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Trail mix

March 31 National Tater Day

What will they dig up next?

Weather Friday high 63° Mostly sunny Friday low 38° Clear Saturday high 74° Pleasant and warmer Saturday low 44° Mainly clear

The Cannell Trail north of Kernville beckons wild flowers, hikers, photographers and nature lovers alike this spring.

Sunday high 75° Nice and sunny

Also see Bloom of the week and ‘Meandering Mondays’ on page 6.

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Nets higher Valley homeless number Christine Lollar, KC Homeless Collaborative Courier Update

National Tater Day is observed annually on March 31. This day is set aside to celebrate the potato that is loved by almost everyone and provides us with essential vitamins, minerals and fiber. This day may have originally had a different meaning. At the beginning of April, there is a celebration of the sweet potato (Tater Day) in parts of Kentucky. Sweet potatoes are one of the main cash crops in that area. Tater Day started way back in the early 1840s with the trading and selling of sweet potatoes. It is the oldest continuous trade day in the United States. Since the time potatoes were shipped from Europe to the colonies in the early 17th century, their consumption has been a major part of the North American diet. In the United States, there are over 100 varieties of potatoes. To celebrate, have your potato, tater or spud the way you like it. Use #NationalTater Day to post on social media. The origin of this day may be the Kentucky celebrated Tater Day. However, our research was unable to find the creator of National Tater Day. To get some potato recipes See: Recipes for Dummies page 6.

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The January 25 to 26, 2017, Kern County Homeless Collaborative Point in Time Count Committee reports that county wide, 810 people are known to be experiencing homelessnesssleeping outside, in emergency shelters or in transitional housing. A 47 percent decrease was reflected in Count since the first Kern Count in 2007 [2007=1,537]; and 24 percent reduction (257 people) since January 2016 [2016=1,067]. However,

the Kern River Valley showed an 86 percent increase for sheltered and unsheltered homeless increasing from 14 in 2016 to 26, all unsheltered, in 2017. This year the Kern Valley had 30 volunteer counters, the largest number of volunteer counters for a rural area in the history of the PIT Count. The Point in Time Count is an effort that takes place across the country though a federally mandated 24-hour, biennial count in communities who receive funding from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. Continu-

ums of Care in over 400 communities nationwide are required to hold Counts in January, statistically the month that the most people are homeless across the nation. Each person surveyed was asked if their responses can be reviewed for eligibility, and if they would like to be contacted for services. The PIT Count is used to measure trends, homeless services are adjusted based on the need determined, and the community is kept informed about

See Count, page 12

Safety features to be installed

Travelers to turn out

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Jacqueline Morrison, Fellow Travelers on Hwy 178 Courier On the road Nicolas Esquivel, the Caltrans civil and traffic engineer assigned to the cause has made huge progress in meeting the Fellow Traveler concerns. Starting this spring and continuing into the summer, some legitimate, code correct, turnouts will be installed in the Canyon section of 178. None exist now. The turnouts will be in both east and west directions. There will also be signs announcing these turnouts in advance and other new signs giving cautionary warnings. Caltrans staff will be working on creating these real turnouts on both the east and west

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Head on - Is the approach Fellow Travelers of Hwy 178 are taking when it comes to safety in the Kern River Canyon. bound lanes. Traffic must be controlled to keep the workers safe. So installation of the safety improvements will cause short delays, but the waits will be worth it. Those "turnout" signs that don't relate to real turnouts and give false

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alerts will be removed. Sergeant Goulding, CHP, has created some methods for educating the driving public on safety measures and his officers will be giving

See Hwy 178, page12

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Kern County Homeless Point in Time Count

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Kern Co Fire to issue awards for outstanding service Kern County Fire Courier Just in

The public is invited to join the Kern County Fire Department in recognizing firefighters and community members for outstanding service. Kern Valley residents Taurino and Candice Aguilar, owners of the Red Rooster Café, along with their staff and neighbors will be recognized with a Good Samaritan Award for voluntarily feeding hundreds of people in the community during the Erskine Fire. Other awards will include a Medal of Merit, four Lifesaving Medals, Fire and Emergency Medical Dispatchers of the Year, two Unit Citations, three letters of Commendation and another Good Samaritan Award. The ceremony will take place on Friday March 31 at 6 p.m. at the Kern County Administrative Center, 1115 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield. The suggested attire for the audience is "Business Casual." For more information, contact Deputy Chief John Silliman, 661-330-0123.

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Pastor Dan Schiensker is on the ultimate march.

Bodfish Bob’s recipes are in the eye of the potato beholder.

Fun & games begin on the Courier puzzle pages.

Buy, sell & trade in the Courier Marketplace.

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water data: Wednesday, 6 p.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 248,050 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 2,520 cfs* Lower Kern Outflow 4,313 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 Spring Fling April 1 Meet at the Pizza Barn in Kernville at 5:30 p.m. for an evening of great company, good food and a chance to get ready for a very busy upcoming season. All volunteers and supporters are invited. If possible, please RSVP at 760-376-2963, 360-324-8178, or 760376-6459

■ Houchin Blood Drive April 4 The KRV blood drive will take place at the First Baptist Church in Lake Isabella, from noon to 6 p.m. When donating, please bring picture ID with date of birth, be free from all symptoms of infection and eat a meal at least 3 hours prior to donating. You must be at least 16 years old and weigh at least 110 lbs. ■ Hospice volunteer orientation April 4 New volunteer training in the Kern River Valley from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lake Isabella Office, 6504 Lake Isabella Blvd., across from the post office. No experience is required, only a compassionate heart and a few hours to share with Kern Valley area families caring for a terminally ill loved one. Call or email to save your seat 661-716-4000 or rfrankhouser@optimalcares.com. ■ Cerro Coso open house April 5 Learn about the school and have refreshments from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free tuition for high school students, learn about financial

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. (2nd & 4th Sat. - Karaoke @7 p.m.) Eagles Lodge, open to public, 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.

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.

Tuesdays

■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 10 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern Valley Garden Group. 760-379-1129. ■ 10 a.m. - noon; 1p.m.- 3 p.m. Kern County ■ 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. ■ 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. ■ 9:30 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), Dam Quilters, senior apts., Lake Isabella. 760-223-0762.

aid, scholarships, bookstore, take an assessment test, get counseling and advising. 5520 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella. Call 760-379-5501 for more info.

p.m. at the lake Isabella Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd. or submit comments to Kern Transit, 2700 M St., Bakersfield, CA 93301 or by email to info@kerntransit.org.

■ Prayer Breakfast April 6 The community is invited to join in prayer for our community, the state and our nation at Nelda's in Lake Isabella at 7 a.m. Breakfast is optional. Then join in at Tank Park for Prayer in the Park from noon to 1 p.m. For more information call Bill Blanton at 760-891-6942.

■ Drought Emergency Food Assistance April 15 Community Action Partnership of Kern Food Bank (CAPK Food Bank) is continuing to distribute Drought Emergency Food Assistance Program food in addition to its regular food distribution in Lake Isabella from 9 to 11 a.m. at 3628 Suhre Street, Lake Isabella. For information, contact CAPK relations technician Yazid Alawgarey at 661398-4520.

■ Fishing Derby April 8, 9, and 10 The total prize money up for grabs has been set at $32,800 in cash prizes and giveaways. Pre-register at the KRV Chamber office or on-line at kernrivervalley.com by Wednesday April 5 at 5 p.m. You can also register at the Derby Headquarters prior to the start of the Derby. No entries will be accepted after 7 a.m. Saturday, April 8. No exceptions. ■ Library book sale April 10 and 11 The Friends of the Library book sales the Tuesday of each month. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Set-up and presale on Monday from 4 to 6 p.m. in the community room at the main library, 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. ■ Kern Transit needs meeting April 10 Kern Transit wants to know about unmet transportation needs. Join them from 5 to 7

■ 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.

Thursdays

■ 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.

■ Senator Fuller office in KRV April 20 The Senator's office hours will be held at the Kern River Valley County Administrative Building from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Senator Fuller holds these to facilitate communication between her office and the communities she serves. To schedule an appointment with a member of the staff, call 661-323-0443. ■ Congressman McCarthy mobile office, April 20 The mobile office will be held from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the Kern County Administration Building's conference room. Keenan Hochschild, McCarthy's field representative, will meet with visitors in Lake Isabella and report back to the Congressman. For more information, contact 661-327-3611. ■ Kern Valley Bioregions Festival April 22 Join the celebration of the unique biological diversity of the Kern Valley at free events in Circle Park in Kernville and the Kern River Preserve in Weldon. ■ Hot Springs Valley Wetlands site visit April 23 "Hot Springs Valley Wetlands Walk-Past, Present, Future," Kern River Valley Bioregions Festival site visit with Bob Barnes, 9 to 11 a.m. Private land is open to the general public for this event. Free, but there is a participant limit. Sign up through the Bioregions Festival's Wendy Rannals at wrannals@fs.fed.us. ■ Commodities distribution April 24 Government food commodities will be distributed to those who qualify at the New Life Church in Wofford Heights, Grace Chapel in Mt Mesa and at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Distribution is 10 a.m. to noon. Contact Yazid Alawgarey CAPK 661-3365200 X203, email yalawgarey@capk.org or see facebook.com/rotarykrvfood. ■ KRV Collaborative April 25 Join with the KRV Collaborative and learn about vital services and opportunities in the Kern Valley. It meets from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Call 760379-2556 or go to krvfrc.org for more information. ■ Fellow Travelers of Hwy 178 May 1 In the County Building conference room in Isabella at 1 p.m. both Cal Trans Engineer Esquivel and CHP Sergeant Goulding will address the attendees on the new installations along Highway 178 and the required ways of using them. There will be depictions of the new turnout signs and various other signs to be installed regarding cautions. ■ Prayer Breakfast May 4 The community is invited to join in prayer for our community, the state and our nation at Nelda's in Lake Isabella at 7 a.m. Breakfast is optional. Then join in at Tank Park for Prayer in the Park from noon to 1 p.m. For more information call Bill Blanton at 760-891-6942. 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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Consumer Family Learning Center gets a new home The Bakersfield Consumer Family Learning Center is moving to a new location after 11 years in its current location. Located in the South Tower of the Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Administration Building, 2001 28th Street, the new facility has large classrooms, art studios, social areas and offices for staff, treatment teams and volunteers. The Consumer Family Learning Center is a free community resource providing self-help classes, groups and peer support for people whose lives have been affected by mental illness and/or substance abuse issues. There are three Consumer Family Learning Centers located in Bakersfield, Tehachapi, and Ridgecrest. Consumer Family Learning Center is open to anyone 18 years of age or older who has an interest in mental health and substance abuse recovery. Anyone can come to the centers to learn about recovery, make friends and have fun. All of the CFLCs offer a wide variety of groups and classes.

Full-day workshops for 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 courses this spring and summer. The full-day workshops feature art materials and expert instruction at the Kern Valley Senior Center. The next 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. Please call 760-379-6162 to save your seat at the first of this series of day-long art workshops.

Sex Addicts Anonymous Men's Meeting Sex Addicts Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women recovering from addictive sexual behavior. A men's meeting has started and will meet on Sundays at 4 p.m. at the Kern Valley Alano Club, 4030 Perdue Avenue, Lake Isabella, at the corner of Lake Isabella Blvd and Starkey Ave. For more information about this meeting please call 760-514-6883.

Kern Transit wants to know Kern Transit would like to know about the unmet transportation needs at a meeting to be held April 10 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Lake Isabella Senior Center 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd. If you cannot attend but would like to submit your comments, you can do so by April 30 to Kern Transit, 2700 M St. #400, Bakersfield, CA 93301 or email info@kerntransit.org. You can call for more information at 661-862-5032.

Kern Valley Bioregions Festival Five of the six California bioregions (defined by characteristics of the natural environment, not man-made divisions) meet here in the Kern Valley: Great Basin, Mojave Desert, Coastal Chaparral, Sierran Forest and California Grassland. The Kern Valley Bioregions Festival celebrates the local unique biological diversity found in the Valley. Free events will take place in Circle Park in Kernville and at the Kern River Preserve in Weldon on April 22. Contact Wendy Rannals at wrannals@fs.fed.us to learn more.

California Water Service Scholarship Program Cal Water has established a scholarship program to assist students residing within its service areas who plan to continue their education in college or vocational school programs. Scholarships are offered each year for full-time study at an accredited institution of the student's choice. Students can get more information about the Cal Water Scholarship program and start the application process online at scholarshipapply.org/calwater. Applications for the 2017 award cycle must be submitted on or before May 1. If selected as a recipient, the student will receive an award ranging from $1,000 to $10,000.

Historical Society History Days are coming 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.

Erskine Fire support group formed Come join a safe, supportive environment alongside the Kern Valley Long Term Recovery Group and others affected by the Erskine. The group will meet the second

Over the years the ad companies have done a fantastic job of touting cigarettes for the general public. Ads have been aimed at kids and Middleworth young adults and they have done a pretty good job. As a matter of fact you would be hard pressed to not see some form of advertising on most any day. For instance who can forget L.S.M.F.T. (Lucky Strike Means Fine Tobacco)? I'd walk a mile for a Camel, the Marlboro Man (who incidentally died of lung cancer), and it's cool to smoke Kools. I could go on but what I am leading up to is my adventure as a sophomore in high school when I decided that I would learn to smoke. Why? Why is a good question but I am certain it was because of the advertising, and because I thought it looked smart. Who could forget Paul Henreid the movie star, who put two cigarettes to his lips, lit them and handed one to a sexy broad (in a movie)? With this background is there any wonder that when the girl across the street (high school senior) said she was going to teach me how to smoke I jumped at the chance. So one fine summer day I sat on her porch and began my lesson. First thing she said was to put an unlit cigarette in your mouth and practice not getting it all slobbery.

Once you passed that hurdle, light a cigarette and put it in your mouth but don't swallow the smoke. Just take drags until the cigarette is almost down to your fingers and then squash it out. Next light a cigarette and take a little inward breath, hold it for three or four seconds and blow it out. In my mind's eye I was really starting to look cool, so I had no trouble on my next drag but to take a deep inward breath and I proceeded to cough and choke and the girl Mildred said "Let's try again"! So I took another deep inward drag and this time not only did I cough but I got a horrible and almost instant headache. Along with the headache I became nauseous and ran over to the porch rail and cut loose with my lunch. It's hard to look cool at a time like this. Mildred said, "Maybe we went too fast, let's try again." I looked at her and I said, "Are you kidding? I'll be lucky to make it home and that's only across the street." I could still hear her crying, "But wait, we haven't gotten to the good part yet." I never did find out what the good part was but I can tell you what the bad part was. I will say this, I have never ever tried to smoke again and even now I get woozy in a smoke filled room. After the first day of apology from Mildred and even though she lived across the street, I never sat on her front porch again. Wofford Heights resident Rod Middleworth is a retired securitymanager for Pacific Bell.

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the sunrise. The Lord is all I have, and so in him I put my hope." You don't know God is all you need When your world is falling apart, it's until God is all you've got. But that's all so easy to focus on the pain, the problems, you need, because God will take care of the pressure, and the difficulties. It's the you. We make foolish mistakes when we natural response. But the biblical start doubting God's love. We start to response is to turn your focus to God's think, "I know better than God, and I'm love. going to start choosEven if you're mad ing to do things my ...when you feel like you've lost way rather than folat God, you need to remind yourself how everything, stop focusing on what's lowing God's way." much he loves you. lost and start focusing on what's Or we think God is a Focus on his uncondi- left: God and his love for you. cosmic killjoy who tional love. Rememlooks for ways to - Warren make our lives miserber that you can't make God stop loving able. you. You can complain, and scream at We need to change our thinking. We him, but he will still love you forever. need to remember, "The Lord is merciYou can see this biblical approach in ful and will not reject us forever. He may Jeremiah's life in Lamentations 3:19-26. bring us sorrow, but his love for us is Jeremiah starts out focused on his pain: sure and strong. He takes no pleasure in "The thought of my pain, my homeless- causing us grief or pain" (Lamentations ness, is bitter poison. I think of it constant- 3:31-33). ly, and my spirit is depressed" (v. 19-20 God loves you. He is not the strict TEV). He was consumed by the devasta- parent that you couldn't please. He is tion around him. It filled his thoughts and not the imperfect parent with weakmade him bitter and depressed. nesses and faults who messed up. He is If you want to change your life, you God - the eternal, all-knowing, infallible have to change your thoughts. So that's God who created you to love you and what Jeremiah did. We see the mental will never leave you. switch in the next few verses: "Yet hope So when you feel like you've lost returns when I remember this one thing: everything, stop focusing on what's lost The Lord's unfailing love and mercy still and start focusing on what's left: God continue, fresh as the morning, as sure as and his love for you.

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Bible Trivia By Wilson Casey 1. Is the book of 1 Peter in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. During biblical times, what rough, coarse cloth was worn as a mourning symbol? Sackcloth, Shadrach, Shiloh, Sling 3. What Old Testament book's ninth chapter mentions the constellation of "Orion"? Joshua, Judges, Job, Jeremiah 4. From Luke 13, which king was referred to by Jesus as "that fox"? Herod, Solomon, Ahab, Caesar 5. Who said, "Be sure your sin will find you out"? Matthew, David, Noah, Moses 6. What is "Jebus" another name for? Jericho, Jerusalem, Judah, Joshua 1) New; 2) Sackcloth; 3) Job; 4) Herod; 5) Moses; 6) Jerusalem

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The ultimate march Dan Schlensker, Courier Columnist So, then … how are you feeling today? If you are feeling somewhat fatigued and are not sure just why, then I think I might know the reason. Maybe Schlensker we are all feeling a little tired, because we all just finished a 31-day March! [groan] Well maybe we don't feel all that worn out today, because the March we just finished was not quite the same as actually going out and trekking for 31 days. But anyone, who has done that - like hiking a month on the Pacific Crest Trail or something like that; knows what such an ordeal takes out of you. It is, indeed, a true test of one's endurance. In this Lenten season, the time between Ash Wednesday and Easter, we take time to contemplate the road Jesus traveled on His way to securing our redemption. The most grueling segment of Jesus' trek started just after He came down from the mount of transfiguration (Matthew 17, Mark 9, Luke 9). We are told in Luke 9:51 that immediately after His transfiguration, Jesus "resolutely set His face to go to Jerusalem," which is precisely what He'd been talking to Moses and Elijah about on the mountain, "His departure which He was about to accomplish at Jerusalem" (Luke 9:31). That meant the ordeal He was going to endure for us on His way to and including His time on the cross,

which was orders of magnitude greater than any 31-day trek we might possibly complete. Christians recount that trek when they recite the Apostles Creed. After recounting Jesus' first major humbling, being "born of the virgin Mary," which meant giving up His position of authority and glory at the right hand of God the Father in order to take on the form of one of His created humans, thus being susceptible to every problem and malady associated with the brokenness of human flesh … except sin. Then, as the creed goes on, Jesus "suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried." On our behalf, Jesus was unjustly condemned, cruelly tortured, painfully abused with ridicule and rejection, and executed in one of the most brutal means of capital punishment ever observed in the history of the world. That's the March that Jesus endured for you and for me. It's the March that bought for us and brought to us the forgiveness of our sins, new life, and the promise of a bright eternal future. Jesus has finished His course, and His resurrection from the dead placed His Father's stamp of approval on His work on our behalf, which means that through faith in Him, we will not have to go through such a trek, because His counts for us, so the path we walk will end up in the glorious environs of His eternal mansion. Dan Schlensker is pastor of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Lake Isabella.

Valley places of Worship Kernville

■ 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 Anglican Church 44 Big Blue Road (Alta One), Kernville. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-376-6362 ■ 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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■ 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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Harry P. Thal Courier Columnist Every month we mail out between 100 to 125 birthday cards. All hand written and stamped. I do it as just a sign of appreciation to our Thal clients who live all over the country. I am currently licensed in 25 states, and considered a national authority on Medicare, the referrals keep pouring in. California is very special when it comes to a state law for people on Medicare. It is commonly referred to as the "Birthday Rule". This rule states that for 30 days following your birthday, you may switch to any Medicare supplement from any Medicare supplement of equal or lesser value. Prior to one's birthday, your present insurance company must send you a notice advising you of this law. The notice is often very cleverly worded to imply that you have available lesser plans from your particular company. The law stipulates, and if you read between the lines of your letter, you may switch to any insurance company offering a plan "equal" to or lesser than your current coverage. So you might ask, "Why would I want to change companies?" The answer is cost. The cost of your coverage has gone up, and will continue to go up. There are two reasons why the cost will increase. First is "medical inflation." The nurses, doctors, hospitals and all the other people in the care giving industry are not working only

for the glory of saving lives and making people comfortable. Technology is helping us live longer and better lives, and again, the old xray machine just can't see what a modern MRI can see. I recall when the only way a physician was able to determine if a person had Alzheimer's disease was by autopsy. The second cause of increasing premium is age. Generally speaking, a 65 year old will need less medical care than an 85 year old, so rates will increase as you age. Most plans draw a line on age increases somewhere around age 80 or 81 and then only have an annual increase. Shopping can be a challenge when it comes to rates, as the companies typically will change your rate annually or every other year by your birth month, but the annual raise occurs at different times. Example would be your Blue Cross rate jumps up in March. So you move to AARP only to find that their rate will change in July, and it may be for more than the rate Blue Cross was charging you. So, while the birthday rule is helpful, it needs to be used with care. Using a trusted professional agent with access not only to rates, but also claims service and the reliability of the company. There will be big changes in Medicare Supplements in January, 2020. Positioning yourself now will make a big difference for the future. 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.

Announcements, Continued from page 3 and fourth Tuesdays of the month at Faith Community Church 20 W Panorama Dr, Wofford Heights 4;50 to 6 p.m. For questions call 760-205-9009. No children please.

Pile burning scheduled The Kern River Ranger District is planning to conduct pile burning operations, as weather, and air quality conditions permit at the following locations: ■ Recreation sites along the Upper Kern River above Kernville (Mountain 99), starting at Fairview Campground and working south towards Kernville. ■ Alder Creek Campground in the Greenhorn Mountains. ■ Along the Shirley Loop Road in the Greenhorn Mountains. ■ Pile burning may also be conducted on several administrative sites. The projects have a planned completion date of April 1.

Coffee with a 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.

Docents needed Do you like to meet new people? Do you wonder where they all came from and where they are going? That is the main job when you volunteer to work at the Museum, greeting visitors. The Kernville Museum has the most interesting people come in who are here visiting our Valley. They come from everywhere, all over the world. So why not come down and stay at the Museum for only three hours of your time a month? It is so worthwhile. Call Vicki Middleworth at 760-379-6039.

Veteran's benefit assistance at the Library The Kern River Valley Branch Library in Lake Isabella is happy to announce the kickoff of a new service being offered to veterans in the Kern Valley. California public libraries, in partnership with California Department of Veterans Affairs and with the help of local volunteers, have opened a Veterans Resource Center at the Kern River Valley library to help provide veteran's benefits and local service information to veterans and their families. Our volunteers are here to assist you every Tuesday and Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m.

KRV Heritage Foundation website activated New Kern River Valley Heritage Foundation website pages are now live via krvhf.org. Look for the link to updates at the top of the home page. website development was initiated and performed by Wendy Walwyn while content was provided by KRVHF Board President Tom Anderson and KRVHF Board Member Bob Barnes. KRVHF Board Member Bruce Vegter has taken on the webmaster role as a all-volunteer effort. KRVHF encourages everyone to check out the website and feel free to give helpful feedback so the website can be kept as current as possible through time.

Matt Freeman Courier Columnist Over the past few weeks we have talked about some ways to successfully pick a good real estate agent. From technology expertFreeman ise to local knowledge to reputation and reliability, all of these factors loom large in picking an agent who will ultimately be a good fit and successful for you, the client. But one overriding factor matters and that is motivation and passion for the job. We have all had in life that job that we just are not excited about, that we have to do to make ends meet but we want to get out of ASAP as soon as something better comes up. Been there, done that, have the T-shirt, we all do. But the real estate industry is a different kind of animal so to speak. You just can't thrive with that kind of attitude, nor should you. We are not paid a salary or wage, the check is not there every Friday at 5 p.m. for us to pick up. We work on a commission-only basis, simple as that, which is kind of scary sometimes when you have a family like I do. To be successful in this business means you have to be motivated and aggressive and have a good work ethic. What matters in this business when it all comes down is just plain loving what you do. That reflects in how many hours an agent is going to spend with their clients, how much research they are going to do, on and

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on. A good agent is going to be a busy agent, but also willing and able both to make specific time for each client. They will be willing to go the extra mile for their folks, and have the patience to help clients achieve their wants and goals the best they can no matter if it's in a few days or a few years. An agent who loves the job will enjoy helping others and work hard for everybody that they come into contact with, no matter the paycheck's ultimate size or how challenging it was to make it. A good agent is an advocate for the local community; they don't just disappear and stop being a source of information and advice when they get paid. We are a source of information and advice for life! Ultimately, for an agent that is motivated and has passion and loves what they do, the job is about so much more than just a commission. Someone who is in this industry just for that is in the wrong industry, simple as that. This is not just a job; this is a career and one that takes a unique focus and unique knowledge and skills and a love for where you live and work. So above all else, if you are in the market as a buyer or a seller or both, find an agent who loves what they do. You won't regret it, they will work hard for you and give you great service and they will enjoy watching you achieve your goals and dreams. Matt Freeman is a realtor with Freeman’s Lakeside Realty 760-379-5915 or 760-223-0880. His column is not intended to replace legal advice.

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Owl’s clover and a mix of Popcorn flower, California goldfield, blue dick, red maids, redstem filaree and more blanket the hillside at Mountain 99 and the Cannell Trail turnout just above Kernville. Owl’s clover, castilleja exserta is a species of plant in the genus which includes the Indian paintbrushes. It is not related to clover.

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Bloomer of the week Alison Sheehey, Sequoia ForestKeeper Courier Update Sequoia ForestKeeper is sponsoring Meandering Mondays: a free weekly exploration of wildflowers and other natural wonders in the Kern River Valley and Southern Sierra Nevada, on Mondays at 8 a.m. The group meets for carpooling in front of the Kernville fire station, 11018 Kernville Rd, Kernville on Monday mornings and wander to a place that is known to be in bloom locally. Early season trips will last approximately 2 hours. Later season trips may be longer due to travel time. Bring drinks, snacks, cameras, binoculars, and field guides. Wear sturdy shoes, hats, sunscreen, and bug repellent as needed. The trips will be led by Alison

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Sheehey, a certified Master Naturalist with assistance on occasion of other naturalists. She will identify flowers and learn identification tricks to narrow flowers to plant families. No reservations necessary. The free event is limited to mature children and adults. No pets please. Participants assume all risks. Limited to 24 persons, first come, first served. Carpooling is encouraged. Call Sheehey at 760-376-4434 for more information.

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PICKS OF THE WEEK “Hidden Figures” (PG) - NASA needed all its brainpower in the 1960s to win the Space Race. That was a problem, because some of its brightest math minds belonged to women who weren't white, and they were kept in separate locations for "Colored Computers." Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson (Taraji P. Henderson, Octavia Spencer and Janelle Monae) were three such women whose work was vital to America's earliest swipes at the stars. The movie handles historical topics in a way that is uplifting, but not superficially satisfying with easy solutions and platitudes. Math can be hard, but doing the hardest math while surrounded by bitter racism and backhanded sexism is heroic. This struggle is powerfully shown while the story manages to stay grounded. “Lion” (PG-13) - Saroo (Dev Patel) is a grown man in Australia who can't shake memories of being a lost little boy in India. He was 5 years old when he got stuck on an empty train in rural India and was taken thousands of miles away from his family. An Australian couple (Nicole Kidman and David Wenham) adopted him in Calcutta and raised him with love, but Saroo's vivid memories of his birth mother and brother pull him to the search. His girlfriend (Rooney Mara) and adoptive parents support him, but fear the search

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could consume him -- the trail is 25 years cold, and the territory is vast. It's something that could tug on so many heartstrings that you'd be incredulous -- but it's based on a true story, you'll recall. The cinematography does an amazing job of manipulating perspective to put you on the journey, both with lost little Saroo, and determined, memory-driven adult Saroo. “Toni Erdmann” (R) - Tightwad Ines (Sandra Huller) has a highpressure consulting job at an oil company in Romania, where condescending co-workers make sexist remarks to her face as she fights to be taken seriously without rocking the boat. It's dad to the (good-intentioned but unwanted and embarrassing) rescue! Her bored and bumbling father, Winifred (Peter Simonischek), shows up for some unsolicited family bonding. After Ines rebuffs her dad, Winifred returns in a ridiculous disguise as "Toni Erdmann," a life coach to the corporate elite. It's charming and cringe-inducing and sweet without suffocating. © 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.

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In the eye of the potato beholder Bodfish Bob’s Potato Cakes 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes 1 sm. onion, chopped 1 egg, beaten 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 1 T. plain flour Combine potatoes, onion, egg, salt, pepper, and flour; mix well. Drop 1/4 cup of mixture into 375° oil and press in 3-inch rounds with fork. Brown and turn once. Remove from oil and drain well on paper towels. Bodfish Bob’s Potato Skins Bodfish Bob Bodfish Bob’s Baked Mashed Potatoes 9 lg. potatoes 6 oz. cream cheese 1 c. sour cream 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 1 tsp. onion salt 2 tblsp. butter Boil potatoes, peel, mash, and add cream cheese, sour cream, salt, pepper, onion salt and butter. Beat until fluffy. Cool, place in greased casserole dish with lid. Refrigerate. Remove lid, dot with butter and bake at 350° for 30 minutes.

3 large potatoes 1/2 pound bacon 1 package of shredded Cheddar cheese Sour cream and chives Wash and pierce the potatoes. Microwave on high for 20 minutes. Once the potatoes are tender, cool for 10 minutes. Once cool, slice them in half. Scoop out the potato leaving only a 1/4 inch shell and set aside. In a frying pan, cook the bacon until brown. Drain and place on a paper towel. Chop into bits and pieces. Place the potato skins on a baking sheet and top with bacon and cheese. Bake at 375F for approximately 20 minutes or until the cheese has melted. Spoon sour cream and chives on the potatoes. Visit Bodfish Bob on the Internet at www.bodfishbob.com or email him at bodfishbob@hotmail.com.

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Five fun ways to celebrate National Park Week annual passes available for active duty military families, fourth grade students, senior citizens, volunteers, Ring in spring with a visit to a and people with permanent disabilinational park during National Park ties. Week, April 15 through 23. ■ Become a Junior Ranger National Park Week starts with Throughout the country, hundreds of programs and events will encourage National Junior Ranger Day on April visitors to explore new places and 15. Throughout the country, kids of all enjoy new experiences. More infor- ages can take part in family friendly mation is available at nationalpark- events and earn a park-specific Junior Ranger badge. Children can see a week.org. "Our National Parks are our bald eagle up close at Mississippi national treasure," said Secretary of National River and Recreation Area, the Interior Ryan Zinke. "My forma- participate in crafts at Lowell National tive years were spent in Glacier Historical Park, go on an archeology at Chiricahua National National Park and one of my biggest dig mentors was a park ranger and foot- Monument, or test their global posiball coach. The lessons you learn from tioning system (GPS) skills in Hawai'i the land and the park rangers cannot Volcanoes National Park. ■ Fill a Park be learned anyPrescription where else on Visit to a national park The second earth. As we head into the next 100 during National Park Week, annual Park Prescription Day will years of the Park April 15 through 23 be filled with activiService, I'm lookties that showcase ing at ways to improve infrastructure and visitor the physical, mental, and psychologiexperience while conserving the pre- cal health benefits of time in nature. Supported by increasing scientific cious lands for generations to come." "There are 417 national parks and evidence, many medical doctors now each one has a story to tell," said write prescriptions for the outdoors Acting National Park Service Director as an antidote for ailments such as Michael F. Reynolds. "There are end- diabetes, high blood pressure, and less options during National Park depression. On April 23, dozens of Week to discover someplace or some- parks, including Golden Gate Recreation Area, thing out of the ordinary. Whether National one seeks relaxation, exhilaration, or Shenandoah National Park, Capulin National Monument, inspiration, there is something for Volcano Tumacácori National Historical Park, everyone in a national park." Following are just five of the fun Prince William Forest Park, Hot ways you can celebrate National Park Springs National Park, and park partners will host activities that include Week. hikes, health screenings, yoga, and ■ Try Something New Introductory programs during volleyball. National Park Week might just get you ■ Go Wild on Earth Day Spend some time outside on Earth hooked on a new interest. Brush up on astronomy at a Night Sky Party in Day, April 22. Attend a wildlife festiSaguaro National Park, go birding at val on the Natchez Trace Parkway, go Fort McHenry National Monument for a walk on the wild side at Cabrillo and Historic Shrine, take a photo National Monument, learn to canoe workshop at Cumberland Gap on the Niobrara National Scenic National Historical Park, make pottery River, make an appearance at a at Ocmulgee National Monument, drama festival at Chamizal National dance to Cajun music at Jean Lafitte Memorial, listen to a concert at National Historical Park and Preserve, Buffalo National River, weave a pine or try your hand at surf fishing at needle basket at Fort Matanzas National Monument, or meet a Civil Gateway National Recreation Area. War soldier at Stones River National ■ Save Some Money There will be free entrance to all Battlefield. Visit nps.gov to plan your park national parks during the weekends of National Park Week. The 118 National visit. The site contains trip planning Park Service sites that normally information and a calendar of events. charge entrance fees will offer free Use #FindYourPark, #EncuentraTu admission on April 15, 16, 22, and 23. Parque and #NPS101 on social media There are also free or reduced rate during National Park Week. Kathy Kupper, National Park Service Courier Release

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The Valley is in bloom! until the last Saturday in April legally, but wow are there flowers everywhere! The places that got burned last year in the big fire have just come Wow it is beautialive this year with green grass, new ful outside. There are vegetation and flowers all over the so many flowers place. popping up all over Another great area to hike and that the place around is really easy to get too is the back of town and on the hills Squirrel Valley. Just go all the way and mountains Freeman back to the end of the development, around the valley. take McCray road to the top and the This time of year is always really beauroad will turn to dirt. It is best to have tiful here in the Kern River Valley, and a truck or SUV after even more so this that but the road is year with all of The hills are green, flowers pretty good for the water we everywhere, looks kind of like quite awhile and have had this Ireland up here just a wee bit! there are many winter. The hills places to pull over are green, flowers - Freeman and check out the everywhere, looks flowers and the views. kind of like Ireland up here just a wee One other great spot that we all bit! If you want to get outside and know about is the Kern River Canyon enjoy some of this fresh air and wonon the way to Bakersfield. Pretty steep derful scenery, here are a few local stuff, might not want to hike most of it places you can go to really take in the but bring your cameras there are flowers and views. plenty of places to pull off the road One of my favorites is called and take some beautiful pictures. In Hooper Hill, really simple to get to. places there are so many poppies it Just go up Bodfish-Caliente road to looks like the hillsides are on fire, the top, right before it dips down into Havilah. There is plenty of parking and beautiful stuff. They are forecasting some more rain possibly next week, Hooper Hill is to the right, it's the mountain you drive on as you go up to hopefully we get it. The more spring moisture we get the longer and more the top. Full of Lupines, poppies, and many other flowers and there is a path intense these local wildflower blooms will be. So get off the couch, grab the that takes you from the road right to kids, the camera, the dog and go outthe front overlooking the valley. side, it is beautiful out there! Another great spot is the Bull Run Creek trail right above Kernville. Take Matt Freeman is a local resident, Burlando Road all the way to where it businessman and outdoorsman and can ends, the trail begins there. Still a bit be reached at cooltuna12@yahoo.com or early too fish, you can't fish creeks 760-223-0880.

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

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

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

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

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

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: KERN RIVER OUTFITTERS (2015-B0651) Street address of business: 6643 Wofford Blvd, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailing address of Business: PO Box 1207, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Robert Volpert, 6643 Wofford Blvd, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Original FBN Statement Filed on: 01/27/2015. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 03/07/2017. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by M. Garcia, Deputy Clerk. Published by the Kern River Courier March 17, 24, 31 and April 7, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: KERN RIVER OUTFITTERS (2017-B1616), 6643 Wofford Blvd. Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Mailing address: PO Box 1207, Wofford Heights, CA 93285. REGISTRANTS: THE KERN RIVERTRAVEL COMPANY, INC., 6643 Wofford Blvd. Wofford Heights, CA 93285. Date the business commenced: 01/23/2017. Business is being conducted as a Corporation. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Matthew Volpert, CEO. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 03/07/2017 and expires 03/07/2022. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: M. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier March 17, 24, 31, and April 7, 2017. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 16-0028 - APN: 170-141-07-00-9 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 06-22-2001 UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On April 20, 2017 at 12:00 pm, Antelope Valley Real Estate Services, a California Corporation As duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust recorded 08-15-2001 As Inst. No. 0201118821 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Kern County, State of California, Executed by Felipe Garcia, a Single man and Maria Haro, a single woman as joint tenants WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) at: All CASHIER'S CHECKS MUST BE MADE PAYABLE TO ELITE TRUST DEED SERVICES, INC., The main entrance to the Wanda Kirk Library, 3611 Rosamond Blvd., Rosamond, CA 93560. All rights, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be 813 Melwood Street Bakersfield, CA 93307 813 ½ Melwood Street Bakersfield, CA 93307. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said Sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated cost, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $66,923.08. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Date: March 15, 2017. Antelope Valley Real Estate Services, As Trustee Elite Trust Deed Services, Inc., As Agent, 554 West Lancaster Boulevard, Lancaster, CA 93534, 661-945-5525, Vickie Durham, Trustee Sale Officer NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auc-

tion. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on the notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgages, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 661-945-5525 using the file number 16-0028. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet web site. The best way to verify the postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. (Published by the Kern River Courier March 24, 31, and April 7, 2017) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: ATHENA'S GREEK CAFÉ AND GRILL (2017B1809), 1901 20th Street, Ste. B, Bakersfield, CA 93301. Mailing address: 1901 20th Street, Ste. B, Bakersfield, CA 93301. REGISTRANTS: ELIAS SKAPINAKIS, 11400 Sangrado Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93311 and LETICIA SKAPINAKIS, 11400 Sangrado Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93311. Date the business commenced: 08/23/2012. 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: Leticia Skapinakis. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 03/13/2017 and expires 03/13/2022. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Chaides. Published by the Kern River Courier March 24, 31, April 7, and 14, 2017. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-01775-CA, A.P.N.: 190-110-16-00, Property Address: 308 B Street, Arvin, CA 93203. PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 02/13/1996. 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: ORA LEE DENNIS, A WIDOW. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 02/22/1996 as Instrument No. 0196022386 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Kern County, California. Date of Sale: 04/26/2017 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: $42,282.32. 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 con-

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veyed 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: 308 B Street, Arvin, CA 93203, A.P.N.: 190-11016-00. 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 $42,282.32. 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 2016-01775CA. 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 6, 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 March 31, April 7, and 14, 2017) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-03611-CA, A.P.N.: 512-072-14-00, Property Address: 9504 Durand Oak Court, Bakersfield, CA 93311. 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 11/10/2006. 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: Isabelo B Dela Cruz AND Erlinda S Dela Cruz, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 11/29/2006 as Instrument No. 0206292039 in book ---, page---of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Kern County, California. Date of Sale: 04/26/2017 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: $417,823.14. 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: 9504 Durand Oak Court, Bakersfield, CA 93311, A.P.N.: 512-072-14-00. 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 $417,823.14. 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 2016-03611CA. 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 15, 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/Mortgage Services/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 March 31, April 7, and 14, 2017) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-02843-CA, A.P.N.: 173-460-22-00, Property Address: 5517 Tyner Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93307. PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/04/2004. 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: Virginia Delgadillo AND SERGIO GARZA, WIFE AND HUSBAND. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 10/07/2004 as Instrument No. 0204243959 in book ---, page--- and further modified by that certain Loan Modification Agreement recorded on 01/05/2016 as Instrument Number 000216000626 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Kern County, California. Date of Sale: 05/30/2017 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: $153,316.05. 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: 5517 Tyner Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93307, A.P.N.: 173-460-22-00. 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 $153,316.05. 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/TrusteeS ervices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2016-02843-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 8, 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/Tr usteeServices.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 March 31, April 7, and 14, 2017)

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Getting the dirt on spring gardening Eleanore Fahey Courier Home

It's spring, that glorious time of the year when dormant gardeners awaken to the pleasing possibilities of green growing things. But a word of caution: don't be taken in by a pretty posy face. The key to having a successful garden is to first understand the needs of your plants; that is, the environment above and below ground. Shirley Real, long-time member and past president of KRV's Garden Group, has some answers and suggestions for you to help ensure success. First, she wants you to read the Sunset Western Garden Book on the subject of soil, and how to tailor it to your garden's needs. Also critical is the information on the plant itself, especially its suitability in our zones (seven and eight). And, note that plants touted as low water users usually need water their first year to establish roots. And, about water, a squeeze of dish soap in a bucket of water aids in

absorption into the soil. Before you buy, read the tag that comes with the plant. Or better yet, make notes, take pictures, go home and think about your potential purchases.

Be realistic about your investment in time and energy. Real advocates doing the rough work first, that of clearing the planting beds of rocks and boulders, which will then take a short trip to become the borders. While we toured her garden, she uprooted numerous fiddlenecks, filarees and foxtails with her hula hoe. Revealed were countless tiny plants that will grow up to be California Poppies: treasures worth the work. A plastic-tined rake, a hula hoe, a sharp kitchen knife and an old bed sheet complete her basic tool

kit. A knife and a bed sheet? Real has a special technique for weeding; she inserts the knife at an angle to the weed and gives the blade a twist, thus loosening the surrounding soil, and getting most, if not all the root. The spread-out sheet is a handy large target for collecting the weeds. To protect her hands, she wears nitrile gloves. As much of the Valley's soil is decomposed granite, it is very dense, thus hard for roots, water and air to penetrate; also it lacks nutrient value. Real first digs into it with a spading fork to loosen it up, a tool she prefers over a shovel, which she then uses to continue to break down the hard dg clods. To aerate the soil, she recommends using the local oak leaves and pine needles. Add some steer manure to the mix, which costs $1.25 a cubic foot bag, a nutritional bargain. She also adds egg shells, and would use coffee grounds, except that she drinks instant. Mix it up, and let the planting begin.

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Outstanding - Mike Brownell, American Legion Riders Post 711 hosted the First Responder and Outstanding Citizens dinner last week with over 100 attendees. Event chairman, Mike Woodward assisted with the presentation of awards and the recipients received their plaques from Assemblyman Devin Mathis and Post 711 Commander Daures Stephens. Bud and Ruby Reed received the 2017 Outstanding Citizenship award and this year's honored first responders were CHP Brent Weese, KCSO Charles Shinn, BLM Brien Chartier, Lake Patrol/Kern County Brad Armstrong, USFS Firefighter Eric D'Amico, KCFD Zac Boyd, BLM Fire Kevin Ehret, and Liberty Ambulance Zachary Heffner.

Address unknown Homeless Point In Time Count volunteers Felisha Guiterez, John Nevajas and Vanessa Williams at a homeless encampment in one of Kern County's mountain areas. Michael Fagans Special to the Courier

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the work of ending homelessness. Businesses who invest in community e.g. affordable housing or medical care, local planning departments, and state and federal governments use the data to develop action and consolidated plans. The Counts determine funding and are variables for competitive grants e.g. the upcoming No Place Like Home funding application effort of Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (formerly Kern County Mental Health). The methodology of Kern's PIT Count changed when HUD

Hwy 178, Continued from page 1 safety information to drivers that they cite or stop for any reason. CHP will be able to enforce the new turnouts with those who fail to use them properly. The Steering Committee of Fellow Travelers on Highway 178 thanks Nicolas Esquivel of Caltrans and Sergeant Goulding and Officer Bunting of California Highway Patrol for their cooperation, contributions and guidance in fulfill-

emphasized a "dusk to dawn" (8 p.m. Wednesday to 8 a.m. Thursday) process to make communities more comparable. This was a change from Kern's "dusk to dusk" strategy (5 p.m. Wednesday to 4 p.m. Thursday). Volunteer surveyor exit interviews, had also recommended an earlier PIT in order to survey before people were up and about for the day. KCHC Board Chair Carlos Baldovinos commented, saying "This group of Collaborative members was not afraid of out of the box solutions. We try new things, and are always working to improve processes. Each year the PIT Count Committee does

everything they can, and they work all year around, to make the Count as efficient as possible." The Collaborative is thankful to the 150 volunteers and 12-member Committee who made the process possible which impacts millions of dollars in received grant dollars towards the efforts of ending and preventing homelessness. Coordinators emphasize the Count is not a full and finite count of all people who are homeless. Rather, it is a snapshot of a single night to gauge homeless trends and measure outcomes. Information gathered reflects the number of those living in homelessness as defined by HUD.

ing the mission of F e l l o w Travelers on the canyon section of Highway 178. There will be a public meeting, Monday, May 1 at 1 p.m. in the County building conference room in Isabella. At that time, both Engineer Esquivel and Sergeant Goulding will address the attendees on the new installations along Highway 178 and the required ways of using them. At this meeting, there will be depictions of the new turnout signs and various other signs to be installed regarding

cautions. Attendees at the May 1 meeting will also be informed that CHP officers will be able to stop, warn and even ticket slow drivers who do not use the turnouts when followed by five vehicles or more. Of course, it's wise to use an available turnout if closely followed by even a single vehicle and, thereby, avoid road rage of the driver of that vehicle. Fellow Travelers on Highway 178 feel that every action they have taken in the last nearly two years has been well worth the effort.