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Michael Batelaan Courier Breaking news A man suspected in recent week-long kidnapping, murder and injuring deputies launched a manhunt across the east side of the Kern River Valley this week. Three men were kidnapped and held in a remote Twin Oaks cabin last week and then on July 30, David Louis Markiewitz, a 64-year-old retired dentist from Tehachapi was found shot to death in his family's cabin in Jawbone Canyon, approximately ten miles from the kidnapping incident. Two days later, a nighttime ambush occurred relatively close to the Jawbone Canyon incident in which two Kern County Sheriff SWAT deputies, Michael Booker and Jose Perez, were wounded. A command post was set up at South Fork Middle School about 30 miles southeast of the

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search area. Kern County Sheriff Public Information Officer Ray Pruitt stated that the manhunt is now focused on a five-mile square area bordering on the Piute Mountains where the suspect is believed to be hiding. The search has drawn assistance from twelve other law enforcement agencies, including the US Forest Service, BLM, CDFW, the Ridgecrest, California City and Bakersfield Police Departments, and the Los Angeles and Tulare Sheriff Offices. Pruitt advises that more than 75 law enforcement personnel have been actively involved at all times with the search, either at the command center, in the air or on the ground. The Department of Human Services, Red Cross, and Liberty Ambulance are also at the command center providing assistance. In addition, media from local and some national

Kern Valley Terry McNally, PIO Courier Just in The Superior Court of Kern County has announced that restoration of limited court services will begin in the Kern River Branch Court on Wednesday, Aug. 19. Services will include the hearing of filings for limited civil and small claims matters for local residents. Local law enforcement and other government agencies will also be filing traffic and other infractions to be heard at the local branch. The Court will open on Wednesdays at 8:30 a.m. and hearings will begin generally at 9 a.m. “We are very happy that

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Composite sketch of suspect and description: White male, 30-35 years old, 5'8", 160 lbs., long brown hair, blue eyes, wearing a green bandana, corduroy hat, olive green shirt, and pants. He is described as being dirty in appearance with sun-weathered skin. Anyone seeing a person matching this description should call KCSO at 661-861-3110 or 800-861-3110. If you you are in danger, call 911.

outlets are on hand. The USFS closed all forest service land in the Piute Mountains, trails in the Piute Mountains, and roads leading into the Piute Mountains until further notice. Additionally, the Pacific Crest Trail is closed from Hwy 58 to Bird Springs Pass. And the ongoing search has caused the closures of the Piute Mountain and South Fork Elementary and South Fork Middle Schools.

to hold court again we can once again begin to provide services to the Lake Isabella community,” said Judge Kenneth Pritchard, Supervising Judge for the Eastern District. “Getting this court back in operation is a team effort and my court staff and the volunteer pro tem judges should be congratulated for their efforts to get this project going so quickly.” The Kern River Branch Court is located in Lake Isabella at 7046 Lake Isabella Blvd. It was closed two years ago due to state budget cuts. Residents should still file their court documents at the Ridgecrest Branch located at 132 E. Coso Street. Payments can be

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The Kern River Valley Education and Cultural Foundation, along with your Kern Valley Healthcare District and Gary Charlon’s State Farm Insurance, is proud to announce the return of the River Rhythms concert series in Kernville’s Riverside Park.

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Each Friday in August, bring the family, lawn chairs and blankets to the park for a gathering of the community and live performances from talented musicians such as local Stoneflys on Aug. 7, Out of the Blue on Aug. 21, and the Happiness Jazz Band with Bobby Pierce, Aug. 14 and Will Call on Aug. 28. These are free, family-friendly concerts from 6 to 9 p.m. each Friday in August with opening entertainment at 6 p.m.. The Kern Valley Hospital Auxiliary will be accepting donations with all going to the education and cultural efforts by the allvolunteer KRV Education and Cultural Foundation. Light snacks and drinks will be available for purchase. Come early to enjoy the opening entertainment. For more information contact Charlie Busch at Kern River Radio at 760-376-4500.

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made by telephone or online. More information can be found at www.kern. court.ca.gov. “It took us more time than anticipated to get some of the technical connections with the local phone provider so that our computers could communicate with the primary servers,” said Terry McNally, Court Executive Officer for the Superior Court. All Misdemeanor cases will continue to be heard at the Ridgecrest Branch Court facility and Felony cases are heard in the Superior Court, Metro Division, 1415 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield. For questions concerning cases at the Kern River Branch call 760-384-5900. nature

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weather Friday high 88° Warm; clouds and sun Friday low 59° Clear Saturday high 89° Warm with sunshine Saturday low 62° Clear Sunday high 94° Mostly sunny Sunday low 65° Clear Accuweather.com

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Smoke lingers over valley Michael Batelaan Courier 4-1-1 The Cabin Fire is a lightning caused fire that began July 19. The size of the fire now at 4,294 acres continues to burn northeast. The fire containment was 0 percent Wednesday with a no e s t i m a t e d Containment Date. No structures have been destroyed. Total personnel assigned to the fire at 435 as of press time with only one injury reported. The east side of the fire near the Little Kern River remains active with the fire burning toward the northeast away from communities. Consistent with the direction provided in the Wilderness Act, firefighters are to use Minimum Impact Suppression Tactics. A portion of the Golden Trout Wilderness is closed due to the Cabin Fire. Visitors to the Sequoia National Forest and the Kern River Valley should continue to experience smoke from the Cabin, Fire. Information on how to limit your exposure to smoke can be found on the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control Districts website.

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water data: Wednesday 6 p.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 32,558 acre-feet 2014 Reservoir peak 80,737 acre-feet Pool maximum 568,075 acre-feet Pool safety limit 360,000 acre-feet Upper Kern Inflow 136 cfs Lower Kern Outflow 119 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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■ Art opening August 7 Ryuu Leigh Pasamanick is having her first art showing at the Kernville Museum, 49 Big Blue Road Friday, Aug. 7 through the Saturday, Aug. 29. Don’t miss the opening from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served.

■ River Rhythms August 7 The Kern River Valley Education and Cultural Foundation’s park concerts series starts tonight at 7 p.m. at Riverside Park. Bring a chair. For information call Charlie Busch at Kern River Radio, 760-376-4500, or email Charlie@KernRiverRadio.com ■ Keepers of the Kern lake cleanup August 8 Isabella Lake clean up. Meet at Old Isabella Road Parking Lot at 7 a.m. Keepers and the mighty Trash Warriors are making a difference holding regular clean up events and you can be a part. For further information, or to RSVP, call 760-376-2963, 360-324-8178 or email keepersofthekern@gmail.com. ■ Mountain Mesa Neighborhood Watch August 8 The Kern County Sheriff department will be on hand to discuss the Neighborhood Watch Program and home owner issues at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8 at the Eagles Lodge, 12251 Highway 178 in Mountain Mesa.

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. ■ 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (3rd Fri.) Valley Caregiver Resource Center caregiver support at CCS, 2731 Nugget Ave. Lake Isabella. 661-821-1626.

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.

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

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

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

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

■ Keepers of the Kern river cleanup August 10 and 11 Please come join the effort to keep our valley free from excessive trash and debris. It only takes a couple of hours a week for you to help “make a difference.” Volunteers are what makes this all work. Meet at Headquarters Campground parking area above Riverkern just north of Kernville at 7 a.m. each day. For further information, questions or to RSVP, call 760-376-2963, 360-324-8178, or email keepersofthekern@gmail.com.

■ Be bear aware August 11 Bear hunting is almost non-existent due to a change in the hunting laws and they are not good to eat, so the bear population will be a growing problem. Thus the LIBPOA will host the one-hour CDFW presentation at their next general meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 11 at 6 p.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Call 760-379-5552. ■ Keepers of the Kern cleanup August 13 Please come join Keepers of the Kern’s effort to keep our valley free from excessive trash and debris. Meet at 7 a.m. at the large dumpster in the Keyesville area just south of the bridge on Highway 155. For further information, questions or to RSVP, call 760-376-2963, 360-324-8178, or email keepersofthekern @gmail.com. ■ 9:30 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), Dam Quilters, senior apts., Lake Isabella. 760-223-0762. ■ 9:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 661-867-2579. ■ 10:00 a.m., T.A.P. Thought and Perception, Tank Park, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3304. ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella. ■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commerce, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5236. ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge, Mt. Mesa. 760-376-3138. ■ 1 - 2:30 p.m., Grief Support Group, Optimal Hospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion Riders Post 711 VFW, Senior Center Lake Isabella. Dark July/August. ■ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Live band. ■ 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, 2nd and 4th, except holidays,Wofford Blvd., Wofford Hts. ■ 7 p.m., Al-Anon, Christ's Fellowship Church, Wofford Hts.. 760-417-0199 or 760-379-7312 ■ 7 p.m. (3rd Wed.), Fish & Game Habitat Club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-9114.

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

AA Meetings

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

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. This information is submitted to the Courier by the groups listed. Please call the phone numbers provided to check times and location.

■ River Rhythms August 14 The Kern River Valley Education and Cultural Foundation’s park concerts series continues. Hear the Jazz sounds of the Happiness Jazz Band with Bobby Pierce at 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 14 at Riverside Park. Bring a chair. For information and sponsorship opportunities, call Charlie Busch at Kern River Radio, 760-376-4500, or email Charlie@KernRiverRadio.com ■ Back to School carnival August 15 Kern River Valley Elks’ 9th annual Kids Back to School Carnival is on Saturday, Aug. 15 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. School children age 5 to 13 (kindergarten through 8th grade), will get free backpacks loaded with school supplies. Bring the kids and get them prepared for school. It’s free! ■ Mystery Lantern Tour August 15 During the lantern tour, J. Corlew will recount the eerie legends of the valley and focus on the numerous controversial paranormal events and sightings. At Silver City Ghost Town, 3829 Lake Isabella Blvd in Bodfish. $15 all ages. 8 to 10:30 p.m. Payment cash only at gate or advance tickets by credit card. Questions or advance tickets contact 760-379-5146. ■ KRVFSC Meeting August 20 On Thursday, Aug. 20, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., the Kern River Valley Fire Safe Council meets in the Supervisor’s conference room, at 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. Minutes of the meeting will be posted to krvfiresafecouncil.org. ■ River Rhythms August 21 The Kern River Valley Education and Cultural Foundation’s park concerts series continues. The Kern Valley favorite, Out of the Blue will perform in their Americana style at 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 21 at Riverside Park. For information call Charlie Busch at Kern River Radio, 760376-4500, or Charlie@KernRiverRadio.com ■ Commodities distribution August 24 Government food commodities will be distributed to those who qualify on Monday, Aug. 24 at the New Life Church in Wofford Heights, Grace Chapel in Mountain Mesa and at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Distribution is 10 a.m. to noon. ■ KRV Collaborative August 27 Join with the Kern River Valley Collaborative and learn about vital services and opportunities in the Kern Valley. It meets from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Call 760-379-2556 or go to KRVFRC.org for more information. ■ River Rhythms August 28 The Kern River Valley Education and Cultural Foundation’s park concerts series continues on Friday, Aug. 28. The series wraps up with the classic rock of the Will Call Band at 7 p.m. at Riverside Park. Bring a chair. For information call Charlie Busch at Kern River Radio, 760-376-4500, or email Charlie@KernRiverRadio.com. ■ Mystery Lantern Tour August 29 During the lantern tour, J. Corlew will recount the eerie legends of the valley and focus on the numerous controversial paranormal events and sightings, at Silver City Ghost Town, 3829 Lake Isabella Blvd in Bodfish. $15 all ages. 8 to 10:30 p.m. Payment cash only at gate or advance tickets by credit card. Questions or purchase advance tickets contact 760-379-5146. Submissions to the free Courier Calendar must be received on Tuesday by 1 p.m. in order to make each Friday’s issue. Events must be open to the public and if there is any cost, it must be listed. Items submitted for our free Calendar listings may be shortened. Submitted items deemed general business advertising will not be accepted. Some event information is gathered from the chambers and KRVR.

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Adventures on a destroyer Rod Middleworth Courier Columnist

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Mountain Mesa Neighborhood Watch meeting Mountain Mesa homeowners will be holding an informative meeting on a Neighborhood Watch Program. This meeting is to address issues in the Mountain Mesa community. Questions regarding other neighborhoods in our valley can be addressed after the meeting. The Kern County Sheriff Department Crime Prevention Office will be onsite to inform, educate and discuss issues of what we can do as individual homeowners and a community to create a safer neighborhood in which to reside. The meeting will be held at the Eagles Lodge in Mountain Mesa at 12251 Highway 178 on Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 6 p.m.

Animal Services starts summer adoption promotion

Thinking back to my four years of naval service, it was exciting. The first two years were spent on a destroyer learning how to sink submarines. Middleworth Conversely, my last two years were spent on a submarine, learning how to torpedo destroyers! Some of the things that happened while I was on destroyer duty were worth remembering. One time on the ship, about 20 miles from Pearl Harbor, we were asked to be a target from one of the Submarines stationed there. The plan was for the Submarine to locate and fire a dummy torpedo at us. We were told not to take evasive action and that the torpedo would quit running and surface about 500 yards before it could hit us. But instead of shutting down and rising to the surface, the torpedo kept going and struck one of our two propellers severely damaging it. Because of the damage and we had to be towed in. One night, when we were sailing in the Jima Islands, I was sleeping in the forward 40 millimeter gun mount with my head on a life jacket and my body on the cold steel deck. When suddenly something wet, scaly and winged hit me in the face! It start-

ed flopping around, and I saw that it was a very large flying fish. Then I heard splashing and thumping on the deck where huge schools of fish were being disturbed by our ship. For the next 20 minutes, we could see hundreds of flying fish shining in the moonlight. I remember best the story of the errant watermelon. My first three months on the Edmonds was spent serving and cleaning up after the Officers ate their meals. One evening I served watermelon and kept a whole one hidden in a locker for me to eat later. Around 10 p.m. I took the watermelon into the forward paint locker and ate the heart of the melon. It was sweet, juicy and forbidden. To get rid of the rest, I placed one half of the melon on top of the other half, balanced them on one hand and started up the 12-foot ladder to the hatch where I planned to throw it overboard. I took the ladder one rung at a time with my left hand, I would catch a rung, reach quickly up to the next and was almost to the hatch when I slipped and fell about eight feet onto my butt. I bounced and the watermelon destroyed itself all over the paint locker. Hearing a noise, the officer of the deck looked down the hatch, saw me with melon splattered everywhere. He looked at me and said, “I didn’t see anything,” and shut the hatch cover. It took three hours to clean up the mess and three weeks for my bruises to heal.

Kern County Animal Services has reduced adoption fees during the month of August to encourage adoptions of homeless and neglected animals from each of their three shelters. The third annual “Dog and Cat Days of Summer,” adoption promotion runs from the beginning of August through August 31 and available dogs are just $15 to adopt; available cats are just $5. Kern County Animal Services’ shelters in Bakersfield, Lake Isabella and Mojave will be participating in the promotion. Adoption fees include spay or neuter surgery, first set of vaccinations, a microchip, rabies vaccinations for qualifying pets and a one -year dog license for residents living in unincorporated Kern County. For information on adopting a pet, call 661-868-7100 or visit the Lake Isabella shelter at 14891 Highway 178 in Southlake to find your new best friend.

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School District at 827-3172, or lisa_krch@kernhigh.org.

Optimal Hospice Care is hosting a new volunteer orientation on Thursday, Sept.17 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. They are recruiting for all Kern County communities and for all programs; including Direct Patient Support, Bilingual Support, Pet Therapy, Karaoke, Hairstylists, and the Vet to Vet program. Call 661-716-4000 or email rfrankhouser@optimalcares.com today to reserve your seat. Training will be held at the Optimal Bakersfield location: 1675 Chester Ave., Suite 401, Bakersfield.

Creative Bus Shelter Project call for entries The Kern River Valley Art Association, in partnership with Kern Transit and Kern County is hosting an open call for artists, designers and architects, for the creative bus shelter project, inviting you to design creative fun bus shelters and benches for bus stops around the Kern Valley. The theme is the history of the Kern Valley. Round one, a juried contest, is a minimum of 12 inches square up to a maximum of 24 inches square with a deadline of Tuesday, Aug. 25, in any medium. It will be exhibited at the Sierra Arts and Crafts Festival Saturday, Sept 5 through Monday, Sept. 7 in Circle Park, Kernville. For more information contact bus@krvaa.org or call 760-379-6162.

Elks to hold annual Kids Back to School Carnival Kern River Valley Elks 9th annual Kids Back to School Carnival is Saturday, Aug. 15 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. School children age 5 to 13 (kindergarten through 8th grade), will get free backpacks loaded with school supplies. Up to 100 hooded sweatshirts and tee shirts will be given away and there will be a drawing for 50 pairs of shoes. There will be games: balloon dart toss, cake walk, face painting, dime toss, bounce house and more. Free lunches of hot dogs and hamburgers for the kids (adults can buy a hot dog for $2 or a hamburger for $4, chips included). You will be able to sign your children up with the child identification registry. Bring the kids out for a fun day and get them prepared for school at the same time. It’s free!

Free veterans’ services offered Join in the Ridgecrest Veterans Stand Down on Friday, Sept. 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Catch an early bus 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.

Kern High School District announces Kern Learn The Kern High School District has announced Kern Learn, a new pilot program for the 2015-16 school year, is now enrolling. Kern Learn is a blended learning model that combines online learning and face-to-face education. Kern Learn utilizes an internet-based learning management system as a digital classroom environment to teach courses for KHSD credit. Kern Learn offers increased access to standards-based courses taught by highly qualified staff. Students may now enroll as a full-time online Kern Learn student, for classes that begin on August 19th, 2015. For more information on the program, visit: kernlearn.kernhigh.org, or contact Lisa Krch, Public Information and Communications Manager at the Kern High

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

Volunteers needed to transport cancer patients An estimated 1.6 million California residents will learn that they have cancer this year. The American Cancer Society provides transportation to and from treatment facilities to help people with cancer receive the critical care they need; however, getting to their scheduled treatment may be a challenge. The free program provides patients rides to and from their cancer treatment. To ensure that all patients have transportation when they need it, the Society is looking for volunteer drivers in rural areas. For information about the Road To Recovery program. all 1-800-227-2345, or visit cancer.org.

Help with your electric bill available The Salvation Army, Lake Isabella Service Unit, has just received notification that 2015 - 16 funding for the Southern California Edison Energy Assistance Program is available. This program provides the opportunity for moderate to low income households to receive a onetime assistance allocation of up to $100 toward a current SCE bill for households with propane and electric. For all electric households, you may receive up to $200 on a current Edison bill. Interested individuals may call 760-379-4600. Currently, applications are being taken on Wednesdays only between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.

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

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Help is needed: volunteers to cook, clean, serve and organize Monday through Friday from 8 to 11 a.m. and donations of Costco gift cards of any amount, contact the Salvation Army at 760 379-4600.

Dan Schlensker, Courier Columnist When you Google “before and after,” you come up with a plethora of websites! Among the first in the list are before and after pictures, which depict people, who Schlensker have been involved in some weight loss program or the ones that show how a person looked before and after their plastic surgery. The Internet Movie Data-base site features pictures of movie stars before and after decades of elapsed time, some of whom have used plastic surgery to turn back the clock. You’ll also find some remodeling sites, which show photos before and after some significant renovation project in a house or apartment. Or you can just watch “Extreme Makeover,” “This Old House,” or “Property to observe the process of getting from before to after. One of my favorite before and afters is the Wheel of Fortune puzzle category named “before and after.” They’ve come up with some very clever phrase combinations to be deciphered, like “Super Bowl of cream,” “break time management,” “Nancy Grace period” and “Kermit the Frog in my throat,” in which a particular word ends one common expression and begins another. There’s even a movie called “Before and After,” in which a critical incident

changes the dynamics in a family. Many “first responders,” such as law enforcement, fire-fighters, search and rescue workers, and men and women in the military, encounter critical incidents, during which they witness gruesome, or totally terrifying events. They are changed by what they have experienced and are very different after than they were before, and many suffer from what’s now called Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. There’s another poignant “before and after” phenomenon, which is more important than any of those others. It’s the difference in a person’s life from before they meet Jesus to after they have come to faith in Him. Before a person meets Jesus he/she has to accomplish and establish his/her own worth or value in this world and has to do or achieve whatever it takes to be worthy of success in the world to come by him/her-self. Once a person meets Jesus, though, he/she hears Jesus say to them, “Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28). They are unburdened by Jesus, because He’s already done everything necessary to please God. We are assured by God through the apostle Paul that, “Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God” (Ephesians 5:2). That’s how valuable we are to Jesus, so believers in Jesus can be peaceful, assured, confident and joyful after they’ve begun to trust in Him. Dan Schlensker is pastor of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Lake Isabella.

Bible Trivia By Wilson Casey

1. Is the book of Esther in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. Which of Jesus’ disciples walked on the water with Him? Andrew, Peter, James, John 3. From the Bible, who interpreted the handwriting on the wall? David, Joseph, Daniel, Belshazzar 4. Who was the other man on trial with Jesus that the crowd freed? Barnabus, Barabbas, Pontius, Caesar 5. How many days did Jesus pray in the desert? 3, 10, 20, 40 6. Where did the Lord tell Jonah to go? Jericho, Ninevah, Jerusalem, Israel

Valley places of Worship Kernville

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

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

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

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

Southlake/Weldon

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

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Play it safe out there Matt Freeman Courier Columnist With all that has been happening locally over in Jawbone Canyon and Kelso Valley it kind of got me thinking about Freeman basic safety and security when you are in the outdoors. We have a lot of wide open spaces up here in the Kern River Valley and surrounding areas and it can be a daunting task sometimes when things don’t go according to plan and you have to think outside the box. Anything can happen at any time when you are either alone or in a small group in a very rural wilderness area, from injury to equipment failure, health issues or, as evidenced by the recent events, there is even risk of crime. When you are out in the bush as the Aussies like to say, you are far from services and oftentimes help. You have to expect it to be necessary to have a level of self sufficiency, at least short term, if something does go wrong. So here are some very basic tips for keeping safe out in remote areas. ■ Extra supplies: Make sure if you long: Extra water, clothing, food, maybe an military ration kit or two lying around. You can’t have enough of the basics. ■ Extra clothing and gear: You don’t have to over pack, but prepare for needing shelter if neces-

sary. ■ Plenty of water: This is a huge one that a lot of people forget or just don’t do because water is heavy. Well, take plenty; take too much irregardless of its weight. ■ Tool and first aid kit: Because you’ll never know when you will need them. ■ SAT phone or GPS: If you can afford it, a sat phone and or GPS. Sat phones are pretty affordable these days and it does cost some bucks to make a call but I personally would rather spend 25 bucks on a call than be stranded for days! ■ Leave word: Tell people where you are going, make sure folks know what your estimated time frame will be, because if something happens to you, they know where to start their search. ■ Carry a firearm: Nothing wrong with that at all. Make sure you abide by all applicable laws and that the weapon is legal and safe. ■ Don’t go alone: Hey, sometimes it‘s more fun hiking and exploring the woods with friends and they can come in handy if the unforeseen happens. Above all else, have common sense. That is the key. Use your brain before your emotions if something serious happens, take a deep breath and collect your thoughts and have a plan. Matt Freeman is a local resident, businessman and outdoorsman and can be reached at cooltuna12@yahoo.com or 760-223-0880.

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

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

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New campfire/smoking restrictions now in effect valve. This includes a stove or grill heated with a fuel such as propane or gel. When the valve is shut off, it’s off! It starts to cool and doesn’t There are no campfires permitmaintain heat as charcoal would. ted anywhere on the forest, not Smoking is even California There are no campfires peronly allowed in Land Managean enclosed car, ment camp- mitted anywhere on the forest, or in a campg r o u n d s . - US Forest Service ground listed on Campfire permits the posted will be provided exhibits throughout the forest. to CLM hosts. Smokers are not allowed to pull Safe stoves/grills and lanterns over and smoke in a turnout, outare permitted anywhere on the forside of a motor vehicle no matter est with a valid campfire permit. A how much clearance it has. safe stove is one with a “shut off” United States Forest Service Courier Release

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‘Reel lure’ - The Stoneflys will be sure to get you out of your seat at River Rythms in Riverside Park in Kernville at 7 p.m. Friday night. River Rythms, August 7

Stoneflys emerging at concert series Michael Batelaan Courier Release Stoneflys are an original alternative/ska/jam/rock/jazz/reggae music group of musicians formed out of Ventura and Kernville, California. Led by Kernville resident Guy Jeans, the group is made up of members Guy Jeans (vocals and keyboards), Robert Rachelli (drums, TK, bass), Dave Price (sax and flute), Kevin Miller (trumpet), Skabone Stan (trombone) and Rene Ponce (percussion and fili-keyboards). The Stoneflys released an album, Emergence in 2013. This CD contains six original songs that may get you up off your seat and groovin’ in no-time. Jack Freeman of the LA Times said, “Some say singer Guy Jeans voice is reminiscent of singer Colin Hayes of the band ‘Men at Work’.’The Stoneflys music is origi-

nal but you hear hints of UB40, Police and the English Beat. The Stoneflys have been seriously rockin’ every club they play. This is one up and coming group you won’t want to miss. Their… CD has songs on it so catchy they won’t leave your brain.” The true essence of the Stoneflys is best captured live where they are able to fully demonstrate their original brand of ska/rock, melody driven jazz/reggae, and pop. The Kern River Valley’s 2015 River Rhythms, is held each Friday this August, in Kernville’s Riverside Park. Each concert begins at 7 p.m. On Aug. 7, Stoneflys will entertain with Reggae/Ska/Dance music. Be sure arrive early to find a spot, bring your own chair or pull up a seat on the grass. See River Rhythms on page 1 for additional information.

PICKS OF THE WEEK “Strangerland” (R) -- In a dusty town in the Australian desert, a mother is pushed into a nightmare when her two teenage children disappear in the middle of the night. Nicole Kidman and Joseph Fiennes play Catherine and Matthew Parker, a couple already dealing with a divide in their marriage and alarmingly provocative behavior from their 15-year-old daughter. After the disappearance, a local policeman (Hugo Weaving) leads the search as an dust storm swallows the town. The cinematography and setting shine, which carries the sense of isolation and smallness you’re supposed to feel. Kidman does a great job maneuvering the heavy emotions set on her character. Unfortunately, the movie struggles with pacing while the script keeps hitting the same notes of dread and anxiety. “Little Boy” (PG) -- Rent this movie, and you’ll see something so syrupy, sentimental and gosh-darn cute that even Norman Rockwell would groan. The movie follows the precious Pepper, a bullied 8-year-old boy whose father has been taken off to the Pacific by World War II. The boy looks to his church for help and gets lessons about the power of faith (which he confuses with a magic act). As a favor to the priest, a persecuted Japanese-American man mentors Pepper, who recently vandalized his house.

The Kern River Valley Master Calendar is a joint project of the Kernville and Kern River Valley Chambers of Commerce and Kern River Valley Revitalization. This project has been in the works for an extensive amount of time. The idea stemmed from several organizations and community members in the Kern River Valley. With many different calendars in existence, it was suggested that the KRV come together and develop one master calendar that would serve as the main source of community events and information. Sponsored by local businesses and non-profit groups in the valley, the KRV Master Calendar Project software comes from Time.ly HUB Calendars. This innovative technology offers an All-in-One Event Calendar. Since the company’s inception, it has been installed and is currently active on more than 100,000 websites, sharing millions of events per month in 12 languages and 150 countries. The KRV Master Calendar is more than an event publishing and promotion platform than a simple website event calendar. It’s designed to help our community members create a rich event calendar while promoting events to the widest possible audience. Anyone from event promoters to non-profit groups can post their event on the calendar. Just visit www.krvmas-

tercalendar.org. All groups are encouraged to include a link to the calendar on their webpage. The Calendar allows use of categories and other filters to help find events and is mobile and tablet friendly, with several display formats. Residents are encouraged to use the Master Calendar to pick a good date or time for their event to avoid conflicts. All events must take place within the Kern River Valley and must include a photo or graphic. All kinds of events can be listed, as long as they are held in the KRV. Free events, paid-entrance events, small events and large events. Cooking classes, geocaching, workshops, performances, fundraisers, annual “signature” events, auditions, trivia nights, beer/wine tastings, outdoor adventures, family-friendly events, live music and much more are the kind of events that can be posted. To add your events, find the “Post An Event” button on the site, and take it from there or you can contact them for help. If you would like to hire them to post your events, including a robust description, create an image/flyer, all relevant content and categories and tags it will be $20/event. Funds go to fund their calendar software for the upcoming years. The Valley’s Chambers of Commerce will be hosting in-services to teach the community how to use the calendar. Dates and times will appear on the calendar.

Watching this is like trying to eat a too-sweet apple pie frosted with bits of Hallmark cards and salty tears. There isn’t a single moment that isn’t oversold with narration or musical cues. There are even a few cringe-worthy parts where the movie’s tone totally misses the mark and tries to be cute about something very dark. “5 to 7” (R) -- In the clean and shiny part of New York, Brian (Anton Yeltsin), despite being 24 and a struggling novelist (probably the second most popular occupation for fictional male characters in NYC), somehow manages to charm Arielle, a French woman in her early 30s -- sophisticated, sublimely beautiful and married with kids. Not to worry! Arielle and her husband have a very French arrangement where extramarital affairs are OK between the hours of 5 and 7. Clearly, nothing could go wrong, and this young man will certainly go on without having to experience the nature of love. © 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Combine sour cream and mustard. Dip chicken breasts in mixture. Roll in crushed corn flakes. Line baking dish with aluminum foil. Place chicken in dish and dot with butter. Sprinkle just a tat of salt on top. Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 400 degrees approximately 1 hour. Remove foil and increase to 450 degrees for about 20-25 minutes until browned. Bodfish Bob Bodfish Bob’s Peaches and Cream 1 (28 oz.) can peaches 1/2 cup brown sugar dash of cinnamon 6 T corn flakes 1 T butter 2 cups ice cream Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Drain peaches, keeping 1/2 cup of liquid. Arrange peaches, cut side up, in 8 x 8 x 2-inch baking dish. Add liquid. Combine sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle over peaches. Top each piece of peaches with a dot of butter and 1 tablespoon of corn flakes. Bake 15 minutes. Serve warm with ice cream. Bodfish Bob’s Dijon Chicken 6 whole chicken breasts, skinless & deboned

Bodfish Bob’s Chicken Salad Casserole 2 cups chopped cooked chicken 1 cup chopped celery 1 can cream of chicken soup 3/4 cup mayonnaise 1 cup sliced diced water chestnuts 1/2 cups slivered almonds 4 T butter 1 cups crushed corn flakes Mix all ingredients except butter and corn flakes. Place in ungreased 13 x 9 x 2-inch casserole. Melt butter and mix with corn flakes. Spread over casserole and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. All ingredients may be mixed ahead except corn flakes and butter. This should be put on just before baking. Casserole should be eaten as soon as baked. Visit Bodfish Bob on the Internet at www.bodfishbob.com or email him at bodfishbob@hotmail.com.

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The successful flip Matt Freeman Courier Columnist Flipping a piece of real estate is a great way to make a buck in this country. Always has been. That’s the American Dream, right? Buy low and Freeman sell high. Flipping is a good option for a lot of folks who are tired of the stock market or getting a one percent return on their CDs. However, as with any investment, you have to be smart about it. Here are five ways to help ensure that you make a good decision on a property. Do your inspections. So many speculators just want to get the property for as cheap as possible and put as little work into it as they can before they sell it for the greatest profit. Spend the money on at least a termite, septic and home inspection. Escrows are contingent on the buyer being happy with inspection results. Know what is right with a property and know what is wrong. It is the only way to be able to budget accordingly. Be patient. Don’t jump on the first property you see. Look the market over, talk to professionals in the area, and see who is buying what. Figure out what locations are better than others. A great deal on a great house in a horrible area is a lot worse than an OK deal on a house in a great area. Spend the time to do your research. Do the repairs right. On a flip, you

want a property to be ready to move into, something where a buyer just has to bring their clothes and a tooth brush. If there is something wrong with the house, fix it and put it in writing that you fixed it with proof, pictures even. Buyers dig that, they want to see what has been done to a home. Plus, the most important factor, you are doing right by them and by you. Honesty is not the best policy. It is the only policy, and when that is the case, everyone wins. Use good materials. Buyers are fewer in number and they have more buying power and lenders are also pickier about the condition of a home. Don’t go overboard on the very best materials for everything, but use quality stuff that makes sense. Stick with calm paint colors and floors, put cheaper appliances that look good, make sure the home is clean and tidy on the inside and out. Don’t get greedy! Look for fair profit. If a home is worth say $100K at market value, try to get it for $65K, and sell it for $95K. Price things to move so your money turns quick and you can take advantage of other opportunities. Making a bit less but selling relatively quickly is much better than shooting for the moon and letting your money sit while you are at the whim of the market. Don’t take anything personal when it comes to a home, this is a business decision. Make sure that decision makes sense for all parties. 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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Costs may be going up! ties the Medicare premium to Social Security income is not relevant, so they can get an increase. This is where the other 30 percent It will be fall, or about 1.6 million seniors October before it will see an increase in their is official, but Medicare Part B premium. These rumor has it that people will probably see a Part B there will not be increase to about $159.30 per an increase in the month. Then there is those now Medicare monthly newly eligible for Medicare in premium for most Thal 2016. They are not affected by Americans of the restriction, so they will be $104.90. This is in reality, not charged a higher premium as good news, as the reason for no well. That’s increase is bad another 2.8 milnews. It looks like Social Security may lion or so peoIt looks like ple who will be Social Security not be paying a Cost of Living Adjustment... paying an may not be increased paying a Cost - Thal amount. What of Living the premiums Adjustment will be shall be (COLA) to the announced in October along with millions of retirees receiving the the announcement of what, if any, Social Security retirement checks. will be the COLA increase for The law states that Medicare canSocial Security. not raise the cost of Medicare Be mindful that for individuals Part B to those Social Security with Adjusted Gross Incomes members where the Part B premimore than $85,000 or couples ums are paid via a deduction $170,000 there are additional from their Social Security income. adjustments adding more cost for This will represent about 70 perPart B. They could be charged up cent of the Medicare population to about $174 per month. For However, it appears that the low income, some qualify for no cost of Medicare Part B is on the or reduced monthly premiums for rise. So, in essence, there may be Part B. two or even three Medicare Part B rates for people with incomes Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurance below $85,000 a year. One level broker in California (0621106) Thal is on the will be for those who are not National Association of Health receiving Social Security retireUnderwriters Medicare Advisory Board. ment benefits. As they receive a He may be reached at 760-376-2100, bill for their Part B, the law that harrythal@aol.com or harrythal. com. Harry P. Thal Courier Columnist

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2013-28943, A.P.N.: 026-511-2700, Property Address: 127 Clemson Street, Shafter, CA 93263 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE ยง 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 01/16/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Bertha A. Pruneda and Benjamin Pruneda Jr., Wife and Husband as Joint Tenants. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive Trustee, LLC. Recorded 01/26/2007 as Instrument No. 0207020142 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 08/19/2015 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $304,923.42. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 127 Clemson Street, Shafter, CA 93263, A.P.N.: 026-511-27-00. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $304,923.42. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource .com/MortgageServices/DefaultManage ment/TrusteeServices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 201328943. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: July 9, 2015. Western Progressive Trustee, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultM anagement/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 24, 31 and August 7, 2015) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: GARY FERGUSON PAINTING (2015-B4416), 47 Cedarwood Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93308. Mailing address: 47 Cedarwood Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93308. REGISTRANT: Gary Wayne Ferguson, 47 Cedarwood Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93308. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as an Individual. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Gary Wayne Ferguson. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 07/17/2015 and expires 07/17/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier July 24, 31, August 7 and 14, 2015. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2014-07745-CA, A.P.N.: 413-19407-00, Property Address: 6204 Sangara Street, Bakersfield, CA 93307-7012 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE ยง 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 08/22/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Galo A. Laguana, Jr. and Lisa D. Laguana, Husband and Wife as Joint Tenants. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive Trustee, LLC. Recorded 08/29/2006 as Instrument No. 0206214335 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 08/26/2015 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $248,871.99. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 6204 Sangara Street, Bakersfield, CA 93307-7012, A.P.N.: 413-194-07-00. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $248,871.99. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/MortgageSer vices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServic es.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2014-07745-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: July 15, 2015. Western Progressive Trustee, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource .com/MortgageServices/DefaultManage ment/TrusteeServices.laspx For Nonautomated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE TRUSTEE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier July 31, August 7 and 14, 2015)

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF DONALD RICHARD REYNOLDS BPB-15-002153 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of DONALD RICHARD REYNOLDS A PETITION for Probate has been filed by: JONATHAN REYNOLDS in the Superior Court of California, County of KERN. THE PETITION for Probate requests that JONATHAN REYNOLDS be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on: August 27, 2015 at 9:00 A.M. in Dept. P, located at 1215 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in section 9100 of the California Probate Code. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in section 1250 of the California Probate Code. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: George L. Sellers, Esq. 9045 Corbin Avenue, Suite 200 Northridge, CA 91324 (818) 993-0700 (Published: Kern River Courier: July 31, August 7 and 14, 2015) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2014-08136-CA, A.P.N.: 487-28201-00, Property Address: 920 Hazelnut Street, Wasco, CA 93280-3306 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE ยง 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 04/19/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Rene Gracia and Elizabeth Gracia, Husband and Wife as Joint Tenants. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive Trustee, LLC. Recorded 05/07/2007 as Instrument No. 0207096723 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 08/28/2015 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $194,100.04. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 920 Hazelnut Street, Wasco, CA 93280-3306, A.P.N.: 487-282-01-00. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $194,100.04. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this

property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/MortgageSer vices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServic es.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2014-08136-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: July 16, 2015. Western Progressive Trustee, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultM anagement/TrusteeServices.laspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE TRUSTEE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier July 31, August 7 and 14, 2015) ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: A GOLDEN HEART (2015B0903) Street address of business: 13209 Induran Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93314. Mailing address of Business: 13209 Induran drive, Bakersfield, CA 93314. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Michelle Ligon, 11608 Revolution Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93312. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 02/09/2015. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 07/27/2015. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by M. Dominguez, Deputy Clerk (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier: July 31, August 7, 14 and 21, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: A GOLDEN HEART (2015B4611), 13209 Induran Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93314. Mailing address: 13209 Induran Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93314. REGISTRANT: JMJLIGON Medical Services, 13209 Induran Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93314. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as a Corporation. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Michelle Ligon. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 07/27/2015 and expires 07/27/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier July 31, August 7, 14 and 21, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: PERSEVERE (2015-B4342), 617 South Downs Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Mailing address: P.O. Box 492, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. REGISTRANT: Margaret Grace Holcomb, 617 South Downs Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as an Individual. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Margaret Grace Holcomb. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County

07/15/2015 and expires 07/15/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier July 31, August 7, 14 and 21, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: OCEAN SPA (2015-B4252), 2520 H Street, Suite C, Bakersfield, CA 93301. Mailing address: 6372 North Fresno Street, Apt. #101, Fresno, CA 93710. REGISTRANT: Trebor Allen Spann, 6372 North Fresno Street, Apt. #101, Fresno, CA 93710. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as an Individual. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Trebor Allen Spann. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 07/09/2015 and expires 07/09/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier July 31, August 7, 14 and 21, 2015. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2014-08782-CA, A.P.N.: 519-04403-00, Property Address: 110 West 13th Avenue, Delano, CA 93215 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE ยง 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/15/2006. 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: Bonifacio Villalobos Castro, Jr., a Married Man as His Sole and Separate Property. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive Trustee, LLC. Recorded 12/19/2006 as Instrument No. 0206311763 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 09/02/2015 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: $165,032.58. 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: 110 West 13th Avenue, Delano, CA 93215, A.P.N.: 519044-03-00. 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 $165,032.58. 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/MortgageSer vices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeService s.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2014-08782-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: July 17, 2015. Western Progressive Trustee, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultM anagement/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 August 7, 14 and 21, 2015) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2014-02309-CA, A.P.N.: 488-17106-00, Property Address: 2335 Evelyn Court, Wasco, CA 93280 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE ยง 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 03/30/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Margarita Ruiz, a Single Woman. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive Trustee, LLC. Recorded 04/10/2007 as Instrument No. 0207077864 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 09/04/2015 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: $322,596.42. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 2335 Evelyn Court, Wasco, CA 93280, A.P.N.: 488-171-06-00. 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,

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Friday, August 7, 2015 She said yes! A romantic Kernville Carriage Co. ride around Kernville culminated at Ewings on the Kern in Kernville with a surprise marrige propossal and dinner celebration. Matthew Gallego 30, of San Pedro and Danna Maland 26 of La Quinta are no strangers to Kernville and the Valley as the Gallego and Maland families have been returning to stay at Rivernook Campground in Kernville for the past 30 years since the couple were children. The two have been dating for the past six years, Monday being the sixth annversary of their relationship.

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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 $322,596.42. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of

outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/MortgageSer vices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServic es.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2014-02309-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: July 20, 2015. Western Progressive Trustee, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information

Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/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 August 7, 14 and 21, 2015) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: HIGH DESERT FIT FUSION (2015-B4460), 459 South China Lake Boulevard, Suite F, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Mailing address: 1225 Beasley Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. REGISTRANTS: Kristina Ann York, 1225 Beasley Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555 and Chase Allen York, 1225 Beasley Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Date the business commenced: 06/19/2015. 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: Chase A. York. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 07/21/2015 and expires 07/21/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier August 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2015.