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This accident was not as bad as it first looks. All walked away with only minor or no injury. Most times this is not the case with the many motor vehicle accidents that occur regularly on Hwy 178 in the Kern River canyon.

Richbar incident calls attention to unsafe driving in Kern Canyon Tyler Townsend KCFD Courier Just in At 5:15 PM, July 29, the Kern County Fire Department received a report of a vehicle versus motorcycle accident in the Kern River Canyon approximately three miles west of the Lower Richbar Campground. Callers advised that grass was ignited on both sides of the highway. As crews approached the scene, they encountered a vehicle and motorcycle on fire along with approximately 1/4 acre of grass burning on the north and south sides of Hwy 178. 23 US Forest Service and KCFD Firefighters worked quickly to extin-

Hwy 178 travelers express concern about highway safety Thirty one people attended the first meeting of "Fellow travelers on the Canyon Part of Highway 178" last Thursday, July 23. Those in attendance expressed the reasons they were interested in this group which included, scary experiences on Highway 178, observing reckless driving and or excessive speed; failure of a slow driver to use turn-outs; witnessing an accident or near accident; and being aggressively tailgated even when no turn-out was available. The group contends that statistics on canyon portion show the canyon highway is 2.5 times more dangerous than the average of comparable state roads. Representatives of

the California Highway Patrol and Caltrans were also in attendance at the meeting. The group made plans to develop a public education program and publicity. Community organizations will be contacted for speaking engagements, and signs will be developed. Contact has been made with Senator Jean Fuller to find out what kinds of actions have been successful in other communities with similar safety problems. Senator Fuller is sending her representative to the Kern River Valley on August 20, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the County building by the library in Lake Isabella. See related Courier Letters and column on page 3.

Cal Water requests rate increase approval California Water Service Courier Release California Water Service (Cal Water) will begin sending information to customers this week regarding its recent application to the California Public Utilities Commission to increase rates in 2017 through 2019. The increase would fund water system improvement projects. This proposal is required every three years by the Commission, the independent state agency responsible for setting the utility's rates, and begins an 18-month water rate review process. According to Cal Water, most of the rate

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guish the grass, vehicle and motorcycle fires. Meanwhile, crews identified three patients at the scene with minor injuries. The adult male motorcycle rider was transported to a local hospital as a precaution. The other two adults declined treatment and transport. CHP is investigating the cause of the accident. Highway 178 near Lower Richbar was closed as crews worked the incident. The highway has since been reopened. A KCFD Captain had to ask a hobbyist preparing to fly his drone to put the drone away. At the time, KCFD Helicopter 408 was en route and other air resources were on order to assist with the fire. A drone in the air space would have delayed or prevented the use of those air resources.

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increase requested for the K e r n R i v e r Valley District is needed to m a k e infrastructure improvements. Cal Water is proposing to: ■ Replace 7,680 feet of an aging and high-risk water main ■ Install a communications system for more efficient monitoring of remote facilities ■ Conduct a feasibility study of an improved surface water intake when the river is lower ■ Make improvements to a storage tank, including retrofits for seismic stabil-

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The moon was full on July 2, and it'll be full again on July 31. The second of two full moons in a calendar month is often called a Blue Moon. In recent years, people have been using the name Blue Moon for the second of two full moons in a single calendar month. An older definition of Blue Moon is that it's the third of four full moons in a single season. Someday, you might see an actual blue-colored moon. The term “in a blue moon” once used to mean something rare. Now that the rules for naming Blue Moons include several different possibilities, Blue Moons are pretty common! The time between one full moon and the next is close to the length of a calendar month. So the only time one month can have two full moons is when the first full moon happens in the first few days of the month. This happens every 2-3 years, so these sorts of Blue Moons come about that often. The last Blue Moon, according to the monthly definition, happened on August 31, 2012. The idea of a Blue Moon as the second full moon in a month stemmed from the March 1946 issue of Sky and Telescope magazine, which contained an article called "Once in a Blue Moon" by James Hugh Pruett. Pruett was referring to the 1937 Maine Farmer's Almanac, but he inad-

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ity. "This required rate review will enable us to continue investing in the community's water system so that we can continue to provide a safe, reliable water supply to customers for generations to come," said Cal Water Kern River Valley Local Manager Chris Whitley. "We are committed to operating efficiently and have taken aggressive steps to control costs such as freezing our employee headcount, except where needed for infrastructure improvements, and reducing benefit costs, especially as costs for infrastructure, treatment, and other operation and maintenance continue to increase across the country,"

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Whitley said. The Commission will thoroughly audit Cal Water's expenses, plans and operations during the review process, during which cost estimates could be refined and projects adjusted to result in a decision that could differ from what is proposed. This filing is independent of the drought and measures the company is taking to meet water use reduction mandates set by the State. The Commission and State Legislature have encouraged water utilities to consolidate water systems regionally to increase efficiency and spread costs over a larger

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■ Amateur Magician Day July 31 Bring your favorite trick and wow the audience at the Lake Isabella branch library. RSVP required if you are going to show your trick, otherwise just come and enjoy the show! Open to all ages Friday, July 31 at 2 p.m. Keep up with all the programs, events and news concerning our local libraries by calling the KRV Branch at 760-549-2083 or logging onto the library's Facebook page or the website kerncountylibrary.org.

■ Ice Cream Social and Auction August 1 Don't miss the all you can eat ice cream social and auction at 6 p.m. at the Lake Isabella Senior Center. Get a half-price presale ticket at Nelda's, Cheryl's, Mesa Chiropractic or from any Sweet Adeline member. Only $10 at the door. For more information, call 760-376-7108 or go online to kernvalleychorus.org. ■ Lantern tour August 1 What event, witnessed by dozens of individuals during a night tour caused Silver City to be listed as one of the top 15 most haunted sites in the U.S.A.? This and many other questions will be addressed during the live investigation and guided tour. Space is limited and advance tickets for the events are available by credit card at 760-379-5146 prior to event. They will also be on sale at 7:30 pm the night of the

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■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.,TOPS #2293 weight loss group, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. 760-417-2272. ■ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Alzheimers Respite Group, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. 661-393-8871. ■ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Mt.View Church, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3935. ■ 1 p.m., Happy Hookers crochet club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-6335. ■ 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 Comm. Orchestra, Cerro Coso College, Lake Isabella. 760-376-4461. ■ 6:30 - 8 p.m., Boy Scout Troup 690, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760-812-7082. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Mon.), KRV Art Assoc., Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2844. Dark July/August.

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

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■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.

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■ Keepers of the Kern August 3 and 4 Upper River Clean Up. Meet at Headquarters Campground parking area above Riverkern just north of Kernville at 7 a.m. each or either day. Keepers and the mighty Trash Warriors are making a difference here in the valley by holding regular clean up events and you can be a part of that effort. For further information, questions or to RSVP, call 760-376-2963, 360-324-8178 or email keepersofthekern@gmail.com.

■ Friends of the Library book sale August 4 The Friends will be holding book sales once a month on the first Tuesday of each month until further notice. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the community room at the main library 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. All monies from the sales are used for your local libraries. ■ Community prayer breakfast August 6 The Salvation Army invites the community to join them in prayer for our community, the state and our nation at Nelda's in Lake Isabella at 7 a.m. All members of the Kern River Valley community are welcome to come and join them in prayer. Please arrive early so as not interrupt prayer in progress. Breakfast is optional. For information call 760-379-4600. ■ 9:30 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), Dam Quilters, senior apts., Lake Isabella. 760-223-0762. ■ 9:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 661-867-2579. ■ 10:00 a.m., T.A.P. Thought and Perception, Tank Park, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3304. ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella. ■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commerce, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5236. ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge, Mt. Mesa. 760-376-3138. ■ 1 - 2:30 p.m., Grief Support Group, Optimal Hospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion Riders Post 711 VFW, Senior Center Lake Isabella. Dark July/August. ■ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Live band. ■ 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, 2nd and 4th, except holidays,Wofford Blvd., Wofford Hts. ■ 7 p.m., Al-Anon, Christ's Fellowship Church, Wofford Hts.. 760-417-0199 or 760-379-7312 ■ 7 p.m. (3rd Wed.), Fish & Game Habitat Club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-9114.

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

AA Meetings

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

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

■ Art opening August 7 Ryuu Leigh Pasamanick is having her first art showing at the Kernville Museum, 49 Big Blue Rd. August 7 through the 29. Don't miss the opening Friday Aug 7 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served. ■ River Rhythms August 7 The Kern River Valley Education and Cultural Foundation's park concerts series starts tonight. Stonefly will entertain with Reggae/Ska/Dance music at 7 p.m. at Riverside Park. Bring a chair. For information and sponsorship opportunities, call Charlie Busch at Kern River Radio, 760-3764500, or email him at Charlie@KernRiverRadio.com ■ Keepers of the Kern August 8 Isabella Lake clean up. Meet at Old Isabella Road Parking Lot at 7 a.m. Keepers and the mighty Trash Warriors are making a difference here in the valley by holding regular clean up events and you can be a part of that effort. For further information, questions or to RSVP, call 760-376-2963, 360-324-8178 or email keepersofthekern@gmail.com. ■ Be bear aware August 11 Bear hunting is almost non-existent due to a change in the hunting laws and they are not good to eat, so the bear population will be a growing problem. Thus the LIBPOA will host the one hour CDFW presentation at their next general meeting on Aug. 11 at 6 p.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Call 760379-5552. ■ River Rhythms August 14 The Kern River Valley Education and Cultural Foundation's park concerts series continues tonight. Hear the Jazz sounds of the Happiness Jazz Band with Bobby Pierce at 7 p.m. at Riverside Park. Bring a chair. For information and sponsorship opportunities, call Charlie Busch at Kern River Radio, 760376-4500, or email Charlie@KernRiver Radio.com ■ Mystery Lantern Tour August 15 During the lantern tour J. Corlew will recount the eerie legends of the valley and focus on the numerous controversial paranormal events and sightings which have reportedly occurred on site. At Silver City Ghost Town, 3829 Lake Isabella Blvd in Bodfish. $15 all ages. 8 to 10:30 p.m. Payment cash only at gate night of event or advance tickets by credit card. Questions or purchase advance tickets contact 760-379-5146. ■ KRVFSC Meeting August 20 On Thursday, Aug. 20, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., the Kern River Valley Fire Safe Council meets in the Supervisor's conference room, at 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. Minutes of the meeting will be posted to krvfiresafecouncil.org. ■ River Rhythms August 21 The Kern River Valley Education and Cultural Foundation's park concerts series continues tonight. The Kern Valley favorite, Out of the Blue will perform in their Americana style at 7 p.m. at Riverside Park. For information and sponsorship opportunities, call Charlie Busch at Kern River Radio, 760-376-4500, or email him at Charlie@KernRiverRadio.com ■ Commodities distribution August 24 Government food commodities will be distributed to those who qualify on Monday Aug. 24 at the New Life Church in Wofford Heights, Grace Chapel in Mt Mesa and at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Distribution is 10 a.m. to noon. Submissions to the free Courier Calendar must be received on Tuesday by 1 p.m. in order to make each Friday’s issue. Events must be open to the public and if there is any cost, it must be listed. Items submitted for our free Calendar listings may be shortened. Submitted items deemed general business advertising will not be accepted. Some event information is gathered from the chambers and KRVR.

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Hwy 178 two and a half times more dangerous Have you ever been scared while driving the canyon section of Highway 178 between Bakersfield and Isabella? Your answer is probably "Yes". If your answer is "no", you are probably the only one. Between January 1, 2014 and June 15, 2015 there were 63 accidents that the CHP investigated, one was a fatal collision, 22 were injury collisions and 40 were non-injury accidents, which occurred in the first 13 miles after entering Highway 178 from Bakersfield. Eight of the drivers in these collisions were intoxicated. Beyond the first 13 miles, but before leaving the canyon, where it is safe for patrol cars to turn around, 70 citations were issued by CHP for crossing over the double yellow lines during that same period of time. A group of Kern River Valley residents recently had a meeting with two CHP officers and a maintenance superior with Caltrans to talk about situations that make the canyon section of Highway 178 near the entrance two and a half times as dangerous as any other comparable road in the state. This group of residents and the CHP officers are looking into some possible ways to relieve this situation and the Caltrans representative is reporting our concerns to his superiors. There are things that Kern River Valley residents can do meanwhile to attack the problems--education, publicity, additional signs, and political action. If you want to stay informed of what we are doing or participate in future meetings, send an email to morrisonmorgan@me.com. We call ourselves the "Fellow Travelers of the canyon section of Highway 178". Don Morrison Kernville

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Anyone who has driven the Kern Canyon will agree that it is a daunting experience. No matter how many times you drive it, each trip seems to be Middleworth a contest of man and machine. Recently there have been a series of accidents occurring on the 22 mile stretch of roadway from the end of the Freeway to the mouth of the Canyon. Last week 30 concerned residents of the Kern River Valley met to see if something could be done to make that portion of the roadway safer and less a life and death experience. Along with the 30 residents, there were two Highway Patrolmen present to answer questions, and a representative of Caltrans who stated that he was there to take notes. One of the residents present, and still in a wheelchair, had recently been involved in a headon collision through no fault of their own. Both husband and wife spent weeks in a hospital and are both undergoing rehabilitation. The presence of the injured party gave a realistic and urgency to this meeting. It became apparent after listening to some of the valley residents that almost everyone has

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come close to disaster at one time or another. It was also recognized that many of the ideas suggested would cost money which is not there and most would take time to be implemented. It was agreed that education to motorists who drive the Canyon was the easiest, fastest and most practical method of adding safety to the Canyon trip. Getting this information out to the driving public would be part of the solution. The following are some of the points which could be emphasized by newspaper, radio, posters and large signs at either end of the Canyon with the following safety messages on them. ■ Drive with headlights on. ■ California law requires that if there is one or more cars behind you, you must safely pull into the next turn-out allowing them to pass, turning your turn signal on early on the approach to let them know your intention. ■ As a driver, you should not tailgate another vehicle. ■ Be aware of rocks, (and cows). ■ Under no conditions should you as a driver, cross over the double yellow line to pass another car. ■ Always wear your seat belt. ■ Do not speed, be aware that the canyon has many sharp turns. There were other thoughts and ideas which will be explored at the next meeting. So be safe, not sorry! Wofford Heights resident Rod Middleworth is a retired security manager for Pacific Bell.

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Kern Learn pilot program announced The Kern High School District is pleased to announce Kern Learn, a new pilot program for the 2015-2016 school year, is now enrolling. Kern Learn is a blended learning model that combines online learning and face-to-face education. Kern Learn utilizes an internet-based learning management system as a digital classroom environment to teach courses for KHSD credit, taught by highly qualified staff. The use of digital curriculum also enables flexible scheduling options for students. Students may now enroll for full-time online classes that begin on August 19th, 2015. To enroll, contact the Assistant Principal at your school site or Bryan Campoy at the Kern High School District Office. For more information on the program, visit: kernlearn.kernhigh.org or contact Lisa Krch, Public Information and Communications Manager at the district at 827-3172, or lisa_krch@kernhigh.org.

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

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Joe’s House provides drug and dependency treatment through Christian teachings, teaching adults how to change self-destructive behavior and to discover Christ who makes these changes possible. Adults learn how to recover from life-controlling problems and to acquire a new value based system that honors Christ, family, taking responsibility and become productive, healthy members of society. Meetings are held every Tuesday night from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Faith Community Church, 20 West Panorama, Wofford Heights.

Dan Schlensker, Courier Columnist A few of weeks ago, we saw the confederate flag, after 54 years, being lowered for the last time in front of the South Carolina State-house. That flag will fly there no Schlensker more, because, although it had been seen by many as a unifying icon for the South-and even, as asserted by one bystander at the flag-lowering ceremony as having Christian meaning because of the "X"and has represented for many a kind of wholesome, healthy assertiveness, and regional pride, that flag has become a symbol connected to civil disobedience and racial animosity, allegedly linked to the killing of those Christian black people at their church in South Carolina. Gee, the Dukes of Hazzard reruns have now even been shelved, because of the rebel flag on the roof of the Duke Boys' car! Then there's the swastika. A BBC news magazine reports that, "In the ancient Indian language of Sanskrit, swastika means 'well-being'. The symbol has been used by Hindus, Buddhists and Jains for millennia. … Early Western travelers to Asia were inspired by its positive and ancient associations and started using it back home. By the beginning of the 20th Century there was a huge fad for the swastika as a benign good luck symbol." Coca Cola, Carlsberg Beer, and both Boy and Girl Scouts used

the swastika in their advertising, product design and logos, as did American military units in WWI. However, when the Nazis hijacked the swastika and commandeered it as their own logo, its meaning took on a whole new flavor and it became one of the most hated icons in the 20th century. Holocaust survivor, Freddie Knoller says, "We will always remember what the swastika was like in our life-a symbol of pure evil. And that brings us to the cross. In ancient Egypt, a type of cross called an ankh (a cross whose top arm was a loop) symbolized life, both mortal and eternal. In the Bronze Age it was linked to Thor, the god of thunder and war, and was regarded as a magical symbol, which brought good luck and diverted evil. In New Testament times, though, the cross had become an instrument of torture and a vehicle for shameful execution. Even the Bible says that everyone, who hangs on a tree (cross) is cursed (Dt. 21:23, Gl. 3:13). However, Jesus, who hung on that tree (cross) on Calvary, restored the meaning of that cross symbol from a gruesome one to one which represents an even better life than its ancient meaning among the Egyptians! The cross now brings forgiveness, love and peace, for it was on that cross that Jesus paid the complete damning penalty price for the sins of the world and brought to all believers in Him forgiveness of sins, new life in Him, and eternal life in His Father's glorious mansion! Dan Schlensker is pastor of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Lake Isabella.

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1. Is the book of Jude in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. Whom did God choose to replace Moses to lead the Israelites? Aaron, Jacob, Joshua, Caleb 3. Which disciple betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver? Peter, Judas, John, Matthew 4. From Matthew 12:24, who is the ruler of the demons? Lucifer, Satan, Devil, Beelzebub 5. Who was Simon Peter's brother? John, James, Andrew, Matthew 6. Which Psalm is the shortest? 23, 117, 120, 150

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

■ 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 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.760-376-6402 ■ St. Jude Catholic Church 86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights. Sun, 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m. 760-376-2416 ■ Calvary Chapel 125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Hts. Sunday 10 a.m. and Wed. 6:30 p.m.760-376-8789 ■ Christ Fellowship 80 Evans Road, Wofford Hts. Sun. 10:30 a.m. Lake Isabella/Bodfish

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

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

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■ Kern Christian Church “The River” 14900 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 760-378-3780 ■ Faith Community South Campus 16475 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday 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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The California State Parks Foundation invites young Californians to help celebrate why state parks are great places with a summer art contest. To participate, Californians ages 4 to 18 submit a poster that depicts why they think "California's State Parks are Great Places for You and Me." Art contest will showcase why state parks are important to California youth. The contest, which will run through September 8, 2015, is intended to encourage young Californians to reflect on why state parks are important in their lives. All entries should reflect the theme "California's State Parks are Great Places for You and Me." CSPF has used this grassroots theme in recent years to connect Californians on a personal level to their 279 state parks. Submissions to the Youth Art Contest should be in the form of posters, no smaller than 8 inches by 10 inches and no

larger than 11 inches by 17 inches. Paper type, medium and style are all open to the artist's preference. Submissions should be mailed to CSPF's Sacramento office. The full contest rules and entry form can be seen at calparks.org/what wedo/advocacy/youthartcontest/. Submissions must be postmarked by September 8. A panel of judges will select one top contest winner in each age category to win a prize package that includes a membership to CSPF, CSPF merchandise and $50 gift cards from contest partner Subway. Age categories are: 4 to 6, 7 to 8, 9 to 11, 12 to 14 and 15 to 18. Winning posters will be displayed at calparks.org and featured in CSPF publications and media. With summer in full swing, state parks are full of Californians taking vacations, making memories and enjoying all the things that make state parks great. It's a perfect time for young Californians to show why they think "State Parks Are Great Places" through their artwork.

Next Generation Airtanker soon to begin flying wildfire missions Stanton Florea, USFS Courier Release The USDA Forest Service and the U.S. Coast Guard are in the final stages of preparing for the Coast Guard to transfer a Next Generation Airtanker to the Forest Service. The agencies expect Tanker 118 to begin flying wildfire suppression missions from Sacramento, California this week. The first HC-130H, known as Tanker 118, is currently located at Forest Service Air Station McClellan in Sacramento, California, which will be its base of operations. The Forest Service began to use airtankers to drop fire retardant to reduce the spread of wildfires in the 1950s. For the past 35 years, the Forest Service has used airtankers contracted from private industry. "While we will continue to rely on our partners in private industry to provide airtankers, operating aircraft ourselves will provide additional stability to the fleet," said Tom Harbour, Director of Fire and Aviation Management for the Forest Service. "We greatly appreciate the outstanding support that we are receiving from the Coast Guard and the U.S. Air Force, which is critical to bringing the HC130Hs into service." Tanker 118 has been located at the

Coast Guard Air Station Sacramento since mid-June while maintenance, installation, testing and contractor pilot and maintenance crew training have been taking place. While the Forest Service and Coast Guard will jointly own and manage Tanker 118, the Forest Service has contracted with Consolidated Air Support Systems of Temecula, California for aircrew services and with DRS Technologies of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma for maintenance services. Tanker 118 will only fly wildfire suppression missions within 500 nautical miles of FSAS MCC so that it can return there each night for maintenance by contract crews and support from Coast Guard crews. When Tanker 118 comes into service, the Forest Service will have a total of 22 airtankers available full-time for wildfire suppression this fire season. The agency also has the ability to activate up to 8 military C-130s equipped with MAFFS into service as needed. An additional HC-130H is expected to arrive at FSAS MCC in October to serve as a training aircraft. All seven HC130Hs airtankers are expected to be modified and transferred to Forest Service ownership by 2019.

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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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Concerts by the riverside return KRV Education and Cultural Foundation Courier Release The Kern River Valley Education and Cultural Foundation is announcing the 2015 River Rhythms line-up for each Friday this August in Kernville’s Riverside Park. This is the fourth year of the series that is free to the public. The Kern Valley Healthcare District and Gary Charlon, State Farm Insurance, sponsor these fundraising events so that the foundation can raise money to support local efforts such as High School and Middle School music programs, academic scholarships and awards, the Community Orchestra, and many other endeavors that benefit the Kern River Valley. Each concert begins at 7 p.m. So arrive early to find a spot, bring your own chair or pull up a seat on the grass, and a favorite snack and beverage. Snacks and drinks will also be available for purchase in the park or neighboring businesses. ■ August 7, Stoneflys The Stoneflys are led by Kern

River Valley resident, and expert fishing guide, Guy Jeans. Adjectives to describe the music are “fun,” “upbeat” and “feel good.”If you enjoy ska and southern hemisphere inspired beats. ■ August 14, Happiness Jazz Band w/Bobby Pierce Hailing from the L.A. basin, the Happiness Jazz Band will be appearing as a trio in Riverside Park. The playing and vocals are among the best in the world. ■ August 21, Out of the Blue Just like home-grown tomatoes, Out of the Blue is as fresh and tasty as they have ever been. Masterful musicianship and entertaining songs are unmatched. ■ August 28, Will Call Why Will Call? Ask for it and they can probably play it, and play it well. It’s classic rock performed expertly by these officianados of the genre, as they bring with them an enormous repertoire. For more information, call Charlie Busch at Kern River Radio,760-376-4500, or email Charlie@KernRiverRadio.com

Not so hot pursuit Sam Struckhoff DOG OF THE WEEK “Hot Pursuit” (PG-13) -- This no-laugh riot gives us something original by taking the Bickering Buddies on the Run formula, heading it with two likable female talents, and then somehow making it SO ANNOYING. Cooper (Reese Witherspoon) is an uptight Nervous Nelly cop placed in charge of Daniella (Sofia Vergara), the vivacious wife of a drug kingpin, who's set to testify at an upcoming big-deal court case. Wacky circumstances make the Shrill Couple the target of both cops and gangsters as they try to get to Dallas alive. Witherspoon is short and Vergara has a funny accent. That's the joke that gets run into the ground. When the movie isn't polishing that bit of comedy gold, there's usually a great deal of shrieking, tired cliches and humorless chatter to pass the time. PICK OF THE WEEK “Match” (R) -- Patrick Stewart runs the screen as Tobi Powell, a Juilliard dance instructor with a big

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personality layered over a more complicated man. He's asked for an interview by Lisa (Carla Gugino), who is writing her dissertation about the 1960s dance scene in New York. Lisa's husband, Mike (Matthew Lillard), also comes along from Seattle, and through his involvement it seems there might be some other motive behind the interview. As the questions probe deeper into Tobi's personal past, conflict shakes the dynamic between the three characters. While the movie has some issues associated with stage-to-movie adaptations, it's nothing that overshadows the performances. © 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Happy Birthday, Medicare Harry P. Thal Courier Columnist Yesterday, July 30 marked the 50th anniversary of the signing of the law by President Lyndon Johnson that created Medicare. I have Thal been looking forward to this article for some time, as with all the trials and tribulations in the health insurance marketplace, Medicare has remained relatively stable. Prior to the enactment of the Medicare law, 52 percent of the people over age 65 had no health insurance. Today, only 2 percent of our senior population goes without a health plan. When Medicare was championed fifty years ago, the idea was to support older citizens having trouble paying for medical costs. Today, the average beneficiary spends 15 percent of their income on health care. Before Medicare, out-ofpocket expense was 56 percent. Medicare was designed to have "gaps" in coverage. Imagine the person who didn't have any financial responsibility. Medical offices would have lines out the door of people making demands while the sick and those in real need were waiting in line. When I am discussing Medicare with people, especially counseling people turning 65, I describe three roads. Each person entering the system may choose the path they feel most suited to them. The first is a dirt road with pot holes, twists and turns,

and often dangerous. This road is for the person who enrolls in Medicare Parts A and B and does nothing else. In 2015, this "road" had a $1,260 out of pocket deductible before Medicare would "kick in". While most people will use Medicare Part B more often than the Part A hospital benefit, the bumpy road will cost them $147.00 as an annual deductible, then cover 80 percent of allowed charges. Alternative roads at this crossroad would be the Medicare Supplement. This is the "Super Highway" alternative that smoothes out the bumps. You pay a monthly premium, and this insurance pays 100 percent of the allowable charges. Not all people can afford a monthly premium, so the third road is one where you 'assign' your Medicare benefits to a private insurance company. This is known as "Medicare Advantage", in which you have coverage if you seek out a plan primary care provider (PCP), and all your nonemergency medical services is performed by your PCP or he/she refers you to. As there are many plans to select from, my office assists in a benefit comparison to help you select the best plan for your needs. I will continue working with my colleagues in Sacramento and Washington, recommending changes to laws to keep Medicare solvent and consumer friendly. Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurance broker in California (0621106) Thal is on the National Association of Health Underwriters Medicare Advisory Board. He may be reached at 760-376-2100, harrythal@aol.com or harrythal. com.

Announcements, Continued from page 3 Volunteers needed to transport cancer patients An estimated 1.6 million California residents will learn that they have cancer this year. The American Cancer Society provides transportation to and from treatment facilities to help people with cancer receive the critical care they need; however, getting to their scheduled treatment may be a challenge. The free program provides patients rides to and from their cancer treatment. To ensure that all patients have transportation when they need it, the Society is looking for volunteer drivers in rural areas. Road To Recovery volunteers arrange their own schedules, volunteering as little as one afternoon a month and others driving patients as often as twice a week. For information about the Road To Recovery program and other Society programs and services, call 1-800-227-2345, or visit cancer.org.

Residents warned of a possible phone scam The Kern County Sheriff's Office would like to warn Kern County residents of a possible phone scam. Recently, several county residents have reported receiving telephone calls from callers identifying themselves as employees of Kern County. The callers are offering homeowners energy efficiency inspections of their homes. On one occasion, the caller asked a homeowner if they could come out to the persons home to provide information on how their electricity bill can be reduced. The calls appear on caller ID as if they originate from a Kern County phone line, 661-836-8312, however Kern County does not have any such phone line. One of the calls received was a robocall from a business which identified itself as Sustainable Energy. A separate call originated from a person who called a county resident offering an energy inspection. Both calls came in from the same phone number. The Sheriff's Office would like to remind county residents to be guarded when receiving calls from unknown callers. Never provide an unknown caller personal information over the phone and never allow a person you don't know into your home. Report any suspicious calls or incidents you believe may involve fraudulent activity. To report suspicious or possibly fraudulent activity, call the Sheriff's Office at 661-861-3110.

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Help with your electric bill available The Salvation Army Lake Isabella Service Unit has just received notification that 2015 - 2016 funding for the Southern California Edison Energy Assistance Program is available. This program provides once every 12 months and 1 day, the opportunity for moderate to low income households to receive a onetime assistance allocation of up to $100 dollars toward a current SCE bill for households with propane and electric. For all electric households, you may receive up to $200 on a current Edison bill. Interested individuals may call 760-379-4600 for required documentation. Currently, applications are being taken on Wednesday's only between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.

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Trivia Test By Fifi Rodriguez 1. GEOGRAPHY: Drake Passage is directly south of which continent? 2. U.S. CITIES: Independence Hall is located in which city? 3. LANGUAGE: What is a shaggy dog story? 4. LITERATURE: Who wrote the novel "Lady Chatterley's Lover"? 5. MUSIC: Who composed "Clair de Lune"? 6. U.S. PRESIDENTS: When did Franklin Roosevelt contract polio? 7. PSYCHOLOGY: What fear is represented in the condition called "iophobia"? 8. TELEVISION: Who voices the character of Mr. Burns on "The Simpsons"? 9. HISTORY: When did the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising begin? 10. ENTERTAINMENT: Which entertainer's nickname was "Satchmo," short for "Satchel Mouth"?

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: SUPERSTARR SPORTS (2015-B3725), 10913 Twin Falls Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Mailing address: 10913 Twin Falls Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93312. REGISTRANT: Teddy Starr, 10913 Twin Falls Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as an Individual. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Teddy Starr. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 06/15/2015 and expires 06/15/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: E. Del Villar. Published by the Kern River Courier July 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: GATEWAY HARDWARE (2015-B4044), 6259 Highway 178, Inyokern CA 93520. Mailing address: P.O. Box 1180, Inyokern, CA 93520. REGISTRANT: Herb Rizzardini, 830 West Howell, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Date the business commenced: 04/15/1987. 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: Herb Rizzardini. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 06/30/2015 and expires 06/30/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier July 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2015. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2013-28943, A.P.N.: 026-51127-00, Property Address: 127 Clemson Street, Shafter, CA 93263 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE ยง 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 01/16/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Bertha A. Pruneda and Benjamin Pruneda Jr., Wife and Husband as Joint Tenants. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive Trustee, LLC. Recorded 01/26/2007 as Instrument No. 0207020142 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 08/19/2015 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $304,923.42. 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: 127 Clemson Street, Shafter, CA 93263, A.P.N.: 026-511-27-00. 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 $304,923.42. 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/DefaultManag ement/TrusteeServices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 201328943. 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: July 9, 2015. Western Progressive Trustee, 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/MortgageS ervices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeSe rvices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE TRUSTEE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier July 24, 31 and August 7, 2015) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: GARY FERGUSON PAINTING (2015-B4416), 47 Cedarwood Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93308. Mailing address: 47 Cedarwood Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93308. REGISTRANT: Gary Wayne Ferguson, 47 Cedarwood Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93308. 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: Gary Wayne Ferguson. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 07/17/2015 and expires 07/17/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier July 24, 31, August 7 and 14, 2015. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2014-07745-CA, A.P.N.: 413194-07-00, Property Address: 6204 Sangara Street, Bakersfield, CA 933077012 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE ยง 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 08/22/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Galo A. Laguana, Jr. and Lisa D. Laguana, Husband and Wife as Joint Tenants. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive Trustee, LLC. Recorded 08/29/2006 as Instrument No. 0206214335 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 08/26/2015 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $248,871.99. 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: 6204 Sangara Street, Bakersfield, CA 933077012, A.P.N.: 413-194-07-00. 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 $248,871.99. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/MortgageS ervices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeSe rvices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2014-07745-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: July 15, 2015. Western Progressive Trustee, 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/DefaultMana gement/TrusteeServices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE TRUSTEE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier July 31, August 7 and 14, 2015) NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF DONALD RICHARD REYNOLDS BPB-15-002153 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of DONALD RICHARD REYNOLDS A PETITION for Probate has been filed by: JONATHAN REYNOLDS in the Superior Court of California, County of KERN. THE PETITION for Probate requests that JONATHAN REYNOLDS be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. 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: August 27, 2015 at 9:00 A.M. in Dept. P, located at 1215 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in section 9100 of the California Probate Code. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in section 1250 of the California Probate Code. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: George L. Sellers, Esq. 9045 Corbin Avenue, Suite 200 Northridge, CA 91324 (818) 993-0700 (Published: Kern River Courier: July 31, August 7 and 14, 2015) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2014-08136-CA, A.P.N.: 487282-01-00, Property Address: 920 Hazelnut Street, Wasco, CA 932803306 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE ยง 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 04/19/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE

OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Rene Gracia and Elizabeth Gracia, Husband and Wife as Joint Tenants. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive Trustee, LLC. Recorded 05/07/2007 as Instrument No. 0207096723 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 08/28/2015 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $194,100.04. 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: 920 Hazelnut Street, Wasco, CA 932803306, A.P.N.: 487-282-01-00. 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 $194,100.04. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and

size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/MortgageS ervices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeSe rvices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2014-08136-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: July 16, 2015. Western Progressive Trustee, 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/MortgageS ervices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeSe rvices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE TRUSTEE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier July 31, August 7 and 14, 2015) ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: A GOLDEN HEART (2015B0903) Street address of business: 13209 Induran Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93314. Mailing address of Business: 13209 Induran drive, Bakersfield, CA 93314. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Michelle Ligon, 11608 Revolution Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93312. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 02/09/2015. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 07/27/2015. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk by M. Dominguez, Deputy Clerk (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier: July 31, August 7, 14 and 21, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: A GOLDEN HEART (2015-

B4611), 13209 Induran Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93314. Mailing address: 13209 Induran Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93314. REGISTRANT: JMJLIGON Medical Services, 13209 Induran Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93314. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as a Corporation. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Michelle Ligon. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 07/27/2015 and expires 07/27/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier July 31, August 7, 14 and 21, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: PERSEVERE (2015-B4342), 617 South Downs Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Mailing address: P.O. Box 492, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. REGISTRANT: Margaret Grace Holcomb, 617 South Downs Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. 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: Margaret Grace Holcomb. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 07/15/2015 and expires 07/15/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier July 31, August 7, 14 and 21, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: OCEAN SPA (2015-B4252), 2520 H Street, Suite C, Bakersfield, CA 93301. Mailing address: 6372 North Fresno Street, Apt. #101, Fresno, CA 93710. REGISTRANT: Trebor Allen Spann, 6372 North Fresno Street, Apt. #101, Fresno, CA 93710. 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: Trebor Allen Spann. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 07/09/2015 and expires 07/09/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier July 31, August 7, 14 and 21, 2015.

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customer base. This will help reduce the rate impact of future water system improvements by increasing the number of customers who share the costs of those projects. In this application, we are proposing to begin consolidating the rates of several smaller service areas with those of larger service areas, similar to how electric utilities are structured. One proposed consolidation is our Kern River Valley District with the Bakersfield District. If the Commission approves a consolidated rate change as proposed in the filing, bills for the typical metered residential customer in Kern River Valley would increase $4.15 per month in 2017, $2.70 per month in 2018, and $3.65 per month in 2019. If the Commission approves the rates on a non-consolidated basis as proposed

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vertently simplified the definition. He wrote: "Seven times in 19 years there were - and still are - 13 full moons in a year. This gives 11 months with one full moon each and one with two. This second in a month, so I interpret it, was called Blue Moon." Had James Hugh Pruett looked at the actual date of the 1937 Blue Moon, he would have found that it had occurred on August 21, 1937. Also, there were only 12 full moons in 1937. You need 13 full moons in one calendar year to have two full moons in one calendar month. However, that fortuitous oversight gave birth to a new and perfectly understandable definition for Blue Moon. The Maine Farmer's Almanac defined a Blue Moon as an extra full

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in the filing, bills for the typical metered residential customer in Kern River Valley would increase $6.69 per month in 2017, $1.13 per month in 2018, and $0.25 per month in 2019. Customers are invited to submit comments in writing or at Public Participation Hearings, if held by the Commission. Cal Water also offers a range of conservation tools and programs to help customers control their bills. A low-income rate assistance program and hardship grants are available for qualified customers. Information on all programs is available at www.calwater.com. Cal Water serves about 5,800 people through 4,200 service connections in the Kern River Valley area. The company has provided water service in the area since 2000. Additional information may be obtained online at calwater.com.

moon that occurred in a season. One season - winter, spring, fall, summer typically has three full moons. If a season has four full moons, then the third full moon may be called a Blue Moon. There was a Blue Moon by this definition that happened on November 21, 2010. Another occurred on August 20-21, 2013. And the next one will occur on May 21, 2016. In recent years, a controversy has raged - mainly among purists - about which Blue Moon definition is better. The idea of a Blue Moon as the third of four in a season may be older than the idea of a Blue Moon as the second full moon in a month. Is it better? Is one definition right and the other wrong? Opinions vary, but remember, this is folklore. So we, the folk, get to decide. In the 21st century, both sorts of full moons have been called Blue.