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July4th Special Edition

The 2015 Fireworks Extravaganza will be presented by the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce over the lake on Saturday, July 4th at approximately 9 p.m. from Engineer Point when the sun has completely set.

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T-minus Show Saturday July 4 one second BLM takes next steps with recreation plan Michael Batelaan/Kern River Courier

This week a leap second occurred in Kern County on Tuesday, June 30 at 4:59:60 p.m.

A leap second is a second which is added to Coordinated Universal Time in order to synchronize atomic clocks with astronomical time.

Two components are used to determine Coordinated Universal Time: ■ International Atomic Time: A time scale that combines the output of some 200 highly precise atomic clocks worldwide, and provides the exact speed for our clocks to tick.

■ Universal Time, also known as Astronomical Time, refers to the Earth's rotation around its own axis, which determines the length of a day.

The reason we have to add a second every now and then, is that Earth's rotation around its own axis, is gradually slowing down, although very slowly.

Atomic clocks, however, are programmed to tick away at pretty much the same speed over millions of years.

Compared to the Earth's rotation, the atomic clocks are simply too accurate.

How did you spend your extra time?

Last Saturday, representatives from the Bureau of Land Management held the Keysville Recreation Area Management Plan Summary and Synthesis Workshop at the Lake Isabella Senior Center.

About 20 community members were in attendance. The workshop reviewed the planning process, regulations and some key issues in

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Keyesville. They suggested some solutions and discussed what would be the next steps to take.

They noted that this process is slightly different than folks are used to, which seems to be a source of discomfort.

Ordinarily, BLM comes to the public with a proposal readymade and analyzed for the public to tear apart, and then modifies it. In this effort, BLM wants to work with the public to collaboratively build a proposal together.

Recreation Michael Batelaan Courier Safety Extreme hot weather and a cool refreshing body of water at first seems like a good mix, but as two recent apparent drownings would attest, caution is advised. Don't let a water related accident drown your visitor experience.

On June 27 at about 7:10 p.m. Kern County Sheriff's deputies from the Kern Valley Substation responded to a report of a body found in the Kern River near Remington Hot Springs.

Then, again on June 29 at about 3 p.m. Kern County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue volunteers located a body in Lake Isabella, near an area where a swimmer is believed to have drowned on June 27.

Autopsies will be performed to determine the cause and manner of the deaths believed to be

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The investment of time up front is greater, but the hope is that the finish product will be something that everyone can feel better about.

The BLM team reviewed the myriad of laws and regulations for the cultural management of the area. These regulations require federal agencies to consider the effects of projects they carry out, approve, or fund on historic properties, and allow a reasonable amount of time to

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Challenges in this process include law enforcement, respect for rules, trash, vandalism, graffiti, degradation of heritage sites, preventing off route travel, trail designation, maintenance, signage, fire safety, overcrowding and availability of resources.

Opportunities in the Keyesville area include existing recreational value- landscape, trails,

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related drownings avoidable drowning related.

The sign at the mouth of the canyon that is updated every yearly states the number of people who have drowned in the Kern River since 1968. That number is now up to 271, after Sheriff's officials said two 19-year-old men drowned in 2014 after entering the river.

And this year, although water levels are lower due to the drought, officials advise that doesn't mean the river is safer.

They are reminding the public to wear a life vest if you plan on getting in any body of water and a helmet, and rubber shoes if you plan on getting in the river for any reason. And, never drink and swim.

Swimming in a natural body of water is different from swimming in a pool.

More skills and energy are required for natural water

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environments because of cold water and air temperatures, currents, waves and other conditions.

Many people involved in aquatic emergencies never intended to swim in the first place. Whenever you are around water, take steps to prepare for the unexpected, such as wearing a Select and use a U.S. Coast Guardapproved life jacket, also known as a personal floatation device. Making sure the life jacket fits its intended user.

The American Red Cross makes the following water safety recommendations: ■ Always swim with a buddy.

■ Always enter unknown or shallow water cautiously, feet first.

■ Dive only in water clearly marked as safe for diving. Diving areas should be at least 9 feet deep.

■ Do not enter the water from a height, such as a

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■ Be careful when standing to prevent being knocked over by currents or waves.

■ Do not use alcohol and/or drugs while swimming or supervising swimmers.

Whenever you are near a natural water environment, look out for: ■ Unexpected changes in air or water temperature.

■ Fast-moving currents, waves and rapids.

■ Hazards, such as dams, underwater obstacles, or rocks or debris.

■ Vegetation that could entangle feet or any part of the body.

■ Sudden drop-offs that change water depth.

■ Other people's activities in the same waters, such as boating.

■ Prevent water Illness by avoiding swallowing water. Natural water can become contaminated from sewage, animal waste and runoff.

For more information visit redcross.org.

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weather Friday high 97° Sunny and hot Friday low 70° Partly cloudy and warm Saturday high 95° Sunny and hot Saturday low 68° Mostly cloudy & warm Sunday high 94° Sunny and hot Sunday low 67° Clear Accuweather.com

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Plan for the week ahead using the Courier Calendar.

Pastor Dan Schlensker discusses freedom

Buy, sell & trade in the Courier Marketplace.

Bodfish Bob grills it up for the Fourth of July.

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

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water data: Tuesday 6 p.m.

Storage, Isabella Reservoir 36,147 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 131 cfs Lower Kern Outflow 291 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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Published Fridays Spotlighting the best of the Kern River Valley Publisher Michael Batelaan Editors, Writers Michael Batelaan Columnists Bodfish Bob Matt Freeman Rod Middleworth Paul Vander Werf

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Wofford Heights (next to Wofford Heights Post Office) Phone: 760-376-2860 FAX: 760-376-2862 Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or appointment.

Email address: office@kernrivercourier.com Website: www.kernrivercourier.com The Kern River Courier also publishes: Whiskey Flat Claim Jumper Kern Angler Green Living © 2015 Kern River Courier. All Rights Reserved.

■ Free fishing day July 4 Don’t forget that July 4 is a free fishing day.

No license required. Take this chance to try your luck at landing the “big one!” Get some tips on page 11.

■ Nuui Cunni Independence Day Celebration, July 4 Join in at the Independence Day Celebration and fundraiser at the Nuui Cunni Native American Center, 2600 Highway 155, at French Gulch Recreation Area starting at 3 p.m. Live music, food, face painting, children’s activities and fireworks at dark!

No alcohol, pets or fireworks please.

■ Fireworks Extravaganza July 4 Don’t miss the fireworks over Lake Isabella from Engineers Point! At dusk.

■ Keepers of the Kern July 5 Upper River Clean Up. Meet at Headquarters Campground parking area above Riverkern just north of Kernville at 5 p.m. The extra dumpsters and portables are helping to lighten the load of trash, etc. on the river and in the campgrounds, so come hang out with Keepers for a couple of hours.

For further information, questions or to RSVP, call 760-376-2963, 360-324-8178 or

Regular activities Fridays

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

■ 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.,TOPS #2293 weight loss group, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. 760-417-2272.

■ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Alzheimers Respite Group, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. 661-393-8871.

■ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Mt.View Church, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3935.

■ 1 p.m., Happy Hookers crochet club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-6335.

Saturdays

■ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Farmer’s Market, Lakeshore Lodge, Wofford Heights.

■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415 Sierra Way Kernville. 760-376-2846 ■ 3 p.m. (1st Sat.), Havilah Historical Society, Havilah Schoolhouse. 760-379-2636.

■ 5-7 p.m. Dinner. (2nd & 4th Sat. - Karaoke @ 7 p.m.) Eagles Lodge, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760379-3394 ■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers square dancing, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

■ 6:30 p.m. (1st Sat.) KV Gem & Minerals Club MGM Jewelry & Loan, 6749 Wofford Blvd.,, Wofford Heights. 760-376-3600.

Sundays

■ 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, public welcome.

2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3877.

■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415 Sierra Way Kernville. 760-376-2846.

Mondays

■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-583.

■ 1 p.m. (3rd Mon.), Kern Valley Democratic Club, Lakeridge Mobile Home Pk. Clubhouse, Lake Isabella.

■ 1 p.m., Line dance classes, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-0043.

■ 3 p.m. (2nd Mon.-Board/4th Mon.-Member ship), Kernville Chamber. 760-376-2629.

■ 6 - 9 p.m., KRV Comm. Orchestra, Cerro Coso College, Lake Isabella. 760-376-4461.

■ 6:30 - 8 p.m., Boy Scout Troup 690, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760-812-7082.

■ 6 p.m. (3rd Mon.), KRV Art Assoc., Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2844. Dark July/August.

Tuesdays

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

■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043.

■ 10 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern Valley Garden Group.

760-379-1129.

■ 10 a.m. - noon; 1p.m.- 3 p.m. Kern County Department of Public Health Immunization Clinic 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella. 877-818-4787 ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella.

■ 2 p.m. KRV Cemetery District. (2nd Tue. every other month). Public invited. 760-376-2189.

■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-Bodfish Property Owners, Senior Center, Lake Isabella 760-760-3795552.

■ 6:30 p.m., (2nd Tue.) Epilepsy Support Group, Bakersfield. 760-376-1606 or 760-258-5272.

■ 7 p.m., (4th Tue.), KRV Historical Society, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

Wednesdays

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

■ 9:30 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), Dam Quilters, senior apts., Lake Isabella. 760-223-0762.

■ 9:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 661-867-2579.

email keepersofthekern@gmail.com.

■ Keepers of the Kern July 6 and 7 Upper River Clean Up on Monday and Tuesday, July 6 and 7. Meet at Headquarters Campground parking area above Riverkern just north of Kernville at 7 a.m. both days.

The extra dumpsters and portables are helping to lighten the load of trash, etc. on the river and in the campgrounds, but there will be plenty to do, so come hang out for a couple of hours. For further information, questions or to RSVP, call 760-376-2963, 360-3248178 or email keepersofthekern @gmail.com.

■ Library Book sale July 7 You can’t buy happiness, but you can buy books at the Friends Of The Library Used Book Sale on the first Tuesday of the month, July 7, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the main library, 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd.. Stock up for your summer reading. If you have any questions, contact Sharonkaye Spoonemore 760-223-3449.

■ Keepers of the Kern July 9 Meet at the dumpster at the Keyesville South Recreation Area at 7 a.m. on Thursday, July 8. The extra dumpsters and

■ 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., L. I. ■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commerce, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5236.

■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge, Mt. Mesa.

760-376-3138.

■ 1 - 2:30 p.m., Grief Support Group, Optimal Hospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd.

■ 6 p.m. (1st Wed.), American Legion Post 711 VFW, 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella.

■ 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.

Thursdays

■ First and Third Thursdays, Kern County Veteran's Services assistance to veterans and widows. Lake Isabella County complex, 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd.

Call 661-868-7300 or 866-218-5367.

■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043.

■ 9 a.m. - noon, Thursday Painters, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5329.

■ 9:30 a.m., (3rd Thu.), Fire Safe Council, Supervisor’s office, County Bldg., Lake Isabella.

■ 10 a.m., Mediyoga, Lake Isabella Senior Center.

■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella.

■10:30 a.m. Toddler Story Time, Lake Isabella Library, 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. 760-549-2083.

■ 11:45 a.m. (4th Thu.), KRV Women’s Club meeting, Elks Lodge.

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

■ 3:30 - 5 p.m. (4th Thu.), Kern River Valley Collaborative, Veterans Hall, Rm. 1., Lake Isabella.

760-379-2556, ext. 601.

■ 5 - 7 p.m., VFW Taco Thursday, open to public.

760-379-3877.

■ 4-6 p.m. (3rd Thu.), Republican Assembly of the Kern River Valley, 6075 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-378-3695 or 760-376-1462.

■ 6 p.m., Rotary Club, KRV Elks Lodge, Wofford Heights. 760-376-2844.

■ 6 p.m., Weight Watchers, Highland Chapel 5301 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. Weigh-in 5:30 p.m.

■ 7 p.m. (45h Thurs.) KRV Gun Assc. Jan - Oct. Kernville Chamber, KRVGAnews@gmail.com ■ 6:30 p.m., Sweet Adelines, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. New members welcome.

■ 7 p.m., (3rd Thu.), Kern Valley Astronomy Club, Museum, Kernville. 760-376-1291.

AA Meetings

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

Bingo Guide

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

■ Wednesday, 1 p.m., Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.

■ Thursday, Early Bird 12:15 p.m., Regular 1 p.m., St. Jude Catholic Church, 86 Nellie Dent Dr. at Hwy 155, Wofford Hts. This information is submitted to the Courier by the groups listed. Please call the phone numbers provided to check times and location.

portables are helping to lighten the load of trash, etc. on the river and in the campgrounds, but there will be plenty to do, so come hang out with Keepers for a couple of hours. For further information, questions or to RSVP, call 760-376-2963, 360324-8178 or email keepersofthekern @gmail.com.

■ Assistance for Veterans July 14 The Bakersfield Vet Center provides counseling services to our Veterans living in remote areas of Kern County.

The Bakersfield Vet Center counselor will be at the Senior Center/Veterans Hall from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. For those Veterans attending the Bakersfield VA Clinic for counseling, their families, and any Veteran that feels the need to readjust to civilian life after service in a combat theatre- call at 661-323-VETS (8387) to make an appointment with them at the Lake Isabella Senior Center.

■ KRV Collaborative July 23 There will not be a Kern River Valley Collaborative meeting this month. It will resume in August. Call 760-379-2556 or go to KRVFRC.org for more information.

■ Commodities distribution July 27 (New day and time) Government food commodities will be distributed to those who qualify on Monday, July 27 at the New Life Church in Wofford Heights, Grace Chapel in Mountain Mesa and at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella.

Distribution is now 10 a.m. to noon.

■ Houchin Blood Drive July 28 The KRV blood drive will take place at the First Baptist Church in Lake Isabella, from noon to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28. When donating, bring picture ID with date of birth, be free from all cold, flu, cold sores or symptoms of infection and eat a meal at least three hours prior to donating.

Remember to wait one year after tattoos and body piercings and you must be at least 16 years old and weigh at least 110 lbs.

■ Prayer Breakfast August 6 The Salvation Army invites the community to join them in prayer for our community, the state and our nation at Nelda’s in Lake Isabella at 7 a.m. All members of the Kern River Valley community are welcome to come and join them in prayer. Please arrive early so as not interrupt prayer in progress. Breakfast is optional. For more information call The Salvation Army at 760-379-4600.

■ Assistance for Veterans August 11 The Bakersfield Vet Center provides counseling services to our Veterans living in remote areas of Kern County.

The Bakersfield Vet Center counselor will be at the Senior Center/Veterans Hall from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. For those Veterans attending the Bakersfield VA Clinic for counseling, their families, and any Veteran who feels the need to readjust to civilian life after service in a combat theatre- call at 661-323-VETS (8387) to make an appointment with them at the Lake Isabella Senior Center.

■ KRVFSC Meeting August 20 On Thursday, Aug. 20, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. the Kern River Valley Fire Safe Council meets in the Supervisor’s conference room, at 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. Minutes of meeting will be posted to krvfiresafecouncil.org.

■ Commodities distribution August 24 Government food commodities will be distributed to those who qualify on Monday Aug. 24 at the New Life Church in Wofford Heights, Grace Chapel in Mountain Mesa and at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella.

Distribution is 10 a.m. to noon.

■ KRV Collaborative August 27 Join with the KRV Collaborative and learn

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Announcements

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Advocates for Library Enhancement meeting Advocates for Library Enhancement will be hosting a community forum for area residents regarding the potential privatization of the Kern County Library System. Topics for discussion will include how privatization might affect county libraries, the history of library funding, and actions that communities can take to share their opinions with the Kern County Board of Supervisors. The meeting will be held on July 13 at 11 a.m. at the Kern River Valley Branch Library. All are invited to attend and refreshments will be served.

Anyone can help plant a tree Forests across America are a prized natural resource, and anyone can help plant trees in these vital areas by joining the Arbor Day Foundation this month. Through the Replanting Our National Forests campaign, the Arbor Day Foundation will honor each new member who joins in July by planting 10 trees in forests that have been devastated by wildfires, insects and disease. The cost for joining the Arbor Day Foundation is a $10 donation.

America’s national forests face enormous challenges, including unprecedented wildfires that have left a backlog of more than 1 million acres in need of replanting. The Foundation has worked with the United States Forest Service for more than 25 years to plant trees in high-need forests. Our national forests provide habitat for wildlife, keep the air clean, and help ensure safe drinking water for more than 180 million Americans.

“Keeping our forests healthy is vital to the health of people and the entire planet,” said Matt Harris, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation. “By planting trees in our national forests, we will preserve precious natural resources and the benefits they provide for generations to come.”

To join the Arbor Day Foundation and help plant trees send a $10 membership contribution to Replanting Our National Forests, Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Ave., Nebraska City, NE 68410 or visit arborday.org/july.

Teens invited to hang out at the local library Looking for fun this summer? Want a cool place to hang out? Your local library has just what you need! Many great events planned with you in mind are being held weekly at the Kern River Valley Branch in Lake Isabella. These events are part of the libraries new Teen Advisory Board. TAB is free and open to all teens grade 6 through 12. New members are always welcome. TAB teens brainstorm and plan programs, advise library staff on books and materials they want to see in the library, earn community service hours and boost their college applications.

Thursday, July 9 at 3 p.m. is Let the Battle Begin! Bring your cards and battle others! Pokemon, Yu Gi Oh, Magic the Gathering: Bring what you have and let’s see who is left standing!

Thursday, July 23 at 4 p.m. is a TAB Meeting to discuss what you liked/did not like, more suggestions, with pizza served. RSVP with library 760-549-2083.

Thursday, July 30 and August 6, both at 3 p.m. these meeting events will be determined at the July 23 meeting.

Thursday, August 13 at 3 p.m. is the Minute to Win It - Ice Cream Social. RSVP with library 760-549-2083.

Also, TAB events can be found on Facebook under KRVTAB and on twitter at KRVLibraryTAB. For questions on any of the TAB events contact the branch at 760-549-2083.

Cooling center to open at 105 and higher Cooling centers will be to the public in Lake Isabella when the temperature is forecast by the National Weather Service to be 105 or higher. The Cooling Center is located at the Kern River Valley Senior/Veterans Building at 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd. It will be open from 1 to 8 p.m. Watch and listen for announcements on your TV, radio, and the Kern County website, co.kern.ca.us. Additionally, all Kern County libraries will be open during their normal library hours. If you need transportation to the cooling center call Kern Regional Transit at 800-323-2396. For more information call Kern County Parks Dept. at 661-868-7000 or Kern County Aging and Adult Services at 800-510-2020.

Valley IRS-impersonation telephone scam target There is an aggressive and sophisticated phone scam targeting taxpayers, including recent immigrants, has been making the rounds throughout the country.

Callers claim to be employees of the IRS, but are not. These con artists can sound convincing when they call. They use fake names and bogus IRS identification badge numbers. They may know a lot about their targets, and they usually alter the caller ID to make it look like the IRS is calling.

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

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■ Assistance for Veterans, September 8 The Bakersfield Vet Center provides counseling services to our Veterans living in remote areas of Kern County. The Bakersfield Vet Center counselor will be at the Senior Center/Veterans Hall from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.

For those Veterans attending the Bakersfield VA Clinic for counseling, their families, and any Veteran that feels the need to readjust to civilian life after service in a combat theatre- call at 661-323-VETS (8387) to make an appointment with them at the Lake Isabella Senior Center.

about vital services and opportunities in the Kern Valley. It meets from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Call 760379-2556 or go to KRVFRC.org for more information.

■ Prayer Breakfast September 3 The Salvation Army invites the community to join them in prayer for our community, the state and our nation at Nelda’s in Lake Isabella at 7 a.m. All members of the Kern River Valley community are welcome to come and join in. Please arrive early so as not interrupt prayer in progress.

Breakfast is optional. For more information call The Salvation Army

■ Houchin Blood Drive September 22 The KRV blood drive will take place at the First

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Remember to wait one year after tattoos and body piercings and you must be at least 16 years old and weigh at least 110 lbs.

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Message of faith

Freedom from or freedom to?

Dan Schlensker Courier Columnist As we celebrate Independence Day we are reminded with thanksgiving of the freedoms we enjoy in the United States of America.

On this day we are Schlensker especially thankful for freedom from the tyranny of a distant country and its manifestations, like “taxation without representation.” And we are thankful for all the men and women, who made sacrifices-many the ultimate sacrifices of their very lives-to procure the freedoms we enjoy.

Over the years our country has gone the way of other countries, as evidenced by history over past centuries, in the direction of another kind of freedom: freedom from what’s been considered to be God’s Law, which also happens to be tantamount to freedom from good common sense! Legislators have made decisions and ratified regulations, which are popular among people at least some people - but are contrary to the way the almighty Creator of the Universe intended for the world and its people to operate.

Recently the redefinition of marriage to allow same-sex unions has added to the atrocity of the legalized taking of unborn human beings through abortion. Our courts have declared our freedom from the divine precepts established by the one, who

engineered and created the cosmos.

One is inclined to wonder where this road of freedom will end. Will it be OK for pedophiles to indulge their inclinations as long as victims consent? Will it be permitted for diagnosed kleptomaniacs to steal, because that’s the way they were born, and that’s what they need to do to be satisfied? Will it be legal for people to indulge their every whim as long as they have money, a power, the ear ear of popular media.

Where’s this all headed?

My prayer is that it is headed toward conviction against this wrongheadedness through confrontation with God’s Word, and, more practically, through playing the tape through to the end to imagine and anticipate the ultimate culmination of this trend. That can best happen when people are led to discover another freedom: freedom from mankind’s sinful desires, in order to honor and serve the Creator.

That freedom was established when the Son of God made the ultimate sacrifice for us when He suffered and died on a cross on a hill outside Jerusalem in order to pay the eternally damning penalty price for all the wrongheadedness of the world. Through His death and resurrection He established a new freedom: freedom for all believers from condemnation before the ultimate Judge, and freedom to thankfully serve God and walk in His way.

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

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

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

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■ First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday 8:30 a.m.

11:00 a.m. School 9:45 a.m. 760-379-5615 ■ Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella.

Sunday 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. 760-379-5640 ■ Mt. View Southern Baptist Church 2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella. Sun. 9:00, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4296 ■ Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall 1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella. 760-379-8672 ■ Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella.

Services Sunday 11 a.m. 760-379-2343 ■ Kern Valley Bible Church 3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 760-379-5482 ■ Church of the Nazarene 2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella.

Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2062

■ Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella. Sunday School & Worship 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2120 ■ Lake Isabella Church of Christ 3711 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Services 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., Wed. 6 p.m. Bible Study Sun. 10 a.m.

■ Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3801 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. 760-379-3206 ■ Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse 3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella. Sunday School 9:45 Services 10:45 a.m., and 5 p.m. Wednesday 6 p.m. 760-379-5819 ■ Salvation Army The local national affiliate Mon. 9 a.m.-1p.m.

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 Capus 16475 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday Service 9 a.m., 760-379-6935 ■ Weldon United Methodist Church 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. Sunday 8:30 a.m.

760-378-2321 ■ Weldon Baptist Church 20674 Highway 178, Weldon. Sunday 10 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. 760-378-4964.

To include your place of worship, send the information to us by e-mail, mail or in person (our address is on page 2).

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Announcements, Continued from page 3 If the phone isn’t answered, the scammers often leave an “urgent” callback request.

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

Free veteran’s services offered Join in at the Ridgecrest Veterans Stand Down on Friday, Sept. 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Catch an early bus over Walker Pass to Kerr McGee Community Center at 100 W. California Ave. and enjoy two delicious meals, clothing, haircuts, veterans benefits information, counseling, VA health screenings, employment, public assistance and much, much more! Take the bus back at 3 p.m. and be home before dark. To volunteer, donate or for more information, call Nick Coy, 760-608-1484 or Carol Coy at 760-608-9251.

Walk for your health “Kern River Valley KRV Walkers” is now on Facebook. Let’s walk! Join the walkers as they get out and walk! Groups are forming all over the valley: Riverkern, Kernville, Wofford Heights, Lake Isabella, Bodfish, Mountain Mesa, South Lake, Weldon and Onyx. If you are not investing in your health and wellness then you are subsidizing your illness and disease. Call Catherine Smith at 805-231-8001 for more information.

The ‘Bread of Life Kitchen’ seeks help to open Help is needed: Volunteers to cook, clean, serve and organize Monday through Friday from 8 to 11 a.m. and donations of a Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer with a food processor attachment and a meat grinder attachment and a large capacity electric rice cooker. Or donate a Costco gift card of any amount to purchase kitchen supplies. On June 1, the kitchen will begin accepting fruit, vegetable and egg donations from our local home growers/farmers. For more information, please contact the Salvation Army at 760 379-4600.

Veterans Resource Center at the Beale Library The Beale Memorial Library Veterans Resource Center now offers information service to veterans 4 to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday. Trained volunteers are on hand to help veterans and their families find information on veteran benefits, programs and services, or assist veterans in filling out online forms. For more information or to make an appointment with a Veterans Benefit Coach, call the Beale Memorial Library at 661-868-0701379-1222 or Norm Cook at 760-3762804 for more information.

Health Insurance Matters

Goodbye doctor Harry P. Thal Courier Columnist Jackie was in the office yesterday looking to purchase a Medicare Supplement. Apparently she called the Medicare Advantage Thal HMO that she has been with for the past two years and cancelled her coverage. I was surprised she was allowed to drop midyear, as this is unusual. She will return to original Medicare the first of next month.

Fortunately, she is in relatively good health for age 83. She has issues that need to be investigated, but so far there is no paper trail so she was able to answer the medical questions on the application with an honest “no.” I asked her why she wants to leave the plan she is on. Her answer didn't surprise me, she needs to change doctors.

As with many other Kern River Valley patients, she has fallen victim to the retirement of Dr. Sawal. Sonya Sawal’s patients needed to find a new physician, and with only four medical practices remaining in the valley, there was a scramble.

The current patients in those medical practices also have to suffer, because of the new increased patient load; wait times are longer for appointments. Those patients in HMO type plans which require referrals to specialists find a longer wait as well, as office staff is also overwhelmed with more new patients.

Now out of the HMO, Jackie has an

appointment with a Bakersfield primary care doctor. As there is no restriction on Medicare providers, she can choose any Medicare PCP she wants that is accepting new patients.

Our country is heading for a national crisis. The Kern River Valley is not the only area with a shortage of primary care physicians. Primary care doctors work long hours but make a lot less money than most specialists. A 2015 survey by Medscape, an information service for physicians, pegged the average salary for family doctors at roughly $195,000. Specialists make twice that, or more.

For medical school graduates, internships in many of the specialty fields are the first to go. At Baystate Health, a teaching hospital in Springfield, MA they often can’t fill all the available spots for primary care residence.

One last point. “No shows” is a plague to your doctor. As busy as he or she is, your cancelling an appointment by just not showing up can be a major problem. That time was to be devoted to you. Now you will try to reschedule, and complicate the demand factor even more. If you will not be able to meet your physician, physician assistant or nurse practitioner, call well in advance. Your provider’s time can be better served helping someone else, rather than waiting for you to show up.

Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurance broker in California (0621106) Thal is on the National Association of Health Underwriters Medicare Advisory Board.

He may be reached at 760-376-2100, harrythal@aol.com or harrythal. com.

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Five ways to "not" sell your home Matt Freeman Courier Columnist Whenever a property is put on the market by a seller it is always with the best intentions of selling.

However there are some things that a Freeman seller can do that can really reduce the chances of that sale happening -- seller ”do-nots.”

■ Overprice. This is by far the worst thing you can do as a seller to hamstring the sale of your property.

Gone are the days when we in the real estate business would say “comps are a tool, but not the rule.”

When a real estate agent could recommend a price and the seller still sell for $100K over or something.

Not so anymore, comparable properties are more important than ever. Banks are tightening their standards and requiring appraisers to not go back more than three months on their reports. Get a good real estate agent that is experienced in estimating property value and price aggressively.

■ Underpay. Here is another biggie. The days of being able to put a listing up for two percent commission and seeing it sell in a week with multiple offers on it are gone as well.

In order to maximize your exposure as a seller, pay the going commission rate or pay more. Real estate folks work hard, and we don’t get a steady paycheck. We only get paid when we sell. So a lot of real estate agents will

not even show a home at reduced commission. Don’t cost yourself an opportunity to sell only to save a buck.

■ Clutter. It is so important to have a clean, presentable home if it is on the market. We all have a lot of personal stuff. You should see the room where I am writing this column. Nevertheless, other people are looking at the house, not the stuff.

Make sure they can see the house through the stuff. Light and airy is the thought here.

■ Not picking the right agent.

Picking someone with a good reputation is important and a good record of sales. Living in the area a long time is a really important trait as well, as is whether they do this profession full-time or not.

Remember, selling a house is a lot more than just putting a sign in the front yard and a couple of pictures on the MLS. Some agents don’t even do that; get someone who will work hard for you.

■ Spending the money before you have it. Don’t! Remember, your home is not valued based on a seller’s needs, it is valued based on, well, its value in the market at the time of the sale. An appraiser won’t care that a seller need $400K for their $150K house because they have to move to a place where houses are $400K. Price aggressively based on your needs and desire to sell and be patient, don’t worry it will happen.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Homes Wanted CASH FOR YOUR HOME TODAY Honesty • Integrity • Confidential

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"Maintenance Service" Electrical • Plumbing • Painting Yard Work • Tree Trimming • Tree Removal • Tractor Work Sprinkler Systems Warner H. Hitch/owner PO Box 1267 Weldon 760-378-3228 Cell: 760-223-2963

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Walk to lake. $290 per month includes water and trash.

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I buy Mobile Homes Cash 24 Hrs Call Bert (760) 964-2514 ____________________________ Lake Isabella -Nice 2bd/2ba MH on 14’x60’ lot, fenced yd, covered porch, large shed, many upgrades, must see! 2807 Erskine Creek Road, Sp #15, only $20,000.

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Wanted to Buy I buy Mobile Homes Cash - 24 Hrs Call Bert - (760) 964-2514 ____________________________ Want to Buy Motorcycle 175 to 250 cc, any condition, on or off road, “Fat Cat” ok. Call Ed (503) 803-2463

Commercial For Rent Wofford Hts - Aprox. 500 sq ft office space in the Post Office Plaza with excellent exposure.

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: LUCKY DOG TRADING CO. (2015-B3437), 1723 l8th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301. Mailing address: 5711 Grandifloras Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93312. REGISTRANT: Jeri Dian James, 5711 Grandifloras Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as an Individual. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Jeri Dian James. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 06/01/2015 and expires 06/01/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk.

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: WALPS ELECTRONICS (2015-B3325), DBA#2: THE COMPUTER SHOP (2015-B3326), 337 West Ridgecrest Boulevard, Ridgecrest, CA 93555.

Mailing address: 337 West Ridgecrest Boulevard, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. REGISTRANT: Tamara L. McBride, 337 West Ridgecrest Boulevard, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Date the business commenced: 2/22/2010.

Business is being conducted as an Individual. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Tamara L. McBride. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 05/26/2015 and expires 05/26/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk.

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

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

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Julio C. Delgado, a Single Man. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 12/28/2006 as Instrument No. 0206318564 in Book --, Page --- and of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 07/15/2015 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California.

Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $269,754.71. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1401 Durham Street, Arvin, CA 93203, A.P.N.: 192-042-10-00. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $269,754.71. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

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

time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt.

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

Date: June 1, 2015.

Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/Default Management/TrusteeServices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE TRUSTEE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier June 19, 26 and July 3, 2015) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2013-04280-CA, A.P.N.: 413173-02-00, Property Address: 724 Kingscross Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93307 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05/16/2006.

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

Date of Sale: 07/17/2015 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $324,190.47.

WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 724 Kingscross Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93307, A.P.N.: 413-173-02-00.

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $324,190.47. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

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

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

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale post-

ponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 9608299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/MortgageSe rvices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServ ices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2013-04280-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

Date: June 2, 2015.

Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/Default Management/TrusteeServices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE TRUSTEE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier June 19, 26 and July 3, 2015) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2014-07520-CA, A.P.N.: 204081-26-00, Property Address: 8525 Satinwood Avenue, California City, CA 93505 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 07/03/2006.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Khai Thanh Phan and Thuy Le Phan, Husband and Wife, and Huan T. Phan and Jacqueline Ho Phan, Husband and Wife. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 07/19/2006 as Instrument No. 0206175030 in Book ---, Page --- and rerecorded on 10/06/2006 as Instrument No. 0206248769 of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California.

Date of Sale: 07/17/2015 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California.

Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $201,829.23. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 8525 Satinwood Avenue, California City, CA 93505, A.P.N.: 204081-26-00. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above.

The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $201,829.23. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

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

Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable,

the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/MortgageS ervices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeSe rvices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2014-07520-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

Date: June 2, 2015.

Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/Default Management/TrusteeServices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE TRUSTEE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier June 19, 26 and July 3, 2015) ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: RIDGECREST MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION (2015- B1048) Street address of business: 1110 Ridgecrest Boulevard, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Mailing address of Business: 1110 Ridgecrest Boulevard, Ridgecrest, CA 93555.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Signed: Amanda Archuleta.

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: KELSO RANCH (2015B3824), 179 Spring Court, Bodfish, CA 93205. Mailing address: 179 Spring Court, Bodfish, CA 93205. REGISTRANTS: John David Kelso, 179 Spring Court, Bodfish, CA 93205 and Kimberly Marie Kelso, 179 Spring Court, Bodfish, CA 93205. Date the business commenced: 01/01/2014.

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

Signed: John Kelso. This statement

filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 06/18/2015 and expires 06/18/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier June 26, July 3, 10 and 17, 2015.

NOTICE OF PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE Superior Court of California, County of Kern, Case Number S-1501-FL632262 Petitioner: Carly Snow. Respondent: Thomas Smith. Petition for Dissolution of Marriage filed April 26, 2015, in the Superior Court of California, County of Kern, 1215 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301, Metropolitan District by Petitioner Carly Snow.

Legal relationship: married. Residence Requirements: Petitioner and Respondent have been a resident of this state for at least six months and of this county, for at least three months immediately preceding the filing of this Petition (at least one person in the legal relationship must comply with this requirement). Date of Marriage: July 25, 2012. Date of Separation: April 11, 2015. There are no minor children.

Petitioner requests that the court make the following orders: Divorce of the marriage based on irreconcilable differences. Terminate (end) the court's ability to award support to the Petitioner and Respondent. Separate Property: There are no such assets or debts known of to be confirmed by the court. Petitioner: Carly Snow (in pro per), 7305 Etter Street, Bakersfield, CA 93308, (661) 345-5251 (Published by the Kern River Courier June 26, July 3, 10 and 17, 2015) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: AABLE STORAGE (2015B3897), 1400 Mahan Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555.

Mailing address: 1210 West Graaf Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. REGISTRANTS: George A. Bertrand, Jr., 1210 West Graaf Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555 and Carolyn L. Bertrand, 1210 West Graaf Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555 .

Date the business commenced: 06/30/2005. Business is being conducted as Co-Partners. 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: Carolyn L. Bertrand. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 06/22/2015 and expires 06/22/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier July 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2015.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2013-28448, A.P.N.: 494-49106-00, Property Address: 8315 Eagles Landing Drive, Bakersfield, California 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 04/12/2012.

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: Ramon Lopez, a Married Man as his Sole and Separate Property.

Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 11/21/2005 as Instrument No. 0205324119 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California.

Date of Sale: 07/29/2015 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: $145,559.60. 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: 8315 Eagles Landing Drive, Bakersfield, California 93312, A.P.N.: 494-491-06-00. 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 $145,559.60. 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: 2013-28448.

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 18, 2015.

Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/Default Management/TrusteeServices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE TRUSTEE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier July 3, 10 and 17, 2015) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: EL ADOBE MEXICAN RESTAURANT (2015-B3960), 2620 Ming Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93304.

Mailing address: 2620 Ming Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93304. REGISTRANT: El Adobe Group Incorporated, 2620 Ming Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93304.

Date the business commenced: 05/31/2010. 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: Sergio A. Olivares. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 06/24/2015 and expires 06/24/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier July 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2015.

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Friday, July 3, 2015 ‘Heli’ of a new tender On the morning of Monday, June 29, Chief Marshall and Deputy Chief Silliman delivered new Helitender 408 to the crew at Keene Helibase that also helps to serve the Kern Valley.

The Helitender is a support vehicle that transports additional crew members and gear, and responds to assignments with the helicopter.

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Plan, Continued from page 1 camping, mining, etc., and heritage preservation and interpretive value.

The BLM team recommended additional staffing, improved signage, kiosks web presence and brochures, stabilization and interpretation of historic structures and trail maintenance and signing following OHV grant cultural inventory, as well as long term management. They suggested that perhaps a trail system with maintained loops of consistent designated difficulty and width be developed while keeping all singletrack opportunities. They also suggested that clear signage in the Keyesville area would be helpful.

Campground/ camping must provide experiences that people are looking for such as shade and river access, opportunities for large groups, consider level of development in between developed campground and dispersed (designated sites) in the Dam Recreational Management Zone and have staff presence for rapid response to problems like graffiti and trash.

To counteract the deterioration of heritage resource sites, unsafe structures, looting and vandalism, and the

need for public access, some kind of interpretation of history and pre-history for mining history, and Tubatulabal history, using care to ensure that interpretation does not lead to further degradation by stabilizing and restoring structures for public use, maybe using the Walker Cabin as an interpretive site/educational center, and developing an interpretive trail.

Historic mining features have been damaged and the rules and administrative boundaries have been unclear.

There has been a loss of minerals in mining claims to non-claimants and burdensome restrictions there. In Keyesville, there is recreational mining and mining on private claims. Some solutions to the issues raised in the mining discussion included development of a permit system with maps of acceptable places to dig and clear explanations of equipment rules and historic and cultural features to avoid.

The next steps in this endeavor will include a cultural inventory, a Trails Unlimited or other trail specialist inventory of routes and recommendations for system design and modification, a draft plan and alternatives, a proposed plan and environmental assessment and decision and implementation.

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Flag Flying Holidays

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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Flying and caring for the American flag 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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Thunderbird were converted into group campgrounds and can be reserved through Recreation.gov. These changes July 4th Weekend marks the cele- have already significantly reduced the bration of countries independence. negative impacts caused by previous Campgrounds are open for the sum- overcrowding such as extreme littering, mer season, and you can visit recre- improper disposal of human waste, and ation.gov to search for and reserve a damage to vegetation. An Upper Kern site at many of your favorite camp- River map showing these sites is availgrounds. All Forest roads and trails able on our website and can be picked are also open for hikers, mountain- up at one of our offices. bikers, horseback riders, and off-highDistrict Ranger Al Watson will again way vehicle enthusiasts to get outside temporarily waive day-use and and enjoy their public lands. overnight camping fees at Auxiliary Please be aware that campfire Dam, Old Isabella, and South Fork restrictions are in effect, and camp- Recreation from July 1 to October 1. In fires are only allowed in campsites and response to continued drought condiday-use areas outtions, all coin-operlined by the curated showers on rent Forest Order the Kern River which is posted Ranger District will on fs.usda.gov/ be inoperable for sequoia and availthe summer to able at Forest conserve water for ALL FIREWORKS ARE Service offices. drinking and flush ILLEGAL IN THE KERN This explains that toilets. Live Oak RIVER VALLEY persons with a North, Live Oak valid California South, and Live VIOLATORS ARE SUBJECT Campfire Permit Oak Group TO A $1,500 FINE may have a campCampgrounds will CALL 661-862-6070 fire or charcoal remain closed for barbecue in areas the duration of TO REPORT VIOLATORS exempt from fire 2015, unless needrestrictions. ed.

Smoking is allowed within an The Blackrock Visitor Center is open enclosed vehicle or building or the and ready for visitors to the high counareas exempt from fire restrictions. try, and it is open Thursday through Operating an internal combustion Monday (closed Tuesday and engine is allowed on a designated Wednesday). The Lake Isabella Office is National Forest System road, trail, or open Monday through Friday; and the in areas exempt from fire restrictions Kernville Office is open seven days per listed. week. All office operating hours are The District took steps in 2014 to from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Plan your trip promote a healthy ecosystem along to the Forest now; and if you have any the Wild and Scenic Upper Kern questions or want more information, River. Camping is now permitted only contact the Kernville Office at 760-376in developed (fee) campgrounds and 3781, the Lake Isabella Office at 760-379designated dispersed (free) camping 5646, or the Blackrock Visitor Center at areas along the Upper Kern River.

559-539-2607 ext. 72276.

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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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Heidi Carter-Escudero, Department of Human Services Courier Release The Department of Human Services, with support from First 5 Kern, the Kern County Network for Children "Kern Cares" coalition and their 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 15th, 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, at least seven children have died due to hyperthermia nationwide, including our first California tragedy June 24 in Pomona, California.

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Safely surrender instead Kern County Department of Human Services Courier Plea For most people, the birth of a child is a happy occasion celebrated with family and friends. But for some women, childbirth becomes a crisis - and the decisions made following an infant's birth can be a matter of life or death for the child.

The Safely Surrendered Baby Law responds to the increasing number of newborn infant deaths due to abandonment in unsafe locations. First signed into law in January 2001, the Safely Surrendered Baby Law became permanent in January 2006. The law's intent is to save the lives of newborn infants at risk of abandonment by encouraging parents or persons with lawful custody to safely surrender the infant within 72 hours of birth, with no questions asked. The law exists so that these infants will not be

harmed because the mother abandons them, or fails to provide them with care, sometimes leaving them to die.

To date, 48 babies have been safely surrendered in Kern County since we began tracking those babies in 2006.

Three infants have already been safely surrendered this year 2015.

Since the law was put into place, the task of educating our Kern County residents about this law has fallen to a coalition of dedicated individuals representing a long list of departments, non-profits, hospitals, and stakeholders. We hope that you can assist us with delivering this important message to the people of Kern County, all with the hope that no baby will be abandoned in our Community.

Don't abandon your baby. Safely surrender your baby into the hands of any Fire Station or Emergency room personnel. It's safe, legal, and no one has to know.

PICKS OF THE WEEK “Ex Machina” (R) -- Ava (Alicia Vikander) is a special creation with an angelic face on her synthetic body, but the real question is if she has real feelings in whatever approximates her heart. A young programmer (Domhnall Gleeson) is brought to an enigmatic CEO's (Oscar Isaac) mountain hideaway to be the final piece of the test -- he will have regular meetings with Ava to see just how well her simulated intellect and emotions hold up to human interaction. This is only the shiny chrome surface of the story, with many intriguing and unexpected emotional machinations beneath.

Written and directed by Alex Garland (writer of "Sunshine" and "28 Days Later"), the film shows that Garland has fine-tuned his knack for plugging deep into humanity in the confines of a claustrophobic sci-fi thriller. The plot, themes, questions and ideas all go well beyond "guy has weird feelings for a robot that also might have feelings."

“The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” (PG) -- In this sequel to the story of a group of Brit seniors finding a second act in India, things pick up a few months after the first movie left off, and our band of lovable retirees have been adjusting to new lives. Muriel (Maggie Smith) is helping the young hotel manager, Sonny (Dev Patel), with the business.

The others (Billy Nighy, Judi Dench,

Dow AgroSciences continues its commitment to the agriculture industry by sponsoring the USA Rice Federation National Rice Month Scholarship Program, expanding the opportunity from students in U.S.- rice producing counties to students in all U.S. rice-producing states.

High school graduates in the 2015-16 school year are encouraged to apply for scholarships totaling $8,500. To apply, students must create a promotional program that highlights U.S.-grown rice for National Rice Month in September.

Applicants can submit a synopsis of their promotion in a variety of ways, including in video format, which will be accepted this year for the first time.

The scholarship program is now open to students who live in any county in Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri and Texas. Three scholarships will be awarded based on the originality and effectiveness of the winning entries.

Because the scholarship emphasizes education, the students' efforts also help build awareness of the valuable contributions the rice industry makes to this country's economy, Huff says.

Nicholas Schafer, a high school senior from Carlisle, Arkansas, was the grand-prize scholarship winner in 2014 for his promotion titled "Do you Know Where Your Rice Comes From?" The

Celia Imrie) paddle into their own romantic situations, all set to the beat of preparations for Sonny's upcoming traditional Indian wedding.

It's sweet, predictable, easygoing and affectionately held together by the cluster of stars at the center.

Instead of the surprising charm of the first, we get the warm familiarity of an OK sequel, which shouldn't deter fans of the first. If you can sit through two good episodes of "Downton Abbey" without getting restless, then you can probably handle a stay at this hotel.

“Paul Blart 2” (PG) -- After triumphing over a gang of skaters threatening his shopping mall, the titular portly mall cop (Kevin James) returns for another allegedly wacky misadventure as a miscast action hero in an unlikely plot. When Paul brings his teen daughter (Raini Rodriguez) to a security convention in Las Vegas, he finds himself as the bumbling Die Hard-er in an art heist run by a maniac (Neal McDonough), who forces out a few of the films scarce laughs. The movie squeaks by with a few cheap chuckles and a lot of duds. © 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Scholarship expands eligibility promotion educated children from his community about the origin of their food and the intricacies of farming.

"They need to understand all the hard work put into growing rice," Schafer says. "It's not just something you get from a grocery store. There's a lot behind it, and they need to understand the importance of where it comes from."

Promotions must be executed in September, and applications must be submitted by Oct. 15, 2015. Scholarship forms and additional guidelines are available at the USA Rice Federation website.

"The USA Rice Federation is proud to once again partner with Dow AgroSciences, which funds these three scholarship awards, to support the rice industry and education of our youth," says Betsy Ward, president and CEO of the USA Rice Federation. "Students who participate do an excellent job promoting the importance of U.S.grown rice and its role in their home states."

The grand-prize winner will receive a $4,000 scholarship and a trip with a chaperone this December to the award ceremony at the 2015 USA Rice Outlook Conference in New Orleans.

The second-place winner will receive a $3,000 scholarship, and the third-place winner will receive a $1,500 scholarship.

Visit DowRiceHerbicides.com for more information.

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24 chicken drumsticks For the marinade: 16 tablespoons tomato ketchup 16 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 9 tablespoons clear honey 1 1/2 lbs soft dark brown sugar 1 cup red wine vinegar 2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce Salt & fresh ground pepper Place the drumsticks in a large shallow dish.

Mix together all the marinade ingredients and pour over the drumsticks.

Place the dish in the fridge and marinate for 12 hours.

Cook on a hot barbecue or under the grill for 20 minutes basting occasionally with the remaining marinade.

Bodfish Bob’s Barbecue Hot Dogs 1 pkg. hot dogs 1 medium, chopped onion 2 Tbsp. vinegar 1 Tbsp. flour 1 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp. chili powder 1/2 c. catsup 2 tsp. brown sugar 2 Tbsp. hot water Prick each hot dog with a fork.

Place hot dogs in greased casserole dish. Mix all other ingredients and pour over hot dogs. Bake at 350° for 1 hour.

Bodfish Bob’s Pickle Cheese Dogs 6 hot dog buns 6 hot dogs, chopped 1/2 c. pickle relish 3/4 c. shredded cheese (American, Colby or Cheddar) Combine chopped hot dogs, cheese and relish. Fill hot dog buns with mixture. Wrap individually in foil. Heat at 350° for 20 minutes.

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Best time to fish for catfish is in the early morning or after dark, this is when they are most active. They are sensitive to light and their habits do change during mid-day typically they slow down and get into shady areas and quite feeding though they usually eat all day during the spawn in shallow water this time of year.

For night fishing, find a spot on shore that has both shallow and deep water and that has current, even some wave action is fine, catfish feed when the water is roiled and a windy day is a great day! Fish different depths put rods out shallow close to shore, put rods out deep then tie on a plastic worm or a shad pattern crankbait and start casting that 'til dark good chance you will catch both bass and catfish.

When the catfish are on in Isabella, it is not uncommon to have a 100 fish night, with some of them being big cats, we have some monsters in this lake and with the lower water levels the fishing is just getting better. Same amount of fish but less water means more opportunities for the fisherman. So if you are tired of sitting at home watching TV, and the heat go down to the lake, get yourself a nice spot, something to eat and drink and a nice chair and catch some fish with your family, it's a lot of fun!

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General Drainage Area 2,093 Square Miles Capacity, Gross Pool 570,000 Acre-Ft. Surface Area, Gross Pool 11,400 Shoreline, Gross Pool 38 miles Length, Gross Pool 9 miles Main Dam Maximum Height 185 Feet Length at Crest 1695 Feet Auxiliary Dam Maximum Height 100 Feet Maximum Length 3,257 Feet Lake Construction Started March 1948 Finished April 1953

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Volunteers clear forest trails Kern River Ranger District Courier Community Recently volunteers cleared portions of the Woodpecker and Cannell trails, on the Kern River Ranger District of the Sequoia National Forest.

On Friday, June 26, 2015, 4 volunteers, Mike Smith, Kevin Wallace and Yassine Dhane, members of the Los Padres Forest Association, and leader Larry Leathers, a local Sequoia National Forest volunteer, began their work on the Woodpecker trail (#34E08).

The group removed downed trees blocking a portion of the trail, utilizing chainsaws and performing brushing (removing overgrown brush along trails) in areas heavily covered in brush.

Upon completion, of this first stretch, approximately 4 miles were

cleared from Taylor Meadow to the Domeland Wilderness boundary.

Breaking into two teams the group was able to clear another 2 miles of downed trees along the Big Meadow Trail (#34E15). The group continued for two days, clearing brush and/or removing downed trees for 3 more miles of trail, from Cannell Meadow (#33E22) to the Pine Flat road (#24S12).

The volunteers spotted several species of wildlife including a black bear and a fringe toed sand lizard in addition to seeing several bear, deer and bobcat tracks.

The Sequoia National Forest recognizes the tremendous amount of work completed by this group and the many other volunteer organizations on the forest.

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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Recreation information

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

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

Kern County Fire Stations

General information

■ 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

Recent volunteers cleared portions of the Woodpecker and Cannell trails, on the Kern River Ranger District of the Sequoia National Forest.

McCray & Laurel, Mountain Mesa 760-379-2681

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

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During the summer time in the KRV is a wonderful time to catch the king of the lake, the catfish! We have some big ones too!

Freeman Lake Isabella has two types of catfish, Channel Cats and White Cats. I have heard rumors about Blue Catfish and Bullheads being caught but have never caught or personally seen them so if anybody catches one, send me pictures you will make the paper!

White cats can be identified by their larger head while Channel Cats are sleeker and the younger ones have some small spots. Both make for a great fish fry! Channel Cats get upwards of 40 lbs though a big one is a 30 lb fish and White Cats will hit 25 lbs for a big one average size being around 3-5 lbs.

Catching catfish in Lake Isabella is pretty simple. Use chicken livers, clams, cut shad or if you can get your hands on the good stuff, some live shad! Fish the shallows with a bobber and a live shad or a crawdad tail, or fish the deeper water with the cut baits. I have caught catfish on hot dogs, shrimp, and cut tuna pieces. All kinds of stuff: they eat a variety of things usually the smellier the better!

Channel Catfish also are known for hitting lures they are caught all the time on crappie jigs, Kastmasters while jigging, even plastic worms and

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

• Advertising • Weddings • Events Banner sponsors: Cheryl's Diner Click Realty Frandy Campground Kern River Courier Pine Cone Inn

Starlite Lounge Supporting sponsors: Big Blue Bear Kernville Automotive Kellee Scott Insurance Kern Valley Livestock Co.

Primo’s Liquor & Deli Riverbend Cottage Riverside One Stop Sierra Gateway Markets The Cracked Egg The Mother Lode

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www.kernrivercourier.com Friday, July 3, 2015 Color gone wild The sky over Isabella Lake bursts with color thanks to the efforts of the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce.

The fireworks are funded entirely by community donations Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier

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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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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 and prosafe, healthy and happy. Pets often vide a favorite toy or blanket for comfort. become frightened and frantic by the ■ If you know that your pet is seriously noise and commotion of July 4th cele- distressed by loud noises, consult with brating: excited voices, loud music, fire- your veterinarian before the holiday for works. Frightened pets are at risk of ways to help alleviate the fear and anxiescaping the safety of their normally ety your pet may experience. tranquil environ■ Never leave pets ments in search of outside unattended, Each year Kern County Animal calmer surroundeven in a fenced Services takes in a number of "July ings. yard or on a chain.

"Each year Kern 4th" pets - dogs or cats-- who run off In their fear, pets County Animal during fireworks celebrations who normally Services takes in a wouldn't leave the - KCAS yard, may escape number of "July 4th" pets - dogs or and become lost, or cats-- who run off during fireworks cele- become entangled in their chain, risking brations and are rescued by Animal injury or even death.

Control Officers or Good Samaritans ■ Make sure your pets are wearing idenwho bring them to the safety of our shel- tification tags so that if they do become ter," said Maggie Kalar, Public lost, they can be returned promptly by a Information Officer with Kern County neighbor or Good Samaritan. Animals Animal Services. "We want pets to found running at-large should be taken remain with their families at home and to the local animal shelter, where they not enter our shelters this year." will have the best chance of being reunitWith some advance planning, you can ed with their owners. enjoy the excitement of July 4th and ■ If you plan to go away for the holiday, know that your pet is safe, sound and make sure your pet is properly cared for enjoying a bit of peace and quiet. by a neighbor, relative, or close friend.

To protect your pet during this July Make sure that your pet-sitter is aware of 4th celebration, take these precautions: these precautions for the holiday as well.

■ Do not take your pet to fireworks disLoud noises, confusion and fireworks plays. are not the only hazards that pets can ■ Do not leave your pet in the car - with face during the holiday. Alcoholic drinks; only hot air to breathe inside a car, your insect repellents; citronella candles; pet can suffer serious health effects, even insect coils; oil products; matches; lighter death, in a few short minutes. It is also fluid and, glow jewelry all have the against the law. 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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Continued from page 12 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 American- style 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 sixinch, eight-inch, 10-inch, 12-inch, 16inch, 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

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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.

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4. INVENTIONS: Who invented Tupperware?

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6. U.S. PRESIDENTS: How old was Ronald Reagan when he was inaugurated?

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TAURUS (Apr. 20 to May 20) Let your sharp Taurean business insight guide you when considering a "dream deal." Without all the facts, it could turn into a nightmare. Remember: Investigate before investing.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Sharing so much of your time and your gifts with others is what you do so well, and this week, don't be surprised if others want to share with you. Enjoy the experience.

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Perhaps you're too close to it. Take some time to reassess what went wrong, and then see where things can be set right.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Leonine pride could be piqued a bit when someone else appears to be standing in your light. Be patient and resist the urge to growl at the interloper. You'll soon be the "mane" attraction again.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) A professional situation benefits from your clear assessment of the circumstances involved. On the personal side, that new

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LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) More good news about a loved one helps reassure others who could not share your more-optimistic view before.

Continue to help everyone in need of your comforting presence.

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) A career change is still in your aspect, but a potential workplace change could be what you've been looking for. See what develops before making any drastic moves.

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Flag, Continued from page 9 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.

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