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The first ever weekend events FishStock music festival at the Kernville Fish Hatchery and the Party in the Park in the community of Wofford Heights were over the top. Left: Rex Hinkey of Keepers of the Kern opened up the FishStock event Saturday.

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Patriot Day is an annual observance on September 11 to remember those who were injured or died during the terrorist attacks in the United States on September 11, 2001. Many Americans refer Patriot Day as 9/11 or September 11. On the direction of the President, the flag of the United States of America should be displayed on the homes of Americans, the White House and all United States government buildings in the whole world. The flag should be flown at half-staff as a mark of respect to those who died on September 11, 2001. Many people observe a moment of silence at 8:46 a.m. (Eastern Daylight Time). This marks the time that the first plane flew into the World Trade Center. Some communities, particularly in the areas directly affected by the attacks, hold special church services or prayer meetings. People who personally experienced the events in 2001 or lost loved ones in them, may lay flowers or visit memorials. Patriot Day is not a federal holiday and schools and businesses do not close. Public transit systems run on their regular schedules. Some people and organizations may take some time out to hold prayers for the victims of the attacks, but these do not usually affect public life for more than a few minutes. In Kern County, this Friday Night,

Fishstock: Last Saturday Fishstock, the first-ever Kern Valley Woodstock-like event was held. The goal of the event was to raise money to feed the trophy trout being raised at the Kern River Hatchery. It was a success with over $20,000 coming in. The Hatchery was an idyllic site for the

September 2015 Situation report

Design and Contracting Efforts Moving Forward Tyler M. Stalker, USACE Courier Update Design efforts associated with relocations as well as the dams and spillways contract continue to make steady

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The Recreation/USFS Relocation EA previously scheduled for release is not ready for release as we continue to analyze potential alternatives to be included in the report. As a result, the public meetings previously estimated to occur on Sept. 14-15 have been postponed. More information on the report's release and public meeting dates will be announced in October. Lakeside Village Mobile Home Park The Lakeside Village Mobile Home Park property has been acquired and all residents have been relocated. The

event and learned about all that Wofford Heights has to offer. There was live music from local bands White Lightning and Riverwind, bounce houses and park toys for the kids, as well as face painting and a real Indian tepee and drums. KRCWH plans more fun and parties in the park in the future. Be sure to watch the Courier Calendar for the next dose of fun.

Corps is securing vacated trailers until they are removed. Contractor's proposals to remove the trailers are currently being evaluated. Contract award is scheduled for late September 2015. Work is anticipated to begin in October and conclude in November. October Road Closures Drilling along Hwy155 near the Main Dam right abutment is planned for October and will require lane closures between the hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for a duration of 5 days. The drilling is necessary to assist with the design of right abutment modifications on the main dam.

What you can do to be ready CDC.gov Courier This Month If an emergency occurred tomorrow, would you be ready? September is National Preparedness Month. Sponsored by FEMA, National Preparedness Month aims to educate and empower Americans to prepare for and respond to all types of

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progress. Continued efforts to prepare for construction contract awards in fiscal years 2016-17. Team Member Changes The Corps team is encountering some key changes this month. Mitch Stewart, our environmental planning specialist, has retired from federal service. Nancy Sandburg will be filling in his position. Also, project manager John Menniti has moved over to our Engineering Division. Creg Hucks is temporarily replacing him until a permanent project manager is identified. Recreation/USFS Relocation and EIS Public Meetings

Southern Sierra Fly Fishing Club, American Legion Post 711 and Sierra Gateway Market added finishing touches to the event. ■ Party in the Park: Last weekend the Kern River Community of Wofford Heights held their first Party in the Park, looking forward to the day when they can once again hold an Early California Days. About 400 people came out to the

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music of Sweet Adelines, Ezekiel's Fire, Vint Varner, Alice Wallace Rooster RA, OMG Dubseeds, Left Coast Groovies and Stoneflys. Not to mention the Kern Valley Ukulele Club and Kern Valley High School Band. The event is the result of hard work and collaboration between the nonprofits, Friends of the Hatchery and Keepers of the Kern. Groups and businesses like the

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emergencies, including natural disasters and potential terrorist attacks. The month is a time to prepare yourself and those in your care for emergencies and disasters, both large scale and smaller local events. Emergencies can happen unexpectedly in communities just like yours, to people like you. River floods and flash floods,

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historic earthquakes, and even water main breaks and power outages impact communities for days at a time. As commendable as they may be in their profession of assisting those in need, police and fire and rescue may not always be able to reach you quickly in an emergency or disaster. The most important step you

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can take in helping your local responders is being able to take care of yourself and those in your care for at least a short period of time following an incident. The more people who are prepared, the quicker the community will recover. You are not helpless in

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water data: Wednesday 6 p.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 30,865 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 59 cfs Lower Kern Outflow 65 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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■ Drought emergency food giveaway September 12 Get a little extra help from the Community Action Partnership of Kern at the Shell Gas Station, 6209 Lake Isabella Blvd. (back of the parking lot) in Lake Isabella.

■ Community Safety Day 2015 September 12 Come join the community for a free day at Tank Park in Lake Isabella from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. focusing on family safety. Free food, fun, safety demonstrations; face painting, raffle prizes, and hands-on learning! Learn about free resources in the Kern River Valley, inter-act with local law enforcement, and enjoy a day with the whole family. ■ LOE rummage sale September 12 Time to clean out your closets, house and garage, and bring items to the Elks Lodge in Wofford Heights for the Ladies of the Elks after-summer rummage sale. The Rummage Sale will be held on September 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please bring items you wish to donate to the south side of the Lodge on Friday, September 11, between 8 and 11 a.m. Pop Potpourri September 12 Sierra Performing Arts presents "Pop Potpourri" - beginning the Saturday Night Concert series featuring a concert of popular

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.

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.

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

Wednesdays

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

music with artists Mark McGuire, Lanny Borthick, Helen Smoot and Sweet Adelines. This outstanding concert will welcome the season of Saturday Night Performances sponsored by SPA. The event will be held on Saturday, September 12th at 7 p.m. in the evening, at the historic Kernville United Methodist Church, corner of Big Blue and Sirretta in Kernville. Refreshments will be served, and suggested donation is $7. Star gazing party September 12 The Kern River Valley Astronomy Club will host their monthly Star Gazing Party at the dark sky observing site located 12 miles north of Kernville. Viewing starts at dusk, Look for the sign and orange cones marking the entrance. For information call Rich 760376-6290. ■ Kern Valley Pride Day and Great Sierra River Clean up September 19 Keepers of the Kern meet at Von's Parking Lot by DMV at 8 a.m. to caravan to Erskine Creek with members of BLM. Keepers signed up for this area as it gets forgotten and is in need of some TLC. Get a Pride Day T-Shirt and free BBQ lunch following the cleanup. Help clean up the valley and have a great time while doing so, and if Keepers collects the most bags, it could be a big win! For further information, questions or to RSVP, ■ 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. 760-223-3050 or 760-379-7312 ■ 7 p.m. (3rd Wed.), Fish & Game Habitat Club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-9114.

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

AA Meetings

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

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

call 760-376-2963, 360-324-8178 or email keepersofthekern@gmail.com. ■ Poker run for vets September 19 The American Legion Riders Chapter 711 is hosting the 2015 Poker Run to remember our recently deceased Kern River Valley American Legion Post 711 members and support the Post Honor Guard and Honor Flight Kern County. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch, prizes, 50/50 drawing. Call Jim Dunn 760221-3136 or Mike Woodward 310-480-4252 for more information. ■ Kern Valley Chorus auditions September 19 The Kern Valley Chorus of Sweet Adelines is calling all professional, novice, closet and shower singers to audition for "Joy-ZeeGurlz" a musical, at the Reel Cinema, 6742 Wofford Blvd. Wofford Heights from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Full audition details and registration can be found online at kernvalleychorus.org. ■ Constitution Week BBQ September 20 The Kawaiisu Chapter of the NSDAR 14th Annual Constitution Week BBQ in celebration of the 226th signing of our American Constitution. The event is scheduled for Sunday, September 20 at 4 p.m. at the Creighton Ranch in Weldon. The BBQ catered dinner tickets are $15 and $8 for children ages 5-12. Tickets must be purchased on week prior to the event from any DAR member or you call Hazel Halloran at 760-379-8279 or Harriet Hall at 760-3795472 for information. The next regular meeting of this DAR chapter is Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 10 a.m. at the Senior Center. ■ Graham Truck party September 20 On September 20 between 1 and 3 p.m. the Kern River Valley Historical Society will be celebrating the life of their 1925 Graham Truck. Everyone is invited to join in on the fun and get your picture taken with the museum mascot. Cake and coffee will be served in the outside display area. ■ Houchin Blood Drive September 22 The KRV blood drive will take place at the First Baptist Church in Lake Isabella, from noon to 6 p.m. on Tuesday Sept. 22. When donating, please bring picture ID with date of birth, be free from all cold, flu, cold sores or symptoms of infection and eat a meal at least 3 hours prior to donating. Remember you be 16 yrs. and weigh at least 110 lbs. ■ Manzanar mysteries revealed September 22 This month's Historical Society community meeting will include discussion regarding the Manzanar Historic Site. Historian Patricia Biggs will present the short film Remembering Manzanar and give a talk with "then and now" photos from Manzanar's history. The program begins at 7 p.m. in the Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Admission is always free. For more information contact the museum at 760-3766683 or at kernvalleymuseum.org ■ KRV Collaborative September 24 Join with the KRV Collaborative and learn about vital services and opportunities in the Kern Valley. It meets from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Call 760-379-2556 or go to KRVFRC.org. ■ Golf tournament September 26 The 3rd Annual Kern River Valley Elks golf tournament will be held Saturday September 26, at the Kern Valley Golf Course at Burlando Road, Kernville. This is a 4-person scramble; $50 per person (includes green fees, golf cart and lunch). There is a hole in one car prize along with other prizes and awards. Send entry to or call Mick Jones at P.O. Box 206 Wofford Heights Ca, 93285 559-799-9991. ■ Kern County Fair Sept 23 to Oct 4 Fair Hours: Mon-Fri: 3 to 10 p.m., (Fri 9/25: 10:30 to 11 p.m. and Fri 10/1: 3 to 11 p.m.) Saturdays: Noon-11 p.m., Sundays: Noon10 p.m.

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Mr. Museum tions, and had to ask someone to either close or open for him; most would do so with trepidation. We lost a good Invariable everyone forgot one thing friend, last weekwhich he would be sure they knew end, Dick Snyder, about the next day. It was all in fun known to most as and once you got by his gruff exteri"Dick" and to or he was a delight to be around. He countless others as had opinions and made sure every"Kernville's Mr. one knew where he stood. Museum". We On movie nights he was known as know he will be "Mr. Popcorn" and delighted in popMiddleworth sorely missed. He ping and bagging corn for the movie took on himself the duties of the patrons. This included personalized museum, its functions and readiness bags of popcorn with a particular to meet the public. He was gruff, but amount of salt and or butter! He even it was all bluff. came back the He did all the next day and He took on himself the duties of things that make the museum, its functions and readi- cleaned up the a museum work, ness to meet the public. He was gruff, debris from the he opened and night before. but it was all bluff. he closed. He Across the made sure that street at "The - Middleworth all the items that Blue Bear" he needed to be was a morning turned off were turned off and those fixture with a cup of coffee and conthat needed to be turned on were versations with all his old cohorts, turned on. and I know they will miss him too. He was there in the morning, He was a good docent and ready to greet the morning shift of enjoyed showing kids and grownDocents and he made sure that ups the workings of the Historical everybody parked somewhere other Society's museum. In particular, were than in front of the Museum. He'd the Apple Peeler and the Buffalo say, "If I can walk a little ways so can Gun. He would always get a reaction they!" He made sure the open sign from the group when he explained said "Open," that the doors were what they were and how they unlocked and if a docent was late, he worked would stick around to take their We will miss you Dick but in our place until someone got there. He minds we know you'll be working emptied the barrel in the museum with St. Peter to make sure the gates front and those on the side area. In are open and the popcorn is ready. short he did it all! Wofford Heights resident Rod The fun part was when he couldMiddleworth is a retired security n't be there to do the Museum funcmanager for Pacific Bell. Rod Middleworth Courier Columnist

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Speeders asked to slow down! On Saturday morning August 29 at approximately 8 a.m., our residents’ beloved 7-month-old puppy at the Burlington Assisted Living in Wofford Heights was hit and killed on Wofford Heights Blvd. I know he should not have been out there, but he followed a resident out the door. My problem is the person that hit him was speeding down the blvd, hit him and didn't ever stop. People really need to slow down through our towns and be gracious enough to stop. What if it was a child, a young person, or adult? Shame on you. Sheryl Parmelee Wofford Heights

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Superintendent of Schools College Night The Kern County Superintendent of Schools will hold its 16th annual Kern County College Night on Monday, Sept. 14 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Rabobank Convention Center. The event annually attracts thousands of students and parents to explore higher education options. College Night is sponsored by PG&E and Chevron and is free and reservations/tickets are not required. Representatives from public and private colleges and universities will be on hand to speak with attendees, while breakout sessions will be available on a variety of topics such as how to obtain financial aid, how to prepare if you want to be a college student athlete, how to write a personal statement and how to decide which college is right for you. Students will also hear about the importence of course grades in high school and how to prepare for the SAT and ACT. More than 100 colleges and universities will be in attendance to answer questions and provide literature. The first breakout sessions for parents and students begin promptly at 5:30 p.m. with the second session starting at 6:30 p.m. Sessions will be presented in both English and Spanish. Counselors from throughout the Kern High School District will also be on hand to answer questions and help students and parents figure out which workshops fit their needs the best. For information contact Christine Goedhart-Humphrey at 661-636-4330.

Search and Rescue sponsorship program Kern Valley Search and Rescue relies on the community to fund and maintain the rescue equipment needed to perform rescues on the Kern River and throughout the Kern River Valley. They look to local businesses and individuals annually to sponsor the unit with a donation to help meet their goal of providing the highest level of rescue readiness possible. KVSAR is a 501c3 non-profit organization and is composed entirely of volunteers. This year they are working toward purchasing a zodiac rescue boat for shallow water use, a monopod pulley system, and life vests and helmets for team members. Any amount helps and all donations are tax deductible. 100 percent of donations go to rescue equipment. If you are a gold ($500), silver ($250) or bronze ($100) sponsor, you can receive a commemorative plaque. Make checks payable to Kern Valley Search and Rescue, PO Box 1287, Lake Isabella, CA 93240 or donate online at kvsar.com. You can email any requests for information at kernvalleysearchandrescue@gmail.com.

Fall JobFest in Bakersfield Announced The Kern County Department of Human Services is pleased to announce an addition to the 2015 JobFest Series with their first ever Fall JobFest which will take place on Thursday, September 17 at The Rabobank Convention Center, 1001 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, from 9 a.m. to noon. With Kern County's overall unemployment rate at 10 percent, the JobFest series is just one way DHS is working to improve the lives of children and families in Kern County. DHS expects full capacity participation of 150 employers, as nearly 90 employers have already signed up to participate with more than 800 open positions available!

American Legion Riders holding poker run The American Legion Riders Post 711 is holding a poker run Sat., Sept. 19 to remember recently deceased Kern River Valley American Legion Post 711 members and to support the American Legion Post 711 Honor Guards and the Honor Flight Kern County. The run will start at the Lake Isabella Veterans Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella with registration at 9 a.m. The run will start around 10 a.m. and conclude at the Veteran's Center at 12:30 p.m. There will be lunch, prizes and a 50/50 drawing. Register by Sept. 16 and a singer rider/participant is $25 pre-registration, or a single rider participant and

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passenger is $35. On the day of the event the single rider/participant registration is $35 and the single rider participant and passenger is $45. Each additional passenger is $10. Includes poker hand and lunch. Lunch only is $10, an extra poker hand is $10 and a poker hand bonus is $5. The American Legion Riders is raffling a Winchester Model 1897 between now and the Poker Run September 19. Tickets are $20 each or 6 for $100 for the raffle to be held September 19 at the conclusion of the Poker Run. Tickets are available at various events in the Kern Valley between now and the Poker Run. Call Jim Dunn at 760-221-3136 or Mike Woodward 310-480-4252 for more information.

Manzanar mysteries revealed This month's Historical Society community meeting will include discussion regarding the Manzanar Historic Site. Historian Patricia Biggs will present the short film Remembering Manzanar and give a talk with "then and now" photos from Manzanar's messy, relevant, and powerful history. Manzanar National Historic Site is a square mile of desert in the Owens Valley that resonates with the stories of several cultural groups going back thousands of years. The Owens Valley Paiutes harvested native plants and hunted animals. Homesteaders came in and forced them out, only to later be bought out by a developer with a plan for an orchard community. That community, named Manzanar after the Spanish word "manzana" for apple, later sold out to Los

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Announcements, Continued from page 3 Angeles for the water rights. During WWII, the Army leased the site and built barracks, mess halls, and latrines to house 11,070 people of Japanese descent. On March 3, 1992, Congress designated it as Manzanar National Historic Site with the mission of preserving its cultural resources and educating visitors. The program will be September 22 beginning at 7 p.m. in the Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Admission is always free, everyone is welcome and refreshments will be served. For more information contact the museum at 760-376-6683 or on the web at kernvalleymuseum.org

Free services Ridgecrest Veterans Stand Down Join in at the Ridgecrest Veterans Stand Down on Friday September 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 Avenue 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 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.

National Public Lands Day BLM is sponsoring a project to install new interpretive signs in Keysville and clean up/repair Slipper Rock boat launch. Work will be followed by a picnic lunch and a BLM led tour of Keysville historic sites. Volunteers will receive a free National Public Lands Day t-shirt and a one-day access pass to any National Park or other federal fee area (while supplies last). The event takes place Saturday September 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Meet at the Slippery Rock boat launch parking area at the northern entrance on Keysville Road/Hwy155. Call the BLM Bakersfield Field Office at 661-391-6000 for more information or to RSVP (limited food and t-shirts available).

Fellow travelers on Segment 8 of Hwy 178 The second meeting of Fellow travelers on Segment 8 of Hwy 178 will take place on Sept. 30 at the Kernville Chamber of Commerce community room from 1 to 3 p.m. The agenda includes progress on the previously discussed issues like education and publicity, contacts with community organizations, and contacts with Senator Fuller. Also on the agenda are reports on a discussion with the Forest Ranger, research results on turn-outs, contact with Assemblyman Devin Mathis, the conference with the representative of Caltrans District 6, tips from the American Legion Riders, who were successful in getting traffic court in the Kern Valley based on the grounds that Highway 178 is unsafe, and future plans of the group. If this is an issue that interests you, don't miss this meeting.

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1. Is the book of Ezra in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2.From Proverbs 29, "But whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be ..."? Made whole, Blessed, Safe, Wise 3. What's known as the first book of the kings? Judges, 1 Kings, 1 Samuel, 1 Chronicles 4. Upon which mountain did Balaam build seven altars? Olives, Sinai, Pisgah, Carmel 5. What does God want us to keep as the apple of our eye? His law, Brotherly love, Faithfulness, Righteousness 6. What did David do to Goliath once he slew him? Stole his armor, Robbed him, Cut off his head, Buried him 1) Old; 2) Safe; 3) 1 Samuel; 4) Pisgah; 5) His law; 6) Cut off his headl © 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Heaven and Hell Dan Schlensker, Courier Columnist Although we lived in FL from 1972-77, my wife and I were still jolted by the combination of heat and humidity we reexperienced there during our recent Schlensker visit. When we moved there from the mid-west, which also has more than its share of humidity, that we didn't feel such a shock then. But going there from the Kern Valley climate was quite a different situation! When we got back and were coming home from LAX it was 102° in Bakersfield, but it definitely did not feel as hot as we'd felt in FL. When we are exposed to intense heat, our minds sometimes drift to thoughts of hell. People sometimes use hell as a standard to which hot weather-or any other intensely unpleasant experience-might be compared. On the other hand, an extraordinarily pleasant experience may be described as heavenly. In any case heaven and hell are used pretty freely in our everyday speech, perhaps even made light of. There's the story of a missionary priest, whom the archbishop of LA sent to central AZ to start a mission, when the city of Phoenix was beginning to develop. The priest returned later and reported that it would be almost impossible to start a mission in that neighborhood. The archbishop asked "Why?!" The priest explained that in the win-

tertime there were few people who felt any need for heaven, and in the summertime you could hardly find anyone who had any fear of hell. Although we minimize the extremes associated with heaven and hell, their nature and their reality are orders of magnitude greater than any earthly experience! Yet there are folks out there who believe there are no such places or any such afterlife experiences. The God-Man, Jesus, surely believed in both heaven and hell. He spoke of heaven as the place He was going to prepare in John 14:2-3, which is described in Revelation 7:17 and 21:4, as being a totally delightful and completely non-negative place in God's eternal presence (Revelation 7:9-17). And hell Jesus characterized as a really unpleasant place where the total wretchedness will include "weeping and gnashing of teeth" (Matthew 8:12, 13:42,50, 22:13, 24:51, 25:30). Jesus also confessed His belief in hell in His story about the rich man and Lazarus, the beggar (Luke 16:19ff). He described it as a place of agonizing misery. Heaven is definitely the place you want to be when you leave this planet. And to get there all you need is to believe that Jesus is God in human flesh, Who was the sacrifice for everything that's wrong with the world, trust Him for the forgiveness of your sins, and follow Him into that glorious place He's prepared for all who believe in Him … forever. 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

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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

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

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■ Dove: The first of two opening days of California's dove hunting season is here. This year's season for mourning dove, white-winged dove, spotted dove and ringed turtle dove started Tuesday, Sept. 1 and runs through Tuesday, Sept. 15 statewide, followed by a second hunt period, Saturday, Nov. 14 through Monday, Dec. 28. Mourning dove and white-winged dove have a daily bag limit of 15, up to 10 of which may be white-winged dove. The possession limit is triple the daily bag limit. There are no limits on spotted dove and ringed turtle dove. Hunting for Eurasian collared dove is legal year-round and there is no limit. A dove identification guide can be found on the CDFW website. Hunters who encounter a banded bird are asked to report it to the USGS Bird Banding Lab at reportband.gov. Banded birds are part of important biological monitoring and reporting completes the process. ■ Squirrel: The general season will open on Saturday, Sept. 12, and remain open through Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016. The daily bag and possession limit is four. A map of the state's squirrel hunt zones can be found on the California Department of Fish and Wildlife website, along with the full tree squirrel regulations. Four types of tree squirrels are typically found in California: the Western gray squirrel and the Douglas squirrel (both native), and the Eastern fox squirrel and the Eastern gray squirrel (both nonnative). A fifth species, the Northern Flying Squirrel is not considered a game species but is a small, native, squirrel that is seldom encountered. Tree squirrel population levels vary greatly from year to year based on prevailing weather conditions and the annual production of nuts, acorns and seeds for forage.The native Western gray squirrels and Douglas squirrels are often displaced where they overlap with invasive eastern species, but the native squirrels also generally occupy forest habitats where introduced species are not found." In recent years, approximately 10,000 to 15,000 hunters report hunting tree squirrels annually and their combined statewide bag has ranged from 50,000 to 75,000. National forests provide some of the best opportunity to hunt tree squirrels in California. Bureau of Land Management lands and CDFW wildlife areas may also provide opportunity for squirrel hunting. Tree squirrels can be hunted in the open zone during the open season under authority of a hunting license in California. No other validations are required. ■ Deer: As the Sept. 19 and Sept. 26 general deer hunting season openers approach, hunters across the state are gearing up to head out in search of deer in many of the most popular hunting areas. Deer seasons are already underway for archery and in zones A and B4. Deer tags are still available for many of the state's most popular zones. Hunting licenses and tags can be purchased online, at one of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife license sales offices or through one of CDFW's many license sales agents. For more information on deer hunting zones and seasons, see the 2015 Big Game

Hunting Digest. Specific zone maps and information are also available online. The sale of hunting licenses and tags provides approximately $25 million every year to CDFW to fund research and management of California's wildlife, including the enforcement of fish and wildlife laws, crucial habitat conservation, post-wildfire forest restoration and wildlife population studies. "We encourage hunters to have fun and be safe while exploring California's wild places," said CDFW Deer Program Coordinator Stuart Itoga. "We appreciate the role hunters play in conservation and management of the state's wildlife." For the 2015 deer season, hunters need to be aware of two new regulations: Mandatory tag reporting and the use of nonlead ammunition on CDFW wildlife areas. Starting this year, all deer tag holders must report to CDFW. Hunters that take a deer must report within 30 days of harvest or by Jan. 31, whichever occurs first. Hunters that received a tag but did not harvest a deer or did not hunt must also report by Jan. 31. Harvest reports may be submitted online or by U.S. mail to CDFW Wildlife Branch, P.O. Box 944209, Sacramento, CA 942990002. Beginning in 2017, anyone who fails to submit a report for the 2016 season will be charged a $20 non-reporting fee when applying for a 2017 deer tag. Statewide, estimated deer population numbers are up slightly from 443,000 last year to 512,000 this year. Last year, approximately 22 percent of the state's deer hunters harvested a deer. Scouting an area prior to hunting and getting off the beaten path can be keys to hunter success, especially during this time of historic drought. CDFW recommends that hunters keep current on possible public land closures in zones they plan to hunt. "California is in the fourth year drought and large wildfires have caused some forest closures," Itoga said. "We expect wildfires could cause additional closures of public hunting lands this year. On a positive note, some of the areas burned will provide high-quality deer browse as regeneration occurs in future years. Improved nutrition could lead to healthier deer populations and enhanced opportunities for deer hunters in future seasons." ■ Safety: is the most important part of any hunting adventure. Although wearing hunter orange (blaze) is not required by law, it may be required in specific areas. Wearing a minimum of a hunter orange hat is recommended, especially when sitting or when hunting in deep vegetation. Safety glasses are a simple way to protect the eyes. ■ Ammunition: Please note that as of July 1, nonlead ammunition is required when hunting upland game birds on all CDFW lands. Please plan accordingly. For more information please see the California Department of Fish and Wildlife nonlead ammunition page. ■ Regulations: A summary of the 2015-16 hunting regulations can be found on CDFW's website. It is the responsibility of every hunter to know and follow all laws. ■ Closures: Regional U.S. Forest Service and BLM offices provide helpful information regarding emergency closures of public hunting areas. Please visit CDFW's website for zone-specific information and regional contacts.

Recreational update for Hume Lake Ranger District Denise Alonzo, USFS Courier 4-1-1

Ranger District are closed. All existing reservations have been cancelled, and no additional reservations will be accepted for the rest of the summer. If conditions allow, recreation facilities on the District will be reopened, mostly for day use only. Information for the Rough Fire is available online inciweb.nwcg.gov /incident/4456/ or by calling 559332-2028. For recreational information, please call the Hume Lake Ranger District 559-338-2251 Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Rough Fire, currently burning in the Sierra and Sequoia National Forests and in Kings Canyon National Park has forced the closure of most areas on the Hume Lake Ranger District. Closures are in place due to the threat of the fire and the risk to public health from the smoke in the air. With the firefight still underway, all developed campgrounds managed by California Land Management on the Hume Lake

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Calendar, Continued from page 2 ■ Public Lands Day September 26 BLM is sponsoring a project to install new interpretive signs in Keysville and clean up/repair Slipper Rock boat launch. Work will be followed by a picnic lunch and a BLM led tour of Keysville historic sites. Call the BLM Bakersfield Field Office at 661-391-6000 for more information or to RSVP. ■ Commodities distribution, Sept. 28 Government food commodities will be distributed to those who qualify on Monday Sept. 28 at the New Life Church in Wofford

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in prayer for our community, the state and nation at Nelda's in Lake Isabella at 7 a.m. All members of the Kern River Valley are welcome. Please arrive early so as not interrupt prayer in progress. Breakfast is optional. Call 760-379-4600. 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. Listings are printed in chronological order by event, date and space available. Items deemed general business advertising will not be accepted.

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PICKS OF THE WEEK “Results” (R) -- Danny (Kevin Corrigan) is a recently divorced schlub (you can almost smell him) who has more money than he really knows what to do with. He decides to spend that money on a personal trainer so he can learn how to "take a punch." Danny gets Kat (Cobie Smolders) as his personal trainer. She's a little prickly, peculiar in her own ways and, of course, very pretty. Danny gets romantic ideas about Kat, but she already is in a wonky relationship with her boss (Guy Pearce), a charming Aussie who seems to fear something about relationships. Writer and director Andrew Bujalski made a funny movie with well-chosen actors, a light tone and a good ending. It's thankfully clear of mopiness and gratuitous gross outs. The pacing of the workout can wear on a bit, but the results are worth sticking around for. “Pitch Perfect 2” (PG-13) -- In the first movie, college girl Becca (Anna Kendrick) learns to love "a capella" -- or "organized nerdsinging" as it's sometimes called around campus. This sequel starts with the Barden Bellas at the top of the competitive college singing scene, then falling from grace after an unseemly wardrobe malfunction during a performance for the president and first lady. Becca and bandmates (including Brittany Snow and Rebel Wilson from last time) can compete

only in the ultra-competitive international circuit, and find themselves a new rival in a group from Germany. Just like an unnecessary sequel, all of the best parts of this movie are reminders of what was good about the original. There are still musical numbers that will get in your head and mess with your moods, but nothing as fun or disarming as the highest points in the first flick. “The Farewell Party” (NR) -- In an upscale Jersusalem retirement community, Yehezkel enjoys tinkering with gadgets and playing small pranks on his neighbors. He makes a more serious decision when facing the suffering of his terminally ill friend, Max. Yehezkel consults a team of experts at the retirement community (including a veterinarian) and devises a mercy-killing machine. It might not sound funny on paper, but that's the impressive thing about this movie, you will laugh at some dark stuff -- and not in a bad way. There is death, but the driving factors in the movie are heart, compassion and humor. © 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.

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HMO Annual Enrollment by the volume of mail, they tend to ignore all. Come January when they go to use their plan, they then learn what is no longer Part 2 Last covered or at what greater co-pay week I described cost. getting enrolled in Normally by October 15 I have Medicare and reviewed all the plans available in some basics about the county and can advise local Medicare plans. I residents which plans will peralso discussed Thal form better for their situation. As how to select the an example, a lady recently best plan to suit moved here from up north. She your needs and how to determine had kidney problems. Most of the what doctors are available in the HMO plans in plans. The Kern County benefits of the have a 20 perplans may be There will be a reduction in cent co-pay for different in payments by the government... dialysis. Now 2016 than she doesn't what you - Thal need dialysis at experienced in this point in 2015, as most time, but it is a plans will conreal possibility. There is one plan tinue to have a $0 monthly premithat has a $30 co-pay per treatum in 2016. The Federal government. This is much lower than 20 ment pays these insurance compercent. Best I can determine, panies to take care of you when the average treatment costs about you join them, as you are assign$250 or with the HMO 20 percent ing your Medicare benefits and co-pay an out of pocket of $50 or privileges to that private compaso per treatment. ny. There will be a reduction in 2016 information will not be availpayments by the government, so able until October 1, and enrollthe Medicare HMO plans may be ment begins October 15. Next adjusting their benefits to comweek I shall discuss the Medicare pensate for the revenue loss. Part D prescription Drug Plan. The 2016 benefits will be outlined in a document called the Annual Notice of Change which Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurance by law must be mailed to each broker in California (0621106) Thal is on the current participant by September National Association of Health 30. This document is typically Underwriters Medicare Advisory Board. mailed with other material, and He may be reached at 760-376-2100, many seniors are so overwhelmed harrythal@aol.com or harrythal. com. Harry P. Thal Courier Columnist

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Detecting teen body image issues Teensafe.com Courier Health What does your teen see when they look in the mirror? Body image encompasses what a person believes about their outward appearance, how they feel about their body. Issues can occur when your teen starts showing signs of a negative body image, perceiving their body as something other than reality, convinced that their size or shape is a personal failure, or they feel ashamed, anxious or awkward about their appearance. "Shedding light on these issues, we created this guide to help parents understand and detect red-flags that may indicate their teen is struggling with body image issues," said Rawdon Messenger, TeenSafe CEO. "By monitoring their social media and online activity, parents can detect problems early and start a conversation with their child about selfworth." Body image issues are cropping up earlier and earlier with both genders subjected to unrealistic body images from a young age. The best time to deal with these issues is when you begin noticing signs of a negative body image in your child. Children who are immediately brought into a discussion, reassured of their worth and taught ways of improving their self-esteem are far less likely to fall victim to any problems. As social media becomes increasingly influential in the lives of teens in this digital age, they often become consumed in the "cycle of selfies," editing, sharing and comparing highly-filtered photos, creating a culture of comparing themselves to unrealistic photos of their peers. Measuring their appearance and selfworth on the amount of "likes" and com-

ments they get is extremely unrealistic and can be detrimental to a teen. Teens with negative body image have increased chances of developing eating disorders and suffer from feelings of depression, isolation, low self-esteem, and obsessions with weight loss. Below are some search terms and hashtags that may be a sign that you need to start a conversation about self-worth. ■ Anorexia: #ana, #proana, #proanamia, #proed, #eatingdisorder, #thinspo, #thinspiration, #skinny, #anorexia, #fat, #diet, #thynspooo, #hipbones, #sue, #secretsociety123. ■ Binge Eating: #bingeeating, #bingefood, #overeating, #starving ■ Bulimia: #bulimia, #bulimic, #lax, #purge. ■ Cutting: #blades, #bloody, #cutting, #knife, #razor, #selfharm, #selfhate, #suicide. ■ Depression: #sad, #ugly, #depression, #depressed, #mentalhealth, #anxiety, #pain, #mood, #imnotokay, #fakesmile, #worthless, #helpme, #paranoia, #useless, #tears, #broken, #killme. How can parents help their children cope with these pressures? ■ Communication: Talk to them about what they see online and reassure them of their self-worth and importance. ■ Monitor: Monitor their smartphone and social media activity to watch for red flags. ■ Lead by example: Do active things together and encourage healthy habits and lifestyle. ■ Limit smartphone use: Limit their screen-time to balance online with offline life If you feel you need to keep a closer eye on your child with a monitoring solution, go to TeenSafe.com, or Teenology.com.

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: GO LIFT PERSONAL TRAINING (2015-B4903), 3000 Mall View Road, Suite 1125, Bakersfield, CA 93306. Mailing address: 9406 Aphrodite Street, Bakersfield, CA 93306. REGISTRANT: Michael Medina Urioste, 9406 Aphrodite Street, Bakersfield, CA 93306. 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: Michael Medina Urioste. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 08/11/2015 and expires 08/11/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: S. Hermosillo. Published by the Kern River Courier August 21, 28, September 4 and 11, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: STALLION SPRINGS CERT (2015-B4931), DBA#2: TEHACHAPI AREA CERT (2015-B4932), DBA#3: GREATER TEHACHAPI AREA CERT (2015-B4933), DBA#4: TEHACHAPI MOUNTAIN AREA CERT (2015-B4934), DBA#5 GREATER TEHACHAPI AREA COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (2015-B4935), DBA#6 TEHACHAPI MOUNTAIN CERT (2015-B4936). Street address: 27800 Stallion Springs Drive, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Mailing address: 27800 Stallion Springs Drive, Tehachapi, CA 93561. REGISTRANT: SSCERT, 27800 Stallion Springs Drive, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Date the business commenced: 12/09/2013. 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: Sandra K. Young, Chairperson/President. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 08/12/2015 and expires 08/12/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier August 21, 28, September 4 and 11, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: MCDONALD'S OLIVE DRIVE (2015-B4908), 5363 Olive Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93308. Mailing address: P.O. Box 11478, Bakersfield, CA 93389. REGISTRANT: Cinco Manos, Inc., 5363 Olive Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93308. 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: Carrie Cinquemani, Secretary. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 08/11/2015 and expires 08/11/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier August 21, 28, September 4 and 11, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: INCOME PROPERTY MANAGEMENT (2015-B5060), DBA#2: IPM (2015-B5061), DBA#3: MAINTENANCE UNLIMITED (2015-B5062), 6505 Wofford Boulevard, #3, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailing address: P.O. Box 752, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. REGIS-

TRANT: Bullseye, 6505 Wofford Boulevard, #3, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Date the business commenced: 06/21/2013. 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: Kaycee Lortz, President. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 08/19/2015 and expires 08/19/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier August 28, September 4, 11 and 18, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: ZOMBIE ROSE (2015-B4885), 10008 Roehampton Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Mailing address: 10008 Roehampton Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93312. REGISTRANTS: Almart Hill Olsen, 10008 Roehampton Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93312 and Stefanie Denise Rogers, 10008 Roehampton Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. 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: Stefanie Rogers. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 08/10/2015 and expires 08/10/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier August 28, September 4, 11 and 18, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: FAY ORGANIC CO-OP (2015B4904), 9617 Fay Creek Ford, Weldon, CA 93283. Mailing address: P.O. Box 438, Weldon, CA 93283. REGISTRANT: Ellen Kay Schafhauser, 9617 Fay Creek Ford, Weldon, CA 93283. Date the business commenced: 06/10/2010. 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: Ellen Schafhauser. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 08/11/2015 and expires 08/11/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier August 28, September 4, 11 and 18, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: SMOKE TREE MOBILE ESTATES (2015-B4891), DBA#2: SMOKE TREE RV PARK (2015-B4892), 4401 Hughes Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93304. Mailing address: P.O. Box 299, Santa Ynez, CA 93460. REGISTRANTS: Thoma V. Martinov, Trustee of The Martinov Family Trust Dated 2/4/1992, 1050 East Highway 246, Solvang, CA 93463, Edward H. Hancock, Trustee of The Edward H. Hancock Revocable Trust Dated 10/24/2005, 3868 Carson Street, Torrance, CA 90503 and Elliott Family Construction, LLC, 719 Yarmouth Road, Suite #2, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274. Date the business commenced: 04/08/1981. 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 vio-

lation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Thoma V. Martinov. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 08/11/2015 and expires 08/11/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier August 28, September 4, 11 and 18, 2015. NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE Of MYRTLE WILMA BRIGGS aka MYRTLE W. BRIGGS aka MYRTLE BRIGGS - BPB-15-002246 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of MYRTLE WILMA BRIGGS aka MYRTLE W. BRIGGS aka MYRTLE BRIGGS. A PETITION for Probate has been filed by: JEANNINE LOUISE BRIGGS in the Superior Court of California, County of KERN. THE PETITION for Probate requests that JEANNINE LOUISE BRIGGS be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent's will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on: September 24, 2015 at 9:00 A.M. in Dept. P, located at 1215 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in section 9100 of the California Probate Code. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in section 1250 of the California Probate Code. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for the Petitioner: Jamie P. Gelber, Esq. Law Offices of Gelber & Anderson P.O. Box 2810 5104 Lake Isabella Boulevard, Suite C Lake Isabella, CA 93240 (760) 379-2604 (Published: Kern River Courier: August 28, September 4 and 11, 2015) ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: CUSTOM INTEL (2014-B6203) Street address of business: 1926 Dracena Street, Bakersfield, CA 93304. Mailing address of Business: P.O. Box 553, Bakersfield, CA 93302. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Eric Lomeli, 1926 Dracena Street, Bakersfield, CA 93304. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 11/19/2014. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 08/28/2015.

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For Sale 1 cord oak & pine firewood Medi-lift/recline chair Pine dining set w/6 chairs 6 1/2 ft. oak hutch Push lawn mower New 61”x47” workbench 1 ton folding cherry picker Charcoal BBQ Welding tanks/tools All kinds of office furniture ALL REASONABLE OFFERS ACCEPTED Please call (760) 979-0048 __________________________________ FIREWOOD - (760) 223-0809 Pine - $150 cord •• Oak - $250 cord

Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk by M. Dominguez, Deputy Clerk (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier: September 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: ENDLESS BOUNDARIES II (2015-B5109), DBA#2: ENDLESS BOUNDARIES (2015-B5110), 8600 Thoroughbred Street, Onyx, CA 93255. Mailing address: P.O. Box 134, Onyx,CA 93255. REGISTRANT: Paula Walke, 8600 Thoroughbred Street, Onyx, CA 93255. Date the business commenced: 09/25/2000. 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: Paula Walke. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 08/21/2015 and expires 08/21/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier September 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2015. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2014-01108-CA, A.P.N.: 489-03240-00, Property Address: 1858 Gaston Street, Wasco, CA 93280 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 04/04/2006. 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: Lisa Deoca, a Married Woman, as Her Sole and Separate Property. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive Trustee, LLC. Recorded 04/14/2006 as Instrument No. 0206090994 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 10/02/2015 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: $91,231.60. 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: 1858 Gaston Street, Wasco, CA 93280, A.P.N.: 489-032-40-00. 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 $91,231.60. 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/MortgageServices/DefaultManage ment/TrusteeServices.laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 201401108-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: August 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/MortgageSer vices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeService s.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 September 4, 11 and 18, 2015). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: HUNTER MARIE'S (2015B5129), 908 Portal Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93308. Mailing address: 908 Portal Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93308. REGISTRANT: Kayla Renee Sawyer, 908 Portal Avenue, 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: Kayla Sawyer. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 08/24/2015 and expires 08/24/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier September 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: THE BROWN HOUND (2015B4928), 3501 Mall View Road, Suite 115231, Bakersfield, CA 93306. Mailing address: 3501 Mall View Road, Suite 115231, Bakersfield, CA 93306. REGISTRANTS: Daniel Keith Wilson, 6005 Benbasset Place, Bakersfield, CA 93306 and Deanna Lynn Wilson, 6005 Benbasset Place, Bakersfield, CA 93306. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. 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: Deanna L. Wilson. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 08/12/2015 and expires 08/12/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier September 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2015. ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: TODD NOBLE CONSTRUCTION (2011-B0973) Street address of business: 7030 Cyrus Canyon Road, Kernville, CA 93238. Mailing address of Business: P.O. Box 1526, Kernville, CA 93238. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Todd Noble, 5500 Hanning Street, Weldon, CA 93283. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 02/11/2011. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 08/27/2015. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk by J. Bojorquez, Deputy Clerk (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier: September 11, 18, 25 and October 2, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: TODD NOBLE CONSTRUCTION (2015-B5222), 5500 Hanning Street, Weldon, CA 93283. Mailing address: 5500 Hanning Street, Weldon, CA 93283. REGISTRANT: Todd Andrew Noble, 5500 Hanning Street, Weldon, CA 93283. Date the business commenced: 01/01/2011. 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: Todd Andrew Noble. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 08/27/2015 and expires 08/27/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier September 11, 18, 25 and October 2, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: ROBERT MARINER (2015B5117), 1117 West Las Cruces Court, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Mailing address: 1117 West Las Cruces Court, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. REGISTRANT: Robert Ross Budlong, II, 1117 West Las Cruces Court, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Date the business commenced: 08/19/2015. 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: Deanna L. Wilson. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 08/24/2015 and expires 08/24/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier September 11, 18, 25 and October 2, 2015. ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: CALIFORNIA CHIROPRACTIC (2015-B1000) Street address of business: 8501 Camino Media, Suite 200, Bakersfield, CA 93311. Mailing address of Business: 8501 Camino Media, Suite 200, Bakersfield, CA 93211. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Troy D. Sorensen DC, Inc., 8501 Camino Media, Suite 200, Bakersfield, CA 93311. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 02/12/2015. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 08/31/2015. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty Clerk by E. Del Villar, Deputy Clerk (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier: September 11, 18, 25 and October 2, 2015.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2014-07234-CA, A.P.N.: 135-25106-00, Property Address: 721 Fairfax road, Bakersfield, CA 93306 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 12/08/2006. 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: Vern M. Moore and Kelly J. Moore, Husband and Wife as Joint Tenants. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive Trustee, LLC. Recorded 12/18/2006 as Instrument No. 0206310749 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 10/08/2015 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $236,115.49. 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: 721 Fairfax road, Bakersfield, CA 93306, A.P.N.: 135-25106-00. 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 $236,115.49. 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/MortgageServ ices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices .laspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2014-07234-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: August 26, 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/MortgageServ ices/DefaultManagement/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 September 11, 18 and 25, 2015) NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF FRANK RONALD SETINC BPB-15-002397 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of FRANK RONALD SETINC A PETITION for Probate has been filed by: JOHN KEVIN COSGROVE in the Superior Court of California, County of KERN. THE PETITION for Probate requests that

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Patriot, Continued from page 1 September 11, 2015, the Kern High School District will be commemorating the 14th anniversary of 9/11 during the scheduled varsity football games. "This is an opportunity for us to remember that tragic day in U.S. history, and to say thank you to the military, law enforcement and firefighters currently serving our community. We want to recognize the sacrifices these professionals make for our safety, every day," said Stan Greene, Director of School Support Services at the KHSD. Each KHSD participant in the event will have a 9/11 memorial sticker on their helmet or uniform. On September 11, 2001, four planes were hijacked. The hijackers then deliberately flew three of the planes into two important buildings, the Pentagon in Washington DC and the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York. The fourth crashed into a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. The loss of life and damage that these hijackings caused form the biggest act of terrorism ever on United States soil. Nearly 3000

people died in the attacks and the economic impact was immense. The attacks have greatly increased attention to national security in the United States. This has had huge implications for United States national and international politics. The most potent symbol of the events that happened on September 11, 2001 are pictures and videos of planes flying into buildings, of the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center engulfed in smoke and later collapsing and of people falling from buildings. Pictures taken of damaged buildings and relatives looking for loved ones in the days and weeks after the attacks are also often shown. The flag of the United States is often displayed around images of the events on September 11, 2001. This is to remind Americans that their country remained strong in the face of massive terrorist attacks. Patriot Day should not be confused with Patriot's Day, also known as Patriots Day, which commemorates the battles of Lexington and Concord in 1775, which were two of the earliest battles in the American Revolutionary War.

Kern River Courier Legal Notices Legals, Continued from page 11 JOHN KEVIN COSGROVE be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent's will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. A HEARING on the petition will be held on: October 15, 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 the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in Section 58(b) of the California Probate Code or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under Section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California

Law. 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 Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code Section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: BRIAN L. FOX, Atty. 290 Maple Court, Suite 206 Ventura, CA 93003 (805) 6589204. (Published: Kern River Courier: September 11, 18 and 25 2015)

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