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A slower moving recreational vehicle moves past new signing put in place by Caltrans on State Route 178 through the Kern Canyon and soon to be installed along Hwy 155 advising motorists of safe areas available for turnout use.

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Fellow Travelers of the 178 continue to get the job done Michael Batelaan Jacqueline Morgan Courier Highways Last May, the group Fellow Travelers of the 178 held a public meeting to discuss traveler's safety in the Kern River Canyon. About 50 people, a

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Situation report Rick Brown, USACE Courier Update ■ USACE continues construction on the USFS Admin/Warehouse building, USFS Fire Station, and tempo-

reporter and cameraman from KBAK were on hand. The Caltrans plan to install legally compliant turnouts was explained to the group by Caltrans engineer Nicolas Esquivel. These codecompliant turnouts will reduce road rage by allowing slower vehicles to get out of the way of drivers who are in a rush. He also said that Caltrans will also install other safety features to reduce acci-

dents. Esquivel then spent some time talking about the role of the driver; controlling speed and not tailgating. He urged all to keep a check on rage and impatience, and advised using the turnouts to get out of the way of those who want to drive a little faster. CHP Sergeant Richard Goulding pledged to have his officers extend coverage to the entire canyon, to reduce reckless behaviors, not just to the cattle

rary construction trailer campus. ■ Southern California Edison is constructing power substations to be used by the Phase II construction contractor. ■ USACE completed the Phase II Dams and Spillways design and has begun the contracting process, with a contract award expected by the end of fall 2017. ■ USACE continues to work with the Kern River Watermaster and downstream water users to maintain the lake's water levels below the restricted pool and accommodate runoff from snowmelt.

■ Once the SR155 turn lane design for French Gulch is complete, a contract will be solicited for construction over the summer. ■ USACE draft Supplemental Environmental Assessment #6 addressing cultural concerns at the SR155 turn lane was delayed to verify compliance. SEA #6 is expected to be released for public review in June 2017 with public meetings to follow. ■ USACE anticipates conducting negotiations with SCE for the Borel canal easement during this summer.

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Tough pill for voters to swallow Michael Batelaan Courier Just in Valley voters rejected the Kern Valley Healthcare District Tax Measure "C" Tuesday by about 14.5 percent. The measure failed to get the 2/3 vote that it needed to pass. 'No' voters generally did not like the $98 yearly tax that would be parceled out over a 40 year period to guarantee repayment of the $28 million USDA

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loan the district hoped to use in reconstruction of the hospital. 1,523 voters said yes, but that only amounted to 51.98 percent of the vote. The vote was nearly split, between the 1,407 that voted no, 48.02 percent of those votes counted. Only

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52 percent, 2,930 voters of the approximately 5600 registered in the district made up this decision. The Hospital District had wanted to fund the first three of five construction phases replacing their current admin. offices, create a new lobby and emergency department and develop a new lab and imaging center that would meet earthquake and safety code standards mandated by the state by 2030.

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Bodfish Bob has recipes the candy man can make.

Courier 9-1-1 With the recent fires this past week the Kern County Fire Department would like to remind residents to make sure they maintain the required defensible space around their home and property. ■ Norris Fire June 2, 5 p.m. A 1.5 acre fire at Elizabeth Norris Rd. and Hwy 178 bordering the Hot Springs Valley Preserve in Lake Isabella. A barbeque is believed to be the source of the fire. ■ Creek Fire June 7, 10:10 a.m. 33 acre fire in the Erskine Creek drainage. The cause possibly related to target shooting in the area. The causes of both fires are under investigation. Please call 1877-FIRETIP with any information.

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grate and explained the three "E's", engineering, enforcement and education as the basis of highway safety. Participants in the meeting included field representatives for Senator Jean Fuller, Assemblyman Devin Mathis and First District Supervisor Mick Gleason, as well as a US Forest Service representative.

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People across the United States celebrate Flag Day on June 14 each year to honor the United States flag and to commemorate the flag's adoption. Flag Day falls within National Flag Week, a time when Americans reflect on the foundations of the nation's freedom. The flag of the United States represents an enduring symbol of the country's freedom ideals since its early days. During both events, Americans also remember their loyalty to the nation, reaffirm their belief in liberty and justice, and observe the nation's unity. On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress replaced the British symbols of the Grand Union flag with a new design featuring 13 white stars in a circle on a field of blue and 13 red and white stripes one for each state. Although it is not certain, this flag may have been made by the Philadelphia seamstress Betsy Ross, who was an official flag maker for the Pennsylvania Navy. The number of stars increased as the new states entered the Union, but the number of stripes stopped at 15 and was later returned to 13. In June 1886 Bernard Cigrand made his first public proposal for the annual observance of the birth of the flag when he wrote an article titled "The Fourteenth of June" in the old Chicago Argus newspaper. Cigrand's effort to ensure national observance of Flag Day

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water data: Wednesday, 6 p.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 351,470 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 6,795 cfs* Lower Kern Outflow 5,428 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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■ Water safety 101 June 9 Kern River Valley Branch Library invites you to attend Water Safety 101 at 11am. Presented by the Family Resource Center, children and parents will learn in a fun way the importance of being safe around water. All children 0-5 years of age will qualify for a free child's life jacket, goodie bags and prizes.

❘■ Free Kids’ Fishing Derby June 10 Presented by the Kern River Valley Elks Lodge #2358.Pre-register on June 9 from 3 to 6 p.m. Ages 4 and under; 5 through 8; and 9 through 12. The Derby is 6 a.m. to noon with lots of prizes and lunch provided at 11 a.m. ■ Drought Food Assistance June 10 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 additional information, contact CAPK Food Bank agency relations at 661-398-4520.

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■ Meet animal celebrities June 10 Jeff Lee with Steve Martin's Working Wildlife will bring a variety of animal celebrities to introduce to his audience. This fun, educational program is a unique opportunity to experience animals in a safe way. Program begins at 2 p.m. Come early for best seating. ■ Skate Park fundraiser June 10 Spyder Cup Underground Skateboard series will present the Game of Skate and Best Trick at Mt. Mesa Park at 3:30 p.m. to support funding of the George Randall Skate Park. Preregistration information can be obtained by calling 760-223-1445. ■ Happy Feet Dance is moving June 10 And the special needs group is celebrating with a luau from 6 to 8 p.m. at Faith Community Church, 20 W. Panorama, Wofford Heights. Dinner and dancing, free admission. Call 760-812-1059 to RSVP or on Facebook at Happy Feet Dance KRV. ■ Museum artist reception June 10 Showing in the Kernville Museum the

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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.

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■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415 Sierra Way Kernville. 760-376-2846 ■ 3 p.m. (2nd 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.

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

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■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-583. ■ 1 p.m. (3rd Mon.), Kern Valley Democratic Club, Lakeridge Mobile Home Pk. Clubhouse, Lake Isabella. ■ 1 p.m., Line dance classes, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-0043. ■ 1 - 2:30 p.m., NAMI Connection Support Group, Kern Valley Hospital, Mt Mesa. 760-379-4793 or 760223-2674. ■ 5:30 - 7 p.m., (every other week) Women’s Domestic Violence Support Group, Call 760-3792264 or 760-417-1324. ■ 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.

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■ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Nuui Cuni Cultural Center Craf Day, French Gulch Group Campground. 760-3795831. ■ 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 - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 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.

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■ 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.

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

KRVAA proudly present Susan Neves, landscape photographer. The show runs through the month of June 2017 with a reception from 4 to 6 p.m. ■ Library book sale June 12 and 13 The Friends of the Library will be holding book sale on the second Tuesday of each month from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Monday setup and presale from 4 to 6 p.m. in the community room at the main library, 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. ■ Senator Fuller, Congressman McCarthy office hours, June 15 The office hours will be held at the Kern River Valley County Administrative Building from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. to facilitate communication between representatives and the communities they serve. To schedule an appointment, call Fuller's office at 661-3230443 or McCarthy's office at 661-327-3611. ■ Mystery lantern tour and ghost hunt June 17 J. Paul Corlew will lead the tour. The tour starts at 8 p.m. to 10:30 and tickets are $20. Cash only the night of the event or pay by credit card by calling 760-379-5146 ahead of the event. The Ghost Town is located at 3829 Lake Isabella Blvd. Bodfish. ■ Commodities distribution June 26 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 Alawgarey CAPK 661-336-5200 X203, email yalawgarey@capk.org or see facebook.com/rotarykrvfood. ■ KRV Collaborative June 27 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. ■ Prayer Breakfast July 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. All members of the Kern River Valley community are welcome to come and join them in prayer. Please arrive early so as not interrupt prayer in progress. Breakfast is optional. Then join in at Tank Park for Prayer in the Park from noon to 1 p.m. For information call Bill Blanton at 760-891-6942. ■ Happy Feet Dance July 8 A dance for adults and children with special needs and their families. This month's theme is "red, white and blue." At Faith Community Church, 20 W. Panorama Wofford Heights. Call 760-812-1059 to RSVP or on Facebook at Happy Feet Dance KRV. ■ Library book sale July 10 and 11 The Friends of the Library will be holding book sale on the second Tuesday of each month from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Monday setup and presale from 4 to 6 p.m. in the community room at the main library, 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. ■ Whitewater Wednesday July 12 Lickety Split $30; Sequoia Splash $55. Lunch is included with any reservation. For info or tickets gotokernville.com. ■ Mystery lantern tour and ghost hunt July 15 J. Paul Corlew will lead the tour. The tour starts at 8 p.m. to 10:30 and tickets are $20. Cash only the night of the event or pay by credit card by calling 760-379-5146 ahead of the event. The Ghost Town is located at 3829 Lake Isabella Blvd. Bodfish. 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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The doctor story Rod Middleworth Courier Columnist

Traffic & Safety STOP April/May traffic statistics Scott Griswold, California Highway Patrol Courier Contributor

April Traffic Collisions Non-injury - 12 DUI Arrests - 4

Injury - 5

Fatal - 1

May Traffic Collisions Non-injury - 21 DUI Arrests - 7

Injury - 9

Fatal - 0

Click It or Ticket: The California Highway Patrol is cracking down on seatbelt violations. It has been proven that proper use of restraint systems reduces the chance of injury in traffic collisions. Be sure when operating a motor vehicle, all occupants are properly restrained. Please Buckle Up!

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Sheriff's Office warns of possible scam The Kern County Sheriff's Office would like to make the citizens of Kern County aware of a possible scam circulating in the Kern County area. Recently, a member of the Sheriff's Office received a correspondence letter from an apparent law firm from London, England. The letter indicates the firm represents an individual from the United States who passed away and left a large life insurance policy which has been unclaimed.The letter also indicates the firm has been unable to locate possible relatives who are beneficiaries of the policy, so are contacting people in the United States with the same last name as the decedent to move forward with processing the policy. In the letter, the law firm indicates they will split the money distributed per the life insurance policy with the letter recipient. The letter asks the recipient to contact the law firm immediately so the policy can be processed. The Sheriff's Office would like to remind the citizens of Kern County that there are numerous scams circulating involving the possible receipt of funds, and citizens should be aware and never provide personal information to persons they are unfamiliar with. If you receive a similar letter, or believe you have been targeted in a potential scam, please report it to the Sheriff's Office at 661-861-3110.

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My first contact with doctors and the medical profession was when my mother decided that I should have my tonsils and adenoids out! Middleworth As I look back I remember that for two weeks after the operation I couldn't swallow anything except Jell-O. As a result I don't care for Jell-o anymore. I even remember how the doctor looked. He had a mask on and I kept thinking he looked like the Lone Ranger. As a result I'm not too thrilled with the Lone Ranger anymore either. That was the total for many years of my doings with the medical profession; in fact I made it through 4 years of the Navy and still didn't need the services of the doctor. Things changed as I got older and was discharged from the Navy. I now was married, had children and these kinds of things happened. There was measles, and mumps, and colds, and bumps and bruises. In the early days many doctor visits were required for the children. We were lucky back then because the doctor would drive to our house and I can remember seeing the doctor's car, a '49 Ford, parked in our driveway because of one of our children's illness. Years have passed, and using a doctor has changed. Now we drive

to the doctor and if we have anything worse than a common cold we have to have a referral. The referral then takes up to a week or more and by the time we get to the referral doctor we could be well! No matter how careful we plan there are still glitches which try our soul. Last week there was a need for me to visit a doctor one hundred miles away and upon arriving I was told that the doctor was not available and wouldn't be or another 2 weeks which required another 200 mile round trip. I was scheduled for a steroid shot in my back which was also postponed for 3 weeks. A special back patch was ordered for me which meant another trip to the doctor's office. Then they found I had a Pacemaker and couldn't use the patch. The last of my woes came yesterday when I found out that my eye appointment had o be postponed for at least 2 more weeks. As I sit in my dermatologist's office I say to myself, "Where is that doctor who used to drive to my house and fix my family with one pill and a smile?" I guess he's gone forever while my wife and I stay as well as we can on our own. So let's see now, my back still hurts, my eyes are giving me fits, and most of my doctor appointments have been postponed to another date. I think I'll go fishing! Wofford Heights resident Rod Middleworth is a retired securitymanager for Pacific Bell.

Free day camp for kids As we approach the anniversary of the Erskine Fire, we all know it takes more than a year to heal. This is true for our children as well. Any elementary age child (completed Kindergarten through sixth grade, 2016-17) is welcome to attend the one week of Camp Noah and have fun with games, crafts, projects, skits, music and food. This is a free camp and each camper will get over $150 worth of supplies, just for coming. Breakfast, lunch and two snacks are provided each day. Breakfast is at 8:30 and camp starts at 9 a.m. at the South Fork School, Kelso campus. Camp Noah is a locally hosted event for elementary-age children whose communities have been impacted by disaster. It provides a safe, caring environment where children build resiliency skills within the familiarity of their own community, using a proven curriculum designed to help children process their disaster or trauma experience through creative activities and play. The camp is designed to give children support as they process their traumatic experience. And not only that, it is fun! To register, or for questions, call Lynette Thomas, Site Coordinator at 760-299-2030 or email her at info@kvap.org. Transportation assistance may be available.

You can help a student Join in on Tuesday June 13 at 6 p.m. at the next meeting of the Lake Isabella and

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STEM for Girls kickoff day is June 10 at the Kernville Chamber, hosted by Engineering for Kids. The program will starts at 10 a.m., concludes by 3 p.m. Projects will be: AM Schedule: Marine Engineers - Making Canoes; Lunch: 45 min. PM Schedule: Aerospace Engineers -Making Blimps. They're expecting 20 students, they must bring a lunch; drinking water for the day will be provided. Registration link: http://bit.ly/1ZIEBsw or call 760-474-0950 or 760-379-3459.

Annual Free Kids Fishing Derby Saturday This is a free event and everyone in the community is welcome. The categories are ages 4 and under, 5 to 8 and 9 to 12. The Derby will take place right below Tillie Creek Campground. There will be signs to follow from Wofford Heights Blvd. Kids do not have to have a license or fishing equipment and there will be volunteers who can teach kids to fish. Pre-registration is on June 9 from 3 to 6 p.m. The Derby is on June 10, from 6 a.m. to noon. In addition to fishing, there will be a photo booth, raffle prizes, hot dogs, chips and plenty of water. Grand prizes for the longest fish include one bicycle for a girl, one bicycle for a boy, trophies, tackle box and a brand new fishing pole. Everything is free for kids The event is sponsored by the Kern River Valley Elks Lodge #2358. Please contact Sherilyn Littlejohn for additional information or to volunteer at 760-549-3625.

Happy Feet Dance is on the move And the special needs group is celebrating with a luau from 6 to 8 p.m. on June 10 at Faith Community Church, 20 W. Panorama, Wofford Heights. Dinner and dancing, free admission. Call 760-812-1059 to RSVP or on Facebook at Happy Feet Dance KRV.

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It's time to eliminate negative self-talk Pastor Rick Warren Courier Inspiration Be careful how you think; your life is shaped by your thoughts" (Proverbs 4:23 GNT). Long before psychology came around, God said your thoughts determine your feelings and your feelings determine your actions. Our minds are really an amazing creation. It would take a computer the size of the Pentagon just to carry out the basic functions of your brain. Your brain contains over 100 billion nerve cells. Each individual cell is connected with 10,000 other neurons. You are constantly talking to yourself, all the time. You're talking to yourself right now! Research indicates that most people speak at a rate of 150 to 200 words per minute, but the internal dialogue that you carry on with yourself (selftalk) is more like 1,300 words per minute. The problem is that in all our selftalk, a lot of people are like Job. In Job 9:20b, he says, "Everything I say seems to condemn me" (GNT). If you're typical, you are your own worst critic. Right? You're always putting yourself down. You could walk into a room smiling, but inside you're saying, "I'm fat. I'm not smart enough. I'm ugly. And I'm always late." Most of this dialogue is unconscious. God wants you to stop putting

Sunday Worship 11:00a.m. Wednesday Bible Study Pastor: Jim Cox 2931 Erskine Creek Rd. Lake Isabella

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Bible Trivia By Wilson Casey 1. Is the book of Galatians in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. Which book could be summarized, "Pay attention, God has a master plan in the works that we need to be a part of"? Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel 3. From Judges 7, who had the vision of a barley cake tumbling into an army camp and overturning a tent? Shepherd, Soldier, Peasant, Steward 4. After an angel delivered them from a Jerusalem prison, where did the apostles go? Temple, Fields, Mountaintop, River 5. Who had his servants set barley crops on fire because he refused to meet with Absalom? Job, Joab, Jethro, Jehoshabeath 1) New; 2) Isaiah; 3) Soldier; 4) Temple; 5) Joab

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yourself down. When you put yourself down, who are you really putting down? You're really pointing to the Creator who made you. When you say, "God, I'm worthless; I'm no good; I can't do anything," you're actually saying, "God, you blew it with me." That's why God says it's wrong to put yourself down. How do you eliminate negative self-talk so you can become a more confident person? It's the principle of replacement: "Fix your thoughts on what is true and good and right . . . Think about all you can praise God for and be glad about it" (Philippians 4:8b TLB). Focus on what you want to be, on what God wants to do in your life. I don't know any better antidote to low self-esteem than to read God's Word every day. Study it, memorize it, meditate on it, and apply it in your life. I can't tell you a better thing to help you raise your confidence level than to get in the Bible and start believing what God says about you.

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Chris Wenzel Courier Columnist Colossians 4:5-6, "Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. 6Let your conversation be always Wenzel full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone." We are living during a time where our nation seems more polarized than ever before. Everyone has an opinion about everything. From politics and religion to the media and world events, there seems to be a constant flow of information daily that only seems to feed the differences in opinion. It's good to be able to have conversations with people who differ from our perspective, but for a Christian I think there is a unique opportunity given on how we approach our conversations. We are commanded to "speak the truth to one another", to do so "in love", and to respect those in authority while serving our highest authority. A second-century letter from an unknown author to a person named Diognetus describes how early Christians distinguished themselves: "Christians are indistinguishable from other men either by nationality, language, or customs. They do not inhabit separate cities of their own, or speak a strange dialect, or follow some outlandish way of life. With regard to dress, food, and manner of life in gen-

eral, they follow the customs of whatever city they happen to be living in, whether it is Greek or foreign. And yet there is something extraordinary about their lives. They live in their own countries as though they were only passing through. They play their full role as citizens, but labor under all the disabilities of aliens. Any country can be their homeland, but for them their homeland, wherever it may be, is a foreign country. Like others, they marry and have children. They share their meals, but not their wives. They live in the flesh, but they are not governed by the desires of the flesh. They pass their days upon earth, but they are citizens of heaven. Obedient to the law, they yet live on a level that transcends the law." I read an article recently that made an interesting point about our role as a Christian to our culture. "The Christian is to the world what the soul is to the body. As the soul is present in every part of the body, while remaining distinct from it, so Christians are found in all the cities of the world, but cannot be identified with the world." As we continue to enjoy the freedom to express our opinions on any number of hot topics, let's remember to be people who are level-headed, truthful, and gracious with our words. What matters most is not what others think of us or our opinions. What matters most is what they think of Jesus, and people's initial perception of Him demonstrated by our example. Christopher Wenzel is pastor of Canyon Hills-Kern River Valley (Formerly New Life Assembly of God)

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 66 Big Blue Road (Alta One), Kernville. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-379-2636 ■ St. Sherrian’s Episcopal Church At Kernville United Methodist Church. Sunday 11 a.m

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■ 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 5 p.m. 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 ■ 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. Services Sunday 11 a.m. 760-379-2343 ■ Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal) 4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. 7 p.m. Wednesday 760-549-3186

Southlake/Weldon

■ Kern Christian Church “The River” 14900 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 760-378-3780 ■ 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 9:00 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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wide open spaces while also offering property affordability and availability that is simply not found in California's large urban areas. California is Where in California can you buy a known nationally as home for under 150K, a nice home no a state that has very less, that is both up in the mountains high property values. and near water! There just are not Often the cities can that many places like that in this state. just be flat out unafOf course just like anywhere, location fordable, with over a matters and we have our local micromillion bucks being Freeman markets that are higher priced than needed just to attempt to enter the other areas, but there is a lot of propmarket as a home buyer. erty out there for cheap! We are kind Not so here in the Kern River of an undiscovValley, where ered paradise up there are very This is a great place to own a sec- here, especially nice properties ond home; we are close to services with the Lake available for far yet still in the country and the KRV and River so high less. In most is the gateway to the Sequoias... right now! That areas of the state coupled with the it really is hard if - Freeman Corps of not impossible to Engineers purchase an rebuilding the dams which will bring affordable vacation home. We are the more jobs and infrastructure to the exception here in the Kern Valley and area and we have the perfect storm it's a great thing! We have many for a market value increase up here in properties at any given time that are the next couple years. We are already 70K or under and depending on the starting to see some of the signs, area and the property type they can inventories are going down and be very nice homes. I can't even begin prices have stabilized and demand is to count how many older well kept up for the year. manufactured homes I have sold on As Warren Buffett always says their own land to weekend vacationwhen the stock market takes a downers and snow birds here in the Valley turn, " don't panic, it's a great time to over the years. buy!" The guy is a multi-billionaire for This is a great place to own a seca reason he knows what he is talking ond home; we are close to services yet about! And right now here in the still in the country and the KRV is the KRV... it's a great time to buy! gateway to the Sequoias and the Kern River as well as Highway 395 and all Matt Freeman is a realtor with the attractions up north from there. Freeman’s Lakeside Realty 760-379-5915 We are a perfectly centralized location or 760-223-0880. His column is not intendwith a low cost of living and plenty of ed to replace legal advice. Matt Freeman Courier Columnist

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Announcements, Continued from page 3 Bodfish Property Owner's Assoc. at the Lake Isabella Senior Center and listen to a presentation by Kern Valley High School Police Officer Steve Chisholm. Officer Chisholm is looking for local residents who may be willing to share an interest, a hobby or a skill with some of the local high school students. These students need our support and mentoring as they are our future leaders. For questions, call Karene Williams at 760-379-1434.

Flag Day ceremony June 14 The public is invited to a brief Flag Day ceremony at 12:00 noon on Wednesday June 14, 2017 at the Liberty Bell located in front of the Kern County Superior Courthouse, 1415 Truxtun Avenue in Bakersfield. As part of the Flag Resolution of 1777 Flag Day became a nationally observed event by a proclamation by President Woodrow Wilson. However, it was not designated as National Flag Day until 1949, when an Act of Congress designated June 14th of each year as National Flag Day. Today, Flag Day is celebrated with parades, essay contests, ceremonies, and picnics sponsored by veterans' groups, schools, and groups like the National Flag Day foundation whose goal is to preserve the traditions, history, pride, and respect that are due the nation's symbol, Old Glory.

Bus trip to Eagle Mountain Casino The Kern River Valley Senior Citizens, Inc. sponsors a bus trip to Eagle Mountain on the last Thursday of each month. Anyone 21 or older is welcome. The bus leaves the Senior Center at 7 a.m. and returns at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call Pam Cook at 760-376-3622 or Sharon Tatman at 760-376-1531.

Preschool now enrolling The Kernville Union School District Preschool, located at Woodrow Wallace Elementary School, is now enrolling for the 2017-2018 school year. Make an appointment to enroll your child who will be turning 3 by September 1, 2017, up to five years old. Preschoolers may attend either a three hour morning or afternoon session. There is no charge if your family falls within certain income levels. For example, a child from a family of four, whose income is $3,908 before taxes or less per month, may attend free of charge. For details, call Verlona Tate at 760-379-5461.

Get ready, get set, and go to the library! Kern River Valley Branch Library launched its Reading by Design summer reading program. During June and July, the library will host a range of free activities for children, teens, and adults to encourage and support a love of reading. Participants can win prizes for reaching their reading goals. They've planned a wonderful program to make the library a great place to read, learn, and discover what's available for enjoyment. Themed events include Working Wildlife with Jeff Lee on June 10 at 2 p.m. and Roaming Reptiles on July 15 at 2 p.m. For a complete listing of events, contact them at 760-549-2083 or visit them at 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.

Harry P. Thal Courier Columnist A few weeks back I reported that SB 562 the Single Payer legislation (Lara, Atkins) had passed through committee and Thal would be going to the Senate Floor. It has gone to the floor, and has passed with every Democrat voting for this, and every Republican Senator voting against. I have been writing to the Governor and our local Kern County Senator, Jean Fuller about the absurdity of this legislation. Jean has responded with a letter stating, "The independent Legislative Analyst's Office concluded tremendous budget shortfalls if SB 840 was enacted…" She goes on to write, "I fear that a single payer system will have all the attendant risks of any public monopoly; which would include excessive costs for taxpayers, grossly inefficient delivery of medical services, capped payments to providers, limited or no choice for consumers and, over time, rationed care to contain costs or tax increases to fund increasingly expensive health care. Further, SB 562 itself is based upon a series of conflicting, false promises that cannot possibly be fulfilled. It promises less expensive health care while imposing taxes upon everyone; it promises coverage to everyone while ignoring the stateimposed rationing necessary to con-

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tain costs; it promises access to everyone while doing nothing to address physician, nurse or hospital shortages; it promises improvements in quality while reducing private revenues necessary to capitalize labor, infrastructure and innovation. It will, initially, produce cost-overruns resulting in billions in losses that simultaneously result in added pressure for tax increases, provider rate caps and rationed care. It is for these reasons that I do not support SB 562." The Senate's finance committee has determined that this legislation will have a price tag of about $400 billion annually. Considering the entire California state budget is $180 Billion, this is a huge step and leap of faith to give them this control. Where is the money to come from? They estimate that they will get about half from Medicare and Medicaid (Medi-Cal). That is if the Federal government would approve a waiver. The result; people on Medicare would need to depend on the State of California for their health care choices. The coverage can only be less, as currently most people on Medicare receive full choice of Medicare doctors anywhere in the country. I shall continue reporting on this ridiculous bill as it goes through Democrat dominated committee and then to the Assembly floor for a vote, and then on to the governor. 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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Couch Theater A good eye Photographer Susan Neves pictures are being featured at the Kern River Valley Museum through the month of June. Photo submitted

KRVAA all around the valley Kern River Valley Art Association Courier Arts Showing in the Kernville Museum the KRVAA proudly present Susan Neves, who is primarily a landscape photographer. Susan offered both the KRVAA and the KRVHS a complimentary Photo Walk in nearby Keyesville for which many people are calling for a repeat. "You have a good eye' is an expression Susan hears often. She is passionate about defining that statement each time she picks up her camera. The show runs through the month of June 2017 with a reception on Saturday June 10 from 4 to 6 p.m. Do come and meet the artist. The Museum hours are Thursday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

KRVAA satellite galleries for June 2017: ■ The Starlite Lounge Kernville Camille Emblem's colorful, fun acrylic paintings are showing through the months of May and June. ■ Kern River Chamber of Commerce, Lake Isabella Estelle Biegel's colorful abstract collages and a landscape watercolor showing for the month of June. ■ Coffee Mill Café Lake Isabella Rotating Paintings by Larry Holowchost, Rich Pelletreau, Joan Grant, and Kelly Pankey. ■ Sheriff Substation Lake Isabella Jane Causey's watercolor paintings will be on show until the end of June at the Sheriff Substation.

Surprisingly heartwarming Sam Struckhoff Courier Contributor

PICKS OF THE WEEK “The LEGO Batman Movie” (PG) - Kids and adults alike will find this to be a surprisingly heartwarming story about community, purpose and the family we choose. And it's wrapped up in an eminently kidfriendly LEGO movie. An evil plot by the Joker ties up all the criminals in Gotham, and the Caped Crusader (voiced perfectly once again by Will Arnett) is forced to quit his terminal solitude, confront his (deeply buried) longing for family and team up with his adopted teenage son and wouldbe sidekick Robin (voiced in wideeyed earnest by Michael Cera) to save the day. “Growing Up Smith” (PG-13) It's the late 1970s, and 10-year-old Smith wants what every Indian immigrant boy wants: the girl next door, of course. But his family -especially the father, played by Anjul Nigam ("Grey's Anatomy") -- is unabashedly traditional (can you say "arranged marriage"?), even if it's played in equal parts cliche and cluelessness. This is a coming of age story that is both authentic in its kids-of-the-’70s vibe and its charm. Roni Akurati puts a fresh face on the honest and tender feeling of young love in his pursuit of neighbor Amy (Brighton Sharbino). Jason Lee is comically endearing as Amy's father Butch Brunner, a beer-guzzling good old boy who takes Smith under his wing, of sorts.

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“Mine” (NR) - On assignment in the brutal desert, a sniper (Armie Hammer) and his spotter (Tom Cullen) attempt to ID their target. When it's clear that the would-be target is part of a wedding ceremony, the attempt is botched, putting the two men on a path leading straight through a minefield. While both men trigger mines, the sniper, Mike, is left a prisoner: One foot on the mine, and 52 hours to the earliest evac. He'll battle sandstorms, unfriendly fire and his own personal demons, each a treacherous tripwire. Hammer gives a decent psychological performance; he carries the loaded plot entirely on his shoulders, both in the literal desert minefield and in emotional flashbacks. TV Releases "The Borgias" The Complete Series, "South Park: The Complete 20th Season", "Bones: The Flesh and Bones Collection", "Shooter" Season 1, "The Rockford Files" The Complete Series. © 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.

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The candy man can make these Bodfish Bob’s Pretzel Candy 1-1/2 cup white chocolate 3/4 cup broken pretzel sticks 3/4 cup dry roasted nuts Melt white chocolate in microwave. Stir in pretzels and peanuts. Pour out on cookie sheet. Freeze 10 minutes. Break apart. Bodfish Bob’s Peanut Brittle 1 cup raw peanuts 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1/8 tsp. salt 1 tsp. vanilla flavoring 1 cup sugar 1 tsp. soda 1 tsp. margarine Bodfish Bob

Bodfish Bob’s Chocolate Fudge 1 pkg. (8 sqs.) Baker's semi-sweet chocolate 2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk 1 tsp. vanilla 1/8 tsp. salt 1 cup walnuts, chopped Microwave chocolate and milk in 1 1/2 quart microwave bowl on High 2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute. Stir until chocolate is completely melted and smooth. Stir in vanilla, salt and walnuts. Spread in greased 9 x 5 inch loaf pan. Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours. Cut.

Combine peanuts, sugar, salt and corn syrup in ovenproof mixing bowl, at least 3 quart size. Cook in microwave oven on high for 4 minutes, stir, then cook 2 more minutes. Nuts should be golden brown. Add soda and vanilla. Stir until light and foamy. Pour onto a greased cookie sheet spreading mixture as thin as possible. Let cool, then break into serving pieces. Store in zip-lock bag. Fill mixing bowl with hot water as soon as empty to make cleaning easier. Cooking time may vary depending on microwave. Visit Bodfish Bob on the Internet at www.bodfishbob.com or email him at bodfishbob@hotmail.com.

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Fishing conditions hide and seek produced some nice trout and the odd bass or catfish as well. Rapalas, Rooster Tails and Thomas Buoyants, all with white or Rainbow Trout pattern have been doing well. Channel and white cats are biting well all over the lake. This is the peak of their spawn right now; fish for them in the bays and inlets and target structure and places with deep and shallow water and you will find fish. Boulder Gulch and French Gulch are great catfish spots right now. Bass have been hit and miss, though the tournament guys are starting to get more fish. Same story as the crappie this year, we all know they are there... but ya gotta find them! Speaking of that... the Lower Kern does have some trout and smallmouth bass biting. However, I can't say this any more directly, please, just stay away if you are not fishing eddy water or have children with you. It is so high right now, even then please wear full flotation gear just in case. I hate doing it, but I honestly recommend it in most areas, just stay away from the river unless you are rafting with one of our professional companies. It is really, really dangerous right now. The river fishery will shape up come summer and by fall it will be absolutely amazing but it's just really dangerous right now. The creeks are not dangerous and have wonderful fishing right now and should have all summer long.

Matt Freeman Courier Columnist The Lake is up and is it a sight to see! I took my boat out the other day and it took me 20 minutes to get to the North Fork from Freeman Kissack Cove, and my boat is pretty fast! With this high water the fishing conditions are definitely different this year, in some ways it's like fishing a whole new water. I must confess failure regarding finding concentrations of crappie this year. We tried and tried all spring, using multiple tactics and though the fish we did find that bit were big, they were widely scattered. No predictive pattern as usual with the crappie this year. Usually you find the tree or rock "of destiny" and it's on: you can catch fish all day long. I think there is a good chance they spawned when they normally do, late April and into May, and we just missed them because the lake rose so fast. I know they got a good spawn in this year which is great news, because lots of very small crappie have been caught lately. Everybody was either finding no fish or widely scattered large fish. So despite a hit and miss crappie season, the fishery is healthy and thriving. As for other local species biting, the catfish and trout are the bread and butter go to fish right now. Trout are biting well at the normal lake spots including some large fish caught. Getting out early and trolling has also

Matt Freeman is a local resident, businessman and outdoorsman and can be reached at cooltuna12@yahoo.com or 760-223-0880.

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General Drainage Area 2,093 Square Miles Capacity, Gross Pool 570,000 Acre-Ft. Surface Area, Gross Pool 11,400 Shoreline, Gross Pool 38 miles Length, Gross Pool 9 miles Main Dam Maximum Height 185 Feet Length at Crest 1695 Feet Auxiliary Dam Maximum Height 100 Feet Maximum Length 3,257 Feet Lake Construction Started March 1948 Finished April 1953

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A return engagement for Bakersfield has been announced for an Idaho group that works with children with special needs. Courageous Kids Climbing is based in McCall, Idaho and provides free opportunities for children with special needs, physical or developmental, to experience the various forms of rock climbing at events held in Idaho, Washington and California. Children must be between the ages of 3 and 103 to participate! The organization will be partnering with Action Sports at 9500 Brimhall Road # 400. The event will be held on Saturday, June 24 and will run from 10 a.m. until noon. Supporting the event will be members of the Kern County Fire

Department and Bakersfield Police Department. Local rock climbers are invited to attend the event and help coach the participants. Climbing has proven to be very beneficial for children with special needs. For the child with developmental challenges, it helps them to practice focusing, enhance hand-eye coordination and challenges their problem-solving skills. For the child with physical challenges, it takes them from a horizontal world and lets them experience the vertical world. For more information, to register your child or to volunteer, visit Courageous Kids Climbing on Facebook or e-mail the event coordinator at jeffriechmann@cs.com.

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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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Saturday June 10th Below Tillie Creek Campground Follow the Signs Sign ups: Pre-registration Friday June 9 from 3 to 6 p.m. or Saturday June 10 from 6am to noon Photo Booth • Raffle Prizes • Hot Dogs & Chips Free for all registered kids Grand Prizes for Longest Fish One Girls Bicycle • One Boys Bicycle Trophies • Tackle Boxes • Fishing Poles To volunteer or more information call 760-549-3625 Sponsored by Friends of the Hatchery • Sierra Gateway Markets Copes Boat & Tackle Isabella Super Market Kern River Fish Hatchery Isabella Motors • Sequoia National Forest Bruce Simpson • Engraving Creations & Kern River Courier

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Recently obtained information could open a new opportunity for a career change. But temper that Arian impatience and act on it only when all the facts are made available. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You're moving into a more active cycle. So put your ideas back on the table, where they'll be given the attention they deserve. Expect a favorable change in your love life. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A friend might ask for a favor that you feel would compromise your values. Best advice: Confront him or her and explain why you must say no. A true friend will understand. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A relationship continues to develop along positive lines. Meanwhile, a brewing job situation could create complications for one of your pet projects. Look into it right away. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Your interest in a coworker's project could lead to a profitable experience for you both. But before you agree to anything, be sure to get all your legal I's dotted and T's crossed. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Be careful whose counsel you take about a possible long-distance move. Some advice might not necessarily be in your best interest. Stay focused on your goals.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Someone might try to complicate efforts in an attempt to work out that confusing job situation. But don't let that keep you from sticking with your decision to push for a resolution. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A disagreement on how to handle a family problem could create more trouble for all concerned. Look for ways to cool things down before they boil over. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) An unexpected change in long-standing workplace procedure and policy could provide a new career target for the Archer to aim at. Start making inquires. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) You're finally able to get back into the swing of things, as those temporary doldrums begin to lift. Expect some surprising disclosures from a new colleague. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Rely on your innate sense of justice to see you through a dilemma involving a family member. Other relatives who've stood back soon will come forward as well. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A new friend seems to be pushing you to take risks -financial or otherwise. Best advice: Don't do it. They might have a hidden agenda that hasn't surfaced yet.

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VACATION RENTAL Riverkern - 2bd/2ba, $150 per day (2 day minimum), $200 sec. deposit, all payments due prior to use, can pay with card or cash. (805) 524-2480 __________________________

Wofford Heights - 2bd/1ba. New leach lines, energy efficient, 2 car detached garage. A must see to appreciate. asking $75k. Call (661) 340-3521 __________________________

WOFFORD HEIGHTS 2bd/2ba plus den, fenced yard, no pets. $1,000/mo. (760) 3505100 or (818) 825-9260 __________________________

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KERNVILLE 241 Big Blue Road, 3bd/2ba, fenced back yard, fridge, W/D hookups, trash included. $1,100/mo. Carl (805) 794-3297 __________________________

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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2bd/1ba. Single Wide M.H. in 55+ park. Walking distance to Kernville. Add-on room/porch, 2 car carport. $17K Cash. Must See. Call (760) 376-6663 __________________________

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-03775-CA, A.P.N.: 501-171-10-00-8, Property Address: 9617 Bloomsbury Court, 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 03/16/2006. 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: Karen L. Jackson, A Married Woman, as her sole and separate property Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Deed of Trust Recorded 03/27/2006 as Instrument No. 0206072458 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Kern County, California, Date of Sale: 06/21/2017 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: $216,878.76. 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: 9617 Bloomsbury Court, Bakersfield, CA 93312, A.P.N.: 501-171-10-00-8. 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 $216,878.76. 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/DefaultM anagement/TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2016-03775-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: May 2, 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/DefaultM anagement/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 May 26, June 2, and 9, 2017) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-02624-CA, A.P.N.: 491-304-01-00, Property Address: 254 Sunny Meadow Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93308 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 02/12/2007. 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: Elaine Ledlow and Johnny Ledlow, Wife and Husband as Joint Tenants Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Deed of Trust Recorded

02/26/2007 as Instrument No. 0207043852 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Kern County, California, Date of Sale: 06/21/2017 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: $384,973.36. 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: 254 Sunny Meadow Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93308, A.P.N.: 491-304-01-00. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $384,973.36. 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 2016-02624-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: May 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/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 26, June 2, and 9, 2017) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2017-00093-CA, A.P.N.: 371-413-02-00, Property Address: 3600 Ridgemont Street, 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 06/21/2006. 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: Leroy Robertson, A Married Man, as his sole and separate property Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Deed of Trust Recorded 07/03/2006 as Instrument No. 0206161795 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Kern County, California, Date of Sale: 06/21/2017 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: $261,490.85. 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: 3600 Ridgemont Street, Bakersfield, CA 93313, A.P.N.: 371-413-02-00. The undersigned

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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 $261,490.85. 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/TrusteeServices. aspx using the file number assigned to this case 201700093-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: May 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/Default Management/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 May 26, June 2, and 9, 2017) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2015-03813-CA, A.P.N.: 497-293-14-00, Property Address: 11102 Vista Del Rancho Drive, 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 01/22/2009. 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: Lesley S. Casey, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Deed of Trust Recorded 01/30/2009 as Instrument No. 0209013134 in book ---, page--- and further modified by that certain Loan Modification Agreement recorded on 02/22/2012 as Instrument Number 0212023230, and further modified by that certain Loan Modification Agreement recorded on 11/24/2014 as Instrument Number 0214145917 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Kern County, California, Date of Sale: 08/07/2017 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: $164,820.81. 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: 11102 Vista Del Rancho Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93311, A.P.N.: 497-293-14-00. 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 $164,820.81. 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

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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/TrusteeSe rvices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2015-03813-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: May 23, 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 June 9, 16, and 23, 2017)

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finally came when President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation calling for a nationwide observance of the event on June 14, 1916. However, Flag Day did not become official until August 1949, when President Harry Truman signed the legislation and proclaimed June 14 as Flag Day. In 1966, Congress also requested that the President issue annually a proclamation designating the week in which June 14 occurs as National Flag Week. The President is requested to issue each year a proclamation to: call on government officials in the USA to display the flag of the United States on all government buildings on Flag Day; and to urge US residents to observe Flag Day as the anniversary of the adoption on June 14, 1777, by the Continental Congress of the Stars and Stripes as the official flag of the United States.

Travelers, Continued from page 1 It was announced that bumper stickers would soon be available cautioning drivers to "Drive Defensively, Be Courteous." Fellow Travelers has been doubling down on driver information and education efforts, making themselves available to clubs or other groups to present safety tips and suggestions. Future plans include painting and signing turnouts on Highway 155 between Lake Isabella and Wofford Heights and installing turnouts on Highway 178 heading east from Lake Isabella. On the Canyon section of Highway 178, the Caltrans striping crews have painted seven code compliant turnouts, 3 eastbound, 4 westbound. The sign crews finished the signing for those last week. Sign work was completed on May 30. Work removing and adjusting some old misplaced signs is still in progress. There may be some tweaking of the new turnouts. Caltrans welcomes feedback from local drivers. As always, 178 will be a "work in progress". When the contractor comes to work on Highway 155 turnouts, the final striping will include some new turnout markings but only northbound and they will give a heads-up as to when a turnout will occur. However, suitable areas for turnouts southbound along that stretch of 155 are not now available despite the signs instructing slower south bound drivers "to use turnouts". The turnout sign work will be done by Caltrans, and will not coincide with the contractor work on the turnouts themselves. Fellow Travelers will continue to work on getting more code-compliant turnouts in the Canyon. The Traveler group still has a lot of work to do after they celebrate these new turnouts and the improved markings on Highway 155. This work will include spreading the word on the need for special safe driving habits in the Canyon, distributing safe driving bumper stickers, and getting real turnouts on Highway 178 east of Isabella.

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In recognition of June's No Kill Effort Awareness Month, Kern County Animal Services is hosting two very special events this weekend, Saturday June 10th and Sunday June 11th. ■ Saturday, June 10 KCAS Low-Income Spay and Neuter Vouchers will be discounted to just $10. Income qualified residents of unincorporated Kern County can qualify for a voucher to be used at participating Veterinarians to spay or neuter their animal for just a $10 out of pocket cost. Vouchers will be issued between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Lake Isabella County Animal Shelter at 14891 Hwy 178 . ■ Sunday, June 11 KCAS is holding its 5th annual "Just One Day" adoption event. The Kern County Animal Shelter in Bakersfield will open its doors from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m., inviting the community to come adopt their next four-legged friend for just $11! "Just One Day" is a pledge where Animal Shelters nationwide focus all of their resources on adoptions, and none on euthanasia, for just one day. The event will only be available at the Bakers-

field location, at 3951 Fruitvale Ave. "If we are to succeed in our community-wide goal of achieving a 'No Kill' Kern County, saving lives through shelter adoptions and preventing shelter intakes through affordable spay and neuter are

the two biggest ways folks can contribute to that goal", states Nick Cullen, Director of Kern County Animal Services. "This one weekend has the potential to save literally thousands of lives through the prevention of unwanted litters, and the adoptions of hundreds of shelter animals". Animal Services would like to remind the community that it is their goal to find homes for all adoptable animals. For the community to support that goal might mean something other than adopting a shelter pet. KCAS has a strong volunteer pro-

gram, a life-saving foster program, always accepts donations, and offers information and services on available spay and neuter resources. For information on how to become a volunteer, foster family, or on adopting, contact 661868-7100. Information on KCAS' Low-Income Spay and Neuter Vouchers: ■ Vouchers have an expiration date of 30 days ■ You must schedule your appointment at a participating veterinarian. ■ Vouchers are nontransferable. ■ Their are no refunds if voucher is not used. ■ Vouchers may not be used with any other KCAS vouchers. ■ Vouchers are issued to income qualified residents of unincorporated Kern County. Participation in a number of public assistance programs can be used as verification. ■ Voucher covers the cost of surgery only. It does not cover any other veterinary services. ■ Most veterinarians require your pet be current on all vaccinations. ■ If your pet is in-heat, pregnant, cryptorchid, too young or small,, they may not alter them or charge additional fees vouchers do not cover.

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