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Travelers invite public to Jacqueline Morgan, Fellow Travelers Hwy 178 Courier On the road Many folks do not realize that presently there are no turnouts on the Canyon section of Highway 178. Yes, there are a few unmarked and not properly signed, striped or configured wide

spots and a host of signs referencing turnouts that don't exist. This spring and summer turnouts with proper signage and striping will be installed. There will be a public meeting, Monday, May 1 at 1 p.m. in the County building conference room in Isabella. At that time, both Engineer Nicolas

Esquivel and CHP Sergeant Goulding will address the attendees on the new installations along Highway 178 and the required ways of using them. At this meeting, there will be depictions of the new turnout signs and various other signs to be installed regarding cautions. Esquivel, the Caltrans

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Identity theft Eleanore Fahey Courier FYI This is a dismal subject, but read on: the financial life you save may be your own. With identity theft, there are two rules: 1. don't get involved in a scam. The old saw; if it sounds too good to be true... and 2. If you do get involved, get uninvolved as soon as possible. Overcome that sense of violation and get to work fixing it.

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Password - Colleen Bulgarelli, manager at Alta One Credit Union explained the pitfalls of identity theft last Saturday.

Colleen Bulgarelli of Alta One Credit Union helmed the informative workshop last Saturday,

April 22, at the Senior Center. She gave out several information sheets, which are also available at

civil and traffic engineer assigned to the cause has made huge progress in meeting the Fellow Traveler concerns. Starting this spring and continuing into the summer, some legitimate, code correct, turnouts will be

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Michael Batelaan Courier Community Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced last October that the U.S. D. A. is awarding $7.6 million in grants to support projects that will grow opportunity in rural

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America through job training and economic development. This investment marks the latest effort at USDA to support the rural economy, which the latest Census data shows is rebounding. USDA is awarding the funding

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through the Socially Disadvantaged Groups Grant and Rural Community Development Initiative programs. United Way of Kern County was awarded RCDI grant funds and will provide capacity-building assistance to recipient

either of the credit union branches here in the Valley. How do the scammers get your information? Sometimes they ask you over the phone, just to verify that you are the person who just won the lottery. Or maybe they require a little deposit to process your winnings, and need a bank account number. Or, another way is a little device called a skimmer, which attaches to the card reader at the gas pump. The thief snaps it on, then comes back later, snaps it off, and voila, a gold mine. How can you tell if a skimmer is on the card reader? Good question. The skimmer

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community-based organizations serving lowincome rural residents in the areas of financial literacy, income tax preparation, strategic planning, and collective action. This

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The osprey, also called fish eagle, sea hawk, river hawk, or fish hawk, is a fish-eating bird of prey. They are nesting in and around the shores of Isabella Lake near their diet of fish.

Ray Pruitt, KCSO Courier Health On Saturday, April 29, the Kern County Sheriff's Office will once again partner with the Drug Enforcement Administration to collect potentially dangerous, unused medications from medicine cabinets and homes throughout Kern County. The Nationwide Drug Take-Back Day will provide a unique opportunity for the public to surrender expired, unwanted, or unused pharmaceutically controlled substances or other medications to law enforcement officers for destruction. This one day effort will also bring national attention to the issue of the dangers associated with the abuse of pharmaceutical drugs, and the inherent danger of these substances falling into the hands of juveniles. Previous TakeBack Day events have been a huge success. Due to the overwhelming turnout at those events, the Sheriff's Office will be hosting a collection site at the Kern Valley Substation; 7046 Lake Isabella Blvd. in Lake Isabella Sheriff's Office personnel will be on hand at each collection site from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm to accept unused and unwanted medications. The service is free of charge, anonymous, and no questions asked. The following regulations apply to the program: ■ Only controlled, non-controlled, and over the counter sub-

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water data: Wednesday, 3 p.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 261,247 acre-feet 2016 Reservoir peak 153,102 acre-feet Pool maximum 568,075 acre-feet Restricted pool imit 361,250 acre-feet Upper Kern Inflow 3,859 cfs* Lower Kern Outflow 4,593 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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■ Eagles Chili Cook Off April 29 The Fraternal Order of Eagles 3156 is holding its Chili Cook Off from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 29 at the Eagles Lodge at 12251 Hwy 178, Lake Isabella. This event is open to the public. Come to cook or judge the event. Call 760-379-3394 for details ■ New Hwy 178 sign presentation May 1 In the County Building conference room in Isabella at 1 p.m. both Caltrans Engineer Esquivel and CHP Sergeant Goulding will address the attendees on the new installations along Hwy 178 and the required ways of using them. There will be depictions of the new turnout signs and other signs to be installed regarding roadway cautions. ■ Give Big Kern May 2 This is the day to support your favorite nonprofit. Go to givebigkern.org. ■ California Native Americans before European arrival, May 2 Ellen Miller will present a two-part series on the history of California Native Americans before European arrival and the general history with information on our local tribes. The first class will be May 2, 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. and the second class will be on May 9, 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Please RSVP for space is limited. Call Erie Johnson at 503-298-9395.

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

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

Mondays

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

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■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 10 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern Valley Garden Group. 760-379-1129. ■ 10 a.m. - noon; 1p.m.- 3 p.m. Kern County ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., L.I. ■ Noon to 2 p.m. No cost craft class, Faith Community Church. Call 760-812-0755. ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, VFW Lake Isabella. 760-376-3138. ■ 2 p.m. KRV Cemetery District. (2nd Tue. every other month). Public invited. 760-376-2189. ■ 3:30 - 5 p.m. (4th Tue.), Kern River Valley Collaborative, Veterans Hall, Rm. 1., Lake Isabella. 760-379-2556, ext. 601. ■ 4:50 p.m. (2nd & 4th Tue.), Erskine Fire Support Group Faith Community Church 20 W. Panorama Dr. Wofford Heights. 760-205-9009. ■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-Bodfish Property Owners, Senior Center, Lake Isabella 760-379-5552. ■ 6:30 p.m., (2nd Tue.) Epilepsy Support Group, Bakersfield. 760-376-1606 or 760-258-5272. ■ 7 p.m., (4th Tue.), KRV Historical Society, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

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

■ Prayer Breakfast May 4 The community is invited to join in prayer for our community, the State and our Nation at Nelda's in Lake Isabella at 7 a.m. All members of the Kern River Valley community are welcome to come join in prayer. Please arrive early so as not interrupt prayer in progress. Breakfast is optional. Then join in Tank Park for Prayer it 1 p.m. For more information call Bill Blanton at 760-891-6942. ■ Kern Valley Airport Backcountry Fly-In, May 5 through May 7 Airplane camping, whitewater rafting, raffle prize giveaway, backcountry airstrip runs, and more. Friday from 11 a.m. to Sunday 3 p.m. ■ Sirretta Street Sale May 6 Kernville's annual yard sale. Don't miss the chance to see what's out up and down the street, all morning. ■ Down by the Riverside May 6 Rotary Club of Kern River Valley 18th Annual Car Show. See some great cars all around Kernville. Pre-registration is $45 and $50 the day of the show. Vendors $45. Call Paul Cromwell 760-417-1008 or email pauljc1@mchsi.com for more information.

■ 9:30 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), Dam Quilters, senior apts., Lake Isabella. 760-223-0762. ■ 9:30 -11:30a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Senior Hall Lake Isabella. 760-379-5986 or 661-867-2579. ■ 10:00 a.m., T.A.P. Thought and Perception or, Tank Park, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3304. ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella. ■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commerce, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5236. ■ 1 - 2:30 p.m., Grief Support Group, Optimal Hospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd. ■ 6 p.m. (1st Wed.), American Legion Riders Post 711 VFW Hall, 2811 Nugget Lake Isabella. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion and Auxiliary Post 711Veterans/Senior Hall Lake Isabella. Post 711 VFW Hall, 2811 Nugget Lake Isabella. ■ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Live band. ■ 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, 2nd and 4th, except holidays,Wofford Blvd., Wofford Hts. ■ 7 p.m., Al-Anon, Christ's Fellowship Church, Wofford Hts. 760-379-7312 or 760-378-0041.

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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.

■ Baked potato bar May 6 The Pregnancy Resource Center is kicking off its Baby Bottle collection with a baked potato bar from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Lake Isabella Senior Center. $7 for a large baked potato and a choice of 17 toppings, plus beverage and dessert. Raffles and door prizes too! Call 760-379-8893 for information. ■ Support our 4H and FFA youth May 7 Our local 4-H and FFA youth together for dinner. At the Kern Valley Golf Course at 4 p.m. This event will feature a fashion show, games, raffles, an auction and baked potato bar all for $10. Tickets are available from 4H members and area businesses. ■ Library book sale May 8 and 9 The Friends of the Library book sale once a month on the second Tuesday of each month. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Set-up and presale Monday from 4 to 6 p.m. in the community room at the main library 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. ■ California Native American Seminars May 9 Ellen Miller will present the second part on the general history of the California Native Americans. Tuesday, May 9, 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Please RSVP. to Erie Johnson at 503298-9395. ■ Hospice orientation May 10 Optimal Hospice is hosting a new volunteer orientation and looking for compassionate individuals willing to share a little time and friendship with patients and families under their care. Please call 661-716-4000 or email rfrankhouser@optimalcares.com to reserve your seat from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Optimal Hospice office 6504 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. ■ Water safety event May 13 The KRV Family Resource Center will host a water safety event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to help keep kids safe this summer. Qualify for a free child's life jacket (0 to 5 years), get goodie bags, do sidewalk chalk art, play water games and win prizes. Call 760-3792556 for more information. ■ Hot Springs Valley Wetlands site visit May 14 Hot Springs Valley Wetlands site visit and clean-up at 10 a.m. with Bob Barnes and Kern River Conservancy's Gary Ananian. Private land is open to the general public for this free event. Further details will be posted as this event draws near. ■ Summer Concert May 14 The Kern Valley Community Orchestra will present the 2017 Summer Concert at 4 p.m. at the Kernville Elementary School, 13350 Sierra Way. Violin soloist, violin concerto and piano solos. Suggested donation is $10, includes refreshments. ■ KRVFSC Meeting May 18 The Kern River Valley Fire Safe Council meets in the Supervisor's conference room, at 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. ■ Senator Fuller, Congressman McCarthy office hours, May 18 The mobile office will be held from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the Kern County Administration Building's conference room to facilitate communication between representatives and the communities they serve. To schedule an appointment call Fuller’s office at 661323-0443 or McCarthy’s at 661-327-3611.

AA Meetings

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

Bingo Guide

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

All events are subject to change. Submissions to the free Courier Calendar must be received by 1 p.m. on Tuesday to make Friday’s issue. Calendar listing may be edited for space available. Items deemed general business advertising will not be accepted. Information compiled from direct submissions to office@kernrivercourier.com and krvmastercalendar. com.

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The elusive cricket asked if I had looked in all of the possible cricket places. I was a little surly and said, "Of course I have!" Then she said, "Remember what we It was 4 a.m. and had to do the last time a cricket was I was fast asleep, as here? I could sleep through the was my wife. chirps but you couldn't. So you slept Suddenly there in the guest bedroom with the door came the sound of closed." We never did find the cricka big ole cricket! et that day so we figured it had just Now I have fought wandered outside, fell down the crickets before and Middleworth steps and hopefully he got stepped I know that once on. they start chirping This time before I took the they don't quit. So I got out of bed, extreme of sleeping in the guest bedgot my flashlight and my trusty fly room I decided to take one more look swatter and set about at 4 o'clock to around. As I passed the doorway eradicate the chirping monster. With into our kitchen, I the flashlight I heard a chirp looked under the Now I have fought crickets before and realized that bed, under the and I know that once they start my cricket was two night chirping they don't quit. my smoke detecstands, under tor telling me the the two dressers battery was low!! but to no avail! - Middleworth At this point it Having deterwas almost 5 and mined that the we were both cricket was not awake so I got a new battery and on the floor in the bedroom I decided installed it, tested it and was satisfied that the Cricket was inside the dressthat the cricket would not bother us er drawers or the night stands or the rest of the night. Did I say crickeven in the closet. I began to suspect et? I meant smoke alarm. the closet because there are lots of When we opened the smoke places to hide while it chirps. After alarm laying in the bottom of the awhile the flashlight batteries began canister was a dead cricket! Because to fail and I thought that I had better we had thrown the battery out we find that cricket because I didn't have figured the sound we had heard for any more "9 Volt" batteries. the last hour was the smoke alarm, By this time my wife was awake but you never know, of course it and she said, "Please tell me what is could have been the cricket giving going on." I said, "Just listen". It was his last gasp... chirp... quiet for a few minutes and here came a chirp. But by this time my Wofford Heights resident Rod wife was back to sleep. After the Middleworth is a retired securitymanager next cricket chirp she was awake and for Pacific Bell. Rod Middleworth Courier Columnist

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Bodfish trash Michael Batelaan Courier Publisher

and has Diabetes as well as suffers with allergies. This person's favorite fast food Very often to get establishments are Little Caesars, Taco a story you have to Bell, Burger King and In-n-Out dig a little deeper Burger shakes. It appears he is a and even get your Bakersfield commuter as well. hands dirty to get They like to play great 8's to the bottom of it. California Lottery scratch off tickets That was the case and bank in the Valley locally and own in trying to come a cross shredder where they meticuBatelaan up with the identity lously and carefully place all their of the person identifiable papers, address labels etc. dumping bags of trash on a daily Do you know this is a neighbor? basis up and down Bodfish Canyon No identification! So much for my Road. They went a 1.5 mile stretch up attempts at being a "garbagologist." from Lake In the State of Isabella Blvd. to a Just a small plastic bag you might California by favorite dumping say, a day's household garbage neatly properly disposspot (the "s" ing of your trash, tied for disposal. But instead of curve at Bodfish you avoid the properly doing so, they choose to Creek) and risk of fines and just throw it out the car window... upward. penalties of up to Unfortunately $10,000 and/or - Batelaan these bags are six months in jail, being hit by other cars and strewn plus forfeiture of the vehicle used to about by wild animals. commit the crime. Just a small plastic bag you might The littering appears to have now say, a day's household garbage neatly stopped for now. Maybe you have tied for disposal. But instead of propseen the thread on Facebook about erly doing so, they choose to just the dumping, doing a neighborhood throw it out the car window on the watch, or the placing of game cammorning's commute. eras or maybe the Kern River Courier Illegal dumping is a big problem. and others were seen stopped to pick Last year more than a thousand tons of up the trash. illegally dumped trash had to be rePlease stop the illegal dumping. moved from our landscape. It not only Our community has regular curbside spoils the view, but damages our envitrash collection or a resident can ronment, and creates health hazards. make a free trip to the landfill/transfer Our suspect litterer is most likely a station. Be a good neighbor and care male, smokes Seneca Blue 100's cigafor our community. Protect our rettes by the carton, a coffee drinker unique landscape from destruction that prefers French Vanilla or and dispose of trash properly. Hazelnut Coffee-mate or the coffee What is going on is just rubbish! from Fastrip. He also drinks Natural Michael Batelaan is publisher of the Light beer, eats Reese's Peanut Butter Kern River Courier. He can be reached at office@kernrivercourier.com Cups, Nutter Butter Bites, mini Oreo's

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Supervisor Mick Gleason announces staff hours Kern County First District Supervisor Mick Gleason has announced that he will be available for meetings at the Lake Isabella First District Supervisor's Office beginning Wednesday, May 3 from 2 to 4:00 p.m. at Kern County Supervisor Mick Gleason's Office, 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella. To schedule a meeting with the Supervisor, please contact his office by phone at 661-868-3650, or by email at district1@co.kern.ca.us.

Eagles Annual Chili Cook Off Saturday The Fraternal Order of Eagles 3156 is holding its Chili Cook Off from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 29 at the Eagles Lodge at 12251 Hwy 178, Lake Isabella. This event is open to the public. Come on out for a fun day of cooking up an prize winning chili or to judge your favorite bowl of chili this annual event. Call 760-379-3394 for details

Evening dinner event to highlight 4H and FFA Our local 4-H and FFA youth are working together to create an early evening dinner event to highlight their projects, accomplishments and leadership. The event will take place at the Kern Valley Golf Course on May 7 at 4 p.m. This fun, family-friendly event will offer creative ways that the community can support their programs and will feature a fashion show by Dress Your Soul. Come meet tomorrow's leaders and their animals and try your luck at Turkey Poop Bingo, Rabbit "Pellet" Guessing game, raffles and an auction. Get some Mother's Day inspiration from the fashion show with proceeds going to

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Give Big Kern Give Big Kern is one day to celebrate the giving spirit of Kern County. It is designed to bring the county together as one community, raising dollars and volunteer hours for Kern County's nonprofits through a 24-hour crowd-funding campaign. Give Big Kern shines a light on hard-working, local nonprofits and empowers them to advance their marketing, board engagement, and donor development capabilities while encouraging connectivity and collaboration across the sector. Give Big Kern is on May 2 from midnight to midnight. Give Big Kern is offered at no cost to participating nonprofits. Anyone with a credit card or debit card may donate via givebigkern.org. Donations through the Give Big Kern online portal to charitable nonprofit organizations are completely taxdeductible. Contributions may be made via credit and debit card only. The minimum donation is $5. If you can't donate, consider pledging volunteer hours to the nonprofit of your choice. Give to organizations such as the Sheriff's Activities League, Community Action Partnership, Alzheimer's Association, League of Dreams, Kern Valley Hospital Foundation, Sequoia ForestKeeper, Keepers of the Kern, Kern Valley Hospital Foundation, and California Recreation Foundation. continued

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Chili Cook Off April 29th 10am to 3pm Open to the public

Come out and Join Us... Enter to Cook or Judge your Favorite Prize Winning Bowl of Chili at the Kern River Valley Eagles Lodge 12251 Hwy 178, Mt. Mesa call 760-379-3394 for details

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Probably the most famous story in the Bible about unexpected kindness is the Parable of the Good Samaritan. Jesus told this story to show us what it looks like to love people who are hurting. It's easy to feel a little guilty when we read this story. At one time or another, we have all passed by somebody in need. The needs of people around us, even in our church or small group, can be so overwhelming that it's paralyzing. And we ask the question, "What am I supposed to do?" In this devotional we'll discover three answers to that question based upon the Parable of the Good Samaritan. Some people keep their distance (Luke 10:30-31 This was the example the priest gave us in the story. He simply avoided the problem altogether. He didn't even want to know what the problem was. This is what I call the lifestyle of avoidance. We tell ourselves, "Don't get too close to people; you may have to help them. You may get your hands dirty." That was the priest's problem: he was too "holy" to be helpful. He didn't want to be stained by the stuff of life. When we live a lifestyle of avoidance, we try to keep all our relationships superficial. If we can keep everyone at arm's length, we can pretend we don't see their pain and their needs. If we don't get involved, we can avoid getting hurt or inconvenienced. Some people are curious but uninvolved (Luke 10:32) The Levite, who was the second man to walk by the injured man, demonstrated this response. The Bible says he "went over and looked at the man"

(Luke 10:32b GNT) before passing him by. In a way, this response is even worse. In the first attitude we "see" the problem from a distance and pretend it isn't there. In this response, we acknowledge the need through our curiosity, but we don't do anything to help. When we do this we're simply saying, "Sorry, I can't be bothered. I've got more important things to do." Some people get close enough to care (Luke 10:33-37) Of course, this is the Good Samaritan. He went above and beyond to help the inured man at his own expense. The Bible tells us, "Our love should not be just words and talk; it must be true love, which shows itself in action" (1 John 3:18 GNT). Mercy takes action where others take off. Mercy isn't afraid to get its hands dirty. And Jesus calls every one of his followers to have the attitude of the Good Samaritan. Jesus deliberately chose a Samaritan to be the hero in this story, because the Jews hated the Samaritans. Mercy isn't just about helping people you like or helping people who are just like you. Mercy is about helping people no matter who they are, what they look like, or where they come from.

“Come grow with with us” Sunday Worship 11:00a.m. Wednesday Bible Study Pastor: Jim Cox 2931 Erskine Creek Rd. Lake Isabella “a place where people flourish” 2 Peter 3:18

1. Is the book of 1 Thessalonians in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. From Genesis 38, who was the first individual killed by God for being wicked? Cain, Er, Onan, Gomorrah 3. How long had the woman been sick that touched the hem of Jesus' garment? 1 month, 6 months, 3 years, 12 years 4. From 1 Kings 6, who constructed the first altar covered with gold? Gideon, Josiah, Noah, Solomon 5. How often does the Year of Jubilee come around, once every how many years? 5, 25, 50, 75 6. Which king ordered Daniel into the lions' den? Darius, Eglon, Herod, Caesar

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Do you believe this? Chris Wenzel Courier Columnist Earlier this year in my travels through the beautiful land of Israel, I visited the sight of the empty tomb in Jerusalem. It was Wenzel quite surreal to stand inside the place where the body of the Son of God lay at one time. How unusual it is for people from all over the world to feel compelled to come to a tiny country in the Middle East to visit a hewed out empty hole in a limestone hillside in a garden. What makes it significant is not who we find in the tomb, but who we don't find in the tomb. Jesus Christ was buried in that tomb, but He didn't stay there. He was raised to life, and walked out of that tomb in His own power. Before He even went to the cross, He made a statement in John 11:25 about who He is: "I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die." The resurrection isn't an event that is celebrated, it is a person. Jesus is the resurrection and the life. He makes this proclamation just before He raises his friend Lazarus from the dead. There are three people within this story that I think many of us might relate to. Thomas has always been known as a doubter. Whether it is fair to make that judgment about him based on one occurrence is debatable, but that

is the rap that he gets. I think we can all relate to doubt. How many of us have prayed, have believed for something, and even have taken steps of faith only to have God not come through as we had hoped? Maybe you are at a place like Mary, who was completely discouraged. You've been hopeful for a long time about things in life being different, but God hasn't made an appearance thus far. You struggle to keep it together when you are around people, but like Mary you just want to stay home. Then there's Martha. The delay of Jesus' arrival brought about a death of hope. Maybe you are in a place of mourning when God shows up. You may think, "It's too late God! If only you had been here earlier." But in the midst of her pain, Martha makes a remarkable statement: "But I know that even now God will give you whatever you ask (John 11:22)." Some of you need an "even now" moment; you need God to move miraculously in your situation, in your life. You need your faith stirred to the place where you can say confidently, "Even now, all things are possible with you God." Jesus is the resurrection and the life, so He has the power to bring anything back to life. The resurrection is not just not what Christ can do, it's who He is. Dead things don't stay dead when the Resurrection walks into your life and situation. Do you believe this? Christopher Wenzel is pastor of Canyon Hills-Kern River Valley (Formerly New Life Assembly of God)

Valley places of Worship Kernville

■ Kernville First Baptist Church 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-376-6403 ■ Kernville United Methodist Church 251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville. Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. 760-376-2751 ■ St. Peter’s Church 66 Big Blue Road (Alta One), Kernville. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-223-0348 ■ St. Sherrian’s Episcopal Church At Kernville United Methodist Church. Sunday 11 a.m

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■ Calvary Chapel 125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Hts. Sunday 10 a.m. and Wed. 6:30 p.m.760-376-8789 ■ Christ Fellowship 80 Evans Road, Wofford Hts. Sun. 10:30 a.m. ■ Canyon Hills Kern River Valley 25 Arden Av., Wofford Hts. Sunday 10:30 a.m. & Thursday 6 p.m. 760-376-6402 ■ Faith Community North Campus 20 W. Panorama, Wofford Hts. Sunday Service 10 and 11:15 a.m. 760-376-6719 ■ St. Jude Catholic Church 86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights. Sun, 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m. 760-376-2416

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■ Christian Assembly 12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-6377 ■ Church of Christ Mt. Mesa 6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 760-379-4792 ■ Church of Jesus Christ/Latter Day Saints 6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-379-2904 ■ First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday school 10:45 a.m. 760-379-5615 ■ Garden Community Fellowship 2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. Sunday 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 760-223-5293

■ Grace Chapel 12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4093 ■ Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella. Sunday School & Worship 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2120 ■ Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall 1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella. 760-379-8672 ■ Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3810 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Saturday Service 9:30 a.m. 760-379-3206 ■ Kern Valley Bible Church 3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 760-379-5482 ■ Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse 3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.,Tue. Ladies study 10 a.m., Wed. mid-week 5 p.m. 760-379-0004 ■ Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. 760-379-5640 ■ Mt. View Southern Baptist Church 2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella. Sun. 9:00, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4296 Services Sunday 11 a.m. 760-379-2343 ■ SGI - USA Buddhist Lotus Sutra based discussion and meetings Call 379-6162 for dates and times. ■ Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella. ■ Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal) 4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. 7 p.m. Wednesday 760-549-3186

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■ Kern Christian Church “The River” 14900 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 760-378-3780 ■ Weldon Baptist Church 20674 Highway 178, Weldon. Sunday 10 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. 760-378-4964. ■ Weldon United Methodist Church 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. Sunday 8:30 a.m. 760-378-2321 To include your place of worship, send the information to us by e-mail, mail or in person (our address is on page 2).

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Is your road to retirement poorly mapped out? Becker Retirement Group Courier Guide Can you imagine going on an extended vacation without making any plans? No websites or tour guides consulted. No hotel reservations made. No itinerary mapped out. Of course not. If you wanted your vacation to be a success, you'd budget enough money to cover your costs. You'd know when you were going, how long you could stay and at least generally what you would do while there. But when it comes to the longest vacation most people will ever take - retirement - fewer than half of all Americans have a formal plan. And that can spell trouble. "There's nothing worse than being 85 years old, full of life, and being flat broke," says Randy Becker, a retirement planner and co-founder of the Becker Retirement Group in Bellevue, Washington. But it takes some work to avoid the many pitfalls that can ruin your golden years, Becker says. Inflation, taxes, bad health and bad investments can be devastating. "It's up to you to have a sound plan, so you can focus on the important aspects of a wonderful retirement life," he says. Becker offers these tips for getting started so you'll know you're ready to begin your retirement journey: ■ Get everybody on board. You and your spouse need to agree on your retirement goals - and the financial decisions that will get you there. Start talking about priorities: Do you want to relocate? Stay close to the grandkids? Are you emotionally and physically ready for retirement? How long will each of you keep working, and how will that affect the income

streams you'll rely on when those paychecks stop? ■ Make a budget. Most people think their expenses will go down after they retire, but usually that doesn't happen. Your wardrobe budget might go down when you aren't working, but other expenses might go up if you travel, enjoy new hobbies, or start going out more for dinner, movies and concerts. ■ Know where your money will come from. Most financial professionals agree that income is king when it comes to retirement planning. A pile of scattered paperwork and account statements is not a plan. A good advisor can help you maximize your Social Security benefits, come up with tax-efficient distribution strategy and talk to you about other options, such as annuities, that can guarantee income in retirement. This is vital as people now live 20, 30 or even 40 years after retiring. ■ Know your retirement timeline and reevaluate your risk tolerance. One of the biggest mistakes investors nearing retirement make is sticking with the same advisor and portfolio they had when they were younger. You'll need to move to a more diversified approach, with fewer risks and more protection for that all-important income. Although he's a financial professional, Becker says retirement is about more than money. There's also the adjustment retirees must make from working every day to suddenly having too much time on their hands. "Perpetual Saturdays are exciting for about a week," Becker says. "Maybe you'll find ways to volunteer. Maybe you'll learn to paint or play guitar. Maybe you'll end up working part-time. B u t most people discover that they need something in retirement that will keep them engaged and excited about life."

Announcements, Continued from page 3 local youth. Tickets are $10 each and will include a Baked Potato Bar and no-host bar. Tickets are available from 4H members and at Dress Your Soul in Kernville and Kern Valley Feed and Hay in Lake Isabella. 4-H is raising funds for Kern County and Desert Empire Fair expenses and FFA is raising funds to attend the FFA National Convention.

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

California Water Service Co. Scholarship Program Cal Water has established a scholarship program to assist students residing within its service areas who plan to continue their education in college or vocational school programs. Scholarships are offered each year for full-time study at an accredited institution of the student's choice. Students can get more information about the Cal Water Scholarship program and start the application process online at scholarshipapply.org/calwater. Applications for the 2017 award cycle must be submitted on or before May 1. If selected as a recipient, the student will receive an award ranging from $1,000 to $10,000. Awards are not renewable, but students may reapply to the program each year they meet eligibility requirements.

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

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But I didn't know Harry P. Thal Courier Columnist How often do we go through life, ignorant of some rule or another? You can safely drive down the street of some new town, just Thal passin' thru, and pulled over by a policeman for doing 35 in a 20 MPH zone. We just didn't know. So, you pay the fine and then watch carefully for posted signs whenever you drive through a small town. This week a new client, Richard, came in with a stack of bills. As it turned out, there were two stacks. One was a stack of paid bills from Social Security, and the other from his Medicare Advantage HMO plan, which he understood to be "free". Stack 1: For most people, the Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) premium is normally billed at $0, as we have been paying for it throughout our working lives as a payroll deduction, along with Social Security. Part B, (Medical Insurance) is theoretically "optional" and you don't have to enroll in it. Most people do, as it is a very good benefit at a very low cost. In fact, 75 percent of the actual cost is covered by government funds, and we pay between $109.00 to $134.00 depending on enrollment date and mode of payment. People who have been paying via Social Security deduction may be paying the lower amounts. If a person does not enroll in Part B

due to the fact they are working (or a spouse is) and covered by an employer plan, they can defer enrollment until loss of a group plan. They will have two months from termination of the group plan to enroll during a "special enrollment period". For those who do not enroll when first eligible, and have no other coverage, it is classified that they have opted out of the program. That is why Richard has a stack of bills, with an amount different than the normal. He is paying a penalty for the years he had not enrolled in Part B. Stack 2: His second stack of bills, from the HMO plan was strange, as the plan has no monthly premium… normally. Richard went for several years without prescription drug coverage. He enrolled in an HMO plan, which included prescription coverage. There is a penalty for not having continuous prescription coverage and Richard did not have it. Therefore, he is being charged a penalty, which will continue for the rest of his life, because he was unaware that there was such a requirement. The insurance plan acts on the behalf of the government to collect the penalty; they don't get to keep it. As I have often said, you can't buy fire insurance on your home after the fire. If nothing else, by sharing this tragic story, my readers won't be able to say, "I didn't know". Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurance broker in California (0621106), on the National Association of Health Underwriters Medicare Advisory Board. He may be reached at harrythal@aol.com or harrythal.com.

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Dick Taylor, Kern Co. Veterans Services Courier Looking ahead Two patriotic Memorial Weekend events are open to the public. Bakersfield National Cemetery The first event will pay tribute to our nation's heroes, those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. This event, hosted by the Bakersfield National Cemetery Support Committee, will take place at the Bakersfield National Cemetery on Saturday May 27. The ceremony begins at 9 a.m. and is expected to last approximately 45 minutes. Flag placement by family members on their loved one's gravesite will take place prior to the ceremony, at 8 a.m. Immediately following the 9 a.m. ceremony, all remaining gravesites will have an American Flag placed on them. The Bakersfield National Cemetery is located at 30338 Bear Mountain Blvd., Arvin, CA 93203. Bakersfield National Cemetery Support Committee president, Tom Pasek will welcome guests at this patriot event which will include presentation of the colors, National Anthem, playing of Taps, and a rifle salute. Pasek said, "We are honored to have such a supportive community, one that shows patriotism and gratitude for the brave men and women who lost their lives defending America." The Associated Veterans of Bakersfield and the Sons of the American Revolution will provide

honor guards. Music will be provided by the Arvin High School Band and Eric Dyer. Salute to Kern's Fallen Heroes The second event, hosted by the Kern County Veterans Service Department and the Kern Veterans Memorial Foundation is the annual Memorial Weekend program, "Salute to Kern's Fallen Heroes" to honor Kern County Veterans, whose lives were given in service to this nation. The ceremony will take place at 1:30 p.m. Saturday May 27 at the Kern Veterans Memorial and Wall of Valor at the corner of Truxtun Avenue and S Street, near the Bakersfield Amtrak station. This event will include the National Anthem, flag salute, guest speaker, wreath laying, rifle salute, and playing of Taps. Medal of Honor citations of two local heroes will be read aloud. Honors will be provided by the Associated Veterans of Bakersfield Honor Guard and the Sons of the American Revolution. Josh Dhanens, Veterans Service Manager at the Kern County Veterans Service Department stated, "This annual event honors all Kern County Veterans killed in action and we honor their courage and sacrifice." Both of these events will have shade canopies and seating which is limited. The Bakersfield Freedom Riders are scheduled to provide salutes at each of these two events, and bagpipers have been invited to perform.

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PICKS OF THE WEEK “Fifty Shades Darker” (R) This second installment in the movie franchise based on the obscenely well-sold erotica books offers more less-wild-than-you'd-think sex scenes packaged in a degradingly dumb romantic plot. In the last movie, Ana (Dakota Johnson) ditched chiseled billionaire bedroom badboy Christian (Jamie Dornan) after things got a little rough. Now he really wants her back, and Ana can barely say no before giving in to whatever Stubbleface McMoneybags wants. To try to develop the plot this time around, producers deftly avoided giving Ana or Christian any kind of depth or meaningful shift in their relationship. Instead, there's a plot with Ana's aggressive lawsuit-liability of a boss. Ana says she wants independence, before handing control of her life and career to Chris in exchange for lavish wealth and sexy times in a really nice shower. "Things to Come" (R) -- After 25 years of marriage, Nathalie (Isabelle Huppert) learns that her husband (Andre Marcon) is moving in with his much-younger lover. Nathalie still has "intellectual fulfillment" as a professor of philosophy, with strong bonds to her adult children and former students. As she explores the newfound freedom she didn't ask for, a former student (Roman Kolinka) appears as a potential romance. Nathalie also must care for her ailing mother (Edith Scob) grappling with dementia.

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Huppert's performance already has award rumors popping up, as she handles a strong and complicated character. There's a fine balance between coping with loss while embracing new beginnings and facing life's ongoing struggles. All the while, Huppert gives a performance of stern intellect mixed with human vulnerability. “Void” (R) - This low-budget love letter to 1980s horror traps a smalltown cop (Aaron Poole) and a bunch of Canadian locals in a hospital surrounded by robed knife-wielding cultists. The night really takes a turn when people in the hospital start turning into twisted shape-shifting gore monsters, a la 1982's "The Thing." As a true fan of that cinematic classic, this reviewer was impressed by the dedication to practical effects, and the confirmation that using good ol' rubber parts and fake blood makes better horror than any CGI. Too bad the plot's a bit topheavy and the characters aren't as fleshed-out as the fleshy monsters. © 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Don’t be flakey Bodfish Bob’s Dijon Chicken 6 whole chicken breasts, skinless and deboned 1/2 jar Dijon mustard (approx. 5 oz.) 1 cup sour cream Butter 1 cup corn flakes

Bodfish Bob Bodfish Bob’s Crispy Oriental Chicken Wings 1 1/2 lbs. chicken wings, disjointed 1 med. egg 1/2 cup soy sauce 2 tbsp. garlic powder 1/4 tsp. ginger powder 1 med. onion, finely diced 2 cup finely crushed corn flakes Mix together egg, soy sauce, garlic powder and ginger powder. Set aside. On wax paper, mix together crushed corn flakes and diced onion. Dip each wing in soy sauce mixture, then roll in corn flakes and onion. In glass baking dish, cover and microwave wings on high for 20 minutes, or until cooked. Remove covering halfway through cooking. Use 13"x9" baking dish.

Combine sour cream and mustard. Dip chicken breasts in mixture. Roll in crushed corn flakes. Line baking dish with aluminum foil. Place chicken in dish and dot with butter. I sprinkle just a tat of salt on top. Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 400 degrees approximately 1 hour. Remove foil and increase to 450 degrees for about 20-25 minutes until browned. Bodfish Bob’s Peaches and Cream 1 (28 oz.) can peaches 1/2 cup brown sugar Dash of cinnamon 6 tbsp. corn flakes 1 tbsp. butter 2 cup ice cream Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Drain peaches, keeping 1/2 cup of liquid. Arrange peaches, cut side up, in 8 x 8 x 2 inch baking dish. Add liquid. Combine sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle over peaches. Top each piece of peaches with a dot of butter and 1 tablespoon of corn flakes. Bake 15 minutes. Serve warm with ice cream. Visit Bodfish Bob on the Internet at www.bodfishbob.com or email him at bodfishbob@hotmail.com.

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

The Kern River Conservancy and Keepers of the Kern traveled to Los Angeles to assist Friends of the Los Angeles River on their annual Great Los Angeles River clean up. 5100 volunteers participated from the Los Angeles area on different sections of the River along with Gary Ananian, Barbara Hinkey of Keepers and Marisa Christiansen of Friends of the Los Angeles River.

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

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General trout season opens Kyle Orr, CDFW Courier Outdoors The general trout opener in many counties throughout California will commence on Saturday, April 29, one hour before sunrise. Because of the popularity of this annual event with the angling public, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife is making every effort to stock trout in all accessible waters approved for planting prior to the season opener. Because of the increased rains this winter, CDFW expects most lakes to be open and available for fishing. However, some upper elevation lakes may be inaccessible. ■ Most lakes, rivers and streams have a limit of five trout per day and 10 in possession. However, regulations differ on season opening and closing dates, bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits and gear restrictions. ■ Anglers are advised to check specific area regulations and opening dates in the 2017-18 California Freshwater Sport Fishing Regulation booklet (wildlife.ca.gov/regulations) for regulations specific to each body of water. In 2012, CDFW regional staff created the Eastern Sierra Back Country Fishing Guide to provide anglers with a quick, informative and accurate account of the distribution of fisheries in back country high elevation lakes. This guide does not address front country waters, defined as lakes and streams that are accessible by vehicle. Most of the lakes lie within U.S. Forest Service lands managed as wilderness and usually require back country permits for overnight use. Most back country fisheries are based on self-sustaining populations of trout and do not need regular trout stocking to maintain fish populations. The guide can be found at wildlife.ca

.gov/Regions/6 (under Hunting, Fishing, Education). ■ Crowley Lake in the Eastern Sierra is expected to be one of the most popular opening day destinations for anglers from around the state. In past years, an estimated 10,000 anglers have turned out for the opener, and approximately 50,000 trout are caught during the first week of the season. Typically Crowley is planted with hundreds of thousands of small and medium sized trout, and because of excellent food sources in the 5,280acre reservoir, these trout grow to catchable sizes and weigh at least three-quarters of a pound by the opener. About 10 percent of the trout caught at Crowley during opening weekend weigh over a pound and a half. These fish are from stocks planted in previous years or are wild fish produced in Crowley's tributary waters. ■ Anglers are asked to be particularly vigilant when cleaning fish and fishing gear at Crowley Lake and in the upper and lower Owens River Drainage. The New Zealand Mudsnail was discovered several years ago in the Owens River Drainage, and CDFW would like to prevent mudsnails from spreading into other waters. To avoid spreading New Zealand Mudsnails and other aquatic invasive species to other waters, anglers are advised to dispose of their fish guts in bear-proof trash cans, rather than throw them back into the water. Wading gear should be properly cleaned before using in new waters. ■ All persons age 16 and older must possess a valid California fishing license to fish within state lines. Freshwater fishing licenses can be purchased online at wildlife.ca.gov/ licensing/online-sales or at regional CDFW offices or other license agents. Anglers no longer have to display their license visibly above the waist but they must have it in their possession while fishing.

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North Fork Marina Camp 9 Boulder Gulch Hungry Gulch Rich Gulch West Side French Gulch

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Old Isabella Rd Auxiliary Dam Engineer Point Paradise Cove LI Visitor Center Kissack Bay Main Dam Hospital

South Fork Wildlife Parking Area

Southlake

Mountain Mesa

Lake Isabella

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

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

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

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1. When was the last time before 2016 that the Cincinnati Reds were no-hit in a regular-season? 2. Who did the Orioles defeat to end their seasonopening 21-game losing streak in 1988? 3. In an NFL game in 2015, New Orleans' Drew Brees and Eli Manning of the New York Giants set a record for most combined touchdown passes in a game (13). Who had held the mark? 4. When was the last time before 2016 that the men's basketball teams for Oklahoma and Oregon met in the NCAA Tournament? 5. Seven NHL players have tallied at least 700 goals for their career. Three others finished with at least 690 goals, but did not break the 700 mark. Name the three. 6. Toronto set an MLS record in 2016 for most goals in the playoffs. How many did Toronto score in six games? Answers:

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) The often-skeptical Aries might find that an answer to a question is hard to believe. But check it out before you chuck it out. You might well be surprised at what you could learn. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your resolute determination to stick by a position might make some people uncomfortable. But if you're proved right (as I expect you to be), a lot of changes will tilt in your favor. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You might feel conflicted between what you want to do and what you should do. Best advice: Honor your obligations first. Then go ahead and enjoy your well-earned rewards. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) That financial matter still needs to be sorted out before you can consider any major monetary moves. Pressures ease midweek, with news about a potential career change. LEO (July 23 to August 22) A workplace problem threatens to derail your well-planned project. But your quick mind should lead you to a solution and get you back on track without too much delay. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) An opportunity opens up but could quickly close down if you allow pessimism to override enthusiasm. A trusted friend can offer the encouragement you need.

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POOL DOCTOR Swimming Pool Service Filters • Pumps • Motors • Cleaners Installed & Repaired • 40 Years Experience Serving the Kern River Valley Since 1997

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Office: 760-379-6259 4613 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella Adjacent to Kirkham's Hardware

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The Vintage Peacock Boutique • Gifts • Treasures • • Old Time Photos • 5105C Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella Open Thurs. - Mon. Closed Tues. & Wed.

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Florist

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RLB Engineering LLC Electrical Power Systems Design Title 24 Compliant Lighting System Design Photovoltaic System Design Ron Brooks P.E. Licensed Professional Electrical Engineer

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Petal Pusher Plus Lake Isabella Florist We are the only Full-Service, AllOccasion Florist in the Kern River Valley 6040 Lake Isabella Blvd. Ste. A, Lake Isabella 760-379-4100 petalpusherplus@ymail,com petalpusherplus.com

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FEED BARN GROOMING Dianne Storm Owner

Dog Grooming • Boarding Kennel Pet Supplies 2100 Edith Street Lake Isabella, CA

760-379-4311

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NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL!!!

"Maintenance Service" Electrical • Plumbing • Painting Yard Work • Tree Trimming • Tree Removal • Tractor Work Sprinkler Systems Warner H. Hitch/owner PO Box 1267 Weldon 760-378-3228 Cell: 760-223-2963

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Serving the Kern River Valley Lic. #00982861

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Erin Hanley Designer/Owner

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Professional Auto Glass Replacement & Repair 760-379-1900 661-332-8467 760-223-1389 661-332-TIMS timsautoglass23@yahoo.com

Interior / Exterior Residential / Commercial Quality Products Professional Service Competitive Prices Serving the KRV for over 16 years

760-378-3000

We accept all major Credit Cards

www.AblePm.com Wofford Heights RV Space Jesse James Trailer Park - Up to 35 ft. RV’s. Beautiful Lakeside park near the marina, unobstructed in its approach to the lake. Includes a laundry room, showers, swimming pool, shade trees & exterior lighting for a secure, peaceful setting. Trash Paid. Month to month or long term. $375 rent/$150 dep.

www.ipmkrv.com Wofford Heights Blue Jay Trailer Park Conveniently located off boulevard, small quiet park, on-site laundry. Water & trash included. Trailer - $325/mo. Storage/Sm.Retail -$95/mo. License #01986312

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Homes for Rent

**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.

Kernville-Hi Ho Senior Mobile Home Park, 11901 Sierra Way, 2bd/2ba apartment, $470/mo + dep. & utilities, no pets. 760-376-2671 __________________________

Lake Isabella Commercial 1600 sq. ft. Warehouse on Lake Isabella Boulevard. Water paid. $664 rent/$500 dep. 12th month FREE with 2 year lease.

Lake Isabella - Now Move In Special 2bd/2ba refurbished MH w/2 car carport, patio/deck, in nice 55+ park. $644/mo or rent to own w/good credit. Call (760) 3792092 for details. __________________________

6435 Lake Isabella Blvd (Post Office Center)

760-379-5479 Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm Saturday 9am to 3pm

Lake Isabella - 2bd/1ba refurbished MH w/2 car carport, patio/deck, in nice 55+ park. $544/mo. or rent to own w/good credit. Call (760) 379-2092. __________________________

Rental in Squirrel Valley for single person, $500/mo. 1 bedroom, fully furnished, all utilities paid, Internet and cable paid. Credit check. No pets. Non Smoker (323) 702-3753

Mary - Owner 760-223-6020

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I buy Mobile Homes Cash - 24 Hrs. Call Bert - (760) 964-2514 ___________________________ 2bd/1ba. Single Wide M.H. in Kernville 55+ park. Add-on room/porch, 2 car carport. $17K Cash. Must See. Call 760-376-6663. ___________________________

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Firewood - Pine & Oak Also do weedeating, trash hauling, chimney sweeping, tree trimming & car towing. Call Chris - 760-417-1824

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Services

Lake Isabella Precision Tax

LARRY SCHUPPAN’S Garage Doors and Openers New Sales & Repairs (760) 417-2806

Ray’s Painting & Decorating Interior/Exterior Painting Wall Coverings Lowest Rates in the KRV 760-417-9797 • 760-378-2097

CLEANING MADE EASY We Do It For You • Honest & Reliable • 13 Years Local $20 hr./2 hrs. minimum (760) 223-2962 or (805) 796-5611

Fastest Refunds Free E-Filing Free Quotes Individual, Corp., Partners 5105 B Lake Isabella Blvd. 760-379-1300 ___________________________ PAUL’S POOL SERVICE

MT. MESA Commercial & Residential Contractor’s Lic. #587951 310-347-5208 • 310-533-0584

KERNVILLE CARPET CLEANING (est. 2006)

5 rooms steamed

$120.00 (760) 812-7858

Mark Blackstone’s

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Repair, Virus Removal, Web Design

Computer acting up? Running too slow? Got questions? Call me!

(760) 417-0805

Serving the Kern Valley since 1999

KNIFE SALE 831-334-3466 Wofford Heights ‘No Minors’ ___________________________

Need Nothing - Move In Ready 2bd/2ba dble wide MH in nice Lake Isabella 55+ park, w/2 car carport, patio/deck. $22k cash or rent to own w/good credit. Call (760) 379-2092.

Need to Sell Your House Fast? I buy Houses & Mobile Homes With Land - Cash Today Call Harvey - (760) 304-8554

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-02092-CA, A.P.N.: 527-443-11-00, Property Address: 12206 Home Ranch Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93312 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 06/12/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Jonathan R. Ward, A Single Man Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 06/20/2007 as Instrument No. 0207129406 in book ---, page--- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Kern County, California. Date of Sale: 05/12/2017 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: $465,690.54. 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: 12206 Home Ranch Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93312, A.P.N.: 527-443-11-00. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $465,690.54. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultM anagement/TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2016-02092-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: March 27, 2017. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultM anagement/TrusteeServices.aspx. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier April 14, 21, and 28, 2017)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT DBA #1: FREMONT DELI (2017-B2543), 11301 Kernville Rd. #C, Kernville, CA 93238. Mailing address: 9530 Hageman Rd. Ste. B PMB #247, Bakersfield, CA 93312. REGISTRANTS: MELISSA DENISE CAMPBELL, 5211 Pelican Hill Drive, Bakersfield, 93312. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted as an Individual. This Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Signed: Melissa Denise Campbell. This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County 04/05/2017 and expires 04/05/2022. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: M. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier April 14, 21, 28 and May 5, 2017. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-02041-CA, A.P.N.: 515-682-17-00, Property Address: 6914 Longford Court, Bakersfield, CA 93313 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 01/26/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Fatima Betancourt, A Single Woman and Jose Betancourt, A Married Man as his sole and separate property, As Joint Tenants Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 02/02/2007 as Instrument No. 0207027182 in book ---, page--- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Kern County, California. Date of Sale: 05/17/2017 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93301. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $276,402.20. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 6914 Longford Court, Bakersfield, CA 93313, A.P.N.: 515-682-17-00. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $276,402.20. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource.com

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Lost Dog - named Unity, black & white w/dot on top of head, unicorn spot. Last seen on Nellie Dent/St. Jude area. email: artist42@email.com

I buy Lots & Mobile Homes Cash - 24 Hrs. Call Bert - (760) 964-2514

Help Wanted

• 20 ac., center of Lake Isabella, many uses • Two 1 1/4 ac. view lots Kernville, water & power, zoned estate • One C-1 lot in town Lake Isabella Call 760-417-0876

Drivers Wanted for local transportation company in KRV. Class B, airbrakes with passenger endorsements preferred but will train. Paid training, competitive wages with benefits. Apply 6025 Lake Isabella Blvd. or call Wesley Kelley (661) 529-1143.

Wanted to Buy I buy Lots Cash - 24 Hrs. Call Bert - (760) 964-2514

For Sale or Lease

Commercial Kernville - two warehouse/shop buildngs for lease • one 1,500 sq ft-$600/mo •one 3,700 sq ft-$1,200/mo (2,000 sq ft main level w/1,700 sq ft loft) 760-417-9330

/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices .aspx using the file number assigned to this case 201602041-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: March 29, 2017. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/Trus teeServices.aspx. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier April 21, 28, and May 5, 2017) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-02295-CA, A.P.N.: 355-304-08-00, Property Address: 5409 Peppertree Ln, Bakersfield, CA 93309-5774 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05/14/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Stephen Miller and Mavourneen Miller Husband and Wife as Joint Tenants. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 05/28/2004 as Instrument No. 0204123121 in book ---, page--- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Kern County, California. Date of Sale: 05/17/2017 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93301. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $108,531.17. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 5409 Peppertree Ln, Bakersfield, CA 933095774, A.P.N.: 355-304-08-00. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $108,531.17. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultMa nagement/TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2016-02295-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: April 3, 2017. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/Trus teeServices.aspx. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier April 21, 28, and May 5, 2017)

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-03807-CA, A.P.N.: 525-473-28-00, Property Address: 10807 Lewelling Street, Bakersfield, CA 93312 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/20/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Victor Valadez AND Stacy Valadez HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 11/06/2006 as Instrument No. 0206274593 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Kern County, California. Date of Sale: 05/26/2017 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93301. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $373,715.93. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 10807 Lewelling Street, Bakersfield, CA 93312, A.P.N.: 525-473-28-00. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $373,715.93. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultM anagement/TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2016-03807-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: April 17, 2017. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultM anagement/TrusteeServices.aspx. WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE (Published by the Kern River Courier April 28, May 5, and 12, 2017)

Trustor: Gary Yeager, A Married Man as his sole and separate property. Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded 02/25/2005 as Instrument No. 0205044717 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Kern County, California. Date of Sale: 05/26/2017 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93301. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $240,142.25. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by the Trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 7322 Bald Eagle Street, Bakersfield, CA 93306, A.P.N.: 437-072-06-00. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $240,142.25. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/Default Management/TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2016-03590-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: April 10, 2017. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary, c/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299. http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/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 April 28, May 5, and 12, 2017)

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-03590-CA, A.P.N.: 437-072-06-00, Property Address: 7322 Bald Eagle Street, Bakersfield, CA 93306 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 02/14/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.

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Theft, Continued from page 1 will likely look a little bigger than the other card readers. If you send a check, a bad guy can "wash" the check, eliminating all but your signature. You can guess the rest. The phone scammers wear many disguises: debt collectors, IRS agents, charities, tech support for your computer, even on-line dating. The Federal Trade Com-mission lists 74 different kinds of scams, including the now- famous 'grandson in jail in Mexico' scam. If you should get hacked, go to Identity theft.gov to get forms and information, sample letters and steps to take. Subject-specific brochures for group meetings are also avail-

able, should you decide to spread the word. This is an arm of the FTC, and they want to know your story and catch those bad boys and girls. How do you know you've been hacked? Often you don't until your bank account has been cleaned out or unusual charges appear on your credit card statement. It is only then that you start to check other statements: your power, water, investment accounts, HMO and Medicare accounts. If in doubt about a charge, call. The FTC says that the most difficult document to fix is the Social Security card. It is your gateway identity to health care, benefits, and is used for various other services, such as cell phone and ordering credit reports. Bulgarelli recommends that, if you must have

your social security card with you, you make a copy of it and black out the first five digits. This author would go one step further; cover those numbers with a strip of paper, so that not even a residual image is available to decipher, and make the copy. So, you've found out that you've been hacked. An important starting point would be to get your free credit reports from Experian, Equifax and Transunion, all available at the same phone number 877-322-8228. These may uncover additional accounts opened in your name: apartment rental inquiries, debt collectors, etc. Also, place a fraud alert on all your accounts. It's a big ugly job, but you may have to do it. Next week: safeguarding yourself and your neighborhood.

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Development, Continued from page 1 effort will allow recipients outside of the incorporated urban areas of Bakersfield to connect to the kinds of services that are necessary for families to transition away from a pattern of emergency relief. By developing their capacity for collaborative action, rural, unincorporated communities will be able to establish local pathways to financial stability, to enhance the efficacy of their own limited resources while improving the overall quality of life for at-risk families currently caught up in the cycle of poverty. UWKC will use RCDI funds to create a threeyear strategic plan that includes the following recipients: The Kern County Library Foundation (the branches in the communities of McFarland, Mojave, Buttonwillow and Lake Isabella); and Women's CenterHigh Desert (Mojave and Lake Isabella). Jill Egland, Vice President of Community Impact for UWKC, explained that one in four people in Kern County are food insecure. This initiative is designed to strengthen the economic fabric so people can

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installed in the Canyon section of 178. The turnouts will be in both east and west directions. There will also be signs announcing these turnouts in advance and other new signs giving cautionary warnings. Esquivel will describe the code compliant turnouts to be installed on the Canyon section of 178, show where they will be installed and how to use them. He will also describe other safety features to be installed in the Canyon during the spring and summer. Caltrans staff will be working on creating these real turnouts on both the east and west bound lanes. Traffic must be controlled to keep the workers safe. So installation of the safety improvements will cause short delays, but the waits will be worth it. Those "turnout" signs that don't relate to real turnouts and give false alerts will be removed.

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the drop off site. â&#x2013; Only pills, tablets, and capsules will be accepted. â&#x2013; Intra-venous solutions, injectables, and syringes will not be accepted. Illegal, illicit substances will not be accepted. Additional resources

can be found by visiting dea.gov If you would like additional information, please contact Kern County Sheriff's Office Crime Prevention Unit at 661-391-7559 or by email at crimeprevention@kernsheriff.com.

thrive. People need to get out of the emergency cycle. We fall into a cycle of relief, such as more food in the food banks, instead of one of recovery. Because the Kern Valley is already in recovery from the devastating Erskine Fire, this grant

has come at an opportune time. This is a three-year project and UWKC is inviting conversation about how a community can make itself resilient. Conversations need to be aspiration-based so people can come at life from a different way and people's priorities and values can be honored. "There is no one-sizefits-all solution to achieving local economic stability...Communities need the time, the tools, and the political will to figure out for themselves how to best take on the task of becoming economically vital. The problem we've seen throughout Kern though is that we're all so consumed with the immediacies of emergency relief, it's almost impossi-

ble to carve out the mental energy and organizational resources needed to even think about what might come next. We identified the Kern River Valley as a partner for this project based on community conversations we have conducted over the years. There is a level of trust and a willingness to come together here that doesn't exist in other places," Egland said. In addition to financial literacy training and asset development and development of VITA sites, the program will focus on organizational capacitybuilding. UWKC will convene quarterly meetings for the purpose of identifying community needs, producing greater community collaboration and partnership, and developing more efficient service delivery, and will schedule further training and capacity-building opportunities based on an assessment of individual recipient need. They anticipate in some cases on-site training initially taking place as frequently as every month. Both the training and the strategic planning and capacitybuilding activities will strengthen community and economic development throughout the county.

Sergeant Goulding, has created some methods for educating the driving public on safety measures and his officers will be giving safety information to drivers that they cite or stop for any reason. CHP will be able to enforce the new turnouts with those who fail to use them properly. Sergeant Goulding will explain the traffic law enforcement methods he presently uses and those he will use regarding the soon to be installed turnouts. The Steering Committee of Fellow Travelers on Highway 178 thanks Nicolas Esquivel of Caltrans and Sergeant Goulding and Officer Bunting of California Highway Patrol for their cooperation, contributions and guidance in fulfilling the mission of Fellow Travelers on the canyon section of Highway 178. Attendees at the May 1 meeting will also be informed that CHP officers will be able to stop, warn and even ticket slow drivers who do not use the turnouts when followed by five vehicles or

more. Of course, it's wise to use an available turnout if closely followed by even a single vehicle and, thereby avoid road rage of the driver of that vehicle. Fellow Travelers will also discuss plans for developing and presenting ongoing safety education programs, developing turnouts on 178 going east of Isabella and on Highway 155. State Senator Jean Fuller and California Assemblyman Devon Mathis will have field representatives at the meeting to learn of these accomplishments and hear concerns about other safety features needed on nearby state highways. Fellow Travelers is dedicated to decreasing the carnage on our nearby highways because too many people have been killed and maimed. They will monitor their efforts over the years until they can give a sigh of relief that their work has been well done. For more information call 661-771-6418.