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Ready or not... Fall equinox to arrive

The September equinox arrives on September 23, 2015 at 1:21 a.m. PDT. In the Northern Hemisphere, the sun is rising later now, and nightfall comes sooner. This is our autumn equinox, when the days are getting shorter in the Northern Hemisphere. At this equinox, day and night are approximately equal in length. For us in the Northern Hemisphere, people are enjoying the cooler days of autumn even as prepa-

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Northern Hemisphere, you can easily notice the later dawns and earlier sunsets. Birds and butterflies are migrating southward too, along with the path of the sun. Creatures of the wild are putting on their winter coats. All around us, trees and plants are ending this year's cycle of growth. Perhaps they are responding with glorious autumn leaves or a last burst of bloom before winter comes. In the night sky, Fomalhaut - the Autumn Star - is making its way across the heavens each night.

At the equinoxes, the sun appears overhead at noon. That's why the sun rises due east and sets due west for all of us. The sun is on the celestial equator, and the celestial equator intersects all of our horizons at points due east and due west. This fact makes the day of an equinox a good day for finding due east and due west from your yard or other favorite site for watching the sky. Just go outside around sunset or sunrise and notice the location of the sun on the horizon with respect to familiar landmarks. If you do this, you'll be able to use those landmarks to find those cardinal directions long after Earth has moved on in its orbit around the sun, carrying the sunrise and sunset points southward.

Watch Out for Wildlife Week Sept. 14-20 CDFW Courier Release

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Caltrans and A California Mule Deer the California crosses in Department of front of Fish and Wildlife motorists remind motorists on Hwy 178 in Weldon. to remain alert for wildlife near Michael roadways during Batelaan Kern River Watch Out for Courier Wildlife Week, which runs their natural communiSeptember 14-20. ties, reports more than "Motorists need to be 200 people are killed alert when traveling nationally in collisions through wildlife areas," with deer, elk and other said Caltrans Director large mammals each year Malcolm Dougherty. "This and estimates 1.5 million will protect the public and animals are hit each year. animals, while helping The Watch Out for reduce tragedies." Wildlife campaign is supDefenders of Wildlife, a ported by Caltrans, national nonprofit organiCDFW, Defenders of zation dedicated to proWildlife and the Road tecting native species and

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rations for winter are underway. South of the equator, spring begins. Earth's two hemispheres are receiving the sun's rays equally now. Night and day are approximately equal in length. The name 'equinox' comes from the Latin aequus (equal) and nox (night). But, since Earth never stops moving around the sun, these days of approximately equal sunlight and night will change quickly. The knowledge that summer is gone - and winter is coming - is everywhere now on the northern half of Earth's globe. If you live in the

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Ecology Center at the University of California, Davis. "Drivers may see more animals crossing roads and highways this year, as they need to travel farther than usual to find adequate food and water," said Marc Kenyon, CDFW's Human-Wildlife Conflict Manager. "This is just one of many reasons

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"Aloha ya'll fairgoers" this year's Kern County Fair opens its gates on Wednesday September 23 through Sunday October 4 at the fairgrounds in Bakersfield. ■ Fair admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 6 through 12. Advance tickets on line at kerncountyfair.com, are $8 for adults and $4 for children. Carnival wristbands are $30, $25 on line. There is always free admission for active and retired military with a military ID throughout the Fair. Seniors age 55 and up receive a $1 discount off the regular admission ($9). Children age 5 and under are free. ■ Fair Hours: Monday through Thursday from 3 to 10 p.m. Friday September 25. Friday October 2 3 to 11 p.m. Saturdays Noon to 11 p.m. Sundays Noon to 10 p.m. The Fine Arts, Harvest Hall, Community and Hobby Exhibit buildings close at 9:45 p.m. ■ Fair Carnival: Monday through Friday 3 p.m. to close and Saturdays and Sundays noon to close. ■ Senior Day Friday Sept. 25. The gates open at 9 a.m. and the program begins at 10 a.m. with free admission age 55 and up and free parking until 4 p.m. ($5 after 4 p.m.). ■ Monday Madness Sept. 28 brings everyone $5 admission until 9 p.m. ■ Feed the Need Get free admission Tuesday Sept. 29, from 3 to 9 p.m. by bringing four cans of non-per-

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to give driving our complete attention when we're on the road. Only drivers can prevent collisions with animals by being careful and paying attention." Caltrans, CDFW and Defenders of Wildlife offer a few tips for motorists: ■ Be especially alert when driving in areas frequented by wildlife and reduce your speed so you can react safely. ■ Pay particular attention when driving during the morning and evening as wildlife are most active during these times. ■ If you see an animal cross the road, know that another may be following. ■ Don't litter. The odors may entice animals to venture near roadways.

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■ 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 is in need of some TLC. Get a Pride Day T-Shirt and free BBQ lunch following the cleanup. For further information, questions or to RSVP, 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.

■ Free Community BBQ Event September 19 A BBQ lunch, snow cones, face painting, 16 foot water slide, bounce house, water balloon games, music, prayer booth and social hall, and lots more for the whole family. Join us for this all expense-paid day to remember! At 11 a.m. at the Weldon Methodist Church, 20021 Highway 178.

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■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.,TOPS #2293 weight loss group, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. 760-417-2272. ■ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Alzheimers Respite Group, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. 661-393-8871. ■ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Mt.View Church, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3935. ■ 1 p.m., Happy Hookers crochet club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-6335. ■ 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (3rd Fri.) Valley Caregiver Resource Center caregiver support at CCS, 2731 Nugget Ave. Lake Isabella. 661-821-1626.

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

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

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

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

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

■ 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.

■ Mystery Lantern Tour September 19 During the lantern tour Corlew will recount the eerie legends of the valley and focus on the paranormal events and sightings which have reportedly occurred on site. 8 to 10:30 p.m. at 3829 Lake Isabella Blvd in Bodfish. $15 per person (all ages). Cash only at gate night of event or advance tickets by credit card. Questions or purchase advance tickets contact: 760-379-5146. ■ 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 pur-

■ 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, VFW Lake Isabella. 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., LI ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, VFW Lake Isabella. 760-376-3138. ■10:30 a.m. Toddler Story Time, Lake Isabella Library, 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. 760-549-2083. ■ 11:45 a.m. (4th Thu.), KRV Women’s Club meeting, Elks Lodge. ■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831 ■ Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove. ■ 3:30 - 5 p.m. (4th Thu.), Kern River Valley Collaborative, Veterans Hall, Rm. 1., Lake Isabella. 760-379-2556, ext. 601. ■ 5 - 7 p.m., VFW Taco Thursday, open to public. 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.

chased on week prior to the event from any DAR member or call Hazel Halloran at 760379-8279 or Harriet Hall at 760-379-5472 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 must be 16 yrs. and weigh at least 110 lbs. ■ Wofford Heights September 22 At 6 p.m. the Kern River Community of Wofford Heights is meeting at the Chatterbox Cafe open to all Wofford Heights residents and businesses. Tacos will be served. Come help plan the revival of Early California Days. ■ 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 ■ Join SAR September 23 Kern Valley Search and Rescue is looking for individuals interested in being part of the KVSAR Swiftwater Rescue Team. KVSAR will be holding its next meeting on September 23, at 7 p.m. at its facilities in Lake Isabella. Join now to be ready for the next water season. Please visit the website at kvsar.com and fill out the membership inquiry form if you are interested. ■ 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.) Sat: Noon-11 p.m., Sun: Noon-10 p.m. ■ 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). call Mick Jones at P.O. Box 206 Wofford Heights Ca, 93285 559-799-9991. ■ 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 661391-6000 for information or to RSVP.

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FFA seeking T-shirt sponsors The Kern Valley High School Future Farmers of America Chapter is a progressive career training program with 200 student members. This is the premier student organization in the Kern River Valley. They anticipate distributing over 300 shirts throughout Kern County. Please show your support and encourage student pride at the same time. FFA is offering two levels of sponsorship and visibility. A business sponsor for $100 will have their business name and logo displayed on the back of all t-shirts; or an individual sponsor for $50 will have their name(s) displayed on the back of all t-shirts. Contact Emily_Keverline@kernhigh.org for more information or to transmit your electronic logo.

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 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.

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Daily I am reminded that my wife and I live in a rural area where we are visited by many birds and animals. The following is a true story Middleworth that happened last week. We live on the crest of a hill that overlooks Isabella Lake and as part of that crest about 50 feet from our doorstep is a feeding station. We give peanuts to the grey squirrels, feed and water to just about anything else in a feeding pan. We have hummingbirds, finch, quail, blue jays, mockingbirds, ravens, raccoons, grey foxes, and other wild creatures. The only unwelcome beast is the "ground squirrel". The damage they can do to a lawn and other areas around the yard is uncanny. Consequently, I use a "have-aheart" trap which I load with peanuts and use to trap those little ground devils. Usually at night I trip the bale wire on the trap so that it does not catch any animals. There are lots of nocturnal creatures that visit us each evening that we don't want to accidentally catch. That particular night last week, I forgot to trip the wire and the trap remained ready to catch some unwary animal! The next morning as I was putting out feed for all my

friends, I noticed that my trap had been jiggled around. So I walked over, bent down to see what I had accidentally caught. BIG MISTAKE! It was a skunk and he was mad! To show me his displeasure, he liberally sprayed me before I could move. At that point, as I ran screaming towards the house, I took off my shirt, my shorts, my drawers, and fumbled around with my shoes and socks, yelling at Vicki to turn on the shower I was coming in! For the next ten minutes, it was shower, soap, scrub, rinse and then soap, scrub, rinse and then soap again and again. After the fifth shower I was reasonably presentable and only slightly odoriferous. My wife said, "You are not putting those clothes in my machine!" So we put them in a plastic bag, fastened with a tie, and threw them in the trash-can. Then I was faced with the problem of letting that skunk go without his greeting me again with his special sauce. Here's what I did. I took a big towel and covered the trap (with the enclosed creature) then I tipped the trap upside down, what this does is release the end wire so that the skunk could push his way to freedom. The last time I saw that rascal he was running westerly and I was running easterly. My guess is that the skunk will never eat peanuts again and you can be sure that I will never forget to check my trap at night. Wofford Heights resident Rod Middleworth is a retired security manager for Pacific Bell.

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October 13, 1934 to September 6, 2015 Dick Snyder was born in Nitro, West Virginia to Earl Francis Snyder and Janet Ethel Snyder. He was the youngest of five children. He spent his youth there and joined the U.S. Navy after graduating from Nitro High School. He attended West Virginia State College after his tour in the military. A Navy buddy had convinced him to move to California. He loved California and was happy to leave the cold weather in West Virginia. Dick worked at Hughes Aircraft in Culver City, Fullerton and then in El Segundo and held many positions. He married his wife, Virginia and they resided in Hermosa Beach with their three children. Dick was a big fan of spectator sports and followed his favorite football, basketball and baseball teams. He bowled on two leagues, play a little golf, had a few collections he enjoyed and he loved to dance. He was actively involved with his children's youth sports team activities. After retiring from Hughes Aircraft, Dick and Virginia purchased an ownership at R-Ranch/Johnsondale, and became familiar with the Kern River Valley. In 2000 they make Kernville their home. Dick volunteered on the Boat Patrol and joined the Historical Society which was what he loved most about his time here. He opened and closed the KRV Museum and was an active docent. He enjoyed meeting people from all over the world, giving tours and working with a variety of the best people in the Valley. He was the popcorn maker on movie night in the summertime. Dick solved problems of the world on many mornings with a great group of guys over at Big Blue Bear. He loved joking with the many people he knew in town, he will be missed by many. Dick is survived by his wife Virginia, his children Beth Taylor, Adam Snyder and Rick Snyder; grandchildren Michael Taylor, Hayley Taylor, Tessa Taylor, Tatianna Bourget, Chandler Snyder, Trinity Snyder and great-grandson Ayden. He is also survived by his brother Earl Snyder, Jr., his wife Mary and many nieces and nephews. Services for Dick will be held Friday, October 2 at 2 p.m. at Bakersfield National Cemetery. A "Celebration of Life" will be held Sunday Oct. 4 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the KRV Museum Pack Station in Kernville. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the KRV Historical Society.

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1. Is the book of Joseph in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. From Proverbs 22, what is foolishness bound in the heart of? Wicked, Poor, Child, Foolish 3. Who led the Israelites over the River Jordan? Moses, Joshua, Aaron, Elijah 4. Which Psalm begins, "O God, thou art my God"? 60, 63, 74, 117 5. What was the name of Samson's father? Noah, Manoah, Jesse, Levi 6. Who wrote the book of Proverbs? Jude, Moses, Solomon, Isaac 1) Neither; 2) Child; 3) Joshua; 4) 63; 5) Manoah; 6) Solomon © 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Faith - Weak or Strong? Dan Schlensker, Courier Columnist Is your faith weak or strong? It probably depends on the day. All believers in Jesus have their moments of doubt as well as their times of rocksolid belief; their Schlensker faith vacillates between feeble and robust. So did the man in Mark 9:14-29, whose son was demon-possessed. In response to Jesus' assertion that all things are possible to/for a person who believes, he said, (my translation) "Lord I believe; please help me with respect to my unbelief!" This man was struggling in his faith, because of the affliction that had come upon his son, and on account of Jesus' disciples' inability to cast the demon out. He was really wondering about this power-ofGod stuff and whether is it was accessible to him. And he discovered it was! Jesus, Himself, cast the demon out and restored that man's son's speech and personhood. The disciples had likely been unable to cast out the demon because they'd been attempting to provide God's power as if it were their own, gratifying their own prestige and pride. Jesus told them with respect to their failure that (this) exorcism depended upon "prayer" (i.e. on total and complete dependence on God). After all, that's where the ultimate power resides; God is its only source. Jesus' message was to trust

Him, to believe in Him, to have faith in Him. Such faith is severely disparaged in our day by atheistic propaganda, which suggests that biblical creation is "total nonsense" and that "Darwin was right!" and billboards that say, "IN THE BEGINNING, MAN CREATED GOD. There's probably no God. Now stop worrying and enjoy your life," and "Are you good without God? Millions are." The assessment of God stuff as "total nonsense" turns out to be completely nonsensical, itself, because it denies wellestablished historical fact and negates the possibility of peace and eternal security that can only come by letting God be God and through a faith relationship with Him. And any faith, weak or strong, will save a person! The atheist's assertion that "There's probably no God" intrigues me. It allows a possibility that there is … a God. And if there is-and there's some really good evidence for that, like the well-witnessed exorcism in Mark 9-then He is the ultimate authority, and He is the only source of healing for everything that's wrong with the world. Only He can cast out the demons. And only through a saving relationship with Him is there any hope for the eternal future beyond our existence on this planet. Without Him, He says, there's eternal misery. So, considering the odds against the notion that there is no God, the question becomes, "Are you willing to take that chance?" 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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The Rand Desert Museum will host the Fourteenth Annual Randsburg Old West Days and Bluegrass Jamboree this Saturday, September 19. An old fashioned pancake breakfast, to benefit the Rand Desert Museum, is offered at the Randsburg Opera House from 8 to 11 a.m. A suggested donation of $5 per person is requested. The Opera House is located on Butte Avenue, across the street from the fire station. Music and street vendors will start the day's events at 10 a.m. This year's headline entertainer is five time BMI award winner, Steve Hill. He will be joined by CMI award winner Vern Monnett, on steel guitar, and Chad Watson on bass. Randsburg Old West Days also includes a classic car show, antiques, arts and crafts, The Old West Lawmen's Posse, "The Sweetwater Gang" western group, and Randsburg's famous jail and Desert Museum. There are activities for children, and fun for the entire family. Admission to the event is free. Old West Days ends at 4 p.m. For more information contact The Randsburg General Store at 760-374-2143. Randsburg is located just one paved mile off Highway 395; the turn off is just north of Johannesburg. Ridgecrest is twenty miles to the north, and Kramer Junction (the junction of Highways 58 and 395) is thirty minutes due south.

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Reporting resource violations faster Andrew Hughan, CDFW Courier 4-1-1 Several hunting seasons are approaching and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife is asking the public to use technology - rather than social media - to report wildlife and pollution crimes across the state. "We often get reports of violations and other very good tips sent to CDFW through social media, but our Twitter and Facebook sites are not directly monitored by wildlife officers," said Lt. Mike Milotz, CDFW CalTip Program Coordinator. "There are several ways for the public to report issues directly to us in real time, including a CalTIP phone number, a smart phone app, direct text message capability and our website." All reports can be completely anony-

mous, as the technology removes all identifying information before wildlife officers see the tips. The public can report violations or concerns in the following ways: ■ By Phone at 888-334-2258 or 888-334CALTIP ■ CalTIP app (free via Google Play and iTunes App stores) ■ Text to 847-411 and a wildlife officer can respond directly. (begin your message with "Caltip," followed by details) ■ CDFW's website: dfg.ca.gov/enforcement/caltip.aspx ■ Call 911 CDFW law enforcement reminds people to never put their safety in jeopardy or try to stop a suspected crime. Report it as soon as possible, including a description of the people, equipment and vehicles involved.

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Sheriff/CHP Substation 7046 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella. Business only: 760-549-2100 Kern County Fire Stations ■ 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 line: 760-378-3055

Kern Valley Hospital Emergency Department McCray & Laurel, Mt. Mesa 760-379-2681 Recreation information ■ U.S. Forest Service Isabella Lake office: 4875 Ponderosa Drive. 760-379-5646 ■ Kernville office: 105 Whitney Rd. 760-376-3781 Closed weekends. General information ■ Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce 6404 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella 760-379-5236 866-KRV4FUN ■ Kernville Chamber of Commerce 11447 Kernville Rd. Kernville 760-376-2629 866-KERNVILLE (corner Sierra Way & Kernville Roads)

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Kern River Courier publisher Michael Batelaan will be flooding the Kern County Fair's Home Arts Building with his massive collection of watering cans, as part of the Fair's floriculture exhibit this year from Wednesday, Sept. 5 through Sunday Oct. 4. Batelaan began collecting watering cans at age 14. The fascination was inspired by his late grandfather. "I spent much time with him as a kid in around his greenhouses while he tended to them," he said. "Now my lifetime of collecting exceeds 400 in number, most of which will be on display at the Fair. To display them in one place now requires more than one truck and trailer trip up and down Highway 178 through the Kern River Canyon. The collection started with greenhouse/garden variety cans, Batelaan's collection now ranges from miniatures, children's toys, kitchen/household, yard and garden to those for professional use. Aging from historic turn of the century, steam engine railroad/tractor era, gas service station to the present day decorative, modern, and new. The watering cans are made of plastic, ceramic, tin, copper, brass, galvanized and stainless steel and are painted, enameled, glazed or plated. It is a collection from around the world with some dating back to the 1800s. The exhibit hours of The Home Arts Building exhibit hours are Monday through Thursday from 3 to 9:45 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday from noon to 9:45 p.m.

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PDP Annual Enrollment Harry P. Thal Courier Columnist Part 1: Last week I discussed the Annual Enrollment Period for the Medicare Advantage HMO plans. Today I shall Thal discuss the Prescription Drug Plans under Medicare Part D. Everybody on Medicare does not need a Part D plan, but most people should have it. If you don't need medication and are on Medicare, there are very low cost plans available. While not required, there is a penalty for not having coverage if you ever in the future need to have the coverage. It is 1 percent of the average national Part D premium. In 2015 this is $33.13. You are allowed to be without a "Creditable Drug Plan" for no longer than two months. To calculate the penalty, add up the number of months you went without coverage. Roberta is 85 and now needs prescription coverage. She needs to wait until the open enrollment begins, and her coverage won't start until Jan. 1. While she has been on Medicare for two decades, the prescription plan has been available since 2006. So, as she didn't have "creditable coverage" from an employer plan, did not have coverage from the Veterans Administration nor is she on a poverty program, she will be subject to the penalty. She will be penalized for 10 years having gone without coverage for 120

months. She is entitled to two months off, so the penalty will be 118 months or 118 percent times $39.10. Her penalty for waiting is $46.14. This cost will be added to the cost of the plan she now needs, and will be billed by the private insurance company on behalf of the government. This penalty will be ongoing for as long as she remains on a prescription drug plan. If you are in a Medicare Advantage HMO plan with prescription drugs included, and you did not have prior "creditable" drug coverage, you may also subject to the penalty. The prescription drug program you are currently on will mail out the "Annual Notice of Change" booklet as well as a plan formulary and other 2016 information by September 30. The information for the new year is all there, but so voluminous that many people either toss it on arrival, or set it aside and it never gets opened. BIG MISTAKE! The insurance company may have raised its monthly premium, increased the cost of drugs, shifted your medication to a higher (or lower) tier, or it may have new restrictions such as "Prior Authorization" or added "step therapy" before they will pay. Some plans may now have a new restriction on the quantity that can be filled. The way I see it, the only thing that may be the same as your 2015 plan could be just its name. Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurance broker in California (0621106) Thal is on the National Association of Health Underwriters Medicare Advisory Board. He may be reached at 760-376-2100, harrythal@aol.com or harrythal. com.

Announcements, Continued from page 3 Full night closures State Route 178 The Department of Transportation in cooperation with MCM Construction Inc. announces the full night closures on State Route 178 for the Sunny Lane Pedestrian Overcrossing project next week. Night closures of SR 178 between Haley Street and Mount Vernon Avenue will take place Monday, September 21st through Wednesday, September 23rd from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. each night. Construction crews will be erecting bridge falsework during this time. Closures may continue for longer periods of time each day if necessary, due to delays caused by weather or uncontrollable events that may occur during construction. This scheduled closure will occur, weather permitting. Portable message signage will be in place advising motorists of the construction operations and detour routes. California Highway Patrol will also be on site assisting with traffic control during this time. Motorists are expected to obey all traffic laws and stay alert for road maintenance vehicles and construction personnel. Remember to please be alert for construction personnel and "Slow for the Cone Zone."

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, Homesteaders, an orchard community named Manzanar after the Spanish word "manzana" for apple, later sold to Los 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

Join Kern Valley SAR Kern Valley Search and Rescue is looking for individuals who are interested in being part of the KVSAR Swiftwater Rescue Team. Our team provides swiftwater rescue services on the Kern River in Kern County. KVSAR will be holding its next meeting on September 23, at 7 p.m. at its facilities in Lake Isabella. It is recommended joining now to be ready for the next water season. Please visit the website at kvsar.com and fill out the membership inquiry form if you are interested. Individuals who are interested in the outdoors and want to be part of a team committed to providing professional quality emergency services in our community are invited. All positions are unpaid and require regular time commitments.

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ARIES (Mar. 21 to Apr. 19) Although practical situations continue to dominate this week, there's time for the Lamb to indulge in the fun things in life -- like maybe taking a special someone out for a great evening. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) This week favors relationships. Take time to renew old ones, and make time to go where new friends can be found. On a more practical note, expect news about a business deal. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You should be seeing some progress on that new workplace situation. Meanwhile, family matters might demand more attention, and you'll want to set aside time to deal with them. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A relationship suddenly might present some challenges you never expected. After talking things out, you might want to consider taking some time to assess what you've learned. LEO (July 23 to August 22) A once-volatile situation should be settled by now, giving you a chance to refocus on a project you've been planning for. Look for an interested party to rally to your support. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A oncevolatile situation should be settled by now, giving you a chance to refocus on a project you've been planning for. Look for an interested party to rally to your

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2bd/1ba in Wofford Heights Completely remodeled, new appliances, laundry, corner lot, oversized 2 car garage. Rent $750/mo. 1bd/1ba in Isabella Add-on room could be used as bedroom, large fenced yard, laundry and l car garage. Rent $495/mo. 2bd/1ba in Mt. Mesa Fireplace, fenced backyard, laundry, 1 car garage. Rent $650/mo. MOVE IN SPECIAL One month FREE rent License #01986312

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Wofford Hts. - 14’ x 50’ MH on private lot w/2bd, 2 toilets, 1/ba. Must be clean. Perfect for 55+ couple, $525/mo + $300 dep. (661) 304-1409 ____________________________ Wofford Hts - 2bd/1ba, kitchen + dining, lg. lvng room w/fp, laundry room, oversized garage, $800/mo. No cats or smokers. Call (760) 2230544 for application. ____________________________ Onyx - 2bd/1ba remodeled triplex, new appl, fncd yard., no smoking/pets, trash pd, bus stop across street, $550/mo. Special with1 year lease - 760-220-8787 ____________________________ Kernville, 1 Grove Park -3bd/2ba house on cul-de-sac close to downtown with 2 car garage, shed, fenced yard, no smoking, pets ok. $1,125/mo + $1,000 deposit. (760) 812-7670 or (760) 376-1937

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices 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. REGISTRANT: 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 violation 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 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: 2014-01108CA. 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/TrusteeServic es.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). 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. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-ControllerCounty 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. 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.

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224 Cypress Lane Wofford Heights Sites in quiet Senior Park Laundry, fish house. Walk to lake. $290 per month includes water/trash. Call (760) 549-9260 __________________________________ RV spaces with private beach Camp Kernville - 24 Sirretta Sreet Walking distance to downtown $299/mo. - 760-376-2345 __________________________________ R V Space - Lake Isabella Large, large space in 55+ MH Park Only one avail., $372/mo, inclds trash Paradise Mobile Home Estates (760) 379-2092

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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-ControllerCounty 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/MortgageSer vices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeService s.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/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 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 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) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: BAREWOOD INN & SUITES (2015-B5542), 7013 Wofford Boulevard, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailing address: 1880 South Vineyard Drive West, Pahrump, NV 89048. REGISTRANTS: Daniel Ray Wright,1880 South Vineyard Drive West, Pahrump, NV 89048 and Cheryl Ann Wright, 1880 South Vineyard Drive West, Pahrump, NV 89048. Date the business commenced: 02/15/2005. Business is being conducted as a General Partnership. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Daniel R. Wright. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 09/14/2015 and expires 09/14/2020. Mary B. Bedard,

CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: E. Del Villar. Published by the Kern River Courier September 18, 25, October 2 and 9, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: LAKESHORE LODGE (2015B5541), 7466 Wofford Boulevard, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailing address: 1880 South Vineyard Drive West, Pahrump, NV 89048. REGISTRANTS: Daniel Ray Wright,1880 South Vineyard Drive West, Pahrump, NV 89048 and Cheryl Ann Wright, 1880 South Vineyard Drive West, Pahrump, NV 89048. Date the business commenced: 02/05/2005. Business is being conducted as a General Partnership. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Daniel R. Wright. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 09/14/2015 and expires 09/14/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: E. Del Villar. Published by the Kern River Courier September 18, 25, October 2 and 9, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: MAUERS HANDYMAN SERVICE (2015-B5489), 2 Spruce, Kernville, CA 93238. Mailing address: P.O. Box 1412, Kernville, CA 93238. REGISTRANT: Brian Lee Mauer, 2 Spruce, Kernville, CA 93238. 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: Brian Lee Mauer. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 09/10/2015 and expires 09/10/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: A. Valenzuela. Published by the Kern River Courier September 18, 25, October 2 and 9, 2015. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 15-0005-APN: 345-222-57 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05-19-2003. 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. On October 8, 2015 at 12:00 pm, Antelope Valley Real Estate Services, a California Corporation as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust recorded 06-05-2003, as Inst. No. 0203110676 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Kern County, State of California, Executed by Michael L. Baird, a Single Man, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) at: Outside the main entrance to the Wanda Kirk Library, 3611 Rosamond Blvd., Rosamond, CA 93560. ALL CASHIER'S CHECKS MUST BE MADE PAYABLE TO ELITE TRUST DEED SERVICES, INC. All rights, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 8317 Mojave Tropico Road, Mojave, CA 93501. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said Sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated cost, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $133,997.13. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Date: September 11, 2015. Antelope Valley Real Estate Services, As Trustee, Elite Trust Deed Services, Inc., As Agent, 554 West Lancaster Boulevard, Lancaster, CA 93534, 661-945-5525, Vickie Durham, Trustee Sale Officer 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 the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on the notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgages, 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,

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices Legals, Continued from page 11 you may call 661-945-5525 using the file number 15-0005. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet web site. The best way to verify the postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. (Published by the Kern River Courier September 18, 25 and October 2, 2015) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2014-08554-CA, A.P.N.: 328-26112-00, Property Address: 14120 Yellowstone Drive, Frazier Park, CA 93222 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 08/07/2006. 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: Gerald F. Chick, an Unmarried Man. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive Trustee, LLC. Recorded 08/11/2006 as Instrument No. 0206198443 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 10/14/2015 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: $260,023.45. 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: 14120 Yellowstone Drive, Frazier Park, CA 93222, A.P.N.: 328-261-12-00. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $260,023.45. 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: 2014-08554CA. 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 28, 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 18, 25 and October 2, 2015) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2014-08524-CA, A.P.N.: 171-28012-00, Property Address: 4800 Stancliff Court, Bakersfield, CA 93307 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUM-

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MARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 08/17/2006. 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: Richard Langdeaux, an Unmarried Man. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive Trustee, LLC. Recorded 08/24/2006 as Instrument No. 0206209730 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 10/16/2015 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: $197,265.61. 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: 4800 Stancliff Court, Bakersfield, CA 93307, A.P.N.: 171-28012-00. 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 $197,265.61. 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: 2014-08524CA. 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 28, 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 18, 25 and October 2, 2015) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2014-08643-CA, A.P.N.: 316-10203-00, Property Address: 2113 Birchwood Way, Frazier Park, CA 93222 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 08/17/2006. 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: Jeannie B. Parent, an Unmarried Woman. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive Trustee, LLC. Recorded 08/31/2006 as Instrument No. 0206216738 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 10/16/2015 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: $345,224.69. 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: 2113 Birchwood Way, Frazier Park, CA 93222, A.P.N.: 316-10203-00. 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 $345,224.69. 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: 2014-08643CA. 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 29, 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 18, 25 and October 2, 2015) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2012-24437, A.P.N.: 498-344-1200, Property Address: 7200 Sierra Path Avenue, Bakersfield, Ca 93313

PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/08/2003. 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: Mark W. Shires and Barbara K. Shires, Husband and Wife as Joint Tenants Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive Trustee, LLC. Recorded 10/22/2003 as Instrument No. 0203230363 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 10/14/2015 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: $202,797.90. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 7200 Sierra Path Avenue, Bakersfield, Ca 93313, A.P.N.: 498-344-12-00. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $202,797.90. 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: 201224437. 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: September 3, 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/TrusteeServic es.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 18, 25 and October 2, 2015)