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Just can’t pin a good man down

Cinco de Mayo

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Mike Bull today at home in Southlake and as a wrestler in college at CSUB in 1976.

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Michael Batelaan Courier Remembers

Cinco de Mayo-or the fifth of May-is a holiday that celebrates the date of the Mexican army's 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the FrancoMexican War (18611867). A relatively minor holiday in Mexico, in the United States Cinco de Mayo has evolved into a commemoration of Mexican culture and heritage, particularly in areas with large Mexican-American populations. In the United States, Cinco de Mayo is widely interpreted as a celebration of Mexican culture and heritage, particularly in areas with substantial Mexican-American populations. Chicano activists raised awareness of the holiday in the 1960s, in part because they identified with the victory of indigenous Mexicans over European invaders during the Battle of Puebla. Today, revelers mark the occasion with parades, parties, mariachi music, Mexican folk dancing and traditional foods such as tacos and mole poblano. Some of the largest festivals are held in Los Angeles, Chicago and Houston. Many people outside Mexico mistakenly believe that Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of Mexican independence, which was declared more than 50 years before the Battle of Puebla. dining

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Mike Bull, 61 of Southlake, is quiet, reserved and a diffulcult man to pin down. But Bull is one of nine 2017 Hall of Fame honorees to be inducted into the California Wrestling Hall

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Situation report Rick Brown, USACE Courier Update ■ The Corps continues construction on the

of Fame’s 18th Annual Banquet In-duction Ceremonies on May 6 at the University Square Hotel in Fresno. Bull is in good company. Jake Varner, 31, who won the gold medal in the 96 kg category at the 2012 Summer Olympics in Freestyle wrestling, is also being inducted. He is also a Kern County

USFS Admin/Warehouse building, USFS Fire Station, and temporary construction trailer campus. Construction of each facility is expected to complete in August, October, and May 2017, respectively. ■ Southern California Edison is constructing power substations to be used by the Phase II construction contractor. Using electrified equipment will reduce the number of generators used by the contractor. ■ The Corps completed the Phase II Dams and

native. Ten wrestlers will also be honored with Lifetime Service awards and Dennis Knight, former Kern Valley High School coach will be one of five honored posthumously at the event.

Spillways design and has begun the contracting process. ■ Solicitation of the Phase II contract was posted on March 30, 2017, with a contract award expected by the end of fall 2017. ■ The Corps continues to work with the Kern River Watermaster and downstream water users to lower the lake's water levels ahead of spring runoff from snowmelt. ■ Once the SR155 turn lane design for French Gulch is complete a contract will be solicited for

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"I was surprised at the news when I heard that I was going to be inducted," Bull said. The mission of the California Wrestling Hall Of Fame is to recognize those individuals and groups who, because of their out-

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construction of the turn lane. Solicitation is anticipated in summer 2017. ■ The Corps' draft Supplemental Environmental Assessment #6 (SEA #6) addressing cultural concerns at the SR155 turn lane was delayed to verify compliance with Caltrans' California Environmental Quality Act requirements. ■ SEA #6 is anticipated to be released for public review this month with public meetings to follow.

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Pastor Ben Richey tells us to just chill out.

This week Bodfish Bob says its better with bacon

Fun & games begin on the Courier puzzle pages.

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Special Election ballots delivered for Tuesday June 6

Voters asked to support parcel tax Michael Batelaan Courier FYI The hospital needs to meet a California deadline for mandated seismic improvements by 2030. If the deadline is not met, it is likely the state will not relicense the hospital and it will not be able to continue operation with the next closest medical services are 50 to 60 miles away. The Hospital District was formed in November 1964 and commenced operations in May 1968.

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The District is comprised of approx 400 square miles. The hospital has a bed count of 27 in acute care and an emergency room. In 1992 they added a 74 bed long term care unit, the skilled nursing facility. In 1994 a retail pharmacy was added and

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in 1996 the Rural Health Clinic was licensed. Today the hospital serves an approx 15,000 population plus 10,000 visitors on any given weekend and the hospital is finding their current emergency department inadequate. Patient priva-

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cy is at issue as well as limited patient treatment rooms. Many facilities are not up to code, as well as the seismic issues. The hospital is now 50 years old and does not meet current earthquake safety and other code standards. In 2008, SB 1953 Earthquake Mandate was passed by the state of California ordering hospitals meet specific seismic standards. Those deadlines were extended to

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Wednesday, 6 p.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 280,839 acre-feet 2016 Reservoir peak 153,102 acre-feet Pool maximum 568,075 acre-feet Restricted pool imit 361,250 acre-feet Upper Kern Inflow 4,633 cfs* Lower Kern Outflow 4,689 cfs Borel Canal Outflow 0 cfs (stopped) Data from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers cfs=cubic feet per second 1 cu.ft. = 7.48 U.S. gallons 1 ac.ft.= 325,851 U.S. gal. *(5-hr average Kernville)

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■ Keepers of the Kern May 5 The U.S. Forest Service will be hosting Keepers Annual Safety Meeting at the District Office Headquarters in Kernville from 2 to 4 p.m. If you are a volunteer for Keepers or would like to be, this is a very important part of getting ready for the upcoming season. For more information or to become a volunteer, call 760-376-2963, 360324-8178 or 760-376-6459 or email keepersofthekern@gmail.com. ■ Kern Valley Airport Backcountry Fly-In, May 5 through May 7 Airplane camping, whitewater rafting, raffle prize giveaway, backcountry airstrip runs, and more. Friday from 11 a.m. to Sunday 3 p.m.

■ Sirretta Street Sale May 6 Kernville's annual yard sale. Don't miss the chance to see what's out up and down the street, all morning. ■ Keepers of the Kern fundraiser May 6 Stop by and say howdy and find exactly what you were looking for! Keepers will be on the corner of Kernville Road and Sirretta St. Need more information or want to become a volunteer? Call 760-376-2963, 360-324-8178 or 760-376-6459 or email keepersofthekern@gmail.com.

Regular activities Fridays

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

Saturdays

■ 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. Karaoke @7 p.m. Fraternal Order of Eagles, open to public, 12251 Hwy 178 Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394 ■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers square dancing, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

Sundays

■ 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, public welcome. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3877. ■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415 Sierra Way Kernville. 760-376-2846. ■ 4 p.m. Sex Addicts Anonymous (Mens). KV Alano Club 4030 Perdue Ave. Lake Isabella. 760-514-6883.

Mondays

■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-583. ■ 1 p.m. (3rd Mon.), Kern Valley Democratic Club, Lakeridge Mobile Home Pk. Clubhouse, Lake Isabella. ■ 1 p.m., Line dance classes, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-0043. ■ 3 p.m. (2nd Mon.-Board/4th Mon.-Member ship), Kernville Chamber. 760-376-2629. ■ 6 - 9 p.m., KRV Community 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 ■ 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. ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, VFW Lake Isabella. 760-376-3138. ■ 2 p.m. KRV Cemetery District. (2nd Tue. every other month). Public invited. 760-376-2189. ■ 3:30 - 5 p.m. (4th Tue.), Kern River Valley Collaborative, Veterans Hall, Rm. 1., Lake Isabella. 760-379-2556, ext. 601. ■ 4:50 p.m. (2nd & 4th Tue.), Erskine Fire Support Group Faith Community Church 20 W. Panorama Dr. Wofford Heights. 760-205-9009. ■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-Bodfish Property Owners, Senior Center, Lake Isabella 760-379-5552. ■ 6:30 p.m., (2nd Tue.) Epilepsy Support Group, Bakersfield. 760-376-1606 or 760-258-5272. ■ 7 p.m., (4th Tue.), KRV Historical Society, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

Wednesdays

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

■ Down by the Riverside Car Show May 6 Rotary Club of Kern River Valley 18th Annual Car Show. See some great cars all around Kernville. Pre-registration is $45 and $50 the day of the show. Vendors $45. Call Paul Cromwell 760-417-1008 or email pauljc1@mchsi.com for more information.

■ Library book sale May 8 and 9 The Friends of the Library book sale once a month on the second Tuesday of each month. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Set-up and presale Monday from 4 to 6 p.m. in the community room at the main library 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd.

■ Artists' reception May 6 The works of Carla Aubrey, Frances Collins, Beth Mulder, Dorothy Landeros, and Barbara Welch, all students of Carol Wermuth are on display at the Museum in Kernville. Reception held from 4 to 6 p.m.

■ California Native American seminars May 9 Ellen Miller will present the second part on the general history of the California Native Americans. Tuesday, May 9, 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Please RSVP. to Erie Johnson at 503298-9395.

■ Baked potato bar May 6 The Pregnancy Resource Center is kicking off its Baby Bottle collection with a baked potato bar from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Lake Isabella Senior Center. $7 for a large baked potato and a choice of 17 toppings, plus beverage and dessert. Raffles and door prizes too! Call 760-379-8893 for information.

■ Trip to Tehachapi Wind Reserve May 10 The Historical Society field trip for May will be to the Tehachapi Wind Reserve, with Kevin Martin, Director of Environmental Permitting, at Terra Gen Corporation. The trip is limited to 15 people. Please call 503298-9395, or email moosecreek_@msn.com.

■ Support our 4H and FFA youth May 7 Our local 4-H and FFA youth together for dinner. At the Kern Valley Golf Course at 4 p.m. This event will feature a fashion show, games, raffles, an auction and baked potato bar all for $10. Tickets are available from 4H members and area businesses.

■ Hospice orientation May 10 Optimal Hospice is hosting a new volunteer orientation and looking for compassionate individuals willing to share a little time and friendship with patients and families under their care. Please call 661-716-4000 or email rfrankhouser@optimalcares.com to reserve your seat from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Optimal Hospice office 6504 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.

■ 9:30 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), Dam Quilters, senior apts., Lake Isabella. 760-223-0762. ■ 9:30 -11:30a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Senior Hall Lake Isabella. 760-379-5986 or 661-867-2579. ■ 10:00 a.m., T.A.P. Thought and Perception or, 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. ■ 1 - 2:30 p.m., Grief Support Group, Optimal Hospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd. ■ 6 p.m. (1st Wed.), American Legion Riders Post 711 VFW Hall, 2811 Nugget Lake Isabella. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion and Auxiliary Post 711Veterans/Senior Hall Lake Isabella. Post 711 VFW Hall, 2811 Nugget Lake Isabella. ■ 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. 760-379-7312 or 760-378-0041.

■ Keepers of the Kern May 12 Keyesville South clean-up. Please meet at 8 a.m. at the dumpster at Keyesville South Recreation Area just south of the bridge on #155. If you need more information or want to become a volunteer, call 760-376-2963, 360-324-8178 or 760-376-6459 or email keepersofthekern@gmail.com.

Thursdays

■ South Fork Woman's Club annual auction, May 12 Annual Chinese Silent Auction at the South Fork Woman's Club in Southlake. Doors open at 5 with dinner at 6 p.m. for $8 per person. Bring your quarters and join them for a night of fun. Tickets at the door. Call Susan Marches for more information at 760417-0022.

■ 9 a.m. - noon First and Third Thursdays, Kern County Veteran's Services County complex, 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella 661-868-7300. ■ 8:30 and 10 a.m., Mediyoga, Lake Isabella Senior Center. ■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 9:30 a.m., (3rd Thu.), Fire Safe Council, Supervisor’s office, County Bldg., Lake Isabella. ■ 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 - 3 p.m., Artists Workshop, Senior Center, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. $9 per yr 760-379-5831 ■ Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove. ■ 5 - 7 p.m., VFW Taco Thursday, open to public. 760379-3877. ■ 4-6 p.m. (3rd Thur.), 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. (1st Thurs.) Kern River Rockhound Club. MGM Jewelry Store, 6749 Wofford Blvd. Wofford Heights. 760-812-1120. ■ 7 p.m. (4th Thurs.) KRV Gun Assc. Jan - Oct. Kernville Chamber, KRVGAnews@gmail.com ■ 6:30 p.m., Sweet Adelines, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. New members welcome. ■ 7 p.m., (3rd Thu.), Kern Valley Astronomy Club, Museum, Kernville. 760-376-1291.

AA Meetings

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

Bingo Guide

■ Saturday, noon, South Fork Women’s Club, 6488 Fay Ranch Road., Weldon ■ Sunday, 11 a.m., Moose Lodge, 6732 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. ■ Wednesday, 1 p.m., Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.

■ Community BBQ May 12 Join Optimal Hospice and Home Health invites you to join them in a free community appreciation BBQ at their parking lot at 6504 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be a free delicious lunch, hourly raffle drawing and live KCNQ remote broadcast. For more information, call 760-379-5038.

■ Water safety event May 13 The KRV Family Resource Center will host a water safety event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to help keep kids safe this summer. Qualify for a free child's life jacket (0 to 5 years), get goodie bags, do sidewalk chalk art, play water games and win prizes. Call 760-3792556 for more information. ■ Hot Springs Valley Wetlands site visit May 14 Hot Springs Valley Wetlands site visit and clean-up at 10 a.m. with Bob Barnes and Kern River Conservancy's Gary Ananian. Private land is open to the general public for this free event. Further details will be posted as this event draws near. ■ Summer Concert May 14 The Kern Valley Community Orchestra will present the 2017 Summer Concert at 4 p.m. at the Kernville Elementary School, 13350 Sierra Way. Violin soloist, violin concerto and piano solos. Suggested donation is $10, includes refreshments. All events are subject to change. Submissions to the free Courier Calendar must be received by 1 p.m. on Tuesday to make Friday’s issue. Calendar listing may be edited for space available. Items deemed general business advertising will not be accepted. Information compiled from direct submissions to office@kernrivercourier.com and krvmastercalendar. com.

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18th annual Rotary car show The Rotary Club of Kern River Valley will host their 18th Annual Car Show "Down by the River Side" and Pet Parade from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, May 6 at Riverside Park in Kernville. There is no charge for spectators to come over and see some very stunning cars and have a great time. During the car show, Rotary KRV President Charlie Busch will provide 50s and 60s music between announcements. Again this year, the Kern River Valley Elks Club will offer their famous Tri-Tip sandwiches for sale at the Rotary Club car show in support for veterans and the youth of the Kern River Valley. The judged Car Show registration is open to all 1975 or older cars, trucks, street rods, rat rods, stock or custom cars. Car registration is $50 day of show ($45 by preregistration), less $5 if event T-shirt isn't needed. All entries receive a dash plaque, goodie bag and a free lunch. Winners receive an oak trophy plaque. Register day of show. For more information contact Paul Cromwell at 760-417-1008 or email carshow@rotarykrv.org.

Kernville Museum art gallery reception Featured this month at the Museum art gallery is the works of Carla Aubrey, Frances Collins, Beth Mulder, Dorothy Landeros and Barbara Walsh who are all students of Carol Wermuth. Wermuth teaches oil painting each Wednesday at Nuui Cunni, taking students from the beginning undercoating of the canvas to the last flick of the brush to complete the picture. A reception is being held at the Museum on Saturday May 6 from 4 to 6 p.m.

Evening dinner event to highlight 4H and FFA Our local 4-H and FFA youth are working together to create an early evening dinner event to highlight their projects, accomplishments and leadership. The event will take place at the Kern Valley Golf Course on May 7 at 4 p.m. This fun, family-friendly event will offer creative ways that the community can support their programs and will feature a fashion show by Dress Your Soul. Come meet tomorrow's leaders and their animals and try your luck at Turkey Poop Bingo, Rabbit "Pellet" Guessing game, raffles, auction and some Mother's Day inspiration from a fashion show with proceeds going to local youth. Tickets are $10 each and will include a Baked Potato Bar and no-host bar. Tickets are available from 4H members, Dress Your Soul in Kernville and Kern Valley Feed and Hay in Lake Isabella. Funds go for Kern County and Desert Empire Fair expenses and FFA to attend the FFA National Convention.

Trip to Tehachapi Wind Reserve The Historical Society field trip for May will be to the Tehachapi Wind Reserve, with Kevin Martin, Director of Environmental Permitting, at Terra Gen Corporation, on May 10. The trip is limited to 15 people. So, you will need to sign up, first come, first serve. And if you cannot make it please call because there will be a waiting list. Kevin will have some great information and participants will get as close as possible to see some great stuff. The trip will meet at 8 a.m. at the Onyx Store and car pool together. Bring your lunch and water. Please wear walking shoes. Participants will be wearing hard hats and safety glasses so if you have a hard hat, safety glasses, and can wear steel toed shoes do so please. The first stop will be in Mojave to meet Kevin. Please call 503-298-9395, or email moosecreek_@msn.com.

You can make a difference as a volunteer Memorial Day is just around the corner and it is going to be a big year on the river and the lake! Keepers of the Kern invite you to be a volunteer and help to make a difference here in our Valley. It only takes a couple hours a week or a month. One hour, one bag…that is a big deal when it comes to keeping things cleaner and safer. If you need more information or want to become a volunteer, call 760-376-2963, 360-324-8178 or 760-376-6459 or email keepersofthekern@gmail.com.

Isabella Visitor Center Farewell Event In 1991, the Sequoia National Forest made a land transfer with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Following the land transfer, the employees of the Greenhorn Ranger District moved from their office at the mouth of the Lower Kern River Canyon into the vacated USACE building. The office space and work center will be demolished later this year to make way for the new spillway at Isabella Lake. In celebration and remembrance of the Isabella Visitor Center, the Forest Service will be holding a farewell event for past and present employees to gather and reminisce. This gathering will be held Friday, May 19, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Lake Isabella Visitor Center, 4875 Ponderosa Drive, Lake Isabella. Current and previous District Rangers will give remarks at 11 a.m. If you are a past or present employee and would like to attend, please - RSVP by May 15, to Yvonne Stockwell, Visitor Info Specialist, at 760-379-5646, ext. 514, or Cindy Thill, Public Affairs/Fire, at 760-376-3781, ext. 625, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Continued

The other day while at the Veteran's monthly breakfast I said 'hi' to Bill Nolte who looks enough like Roy Rogers to be his twin. Bill Middleworth dresses like Roy and when wearing his matched six shooters it's like a walk into the past. When I look at Bill it's like seeing an old Western with the hero sitting next to me. I met the real Roy Rogers several years back when my mother stopped at a small restaurant on highway 99 for hamburgers. When we walked in the restaurant, there sat Roy Rogers and Dale Evans. We didn't ask for autographs but I remember saying, "Hello Mr. Rogers, hi Dale" and they said howdy! Later as we drove off, my mom at the wheel and my brother and I in the rumble seat, Roy and Dale gave us a hearty wave. Go forward several years and I was racing my hydroplane in a small lake in Victorville. I had collided with another boat in the first turn and several patrol boats came out to rescue us as we started to sink. To my surprise one of the patrol boats was manned by Roy Rogers who was trying out his new boat and had offered to do patrol boat duties. He hooked on to my boat and pulled me ashore. I said hi to Roy and asked if he remembered the two kids in a rumble seat long

ago. He said yes, and maybe he did. Adding to my list of famous folks I've met is A.J. Foyt, winner of four Indianapolis races. It was several years ago and I had been invited to display my racing hydroplane at the sports show at the Civic Center in Bakersfield. I was standing there dusting off the boat's mahogany and chrome, when this fellow walked up to me and I recognized him. He asked how fast the boat would go and what did it weigh. I told him that depending on the water between 60 and 70 mph and the boat, motor and driver could not weigh less than 265 pounds. As the Indy driver walked away I heard him say to himself, 70 miles an hour on a chunk of plywood, that guy is crazy! While living in Delano my wife and I were on a bowling league. One night I had an urge to use the bathroom, it was small with only two porcelain wall facilities I was using one when the movie star Ben Johnson walked into the bathroom and over to the facility beside me. Regardless of where I was, I ended up blurting out, "Hey, you're Ben Johnson!" and he said, "I sure am, in fact I've been Ben Johnson all my life." As I washed my hands I said, "I saw you in The Last Picture Show, an Oscar winner". As I left the room he hollered "Thanks!" I had decided not to ask him for his autograph, because he was still busy! Wofford Heights resident Rod Middleworth is a retired securitymanager for Pacific Bell.

George and Darlene Randall Skate Park update The following information is provided to answer questions asked of the skate park committee: The status of fund raising as of May 1 is: cash $26,171.32; pledges $2,000.00; in-kind materials and services estimated to be $23,500.00. That means the skate park is approximately 1/3 of the way to its goal. Raffle ticket sales continue for two raft trips, a skate board and several gift certificates and gift cards. Tickets are $1 each, 6 for $5 or 12 for $10. Anyone interested in participating in this raffle should mail a check to California Recreation Foundation, 2809 Irwin Avenue, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Note "Raffle Tickets" on the memo line. Be sure to include your phone number. Your ticket stubs will be mailed to you. The following businesses have skate park donation jars: Country Korner Market, Transcend Automotive, Don Sombrero Mexican Restaurant, C&D Sk8 Shop, Carquest-Western Auto, KRV Chamber of Commerce, L&M (Ace Hardware), Nelda's Diner, Pizza Factory, Shady Lane Bar & Grill, So*Cal Sk8 & Surf, True Value Hardware, Valley Office Supply (formerly Johnstones), Mt. Mesa Automotive, Red Rooster Restaurant, Archie's Hardware, Cheryl's Diner, Cyclesmiths, The Hut, Whiskey Flat Antiques, Lake Shore Farmer's Market and MGM Jewelry. Please let them know how much you appreciate their support of the skate park project.

Full-day workshop for aspiring artists and crafters The Kern River Valley has been a haven for all types of artists and crafts persons for decades. The Kern River Valley Art Association is looking for residents who have put off art for years and will be providing workshops for beginners and refresher

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Jacquelyn Gordon Leone, 66, of Wofford Heights, answered her final call to the Lord after an almost four year journey with cancer. Jacquelyn passed away peacefully in her home on April 25, surrounded by family. Jacquelyn, known by many as "Jackie" was born September 1 1950 in Lancaster, CA. She was the fourth of seven children born to Edwin and Marilyn Bond. After marrying in September 1988, Jackie is survived by her loving husband, Jasper Leone. Jackie was a gifted woman, perfecting almost everything she tried. Although she had many hobbies, Jackie had one passion: loving the Lord with all her heart. She served through many ministries, children's ministries being her favorite, and gave the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ to everybody. Jackie had a beautiful heart that would bring truth, love, and a breath of fresh air into every room she entered. Jackie was a born leader, a faithful teacher of God's Word, and amazing wife, a loving sister, and although she was unable to have children, she was very attentive to all her nieces and nephews. A celebration of life service is to be announced.

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Bible Trivia By Wilson Casey 1. Is the book of Lamentations in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. From John 11:38, what friend of Jesus was buried in a cave? Elijah, Lazarus, Jonah, Matthew 3. From Daniel 6, what king called to David in a lamentable voice? Pilate, Darius, Herod, Solomon 4. What's a binding agreement made between God and a person or group? Daric, Crown, Covenant, Commandment 5. From 2 Samuel 12, who said, "Thou art the man"? Boaz, Samson, Isaac, Nathan 6. Who said, "My soul doth magnify the Lord"? Ruth, Sarah, Miriam, Mary.

Just chill out Ben Richey, Courier Columnist I like to think of myself as a laidback guy. I try not to let things get under my skin or show too much emotion, but sometimes that's hard. Richey Recently, at my son's little league game, a foul ball landed by me. I retrieved the ball, drew back like I had thrown one before, and then proceeded to throw it impotently into the fence, which elicited a discomforting amount of laughter. Immediately, a more capable dad, who in my self-protective recollection was covered in muscles and had probably spent his life training under baseball legends like Nolan Ryan, snagged the ball and accomplished the Herculean task I could not. Though embarrassed, I shrugged it off, and sheepishly returned to my seat hoping that, somehow, everyone would suffer a communal bout of amnesia that evening. My hopes were dashed when I returned on Monday to discover the story of my epic failure had been retold and circulated amongst the little league parents. I took my much-deserved ridicule in stride and didn't get too ruffled. It was in good fun, after all, and not mean-spirited. However, my little public-shaming episode got me thinking- We live in a reactionary culture. It's not fun to be embarrassed or be the butt of the joke. Admittedly,

■ Kernville First Baptist Church 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 ■ St. Peter’s Church 66 Big Blue Road (Alta One), Kernville. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-223-0348 ■ St. Sherrian’s Episcopal Church At Kernville United Methodist Church. Sunday 11 a.m ■ 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. ■ Canyon Hills Kern River Valley 25 Arden Av., Wofford Hts. Sunday 10:30 a.m. & Thursday 6 p.m. 760-376-6402 ■ Faith Community North Campus 20 W. Panorama, Wofford Hts. Sunday Service 10 and 11:15 a.m. 760-376-6719 ■ St. Jude Catholic Church 86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights. Sun, 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m. 760-376-2416

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it's hard to maintain our chill when people are talking about us, and we can be so thin-skinned at times that all we want to do is defend ourselves, offer impassioned explanations, and fight back. We see this play out every day on the news and in the world of entertainment, amongst celebrities, athletes, and politicians who wrestle and war on Twitter and other social media outlets. I often wonder, "Do we really think lashing out helps?" Jesus taught how to respond when ridicule, persecution, or hate came our way. His counsel wasn't to fly back with a sweet burn or a devastating barrage of verbal missiles. Instead, in Luke 6:27-31, he said, "Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. To one who strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also… And as you wish that others would do to you, do so to them." These were not hollow words. Jesus did exactly that on the cross, when he cried "Father forgive them!" and died for those who abused Him. Imagine a world where the followers of Jesus, filled with the Spirit, trusted so deeply in the justice and goodness of God that we obeyed this, living His example. I believe the world would be a very different place. The truth is, God really is in control, and so the best thing we can do most times is fight our natural response, just chill out and let God work it all out in His time. Ben Richey is the lead pastor of Kernville First Baptist Church.

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■ Christian Assembly 12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-6377 ■ 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 ■ First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday school 10:45 a.m. 760-379-5615 ■ Garden Community Fellowship 2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. Sunday 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 760-223-5293

■ Grace Chapel 12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4093 ■ Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella. Sunday School & Worship 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2120 ■ Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall 1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella. 760-379-8672 ■ Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3810 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. 760-379-3206 ■ Kern Valley Bible Church 3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 760-379-5482 ■ Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse 3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.,Tue. Ladies study 10 a.m., Wed. mid-week 5 p.m. 760-379-0004 ■ 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 Services Sunday 11 a.m. 760-379-2343 ■ SGI - USA Buddhist Lotus Sutra based discussion and meetings Call 379-6162 for dates and times. ■ Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella. ■ 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 ■ Weldon Baptist Church 20674 Highway 178, Weldon. Sunday 10 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. 760-378-4964. ■ Weldon United Methodist Church 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. Sunday 8:30 a.m. 760-378-2321 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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Neighborhood crime and your personal safety Eleanore Fahey Courier FYI How do citizens protect themselves when the valley lacks a sufficiently staffed sheriff's department? This question comes on the heels of Monday, April 17th's Town Hall meeting at the Senior Center, with Supervisor Mick Gleason. He offered no solution to the sheriff shortage, except to reiterate that since gas tax revenues are down, they've had to cut staff. Several members of that audience were in attendance on Saturday. Plainly unhappy with response times, Nicole Benenati of Valley Community Watch stated the obvious, "We are lacking a police department, and no help is coming soon." She had a number of suggestions ■ Go to the Sheriff's Department and start a Neighborhood Watch program; they have staff that can guide residents in starting one. ■ Apply for a volunteer job as a member of the Citizens Service Unit arm

of the Sheriff's Department. Know that you will have to fill out the same detailed application as a prospective deputy. The CSU doesn't confront, but they call the Sheriff. They are the eyes and ears of the Sheriff. Hopefully they will get better service than a civilian. ■ Get to know your neighbors. Put up signs;"Smile, you're on camera." And take pictures of suspicious activity. Post on facebook. Daures Stephens, retired Sheriff deputy, Commander of local American Legion Post 711 and co-presenter, shared Benenati's concerns about the deputy shortage, and called upon the audience to be the first line of defense. By that he means, be prepared. Stephens said, "We are not able to control the violent actions of those around us." Do not rely on 911. "What will you do while you are waiting for the deputy to arrive?” More importantly, what are you prepared to do? ■ Defend yourself in your home; use whatever's available. He includes

everything: a phone, firearms, cups, iron, even chairs. But, be aware that your own items can be used against you. ■ know the exits; keep escape routes clear. Install metal storm doors on all exterior doors, and window locks that are easy to open in the event of an emergency. Stephens notes, "Crooks don't like to break windows." ■ He asks: has your house been breached? Use your nose as well as your eyes and ears, as the suspect could still be in the house. Be aware of your surroundings. ■ When entering and exiting your car, scan the area for suspicious activities. Keep the windows up and doors locked. Look behind you, as well as in front before exiting. Stephens says, "You are kind of safe when you're locked in your car." But don't leave anything in the car. ■ Do not invite crooks by displaying the contents of your garage. They are patrolling the neighborhood, so cover tool boxes and items of value. ■ Be aware of your surroundings. Be safe.

Announcements, Continued from page 3 courses this spring and summer. You have to draw before you can paint, sculpt or design. The full-day workshops feature art materials and expert instruction at the Kern Valley Senior Center. The work shop on May 20 will feature selecting and mixing colors. Instructors will cover color blending for watercolor, acrylics and oil painting. The June work shop will explore the basics of photography, including photography in the digital world. Get your creative on this spring and summer with the KRVAA.

KRV Historical Society History Days participants Kern River Valley Historical Society is looking for participants in this year's History Days planned for May 20 and 21. Do you play the banjo or are you a fiddler and like to entertain the public? Do you have a passion for carding wool, weaving, blacksmithing, or gold panning that you would like to share? If so please call the Historical Society Museum at 760-376-6683 to leave a message. They will return your call.

Learn more about the Sheriff's Activities League The Kern River Valley Historical Society general meeting will feature Deputy Josh Cain who runs the Kern Valley Sheriff's Activities League. SAL is a non-profit, after school program for boys and girls ages 8 to 18 years and coordinated and chaperoned by deputy sheriffs and volunteers. It supports community service, and promotes education and physical fitness and allows young people to get to know law enforcement officers as mentors in a positive environment and focuses on helping young people broaden their horizons and build essential life skills. One of their slogans is, "This is a wonderful place to grow up!" Mark your calendar for May 23 at 7 p.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella.

Coffee with the campus Cop Join your neighbors and representatives from Kern County Sheriff, California Highway Patrol, and Kern High School District Police for coffee and conversation. No agenda or speeches, just a chance to ask questions, share thoughts and concerns about your High School and its students within our community. At the Coffee Mill Café, 36 Hwy 155, Lake Isabella (behind Dam Corner), on May 24 from 8:30 to10 a.m.

Driver Safety Program Scheduled (AARP 55 Alive) The Next AARP Driver Safety Program will be held May 24th, Wednesday (an all day class) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Kern River Valley Historical Society Annex (across the street from the museum at 60 Big Blue Rd., Kernville) Participants must attend the entire day. The course does not involve driving, but does emphasize safe driving procedures for older drivers. In California, a certificate of course completion usually entitles the participant to a reduction in their auto insurance for three years following the date of the class. All materials and workbooks have been updated and include the latest driving information. To learn more, or to enroll, call instructor Gene Verbeet at 760-417-0579. Fees are $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members and class size is limited.

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Only $8.17 a month Harry P. Thal Courier Columnist When you purchase a health insurance plan, what do you get? Typically, it will be a policy that you expect to pay your medical expenses, Thal after the deductible, and any co-insurance you might have in the plan you purchased. What is to guarantee that the doctor or hospital will be there for you when you have that medical need or even worse, an emergency? There is only one resource in the Kern Valley for emergency medical services. The clock starts ticking at the first sign of a heart attack. That clock also begins as soon as the snake bites, or the car crashes occur. How much time will it take to get to Bakersfield or Ridgecrest? When blood supply is restricted and minimized, less oxygen flows to the heart. There are medications to combat this which must be administered as close as possible from the onset of the heart attack or stroke. An ambulance ride to Bakersfield can potentially cause irreparable damage. I have spoken with people who may have had a bad experience at our community owned hospital in the past. I have heard them say they would never go there. If they were bleeding out, I'll bet their

demands will differ. Or how about their child or grandchild who can't breathe? My 18-month-old grandson would never have survived a rattlesnake bite if he hadn't been first treated at Kern Valley before being airlifted to pediatric intensive care. This week, the Kern County Registrar of Voters will be mailing absentee ballots for the Special Election to be held June 6. There is only one item on the ballot, Measure C. Measure C will provide funds for the modernization of our community owned Kern Valley Hospital. These funds will build and equip us with a new state of the art Emergency Room which will comply with earthquake seismic requirements. The present facility is almost 50 years old, and will be required to be closed by 2013 if not built to comply with current safety standards. If you are not registered to vote, registration forms for voters are available in several places throughout Kern County such as in fire stations, postal offices, DMV, and public libraries or you may request one by mail by contacting the Kern County Elections Office at 661-8683590 or 1-800-452-8683. I urge all of my readers to vote yes on Measure C. . Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurance broker in California (0621106), on the National Association of Health Underwriters Medicare Advisory Board. He may be reached at harrythal@aol.com or harrythal.com.

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endured by its Veterans, until such time as when I did the Honor Flight and Timber Mariah saw the was honored as the Memorial Walls Daughters of the in Washington American RevoluDC. The names tion Outstanding brought to life Youth Volunteer for how much our Veterans at the Veterans have California State sacrificed for our Conference of the liberty." Daughters of the T i m b e r American RevoluMariah won tion on March 16. DAR OutstandAn excerpt from Photo submitted ing Youth volunTimber's speech at Outstanding - Left to right - Beverly the conference Moncrieff, California State Regent, Timber Mariah, teer at the DAR Southwestern exemplifies the out- DAR Outstanding Youth Volunteer for Veterans, Division. Her standing young Jennifer Smith, California State Veteran's Chair. application is women she is. "It's now being judged at the National always been an honor working with level. these brave men and women and Members of our community and spending time with them has always the local DAR Kawaiisu Chapter are been something I hold close to my heart. proud of Timber's achievement and I could never comprehend the magniher committed service to veterans. tude of loss that this country has Linda Clark, Regent DAR Courier Update

DAR Fancy Hat Tea a success The Lake Isabella Kawaiisu Chapter of the DAR held their Fancy Hat Tea at Paradise Cove on Saturday, April 22. Ladies wore their "Fancy Hats", enjoyed tea, finger sandwiches and great desserts. There were winners of the "Smallest Hat won by Nancy Lootens"; "Most Unique", won by

Sandy Johnstone; and "Most Fancy" won by Sandy Hyde. Several local businesses provided prizes for raffle tickets and donated by DAR members. The funds raised at the Fancy Hat Tea helps support local veterans events, 5th Youth and Senior high school Good Citizen awards, college scholarship awards, along with other local endeavors such as Penny Pines.

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PICKS OF THE WEEK “The Space Between Us” (PG13) - Gardner (Asa Butterfield) is the first human born on Mars, to a surprised astronaut mother who died during childbirth. As the only teen on Mars, Gardner has a hankering for Earth so he can meet with Tulsa (Britt Robertson), the girl he's been chatting with online. Besides the long-distance romance, he's also looking for his unidentified father and dealing with the threat that Earth's gravity could be fatal for his Mars-conditioned organs before he's done coming-of-age. The movie plays it fast and loose with the science, and takes a lazier approach to issues of drama - some lines about love and courage might as well be delivered by Precious Moments figurines. Butterfield is a bright spot, as he nails the look and movements of that gangly awkward kid who just cannot be from this planet (and that's not a dig at the lanky young actor). “Return of Xander Cage” (PG13) - The original "xXx," a 2002 Vin Diesel gruntfest, put him in the role of a extreme-sports enthusiast recruited into the world of extreme international espionage (which is like regular espionage, but with more skateboards, rock concerts and tattoos). In the sequel, Xander (Diesel) is pulled back into the action to hunt down a super-weapon. He puts together his extreme team (including Donnie Yen and Deepika Pudakone) and gets to work pulling stunts and winking at

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the camera. Diesel is like an internet tall-tale version of himself. Xander's extreme team-building exercise is playing catch with hand grenades. He doesn't just hook-up with singular supermodels, but tangles with a volleyball team's worth at a time. He can surf a tidal wave on his dirt bike. Be ready for the extreme, and you just might survive to the superfight at the end. “Between Us” (R) - No space or young-adult tropes in this one. Just sad, young urban creative types experiencing turbulence in the journey of their traditionally non-traditional relationship. Henry and Dianne (Ben Feldman and Olivia Thirlby) are in the market for a new apartment: Henry wants to stay in downtown LA and keep his hipster cred, along with all the hopes and possibilities of his youth. Dianne is underdeveloped but ready to move on. In one night, they both stray from the course as they weigh whether to go on and why they should. It draws comparisons to a lot of other indie relationship dramas without doing much to rise above or strike its own note. © 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Its better with bacon on to plate and place in oven to keep warm while you fix second omelet. Sprinkle with chives when done. Bodfish Bob’s Bacon Cheese Popcorn 4 quarts popped popcorn 1/3 cup butter, melted 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt 1/2 teaspoon hickory-smoked salt 1/2 cup American cheese, grated 1/3 cup bacon bits

Bodfish Bob Bodfish Bob’s Bacon Omelet 4 to 6 slices bacon, cut in pieces 1/3 c. diced onion 1/2 c. cooked potatoes, chopped 4 eggs 3 tbsp. milk Salt and pepper 2 tbsp. margarine 1 tbsp. chives Heat oven to 200 degrees. Cook bacon on medium. Add onions and cook until soft. Add potatoes and cook until browned. Pour off fat. Beat eggs with half the milk. Salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon butter in 8 inch pan on high heat. Pour in beaten eggs. Stir lightly while shaking pan. When eggs are done, add half of filling. Tilt pan to fold omelet. Tip

Pour freshly popped corn into large bowl. Combine butter with hickory-smoked salt. Pour over popcorn; toss well to coat. Sprinkle with cheese and bacon bits. Toss again and serve while warm. Bodfish Bob’s Bacon Cheese Dip 16 slices bacon, diced, fried, and drained 2 packages cream cheese - (8 oz ea), softened, cubed 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese 1 cup half-and-half 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon dried minced onion 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 dash hot sauce Put all ingredients in the crock pot and cook on low, stirring occasionally until cheese melts, about 1 hour. Taste and adjust seasonings, add bacon, and keep on low to serve. Serve with French bread. Visit Bodfish Bob on the Internet at www.bodfishbob.com or email him at bodfishbob@hotmail.com.

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Park place Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are the Kern River Valley’s closest Nationl Park neighbors. Channel Islands, Death Valley, Joshua Tree, Lassen Volcanic, Pinnacles and Yosemite are also located with in California. Photo submitted

$34.9 billion added to economy through National Park visitation U.S. Department of the interior Courier Release U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke announced that 2016's record visitation of 331 million visitors at America's 417 National Park Service sites contributed $34.9 billion to the U.S. economy in 2016 - a $2.9 billion increase from 2015. Zinke made his announcement while visiting the historic Presidio of San Francisco at Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Zinke marked National Park Week by also visiting Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon, and Channel Islands national parks. According to the annual peerreviewed economics report, 2016 National Park Visitor Spending Effects, the strong economic output is attributed to record visitation and visitor spending in "gateway" communities near national park entrances. The report also found visitor spending supported 318,000 jobs in 2016, with the vast majority of them defined as local jobs, including those in the hospitality, retail, transportation, and recreation industries. "National Parks are America's treasure which provide magnificent outdoor recreation opportunities and serve as economic engines for local communities.” In my own hometown of Whitefish, Montana, I saw how the popularity of Glacier National Park led to growth of the local outdoor rec and eco-tourism industry. And while traveling to Sequoia and Kings Canyon last week it was exciting to see tourism towns dotting the road to the park," Zinke said. "This report is a testament to the tangible economic benefits our parks bring to communities across the nation. Visitation numbers continue to rise because people want to experience these majestic public lands." Zinke continued, "With continued record visitation it's time to start thinking about accessibility and infrastructure. Last week, it was great to see the team at Yosemite opening up areas with new wheelchair accessible trails. In the coming years, we will look at ways to make innovative investments in our parks to enhance visitor experiences and improve our aging infrastructure. To ensure visitors continue to have great experiences, we will remain focused on increasing access and addressing the maintenance backlog to ensure we are on the right track for generations to come." More than 270,000 of the jobs supported by visitor spending in 2016 exist in the communities that lie within 60 miles of a park. These range

from big parks like Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee and North Carolina, which attracted 11.3 million people and supported more than 14,600 jobs, to smaller parks like SaintGaudens National Historic Site in New Hampshire that attracted more than 42,000 visitors and supported 34 jobs. "National parks like Yellowstone, Zion, and Gettysburg connect us with nature and help tell America's story," said Michael T. Reynolds, acting director of the National Park Service. "They are also a vital part of our nation's economy, drawing hundreds of millions of visitors every year who fill the hotels and restaurants, hire the outfitters and rely on other local businesses that help drive a vibrant tourism and outdoor recreation industry." Visitor spending in 2016 supported 318,000 jobs, provided $12.0 billion in labor income, $19.9 billion in value added, and $34.9 billion in economic output to the U.S. economy. The lodging sector provided the highest direct contributions with $5.7 billion in economic output to local gateway economies and 56,000 jobs. The restaurants and bars sector provided the next greatest direct contributions with $3.7 billion in economic output to local gateway economies and 71,000 jobs. According to the 2016 report, most park visitor spending was for lodging (31.2 percent) followed by food and beverages (27.2 percent), gas and oil (11.7 percent), admissions and fees (10.2 percent), souvenirs and other expenses (9.7 percent), local transportation (7.4 percent), and camping fees (2.5 percent). The report was prepared by economists Catherine Cullinane Thomas of the U.S. Geological Survey and Lynne Koontz of the National Park Service. It includes information by park and by state on visitor spending, the number of jobs supported by visitor spending and other statistics. Report authors also produced an interactive tool to present data in full color circle and bar graphs. Users can explore visitor spending, jobs, labor income, value added, and output effects by sector for national, state, and local economies. Users can also view year-by-year trend data. The interactive tool and report are available at the NPS Social Science Program webpage, nps.gov/subjects/socialscience/vse.htm. National Park visitation grew by 7.7 percent from 2015 to 2016, the centennial year of the National Park Service celebrated with the "Find Your Park" campaign.

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Kids to get in free to CALM a return appearance with animals from around the globe. Guests can visit CALM's new California Condors in the raptor round as well as the California Coast Room, which features moon jellies and an intertidal touch tank. For the adventurous, CALM's 32foot Condor Challenge tower will be open, offering free climbing. The train will be running that day and tickets are only $1 per person. Hunsaker Brothers Carnie Corn will have their food and beverage booth. CALM is located 15 minutes from downtown Bakersfield (between Lake Ming and Hart Park). For more information, call 661-872-2256, or visit CALM's website calmzoo.org.

Lana Fain, CALM Courier Free Play The California Living Museum will host its 34th Birthday Bash on Sat., May 13, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. In celebration, kids 12 years old and under will be admitted free with a paying adult. Throughout the day, CALM's animal keepers will provide wildlife presentations and docents will stroll the grounds with the zoo's ambassador animals. A variety of nature-related and civic organizations will be on hand to provide party guests with information and give-a-ways. At noon, Steve Martin's Working Wildlife (featuring Jeff Lee) will make

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1. LITERATURE: What was the name of the city where Anne Frank and her family hid from Nazis in "The Diary of Anne Frank"? 2. MEASUREMENTS: How many feet are there in a fathom? 3. ADVERTISEMENTS: What product could no longer be advertised on U.S. TV after Jan. 1, 1971? 4. GEOLOGY: What is the tectonic boundary between the North American and Pacific plates? 5. MEDICAL: What do the initials stand for in the BRAT diet for children with upset stomachs? 6. TELEVISION: What was the detective character's main prop on the drama "Kojak"? 7. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: How many siblings does a septuplet have? 8. FOOD & DRINK: What is "beurre noir"? 9. MOVIES: What movie's last line was, "We'll go on forever, Pa, 'cause we're the people"? 10. MUSIC: Who composed "Music for the Royal Fireworks"?

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Homes for Rent Park Model Trailer partly furnished w/small yard, utilities, TV/cable included except propane. $600 mo. plus $300 deposit. (760) 378-2497 ___________________________ Kernville-Hi Ho Senior Mobile Home Park, 11901 Sierra Way, 2bd/2ba apartment, $470/mo + dep. & utilities, no pets. 760-376-2671 __________________________ Lake Isabella - 2bd/1ba refurbished MH w/2 car carport, patio/deck, in nice 55+ park. $544/mo. or rent to own w/good credit. Call (760) 379-2092. __________________________ Lake Isabella - Now Move In Special 2bd/2ba refurbished MH w/2 car carport, patio/ deck, in nice 55+ park. $644/mo or rent to own w/good credit. Call (760) 379-2092 for details. __________________________ “WEEKENDER” in beautiful Lake Isabella/Kern River, 55+ retirement community. 2bd/ 2ba. $495/mo. Completely refurbished mobile.Mountains, River, Lake, Fishing, Rafting, Hiking & Boating. Call (760) 964-2514.

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Mobiles For Sale 2bd/1ba. Single Wide M.H. in Kernville 55+ park. Add-on room/porch, 2 car carport. $17K Cash. Must See. Call 760-376-6663. ___________________________ I buy Mobile Homes Cash - 24 Hrs. Call Bert - (760) 964-2514 ___________________________ 2bd 14’x65’ Mobile Home 55+ park in Wofford Heights. 1040 Evans, space is $285/mo.. Priced to sell, as is. $6,000 Shown by appt. 760-223-6675 ___________________________ Need Nothing - Move In Ready 2bd/2ba dble wide MH in nice Lake Isabella 55+ park, w/2 car carport, patio/deck. $22k cash or rent to own w/good credit. Call (760) 379-2092.

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: FREMONT DELI (2017-B2543), 11301 Kernville Rd. #C, Kernville, CA 93238. Mailing address: 9530 Hageman Rd. Ste. B PMB #247, Bakersfield, CA 93312. REGISTRANTS: MELISSA DENISE CAMPBELL, 5211 Pelican Hill Drive, Bakersfield, 93312. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as an Individual. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Melissa Denise Campbell. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 04/05/2017 and expires 04/05/2022. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: M. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier April 14, 21, 28 and May 5, 2017. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-02041-CA, A.P.N.: 515-682-17-00, Property Address: 6914 Longford Court, 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 01/26/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Fatima Betancourt, A Single Woman and Jose Betancourt, A Married Man as his sole and separate property, As Joint Tenants Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 02/02/2007 as Instrument No. 0207027182 in book ---, page--- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Kern County, California. Date of Sale: 05/17/2017 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93301. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $276,402.20. 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: 6914 Longford Court, Bakersfield, CA 93313, A.P.N.: 515-682-17-00. 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 $276,402.20. 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 Web site http://www.altisource.com /MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeService s.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 201602041-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 Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: March 29, 2017. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/Tru steeServices.aspx. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, 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 April 21, 28, and May 5, 2017) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-02295-CA, A.P.N.: 355-304-08-00, Property Address: 5409 Peppertree Ln, Bakersfield, CA 933095774 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05/14/2004. 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: Stephen Miller and Mavourneen Miller Husband and Wife as Joint Tenants. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 05/28/2004 as Instrument No. 0204123121 in book ---, page--- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Kern County, California. Date of Sale: 05/17/2017 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93301. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $108,531.17. 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: 5409 Peppertree Ln, Bakersfield, CA 93309-5774, A.P.N.: 355-304-08-00. 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 $108,531.17. 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 Web site http://www.altisource.com/Mortgage Services/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2016-02295CA. 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 Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: April 3, 2017. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/ DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, 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 April 21, 28, and May 5, 2017) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-03807-CA, A.P.N.: 525-473-28-00, Property Address: 10807 Lewelling Street, Bakersfield, CA 93312 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/20/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Victor Valadez AND Stacy Valadez HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 11/06/2006 as Instrument No. 0206274593 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Kern County, California. Date of Sale: 05/26/2017 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93301. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $373,715.93. 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: 10807 Lewelling Street, Bakersfield, CA 93312, A.P.N.: 525-473-28-00. 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 $373,715.93. 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 Web site http://www.altisource.com/Mortgage Services/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2016-03807CA. 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 Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: April 17, 2017. Western

Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/ DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, 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 April 28, May 5, and 12, 2017) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-03590-CA, A.P.N.: 437-072-06-00, Property Address: 7322 Bald Eagle Street, 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 02/14/2005. 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: Gary Yeager, A Married Man as his sole and separate property. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 02/25/2005 as Instrument No. 0205044717 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Kern County, California. Date of Sale: 05/26/2017 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93301. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $240,142.25. 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: 7322 Bald Eagle Street, Bakersfield, CA 93306, A.P.N.: 437-072-06-00. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $240,142.25. 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 Web site http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultMa nagement/TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2016-03590-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 Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: April 10, 2017. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/Trus teeServices.aspx. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, 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 April 28, May 5, and 12, 2017) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-03823-CA, A.P.N.: 456-133-04-00, Property Address: 538 Rio Bravo Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555 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 08/04/2006. 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: David L Crandall and Mary S Crandall, Husband and Wife as Joint Tenants. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 08/16/2006 as Instrument No. 0206201490 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Kern County, California. Date of Sale: 05/31/2017 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93301. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $224,297.35. 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: 538 Rio Bravo Street, Ridgecrest, CA 93555, A.P.N.: 456-133-04-00. 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 $224,297.35. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the suc-

cessful 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 Web site http://www.altisource.com/ MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices .aspx using the file number assigned to this case 201603823-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 Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: April 13, 2017. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/Tru steeServices.aspx. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, 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 May 5, 12, and 19, 2017) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-02964-CA, A.P.N.: 251-343-27-00, Property Address: 3333 Toby St, Rosamond, CA 93560 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 09/26/2005. 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: Gilberto Ibarra A SINGLE MAN Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Deed of Trust Recorded 09/30/2005 as Instrument No. 0205268618 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Kern County, California. Date of Sale: 06/02/2017 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93301. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $235,632.80. 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: 3333 Toby St, Rosamond, CA 93560, A.P.N.: 251-343-27-00. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $235,632.80. 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 Web site http://www.altisource. com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeSer vices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2016-02964-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 Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: April 20, 2017. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/Tru steeServices.aspx. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, 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 May 5, 12, and 19, 2017)

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-03727-CA, A.P.N.: 029-151-03-00, Property Address: 619 Griffith Avenue, 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 08/18/2006. 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: Jesus Martinez, A Single Man Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Deed of Trust Recorded 08/29/2006 as Instrument No. 0206213875 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Kern County, California, Date of Sale: 06/02/2017 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93301. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $25,635.61. 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: 619 Griffith Avenue, Wasco, CA 93280, A.P.N.: 029-151-03-00. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $25,635.61. 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 Web site http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/Default Management/TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2016-03727-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 Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: April 20, 2017. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/ MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeService s.aspx. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, 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 May 5, 12, and 19, 2017) ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: T and A AUTHORIZED MAC TOOLS DISTRIBUTOR (2014B5087) Street address of business: 3824 Troutdale Ct., Bakersfield, CA 93312. Mailing address of Business: 3824 Troutdale Ct., Bakersfield, CA 93312. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Aaron Joshua Guerrero, 3824 Troutdale Ct., Bakersfield, CA 93312 and Tiffany Evette Guerrero, 3824 Troutdale Ct., Bakersfield, CA 93312. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 09/18/2014. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 04/05/2017. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by M. Garcia, Deputy Clerk. Published by the Kern River Courier May 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: T AND A AUTHORIZED MAC TOOLS DISTRIBUTOR GP (2017-B2533), 3824 Troutdale Ct., Bakersfield, CA 93312. Mailing address: 9249 Val Di Chiana Dr., Bakersfield, CA 93314. REGISTRANTS: AARON JOSHUA GUERRERO, 9249 Val Di Chiana Dr., Bakersfield, CA 93314 and TIFFANY EVETTE GUERRERO, 9249 Val Di Chiana Dr., Bakersfield, CA 93314. Date the business commenced: 09/04/2008. 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: Aaron Guerrero. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 04/05/2017 and expires 04/05/2022. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: M. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier May 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2017.

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Board Receives Shirley B. Gordon Award Cerro Coso College Courier Release Jill Board, president of Cerro Coso Community College was one of only 18 college presidents in the nation to receive the 2017 Shirley B. Gordon Award of Distinction at the PTK Catalyst 2017, Phi Theta Kappa's annual convention in Nashville, Tennessee, this month. College presidents and campus CEOs are selected for this award based on outstanding efforts in promoting the goals of Phi Theta Kappa at their institutions. Nominees must have served as president at least five years at the current institution and demonstrated a strong level of support of Phi Theta Kappa during their tenure. Board became the 8th

Board President of Cerro Coso Community College in 2010, and the 3rd woman in a row to hold the position. A strong proponent of education with almost 30 years of community college background and experiences, Board's commitment to serving students and enriching their college experiences

has spanned her entire career. The award is named for the late Dr. Shirley B. Gordon, the organization's longest-serving board of director's chair. Gordon was named Phi Theta Kappa's Most Distinguished College President in 1984. Phi Theta Kappa is the international honor society for community colleges. Founded in 1918 to give prestigious recognition to students with excellent scholarship and character, Phi Theta Kappa has always maintained fidelity to its founders' commitment to provide enrichment in four hallmarks: scholarship, leadership, service, and fellowship. Phi Theta Kappa features some of the nation's finest educational programs for community college students.

A interior computer illustration of the proposed emergency department including seven private treatment rooms, three triage rooms with urgent care and public restrooms to be built as part of phase two of the project.

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Measure C, Continued from page 1 2013, 2018 and now stand at 2030 and aren't expected to be extended again. The Mandate was passed with no funding available for hospitals to meet those standards. Large hospitals have profitability to make those improvements. However, small rural hospitals such as ours don't have the resources to make the improvements. The current plan being proposed has been one and a half years in design. The hospital board has researched sales tax, assessed property tax, parcel tax in order to try and meet the mandate. They looked at even the possibility of building a whole new hospital on a different site, but the cost was more prohibitive. They settled on a fivephase plan to remodel and retrofit the hospital. During the remodeling process the hospital needs to remain open, which is

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standing dedication, have contributed immeasurably to the establishment, maintenance and continuation of amateur wrestling in the Golden State. Bull graduated in 1973 from South High School in Bakersfield and wrestled for CSUB 1975 through 1977. At 16, he lined up to be fourth best of USA teams at that time. So he got to train for three months with the athletes that were training for the Olympic trials, which really boosted his skills, enabling him to go on in his senior year where he became the first Kern County wrestler to win the CIF California State Championship. He was undefeated in his senior year at South High. Over his whole high school career Bull had 105 wins, seven losses and one tie. "My senior year was most productive," he said. As a senior at South High, he was AllAmerican status. He wrestled in Jr. Nationals and Jr. World teams. After high school, he went to Bakersfield College for two years and played football two seasons and wrestled one season. Then he transferred to CSUB and joined back up with his former high school

why the board selected the phased plan. Phase 1 involves new construction and will relocate nonessential operations into a new building. Phase 2 will add to and remodel existing structure to create a new lobby and emergency room facility. Phase 3 will develop a new imaging (x-ray) center. With measure passage, the first phase will start as soon as September with phases all three phases estimated to take 6 to 7 years for completion. Phases 4 and 5 are a new acute 16 bed unit of and reconstruction of the old 9 unit. Those phases, the hospital considers too far out to get an accurate estimated cost, and they are hoping that other funding sources will materialize during the course of the first three phases. The KVHD board secured a USDA loan at a rate of 2.375 percent and the funds generated from the parcel tax will repay the principal and the inter-

coach, who was then the CSUB coach, Joe Seay. Then Bull had all of his wisdom teeth extracted all at once, that according to his doctor may have led to contracting mononucleosis from a public drinking fountain. After his bout with mono his senior year at CSUB, he could no longer obtain the same strength level that he once had. The illness that was

From the CSUB record book Wins, Single Season: Rank Year Win 20 76 39 Winning percentage, single season: Rank Year Win % 25 76 39 4 1 30 77 21 3 0 Pins, single season: No. Year Pin 38 76 8 Wins, career: Rank Year Win 27 75-77 85 Winning percentage, career: Rank Year W - L- T % 9 1 75-77 85 10 1, .891 Pins, career: Rank Year Pin 12 75-77 22 The Honor Roll: Division II All-Americans YearRank 1975 4th 1976 1st 1977 2nd NWCA All-Stars 1976 CSUB's All-Time NCAA Division I Qualifiers 1976, 1977 All-Time Letter Winners 1975-77

est. What is called Measure C will be on the June 6 Special Election ballot to address those revenue needs, seeking voter authorization. It requests $98 per parcel for the next 40 years to secure and show the USDA that we have the means to repay a $28 million loan for the first three phases of the project. Both the federal government and the state are looking at this as a test, to see if the community wants and will support the local hospital. The measure requires a twothirds vote to pass. If this measure should fail, future loan offers most likely will be costlier. A local radio broadcast on May 11 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. to allow the public to call in and get their questions answered by CEO, Tim McGlew. Questions can also be sent in at kernriverradio.com You can learn more about Measure C by visiting friendsofkernvalleyhospital.org.

not diagnosed until after the season ended. Bull said that he's been saved since he was 12 years old. "I always believed that the Lord took care of my career. I give Him all the glory." Bull said. "I strayed for a while in later college years, but I always knew." Junior/Senior years in college Bull had issues with the illness and its ensuing fatigue, but also his mother was battling cancer and his brother had died from a drug overdose. After college he entered into the construction field and worked in the geothermal drilling industry. He is now retired and living in Southlake. Mike Bull, 61, and his wife Nancy have four children and five grandchildren and have lived in the Kern Valley 29 years. All of Bull's immediate family is planning to attend the banquet; his wife, four children and spouses. "I want to share with family and friends how excited and proud I am of my husband Mike Bull who is getting inducted into the California wrestling Hall of Fame on May 6. I know that he feels very honored, humbled and very blessed to receive this award," said Bull's wife Nancy.