pool maximum 568,075 acre-feet Pool safety limit 360,000 acre-feet Upper Kern Inflow 813 cfs Lower Kern Outflow 786 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 July 1, 2 and 3 Keepers will be manning the Forest Service Kiosk. For more information or to RSVP call: 760-376-2963 or 360-324-8178.

■ Lantern History Mystery Tour July 1 Silver City Ghost Town from 8 to 10:30 p.m.,3829 Lake Isabella Blvd., Bodfish. $15 per person (all ages). Cash only at gate night of event or advance tickets by credit card. Questions contact: 760-379-5146. ■ Free fishing day July 2 The California Department of Fish and Wildlife invites all Californians to fish on July 2 -- no fishing license required. If you would like to fish the rest of the year, you can purchase a license online through CDFW's website for $47.01. All fishing regulations, such as bag and size limits, gear restrictions, report card requirements, fishing hours and stream remain in effect. ■ Family day at the park July 2 Family Day at Lake Isabella Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. is a free day in the park for families of all ages. Snow cones, popcorn, BBQ, bounce houses, a petting zoo, live music, classic cars, a visit by Assemblywoman Shannon Grove, and more.

■ Fireworks Extravaganza July 2 Don’t miss the fireworks over Lake Isabella from Engineers Point. At dusk.

Isabella at 7 a.m. All members of the Kern River Valley community are welcome to come and join them in prayer. Breakfast is optional. Call 760-379-4600.

■ Star Party July 2 Kern River Valley Astronomy Club is holding a Star Party starting at sunset at the Fairview Helispot 12 miles north of Kernville (look for the orange cones about 1 mile S of McNally's). Bundle up; bring some hot chocolate or coffee, and a lounge chair. For more info, contact Rich Burdge at 760376-6290 or email richburdge@aol.com.

■ Community leaders breakfast July 7 This is your opportunity to speak directly with Senator Jean Fuller and Assemblyman Devon Mathis. Purchase your $8 ticket early, seating is limited in the hospital dining room. Community questions and answers follow the 8 a.m. breakfast. For more information call Deborah Hess 760-379-5257.

■ Friends of the Library used book sale July 5 The next FOL book sale will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Kern Valley branch library.

■ South Fork Erskine Fire BBQ July 7 Put on by the California Trucking Association at Weldon Methodist Church, Hwy 178 at 5 p.m. Call 760-378-2321 for more information.

■ Keepers of the Kern July 5 and 6 Meet at meet at Headquarters Campground parking area for a clean-up sweep of the upper river at 7 a.m. For more information or to RSVP call: 760-376-2963 or 360-3248178. ■ Prayer Breakfast July 7 The Salvation Army invites the community to join them in prayer for our community, the State and our Nation at Nelda's in Lake

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Regular activities Fridays

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

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

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

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

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

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

■ 9:30 -11:30a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Senior Hall Lake Isabellaa. 760-379-5986 or 661-867-2579. ■ 10:00 a.m., T.A.P. Thought and Perception or, Tank Park, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3304. ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella. ■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commerce, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5236. ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, VFW Lake Isabella. 760-376-3138. ■ 1 - 2:30 p.m., Grief Support Group, Optimal Hospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd. ■ 6 p.m. (1st Wed.), American Legion Riders Post 711 VFW Hall, 2811 Nugget Lake Isabella. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion and Auxiliary Post 711Veterans/Senior Hall Lake Isabella. Post 711 VFW Hall, 2811 Nugget Lake Isabella. ■ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Live band. ■ 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, 2nd and 4th, except holidays,Wofford Blvd., Wofford Hts. ■ 7 p.m., Al-Anon, Christ's Fellowship Church, Wofford Hts. 760-223-3050 or 760-379-7312 ■ 7 p.m. (3rd Wed.), Fish & Game Habitat Club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-9114.

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

AA Meetings

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

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

■ Rally In The Park 4Prayer July 7 Interested individuals are invited to join with other Kern Valley residents to "Rally In The Park 4Prayer", at the Tank Park playground in Lake Isabella. Come together at noon to 1 p.m. to pray for our nation. For information or comment call Pastor Bill at 760-379-4600. ■ Keepers of the Kern July 8 Meet at the Park and Ride in Lake Isabella at 7 a.m. for a cleanup of Black Gulch. For more information or to RSVP call: 760-3762963 or 360-324-8178. ■ Extra food distribution July 9 Community Action Partnership of Kern Food Bank is continuing to distribute Drought Emergency Food Assistance Program food from 9 to 11 a.m. at 3628 Suhre Street. Eligible individuals will be asked to self-certify that they live in a household where drought conditions have caused unemployment. Contact Yazid Alawgarey at 661-398-4520. ■ Keepers of the Kern July 11 and 12 Meet at Headquarters Campground parking area for a clean-up sweep of the upper river at 7 a.m. For more information or to RSVP call: 760-376-2963 or 360-324-8178. ■ Scams that target seniors July 12 Learn about scams that continue to be a problem in our community. Learn how to do your part and not be a victim. At the Lake Isabella Senior Center from 10:30 to 11: 30 a.m. Free. ■ Keepers of the Kern July 15 Meet at Keyesville South Rec. Area just south of the bridge on #155 at 7 a.m. For more information or to RSVP call: 760-3762963 or 360-324-8178. ■ Public Lantern Mystery Tour July 16 Silver City Ghost Town from 8 to 10:30 p.m.,3829 Lake Isabella Blvd., Bodfish. $15 per person (all ages). Cash only at gate night of event or advance tickets by credit card. Call 760-379-5146. ■ Keepers of the Kern July 18 and 19 Meet at Headquarters Campground parking area for a clean-up sweep of the upper river at 7 a.m. For more information or to RSVP call: 760-376-2963 or 360-324-8178. ■ Keepers of the Kern July 22 Cleanup of Old Lake Isabella at 7 a.m. For more information or to RSVP call: 760-3762963 or 360-324-8178. Submissions to the Courier Calendar must be received on Tuesday by 1 p.m. in order to make each Friday’s issue. Events must be open to the public and if there is any cost, it must be listed. Items submitted for our free Calendar listings may be shortened. Submitted items deemed entirely or mostly business advertising will not be accepted. Some event information is gathered from the chambers of commerce, KRVR or kernvalley.com.

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Investment in our fire and police brings returns When Election Day rolls around, you must remember to vote for someone who knows how to run a business. Our current elected officials certainly are having problems making decisions that will be in the best interest of Kern County. A policeman or fireman is an investment, with an expected return on the investment. The current idea to cut either or both just does not make any sense. Of course politicians do not use common sense because it does not fill their pockets. I do not have space to do a complete financial analysis. Someone in the Valley should do so before the politicians put our Valley at more of a risk. Kern County Sheriff is so under-staffed it presents a situation where our county is becoming nationally known for its criminal problems. The Sheriff Department needs at least 20 more deputies to just keep up with the rising crime, not 16 less as suggested by our great political leaders. Remember deputies are an investment. I am sure there is fat to cut in the current spending levels to get more, not less deputies. Congratulations to our courageous firemen doing a job that I would melt away doing. One can never have too many firemen. They are also an investment. Our government must be run efficiently like a business to maximize earning per share. As voters, we are the shareholders. Chuck Dunn Lake Isabella

Normally when I write this column I try to interject a little humor, something that will cheer your soul. But not so this weekend. As I write this on the Middleworth 4th day of a fire so devastating that it paralyzed half of our valley as it burned houses, trees, and anything that the fire could touch. Many of the residents on the south side of Lake Isabella were met by fire that was huge in its magnitude. No one could have dreamed that a fire which started near Erskine Creek Road would sweep across half of our valley as it turned southward into an area that was almost impossible to protect. The most recent reports given to us by those fighting the fire say that over 150 homes were burned to the ground and over 30,000 acres were affected. No one could have imagined that something so harmful would sweep with such intensity and affect so many. From the very beginning friend was helping friend, strangers were offering their homes to strangers, as it became apparent that a vast number of people could not return to their homes where the ashes of what had been a series of mountain communities laid waste from this terrible fire. . After folks had fled their homes most not knowing whether their homes were gone or still around, they were offered shelters in dif-

ferent places in the valley where they could wait for answers. As I write this column there are still no answers and people are not allowed to return to their homes, not knowing whether their houses are still standing or are part of the destruction. I heard one story which touched my heart and I would like to share with you. A distraught woman was pointing to what was left of a burned out rocking chair. Embers still burning, smoke rising from the ashes, she said, "That was the rocker that Grandma rocked my Mother and that my Mother rocked me and I rocked my children in." She said, "It will never rock anyone again and with the ashes it will disappear." There are other stories of people many who said that from the warning to their escape was but a few brief moments. The first casualty was an older couple who apparently died trying to escape but never made it. There will be hundreds of stories of how good people responded to help others and who are still finding ways to help people. The challenge at this point on the 4th day is that there is still no telephone service, no power and no drinkable water. . Those who did not flee and their homes are still standing cannot leave because they would not be allowed to come back. Emergency services are working full time with help from all of California and nearby states. As one person said, "I lost it all, but I'm still alive and much of everything can be replaced." Wofford Heights resident Rod Middleworth is a retired security manager for Pacific Bell.

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Meals for fire victims, responders and volunteers Free meals for Erskine fire victims, responders, and volunteers daily 11 a.m.to 5 p.m. starting Wednesday, June 29 at Kern Valley High School Cafetorium, 3340 Erskine Creek Rd. Lake Isabella. Donated by Sikh Friends of Bakersfield in cooperation with Kern County Fire Department and Kern High School District. All are welcome!

Southfork Erskine Fire community BBQ A BBQ for South Fork area residents affected by the Erskine Fire, put on by the California Trucking Association will be held at Weldon Methodist Church, Hwy 178 on Thursday, July 7 at 5 p.m. Call 760-378-2321 for more information.

Youngest artist to be Museum highlight The Kern River Valley Historical Society, which is known for displaying old items of interest, is doing something very special this July. Sixteen-year-old artist KiSea Kitikka will be featured in the museum in Kernville. In response of a school project when she was only 13, KiSea produced a piece she labeled "Lives Lost in Time". This project containing sketches and photographs depicting the changing decades of the 20th century demonstrates her amazing artistic expressions. KiSea's collection will be available for viewing in the museum all month long with a very special "Artist Reception" Saturday July 9 at 4 p.m. The Art Association invites the community to experience this display and meet this talented artist. The museum in Kernville is open Thursday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is always free and the visit always delightful. Contact the museum at 760-376-6683 or on the web at kernvalleymuseum.org for more information.

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

Emergency drought food distribution Community Action Partnership of Kern Food Bank is continuing to distribute Drought Emergency Food Assistance Program food on top of its regular food distribution. California's prolonged drought continues to affect local families. Pre-pack-

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Thank You, Thank You,Thank You... There are simply no words to express my deep and

sincere appreciation for all the many expressions of love and support shown to Charley and I the past few weeks and after his passing.

The cards and encouragements, the beautiful flowers, the food and services so generously rendered are beyond anything I could have imagined!

Thank you! from the bottom of my heart and God bless you all Jeanette Rogers- Erickson

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William Blanton, Pastor, Chairman, The Salvation Army, Lake Isabella Service Extension has his staff on scene and has received assistance from three TSA Corps from Modesto, Bakersfield, and Ridgecrest. They have been at the shelter with three canteens and personnel from day one. TSA is currently feeding upward to 300 people each meal at both shelters. In addition they are providing ice, water fresh fruit, comfort and more. Donations are coming in from many areas. However the needs continue and as we move into reconstruction of families, more volunteers are needed. The Salvation Army at this time is preparing for the reconstruction needs of all affected by the fire. As people return to their homes still standing, refrigerators have been without power. All food is lost. TSA is assisting with food vouchers to help with replacement of lost food. Food boxes are available at our TSA office 6105 Lake Isabella Blvd. from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donations of $25, $50, and cash cards well help TSA help replace their losses. WEB Recycling is accepting donations for our community and is a drop off location for all items. Dollar donations are greatly needed to assist with reconstruction of family's lives as they move into new housing. Families will need basic furniture, beds, tables, chairs, and cooking utensils, as they relocate. Please no sofas or large overstuffed chairs, only basic needs. Monetary donations may be sent to The Salvation Army, P.O. Box 2786 Lake Isabella, CA 93240 or on line at salvationarmy.com. WEB Recycling is the central drop off center for large items and is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily except Sunday. The Salvation Army has established a Family Reconstruction Center at the True Value Center in Lake Isabella, which opened Wednesday 6-29-16. Hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. To help, call 760-379-4600 or 760-379-8201. First Baptist Church has been receiving donations since Thursday night to help people evacuated and for those who lost everything. Those who have helped include Veterans for the city of Tehachapi, Bibles from Lifeway, the Furniture Store-

Tehachapi, Trinity Estates-Bakersfield, Cross River Ministries, Almost Eden Animal Rescue-Ridgecrest, Cynthia Cowden Investment Services, Vons, Tehachapi Nazarene families, Dove Creek Bible Church-Bakersfield, First Baptist Church Taft, and Kern Valley, Walker Basin, Tehachapi, Fresno, Visalia and Tulare Families. They welcome anyone in need to stop in and find items they are looking for between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Monday through Friday right now. The church has also been dropping things off in the fire zone. The church is located at 3701 Suhre St. and can be reached at 760-379-5615. Faith Community Church at 20 W. Panorama at Sycamore in Wofford Heights, is being assisted by Foursquare Disaster Relief and have gathered clothing, household items, food and pet supplies. They are going out into the community to locate and assist those with needs. They have arranged for those in need to use the laudromat in Kernville at no charge. In an effort to continue to support the community, and to make best use of the community's assets and resources, Pastor Neal Preston is starting the All For One Movement. Preston hopes to unite the community and continue to rebuilding effort. The church can be reached at 760-376-6719. Mt. View Baptist Church had already planned a free family day at Tank Park, including a BBQ lunch for Saturday. That event is still going on, but will be enhanced slightly with clothing and goods giveaways. Mt. View can be reached at 760-379-4296. United Methodist Church in Weldon has produced a community meal and on July 7 at 5 p.m., they will host a BBQ for South Fork area, put on by the California Trucking Association. Weldon Methodist Church is on Hwy 178. Call 760-378-2321 for more information. And every day, including Sundays, at Kern Valley High School, free meals are available for Erskine fire victims, responders, and volunteers from 11 a.m.to 5 p.m. They started Wednesday, June 29 in the school cafetorium, 3340 Erskine Creek Rd. Lake Isabella. Donated by Sikh Friends of Bakersfield in cooperation with Kern County Fire Department and Kern High School District.

Bible Trivia By Wilson Casey

1. Is the Book of Colossians in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. Whose first chapter begins, "Now it came to pass in the thirtieth year, in the fourth month"? Ezra, Ezekiel, Micah, Malachi 3. In Exodus 10, what was blown out of Egypt by a strong west wind? Rivers, Locusts, Sinners, Nightness 4. From 1 Chronicles, who killed a seven-and-a-half foot tall Egyptian giant? Beniah, Gideon, Jannes, Baruch 5. In Genesis 28, what city was the site of Jacob's famous dream? Lachish, Perga, Haran, Bethel 6. From Colossians 4, what city was home to Philemon? Berea, Shechem, Beersheba, Colossae 1) New; 2) Ezekiel; 3) Locusts; 4) Beniah; 5) Bethel; 6) Colossae © 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.

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The Courtroom Dan Schlensker Courier Columnist The other day I sat in the courtroom of Tuolumne County's Dept. 1 Superior Court. It was one of those court sessions durSchlensker ing which sentencing and scheduling took place. The first hour of my visit was occupied with sentencing convicts, who had been brought from state prison or the Tuolumne County jail. The judge wrestled with facts of the criminals' misdeeds, mostly parole violations, and the available recommendations of their parole officers. The sentences, which he then handed out, ranged from renewed parole conditions through wearing an anklebracelet monitoring device to nearly a decade in state prison. In a couple of cases the judge decided he needed more information or time and directed that the individual re-appear in his courtroom on a designated later date. As I observed these proceedings I was reminded of another courtroom, another Judge, another convict and another sentence. The other courtroom is the one in which the ultimate, almighty Judge will hold court. Jesus, according to Acts 10:42, "is the one appointed by God to be judge of the living and the dead." As God, He is "the judge of all," and He "will judge the sexually immoral and adulterous" - as well as all other law breakers (Hebrews 12:23, 13:4). To Him has

been given the ultimate authority in the universe. Like Paul asserts in Philippians 2:9-11, "God has highly exalted him…so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth." That sounds more than a little scary, since there's not a person on earth with no faults, failures, mistakes or offenses. We are all convicts in God's divine courtroom. But James 4:12 offers some hope in his words, "There is only one lawgiver and judge, he who is able to save and to destroy." This Judge can destroy…or save! And according to His amazing grace, He saves all who trust in Him. It is they, who have had their robes washed in the blood of the Lamb (Revelation 7:14) and are, therefore, sinless in His sight, because, as Isaiah said, "the Lord laid on Him the iniquity of us all" (Is. 53:6). Paul explains in 2 Corinthians 5:21 that "God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God." Righteous! That's the judgment on all who trust in Jesus. And that means they are uncondemnable! So, the sentence according to Paul in 2 Timothy 4:8, goes like this. "Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that Day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved his appearing." And that means a glorious eternity in heaven! Dan Schlensker is pastor of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Lake Isabella.

Valley places of Worship Kernville

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

Wofford Heights

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

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

■ Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella. Sunday School & Worship 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2120 ■ Lake Isabella Church of Christ 3711 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Services 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., Wed. 6 p.m. Bible Study Sun. 10 a.m. ■ Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3801 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. 760-379-3206 ■ Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse 3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.,Tue. Ladies study 10 a.m., Wed. mid-week 5 p.m. 760-379-0004 ■ Salvation Army The local national affiliate Mon. 9 a.m.-1p.m. 6105 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-5100. ■ SGI - USA Buddhist Lotus Sutra based discussion and meetings Call 379-6162 for dates and times. ■ Church of Christ Mt. Mesa 6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 760-379-4792 ■ Church of Jesus Christ/Latter Day Saints 6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-379-2904 ■ Grace Chapel 12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4093 ■ Christian Assembly 12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-6377 ■ Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal) 4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. 7 p.m. Wednesday 760-549-3186

Southlake/Weldon

■ Kern Christian Church “The River” 14900 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 760-378-3780 ■ Faith Community South Campus 16475 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday morning 9 a.m., 760-376-6719 ■ Weldon United Methodist Church 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. Sunday 8:30 a.m. 760-378-2321 ■ Weldon Baptist Church 20674 Highway 178, Weldon. Sunday 10 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. 760-378-4964. To include your place of worship, send the information to us by e-mail, mail or in person (our address is on page 2).

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Fire line A DC 10 lays down a line of fire retardant on the west side of Lake Isabella and the Erskine Creek drainage, Thursday afternoon, shortly after the fire broke out. One of the many vehicles that were lost in this fire. The head of the Erskine Fire as seen from the Incident Command Center set up at the Park and Ride on Hwy 155 in Lake Isabella about 5 p.m. Thursday. Marge Griffith, a resident on Wildmint Avenue, in Southlake surveys the damage and sifts through what remains of her home, garage, RV, two cars and two boats, all lost to the fire.. She had lived there 30 years. This was one of the hardest hit areas of the fire.

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Fire, Continued from page A1 South Fork. Auxiliary is the only one with water. There are no evacuations in place. Residents can return to their homes with ID for proof of residency. Southern California Edison anticipates that power will be restored to all residents by tomorrow. Kern County's Office of Emergency Services' transition center is open to support the needs of recently evacuated residents who are returning to their homes. The center is located at Woodrow W. Wallace Middle School at 3240 Erskine Creek Rd. in Lake Isabella. Normal hours of operation will be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Shelters are open for residents affected by the fire and will remain open until further notice. Locations: St. Jude's Catholic Church in Wofford Heights and Kernville Elementary School, Kernville.

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July is purple ribbon month

income due to unemployment or reduced work schedules caused by the drought. In Lake Isabella, the food distribution will take place Saturday July 9 from 9 to 11 a.m. at 3628 Suhre Street. Eligible individuals will be asked to self-certify that they live in a household where drought conditions have caused unemployment or underemployment Please contact CAPK Food Bank Agency Relations Technician Yazid Alawgarey at 661-398-4520 for more information While the Food Bank and its partners will do their best to adhere to the schedule, please note that distribution dates, times and locations may change with or without prior notice.

The Department of Human Services, with support from First 5 Kern, the Kern County Network for Children "Kern Cares" coalition and our local public safety and community partners, are once again launching "Purple Ribbon Month" in memory of Kaitlyn Marie Russell. These events hope to raise public awareness about "Kaitlyn's Law", passed in 2001, that makes it a citable offense for parents to leave children under the age of 6 unattended in a motor vehicle without the supervision of someone at least 12 years of age. The Law was named for 6 month old Kaitlyn Marie Russell, who died on August 15, 2000, after being left behind in a hot van by a caregiver. July is Purple Ribbon Month in memory of Kaitlyn and all the children who have lost their lives to preventable injuries in and around cars, and in order to educate and increase public awareness about all of the dangers of leaving children unattended in or around motor vehicles. Already this year, 16 children have died due to hyperthermia nationwide.

Forties front porch party at Kern County Museum 1940s-inspired food, cocktails and fun will be on tap at the Kern County Museum July 9, 6:30-10 p.m., at the Forties Front Porch Party, a part of the museum's 75th anniversary celebrations. Since the museum was created by the County of Kern in 1941, the museum is taking fun back to the past with a 1940s-themed porch crawl around the sprawling grounds. The party will be full of World War II vehicles, games, cocktails, craft beer and fabulous foods created or made popular in the '40s such as corn dogs, frozen French fries, nachos, Nutella, seedless watermelon and M&Ms served in a unique bite-size concoction. An arm wrestling contest between branches of the armed services is also slated with the winners in the men's and women's division taking top prizes. All current military or veterans are invited to compete. Attendees can also play with vintage toys and games such as silly putty, Yahtzee, Scrabble and Slinkys which were also created or became popular in or around the 1940s. The Little Big Band will play swing dance music at the USO dance area in the bandstand section of the museum and veterans will be on hand to dance with attendees for a donation to Honor Flight Kern County. Tickets are $40 pre-sale for museum members, veterans/active duty and seniors; $45 general public; $60 day of event for everyone, no discounts. Call 661437-3330 for tickets or visit the museum at 3801 Chester Ave.

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2014-03677-CA, A.P.N.: 427-174-23-00, Property Address: 3018 Milton Drive, Mojave, CA 93501. PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/13/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: VAROUJAN GARABETIAN, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 10/22/2004 as Instrument No. 0204258428 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 07/15/2016 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93301. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $168,103.94. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 3018 Milton Drive, Mojave, CA 93501, A.P.N.: 427-174-23-00. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $168,103.94. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the

public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com /MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeService s.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 201403677-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: June 6, 2016. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 9608299. http://www.altisource.com/Mortgage \Services/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 2403530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier June 17, 24 and July 1, 2016)

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 $25,561.98. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/ MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeService s.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 201600142-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 10, 2016. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/Mortgage Services/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 2403530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier June 24, July 1 and 8, 2016)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: PAYNE ALLIED (2016-B3698), 14716 Harvest Crest Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93314. Mailing address: 14716 Harvest Crest Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93314. REGISTRANT: JAMES MADISON PAYNE, JR, 14716 Harvest Crest Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93314. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as an Individual. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: James Madison Payne, Jr. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 05/31/2016 and expires 05/31/2021. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier June 10, 17, 24 and July 1, 2016. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-00142-CA, A.P.N.: 508-042-21-00, Property Address: 375 Primavera Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/13/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Dennis L. Barber. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 08/13/2003 as Instrument No. 0203167534 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 07/22/2016 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93301. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $25,561.98. 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: 375 Primavera Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555, A.P.N.: 508-042-21-00. 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2015-05672-CA, A.P.N.: 399-530-09-00, Property Address: 39716 Anne Jeanette St. Caliente, CA 93518-4116. PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/13/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Kathleen M. Grogan, A Single Woman as her sole and separate property. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 07/08/2005 as Instrument No. 0205176800 in Book ---, Page --- of

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Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 07/22/2016 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93301. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $212,033.85. 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: 39716 Anne Jeanette St. Caliente, CA 93518-4116, A.P.N.: 399-530-09-00. 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 $212,033.85. 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.altsource.com/ MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeService s.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 201505672-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 10, 2016. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/Mortgage Services/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Infor-mation, call: (866) 2403530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier June 24, July 1 and 8, 2016) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2015-05012-CA, A.P.N.: 449-022-02-00-7, Property Address: 10608 Cave Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93312. PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/13/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Barbara Holmes, A Married Woman as her sole and separate property. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 09/01/2005 as Instrument No. 0205239978 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 07/22/2016 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93301. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $224,115.95. 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: 10608 Cave Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93312, A.P.N.: 449022-02-00-7. 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 $224,115.95. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware

that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/ MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices .laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 201505012-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 9, 2016. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/Mortgage Services/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 2403530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier June 24, July 1 and 8, 2016) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2015-05680-CA, A.P.N.: 127-190-19-00-6, Property Address: 1901 Gage Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305. PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/13/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Francisco Jose Jimenez, A Married Man as his sole and separate property. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 03/22/2006 as Instrument No. 0206067337 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 07/22/2016 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93301. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $166,697.01. 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: 1901 Gage Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305, A.P.N.: 127-190-19-00-6. 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 $166,697.01. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/ MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices .laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 201505680-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 10, 2016. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/Mortgage Services/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 2403530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier June 24, July 1 and 8, 2016) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2015-00537-CA, A.P.N.: 507-222-10-00, Property Address: 7200 Turquoise Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93308. PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/13/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: ALFRED LEAL, A MARRIED MAN, AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY. Duly Appointed

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Page A8 Kern River Courier July 4th Special Edition If it fits One of nine sites to access clothes, hygiene products, basic needs items, water, and food for displaced families is the Elks in Wofford Heights. They are also looking for volunteers to help sort donated items.

Mike Ludiker Special to the Courier

Assistance, Continued from page A1 long as needed. The Erskine Fire LAC serves as a onestop shop for information services on disaster relief, how to replace records lost in the fire, and apply for assistance. The LAC provides a single place for those affected by the Erskine Fire to receive information on the road to recovery. Most county agencies will be on hand as well as other resources. In coordination with Kern Regional Transit, a shuttle program has been established to take occupants from both evacuation shelters to the Transition Center and to Kern Valley High in Lake Isabella.

This is a snapshot of resources available many of which will be available at the Assistance Center: Vital Records Copies of birth, death, and marriage certificates can be obtained from the Kern County Department of Public Health at 661321-3000. Fees for replacement documents will be waived in accordance with the Governor's Proclamation declaring a State of Emergency. Property Documents Copies of deeds, deeds of trust, and other recorded documents can be obtained by calling the Kern County Recorder's Office at 661-868-6400. EDD/Unemployment Benefits If you are a victim of the Erskine Fire and have to file for unemployment

insurance, the first week waiting period is waived by the Governor's Proclamation. You can file by phone, online or by mail. Kern County Dept. of Human Services The Department of Health and Human Services Office is open at 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd and phone number is 760-549-2006. Department of Motor Vehicles The local DMV office is at 5520 Lake Isabella Boulevard or reach them at 800-777-0133. Replacement driver's licenses, ID cards, vehicle registration, and vehicle titles are available through the DMV. Certain fees will be waived in accordance with the Governor's Proclamation.

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Legals, Continued from page A7 Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 10/08/2004 as Instrument No. 0204245652 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 07/22/2016 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93301. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $413,942.37. 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: 7200 Turquoise Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93308, A.P.N.: 507-222-10-00. 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 $413,942.37. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/ DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2015-00537-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 11, 2016. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com /MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier June 24, July 1 and 8, 2016) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2015-03543-CA, A.P.N.: 014-070-13-00, Property Address: 422 Monterey Street, Bakersfield, CA 93711. PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/13/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Monica Lynn Poindexter, A Married Woman. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 01/05/2005 as Instrument No. 0205002197 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 07/22/2016 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: $220,919.68. 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: 422 Monterey Street, Bakersfield, CA 93711, A.P.N.: 014-070-13-00. 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 $220,919.68. 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: 2015-03543-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 10, 2016. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/ MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier June 24, July 1 and 8, 2016) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2015-04150-CA, A.P.N.: 021-141-12-00, Property Address: 1132 Radcliffe Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93305. PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPOR-

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TANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/13/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: CONRAD TORRES AND YOLANDA TORRES, HUSBAND AND WIFE. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 10/15/2004 as Instrument No. 020425305 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 07/25/2016 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93301. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $66,161.29. 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: 1132 Radcliffe Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93305, A.P.N.: 021-141-12-00. 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 $66,161.29. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices /DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2015-04150-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 16, 2016. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/ MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier June 24, July 1 and 8, 2016) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: C & C REFRIGERATION (2016-B3712), 901 Sumner St. Bakersfield, CA 93305. Mailing address: 901 Sumner St. Bakersfield, CA 93305. REGISTRANTS: GILBERT CHRIS MORALES, 3400 Rosemary Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93309 and CHRIS CARMIGNANI, 4005 Onslow Ct. Bakersfield, CA 93313. 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: Chris Morales. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 06/01/2016 and expires 06/01/2021. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier June 17, 24, July 1 and 8, 2016. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF BARBARA L. THATCHER aka BARBARA THATCHER BPB-16-002535 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of BARBARA L. THATCHER aka BARBARA THATCHER. A PETITION for Probate has been filed by: MICHAEL RAE ROOFFENER in the Superior Court of California, County of KERN. THE PETITION for Probate requests that MICHAEL RAE ROOFFENER 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: July 28, 2016 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: James R. Hulsey 412 Truxtun Ave Bakersfield, CA 93301 661-324-9475 (Published: Kern River Courier: July 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2016)

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Additional days:

■ V-E Day, May 8; ■ Mother’s Day, second Sunday in May; ■ Father’s Day, third Sunday in June; ■ Purple Heart Day, Aug. 7; ■ V-J Day, Aug. 14; ■ National Aviation Day, Aug. 19; ■ Navy Day, Oct. 27; ■ Election Day, first Tuesday after the first Monday in November ■ Marine Corps Birthday, Nov. 10.

Caring for your flag To prevent undue wear, mount the flag in a location where it can fly freely. Do not display in inclement weather. Fly ends: Watch for the first signs of fraying. Flags can be trimmed or rehemmed, greatly prolonging the life of the flag. ■ Windy days: high winds are extremely tough on flags. If at all possible, take down the flag when winds exceed 30 mph. ■ Rain or snow: for best results, do not expose your flag to these elements. If exposed, after a heavy rain or snow storm, take down the flag and spread out to dry. Do not fold or roll up a wet flag. ■ Cleaning the flag: Nylon flags can be hand-washed in mild detergent, then spread out to dry. ■ Expected life of a flag: The U.S. Government generally expects an outdoor flag to last approximately 90 to 120 days when flown from dawn to dusk in good weather. ■ Flag disposal: The U.S. Flag

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Pull up a seat around the shores of Isabella Lake to view Saturday’s fireworks to begin at dusk.

Flag Flying Holidays The U.S. flag may be flown every day, but especially on the following days: ■ New Year’s Day, Jan. 1; ■ Martin Luther King Jr.’s birth day, third Monday in January; ■ Inauguration Day, Jan. 20; ■ Lincoln’s Birthday, Feb. 12; ■ Washington’s Birthday, Feb. 22; ■ President’s Day, third Monday in February; ■ Army Day, April 6; ■ Armed Forces Day, third Saturday in May; ■ Memorial Day, last Monday in May; ■ Memorial Day, traditional, May 30; ■ Flag Day, June 14; ■ Independence Day, July 4; ■ Labor Day, first Monday in September. ■ Patriot Day, Sept. 11; ■ Constitution Day, Sept. 17; ■ Columbus Day, second Monday in October; ■ Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11; ■ Thanksgiving Day, fourth Thursday in November ■ Pearl Harbor Day, Dec. 7.

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Celebrate Independence Day in the Great Outdoors! Alicia Embrey, USFS Courier Weekend

fs.usda.gov/alerts/sequoia/alerts-notices for a list of areas. Campfires and charcoal fires require a Free Campfire This holiday weekend is the busiest Permit, available at Forest Service time of the in the Sequoia National offices and Forest and Giant Sequoia National preventwildfireca.org/Campfire-Permit. Monument. Keep the following infor- ■ Smoking will be confined to enclosed mation in mind while you enjoy a safe vehicles or buildings, developed recreand fun holiday. ation sites and other designated sites as As the Fourth of July weekend listed in the ranger district exhibits. approaches, Forest Supervisor Kevin ■ Lanterns and portable stoves with a Elliott reminds visitors that wildfire shut-off valve that use gas, gelled alcoprevention is everyone's responsibility. hol, jellied petroleum or pressurized liqPossession of fireworks of any kind, uid fuel are allowed, only with a including firecrackers and sparklers, is Campfire Permit. ■ Forest visitors must illegal in the Sequoia National Forest clear all flammable material five feet in and Giant Sequoia National all directions from their camp stove, Monument. have a shovel avail"If gazing up at able, and ensure stars rather than that a responsible fireworks is more person attends the your style, let us stove at all times help you honor our when in use. nation's independ■ Operating an ALL FIREWORKS ARE ence while you visit internal combustion ILLEGAL IN THE KERN the Forest and engine off of propRIVER VALLEY recreate in the erly designated Great Outdoors," VIOLATORS ARE SUBJECT roads or trails and said Elliott. welding are all TO A $1,500 FINE D r o u g h t strictly prohibited CALL 661-862-6070 stressed trees are during the succumbing to increased fire TO REPORT VIOLATORS bark beetle attacks restriction period. and dying in num■ Fireworks, bers never seen before. Dead trees exploding targets, tracer rounds and present a danger because they can fall other incendiary ammunition or devices unexpectedly onto people and roads are not allowed on the Sequoia National used to access recreation sites. Dead Forest and Giant Sequoia National and dying trees also create dry fuels Monument at any time. This includes for wildfires. sparklers and so-called safe and sane Keep Fire Restrictions in mind while fireworks. Violation of these fire restricvisiting your favorite location. A hot tions is punishable by a fine of no more ember can travel for miles in the wind than $5,000 for an individual or $10,000 and it only takes one small spark to for an organization or incarceration for ignite a large wildfire. One less spark not more than six months, or both. can mean one less wildfire. Do your Campgrounds part to prevent wildfires." Most campgrounds are open for the Fire Restrictions season; you can visit recreation.gov or ■ Campfires or charcoal fires, are call 877-444-6777 to reserve your allowed only in designated camp- favorite location. grounds listed in Forest Order 16-08, Ranger District exhibits, visit See Outdoors, page B3

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All about the fireworks you’re about to see Michael Batelaan Courier Information Pyrotechnic History China is generally recognized as the birthplace of fireworks with the first explosive mixture found being black powder, during the Sung dynasty (960-1279). It is said that a cook in ancient China found the explosive powered mixture was very flammable and would explode if enclosed in a small space. The first application of this technology was for entertainment and the Chinese are still the leader in the production of fireworks. Once the recipe for black powder was perfected, they found that it was easily used as rocket fuel. These rockets shot rocket-powered arrows against the Mongol invaders of 1279. The principle behind these rockets is still used in rocket-powered fireworks today. Through adventurous explorers, the knowledge of making fireworks spread west, through Arabia in the seventh century. The Arabs called the rockets Chinese arrows. The Mongols are credited with taking Chinese rockets and gunpowder to Europe around 1241. The first record of their use in Europe is around 1258. Until the 19th century, fireworks remained less than colorful. Pyrotechnicians began to use a combination of potassium chlorate and various metallic salts to make brilliant colors. The salts of these metals produce the different colors: strontium burns red, copper makes blue, barium glows green and sodium, yellow. Magnesium, aluminum, and titanium were found to give off white sparkles or a flash. Even though China invented the fireworks, Europe surpassed them in pyrotechnic development in the 14th century, which coincides with the time the gun was invented. Shot and gunpowder for military use was made by skilled tradesmen, later called firemakers, who also made fireworks for peace or victory celebrations. During the Renaissance, two European schools of pyrotechnic thought emerged: one in Italy and the other at Nuremberg, Germany. The Italian school of pyrotechnics emphasized elaborate fireworks, and the German school stressed scientific advancement. Both schools added significantly to further development of pyrotechnics and by the mid-17th century, fireworks were used for entertainment on an unprecedented scale in Europe and by the mid19th century, fireworks became

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After a long, hot day, a cool breeze blows up from the Kern River making evenings a fantastic time to visit the animals at the California Living Museum. The zoo has announced it will be open on Saturday evenings July 9 through Aug. 27 for its annual Twilight at CALM and Ice Cream Zoofari special events. The zoo will be open from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on July 9, 16, 23, 30 and August 6, 13 and 27. Visitors are encouraged to bring a picnic dinner and dine with the animals. Twilight at CALM visitors will receive a reduced admission of $5 for adults and $3 for children 3-12 years old. On Saturday, Aug. 20, CALM will host its annual Ice Cream Zoofari from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Guests can treat their taste buds to an ice cream extravaganza by building their own sundae or enjoy a cone or root bear float. Admission for CALM's Ice Cream Zoofari is $15 for adults and $12 for chil-

dren 3-12 years old. CALM members will be admitted for $10 for adults and $8 for children 3-12 years old. Ice Cream Zoofari ticket includes entrance to the zoo, a wildlife presentation, docents strolling the grounds, free rides on the Central California Children's Railroad, and of course, delicious ice cream. Back by popular demand is the Dixie Nuts Dixieland jazz band. Guests to Twilight at CALM and Ice Cream Zoofari will be afforded the opportunity to try the zoo's new Condor Challenge attraction - Bakersfield's only high ropes course and outdoor rock climbing wall. The high ropes course is normally only offered to groups on a reservation basis, but individual passes will be available from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. during Twilight at CALM and Ice Cream Zoofari for just $10 per person. Closed toe shoes are required. CALM is located at 10500 Alfred Harrell Highway between Lake Ming and Hart Park. For information, call 661-872-2256 or visit calmzoo.org.

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Scene from "The Dark Horse" with Beverly (Zoey Deutch), a performing-arts major and welcome reprieve from the jock-a-thon. Richard Linklater has made it very clear that this film is the sorta sequel to 1993's "Dazed and Confused," which gave a similarly plotless but endearing ride through teen life in the late 1970s. It's not about a guy getting the girl, winning the big game or getting over childhood baggage. It's a nostalgic look back at very particular transitional moment in time, like watching a fiery sunset with its own soundtrack cassette. “The Divergent Series: Allegiant” (PG-13) -- This youngadult franchise continues its downward trend with this latest installment in which our young heroes (Shailene Woodley and Theo James as Tris and Four) discover that their dystopian society is actually contained within a larger, more dystopian dystopia. Jeff Daniels speaks for the shady bureaucracy of this bigger society, and his explanations and discussions of various plot elements seem as if they will last into the next collapse of civilization. © 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Picnic for the fourth Bodfish Bob’s Deviled Eggs with Shrimp 6 boiled eggs, halved lengthwise 1 tsp. parsley 1 (4.5 oz.) can shrimp Paprika 1/2 tsp. seasoned salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 1/4 c. salad dressing 1/4 c. sweet pickle relish 1 stalk celery, finely chopped Cut boiled eggs in halves and slip out yolks. Mash with fork; mix in rest of ingredients. Refill whites with yolk mixture heaping lightly. Garnish with parsley and sprinkle with paprika for more color. Bodfish Bob’s Marinated Cole Slaw Bodfish Bob Bodfish Bob’s Best Burger Sauce 1 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup ketchup 1/4 cup prepared yellow mustard 2 teaspoons dried minced onion 1/4 teaspoon dried minced garlic 1/8 teaspoon white vinegar Hot sauce to taste Seasoned pepper to taste Whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, onion, garlic, and vinegar in a bowl. Season with hot sauce and seasoned pepper to taste. Cover and chill at least 1 hour before serving.

1 med. head cabbage, shredded 1 med. onion, sliced thin Cover this with 1/2 cup sugar. Bring to boil: 1 c. mild vinegar 1 tbsp. sugar 1 tsp. prepared mustard 1 tbsp. celery seed 1 tbsp. salt 1 c. salad oil Pour over cabbage mixture while hot. Seal and refrigerate overnight. Visit Bodfish Bob on the Internet at www.bodfishbob.com or email him at bodfishbob@hotmail.com.

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become destructive when frightened, so be sure that you have removed any items that your pet could destroy or that would Kern County Animal Services is be harmful to your pet if chewed or encouraging residents to take preventa- ingested. Leave a television or radio playtive measures during July 4th celebra- ing at normal volume to keep your pet tions to ensure that pets remain at home, company while you are away. safe, healthy and happy. Pets often ■ If you know that your pet is seriously become frightened and frantic by the distressed by loud noises, consult with noise and commotion of July 4th cele- your veterinarian before the holiday for brating: excited voices, loud music, fire- ways to help alleviate the fear and anxiworks. Frightened pets are at risk of ety your pet may experience. escaping the safety of their normally ■ Never leave pets outside unattended, tranquil environeven in a fenced ments in search of yard or on a chain. Each year Kern County Animal calmer surroundIn their fear, pets Services takes in a number of "July ings. who normally "Each year Kern 4th" pets - dogs or cats-- who run off wouldn't leave the County Animal during fireworks celebrations yard, may escape Services takes in a and become lost, or - KCAS become entangled number of "July 4th" pets - dogs or in their chain, riskcats-- who run off during fireworks cele- ing injury or even death. brations and are rescued by Animal ■ Make sure your pets are wearing idenControl Officers or Good Samaritans tification tags so that if they do become who bring them to the safety of our shel- lost, they can be returned promptly by a ter," said Maggie Kalar, Public neighbor or Good Samaritan. Animals Information Officer with Kern County found running at-large should be taken Animal Services. to the local animal shelter. With some advance planning, you can ■ If you plan to go away for the holiday, enjoy the excitement of July 4th and make sure your pet is properly cared for know that your pet is safe, sound and by a neighbor, relative, or close friend. enjoying a bit of peace and quiet. Make sure that your pet-sitter is aware of To protect your pet during this July these precautions for the holiday as well. 4th celebration, take these precautions: Loud noises, confusion and fireworks ■ Do not take your pet to fireworks dis- are not the only hazards that pets can plays. face during the holiday. Alcoholic drinks; ■ Do not leave your pet in the car - with insect repellents; citronella candles; only hot air to breathe inside a car, your insect coils; oil products; matches; lighter pet can suffer serious health effects, even fluid and, glow jewelry all have the death, in a few short minutes. potential to poison, injure and even kill ■ Keep your pets at home, indoors, in a your pets. Pet owners are urged to take sheltered, quiet area - some animals can precautions when using these items.

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■ Hume Lake Ranger District Closure: The Monarch Wilderness is closed due to the 2015 Rough Fire. Please call the Ranger Station at 559-338-2251 for more information. ■ Kern River Ranger District Closures Due to the Erskine Fire near Lake Isabella: Numerous campgrounds are closed along the shoreline. Please view the Forest Closure Order, attachments and maps at fs.usda.gov/alerts/sequoia/ alerts-notices. ■ Live Oak North, Live Oak South, and Live Oak Group Campgrounds will remain closed for the duration of 2016, unless needed for overflow camping. ■ Isabella Lake and the Kern River Glass Ban Along the shorelines of the Kern River and Isabella Lake, broken glass has been a hazard and an eyesore for many years. Broken glass can be tough to pick up, can be unsightly, and can cause injury to people and animals. Volunteers and recreation staff have spent considerable time carefully removing sharp glass shards from campgrounds and shorelines and sifting through fire pits for pieces of broken glass bottles. The Forest Order with maps and specific descriptions of areas included in the glass ban can be found online at fs.usda.gov/alerts/sequoia/alertsnotices, or can be found at any of the Sequoia National Forest's offices. For more information, or if you have questions about the ban, please call Tricia Maki, Kern River Recreation Officer, at 760-376-3781, extension 630. Western Divide Ranger District Tule River Canyon Glass Ban In response to large amounts of broken glass found along the Tule River the Forest Service has prohibited glass containers along sections of the river. "This needed to be done in order to protect public health and safety for visitors in the area," said District Ranger Eric LaPrice. Possessing or storing alcoholic beverages and food items in glass containers is prohibited along the Tule River from Wishon Campground to its intersection with Highway 190 and from the Forest Service boundary along Highway 190 to the Moorehouse Fish Hatchery located just below Camp Nelson. The Forest Order with maps and specific descriptions of areas included

in the glass ban can be found online at fs.usda.gov/alerts/sequoia/alertsnotices, or can be found at any of the Sequoia National Forest's offices. ■ Pack it in, Pack it out - Become part of the solution - Leave No Trace: While, trash and debris left behind after festivities can be a health hazard for humans it can be harmful and even fatal to wildlife. Trash cans may become full, so plan ahead and pack out all garbage. ■ Conserve Water Due to the longterm drought conditions, some amenities may not be available. Please come prepared and conserve water! It's the best way to help ensure that everyone has water for safety and health, and to keep facilities open to all visitors. ■ Neighboring recreational areas such as Balch Park, operated by Tulare County, and Mountain Home State Forest, operated by California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection are open. Please call 559539-3896 or 559-624-7000 for Balch Park or 559-539-2321 or 559-539-2855 for Mountain Home State Forest. ■ Information about the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks can be found at nps.gov/seki or by calling 559565-3341. The Sierra National Forest can be reached at 559-297-0706 or fs.usda.gov/sierra ■ Off-highway vehicle use is restricted to designated roads within the Giant Sequoia National Monument. Mountain-bike use is also restricted to designated trails and roads. Trails where mountain-bike use is prohibited are signed. All motorized and mechanized use, such as mountain-bikes, are prohibited within wilderness areas. ■ Forest Service Law Enforcement personnel respond to an increased number of incidents on the forest, often involving alcohol and driving during holiday weekends. Visitors are encouraged to recreate safely, know and abide by federal, state and local regulations so that everyone can have a safe, enjoyable weekend. ■ Forest visitors are encouraged to "Know Before You Go" and call ahead to the local ranger station to check on local conditions. For more information contact your local ranger station or visit the Sequoia National Forest website at fs.usda.gov/sequoia. "We are committed to visitors having a safe and pleasant visit to the Sequoia National Forest and Giant Sequoia National Monument," Elliott added. "Please have a happy and safe Fourth of July celebration!"

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

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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

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The canine happy camper Sequoia National Forest Courier Release Problems with dogs in many developed National Forest recreation areas have increased seriously in recent years. Your canine companions traditionally have been welcome. The few rules that apply to dogs are meant to assure that you and other National Forest visitors have an enjoyable outdoor recreation experience. Last year, one of every eight dogs was involved in a situation that resulted in a ban on pets in some sites. The USFS hopes that such action will not be necessary. If you are camping with your pet and want to be sure the privilege is still available, please practice the following. These rules will be enforced in developed recreation areas. ■ Leave vicious or unusually noisy dogs at home. Because they will disturb or threaten others, they will not be allowed in public recreation areas. ■ During the day, keep your dog on a leash no more than 6 feet long; or otherwise restrict its freedom to roam at will. Domestic animals are not allowed to run

loose in heavily-used recreation areas where they will disturb others. ■ At night, keep your dogs and other pets inside an enclosed vehicle or tent. ■ Developed campgrounds are for people, not animals. Please do not bring more than two dogs or other pets to any one campsite. ■ Do not bring dogs onto developed swimming beaches, even if they are restrained. Guide dogs are excepted. Your fellow visitors' reactions will be a major factor in determining whether dogs continue to be welcome in developed National Forest recreation areas. Most complaints about dogs are about noise or dog mess. To avoid complaints from your neighbor, consider these suggestions: ■ Do not leave your dog alone in a closed vehicle or tent. It may whine or bark while you are away. ■ Clean up after your pet. It will only take a few minutes, and there is no single action that will more favorably impress your fellow campers. ■ Whenever possible select a campsite on the edge of the campground and away from the shoreline.

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popular in the United States. The physics of Fireworks 2XC1O3 > 2XC1 + 302 = ‘Ka-Boom!’ What most don’t realize is that physics are used and take place during every fireworks show. The science of pyrotechnics involves many physics applications that must be considered to produce entertaining displays. Pyrotechnicians must take into account the relationships between vectors, velocities, projectiles and their trajectories, the explosion and forces behind the fireworks burst patterns. The velocities and the distances traveled by the shells can be understood and manipulated by using the following formulas and mathematical methods: ■ Y=VyT+0.5GT^2 Y=vertical height, Vy=initial vertical velocity, T=hang time, G=acceleration due to gravity. ■ X=VxT - X=horizontal distance, Vx=initial horizontal velocity, T=hang time. ■ The Pythagorean Theorem - a^2 + b^2 = c^2, a or b = vertical or horizontal velocity, c=resultant initial velocity. ■ Trigonometric Functions - Sine, cosine and tangent. In a right triangle sine=opposite side/hypotenuse, cosine=adjacent side/hypotenuse, tangent=opposite side/adjacent side. Enough of that! Formulas you see are primarily what are used to chart trajectories. They are very useful tools allowing pyrotechnicians to visualize how high and how far their shells will travel during a show. The Pythagorean Theorem is used to find a certain initial velocity value when the other two factors are known. The Trigonometric Functions are also used to find initial velocity values, but are used to find vertical heights, horizontal distances and firing angles as well. Pyrotechnicians use these mathematical methods along with charts, graphs and computer programs derived from them to plan their impressive displays. They must also consider shell burst sizes when planning shows. The bigger the shell size the larger the effect so they must know how big certain bursts are when compared to others when choreographing a show. Shell burst sizes are usually about 45 feet in diameter for every inch in shell size. A two-inch shell produces a burst of 90 feet but an eight-inch shell pro-

duces a burst about 360 feet across. Fireworks Chemistry Fireworks are usually made out of the following items: an oxidizing agent, a reducing agent, a coloring agent, binders and regulators. These mixed together are what make up the basic fireworks. ■ Oxidizers - The first thing in a firework is the oxidizing agent. These produce the oxygen to burn the mixture. Oxidizers are usually nitrates, chlorates or perchlorates. ■ Reducing Agents - The second element of fireworks are reducing agents. The reducing agents burn the oxygen produced by the oxidizers to produce hot gasses. Two examples of reducing agents are Sulfur and Charcoal (carbon). The agents are used to control the speeding or slowing of the reaction, with metals often added to speed the reaction. The finer the powder, the faster the reaction. ■ Binders - The fourth element of fireworks are the binders. Binders hold the mixture in a lump. This lump is a star. In order to form a star, two main elements are used. These are dextrine dampened by water, or a shellac compound dampened by alcohol.

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Flag, Continued from page B1 Code states that when a flag is in such a condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, it should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning. Many Veteran and civic organizations will properly dispose of a flag at no cost.

Displaying the Flag at Half-Staff There are four specific occasions during which the flag of the United States is flown at half-staff, or at the mid-way point of the staff or pole to which it is attached: ■ Memorial Day ■ Peace Officers Memorial Day ■ At the Direction of the President ■ At the Direction of a State's Governor When the flag is flown at the halfstaff position, it should be raised and lowered according to the following procedure: ■ When the flag is hoisted in the morning, it should be raised to the peak (top of the pole) for a few moments, and then lowered to the mid-way point on the staff. ■ When the flag is removed at the end of the day, to not lower it from the half-staff position. First the person(s) detailed to lower the flag should raise it to the peak of the staff, then slowly lower it from that point. On Memorial Day the flag is flown at half-staff only until noon. The proper sequence for displaying the flag on this holiday we have set aside to remember the more than one million men and women who have died in defense of our Nation is: ■ In the morning the flag should be attached to the halyard and raised

briskly to the top of the flag pole, then slowly lowered to the mid-way point of the pole. ■ At noon the flag should be raised to the top of the flag pole. ■ At the end of the day the flag should be slowly and ceremoniously lowered and removed. In 1962 the date of May 15th was designated as Peace Officer's Memorial Day, "in honor of the Federal, State, and municipal officers who have been killed or disabled in the line of duty. On this day the flag should be flown at half-staff for the full day, unless May 15th happens to also be the third Saturday in May which is Armed Forces Day. In the rare occurrences when both holidays fall on the same date, the flag should be flown at the peak. Upon the death of great individuals or current or former government officials, the President of the United States can direct that the flag be flown from the half-staff position "as a mark of respect to their memory." When respect is thus shown upon the death of current or former United States government officials, the flag is flown at half staff: ■ 30 Days from the death of the President or a former President. ■ 10 Days from the day of death of the Vice President, a sitting or former Supreme Court Chief Justice, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives. ■ From the day of death to the day of Internment of an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, the Secretary of an Executive or military department, a Former Vice President, the Governor of a State, territory, or possession of the United States and on the day of death and the following day for a Member of Congress.

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Continued from page B4 Fireworks Construction The first job a pyrotechnician has after planning the show is selecting and/or building the actual aerial shells that will be used. This is a very involved and time-consuming process, but it is crucial to the end result that the spectators will take in. Firework shells are not what you typically see illustrated as rockets. There are two types of shells that are constructed today. One is the oldfashioned Oriental style spherical (or ball) shell, and the Americanstyle cylindrical shell. They both contain a lift charge for propulsion of the shell into the air, a time fuse leading to the burst charge that explodes the shell, and the actual burst stars that are packed into the shell and produce the brilliant colors during the show. Each type of shell is available in the following sizes: two-inch through six-inch, eight-inch, 10inch, 12-inch, 16-inch, 24-inch and 36-inch. Sizes from 16 inches and up are only used during very large scale shows, are extremely expensive and require a huge safe zone to fire from.

At a cost of $500 each, a 10-inch shell is the largest that you will see displayed at the Isabella Lake fireworks show. The difference between cylinder and ball shell types is basically price and performance. Ball shells are easier to manufacture, but aren’t capable of carrying as many burst stars as cylinder style shells of the same dimensions. The next step is applying the actual shell material around the form. Most pyrotechnicians use recycled newspaper to do this. They basically cut the newspaper into thin strips and paste it around the form with either Elmer’s glue or wheat paste. It is a process much like working with paper mache. Once the form is covered with appropriate number of layers - and the larger the shell, the more layers - it is placed in an oven for three or four hours for drying. After the paper shells are dried, they’re cut in half for the loading of the star burst material. Once the sphere is cut in half it can be loaded with the burst stars and pasted back together. This should provide you the insight into what kind of work goes into constructing the shells fired at your Isabella Lake Fireworks show. Enjoy!

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ARIES (Mar. 21 to Apr. 19) You dislike waiting for promises to be fulfilled and for commitments to be kept, but resist your headstrong tendency to push things along. Your patience will be rewarded. TAURUS (Apr. 20 to May 20) Expect continuing opposition to your plans from die-hard detractors. However, your determination to see things through will carry the day. A Pisces has romantic ideas. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You might be too close to a troublesome workplace situation to deal with it successfully. Step away in order to get a better perspective. A solution soon becomes obvious. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You might suspect that someone you trust has misled you on an important matter, but a more balanced view of things reveals a misunderstanding to be the culprit. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) The Big Cat's animal magnetism has rarely been stronger. You can either just bask in all that admiration or use it to your advantage, especially in the workplace. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Someone who previously balked at cooperating with you on a project suddenly has a change of heart. Accept

both help and advice with grace. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Some hazy issues still need to be cleared up before you can move on with your new plans. A friend from the past reaches out to re-establish old ties. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Continued positive fall-out follows that risky workplace decision you made some time ago. Your payoff will soon prove to be more substantial than you expected. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) TA personal relationship continues to be affected by a recent unexpected turn of events. Things need to work themselves out without finger-pointing. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) It's a wonderful week for all you capricious Goats to kick up your heels with friends or family members in some well-earned fun and frivolity. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Caution is advised before making a financial commitment to someone you don't really know. There are better ways to build friendships than with risky fiscal dealings. PISCES (Feb. 19 to Mar. 20) Travel plans continue to be favored. A change of scenery brings new opportunities, both personally and professionally. Be open to the possibilities.

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Salome’s Stars

July 4th Special Edition Kern River Courier Page B7

1. Battles of Lexington and Concord; 2. Crocus; 3. Chimera; 4. A fear of foreigners or strangers; 5. Ron Perlman; 6. Epistaxis; 7. Walt Whitman; 8. Seven (the eighth note duplicates the first at double its frequency); 9. Omega; 10. A ring-shaped coral island surrounding a central lagoon

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EDL Properties 11006 Kernville Rd., Suite 3 PO Box 686 Kernville CA 93238 www.edlproperties.net

DEBBIE CHEALANDER Real Estate Agent dchelander@aol.com

760-223-0500 BRE#01713919

Kernville X Riverfront estate with 5 Beds, 8 Baths, 10,315 Sq. Ft. on 0.78 acres. A 1800s bar & 40 ft. river rock fireplace. Gourmet kitchen, $1,963,600 W Wofford Heights Perfect Location Alongside Tillie Creek Just Above Pala Ranches. Spacious 3 bdrm 2 full baths. Wood floors, vaulted ceilings. $319,00 Kernville X 3 Beds, 2.5 Baths. French doors open from living & dining to a full wrap around deck to enjoy the mountain views. Master bedroom has private deck. $289,900 W Kernville 2 Bdrm 1.75 Ba overlooking Kernville and the river. Rock fireplace with wood burning insert. Dual pane windows and new roof. Reduced to $174,000 Wofford Heights X 3 Bdrms, 1.75 Ba, triplewide that bank will finance. Huge living room with lots of windows. Enclosed porch, fenced dog run. $169,900 W Havilah Open floor plan makes it seem bigger than the 1344 sq. Ft. 2 bdrm 2 full bas, inside laundry on 1.95 acres. has its own well. $169,900 Kernville X 3 bdrm 2 full tiled baths within walking distance to the river and Kernville. New carpet and paint, pellet stove, deck for entertaining. pets. Reduced to $165,000 W Wofford Heights 2 bdrm 1.75 ba would make a great little retreat or live here full time. Big kitchen with plenty of counter space. Guest room has private bath. $129,900

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Celebrate Home Ownership Independence Kernville X 5.78 acre lot with stunning and panoramic views at the top of Robinson's Cove with end of the road privacy. Two engineered pads to build on. Reduced to $110,000 W Lake Isabella 2 bdrm 1.75 Ba. manufactured home on permanent foundation. Den with pellet stove. Walk-in closets and fully fenced. $49,900 Lake Isabella X 3 Beds, 2 Baths, in 55+ park. Spacious split wing floor plan with formal living room, Separate den with fireplace. Clubhouse and pool. $47,500 W Lake Isabella 2 Beds, 1.75 Baths, 55+ park with clubhouse. Indoor laundry, each bedroom has its own bath. Fenced for pets. $39,900 Wofford Heights X .23 acre corner lot with nothing to block the view in Pala Ranches. Build your get away or bring in a manufactured. Reduced to $29,900 W Wofford Heights Nice 1/4 acre lot in Pala Ranches. Slightly sloped with flat level ground for building. Great place to build your own home Reduced to $24,900 Wofford Heights X 19 acre lot with all utilities in place. Level for easy development. Short distance to Shirley Meadows Ski Resort. $24,900 W Wofford Heights 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths, an original 1960 MARLETTE recently given an all new update. Open floor plan with lots of windows and skylights. Reduced to $22,500

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