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Weather A walk on the fundraising side Friday high 64° Sunny Friday low 41° Mainly clear

National Procrastination Week

Saturday high 63° Partly sunny Saturday low 44° Partly cloudy

The 19th Annual Jeanette Rogers-Erickson Heart Walk was opened Saturday with the colors presented on horseback while the ladies of Beta Sigma Phi look on.

Wikipedia Courier Buzz N a t i o n a l Procrastination Week is a national holiday devoted to procrastination and putting-off important tasks. It is an annual event that takes place during the first two weeks of March, but, in spirit of the holiday, the specific dates change annually. In 2017 it is March 5 through 11. There are several expressed goals for the week. The first is to celebrate the act of procrastinating by leaving necessary tasks to be done at a later time. There are, however, other purposes for the holiday. One claim is that the week of putting-off provides a mental and emotional break causing a decrease in stress and anxiety. However the holiday does not advocate sloth and inaction. Instead it places emphasis on accomplishing tasks and leisurely activities that could not be accomplished while one had other responsibilities. These may include reading, cooking, cleaning, and exercising. There is a significant amount of opposition to and disagreement with the holiday. Mostly, those against the holiday state that the week promotes negative and selfdestructive behavior. One article expressed "we could even add a week for problem drinkers as well. In fact, I'm sure we could find something for at least one week a month to celebrate all the flavors of our selfregulation failure". Many claim that even in a week, procrastination can develop into a difficult-tochange habit. The opposition claims that through procrastination, one harms all aspects of their lives, at work and home.

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Mother Nature approves of the new and improved Fishing Derby Michael Batelaan Courier Update On February 8, Lake Isabella surpassed a level not seen since September 18, 2011 according to Bakersfield news outlets. The lake's water levels went up about 30,000 acre feet the first three days of that week sparked by the numerous atmospheric river events in January and the storms in early February. The lake's levels are now above 325,000 acre feet. Nature must have smiled upon the improvements made to this year's Derby. The 28th annual Isabella Lake Fishing Derby will take place Saturday, Sunday and Monday April 8, 9 and 10. The Derby promises to be bigger and better

this year. And the water is promising to be bigger and better along with it. 2,000 lbs of fish that averaged five fish per pound at about 6 inches average length are being fed and raised to full size by volunteers for release for the Derby. In addition to these fish, 5,000 lbs of trophy sized Nebraska Tail Walkers will be delivered in April. Nebraska Tail Walkers are farm raised to become well muscled Rainbow Trout. They are of the finest

quality Rainbow Trout. They are called "tail walkers" because they have their own unique dance as you reel them in. They give a fight while an angler is trying to reel them in, giving the angler an adrenaline rush never experienced with other trout. The 2017 Derby is new and improved and registration is now open. Everyone who registers by March 20 will be entered for a chance to win $500. There is easy registration on line at kernrivervalley.com or stop in at the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce at 6416 Lake

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Proposed parcel tax lowered Michael Batelaan Courier Just in Kern Valley Healthcare District CEO announced that the KVHD board of directors has proposed to cut the reported $138 per year parcel tax for hospital improvements to an estimated $132, and now down to $98 per year per parcel. He said that the District made this modification in response to the surveys and town hall meetings that have been conducted around the Kern River Valley. The Hospital is being mandated to upgrade its

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facilities to meet earthquake standards but the state and federal governments will not be assisting financially. The June 6 ballot measure is drafted to read as follows: "To maintain local access to advanced, lifesaving emergency medical care at Kern Valley Hospital for victims of accidents, heart attacks, strokes and other medical emergencies; keep medical equipment, technology and hospital facilities up-to-date; expand the Emergency Room; and attract and retain quali-

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fied doctors and medical specialists; shall Kern Valley Healthcare District establish a parcel tax of $98 per year, with independent citizens' oversight, mandatory audits, no money for hospital salaries, and all funds dedicated to improving Kern Valley Hospital?" If the ballot measure fails, and the property tax is not approved, many are concerned that Kern Valley Hospital will not be able to operate after 2030, due to earthquake regulations. The measure requires 66 percent plus one vote in favor to pass.

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Hospital Foundation holds annual walk for purchase of new van Michael Batelaan Courier All about it The weather cooperated Saturday for the well attended 19th Annual Jeanette RogersErickson Heart Walk. The Heart Walk that is held by the Hospital Foundation plans to use the funds earned at this year's Heart Walk to purchase a new van for the hospital that can accommodate wheelchairs along with seated passengers to transport residents from the hospitals Skilled Nursing Center on outings. The walk was opened with the colors presented on horseback carried by Stacy Vanrensselaer and Kristen Mullen. Kern Valley High School student Revel Marshall sang the National Anthem and Sheriff Donny Youngblood led the Pledge of Allegiance. Community members Marlene Rock, Ed Bundy, Dave Jones, Jack Scott, John Hanley, Catherine Madden and Charlie Erickson were remembered and the walk was started by newly elected Whiskey Flat Mayor Sarsaparilla Sue, aka Susie Seeger. Lunch was pro-

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water data: Wednesday, 6 p.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 325,921 acre-feet 2016 Reservoir peak 153,102 acre-feet Pool maximum 568,075 acre-feet Pool safety limit 360,000 acre-feet Upper Kern Inflow 1692 cfs* Lower Kern Outflow 4124 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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■ Spring concert March 5 The Kern Valley Community Orchestra will present its Spring Concert at 4 p.m. at the Kernville Elementary School playing the Grand March from Aida, Clock Music by Haydn, Simple Gifts, and more. Suggested donation $10, refreshments served.

■ Be a hospice volunteer in 2017 March 9 Optimal Hospice Care is now recruiting for their March New Volunteer Orientation. No experience is required, only a compassionate heart and a few hours to share. Call or email 661-716-4000 or rfrankhouser@optimalcares.com. ■ 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. ■ Senator Fuller mobile office hours March 16 Will be held at the Kern River Valley County

Regular activities Fridays

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

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

Mondays

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

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■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 10 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern Valley Garden Group. 760-379-1129. ■ 10 a.m. - noon; 1p.m.- 3 p.m. Kern County ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., L.I. ■ Noon to 2 p.m. No cost craft class, Faith Community Church. Call 760-812-0755. ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, VFW Lake Isabella. 760-376-3138. ■ 2 p.m. KRV Cemetery District. (2nd Tue. every other month). Public invited. 760-376-2189. ■ 3:30 - 5 p.m. (4th Tue.), Kern River Valley Collaborative, Veterans Hall, Rm. 1., Lake Isabella. 760-379-2556, ext. 601. ■ 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.

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, please call the District Office at 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. ■ 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 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. ■ 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.

■ 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.

AA Meetings

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

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

■ 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. ■ Keepers of the Kern March 27 Meet at Keyesville South Rec. Area just south of the bridge on #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. Please do not call or contact the church, they are not the organizer. 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. ■ 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 cold, flu, cold sores or 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. The Kern River Valley community is welcome to come and join them in prayer. Please arrive early so as not interrupt prayer in progress. Breakfast is optional. Then join in at Tank Park for Prayer in the Park from noon to 1 p.m. Call Bill Blanton at 760-891-6942. ■ Fishing Derby April 8, 9, and 10 Easy registration at kernrivervalley.com. Enter to win $500 early bird by March 20. Registration deadline is Wednesday April 5 in person by 4 p.m. On-line registration closes April 5 at 5 p.m. No entries will be accepted after 7 a.m. April 8. Derby Headquarters opens Friday April 7 at the Moose Lodge, 6732 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella. ■ Library book sale April 10 and 11 The Friends of the Library will be holding a book sale the second Tuesday of each month until further notice. 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. 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. Events must be open to the public. Any cost must be listed. Items submitted for a free Calendar listing may be shortened. Listings are printed in chronological order by date, event, and space available. Items deemed general business advertising will not be accepted. Information compiled from direct submissions to office@kernrivercourier.com and krvmastercalendar. com.

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Burglary and vandalism in Wofford Heights area On Wednesday, deputies from the Kern County Sheriff's Office Kern Valley Substation arrested three juveniles for numerous felonies related to the arson investigation on Evans Road, the shooting at the Wofford Heights Movie Theater, and numerous burglaries and vandalisms that have occurred in the Wofford Heights area. Deputies arrested one 13 year old male and two 14 year old males for charges including arson, multiple counts of burglary, multiple counts of felony vandalism, and the illegal discharge of a weapon. These arrests were made after a lengthy investigation conducted by deputies from the Kern Valley Substation. During the investigation multiple items of evidence and stolen property were recovered. The investigation is ongoing and deputies anticipate additional charges. Deputies are attempting to identify additional victims in the area. If anyone has information on this investigation they are asked to call the Kern Valley Substation at 760-549-2100, the Sheriff's Office at 661-861-3110, or Secret Witness at 661-3224040.

Rescue operation in Greenhorn Mountains On 2/28/17 at around 8:00 pm the Kern County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call from a subject who stated he and his wife were lost in the mountains somewhere between Hwy 178 and Rancheria Rd. The 65 year old man and his 68 year old wife became lost after getting their vehicle stuck in the mud and leaving it on foot hours earlier. They had no food, water, warm clothing, or a flashlight, and the temperatures had dipped into the high 20's. Volunteers from the Kern County Sheriff's Office Bakersfield and Kern Valley Search and Rescue groups responded and began a ground search for the victims. Due to the deteriorating conditions and the ages of the victims, the Kern County Fire Department rescue helicopter was requested to assist with the search. The helicopter crew located the victims and effected a hoist rescue of both victims. Due to their prolonged exposure to the cold, the victims were flown to an awaiting ground ambulance and transported to a local hospital for treatment.

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Recyclemania E-Waste Drive at CSUB Saturday Do you have old electronics lying around the house that you'd like to get rid of? Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) at California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB) is partnering with Alianza Recycling and Metro Shredding to host an E-Waste Drive on Saturday, March 4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the CSUB campus. The event will allow members of the greater Bakersfield area to drop off their old digital and electronic items and allow them access to FREE paper shredding at the empty lot location near the Camino Media entrance. Attendees will turn at the large green flags with the words "recycle here" written on them, and follow the green directional signs to the entrance of the lot. Items suitable for drop-off, include: old televisions (no limit on quantity or size); cell phones; flat screens; DVDs; game consoles; printers; and household appliances. Items that will not be accepted are: large appliances; light bulbs; fluorescent tubes; and alkaline batteries.

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.

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.

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Last weekend was the Academy Awards and due to a giant miscalculation the wrong best picture award was announced and two minutes later the Middleworth right picture was announced. Confusion abounded as someone kept running around the stage hollering "Moonlight" is the winner. I've never seen either picture but what that did was kick my memory into gear about the La La Land that I lived in. Let me tell you about the Los Angeles basin that I remember. These snippets of memory are not in order but they are thoughts that might give you an idea of the things I saw and did during those years. One thing that comes to mind was the fact that we used to go to the real Mel's Drive-In (the perfect place to get a Coke or a hamburger), which was often the base from which we would go to all parts of the Los Angeles basin. Sometimes we would search the 'search lights'. A group of us would pile in a car and head for the searchlights which criss-crossed the sky. These lights were huge war surplus lights that were powerful and were used as advertisement to draw people into places like, the Academy Awards, New Car showings, Restaurants and any of the Grand Openings throughout the Los Angeles area. Many times we would get our gas at a well lit station which featured

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pretty young girls on skates. They would skate to your gas pump, reset it to zero and then come back later after you signaled you were through, take your money and skate away. As teenagers oftentimes we would get a dollar's worth of gas just to check out the girls who might be working that night. It was during this time that I got my first half way decent car, a 40' Ford. My best friend and I had followed a searchlight to a used car lot that had two Fords sitting side by side. One for my buddy Rich, and one for me. Shortly after graduation I struck out on my own and found a boarding house with reasonable prices for a room, $20 a week, which included breakfast and dinner. The landlady was Gramma Gunderson (no relation) and she spent a lot of time visiting the various grocery stores where she would find bargains to use as she cooked dinners. One day I heard a lot of noise three or four houses south of us, I went down and looked through the huge fence and there was some large equipment digging, smoothing and concreting. It was the beginning of construction for the Santa Ana Freeway! The neighborhood was never the same. La La Land had lots of beaches, orange groves, amusement parks, pay-as-you-catch fish lakes, places to rent horses and a host of other entertainment. A fun time where everything for me was just a "40 Ford" away. Wofford Heights resident Rod Middleworth is a retired security manager for Pacific Bell.

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Garden Community Fellowship friends and family invites everyone to a picnic lunch in the park on Saturday March 4 at Tank Park in

Lake Isabella. There will be lunch for all who attend, games for the children, time to visit with neighbors. It should be fun for the whole family. There is no cost to attend and enjoy the food and festivities. For additional information

Five ways to pray God's purposes for your children Pastor Rick Warren, Saddleback Church Courier Inspiration Jesus reflected the father heart of God when he prayed for the disciples. As a father or mother, you can pray that your children will focus on the five purposes of God. God's five purposes for your children are the same as God's five purposes for your life. Jesus prayed for all five purposes in the lives of those he was leading: "I pray for them. I am not praying for the world, but for those you have given me, for they are yours" (John 17:9 NIV). We can pray that our children will live for Christ joyfully: "I say these things while I'm still in the world so that they will have the same joy that I have" (John 17:13b GW). We can pray that our children will

grow strong spiritually: "I'm not asking you to take them out of the world, but to keep them safe from the evil one" (John 17:15 NLT, second edition). We can pray that our children will serve Christ effectively: "Make them ready for your service through your truth; your teaching is truth" (John 17:17 NCV). We can pray that our children will experience fellowship personally: "My prayer . . . is that they will be of one heart and mind, just as you and I are, Father . . . and the world will believe you sent me" (John 17:21 TLB). We can pray that our children will bring others to Christ regularly: "I pray not only for them, but also for those who believe in me because of their message" (John 17:20 GNT).

Bible Trivia By Wilson Casey 1. Is the book of Proverbs in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. Where did Jesus ride a colt as people strewed branches along His path? Derbe, Jericho, Jerusalem, Joppa 3. Who promised God that if He gave her a baby boy, no razor would ever touch his head? Rachel, Hannah, Lois, Jezebel 4. What was the river the Israelites crossed when they entered Canaan? Pison, River of Fire, Jordan, Tigris 5. From 1 Kings 20, what city's walls fell on 27,000 men? Jericho, Samaria, Sodom, Aphek 6. Who sold his birthright to his brother? Cain, Esau, Judas, Isaiah

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A matter of choice Ben Richey, Courier Columnist These days you hear a lot about the biological reasons behind what we do. Now that we've developed a greater understanding of genetics, how our Richey biological coding governs much of our lives, everyone wants to pin behavior on something deeper and more ingrained than just choices. In my early 20's I had a friend with a pretty impressive temper. One day, after he exploded, he said "I'm Irish, I can't help it." Several years ago, I read an article blaming marital infidelity on genetics. Without altogether dismissing what our genetic make-up might actually be telling us, it does seem convenient no one ever claims "I don't know why I'm so happy, must be genetics," or "I guess I'm just predisposed to self-control." We seem content to give genetics the lion's share of the blame for poor behavior, and take the credit when we're responding well. While I believe our biological make-up has something to say about predispositions, it has become a convenient scapegoat to let us skirt the consequences of actions that history shows we really can control. I'm convinced many of us are just not great at making the right choice. The first five books of the Old Testament tell us about the calling and collecting of God's chosen people. Those early years were rough! Over and over, God did amazing things so

that Israel promised allegiance to Him. Yet, they continually found themselves chasing other things. I imagine poor Moses was nursing a substantial number of ulcers wandering the wilderness with that crew! Again and again they grumbled about circumstances, blamed God and Moses, gravitated toward other gods, and broke promises. It was almost like they couldn't help it. I'm convinced if those events took place today, someone would say "Look, it's obvious they are predisposed to spiritual infidelity. It's genetic." Once Moses passed away, Joshua took command and they finally acquired the land God promised them. In his powerful farewell statement in Joshua 24:15, he challenged Israel to "Put away the gods that your fathers served… and if its evil in your eyes to serve the Lord, choose this say whom you will serve… as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord." Despite your repetitive failure, you're not chained to a certain response- faithfulness to God is an option. But getting it right meant making a better choice, and by God's grace and empowerment, following through on it. If we are followers of Jesus, we have a powerful ally in the Holy Spirit to overcome even our own sinful proclivities. In our day, we need this kind of challenge to remind us that "predisposed" or "well-rehearsed" does not mean "set in stone." God desires faithfulness, and for most things, that begins in intentionally making a better choice. Ben Richey is the lead pastor of Kernville First Baptist Church.

Valley places of Worship Kernville

■ Kernville First Baptist Church 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-376-6403 ■ Kernville United Methodist Church 251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville. Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. 760-376-2751 ■ St. Peter’s Anglican Church 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 ■ 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Kern County Teacher Recruitment Fair scheduled The 17th Annual Kern County Teacher Recruitment Fair is scheduled to take place Saturday, March 25, 2017 from 8:00 a.m. to noon at the Larry E. Reider Education Center, 2000 K Street in Bakersfield. Individuals who are fully credentialed, interneligible and holders of bachelor's degrees or higher are invited to attend. Sponsored by the Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office, this is the county's largest gathering of school district recruiters in one location. It is an excellent opportunity for those who are credentialed, intern eligible or interested in teaching to see what positions or anticipated future openings may be available in the 20172018 school year. Districts are interested in meeting individuals who qualify for multiple subject, special education, speech pathologist, school nurse, school psychologist, single subject credentials and substitutes. All eligible individuals are encouraged to pre-register online at https://trf.kern.org. Pre-registered attendees will be allowed into the event at their scheduled time and will be allotted one hour to meet with as many districts possible. Available meeting times are 8 a.m., 9:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Non-registered attendees should report to the event no earlier than 11 a.m. for onsite registration. Admittance will be determined by occupancy at 11:30 p.m.

Give back in 2017 as a hospice volunteer Optimal Hospice Care is now recruiting for their March New Volunteer Orientation. No experience is required, only a compassionate heart and a few hours to share with Kern County area families caring for a terminally ill loved one. There are opportunities in respite care, facility companion, bereavement support, office support, Karaoke team, pet therapy, CarePals teams, hairstylists, Vet to Vet support, bi-lingual support, seamstresses and many other areas. Optimal cares for more families in the Kern County area than any other hospice, so we need your help! Any amount of time you have available to help will be much appreciated, and you will find great satisfaction in giving back! Call or email today to save your seat at this free orientation, 661-716-4000 or rfrankhouser@optimalcares.com.

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.

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

KRV Heritage Foundation website activated The Kern River Valley Heritage Foundation initial website pages are now live via krvhf.org. Look for the link to the major update announcement at the top of the Home page. Website development was initiated and performed by Wendy Walwyn while content was provided by KRVHF Board President Tom Anderson and KRVHF Board Member Bob Barnes. KRVHF Board Member Bruce Vegter has taken on the webmaster role. Website production was an all-volunteer effort. "The 'keep it simple' philosophy guided us," said Bob Barnes. KRVHF encourages everyone to check out the website and feel free to give helpful feedback so the website can be kept as current as possible through time.

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Get a healthy heart at the local hospital Kern Valley Hospital Foundation Courier Release Kern Valley Hospital Foundation is pleased to announce they have been awarded a grant from Dignity Health Community Grants Program in support of the: "Making a Heart Healthy Different Program." If you have chronic heart disease, wouldn't you love to make a heart healthy difference in your life? What if improved heart health can be achieved gently in a chair once per week? Dignity Health has made it possible for Kern Valley Hospital Foundation in partnering up with Helen Miller-Lynch, Medical Yoga Professional, to personally offer this Heart Healthy class along with Kern Valley Healthcare District and

Kernville community events and projects. Rapid results are achieved with gentle, safe breathing and movement applied by those with heart disease for a softer, kinder and more dignified approach to improvement. Chronic cardiovascular disease symptoms and its underlying causes are targeted, improved and in some cases eliminated with this innovative, yet proven method in Europe. Be part of this exciting first of its kind research study in the United States, right here in the Kern Valley. To participate in this study using this mild technique and improve your life rapidly, call Deborah Hess at 760-379-5257 ext. 24 to reserve your seat. Classes are limited and reservations will be taken on a first come first serve basis.

Social Security tax forms now online Social Security, East Hills, Bakersfield Courier Release Preparing your documents can seem overwhelming. Some forms and paperwork might be difficult to track down. Social Security has made it easy to track down your annual Benefit Statement. An SSA-1099, or your annual Benefit Statement, is a tax form Social Security mails each year in January to people who receive Social Security benefits. It shows the total amount of benefits received from Social Security in the previous year so people know how much Social Security income to report to the IRS on their tax return. You should have received your SSA-1099 by January 31. For noncitizens that live outside of the United States and received or repaid

Social Security benefits last year, we'll send form SSA-1042S instead. The forms SSA-1099 and SSA-1042S are not available for people who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI). If you currently live in the United States and need a replacement form SSA-1099 or SSA-1042S, we have a way for you to get an instant replacement quickly and easily. Go online and request an instant replacement form with a My Social Security account at socialsecurity.gov/myaccount. The online replacement form is available beginning February 1, 2017. Every working person in the U.S. should create a my Social Security account. The secure and personalized features of my Social Security are invaluable in securing a comfortable retirement - for today and tomorrow.

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American oceanographer and explorer David Gallo will be the keynote speaker to kick off the 29th annual Kern County Science Fair March 14 at the Rabobank Convention Center. The annual event is the culmination of months of hard work for hundreds of local 4th through 12th graders who have risen through their school and district ranks for a chance to showcase their science projects and compete at the county Gallo level. For more than 30 years, Gallo has been at the forefront of ocean exploration, participating in and being witness to the development of new technologies and scientific discoveries that shape our view of planet Earth. He has participated in expeditions to all of the world's oceans and was one of the first scientists to use a combination of robots and submarines to explore the deep sea floor. Gallo feels strongly that instead of taking the oceans for granted we need to recognize the oceans' critical role in providing the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat. Gallo's keynote address will begin at 9 a.m., before judging of student projects starts at 10 a.m. The public is invited for viewing of student projects from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Judging will concentrate on scientific

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thought/engineering goals, creativity, organization, completeness, clarity, effort and motivation. Students have to explain their displays, log books and hypothesis to a panel of judges. Awards ceremonies will be held at 3 p.m. for grades 4 and 5 and at 4 p.m. for middle school and high school. First or second place finishers may be eligible to compete in the 66th annual California Science Fair to be held at the California Science Center in Los Angeles on April 24 and 25. The Kern County Science Fair is administered by the Kern County Superintendent of Schools with primary sponsorship provided by Aera Energy LLC. Additional sponsorship and support is offered by Chevron North America Exploration and Production, California Resources Corporation, Kern County Science Foundation, American Chemical Society - Mojave Desert Section, San Joaquin Valley NACE, American Petroleum Institute - San Joaquin Valley Chapter, Brighthouse Networks, Plains LPG Services, Pacific Coast Section of the SEG, PCL Industrial Services, Jacobs Technology TEIMS Group, Bakersfield College and TYBRIN Corporation. For more information, please contact Merci Del Rosario KCSOS mathematics/science coordinator, at 661-6364640.

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PICKS OF THE WEEK “Passengers” (PG-13) - On a luxurious spaceship traveling to a distant planet, scores of passengers rest in a 120-year-long hibernation. Then something makes Jim (Chris Pratt) wake up 90 years too early. With the certainty of dying alone, he selfishly wakes up another passenger, a beautiful writer named Aurora (Jennifer Lawrence). A complex dynamic forms, or starts to form, but then an outside threat takes priority and that other stuff gets smoothed over. It's an interesting concept for a sci-fi drama, and the ship seems on course for a while. However, like 2007's sci-fi thriller "Sunshine" and the more recent "Interstellar," there is a great building of steam, and then a rogue wave in the third act nearly sinks the whole vessel. “Fences” (PG-13) - Denzel Washington stars in and directs this adaptation of the play by August Wilson about a family's struggle with bitterness and dreams cut short in 1950s Pittsburgh. Troy Maxson (Washington) is a sanitation worker who builds a fence in his backyard as he continues to build a barrier separating himself from his wife (Viola Davis) and two sons (Russell Hornsby and Jovan Adepo). Washington and Davis received fantastic reviews for their part in the Broadway revival of the play, and that experience translates real-

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ly well to the screen. As a director, it seems that Washington did everything to put the play onto the screen without jostling any of the pieces too much. It's a working film that doesn't try to re-envision the play for a new a new medium, just to do right by it. “Collateral Beauty” (PG-13) Devastated by the loss of his daughter, Howard (Will Smith) goes into a tailspin and can no longer function. He's out of his mind, writing letters to abstract concepts like Love, Death and Time. Howard's business partners (Ed Norton, Kate Winslet and Michael Pena) need him to get sorted out -- or broken completely so they can take his shares -- so they hire three actors to play Love, Death and Time and gaslight their once-respected colleague. The movie appears to be the result of millions of "inspirational" platitudes gleaned from social-media posts and then stitched together into a feature-length lecture with an inexplicable A-list cast. © 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Extinction is forever, but you and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife can join forces to prevent it. Help save California's native plant and animal species when you file your state income tax return by making a voluntary contribution to the Rare and Endangered Species Preservation Program and/or the California Sea Otter Fund. Just enter any dollar amount you wish on line 403 for rare and endangered species and on line 410 for southern sea otters. Money donated by California's taxpayers supports programs that benefit these at-risk species. "Taxpayers' donations make more of a positive difference than one might think," CDFW Wildlife Branch Chief T.O. Smith said. "Voluntary contributions also help CDFW acquire federal matching funds, increasing the actions we can take for threatened and endangered species and their habitat." California has 219 species of plants and 83 species of animals listed as rare, threatened or endangered. Money raised through the tax donation program helps pay for essential CDFW research and recovery efforts for these plants and animals, and critical efforts to restore and conserve their habitat. Endangered species face many different threats, such as the unprecedented tree die-off occurring in the Sierra Nevada mountains due to a combination of past forest management practices, warming climate, severe drought and bark beetles capitalizing on the dying trees. Past donations to the RESPP have enabled biologists to analyze data on the Tricolored blackbird (Agelaius tricolor) - North America's most highly colonial land bird - to assess factors that may be affecting the species' ability to survive and reproduce. Ninety-nine percent of the world's Tricolored blackbird population lives within the State of California and statewide surveys have revealed that the species has declined by more than 60 percent in the past decade. CDFW has been working with multiple stakeholders to study the current distribution and status of the Giant garter snake (Thamnophis gigas) - a highly aquatic threatened

species - and to improve habitat suitability and stability in areas hardest hit by the drought. Staff have participated in the California tiger salamander (Ambystoma californiense) Science Advisory Committee's efforts to recover the threatened species, beginning with tackling the issue of how to reduce their hybridization with non-native tiger salamanders. CDFW is in the final stages of completing a conservation strategy for the state-listed Mojave ground squirrel (Xerospermophilus mohavensis), which will guide conservation and research projects to help ensure recovery of the species. With the assistance of biologists from other agencies, CDFW biologists have been monitoring endangered Desert pupfish (Cyprinodon macularius) populations and water quality in natural and artificial habitats. Pupfish have been rescued from natural habitats that have dried during summer months and have been relocated to other areas. Recovery actions have included identification of habitat in need of restoration. The past five drought years have put endangered species at even greater risk as rivers and creeks have been impacted and seasonal and some permanent aquatic habitats dried up. CDFW has documented extremely low numbers and/or reproductive rates for winter-run Chinook Salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha), Delta Smelt (Hypomesus transpacificus), Mohave ground squirrel, Giant kangaroo rat (Dipodomys ingens), Giant garter snake, Santa Cruz long-toed salamander (Ambystoma macrodactylum croceum; drought rescue story on our website), California tiger salamander and Sierra Nevada yellowlegged frog (Rana sierrae), among others. There is no upper limit to voluntary contributions; any dollar amount is welcome. These plants and animals are part of our heritage and need your support to survive and thrive. If someone else prepares your state tax return, please let him or her know you want to donate to the California Sea Otter Fund on line 410 or the RESPP on line 403. If you use Turbo Tax, when you're near the end of your tax return it should ask if you want to make a voluntary contribution to a special fund. Click "Yes" and go to lines 403 and 410.

Forest Service focusing on tree mortality pile accomplishments Cindy Thill, USFS Courier Outdoors

Stations, (including Alder Creek campground) and various campgrounds along the Upper Kern River. This year in conjunction with the To date, 623 piles have been burned. large list of recreational, road and facilBryan Hellett, Kern River Ranger ity repairs that take place during the District Fuels Officer stated, "Current winter months, the Kern River Ranger conditions are permitting us to meet District has been district management focusing on their goals, while having Current conditions are hazardous fuel minimum impact to permitting us to meet district reduction/tree communities." management goals, while mortality projPrescribed burn having minimum impact to ects. efforts will continue communities. These projthroughout the - Hellett ects fall under remainder of the the Breckenwinter when weathridge Plantation Thinning Project, the er conditions and available resources Breckenridge Forest Health and Fuels permit. Smoke has, and may continue Reduction and Tree Mortality to be visible from several communities Response plans. The ultimate goal of in and around Isabella Lake. these projects is to improve public safeFire managers work closely with ty. the Eastern Kern and San Joaquin Burn pile locations include Havilah, County Air Pollution Control Districts Democrat, and the Breckenridge area, to manage smoke production and (including the campground, and roads reduce any local impacts. into Munzer and Golf Meadows), For further information, please Blackrock Station/Kern Plateau (includcontact Bryan Hellett, Kern River ing Troy Meadow campground), Ranger District Fuels Officer, at 760Greenhorn Summit and Fulton 376-3781, extension 656.

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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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www.AblePm.com Wofford Heights 2bd/2ba House w/Garage. A covered patio leads into this home w/wood floors, fireplace, stove, refrigerator, microwave, plus granite countertops in kitchen & bath. A/C unit & washer & dryer hookups. Large Den & sunroom. ALL ELECTRIC, FURNISHED. $1,100 rent/$900 dep. **MOVE IN SPECIALS** Lake Isabella Commercial These Offices rented separately or can be combined: • 609 sq.ft. Office Space, 1 bathroom, Trash Paid, $450 rent/$400 dep. ...455 sq.ft. Office Space, 1 bathroom, Trash Paid, $375 rent/$400 dep. One month FREE with 1 year lease. Lake Isabella Commercial 1600 sq. ft. Warehouse on Lake Isabella Boulevard. Water paid. $664 rent/$500 dep. 12th month FREE with 2 year lease. 6435 Lake Isabella Blvd (Post Office Center)

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MELVIN LEE MITCHENER aka MEL MITCHENER BPB-17-002076 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of MELVIN LEE MITCHENER aka MEL MITCHENER. A PETITION for Probate has been filed by: CHRISTINE DOCHTERMAN in the Superior Court of California, County of KERN. THE PETITION for Probate requests that CHRISTINE DOCHTERMAN be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent's will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on: March 16, 2017 at 9:00 A.M. in Dept. P, located at 1215 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in section 9100 of the California Probate Code. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in section 1250 of the California Probate Code. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for the Petitioner: Jamie P. Gelber, Attorney At Law P.O. Box 2810 5104 Lake Isabella Boulevard, Suite C Lake Isabella, CA 93240 (760) 379-2604 (Published: Kern River Courier: February 17, 24, and March 3, 2017) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: AB TRUCKING (2017-B0540), 2824 Edna St., Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Mailing address: PO Box 137, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. REGISTRANTS: ALEXANDER SCOTT BRUNDAGE, 2824 Edna St., Lake Isabella, CA 93240; BRIANA MARIE BRUNDAGE, 2824 Edna St., Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as A Married Couple. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Alex Brundage. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 01/23/2017 and expires 01/23/2022. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: M. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier February 10, 17, 24, and March 3, 2017. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-02969-CA, A.P.N.: 533-052-04-00, Property Address: 11102 Pocono Way, 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 01/10/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: CHARLES CONTRERAS AND NORA CONTRERAS, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 01/13/2006 as Instrument No. 0206010906 in Book ---, Page --- of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Kern County California. Date of Sale: 03/17/2017at 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: $384,425.56. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 11102 Pocono Way, Bakersfield, CA 93306, A.P.N: 533-052-04-00. The undersigned Trustee

disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $384,425.56. 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/TrusteeSer vices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2016-02969-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 30, 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 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 17, 24, and March 3, 2017) 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

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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. 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 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) 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 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: 2016-03349-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/Default Management/TrusteeServices.aspx. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier 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: 383-15301-00. 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

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Timber Miriah DAR state winner meals, spending time with veterans, or just being a great friend. She raised her own funds to be a Guardian with Honor Timber Miriah Flight and was has been selected the first minor to as the California be involved. She State Society DAR was a part of winner of the SAL and was DAR Service for selected as SAL V e t e r a n s "girl of the year". Outstanding She has been Youth Volunteer recognized for for 2016. The her services by Kawaiisu Lake The VFW, the Isabella Chapter A m e r i c a n of the Daughters Legion Riders of the American and the office of Revolution subCongressman, mitted Timber's Kevin McCarthy. application at the Timber and State level and it her mother, Photo submitted has now been for- At your service - DAR winner Timber Miriah Wendy Clark, warded on to the celebrates with Honor Flight rep Gary Zuber and have been invitS o u t h w e s t e r n DAR member Frances. ed to the DAR Division ChairCalifornia State man for consideration. If successful at Conference in San Ramon, CA March the Division level, her application will 16, to receive her award and be then be send on to the DAR National acknowledged for her outstanding chairman for judging. This is quite an achievement. Timber is a well deserving honor and achievement. young women of our Valley and the Timber has spent many hours helping Kawaiisu Chapter NSDAR is very proud our local veterans, not only serving of her.

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Derby, Continued from page 1 Isabella Blvd. The cost is $30 per individual or $65 for a family of 5. There are new contests this time. There will be first, second, third, fourth and fifth place prizes of $2,000, $1,500, $1,000, $500 and $250.

The first place prize doubles if you are wearing a Derby t-shirt. There will be a Trout Lake Lotto 50/50 and a Blind Bogey where ten people win $100 each of the three days of the Derby. And there will still be the Bobber Bowl prizes as in previous years. For $20 each or 5 for

$100 you can enter the drawing for a Crestliner 1667 CRV boat and trailer with a 9.9 Mercury motor courtesy of Richard's Boat and RV Center of Lancaster and Western Outdoor News. The tickets have been available starting in January and are still available until the Derby drawing.

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The proposed van that the Kern Valley Hospital Foundation wants to buy is an Elkhart Coach mounted on a Ford E-450 or 350 DRW chassis with electronic six speed transmission. There are also lots of options to choose from. The van is roomy with lots of windows and headroom and will hold several wheelchairs and passengers, depending on the final choice. Photo submitted

Heart walk, Continued from page 1 vided by the Kern River Brewery and Out of the Blue entertained. Trophies and medals were given. The oldest team with the most laps (75) was Ezekiel's Fire. The judges' overall choice was Beta Sigma Phi. Designs By Erin won the best costume

award. The group with the most teams was Faith Community Church. The team with the oldest combined ages was Beta Sigma Phi, who also had the oldest walker, Jennie Gehr, age 87, who did 15 laps. The youngest walker was Atlas Dollar age one year and one day. Josh Gonzales from KVEHS did the most male young adult

Legals, Continued from page 11 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: 2016-03295-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.: 2016-03295-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/Trus teeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case: 2016-03295CA . 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

laps (33) and Valerie Cormack and Christie Kickliter tied for female young adult laps at 30 laps. The Brainiacs were the youngest team winner with 126 laps. Erica D'Amico did 31 laps and Tanner Tito did 37 laps. Deegan Lee was the youngest with the most laps with 37 laps.

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 Add PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF ress: 917 Mammoth Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308. 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.: 116-05311-00. 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/Default Management/TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2016-01879-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/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 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.