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By Ricki Fairley, Dove Marketing, (The Cincinnati Herald and The Dayton Defender) Many people wonder, “Can a convicted felon vote?” and assume the laws have restricted their rights. But that’s not true. While many states have some restriction on felon voting rights, most states restore the right to vote to people after they complete their sentences. In fact, up to 17 million Americans with past convictions can vote right now – they just don’t know it – because the felony disenfranchisement laws in every state can be confusing.

RestoreYourVote.org is a website that was developed

by Campaign Legal Center, an organization of attorneys working in Washington, D.C. seeking to ensure that every eligible voter has access to the ballot. Learn more about the Center and their work to protect the right to vote at CampaignLegal.org .

CLC is working in partnership on this project with the Democracy Initiative Education Fund, a network of 69 civil rights, environmental, labor and civic organizations formed to restore the core principles of democracy and political equality. They have researched the laws in every state to help people understand their voting rights by state. Though they don’t offer legal services or legal ad-

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vice and can’t guarantee that voting rights will be restored (that power rests with state authorities), RestoreYourVote. org provides the best information available to make rights restoration accessible for citizens with felony convictions.

Processes can be complicated and unclear in some states. With the help of RestoreYourVote.org, individuals will no longer have to wonder whether they have the right to vote and will no longer have to ask, “Can I restore my right to vote?” Using this website is completely anonymous.

Willie Mack of Tuscaloosa recently contacted CLC’s Blair Bowie because he tried to register to vote and was denied. Blair works with the Alabama Voting Rights Project, a joint project with CLC and the Southern Poverty Law Center to help Alabamians with past convictions restore their voting rights. He checked Mack’s record and found that he had a trafficking conviction from 1990, which is disqualifying.

Blair told Mack that the trafficking conviction was disqualifying and that he would need to get a Certificate of Eligibility to Register to Vote. But Mack insisted that his conviction had been reduced to possession with intent to distribute, a non-disqualifying conviction. After some digContinued on page A7

crew failing to take action to remove a passenger who launched a racist tirade against a fellow traveler.

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Researchers also found that 72% of the pregnancy-related deaths and 93% of violent pregnancy-associated deaths could have been prevented. Obesity contributed to 44% of pregnancy-related deaths in Illinois between 2008-2016.

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The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) has launched a global news feature series on the history, contemporary realities and implications of the transatlantic slave trade. This is Part 5 in the ongoing series.The Transatlantic Slave Trade Part V: Five Hundred Years Later, Are we still Slaves

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Correspondent Five Centuries ago – on August 18, 1518 to be exact – the King of Spain, Charles I, issued a charter authorizing the transportation of slaves direct from Africa to the Americas, according to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, or UNESCO. Five hundred years later, the devastating effects remain.

Some argue, however, that slavery continues to exist – in that far too many African Americans possess a slave’s mentality. Books on the topic are a plenty.

Harvard psychiatrist Alvin Poussaint wrote extensively about the high suicide rates among black males which doubled over a 15-year period beginning in 1980. “African-American young men may see the afterlife as a better place,” Poussaint wrote in his book, “Lay My Burden Down: Suicide and the Mental Health Crisis among African-Americans.”

In her book, “Black Pain: It Just Looks Like We’re Not Hurting,” famed author and social worker, Terrie M. Williams, writes about the “high toll of hiding the pain associated with the black experience” on mental health.

Portland State University scholar Joy DeGruy also tried explaining the slave mentality in her controversial theory, “Post-Traumatic Slave Syndrome.”

The Urban Dictionary and other works says that a slave mentality is one of feeling inferior or of feeling lost without hope, a feeling that we do not have the power to significantly alter our own circumstances.

“Another sad symptom of having a slave mentality is believing that white people are superior,” writes Kuuleme T. Stephens noted in her blog.“A person conditioned to quietly, and without objection, accept harmful circumstances for themselves as the natural order of things. …

They’re also conditioned to accept their master’s view and beliefs, about themselves, and strive to get others, within their group, to accept their master’s view.

“I often hear people make the claim that blacks were better off when they were slaves. I myself have been known to say such things when people piss me off and respond out of ignorance to a posting or article. My reason for making such an argument is if black Americans are not going to stop living in the past and blaming other for their problems, we will never move forward as a people. …To maintain a belief that you are owed something and entitled to things when you are doing nothing to help yourself is absurd.

“To stay ignorant as a lifestyle choice and have others

(the government) take care of you and tell you what to do is exactly what the slaves did, and some continued to do even after they were freed. …My great grandmother, whose father and grandfather were slaves, has a slavery mentality because they were raised by slaves and their opinions and beliefs were passed down as such.”

Even now, millions of Americans of recognizably African descent languish in societal backwaters, according to historians and experts on slavery. And, the dichotomy that exists between those who view living in America as a struggle to survive and those that see it as a land of opportunity has driven a wedge between many in the African American community.

“We’re absolutely still slaves today,” said Sean XG Mitchell, a Hip-Hop activist and author of several books on the black experience, including “The African American

Spiritual Practice of Seven.”

“We’re the only race of people who do not have a cultural orientation regarding our identity. Every powerful and successful race and/or ethnic group of people have an orientation that centers around language, education, religion, names and customs which is where their unity, self-respect, pride and dignity-the prerequisite of powercomes from,” he said.

As a result of slavery, African Americans do not have a cultural orientation that centers around their historical experience as a people. “We see the outcome in the deficiency of our social and economic development. To a certain extent, we’ve been fighting racism and injustice all wrong which is why it’s been an ongoing issue for over [500] Continued on page A2

Black Voters Ordered Off Bus LOUISVILLE, Ga. (AP) – A group that encourages African-Americans to vote says about 40 black residents of a senior living center in Georgia were told to get off a bus taking them to vote.

Jefferson County, which operates the senior center, considered Monday's event “political activity” that's not allowed during county-sponsored events, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported .

Monday was the first day of in-person early voting in Georgia. Democrat Stacey Abrams and Republican Brian Kemp are running for governor.

The senior center director asked the senior residents to get off the bus, said LaTosha Brown, a co-founder of Black Voters Matter.

“We knew it was an intimidation tactic,” Brown told the Atlanta newspaper. “It was really unnecessary. These are grown people.”

Officials felt uncomfortable allowing senior center patrons to leave in a bus with “an unknown third party,” County Administrator Adam Brett said.

“No seniors at the Jefferson County senior center were denied their right to vote,” Brett said.

The seniors planned to cast their ballots later, the

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newspaper reported.

The county is about 140 miles (225 kilometers) southeast of Atlanta.

Access to the polls has been a contentious issue in Georgia's race for governor, a closely watched contest.

Civil rights organizations are suing Kemp, the Georgia Secretary of State. The federal lawsuit accuses Kemp's office of preventing minority voters from registering ahead of the Nov. 6 election.

Abrams would become the nation's first black female governor if she wins. Recent public polling indicates the race is a dead heat.

An analysis by The Associated Press recently found over 53,000 voter registration applications sitting in pending status. Georgia's population is about 32 percent black, but the list of voter registrations on hold with Kemp's office is nearly 70 percent black.

Kemp's office has blamed the racial disparity on the New Georgia Project, a voter registration group founded

by Abrams in 2013. It says the organization was sloppy in registering voters, and that it submitted inadequate forms for a batch of applicants that was predominantly black.

ST. LOUIS (AP) – A white woman who was fired after she was shown on video blocking a black man from entering the St. Louis loft building where he lives says the man didn’t have an electronic key fob and forced his way inside.

KTVI-TV reports that Hilary Thornton says 24-year-old D’Arreion Toles was trying to get in the building Friday night while she had the door cracked to let her dog use the bathroom. She says she was following the condo board’s instructions to not allow strangers inside when she repeatedly asked whether he lived there.

The video Toles posted online shows Thornton follow him into the elevator and to the door of his unit.

Police responded but didn’t cite anyone.

Thornton’s former employer, property management company Tribeca-STL, says it found the interaction “disturbing.”

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Irving ISD and Texas A&M Team to Offer Innovative Program the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found the percentage of children and adolescents aged 5 to 19 years with untreated tooth decay is twice as high for those from low-income families (25 percent) compared with children from higher-income households (11 percent)

By Rachel Hawkins NDG Staff Writer In 2014, the American Dental Association (ADA) reported 64.6 percent of children under 18, visited the dentist every six months, 20.3 percent once per year, and 4.4 percent once every two to three years. 10.7 percent of parents said their children had not visited the dentist in the last few years.

As a result, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found the percentage of children and adolescents aged 5 to 19 years with untreated tooth decay is twice as high for those from low-income families (25 percent) compared with children from higher-income households (11 percent).

Many parents are unable to take their children to the dentist because of no insurance to cover the extremely high rates, or their inability to find a suitable location. Therefore, their children are unfortunately forced to deal with the pains of cavities, tooth decay, and gum disease. But fortunately, many institutions are trying to change this.

On Sept. 24, the Irving Independent School District

(Irving ISD) renewed item 10 on their agenda: Consider Approval of Interlocal Agreement between Texas A&M University Health Science Center (TAMHSC) and Irving Independent School District for Student Dental Services.

The program will start on Oct. 9.

The continuing partnership between Irving ISD and TAMHSC will offer a free dental exam and free dental sealants to children in third grade. The goal of the program is to place sealants on a child’s adult molars, apply a fluoride treatment to all teeth and identify existing problems that may need to be addressed by a local dentist.

This program was created by the Texas A&M College of Dentistry in 2016.

The dental services are provided by third-year dental students under the direct supervision of a certified dentist. The treatment is pain-free, and the students are excited to participate. When finished, the patients will receive a “goodie bag” containing a toothbrush, mini toothpaste, and dental floss.

“The program is open to third graders as this is when

the child should have their adult molars,” Karyn Beauchamp, RN, Director of Clinic and Health Services for Irving ISD said. “The school nurse sends home a consent form, and if the parent would like their child to participate, they sign the consent form.”

The College of Dentistry provides the district with the dates of when the college is available to come to the campuses, and Beauchamp will work individually with the campuses to select those that want to participate throughout the district.

“We are in our second year of the program,” Beauchamp said. “This year we have already provided dental services to 144 students at four schools, and we are scheduled to visit five more schools by the end of November. At the four schools, we’ve already visited, 29 of the students have been identified as needing immediate additional treatment.

In the 2017 school year, 405 students received dental care at 10 schools, with 78 students referred for additional dental care. The parents are very appreciative as they want to prevent dental problems for their child.”

The objective is to provide opportunities for families to have access to dental care. When students understand the importance of taking care of their teeth, they avoid dental pain and live healthier lives.

“Many students have never visited a dentist, and they do have tooth decay and pain,” Beauchamp said. “Some student miss days of school due to infection and potential extraction of teeth as a result. After the visit, many students are recommended for immediate additional treatment, and they are encouraged to see their community dental provider, or they are given information about the Texas A&M College of Dentistry clinic, where they may receive additional low-cost treatment if needed.”

Many healthcare plans do not include dental care, and many families must choose between one or the other.

“We teach dental care and the importance of dental hygiene to all students,” Beauchamp said “This program allows us to offer a free service for parents to understand the importance of dental care for their child and how protecting your teeth and preventing dental decay helps to lead a healthier life. We have many children who have not received dental care, and this program identifies dental problems early. This helps the financial burden placed on families who do not have dental insurance by providing necessary prevention of dental decay with the placing of the sealants on the child’s molars. As the child ages, the propensity for dental problems decreases.”

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Continued from page A1 years. Real empowerment comes from culture and until we understand and embrace what it means to be an African people will always be slaves,” Mitchell said.

“I believe there is a dividing legacy of slavery that have pitted certain segments of the black community against each other,” Mitchell continues. “We have an obvious color barrier between light skin and dark skin, creating somewhat of a caste system that gives privilege to the lighter shade in most cases whether we’re referring to employment opportunities or relationships.

“It’s all a fallout of slavery because slaves often were pitted against each other as a means of preventing unity.”

During slavery, the dark-skinned blacks worked in the fields while light-skinned blacks worked in the house, hence the terms “field Negroes” and “house Negroes.”

“It got so bad, that not only did the slave owner, who was often responsible for the lighter shade of brown his slaves had, give lighter-skinned blacks more respect, but so did the dark-skinned blacks,” blogger Jasmyne Cannick writes in an opinion column for NPR. This was best illustrated in Spike Lee’s 1988 film “School Daze” in the scene set in a beauty salon between the “jiggaboos,” the darker-skinned blacks with “nappy” hair, and the “wannabes,” the lighter-skinned blacks with “straight” and often weaved hair.

“You know, I can’t think of one time that I witnessed or heard of white children taunting each other for being paler than the next, but I can think of numerous occasions where I have seen black children teasing each other for being ‘too black,’” Cannick said.

“And while our lighter skin shades can be attributed to the Massuh’s preference for his female black slaves over his own wife, we can’t blame the Massuh for us continuing to feed into the hype that light is good and dark is bad,” she said.

Post-slavery, post-Jim Crow, and post-Civil Rights, African Americans haven’t reached their full potential in part because of an acute lack of effort with too many wallowing in self-pity, say those who’ve argued against reparations.

Walter Williams, an economics professor at George Mason University in Washington, D.C. and an opponent of reparations, suggested that African-Americans have actually benefited from the legacy of slavery.

“Almost every black American’s income is higher as a result of being born in the United States than any country in Africa,” Williams, who is black, told ABC News.

“Most black Americans are middle-class,” Williams said, claiming that the U.S. has made “significant” investments in African Americans since the slave trade ended.

“The American people have spent $6.1 trillion in the name of fighting poverty,” he said. “We’ve had all kinds of programs trying to address the problems of discrimination.

America has gone a long way.”

Countering that argument, others said America has continued to do a disservice to black Americans, prolifically using the criminal justice system as tool akin to slavery that almost assures a lifetime of dependency on taxpayers.

“My expertise is the criminal justice system, which has long been used to intimidate, oppress, and abuse African-Americans. While officially our laws today are color-blind, which is different from the time of slavery, as implemented and used they aren’t,” said Roy L. Steinheimer Jr., a professor of Law at Washington and Lee University in Virginia.

What about black on black crime?

According to an evidence brief from the Vera Institute of Justice, titled, “An Unjust Burden: The Disparate Treatment of Black Americans in the Criminal Justice System,” and a report from the Bureau of Justice Statistics found that most violence occurs between victims and offenders of the same race, regardless of race.

The rate of both black-on-black and white-on-white nonfatal violence declined 79 percent between 1993 and

2015. The number of homicides involving both a black victim and black perpetrator fell from 7,361 in 1991 to 2,570 in 2016.

The issue isn’t the crime, it’s the selective disproportionately harsher punishment and sentencing of African Americans.

“Some of the laws, such as those disenfranchising convicted felons, have their origin, if not in the immediate aftermath of the civil war, then in the era that saw the emergence of the KKK and white supremacy. They were clearly intended to keep African-Americans and likely, though to a lesser extent poor whites, from the ballot box,” Steinheimer said.

Meanwhile, some of the newer laws that have negatively affected African-Americans still appear to result from some underlying beliefs that go back to the times of slavery.

“Interestingly that thinking has survived even during times of mass migration, which is presumably indicative of how deep-seated it is in American culture and law,” the professor continued.

The “broad scope of the criminal justice system reinforces the wealth disparity between white and black by making those caught up in it ever poorer and serves to drive even some of the better-of people caught up in it into poverty,” Steinheimer said.

“The economic impact resulting from slavery therefore gets magnified and reinforced by our criminal justice system, which increasingly stacks fines and fees,” he said.

In a dissertation for the Brookings Institute, Glenn C. Loury wrotethat the dream that race might someday become an insignificant category in our civic life now seems naively utopian.

In cities across the country, and in rural areas of the Old South, the situation of the black underclass and, increasingly, of the black lower working classes is bad and getting worse. Simply put, the playing field has never been level for black Americans and that has only worsened the mental health of the community. “No well-informed person denies this, though there is debate over what can and should be done about it,” Loury said.

“Nor do serious people deny that the crime, drug addiction, family breakdown, unemployment, poor school performance, welfare dependency, and general decay in these communities constitute a blight on our society virtually unrivaled in scale and severity by anything to be found elsewhere in the industrial West,” he said.

“Slavery is one of the foundational pillars of American society, propping up the nation starting in the earliest days of the Republic and touching the lives of everyone in America. And its legacy has been long lasting,” said Hasan Jeffries, a James Madison Montpelier historian and history professor at Ohio State University who specializes in contemporary black politics.

“The deeply rooted belief in white supremacy that justified slavery survived its abolition in 1865 and undergird the new systems of African American labor exploitation and social control, namely Jim Crow, that sought to replace what had been lost as a result of emancipation,” Jeffries said.

As a result, slavery has caused certain symptoms of dysfunction in the African community, which has been reinforced in each generation, according to historians at the African Holocaust Network.

The legacy of slavery has promoted and nursed the direct association between being African and being inferior.

Being African and being unequal. Being African and being incapable and less worthy.

It also promotes ways of thinking which continue to impede growth and development, such as cultivating dependence and reactive behaviors, and more content to be at best an observer complaining about the world, instead of being a change agent in the world.

“The deterioration of the black American family is Continued on page A7

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PUBLIC NOTICE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B7235 Doing business as: ROSS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS at 6200 Lake Ming Rd #A3 Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: CHRISTIAN MICHEAL ROSS, 10108 Eagles View St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: CHRISTIAN MICHEAL ROSS The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Aug 20, 2008 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern county on: Sept 24, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: N Moreno, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. 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 to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Sept 24, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (K) PUB: Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B7131 Doing business as: BLUEHORSE INSURANCE CO. at 4831 Panama Ln #A1 Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: PALWINDER SINGH, 4011 Cogburn Ct, Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: PALWINDER SINGH The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: May 1, 2015 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern county on: Sept 19, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: A Zubeldia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. 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 to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Sept 19, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B7246 Doing business as: IMPERIAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE COMPANY at 8218 Ridgegate Ct, Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: EDWARD JERRY SELLERS, 8218 Ridgegate Ct, Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: EDWARD JERRY SELLERS The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern county on: Sept 24, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Garcia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County

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Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. 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 to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Sept 24, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 2018

93305 The business is conducted by: Corporation SIGNED: IBRAHIM HUGAIS, Secretary The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Nov 1, 2013 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Sept 27, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: A Zubeldia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. 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 to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Sept 27, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 10, 17, 24, 31, 2018

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B6384 Doing business as: BILL BRUBAKER CONSULTING at 17840 Kranenburg Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93314 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: WILLIAM LEE BRUBAKER, 17840 Kranenburg Ave. Bakersfield, Ca. 93314 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: WILLIAM LEE BRUBAKER The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Aug 1, 2018 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern county on: Sept 7, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: N Moreno, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. 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 to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Sept 7, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B7024 Doing business as: KOOL LINE EXPRESS at 3523 Gilmore Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93308 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: GEORGE WASHINGTON, 3608 Tori Lorene Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: GEORGE WASHINGTON The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Apr 1, 1993 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern county on: Sept 13, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: A Zubeldia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. 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 to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Sept 13, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B7315 Doing business as: BASIC NUTRITION #5 at 720 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Bakersfield, Ca. 93307 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: HUGAIS UNLIMITED INVESTMENTS, INC CA., 1626 Beale Ave #A Bakersfield, Ca.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B7364 Doing business as: WEIGHT ROOM WARRIORS at 2600 Sablewood Dr, Bakersfield, Ca. 93314 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: ALEXANDER AARON MELISKO, 2600 Sablewood Dr, Bakersfield, Ca. 93314 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: ALEXANDER AARON MELISKO The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Oct 1, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Garcia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. 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 to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Oct 1, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 10, 17, 24, 31, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B7377 Doing business as: ARMIVA CUSTOM GROUP at 1702 Shamrock Way #6 Bakersfield, Ca. 93304 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: ASHOT FAHRADYAN, 1702 Shamrock Way #6 Bakersfield, Ca. 93304 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: ASHOT FAHRADYAN The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Apr 1, 2013 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Oct 1, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: A Zubeldia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. 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 to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows

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transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Sept 27, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: A Zubeldia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. 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 to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Sept 27, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 10, 17, 24, 31, 2018

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B7255 Doing business as: COWLICK HAIR STUDIO at 431 South Mill St, Tehachapi, Ca. 93561 Mailing Address: 22609 Buttercup Ct, Tehachapi, Ca. 93561 County: Kern Full name of registrant: TORRIE DAWN L MICHOLAS, 22609 Buttercup Ct, Tehachapi, Ca. 93561 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: TORRIE DAWN L NICHOLAS The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Sept 24, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Garcia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. 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 to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Sept 24, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 10, 17, 24, 31, 2018

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B7306 Doing business as: SMOKE TREE MOBILE ESTATES at 4401 Hughes Ln, Bakersfield, Ca. 93304 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 490 Roseville, Ca. 95661 County: Kern Full name of registrant: HERITAGE FUNDING CORPORATION CA., 13 Sierragate Plaza, Bldg B, Roseville, Ca. 95678 Full name of registrant: HERITAGE FUNDING IV CA., 13 Sierragate Plaza, Bldg B Roseville, Ca. 95678 The business is conducted by: Limited Partnership SIGNED: JOHN D. MAXEY, General Partner of Bakersfield Parks, LP The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Sept 27, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: A Zubeldia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. 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 to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Sept 27, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 10, 17, 24, 31, 2018

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B7303 Doing business as: RIVERDALE WILLAGE MHP at 811 Roberts Ln, Bakersfield, Ca. 93308 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 490 Roseville, Ca. 95661 County: Kern Full name of registrant: HERITAGE FUNDING CORPORATION CA., 13 Sierragate Plaza, Bldg B, Roseville, Ca. 95678 Full name of registrant: HERITAGE FUNDING IV CA., 13 Sierragate Plaza, Bldg B Roseville, Ca. 95678 The business is conducted by: Limited Partnership SIGNED: JOHN D. MAXEY, General Partner of Bakersfield Parks, LP The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Sept 27, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: A Zubeldia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. 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 to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Sept 27, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 10, 17, 24, 31, 2018

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B7424 Doing business as: CBM CONSULTING at 7205 Etter St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93308 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: MARION CECIL MARTIN, 7205 Etter St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93308 Full name of registrant: BONNIE RAE MARTIN, 7205 Etter St, Bekrsfield, Ca. 93308 The business is conducted by: Married Couple SIGNED: CECIL MARTIN The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Oct 3, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Garcia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. 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 to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B7305 Doing business as: SMOKE TREE RV PARK at 4435 Hughes Ln, Bakersfield, Ca. 93304 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 490 Roseville, Ca. 95661 County: Kern Full name of registrant: HERITAGE FUNDING CORPORATION CA., 13 Sierragate Plaza, Bldg B, Roseville, Ca. 95678 Full name of registrant: HERITAGE FUNDING IV CA., 13 Sierragate Plaza, Bldg B Roseville, Ca. 95678 The business is conducted by: Limited Partnership SIGNED: JOHN D. MAXEY, General Partner of Bakersfield Parks, LP The registrant commenced to

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Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Oct 3, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 10, 17, 24, 31, 2018

County: Kern Full name of registrant: GLORIA LANGARICA, 5222 Montecito Dr, Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: GLORIA LANGARICA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Oct 2, 2018 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Oct 10, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Garcia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. 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 to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Oct 10, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 17, 24, 31, Nov 7, 2018

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER BCV-18-102318 Superior Court of the State of California, for the county of Kern, 1415 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 PETITION OF: MEDOY SUTTON FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: for a decree changing names as follows: Present name CARSON DA-JOUR PETERSON Filed a petition with this court Proposed name CARSON ELIJAH SUTTON THE COURT ORDERS: that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted if no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: Nov 26, 2018 Time: 8:30 a.m.

Dept: 12 The address of the court is: Same as noted above.

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER Date: Sept 26, 2018 JUDEL Commissioner of the Superior Court MEKAY SUTTON, 2121 California Ave #7, Bakersfield, Ca. 93304 Phone: (661) 363-3637 E-Mail: IN PRO PER BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 10, 17, 24, 31, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B7477 2018-B7478 2018-B7479 Doing business as: TKO BEAUTY / BEAUTY BY TKO / BROWS

BY TKO at 4005 Island Mist Ct Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: THAVRIE KUY ORTEGA, 4005 Island Mist Ct, Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: THAVRIE KUY ORTEGA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Oct 1, 2018 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Oct 5, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: A Zubeldia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. 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 to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Oct 5, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 17, 24, 31, Nov 7, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B7755 Doing business as: 1ST PRIORITY ESCROW COMPANY at 900 Truxtun Ave #230, Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: LEVON DOUGLAS BARRISON INC. CA, 5912 Hidden Valley Rd, Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 The business is conducted by: Corporation SIGNED: LEVON BARRISON, President The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Oct 17, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: V Zuniga, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. 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 to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Oct 17, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 17, 24, 31, Nov 7, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B7587 Doing business as: HAIRS2U BY:GLORIA at 8301 Brimhall Rd, #30 Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 Mailing Address: 5222 Montecito Dr, Bakersfield, Ca. 93306

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B7524 Doing business as: HABIBI SMOKE SHOP at 3799 Niles St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: FADI KHALIL, 3799 Niles St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93306 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: FADI KHALIL The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Oct 8, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Bojorquez, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. 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 to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Oct 8, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 17, 24, 31, Nov 7, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B7564 Doing business as: MS POOLS at 10824 Shellabarger Rd, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: ELISEO ARMANDO SOTO, 10824 Shellabarger Rd, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: ELISEO ARMANDO SOTO The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Oct 9, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: A Zubeldia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. 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 to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Oct 9, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 17, 24, 31, Nov 7, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B7508 Doing business as: J.A.M.S at 3507 Big Trail Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: MICHAEL WILLIAM STARK, 3507 Big Trail Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: MICHAEL WILLIAMS STARK The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Oct 8, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Bojorquez, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. 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 to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

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PUBLIC NOTICE Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Oct 8, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 17, 24, 31, Nov 7, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B7449 Doing business as: JMAN’S PLANTS at 6501 Schirra Ct, Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: JACOB ALLAN LONG, 13617 Unity Ct, Bakersfield, Ca. 93314 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: MICHAEL WILLIAMS STARK The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Oct 3, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: N Moreno, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. 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 to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Oct 3, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 17, 24, 31, Nov 7, 2018 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2018-B1799 Business Name you wish to abandon: 4A FOUNDATION Street address of business: 2309 Mirto Ctr, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 County: Kern Mailing address of business: Same Registrant(s) whose wish to abandon the business name: DARNELL WESSON SR, 2309 Mirto Ctr, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Business was conducted by: Individual SIGNED: DARNELL WESSON SR, Owner of Business This statement of abandonment filed on: Oct 8, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: N Moreno Deputy BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 17, 24, 31, Nov 7, 2018 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2018-B0786 Business Name you wish to abandon: CTE Street address of business: 4550 Buck Owens Blvd, Bakersfield, Ca. 93308 County: Kern Mailing address of business: 214 H St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93304 Registrant(s) whose wish to abandon the business name: CAL TRUCK AND EQUIPMENT, LLC, 4550 Buck Owens Blvd, Bakersfield, Ca. 93308 I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Business was conducted by: Limited Liability Company SIGNED: CHARLES WILLIAMS, Owner This statement of abandonment filed on: Oct 8, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: N Moreno Deputy BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 17, 24, 31, Nov 7, 2018 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2018-B5781 Business Name you wish to abandon: JMAN’S PLANTS Street address of business: 6501 Schirra Ct #108 Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 County: Kern Mailing address of business: Same Registrant(s) whose wish to abandon the business name: JACOB ALLAN LONG, 13617 Unity Ct, Bakersfield, Ca. 93314 I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Business was conducted by: Individual SIGNED: JACOB ALLAN LONG This statement of abandonment filed on: Oct 3, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: N Moreno Deputy BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 17, 24, 31, Nov 7, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER BCV-18-102441 Superior Court of the State of California, for the county of Kern, 1415 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 Metro-Justice Building PETITION OF: RYAN GREGARY KENNEMER FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: RYAN GREGARY KENNEMER for a decree changing names as follows: Present name RYAN GREGARY KENNEMER Filed a petition with this court Proposed name RYAN GREGARY JEUNGST THE COURT ORDERS: that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for

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Legal Notices BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER

PUBLIC NOTICE change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted if no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: Nov 29, 2018 Time: 8:30 a.m.

Dept: 12 The address of the court is: Same as noted above.

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER Date: Sept 28, 2018 JUDEL Commissioner of the Superior Court RYAN GREGARY KENNEMER, 2417 Alturas Dr, Bakersfield, Ca. 93305 Phone: (661) 404-8364 E-Mail: IN PRO PER BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 17, 24, 31, Nov 7, 2018 SUMMONS CITACION JUDICIAL NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO) PEDRO GUTIERREZ, an individual; and Does 1-100, inclusive YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (Lo Esta Demandando El Demandante) CROWN ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC CASE NUMBER (Numero del caso) BCL18-011588 NOTICE! You have been sued.

The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days, Read the information below.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this Summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will no protect you.

Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.courtinfor.ca.gov/ selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form.

If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

There are other legal requirements.

You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for fee legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org). the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or be contacting your local or county bar association.

Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIOS despues de que le entregue esta citacion y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copla al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen.

Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfthelp/espanol).

En la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede ms cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede preder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podra quitar su dueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia.

Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que liame a un abogado inmedialamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede liamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, esposible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp/espanol/) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de obogados locales.

The name and address of the court is El nombre y direccion de la corte es): Superior Court of the State of California County of Kern 1415 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre la direccion y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es) LUIS DUENAS SBN 271873 PERSOLVE LEGAL GROUP, LLP 9301 Corbin Ave #1600, Northridge, Ca. 91324 Telephone: (818) 534-3100 Date: (Fecha) March 6, 2018 Clerk (Secretario) M Espinoza, Deputy (Adjunto NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: you are served: as an indivudal defendant.

BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 17, 24, 31, Nov 7, 2018 Order to Show Cause is set for 12/19/2018 at 8:30 a.m. in department 12 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER PUB: Oct 17, 24,31, Nov. 7, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B7692

PUBLIC NOTICE 2018-B7693 2018-B7694 Doing business as: PROVEDENTIS DEI CARE HOME I / PROVEDENTIS DEI CARE HOME II / PROVEDENTIS DEI CARE HOME III at 207 Riesling Vines St, Bakersfield, ca. 93314 Mailing Address: 12703 Eversham Dr, Bakersfield, Ca. 93311 County: Kern Full name of registrant: CAPERNAUM INC. CA, 12703 Eversham Dr, Bakersfield, Ca. 93311 The business is conducted by: Corporation SIGNED: VANNIR MARASIGAN, CEO The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Nov 1, 2017 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Oct 15, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: N Moreno, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. 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 to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Oct 15, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 24, 31, Nov 7, 14, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B7378 Doing business as: RAMOS CONSTRUCTION & REMODEL at 11209 Aimee Way, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: FREDY RAMOS, 11209 Aimee Way, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 Full name of registrant: VERONICA RAMOS, 11209 Aimee Way, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 Full name of registrant: FREDY DANIEL RAMOS, 13913 Taradale Bakersfield, Ca. 93314 Full name of registrant: LUCAS ESTEBAN RAMOS, 11209 Aimee Way Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 The business is conducted by: General Partnership SIGNED: LUCAS RAMOS The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Oct 1, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Garcia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. 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 to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Oct 1, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 24, 31, Nov 7, 14, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B7727 Doing business as: SEGURA TRANSPORTATONS at 10708 Polo Dr, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: GERARDO RAMIREZ SEGURA, JR., 10708 Polo dr, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 Full name of registrant: ALEJANDRO SEGURA, 10708 Polo Dr, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 The business is conducted by: Co-Partners SIGNED: GERARDO SEGURA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Oct 16, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Garcia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. 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 to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Oct 16, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 24, 31, Nov 7, 14, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B7483 Doing business as: WEST END PRODUCTION at 2729 Stolle Ct, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: NOE RODRIGUEZ GONZALEZ, 2729 Stolle Ct, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: NOE RODRIGUEZ GONZALEZ The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A This statement filed with the County

PUBLIC NOTICE Clerk of Kern County on: Oct 5, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Bojorquez, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. 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 to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Oct 5, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 24, 31, Nov 7, 14, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B7561 Doing business as: PETRA’S CLEANING at 3604 Westporte Ct, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: PETRA ARGUELLES, 3604 Westporte Ct, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: PETRA ARGUELLES The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Feb 16, 2011 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Oct 9, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: A Zubeldia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. 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 to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Oct 9, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 24, 31, Nov 7, 14, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B7533 Doing business as: D&L TRANSPORTATION at 3201 Johnson Ct, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: EDUARDO AGAPITO HERRERA, 3201 Johnson Ct, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: EDUARDO AGAPITO HERRERA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Oct 8, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: N Moreno, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. 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 to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Oct 8, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 24, 31, Nov 7, 14, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B7642 Doing business as: SPARTAN SEPTIC PUMPING SVCS at 9007 Kellyann St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: MARIA ELENA ESTRADA CHAVEZ, 9007 Kellyann St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: MARIA ELENA ESTRADA CHAVEZ The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Oct 12, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Garcia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. 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 to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Oct 12, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 24, 31, Nov 7, 14, 2018

PUBLIC NOTICE

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B7627 Doing business as: COLOR COAT RESTORATION INC at 5601 Rosedale Hwy #B Bakersfield, Ca. 93308 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: COLOR COAT RESTORATION INC. CA, 5601 Rosedale Hwy #B Bakersfield, Ca. 93308 The business is conducted by: Corporation SIGNED: GEORGE GUTIERREZ The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Oct 21, 2012 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Oct 11, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Bojorquez, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. 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 to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Oct 11, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 24, 31, Nov 7, 14, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B7591 Doing business as: VILLAGE LIQUOR at 711 Kentucky St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93305 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: JOHN KIM, 5601 3100 Bromley Way, Bakersfield, Ca. 93311 Full name of registrant: BOMI KIM, 3100 Bromley Way, Bakersfield, Ca. 93311 The business is conducted by: Married Couple SIGNED: BOMI KIM The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Jan 1, 2003 This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Oct 10, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: N Moreno, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. 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 to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Oct 10, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 24, 31, Nov 7, 14, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B7616 Doing business as: LEVEL 10 BASKETBALL at 13952 Johnson Rd, Bakersfield, Ca. 93314 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: ROBERT MYRON BOSTAIN, 13952 Johnson Rd, Bakersfield, Ca. 93314 The business is conducted by: Individual SIGNED: ROBERT MYRON BOSTAIN The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Oct 11, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: A Zubeldia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. 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 to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Oct 11, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 24, 31, Nov 7, 14, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B7732 2018-B7733 Doing business as: SORELLA HAIR BOUTIQUE / VII KEY ESSENTIALS at 827 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 Mailing Address: 2900 Ocean Dr, Lancaster, TX. 75146 County: Kern Full name of registrant: KEOSHA LESHAE PORTER, 2900 Ocean Dr, Lancaster, TX. 75146 Full name of registrant: REOSHA ROSELEE SANDERS, 2900 Ocean Rd, Lancaster, TX 75146 The business is conducted by: General Partnership SIGNED: KEOSHA PORTER The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Oct 16, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Bojorquez,

PUBLIC NOTICE

Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. 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 to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Oct 16, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 24, 31, Nov 7, 14, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO: 2018-B7550 Doing business as: JM SERVICES at 4830 Burr St #E Bakersfield, Ca. 93308 Mailing Address: Same County: Kern Full name of registrant: JOSEPH ANDREW LUCERO, 5905 Latina Dr, Bakersfield, Ca. 93308 Full name of registrant: MICHELLE ANN WEST, 5905 Latina Dr, Bakersfield, Ca. 93308 The business is conducted by: Co-Partners

Wednesday, October 24, 2018

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SIGNED: JOSEPH A. LUCERO The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A This statement filed with the County Clerk of Kern County on: Oct 9, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Garcia, Deputy This fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the County Clerk’s Office. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. 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 to a trademark or trade name under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 ET SEQ., business and professions code).

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A) Registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime This statement expires on Oct 9, 2023 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 24, 31, Nov 7, 14, 2018

Street address of business: 9007 Kelliann St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 County: Kern Mailing address of business: Same Registrant(s) whose wish to abandon the business name: MARIA ESTRADA CHAVEZ, 9007 Kelliann St, Bakersfield, Ca. 93313 I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Business was conducted by: Individual SIGNED: MARIA ESTRADA CHAVEZ, DmCleaning Services This statement of abandonment filed on: Oct 12, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Garcia Deputy BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 24, 31, Nov 7, 14, 2018

I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Business was conducted by: General Partnership SIGNED: EDUARDO AGAPITO HERRERA, Owner This statement of abandonment filed on: Oct 8, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: N Moreno Deputy BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 24, 31, Nov 7, 14, 2018

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2018-B3528 Business Name you wish to abandon: DM CLEANING SERVICES

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2018-B7349 Business Name you wish to abandon: D&L TRANSPORTATION Street address of business: 3201 Johnson Ct, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 County: Kern Mailing address of business: Same Registrant(s) whose wish to abandon the business name: EDUARDO AGAPITO HERRERA, 3201 Johnson Ct, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309 DAISY MARISOL MARTINEZ, 3201 Johnson Ct, Bakersfield, Ca. 93309

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2018-B7305 Business Name you wish to abandon: SMOKE TREE RV PARK Street address of business: 4435 Hughes Ln, Bakersfield, Ca. 93304 County: Kern Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 580 Orangevale, Ca. 95662 Registrant(s) whose wish to abandon the business name: HERITAGE FUNDING COPRORATION, 9152 Greenback Ln, Orangevale, ca. 95662 HERITAGE FUNDING IV, 9152 Greenback Ln, Orangevale, Ca. 95662 I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

CITY OF RIDGECREST STATE OF CALIFORNIA NOTICE INVITING SEALED BIDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Ridgecrest invites and will receive sealed bids at the office of the City Clerk of the City of Ridgecrest, Owner of the work, located at 100 West California Avenue, Ridgecrest, California 93555, until the hour of 4:00 PM on November 6, 2018.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The work consists of installing approximately 227 linear feet of 8-inch PVC sewer pipelines in the streets of South Downs Street at West Bowman Road in the City of Ridgecrest. The project will include constructing new 48” standard sewer manholes, removal and abandoning existing sewer manholes, and removing various portions of an existing 8” sewer main as shown on the drawings. Sewer bypass pumping and traffic control will be required to be completed as part of the project construction work.

SITE OF WORK: Project is located at the intersection of South Downs Street and West Bowman Road in the City of Ridgecrest.

COMPLETION OF WORK: All work must be completed within thirty (30) working days after the commencement date stated in the Notice to Proceed.

LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: Liquidated damages of five hundred dollars ($500.00) per working day, as specified in the Special Conditions, shall be paid by the contractor to the City of Ridgecrest for each working day in excess of the time limit stated above that the project is not complete.

OPENING OF BIDS: The bids will be publicly opened and announced at 4:00 p.m. on November 6, 2018 the above mentioned office of the City Clerk.

OBTAINING CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: The contract documents are entitled “SEWER IMPROVEMENTS AT DOWNS STREET AND BOWMAN ROAD”. All contract documents, plans, and specifications must be obtained from the City’s Engineer I, Michael Winters. Plans and specifications will be available on October 9, 2018 for electronic download at no cost. Contact Mr. Michael Winters at mwinters@ridgecrest-ca.gov for access to electronic documents. Upon written request for the electronic bid documents, the City will add the contractor to the Registered Plan Holders List. Only registered plan holders will be permitted to submit a bid for the project.

BID SECURITY: Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified or cashier’s check or bid bond in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total bid price payable to the City of Ridgecrest as a guarantee that the bidder, if its bid is accepted, will promptly execute the contract.

BIDS TO REMAIN OPEN: The bidder shall guarantee the total bid price for a period of sixty (60) calendar days from the date of bid opening.

PREVAILING WAGE REQUIREMENTS: Pursuant to California Labor Code Sections 1770, 1773, 1773.1, 1773.6, and 1773.7, as amended, the applicable prevailing wages for this project have been determined. It City of Ridgecrest shall be mandatory upon the contractor to whom the contract is awarded and upon any subcontractor under him to pay not less than the higher of the Federal and the State prevailing wage rates to all workers employed by them in the execution of the contract. The applicable Federal prevailing wage rates are those that are in effect ten (10) calendar days prior to bid opening; they are set forth on the U.S. Department of Labor website: http://www.wdol.gov/wdol/scafiles/davisbacon/ca31.dvb but are not printed in the Specifications. Lower State wage rates for work classifications not specifically listed in the Federal wage decision are not acceptable. The applicable State prevailing wage rates are set forth on the California Department of Industrial Relations website: http://www. dir.ca.gov/DLSR/PWD but are not printed in the Specifications; these rates are subject to predetermined increases.

DOT HOTLINE: The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) provides a toll-free hotline service to report bid rigging, bidder collusion, or other fraudulent activities. The hotline is available Mondays through Fridays between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. eastern time, at (800) 424-9071. The hotline is part of the DOT’s continuing effort to identify and investigate highway construction contract fraud and abuse and is operated under the direction of the DOT Inspector General. All information will be treated confidentially, and caller anonymity will be respected.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST: in the procurement of supplies, equipment, construction, and services by sub-recipients, the conflict of interest provisions in 24 CFR 85.36, OMB Circular A-110, and 24 CFR 570.611 shall apply.

No employee, officer, or agent of the sub-recipient shall participate in the selection, award, or administration of a contract supported by federal funds if a conflict of interest, real or apparent, would be involved.

RETAINAGE FROM PAYMENT: The contractor may elect to receive one hundred percent (100%) of payment due under the contract from time to time, without retention of any portion of the payment by the City of Ridgecrest, by depositing securities of equivalent value with the City in accordance with the provisions of Section 4590 of the Government Code. Such securities, if deposited by the contractor, shall be valued by the owner, whose decisions on valuation of the securities shall be final. Securities eligible for investment under this provision shall be limited to those listed in Section 16430 of the Government Code or Certificates of Deposit from Banks or Savings & Loan. In order to substitute securities the contractor shall enter into an agreement with the City of Ridgecrest entitled “Agreement Concerning Investment of Funds” as attached to the contract.

ADDRESS AND MARKING OF BID: The envelope enclosing the bid shall be sealed and addressed to the City Clerk, City of Ridgecrest, and delivered or mailed to Ridgecrest City Hall, 100 West California Avenue, Ridgecrest, California 93555. The envelope shall be plainly marked in the upper left-hand corner with the name and address of the bidder and shall bear the words “BID FOR SEWER IMPROVEMENTS AT DOWNS STREET AND BOWMAN ROAD”, bid opening at 4:00 p.m. on November 6, 2018. The certified or cashier’s check, money order, or bidder’s bond shall be enclosed in the same envelope with the bid.

CONTRACTOR LICENSE CLASSIFICATION: The project will require the prime contractor to be in possession of a valid, appropriate State of California Contractor’s License. No bid will be accepted from a contractor who is not duly licensed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 9, Division III of the Business and Professions Code. Bids will only be accepted from contractors holding a General Engineering Contractor Class A, Pipeline Contractor Class C-34, or Sanitation System Contractor Class C-42.

City of Ridgecrest Effective January 1, 2015, in order to be awarded and to perform work on public works projects, prime contractors and subcontractors must possess and maintain registration with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) at https://efiling.dir.ca.gov/PWCR. This is a separate requirement from the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) licensing requirement. See the Special Provisions for additional details.

PRE-BID MEETING: A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on October 30, 2018 at City Hall, 100 West California Avenue, Ridgecrest, California. This meeting is to inform bidders of project requirements and subcontractors of subcontracting and material supply opportunities. Bidders’ attendance at this meeting is not mandatory.

PROJECT ADMINISTRATION: All questions relative to this project prior to the opening of bids shall be directed to the City Public Works Department 760-499-5083.

OWNER’S RIGHTS RESERVED: The City of Ridgecrest reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any informality in a bid and to make awards to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder as it may best serve the interest of the owner.

By: ____________________________________ Dated: ___________________________ Ricca Charlon, City Clerk Published Bakersfield News Observer October 10, 24, 2018

Wednesday, October 24, 2018

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Legal Notices & Sports

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Business was conducted by: Limited Partnership SIGNED: JOHN D. MAXEY, CFO, Heritage Funding Corporation, Heritage Funding IV This statement of abandonment filed on: Oct 10, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Garcia Deputy BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 24, 31, Nov 7, 14, 2018

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ISABELLE VERCY CASE NUMBER: BPB-17-002909 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of ISABELLE VERCY A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by PATRICK CROYLE in the Superior Court of California, County of KERN THE PETITION FOR PROBATE REQUESTS THAT: PATRICK CROYLE be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decendent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate.

The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval.

Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: APR 11, 2019 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept: P located at 1215 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100.

The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. IF you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (for DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate code section 1250. A request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for petitioner: WAYNE SILVA Attorney at Law #96694 912 Perdew Ave #C Ridgecrest, Ca. 935455 Phone: (760) 446-5300 Fax: (760) 446-1107 E-Mail: wayne@ waynesilvalaw.com Attorney for: PATRICK CROYLE

of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100.

The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. IF you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (for DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate code section 1250. A request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for petitioner: MARK A. LESTER, Esq. THERESA A. LOSS, Esq. JONES & LESTER, LLP 300 E. Esplanade Dr #1200 Oxnard, CA 93036-1247 Phone: (805) 604-2655 Fax: (805) 604-2656 E-Mail: molester@joneslester. com Attorney for: EPHRAM and ODETTE NEHME, Trustees of the Nehme Family Trust, dtd 7-1-95

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO: 2018-B7306 Business Name you wish to abandon: SMOKE TREE MOBILE ESTATES Street address of business: 4401 Hughes Ln, Bakersfield, Ca. 93304 County: Kern Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 580 Orangevale, Ca. 95662 Registrant(s) whose wish to abandon the business name: HERITAGE FUNDING COPRORATION, 9152 Greenback Ln, Orangevale, ca. 95662 HERITAGE FUNDING IV, 9152 Greenback Ln, Orangevale, Ca. 95662 I declare that all information in this Statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information, which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Business was conducted by: Limited Partnership SIGNED: JOHN D. MAXEY, CFO, Heritage Funding Corporation, Heritage Funding IV This statement of abandonment filed on: Oct 10, 2018 MARY B BEDARD County Clerk By: J Garcia Deputy BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 24, 31, Nov 7, 14, 2018 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER BCV-18-102332 Superior Court of the State of California, for the county of Kern, 1415 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 PETITION OF: JACQUELYN ANN ZUCH FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: JACQUELYNN ANN ZUCH for a decree changing names as follows: Present name JACQUELYN ANN ZUCH Filed a petition with this court Proposed name JACKIE WILLIAMS THE COURT ORDERS: that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted if no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: Nov 28, 2018 Time: 8:30 a.m.

Dept: 12 The address of the court is: Same as noted above.

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER Date: Sept 26, 2018 JUDEL Commissioner of the Superior Court JACQUELYN A. ZUCH, P.O. Box 623 Kernville, Ca. 93238 Phone: (760) 382-6084 E-Mail: IN PRO PER BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 24, 31, Nov 7, 14, 2018

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER BCV-18-102440 Superior Court of the State of California, for the county of Kern, 1415 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 Metro Div PETITION OF: JESSE EUGENE SHERMAN FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: JESSE EUGENE SHERMAN for a decree changing names as follows: Present name JESSE UEGENE SHERMAN Filed a petition with this court Proposed name JESSE EUGENE LOVAN THE COURT ORDERS: that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted if no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: Nov 29, 2018 Time: 8:30 a.m.

Dept: 12 The address of the court is: Same as noted above.

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER Date: Sept 28, 2018 JUDEL Commissioner of the Superior Court JESSE UEGEN SHERMAN, 11017 Baron Ave, Bakersfield, Ca. 93312 Phone: (661) 378-5425 E-Mail: IN PRO PER BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 24, 31, Nov 7, 14, 2018

BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 24, 31, Nov 7, 2018

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF CLYDE L. BARBEAU aka CLYDE LEE BARBEAU CASE NUMBER: BPB-18-003032 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of CLYDE L. BARBEAU aka CLYDE LEE BARBEAU A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by EPHRAM and ODETTE NEHME, Trustees of the Nehme Family Trust, dtd 7-1-95 in the Superior Court of California, County of KERN THE PETITION FOR PROBATE REQUESTS THAT: EPHRAM NEHME and ODETTE NEHME be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decendent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval.

Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: Nov 15, 2018 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept: P located at 1215 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance

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BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 24, 31, Nov 7, 2018

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF PATRICIA A. BARBEAU aka PATRICIA ANN BARBEAU aka PAT BARBEAU CASE NUMBER: BPB-18-003031 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of PATRICIA A. BARBEAU aka PATRICIA ANN BARBEAU aka PAT BARBEAU A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by EPHRAM and ODETTE NEHME, Trustees of the Nehme Family Trust, dtd 7-1-95 in the Superior Court of California, County of KERN THE PETITION FOR PROBATE REQUESTS THAT: EPHRAM NEHME and ODETTE NEHME be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decendent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval.

Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: Nov 15, 2018 Time: 8:30 A.M. Dept: P located at 1215 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, Ca. 93301 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100.

The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. IF you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (for DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate code section 1250. A request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for petitioner: MARK A. LESTER, Esq. THERESA A. LOSS, Esq. JONES & LESTER, LLP 300 E. Esplanade Dr #1200 Oxnard, CA 93036-1247 Phone: (805) 604-2655 Fax: (805) 604-2656 E-Mail: molester@joneslester. com Attorney for: EPHRAM and ODETTE NEHME, Trustees of the Nehme Family Trust, dtd 7-1-95 BAKERSFIELD NEWS OBSERVER (E) PUB: Oct 24, 31, Nov 7, 2018

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D. J. Knox running for the score vs. Ohio State. Knox brought back memories Purdue Walter Camp All-American Leroy Keys. (Purdue Athletics courtesy photo)

By Earl Heath Contributing Sports Writer Purdue’s running back D.J. Knox and Houston’s linebacker Austin Robinson were named winners of the Walter Camp Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week.

Knox rushed for 138 yards and three touchdowns as Purdue took down second-ranked Ohio State, 49-20. The senior running back from Fairburn, Georgia scored on runs of 1, 42 and 40 yards as the Boilermakers’ recorded their biggest upset since 1984. With the victory, Purdue improved to 4-3, 3-1 in the Big Ten Conference. Knox is the first Purdue player to receive the award since Kawann Short. (Nov. 13, 2015) With his efforts Knox reminds many of former Perdue stand out Le-

roy Keys. Keyes was the teams first Walter Camp All-American in 1968 and two way player in the 1968 Rose Bowl.

On the Defensive side it was Austin Robinson of Houston who recorded a career-high 21 tackles (11 solo), including 4.5 for losses, and two quarterback sacks. His Houston Cougars defeated Navy, 49-36. With the victory, the Cougars improved to 6-1, 3-0 in the American Athletic Conference. The Senior Linebacker from Pearland, Texas is the eighth Cougar player to earn the Player of the week award since 2004 and the first since Steve Taylor (November 2016).

South Carolina State Coach Prepares to Exit Alma Mater

Buddy Pough with team. (SCSU.edu)

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia In South Carolina sports lore, no program is more revered by African Americans than the South Carolina State University Bulldogs. And, not many coaches are as beloved as Oliver “Buddy” Pough.

When the Bulldogs face Delaware State on Saturday, Oct. 20 at Oliver C. Dawson Stadium, it’s quite possibly the last homecoming game for Pough, who’s not expected to return to the sidelines next year.

“Well, we haven’t officially called it quits yet, but my contract is done,” Pough told NNPA Newswire this week.

He said it’s been an up and down experience, first playing for and then coaching at his Alma Mater. Like he’s well-known for, Pough’s characterization of an “up and down” experience is modest.

He’s spent nearly 30 years at South Carolina State as a student, athlete, assistant coach and head coach.

“We won 16 Mid-Eastern Atlantic Conference championships since the conference started in 1970,” said Willie Jeffries, a former Bulldogs head coach and college football hall of famer.

“That’s more than triple the championships of the next school in line and Buddy is responsible for 12 of those championships,” said Jeffries, Pough’s mentor.

“Buddy played in two of those championship seasons, he participated in four as an assistant coach and he’s won six himself as head coach,” Jeffries said.

Pough entered this year, his 17th and possible final season as head coach of the Bulldogs, with an impressive 120-64 record, including 94-33 in the MEAC. At least a half dozen of his players have gone onto the NFL. His overall conference record at South Carolina State trails only Jeffries.

“He’s nine wins shy of the record and I was hoping he would stay on and break the record,” said Jeffries, who dines weekly with Pough and the two serve on several boards and committees together.

“I would view that as keeping it in the family.”

Pough said he hasn’t completely closed the door on a return, but as of now, he doesn’t expect to be back.

“I’ve had the opportunity to head one of the most important part of our university,” Pough said.

“Football in South Carolina is pretty big stuff and you, as head coach, are given the responsibility that’s so near and dear to people so you want to do the best job possible, respect the institution and uphold the tradition.”

Prior to taking the reins at South Carolina State, Pough spent five seasons as an assistant at the University Of South Carolina (USC), the last three as a running backs coach under legendary coach Lou Holtz.

During his stint at USC, he helped build the Gamecocks into one of the top offensive teams in the Southeastern Conference.

USC made back-to-back appearances in the Outback Bowl in 2000 and 2001. Before going to USC, Pough was one of the top high school coaches in the Palmetto State, leading Fairfield-Central to a perfect 15-0 record in 1996 and claiming the Class AAA state title, according to the school’s website.

He earned South Carolina High School League Coach-of-the-Year honors for his efforts, the first of such three honors. Pough also had coaching stints at Keenan High in Columbia, where he built the Raiders into one of the top Class AAA teams in the state.

In his final two seasons (1973 and 1974) as a player for South Carolina

State, the Orangeburg native and former offensive lineman helped the Bulldogs to a 15-7-1 record, a league crown and back-to-back postseason appearances seasons.

After graduating in 1975, he joined the staff at nearby Orangeburg-Wilkinson High (1976-79), before returning to his alma mater as an assistant coach in 1979.

The Bulldogs made consecutive trips to the Div. 1-AA playoffs (1981 & 1982) during his tenure as an assistant.

“I’ve tried to encourage young men to do good in school and to be good and respectable citizens and to give back to the community,” Pough said.

“That’s my most important role here which is to encourage these young me to be good citizens and I never sugar coat anything,” he said.

Those are traits Jeffries helped to instill in him.

“When my father died in the 1980s, Coach Jeffries became that person that I leaned on the most,” Pough said.

“We are still close. He’s in and out of my house and I’m in and out of his. It’s been a special relationship that’s lasted since we met in the early 1970s when he was head coach and I was a sophomore payer.”

Jeffries continues to be Pough’s biggest supporter.

“I want him to stay. I don’t know that there’s a coach out there that’s as good a football coach as Buddy is,” Jeffries said.

“He came up under me and I could always depend on him. He was a starting offensive linemen for me and he played real well. He majored in mathematics and that told me that this was a smart kid who was a stickler for detail.”

Jeffries called Pough a great technician who’s fantastic at teaching the fundamentals of football.

“He coaches his coaches,” Jeffries said.

Pough said his love for Bulldogs football at times has him fantasizing about his playing days.

When told that NNPA advertising executive Steven Larkin recalled a key block he made as a player to help the Bulldogs win a title, Pough laughed.

“I think I was a lot better player in my mind than I actually was,” he said.

“I was a short fat offensive linemen who probably should have just been happy to be out there. I had a great time and if I could go back to college and play at South Carolina State, I would.”

Pough has become a community treasure and, among the many honors and accolades, he was just named as one of the 12 individuals featured in the 2019 South Carolina Department of Education African-American History Calendar sponsored by AT&T. The calendar annually honors 12 individuals who have made significant contributions to South Carolina and their professions, and serve as role models to the students and citizens of the state.

“My most important thing is the relationships I’ve had over the years with other coaches, and my players,” Pough said. “I’ve had a great relationship with faculty members, teachers … you rub off on the association that you have.”

If this is his last hurrah as head coach, Pough said he knows the ideal way to say goodbye.

“I want to win the rest of my games, that would be great,” he said.

“But, what I want most is for us to play as good as we can and for all the guys to do good in school. I want to continue treating guys the right way as we go off into the sunset.

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RIHANNA SAYS NO TO SUPER BOWL Rihanna said she’s showing solidarity with Colin Kaepernick and NFL players who have been protesting racial disparities and police violence against blacks and other minorities by kneeling during the playing of the national anthem.

Social Media Explodes!

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia When the National Football League invited Rihanna to perform at the upcoming Super Bowl, the 9-time Grammy winner and Fenty business mogul took a knee.

Reportedly, the pop princess not only said, “No,” but her words were more like, “Hell no.”

Rihanna said she’s showing solidarity with Colin Kaepernick and NFL players who have been protesting racial disparities and police violence against blacks and other minorities by kneeling during the playing of the national anthem.

Rihanna’s reps didn’t immediately respond to requests from the NNPA Newswire for comment and an NFL spokesman said he wasn’t authorized to talk about the Super Bowl halftime show.

“Rihanna was the front-runner for next year’s Super Bowl halftime show,” NBC’s Today Show reported, quoting an unnamed source. The Network also reported that Rihanna’s friend and fellow superstar Pink also turned the NFL down in support of Kaepernick.

“CBS and the NFL reached out to Rihanna first, who after thinking about the offer, decided to pass due to the NFL and the situation regarding players kneeling,” The Today Show reported, again quoting a source.

“The offer and exposure would have been great for Rihanna as she’s planning a new album and tour but she stuck to what’s right in her eyes,” the source added.

The refusal by Rihanna, whose hits include “Umbrella,” “Work,” and “Diamonds,” likely came as a shock to NFL and CBS officials because the Super Bowl halftime show is the biggest stage in pop music and routinely commands an audience of more than 100 million people.

Some halftime show performances have been legendary. Some were great and others not-so-good.

Historically, the Superbowl halftime show has helped to boost the music and CD sales of artists like, Prince, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Beyoncé, U2, Madonna, The Rolling Stones, and Bruce Springsteen.

Social media exploded in support of Rihanna after she turned down the biggest stage in the world.

“I’m so here for @Rihanna turning down Super Bowl

Rihanna sings during The Concert for Valor in Washington, D.C. Nov. 11, 2014. (DoD News photo by EJ Hersom / Wikimedia Commons) halftime to support @Kaepernick7. If you don’t stand for something, you’ll fall for anything,” wrote Twitter user @ DaPrincess.

Tweeted @okayplayer: “In case you need another reason to love @Rihanna …” @Shereeny tweeted that Rihanna was “a true queen” for turning down the Super Bowl in support of Kaeper-

nick.

Facebook and Instagram users were just as supportive, many noting that with a superstar making such a bold statement, Kaepernick’s message might finally begin to penetrate inside the offices of NFL teams whose owners appear to have continually mistaken the former quarterback’s kneeling as an afront to veterans and the American flag.

Kaepernick has maintained that he began kneeling

during the playing of the national anthem as a way to bring attention to ongoing police brutality and other social ills, particularly in minority communities.

“Awesome,” Facebook user Aaron E. Wilson wrote of Rihanna’s reported decision. “I might just have to buy an album or two of hers.”

Bill Cosby’s Life in Prison: Comedian Gets First Visit

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By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Since Bill Cosby was sentenced to prison more than 20 days ago, tabloid stories have run the gamut of speculation, inuendo and outright sensationalism.

No, both his publicists and jail officials say, he wasn’t attacked with a chicken patty or a hotdog.

No, he didn’t get pushed or fall down a flight of stairs – there aren’t any stairs to fall down where Cosby is being held. And he has not asked talk show queen Wendy Williams to visit him.

The biggest tabloid story that’s made the rounds is that Camille Cosby, his wife of more than a half century, has filed for divorce and taking the couple’s estimated $400 million fortune and bolted.

In his first non-attorney visit at the newly constructed State Correctional Institute Phoenix, not terribly far from his Montgomery County, Pennsylvania estate, Cosby was surprised to welcome his longtime publicists Andrew Wyatt and Ebonee Benson on Monday.

Camille Cosby had arranged the visit and wanted it to be a surprise.

“You know, a person says that they are okay, but you really need to lay eyes on them. At least that’s how I feel,” said Benson, who along with Wyatt spoke of their visit exclusively with NNPA Newswire and radio host Frankie Darcell of WDAS and iHeart Radio in Philadelphia.

The pair said they wanted to share their visit with African Americans and on platforms that would allow their comments to air unfettered.

They said Cosby’s predicament is bigger than the comedian and should be vital to all black Americans who have been victimized by what has proven to be a one-sided Criminal Justice System.

Wyatt said Cosby got a kick out of hearing about published reports that he was attacked by other inmates with a chicken patty and a hot dog and that he’s mistreated.

“He laughed,” Wyatt said. “The staff has been nothing but professional and none of that stuff has happened.”

“He said it’s just that the mainstream media is continuing its efforts to try and stop him from getting the facts out. He said to look at the facts, ‘I shouldn’t be here, but I’m here. But, I will be able to write about it, write music about it. They can put you away, but they can’t take away your memory, your life experience.’”

Sporting a full beard and appearing in great health, Cosby told Wyatt and Benson that his imprisonment has afforded him an opportunity to continue to preach about social justice.

“He has been able to speak with other inmates about their situation and impart advice,” Wyatt said.

“Mr. Cosby loves hearing other stories of the inmates whom he calls residents. It’s that psychology part of him that takes them into his laboratory. He tells them, ‘You don’t have to swear or curse, this is what you do.’ He’s doing what he always has on the lecture circuit.

“Mr. Cosby said Malcolm X, Martin Luther King Jr., and Nelson Mandela helped him prepare for this chapter of his life. He said they told him that if he was going to continue to fight for civil rights, something like this was bound

to happen and he’s been prepared for it and he knows he’s in prison not for rape, but for infidelity. He knows he’s innocent and he’s kept his head up.”

Wyatt and Benson said Camille Cosby has continued to direct the legal team on her husband’s behalf.

It was Camille Cosby who ultimately made the call to replace her husband’s former attorneys and she regularly plots strategy.

Cosby, who grew up in the Philadelphia projects, also described his living conditions.

“He said the bed lies on thick steel or concrete and he’s allowed to make phone calls, but he’s still being assessed right now so he’s not in general population,” Wyatt said.

“He follows the rules and respects the guards. They’ve given him a cane and, because he’s blind, they have a trustee to help him.”

As in nearly every maximum-security prison, the facility is surrounded by razor-wire, gates and concrete walls.

However, because it’s new, there is a refreshingly nice look to it.

He has hot water and the ability to shower.

And, Cosby continues to fight for his freedom.

“He says we, his team, are part of what he calls this revolution,” Wyatt said.

“When you look at his case, they convicted him with no evidence, no DNA evidence, no forensic evidence and on the word of a woman who isn’t even American.” Both Wyatt and Benson said Cosby remains confident in his pending appeal. “He has never been in any legal trouble before, so this is brand new for him,” Benson said.

“At 81 years-old, he’s never had any problems with the law, never any legal issues until this case but he’s positive and talking to people and he’s concerned not about himself, but about others who might find themselves in his position,” she said.

Wyatt said his boss has grown a full beard and when asked whether he and Benson felt compelled to want to groom him or encourage him to shave, both Wyatt and Benson said no.

“He’s good. He looks really good,” Benson said.

“He’s sharp and he talked about what his team is doing on the outside and his wife, who has been so supportive,” Wyatt said.

“He’s doing great, disregard what you’re reading. We want people to really know that this man is an American citizen and he hasn’t been treated like an American citizen.

He’s behind bars for infidelity.

“The reason he says, and we say, that this is bigger than Bill Cosby is, for other black people, this could be your son, your father, your family member. They are trying to change the laws. Sexual assault is the only crime you can be convicted of with no evidence and no proof and we’ve seen the justice system and how it works with recent major things happening with [Supreme Court Justice] Brett Kavanaugh, or Harvey Weinstein.

“The judicial system is not the same for people of color. This is about civil rights. If people don’t start paying attention, a lot more freedoms are going to be taken away.

Remember, just last week a white woman accused a little black boy of sexual assault. Pay attention. Stay woke.”

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It’s Time We Start Acting Responsibly When it Comes to Our Allergies

By Adeyinka Glover South Kern Sol I’m often asked, “What are you allergic to?”

I always respond, “Everything.”

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itations. I’ve lived with allergies all my life, but I’ve never wanted them to define me.

I try to be responsible about my allergies. I taste test anything new, and I ask my friends to taste food before me.

If I’m at a restaurant, I ask for the ingredients in dishes, and I make necessary modifications to my orders.

My allergies and my perspective on them have been weighing heavily on my mind lately.

I read a news story recently about a young boy in England with a dairy allergy who died after being exposed to cheese.

And this week, actress Gina Rodriguez ate a pastry before she went on air on “The Talk.” Unbeknownst to her, the pastry contained blueberries, a food she is allergic to.

Following the incident while on national television, she said she is “deathly allergic to blueberries.” She made light of the situation and said, “We’re good. We’re good.”

The minute-long clip hit me so hard. I recognized what she did, because I do the exact same thing — I minimize the severity of my allergies. I don’t want people to worry about me. I don’t like attention for a limitation in my life.

I should mention I almost died three years ago due to my allergies. I almost died because I didn’t want anyone to worry about me. My life could have ended at age 27.

Because of my near-death experience, I feel it is important to tell my story.

For my 27th birthday, a coworker took me out to lunch. On the limited menu were crepes and paninis.

When deciding what to order, I asked the woman ringing us up what is pesto, and what are the ingredients. She told me it contains spinach and olive oil. That’s it.

I decide on the chicken pesto, and my coworker and I order one chocolate crepe to share.

We got our food, and it looked delicious. I began eating my sandwich, potatoes and the crepe.

Suddenly, I started to feel hot. My mouth felt funny.

I knew something was wrong, but I couldn’t identify the source.

I finally told my coworker something was wrong. I ask her, “Do you think there could be nuts in this sandwich?”

She said, “Possibly.”

Although she knew of my allergies, I didn’t alert my coworker of the gravity of the situation.

I asked the waitress if the pesto contained nuts. She wasn’t sure, so she asked someone in the kitchen. She came back and notified me it did.

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I felt like I was fighting to survive.

We left the restaurant, and I didn’t let my coworker know how concerned I was about my health and very existence.

At that moment, I decided to take the rest of the day off work. I felt like my body was working overtime to make it through the reaction.

My coworker drove us back to work. Once at work, I just needed to collect my things, go home and lay down.

On my way home, I felt hot, and the inside of my cheeks felt tight. I realized I needed to take medicine now.

I stopped by a Walgreen’s and bought some Benadryl. I needed it more than ever. Nuts are my worst allergy. I don’t mess with nuts. They close my airways, and I can’t breathe.

It took me a while to realize my body was reacting. I very rarely ingest nuts — so I didn’t recognize my body’s reaction. My nut reaction was foreign to me — especially given the quantity I ingested.

As someone who likes to get things right, I messed up in every way that day. I should have told my coworker how serious it was. I should have told her I was scared. I should have taken my Epi-pen, been taken to the hospital, been administered medication and been monitored for hours by medical professionals. Because of my fears, I forgot everything I was taught. I failed myself that day.

I’ve done much better since then. However, after hearing about the young boy in Texas and watching the clip of Gina Rodriguez, I realized I can do so much more by sharing my story.

We should all act responsibly when it comes to our allergies. To help, I have a few suggestions. If you have allergies, be honest with yourself about their severity. Keep your medication on you and in the places you frequent. Share your allergies with people who should know, whether it be your classmates, your employer or your friends. Develop a plan if you react. Share that plan with people and practice that plan. I promise moving forward I will do the same.

Whether or not you have allergies, become educated about allergies. If you are a food service employer, prioritize the food handler training. Make sure the training focuses on allergies. If you are preparing food for family and friends or an audience you are not already familiar with, ask about food sensitivities. Be cognizant of reusing silverware from one food to another without washing it first. If you are parent, observe your kids and how they respond to food. And if you are a teacher, as you help nurture your students’ interpersonal relationships, let them know how important it is to respect allergies.

Adeyinka Glover lives in Bakersfield and is an attorney with Leadership Counsel for Justice and Accountability.

Are We Still Slaves?

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staggering,” Stephens said.

“If you ask a young black American what they want to be when they grow up, most will say they want to be a rapper/singer, football player, basketball player, or baseball player, and that is if they can tell you what they would like to be at all,” she said.

“No one tells them that only 0.03 percent make it to pro basketball, 0.08 percent make it pro football, and 0.45 percent make it pro baseball.

“We have a 40 percent dropout rate, for every 100,000 black men in the U.S., 4,777 are in prison or jail; for every 100,000 black American women, there are 743 in jail or prison, and 72 percent of black American women, and teens are unwed mothers.”

Historians at the James Madison Montpelier in Virginia said that it’s no accident that the U.S. Constitution opens with a message of inclusivity, establishing “justice” and ensuring “domestic tranquility” for the people.

However, it’s what that most famous preamble – and, indeed, the rest of the document – doesn’t address that’s more telling: The Constitution’s authors omit the vital distinction between their view of the differences between persons and property and, in doing so, ultimately protect one of history’s most oppressive institutions: Slavery.

I Have a Felony Conviction....

Can I Vote?

Continued from page A1 ging, Blair couldn’t find any proof in the Alabama criminal record database of the information that Mack provided.

Mack was able to secure and fax to Blair court minutes of his case and various appeals, showing that his conviction had, in fact, been reduced several years post-sentence.

John Paul, an organizer with the Alabama Voting Rights Project and Mack went to the registrar in Tuscaloosa with that record in hand. Together, they advocated for Mack’s rights. Mack was able to register to vote for the first time in his life. Mack texted Blair: “This feeling is the best.”

CLC is working to help others across the country through its Restore Your Vote campaign. The campaign includes a resource that helps to educate those with past convictions in all 50 states about their rights, as well as on-the-ground efforts in Arizona, Nevada and Texas. #RestoreYourVote

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