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Michael Batelaan Courier Showstopper East Kern County will get a chance to see the famous Blue Angels, right in our own backyard March 18 and 19 at the China Lake Air Show to be held at the China Lake Naval Air Weapons Station in Ridgecrest. The show has free general admission and parking, but premium seats are also available for purchase. The Station gates open at 9 a.m. and static displays, kids zone, and exhibits will also open at 9 a.m. The parachute jump with the American flag and the National

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The March 6 pool resides at 305,329 acrefeet, at an elevation of 2,579.16 feet, which is 85% of the restricted pool. As part of the interim risk reduction measures, Isabella Lake has a restricted elevation of 2,589 feet (361,250 acre-feet). ■ The Corps continues construction on the USFS Admin/Warehouse building, USFS

According to piday.org, Pi Day is celebrated on March 14th (3/14) around the world. Pi (Greek letter "TT") is the symbol used in mathematics to represent a constant - the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter - which is approximately

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Angels to descend on Ridgecrest March 18 &19 for Air Show

Springing forward more than a week ahead of the official start of spring may surprise some when we lose an hour of sleep this Sunday. On the plus side, we are gaining some needed hours in daylight sunshine for our outdoor work and play. Daylight saving time begins this Sunday, March 12 at 2 a.m. The official time turns from 1:59 a.m. forward to 3 a.m. under a full moon early Sunday morning, contrasting our new early morning darkness. If you’re confused about the time, you can check the official U.S. time online at www.time.gov

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Anthem will be at approximately 11:30 a.m. Flying performers will start immediately after that. The flying starts at noon. The flying ends at 4:30 p.m. and the gates close at 5. The Blue Angels, the U.S. Navy's Flight Demonstration team, began in 1946 because of a desire to keep the public interested in Naval Aviation - a desire driven by Chief of Naval Operations Chester W. Nimitz. In June 1946, the Blue Angels performed for the first time at the Naval Air Station in Jacksonville, Florida. The original Blue Angels flew Grumman

F6F Hellcat aircraft and were led by Lieutenant Commander Roy 'Butch' Voris. The celebrated 'Diamond Formation was introduced in 1947 by the Blue Angels team led by LCDR Robert Clarke. This team flew the Grumman F8F Bearcat but, by the end of the 1940s, the team was flying the first jet aircraft the Grumman F9F-2 Panther. In 1950, the team responded to the growing demand for naval aviation brought on by the Korean conflict. The following year, they reorganized and began flying

Fire Station, and temporary construction trailer campus. Construction of each facility is expected to be complete in August, October, and April 2017, respectively. ■ The French Gulch boat launch construction contract has been placed on hold because of the higher lake level. The Corps is evaluating several paths forward to ensure safe boating during the Phase II construction period. As lake levels recede, we anticipate moving forward with the French Gulch boat launch construction in the fall. Once the SR155 turn lane design for French Gulch is complete, a contract will be solicited for construction expected summer 2017. The Corps is drafting Supplemental Environmental Assessment #6 (SEA #6) addressing cul-

tural concerns at the SR155 turn lane. SEA #6 is expected to be released for public review in April 2017 with public meetings to follow. ■ The Corps completed the Phase II Dams and Spillways design and has begun the contracting process. Solicitation of the Phase II contract is expected in early spring with a contract award by the end of summer 2017. ■ Acquisition of the Borel Canal easement continues. The Corps expects to complete its internal processes and enter negotiations with SCE in summer 2017. ■ Real estate acquisitions continue with many land tracts nearing finalization. All real estate acquisitions are expected to be finalized prior to the award of the Phase II contract.

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Also at the air show ■ The Black Daggers The official U.S. Army Special Operations Command Parachute Demonstration Team. They use specialized military free-fall units with ram-air airfoils. They fall from 12,500 feet at 120 miles per hour. ■ Jacqueline Warda When Warda enrolled in ground school, and earned her private pilot certificate she was quickly introduced to the world of aerobatics. Warda now flies a red Extra 300 monoplane that is capable of more gyroscopic maneuvers than her old biplane. ■ Anna Serbinenko Born in the Ukraine, Serbinenko moved to Canada in 2008. Ten days after arriving, she took her first flight lesson. Today, Serbinenko's aviation qualifications include her Class1 Aeroplane and Class 1 Aerobatic Instructor ratings. ■ Dan Buchanan A home builder and flat-track motorcycle racer when he moved to Lake Tahoe, to enjoy the thrill of flying off mountain tops. In 1985 Buchanan was in the process

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water data: Wednesday, 6 p.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 295,135 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 1411 cfs* Lower Kern Outflow 4086 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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■ Historical Society preservation class March 11 Chris Livingston, archiving professor at Cal State Bakersfield, will present a basic preservation class for the first 2017 education class at the new Kernville Museum Annex. The class will be from 10 a.m. to noon at the annex. RSVP to Dianna Anderson at 760-3791123.

■ 46th Antiques and Collectibles show March 11 and 12 The Glass and China collectors present this year’s show highlighting vintage advertising plus an array of furniture, linens, clocks, estate jewelry, silver, glass, china and more. At Hodel’s Kern Rooms, 5917 Knudsen Dr. Bakersfield. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Call Barbara Fields, 661-399-1140 or 661-399-7074 for more information. ■ First 5 Express March 14 Join a hands-on interactive experience for adults and children at 1:30 at 5109 Lake Isabella Blvd. Infant 101 demo, free infant educational material, giveaways, raffles, snacks. Talk, read, sing. It changes everything. Call 760-379-2556 for more information. ■ Erskine Fire support group March 14 Come join a safe, supportive environment alongside the Kern Valley Long Term Recovery Group and others affected by the

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■ 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. (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.

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

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■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-583. ■ 1 p.m. (3rd Mon.), Kern Valley Democratic Club, Lakeridge Mobile Home Pk. Clubhouse, Lake Isabella. ■ 1 p.m., Line dance classes, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-0043. ■ 3 p.m. (2nd Mon.-Board/4th Mon.-Member ship), Kernville Chamber. 760-376-2629. ■ 6 - 9 p.m., KRV 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. ■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-Bodfish Property Owners, Senior Center, Lake Isabella 760-379-5552. ■ 6:30 p.m., (2nd Tue.) Epilepsy Support Group, Bakersfield. 760-376-1606 or 760-258-5272. ■ 7 p.m., (4th Tue.), KRV Historical Society, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

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

Erskine Fire. The group will meet the second 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. ■ Library book sale March 13 and 14 The Friends of the Library will be holding a book sale the second Tuesday of each month. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Set-up and presale on Mondays from 4 to 6 p.m. in the community room at the main library, 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. ■ Keepers of the Kern March 13 and 14 Meet at Headquarters Campground parking area for a clean-up sweep of the upper river at 9 a.m. For more information or to RSVP call 760-376-2963 or 360-324-8178. ■ Nurturing parenting class March 15 The 12 week class starts on March 15 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Family Resource Center, 5109 Lake Isabella Blvd. Call Wendy or Cindy at 760-379-2556 to enroll. ■ Senator Fuller mobile office hours March 16 Hours will be held at the Kern River Valley County Admin. 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,

■ 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.

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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.

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■ 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.

please call 661-323-0443. ■ Congressman McCarthy mobile office March 16 This time provides an opportunity for constituents in the local community to conveniently visit and share concerns on important issues. Keenan Hochschild, McCarthy's field representative, will meet with visitors in Lake Isabella and report back to the Congressman from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Kern County Administration Building conference room, 7050 Lake Isabella Boulevard. For more information call 661-327-3611. ■ Community needs of young children registration, March 16 The last day to reserve your spot to join First 5 Kern staff to discuss the needs of young children in your community Thursday March 23 at the Lake Isabella Senior Center from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Share your thoughts about programs, ask questions or to voice any concerns about the needs of children in your community. Refreshments provided. Please RSVP to 760-379-2556. ■ Drought Emergency Food Assistance March 18 Community Action Partnership of Kern Food Bank (CAPK) 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, please contact CAPK Food Bank agency relations technician Yazid Alawgarey at 661-398-4520. ■ Historical Society Bunco March 19 Museum Annex, Kernville 2 p.m. Prizes, refreshments, and fun! Tickets available for a $20 donation by emailing moosecreek@msn. com or by calling 503-298-9395. Seating is limited. Proceeds go to the Kern River Valley Historical Society. ■ Keepers of the Kern March 27 Meet at Keyesville South Rec. Area just south of the bridge on Hwy 155 at 9 a.m. For more information or to RSVP call 760-3762963 or 360-324-8178. ■ Commodities distribution March 27 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. Call Yazid Alawgarey CAPK 661-336-5200 X203, email yalawgarey@capk.org. ■ KRV Collaborative March 28 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. ■ Historical Society history shared March 28 The Kern River Valley Historical Society celebrates their 50th anniversary with their own history program at the general meeting at 7 p.m. at the Senior Center/Veteran's Hall in Lake Isabella. ■ 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 16 years old and weigh at least 110 lbs. ■ 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. 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.

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Something new the phone and walked out on the porch to look at this stuff that was all over the ground. To our shock it was starting to disMy wife and I appear and apparently some kind of moved to the Valley water was starting to drizzle out of a number of years this substance and into the ground. ago. We love it up Then the phone rang and it was the here and enjoy the aide who said it appears to be snow. trees and the lake. He said it was not toxic and you can But shortly after walk on it and even play with it. He moving here we Middleworth said, "Some people we know make had an experience snowmen and make little balls of that Flat-landers like snow and throw them at each other." us just didn't understand. But there was even more informaOne morning in the second month tion and he would get back to us at that we had moved to the Valley, I was another date. By up at 6 a.m., this time the snow walked to my She asked for us to describe it was starting to porch and I and we told her it was white, it was disappear fast and noticed that there cold and it appeared to be coming we walked out was some kind of down from the sky. and got in a big covering on the - Middleworth snowball fight ground that I had with our neighnot seen before. I bors two doors asked my wife down. Our fingers got cold and the Vicki if she knew what it was! She snowballs, if you held them for very said, "No, let's call our daughter long, melted away. Late that afterBonnie in Bakersfield and ask her." noon there was no more snow, it had She asked for us to describe it and melted as did our snowman and pile we told her it was white, it was cold of snowballs. and it appeared to be coming down Neighbors who have lived her a from the sky. Bonnie said, "Let me long time told us that snow was sellook it up in Google". She did and dom seen up here and when it did couldn't find it. arrive was always a surprise. It's So I told my wife that I had a great been 26 years and the snow phenomidea, we should call our Congressman enon has only visited us a few times. in Washington and ask him. So we We no longer fear it, we enjoy it did and after several referrals we finaland we keep a couple of snowballs in ly got to a Congressional Aide. We the refrigerator in case our neighbors explained to him about the stuff that want a snowball fight. covered our property and even the trees. We were concerned that it (The author admits that parts of this might be toxic and drifting in the air story have been exaggerated.) Wofford above us. The aide told us he would Heights resident Rod Middleworth is a retired securitymanager for Pacific Bell. get back to us. We said okay, hung up

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Traffic & Safety STOP February traffic statistics Scott Griswold, California Highway Patrol Courier Contributor

Traffic Collisions - 13 Non-injury - 9 Injury - 4 Fatal - 0 DUI Arrests - 8 Suspended/Unlicensed Drivers Arrested - not counted National Distracted Driving Awareness Month: The month of April has been designated as National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) will use this opportunity to raise awareness statewide of the dangers of distracted driving. The CHP will join law enforcement agencies throughout the state to conduct zero tolerance education and enforcement efforts aimed at distracted drivers. Officers will enforce hand-held cellular telephone and texting laws as well as other vehicle code violations. Questions can be directed to CHP Sergeant R. Goulding, CHP Substation 760-549-2025.

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To the truly nice guy who offered his help On Monday, February 27, I had just been to the doctor (something I never do). My prescription was called into RiteAid. Not feeling so good, I waited my turn and was told that it would be about 30 to 45 minutes longer. I returned and had to wait a little longer. Finally, my prescription was ready. Once outside, I was totally disoriented as to where I'd parked my car. It was very cold and windy and I was still not feeling well. I must have wandered up and down the parking lot when a truly nice guy offered his help in finding my car. He'd seen me walking up and down about 4 or 5 times. He asked me a few basic questions and within a few minutes I was on my way home. I just wanted to say a special thank you. I've met some wonderful people in the Valley, so a big thank you to them too. Lyn Winter Bodfish

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Preservation class presented by Historical Society Chris Livingston, archiving professor at Cal State Bakersfield will present a basic preservation class for the first 2017 education class at the new Kernville Museum Annex. Everyone has old pictures, documents, artifacts and collections that they'd like to preserve for future generations. This class will help you learn how to properly care for and store these items. In addition, those who would like to help preserve the museum collection at the annex are encouraged to attend. The Museum volunteers will need to know these basic techniques in order to preserve the collection. The class will be held Saturday, March 11 from 10 a.m. to noon at the annex. Chris will be happy to stay over and answer any questions you might have. RSVP to Dianna Anderson at 760-379-1123.

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Something amazing Dan Schlensker, Courier Columnist The last Sunday in February was the celebration of Jesus' Transfiguration as recorded in Matthew 17:1-9 and Luke 9:28-36. Jesus Schlensker went up onto a mountain with His disciples, Peter, James and John. There He had a conversation with Moses and Elijah about His upcoming "exodus" in Jerusalem. This "exodus," of course, refers to Jesus’ imminent torture, trial and execution in the Hebrew capital city. His face and clothing began to glow brightly and a voice from heaven was heard to identify Jesus as the Son of God and commend Him for pleasing His Father. That glorious sight pointed toward Jesus' fulfillment of God's plan for the salvation of the world as summarized in John 3:16 as, "God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life." This Transfiguration event pointed to Jesus' suffering and death on the cross to pay the eternally damning penalty price for the sins of the world. Now that sounds like something utterly amazing! A magician on a cruise liner had a parrot he employed in his tricks. The parrot had witnessed the magician's work for years, and having seen all his tricks hundreds of times,

1. Is the book of Ezekiel in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. Who/what does "their eyes stand out with fatness" refer to in Psalms 73? Demons, Wicked rich, Serpents, Unholy 3. From 1 Kings 17, what was the widow's cruse miraculously kept full of? Milk, Water, Oil, Light 4. Who reaped a crop a hundred times the grain he sowed? Gideon, Isaac, Samson, Hanun 5. Whose daughter was referred to as Talitha by Jesus? Zeresh, Jairus, Jeremiah, Shelomith 6. From Acts 16, who sold purple cloth? Lydia, Zimri, Sisera, Hannah 1) Old; 2) Wicked rich; 3) Oil; 4) Isaac; 5) Jairus; 6) Lydia

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he knew how they all worked. Eventually the parrot began to get bored, because the magician was not developing new tricks. One night during a performance the ship hit an iceberg and sank. Everyone on board drowned except the magician and the parrot. The parrot was able to remain airborne and fly out of the sinking ship, while the magician managed to swim to a big piece of debris on which to float. As he climbed onto the crude raft, he collapsed with exhaustion. The parrot had seen where the magician wound up and flew over there. He just sat nearby and stared, and stared and stared. After several hours, the magician began to stir. Regaining consciousness, he looked up and saw the parrot, who continued to stare at him intently. After another hour of silence the parrot finally squawked, "OK. I give up. What did you do with the ship?" Like the parrot, we are profoundly impressed with the event of Calvary and with its import for us. Something amazing happened there at the cross. And it is because of that amazing thing - that Jesus took upon Himself all the vile stuff, for which we needed forgiveness that we are moved to do like God commanded there on that day on the mountain: "Listen to Jesus." And learn from Him the path we are to take as children of God and His redeemed brothers and sisters. Dan Schlensker is pastor of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Lake Isabella.

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Time to tell yourself the truth spring cleaning. A lot of people take time in the spring to go through the house and give it an The best way to get off a guilt trip extra scrubbing or organize things is to first admit your guilt. Don't that are normally neglected. At bury it, don't deny it, and don't least once a year, you should also ignore it. Just own up to it! do an extended personal inventory Even when we know this truth, of your spiritual condition. we still try to run from our guilt. But How do you do that? when you run from guilt, it's going ■ First, set aside a couple hours to catch up with you. The problem and go somewhere by yourself with with always moving is that you take paper and pencil. Sit down and say, you with you. The "God, I want you problem is in your to bring to mind mind! No matter all my sin. What The best way to get off a how busy you are have I messed up? guilt trip is to first admit your or where you run, mistakes guilt. Don't bury it, don't deny What you're going to be have I made? it, and don't ignore it. Just just as stressed if What do I feel own up to it! your stress is guilty about, - Warren coming from either consciously regrets, shame, or or unconsciousguilt. When you ly?" finally slow down, all those feelings ■ If you're genuinely repentant come crashing back in again. God with God and honest with yourself, doesn't want you to live that way. God's Spirit will start bringing The Bible says you can't run from these things to mind. Then, start yourself: "The Lord gave us mind writing them down. and conscience; we cannot hide ■ Why do you have to write it from ourselves" (Proverbs 20:27 down? Because it helps you be TEV). You may be able to hide your more specific. You committed those guilt from everybody else, but you things one by one; you're going to can't hide it from yourself. need to confess them one by one We as human beings have an and show God that you care amazing ability to lie to ourselves. enough to point them out and be You say it's not bad when it really is specific. bad and it's getting better when it isn't getting better. You tell yourself you're really further along and better than you really are. To stop defeating yourself, you have to stop deceiving yourself. You Sunday Worship have to tell yourself the truth. 11:00a.m. What is it that defeats us? All Wednesday kinds of things. Worry defeats us. Bible Study Envy defeats us. Bitterness and jealPastor: Jim Cox ousy and guilt defeat us. Fear and anxiety and insecurity defeat us. 2931 Erskine Creek Rd. Lake Isabella I suggest you do a little spiritual

■ 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 11876 Sierra Way, Kernville. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-376-6362 ■ St. Sherrian’s Episcopal Church At Kernville United Methodist Church. Sunday 11 a.m

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■ 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 ■ Salvation Army The local national affiliate Mon. 9 a.m.-1p.m. 6105 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-5100. ■ SGI - USA Buddhist Lotus Sutra based discussion and meetings Call 379-6162 for dates and times. ■ 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

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Announcements, Continued from page 3 Nurturing Parenting class offered This relaxed parenting program is starting on March 15 and will last for 12 weeks from 10 a.m. to noon. Learn how you can use discipline with confidence, keep your child safe, understand what to expect from your child, get resources to improve your daily life, and help your children succeed. Call Wendy or Cindy at the Family Resource Center to enroll at 760-3749-2556. Your cost is $25 for all 12 weeks and it includes a snack at each class. You can make easy payments over the class period. The class is approved for court-mandated parents or guardians.

Cal Water Kern River Valley district not impacted Following Monday's release of a draft maximum contaminant level (MCL) of 5 parts per trillion (ppt) for 1,2,3-Trichloropropane, or TCP, by the State Water Resources Control Board (State Board), California Water Service confirmed that TCP is not present in its Kern River Valley District's water sources. As TCP is currently unregulated at both the federal and state levels, water utilities are not required to monitor for it at this time. Cal Water, however, has been actively monitoring its water sources for any presence of TCP, according to Local Manager Chris Whitley. "Protecting our customers' health and safety is our highest priority, and we will always work to ensure their water meets or surpasses all federal and state water quality standards," Whitley said. "That said, our Kern River Valley customers can rest assured that the proposed TCP regulation does not impact them." TCP is a man made chemical most often associated with the use of TCP-containing soil fumigants used extensively from the 1940s through the 1980s. The State Board's Division of Drinking Water issued the draft standard after studying it for regulation for a number of years. After a 45-day public comment period, DDW will either modify the draft standard and recirculate it for additional comment or continue the adoption process. The MCL is expected to be finalized in the summer of 2017. Additional information may be obtained online at calwater.com.

Parenting and school readiness needs discussed Please join First 5 Kern staff and your trusted leaders on Thursday March 23 to discuss the needs of young children in your community. For the last 15 years, First 5 has funded health, parenting and school readiness programs serving children from birth to age 5. Come to this planning meeting at the Lake Isabella Senior Center at 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. and share your thoughts about these programs, ask questions or to voice any concerns about the needs of children in your community. Refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP to 760-379-2556 by March 16.

Drought Emergency Food Assistance available Community Action Partnership of Kern Food Bank or CAPK Food Bank is continuing to distribute Drought Emergency Food Assistance Program food on top of its regular food distribution. This month it will be on Saturday, March 18, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., 3268 Suhre St., Lake Isabella. As in previous months, the "drive-through" system will be used. Despite much-needed recent rains, California-especially the San Joaquin Valley-is still recovering from years of prolonged drought. Pre-packaged boxes of DEFAP food are meant to assist families experiencing loss of income due to unemployment or reduced work schedules caused by the drought. The DEFAP program is expected to continue until early summer. People seeking DEFAP aid should dial 2-1-1 to find the food distribution location closest to them. CAPK's 2-1-1 Kern Information and Referral specialists will direct them accordingly. Eligible individuals will be asked to self-certify that they live in a household where drought conditions have caused unemployment or underemployment For additional information, Please contact CAPK Food Bank Agency Relations Technician Yazid Alawgarey at 661-398-4520.

Historical Society shares 50 years of its history At the March 28 general meeting at 7 p.m., the Museum curator, Dianna Anderson, will talk about how the society has grown from a handful of charter members to a large and vibrant society with a top-notch museum and research facility. There is much to be proud of and their growth has been steady. One of the things that sets the museum apart from other facilities is the level of community support that they receive. The other is the variety of artifacts that largely come from right here in the Valley! So come and hear about the Society from its infancy to today. The meeting is at the Senior Center/Veteran's Hall in Lake Isabella.

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 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.

Ranger District to conduct pile burning operations 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.

Docents needed at the Kern Valley museum 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 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.

You can help with the Isabella Lake Fishing Derby The new and improved 28th Annual Isabella Lake Fishing Derby is looking for 15 to 20 more volunteers to help feed the fish. If you would like to help, contact Lily Mason at 760-379-5236.

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ObamaCare unravels Harry P. Thal Courier Columnist This week the Republicans have launched their proposal to restore some normality in the healthcare system. The proposed rules Thal will retain several elements of the Affordable Care Act while eliminating several areas of concern. The ability for parents to keep their adult children on their plan up to age 26 will continue, just as the ability to purchase health insurance without being restricted to "pre-existing conditions". Another positive is the removal of the tax penalty for people who choose not to have health insurance. Under the Obamacare plan, the States could expand Medicaid to more people of low income. We call our program Medi-Cal, and the method of Federal funds available to the State will change. This may impact poor (adult) people by 2019. Republicans say their solutions would make Medicaid more cost-efficient without punishing the poor and disabled, while spurring private insurers to offer attractive products for the estimated 20 million consumers in the market for individual policies. To encourage people to keep their insurance coverage, a 30% surcharge is proposed if there is a break in coverage. So, if you stop insurance, and then start it up again later, you will pay more. Personally, I feel this is a mistake, the charge should be greater, as

healthy people will possibly drop insurance, and then buy it again once they are diagnosed with a problem. I firmly believe all people should be covered, as one slip and fall, or one newly diagnosed disease can be life altering for the injured/sick and their family. Tax credits will be distributed to people by age, rather than income. Younger people receiving less, older people more. (Does Oprah now qualify?) The President has tweeted that he is in favor of the proposal. However he Tweeted on Tuesday, "Our wonderful new Healthcare Bill is now out for review and negotiation. ObamaCare is a complete and total disaster is imploding fast! "Review and Negotiation" implies there is room for change. Change there will be, as I do not believe there is sufficient votes for this to pass, as many conservative Republican legislators don't feel the cuts are enough, and the Democrats don't care for much of anything. Personally, I feel that the poor will suffer the most, as current funding will end in January 2020 and the new funding mechanism will provide fewer funds to Medi-Cal. Time will tell, as this is just the beginning. The Republicans are promising "transparency" so we should be able to follow along as the legislation develops. This should be an improvement over Pelosi's "vote for ObamaCare now and read it later" attitude. 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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3.14, Continued from page 1 3.14159. Pi has been calculated to over one trillion digits beyond its decimal point. As an irrational and transcendental number, it will continue infinitely without repetition or pattern. While only a handful of digits are needed for typical calculations, Pi's infinite nature makes it a fun challenge to memorize, and to computationally calculate more and more digits. Wikipedia tells us the number "TT" is a mathematical constant, the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter, commonly approximated as 3.14159. It has been represented by the Greek letter "TT" since the mid-18th century, though it is also sometimes spelled out as "pi". By measuring circular objects, it has always turned out that a circle is a little more than 3 times its width

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many sides to approximate circles and determined that Pi was approximately 22/7. The symbol (Greek letter "TT") was first used in 1706 by William Jones. A 'p' was chosen for 'perimeter' of circles, and the use of "TT" became popular after it was adopted by the Swiss mathematician Leonhard Euler in 1737. In recent years, Pi has been calculated to over one trillion digits past its decimal. Only 39 digits past the decimal are needed to accurately calculate the

spherical volume of our entire universe. The number pi is extremely useful when solving geometry problems involving circles. Pi ("TT") is the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter. Pi is a constant number, meaning that for all circles of any size, Pi will be the same. The diameter of a circle is the distance from edge to edge, measuring straight through the center. The circumference of a circle is the distance around. The ubiquity of "TT" makes it one of the most widely known mathematical constants both inside and outside the scientific community; several books devoted to it have been published, the number is celebrated on Pi Day, and record-setting calculations of the digits of "TT" often result in news headlines. Attempts to memorize the value of "TT" with increasing precision have led to records of over 70,000 digits.

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PICKS OF THE WEEK “Sing” (PG) - A down-on-his-luck Koala (with the voice of an enthused Matthew McConaughey) tries to save his theater with a singing contest and ends up with a whole menagerie of talented critters pinning their hopes and dreams on the result. The competitors include an overworked mother of many piglets (Reese Witherspoon), sensitive teen gorilla who wants out of his dad's gang (Taron Egerton), a swaggering mouse (Seth MacFarlane) and a hard-rocking porcupine (Scarlett Johansson). Illumination Entertainment ("The Secret Life of Pets") makes another fun, high-energy entry. You can tell you're not in Pixar territory, so don't worry about too much emotional depth, subtle humor snuck in for grownups or visuals that bend your perception. It's like jumping in at the finale for a contest show --easy entertainment with all the backstories and best bits in one package. “Miss Sloan” (R) - Elizabeth Sloan (Jessica Chastain) is a redheaded viper of a lobbyist twisting her way to the top of the D.C. pile. She's calculating, tighter than a knot and has seemingly scraped out the majority of her personality to make room for more ambition. While she normally works for the juggernaut pro-gun lobby, a strange change has Elizabeth fighting for a gun-control bill, and ultimately, in a congressional hearing (featuring a menacing John Lithgow) over her vicious and underhanded

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Department of the Interior Secretary signs orders to expand access to public lands U.S. Department of the Interior Courier Release On March 2, his first day on duty, Department of the Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke (pronounced ZINK-ee) issued two secretarial orders which expand access to public lands and increase hunting, fishing, and recreation opportunities nationwide. These orders deliver on promises made by both President Donald J. Trump and Secretary Zinke to expand access to America's public lands. The action was hailed by representatives from sportsmen, conservation, and recreation organizations. "Outdoor recreation is about both our heritage and our economy. Between hunting, fishing, motorized recreation, camping and more, the industry generates thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in economic activity," said Zinke. "Over the past eight years however, hunting, and recreation enthusiasts have seen trails closed and dramatic decreases in access to public lands across the board. It worries me to think about hunting and fishing becoming activities for the land-owning elite. This package of secretarial orders will expand access for outdoor enthusiasts and also make sure the community's voice is heard." The two secretarial orders include: Secretarial Order 3346 which

advances conservation stewardship, improves game and habitat management, and increases outdoor recreation opportunities by directing bureaus and agencies to immediately identify areas where recreation and fishing can be expanded. The order also requests input from the Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council and Sport Fishing and Boating Partnership Council to provide recommendations on enhancing and expanding access on public lands and improving habitat for fish and wildlife; and Secretarial Order 3347 overturns the recent ban on lead ammunition and fish tackle used on Fish and Wildlife Service lands, waters, and facilities. The order highlights the need for additional review with local stakeholders. Secretary Zinke was joined by representatives from the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation, National Shooting Sports Foundation, Boone and Crockett Club, Wild Sheep Foundation, Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership, National Rifle Association, Safari Club, National Wild Turkey Foundation, Archery Trade Association, Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, American Recreation Council, Pheasants Forever, Ducks Unlimited, Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife, and National Marine Manufacturers Association.

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Naturalist Alison Sheehey documents sightings and posts wildflower locations to her citizen science phone application. Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier

‘Meandering Mondays’ begins Alison Sheehey, Sequoia ForestKeeper Courier Outdoors Sequoia ForestKeeper will sponsor Meandering Mondays: free weekly explorations of wildflowers and other natural wonders in the Kern River Valley and Southern Sierra Nevada, that began on Monday, March 6th. Meet for carpooling in front of the Kernville fire station, 11018 Kernville Rd, Kernville, at 1 p.m. on Monday afternoons and wander to a place that is known to be in bloom locally. Trips will last from one to eight hours. Early spring trips will be shorter than summer trips. 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

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Sheehey shoes, hats, sunscreen, and bug repellent as needed. The trips will be led by Alison 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. This 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. More cars mean less area will be accessible. Call 760-376-4434 for more information.

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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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■ 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

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The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is reminding hunters that nonlead ammunition is now required statewide when hunting wild turkeys with a shotgun. The upcoming 2017 spring wild turkey season will be the first hunting season with significant participation for which nonlead shot will be required statewide. These regulations apply both to public and private lands (except for licensed game bird clubs), including all national forests, Bureau of Land Management properties and CDFW lands. Private landowners or anyone authorized to hunt on private land must also comply with these regulations.

California's 2017 general spring wild turkey season opens statewide on March 25 and extends through April 30. The archery-only season will follow immediately afterward, running from May 1 to 14. Hunters who have a current junior hunting license may also hunt the weekend before the opener (March 18 and 19), and the two weeks following the general season (May 1 to 14), using shotguns or any other legal method of take. Hunters are encouraged to practice shooting with nonlead shot in order to ensure their shotguns are patterned appropriately before heading into the field. For more information on nonlead ammunition regulations and the implementation process, please visit wildlife.ca.gov/hunting/nonleadammunition.

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Trivia Test By Fifi Rodriguez 1. U.S. STATES: Which state's nickname is "Land of Enchantment"? 2. MEASUREMENTS: What does the Fitzpatrick scale measure? 3. MOVIES: Who starred as the kid in the original "Karate Kid"? 4. GEOGRAPHY: Which is the second-largest of the Hawaiian Islands? 5. FOOD & DRINK: What is a knish? 6. THEATER: What famous play features a character named Sally Bowles? 7. ANATOMY: What are alveoli? 8. HISTORY: What were that last names of the 1930s crime duo known as Bonnie and Clyde? 9. LANGUAGE: What is the end of the famous proverb that begins, "People who live in glass houses ... "? 10. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What does Hitler's title -- "Fuhrer" -- mean in German?

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) This is a good time to reassess important relationships, both personal and professional, to see where problems might exist and how they can be overcome. Keep communication lines open. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) It's not easy to bring order to a chaotic situation, whether it's in the workplace or at home. But if anyone can do it, you can. A pleasant surprise awaits you by week's end. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Be careful that you don't make an upcoming decision solely on the word of those who might have their own reasons for wanting you to act as they suggest. Check things out for yourself. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A personal relationship that seems to be going nowhere could be restarted once you know why it stalled. An honest discussion could result in some surprising revelations. LEO (July 23 to August 22) That unexpected attack of self-doubt could be a way of warning yourself to go slow before making a career-changing decision. Take more time to do a closer study of the facts. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A workplace problem needs your attention, now, before it deteriorates to a point beyond repair. A trusted

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-02996-CA, A.P.N.: 204-043-02-00, Property Address: 19672 Neuralia Road, California City, CA 93505. PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 08/23/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Henry A. Affeldt Jr, AND Karen M. Affeldt, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 08/31/2005 as Instrument No. 0205238020 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 03/22/2017at 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: $137,438.55. 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: 19672 Neuralia Road, California City, CA 93505, A.P.N: 204-043-02-00. 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 $137,438.55. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/ MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices .aspx using the file number assigned to this case: 201602996-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: January 26, 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 For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. 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 February 24, March 3, and 10, 2017) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-02615-CA, A.P.N.: 515-144-03-00-0, Property Address: 4409 Mattnick Drive, 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 06/02/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Damacio Diaz, an unmarried man. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 06/09/2005 as Instrument No. 02051488426 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 03/22/2017at 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: $194,149.68. 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: 4409 Mattnick Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93313, A.P.N: 515-144-03-00-0. 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 $194,149.68. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/Mortgage Services/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2016-02615CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: January 27, 2017. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Sale Information Line: (866) 9608299. http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/ Default Management/TrusteeServices.aspx For Nonautomated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. 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 February 24, March 3, and 10, 2017) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2015-03543-CA, A.P.N.: 014-070-13-00, Property Address: 422 Monterey Street, Bakersfield, CA 93711. PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/20/2004. 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: Monica Lynn Poindexter, A Married Woman. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC.

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Recorded 01/05/2005 as Instrument No. 0205002197 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 03/24/2017at 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: $228,426.06. 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: 422 Monterey Street, Bakersfield, CA 93711, A.P.N: 014-070-13-00. 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 $228,426.06. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/ MortgageServices/Default Management/TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2015-03543-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: February 3, 2017. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Sale Information Line: (866) 9608299. http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/ DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx For Non-automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. 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 February 24, March 3, and 10, 2017) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: MY THERAPY HOUSE (2017-B0750), 12232 Mountain Mesa Rd., Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Mailing address: P.O. Box 753, Bodfish, CA 93205. REGISTRANTS: PATRICIA MARIA ARELLANO, 20 Park Way, Bodfish, CA 93205. Date the business commenced: 01/31/2017. Business is being conducted as an Individual. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Patricia Maria Arellano. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 01/31/2017 and expires 01/31/2022. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier February 24, March 3, 10, and 17, 2017. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-03349-CA, A.P.N.: 345-240-22-00, Property Address: 8776 49th Street West, Mojave, CA 93501. 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 11/10/2004. 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: Manuel Texeira, A Single Man. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 11/19/2004 as Instrument No. 0204284132 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 03/29/2017 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: $59,052.15. 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: 8776 49th Street West, Mojave, CA 93501, A.P.N.: 345-240-22-00. 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 $59,052.15. 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 consider-

ing bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/ MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices .aspx using the file number assigned to this case: 201603349-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: February 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/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 March 3, 10, and 17, 2017) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-03295-CA, A.P.N.: 383-153-01-00, Property Address: 3201 Blade Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93306. PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 08/23/2006. 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: John Robert Baker, a married man, as sole and separate property. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 09/08/2006 as Instrument No. 0206223065 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 03/29/2017 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: $211,173.52. 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: 3201 Blade Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93306, A.P.N: 383-153-01-00. 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 $211,173.52. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale, the opening bid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Website http://www.altisource.com/ MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices .aspx using the file number assigned to this case: 201603295-CA . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: February 7, 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 3, 10, and 17, 2017) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-01879-CA, A.P.N.: 116-053-11-00, Property Address: 917 Mammoth Ave, 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 09/02/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Rick Dorr And Sandra Kay Dorr, Husband And Wife, As Joint Tenants. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 09/27/2005 as Instrument No. 0205265357 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 03/29/2017 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: $134,783.34. 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: 917 Mammoth Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308, A.P.N.: 116-053-11-00. 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 $134,783.34. 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/TrusteeServic es.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 201601879-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: February 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/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 3, 10, and 17, 2017) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: C&D SK8 Shop (2017-B1301), 6101 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Mailing address: PO Box 2289, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. REGISTRANTS: Charles Dunn, 4880 Brookhill, Riverside, CA 92509. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as an Individual. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Charles Dunn. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 2/23/2017 and expires 2/23/2022. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J.Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier March 3, 10, 17, and 24, 2017. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2015-04544-CA, A.P.N.: 203-153-09-00, Property Address: 8424 Dogwood Avenue, California City, CA 93505. PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 09/06/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Richard W Chambers, An Unmarried Man. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 09/14/2006 as Instrument No. 0206227864 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 04/07/2017 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: $177,347.42. 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: 8424 Dogwood Avenue, California City, CA 93505, A.P.N.: 203-153-09-00. 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

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Air Show, Continued from page 1 the newer, faster F9F-5 Panther out of Corpus Christi, TX where the team remained until 1954. The Blue Angels relocated to its present home base at NAS Pensacola in the same year. Over the next two decades, the team progressed from the Grumman F9F-5 Cougar, to the Grumman F11F-1 Tiger and on to the McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom in 1969. Crowds are awestruck during the Blue Angels aerial performances. A typical flight demonstration consists of choreographed refinements of skills, maneuvers and techniques with which all naval aviators are equipped. The performance pairs the graceful aerobatic maneuvers of the four-plane diamond formation with the fastpaced, high performance maneuvers performed by the squadron's two solo pilots. The Blue Angels also exhibit precision flying capabilities by performing maneuvers locked as a unit in the notorious six-jet Delta Formation. An estimated 11 million spectators view the squadron during air shows each year. Additionally, the Blue Angels visit more than

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50,000 people each March through November show season during school and hospital visits. Also appearing at this show will be fliers, Jacqueline Warda, Anna Serbinenko, Dan Buchanan, and Spencer Suderman. The performers will be flying planes like the MK XIV Spitfire and the Grumman F8F Bearcat. The static displays will include aircraft such as the U.S. Navy F-35C Lightning II, T-39 Sabreliner, F/A-18 Super Hornet, EA-18G Growler and E-2C Hawkeye. U.S. Marine Corps AV8B Harrier, MV-22B Osprey, U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, British Royal Air Force Typhoon, British Royal Air Force Tornado, Netherlands F-35A Lightning II, MQ-9 Reaper Drone, Douglas C-47 Dakota, PV-2D Harpoon and the California ANG MC130P. All aircraft subject to change without notice. The following items are not allowed at China Lake NAWS: backpacks, coolers, alcohol, cans, glass containers, pets, weapons, narcotics and paraphernalia, roller blades or skates, skateboards, or sun umbrellas. It would be wise to consult the website chinalakeairshow.com prior to leaving for Ridgecrest.

Legals, Continued from page 11 Also, Continued from page 1 of earning his private pilot license when landing a hang glider in inclement weather left him with a spinal injury. Having lost his ability to walk, he returned to college to pursue a career in mechanical engineering. Despite his handicap, Buchanan returned to the thrill of flying within six months to accrue more than 2,900 hours of flight time in both hang gliders and sail-planes. ■ Spencer Suderma Not only one of the most exciting air show performers on the planet, he is also a Guinness World Record holder. Spencer's air show performance uniquely showcases the capabilities of the Meteor Pitts Biplane with Intense gyroscopic maneuvers like the Double Hammerhead and the Inverted Flat Spin with its signature corkscrew smoke trail as the plane drops towards the ground at over 6000 feet per minute.

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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 $177,347.42. 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/Trus teeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2015-04544CA. 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 7, 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 10, 17, and 24, 2017) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-03252-CA, A.P.N.: 123-290-02-00, Property Address: 3050 North Inyo Street, 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 06/27/2006. 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: Kristopher J. Franzen, An Unmarried Man. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 07/07/2006 as Instrument No. 0206165485 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 04/10/2017 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: $261,399.82. 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: 3050 North Inyo Street, Bakersfield, CA 93308, A.P.N.: 123-290-02-00. 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 $261,399.82. 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/Trus teeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2016-03252CA. 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: February 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/Mortgag eServices/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 10, 17, and 24, 2017) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-02155-CA, A.P.N.: 123-330-25-00, Property Address: 3016 Linden Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93305. PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05/17/2007. 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: Santiago Paredez, AN UNMARRIED MAN. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 05/25/2007 as Instrument No. 0207111798 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 04/07/2017 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: $88,445.95. 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: 3016 Linden Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93305, A.P.N.: 123-330-25-00. 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

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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 $88,445.95. 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 2016-02155-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: February 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 March 10, 17, and 24, 2017) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-03495-CA, A.P.N.: 208-292-31-00, Property Address: 9125 Evelyn Avenue, California City, CA 93505. 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 10/21/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Denise L Paturzo A SINGLE WOMAN. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 10/31/2005 as Instrument No. 0205302141 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 04/07/2017 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: $196,954.33. 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: 9125 Evelyn Avenue, California City, CA 93505, A.P.N.: 208292-31-00. 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 $196,954.33. 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 2016-03495-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: February 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 March 10, 17, and 24, 2017)

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