Kern River Courier May 8, 2015

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You can almost hearthe old fashioned music.

On Saturday, May 9from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. atthe Kern River ValleyMuseum, they will cele-brate the history of theValley with the Kern RiverValley Historical Society’s

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Wednesday 6 p.m.Storage, IsabellaReservoir44,993 acre-feet

2015 Reservoir peak47,666 acre-feet

Pool maximum568,075 acre-feet

Pool safety limit360,000 acre-feet

Upper KernInflow 274 cfsLower KernOutflow 327 cfsBorel Canal Outflow 0 cfs (stopped)

Data from U.S. ArmyCorps of Engineers

cfs=cubic feet per second1 cu.ft. = 7.48 U.S. gallons1 ac.ft.= 325,851 U.S. gal.*(5-hr average Kernville)

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Friday, May 8, 2015 Serving the Kern River & Isabella Lake Communities www.kernrivercourier.com Vol. 15 No. 12

History days.You will smell the Dutch

ovens cooking, feel theenergy at the antiqueengine and tractor exhibit. Come on by. Inside aneager staff will show youaround. Be sure to checkout the Museum’s newmap room. It has greatinformation about thearea. You will also see just

how butter is made andtaste it on homemadebread. The gold exhibithas several methods forseparating the gold fromeverything else. Have youever seen a rocker box?

Friends from the NuuiCuuni Center will be join-ing the festivities withinteresting crafts on dis-play. Also demonstrations

Historyon

Exhibit

of rawhide work andscroll-saw art.

Put on your duds.There will be a pioneerdress contest at 2 p.m.with music and exhibits allday. Taste Dutch ovencooking about 12:30 p.m.and butter churningmorning and afternoon.Free refreshments andadmission are included.

livescience.comCourier FYI

According to RemyMelina on live-science.com, the time-honored “I LoveMom” tattoo is deeplyingrained in our cul-ture. It seems the icon-ic bright red heart,encircled in a bannerribbon emblazed with“Mom,” has beenaround “forever,” andaccording to tattooartists, it isn’t goinganywhere.■ The “I Love Mom”tattoo first becamepopular during WorldWar II. As U.S. Navysailors traveled theworld, they got tattoosto document theirmemories. Tattoo par-lors popped up nearmilitary bases and tat-toos came into vogue,according to JohnGray’s book “I LoveMom: An IrreverentHistory of the Tattoo.”Aside from wanting toexpress their patriot-ism, the homesicksailors started torequest “mom” or“mother” tattoos as asentimental reminderof home.■ “The tattoo is defi-nitely more popularthis time of year,” saidDavid Beadle, a tattooartist at Mom’s Tattoosin Austin, Texas.“Anytime mom isremembered, the tat-too’s popularity picksup.” ■ Men and women ofall ages get them, tat-too artists say. “We getat least one personevery month comingin to get that tattoo,”Beadle said. “‘Mom’will never go out ofstyle,” Aviva Yael, co-author of “No Regrets:The Best, Worst, &Most #$%*ingRidiculous TattoosEver,” “Everybodyloves their mom.”

Local history will be on exhibitSaturday, May 9 from 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. at the Kern RiverValley Museum, 49 Big BlueRoad, Kernville

Michael BatelaanKern River courier

Pastor DanSchlenskersuffershumiliation.

Sally Meeks, KCFDCourier 4-1-1

The Kern County FireDepartment is hosting aWildfire AwarenessExpo in Kernville thisweekend. This commu-nity event is suited to thecommunities in wildfireprone areas to providethe residents with valu-able information onwildfire awareness, haz-ard reduction guidelinesand emergency pre-paredness.

In addition to the KernCounty Fire SeasonalWildland Firefightingcrews and equipment ondisplay, there will becooperative firefightingagencies such as CalFire, United StatesForest Service andBureau of LandManagement with theirequipment in atten-dance. All of theseorganizations work

Wildfire Awareness Expo Saturday

KCFDCourier 9-1-1

Just before 9:45 a.m.Sunday morning, theKern County FireDepartment received a

dogs to residents.The Forest Service

will be participating inthe Kernville Fire Expo

Michael Batelaan/Kern River Courier

Fire plug - Local fire agencies will asemble at Riverside Park inKernville Saturday to promote wildfire awareness.

Hazard reduction equals fire hazard

See Hazard,page 12

call from a homeownerin Squirrel Valley nearLake Isabella reporting agrass fire threatening

this weekend. They willhave at least one engine,probably a crew buggy,a few fire preventionpersonnel, and ofcourse… Smokey Bear!They will be helping theCounty get the word outabout the importance ofhazard reductions, butalso getting the OneLess Spark, One LessWildfire message out tothe public.

Additional communi-ty organizations such asMarley’s Mutts, theAmerican Red Cross,local area CERT teams,local Fire Safe Council,Kern County Sheriff’sOffice, and Kern CountyAnimal Services will bein attendance to provideinformation to the com-munity.

The Kern Valley expowill be held in Kernvilleat Riverside Park onSaturday, May 9 from 11a.m. to 2 p.m

together to keep thesecommunities safe fromwildfire. Crews will begrilling and serving hot

Michael BatelaanCourier Report

This week, the ArmyCorps of Engineers metwith local residents in twomeetings to report andreceive public commenton the draft Phase II RealEstate Acquisition and

Relocation EnvironmentalAssessment for theIsabella Dam SafetyModification Project,released in April.

About eleven Corpsrepresentatives were onhand to meet with 11 par-ticipants at the Kernvillemeeting and 29 at the

Lake Isabella meeting.The Corps discussed

the temporary reloca-tion of the Corps opera-tion and maintenancefacility, the demolition ofthe old facility, and theproposed new locationof the facility at dam

See Dam, page 12

CorpsPresentsPhase ll

Real EstateAquisitionandRelocationfor coment

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“It’s what the valley reads”

■ Women's self defense classMay 8Luz Polcik, an Edward Jones financial advisorin Lake Isabella, is sponsoring a Mother’s Daycelebration. Donna Ingram will presentresources to empower women for selfdefense from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, May8 at the Edward Jones office at 5520 LakeIsabella Blvd., Suite G-6 in Lake Isabella. Call760-379-1722.

■ History DayMay 9The Kern River Valley Historical Society ishaving their annual History Day at the KernValley Museum from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. onSaturday, May 9 at 49 Big Blue Road,Kernville. Call 760-376-6683.

■ Wildfire awareness expoMay 9The Kern County Fire Department will behosting a Wildfire Awareness Expo to pro-vide residents with valuable information onwildfire awareness, hazard reduction guide-lines and emergency preparedness. The KernValley expo will be held in Kernville atRiverside Park on Saturday, May 9 from 11a.m. to 2 p.m.

■ Eagles chili cook-offMay 9The Eagles’ Chili Cook-off is open to the pub-lic on Saturday, May 9. Cooking starts at 11a.m. Cook your best red or green chili. Seewho wins Mr. Hot Sauce and Miss ChiliPepper and the Shoot and Holler contest.

Dinner from 5 to 7 p.m.

■ Upper River Clean UpMay 10 Meet at Headquarters Campground aboveRiverkern at 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 10. Formore information or to RSVP, call 760-376-2963, 360-324-8178, 760-376-6459 or email:[email protected]

■ Upper River Clean UpMay 11Meet at Headquarters Campground aboveRiverkern at 9 a.m. on Monday, May 11. Formore information or to RSVP, call 760-376-2963, 360-324-8178, 760-376-6459 or email:[email protected]

■ Assistance for VeteransMay 12The Bakersfield Vet Center counselor will beat the Senior Center/Veterans Hall from 9a.m. until 3 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12. Forthose Veterans attending the Bakersfield VAClinic for counseling, their families and anyVeteran that feels the need to readjust tocivilian life after service in a combat theatre-call at 661-323-VETS (8387) to make anappointment..

■ Keepers of the Kern Bash May 13The 2nd annual “Keepers of the Kern Bash”will be at the Kern River Brewing Co. onWednesday, May 13 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.Bring the entire family for a day of food,door prizes, raffles and live music! There willbe a special “Trash Menu” offered by KRBCjust for the occasion. Proceeds will supportthe “Adopt-A-Campground” project placingextra trash bins and portable toilets on theupper Kern River to reduce garbage andwaste left along the river.

■ Grant workshopMay 14The Nuts and Bolts of Effective GrantWriting Work Shop, partnering with theKern Valley Healthcare District and KernvilleChamber of Commerce is being held onThursday, May 14, from 9 to 11 a.m. in thecommunity room, 11447 Kernville Road,Kernville. The workshop will include funda-mentals of grant writing, practical tips forwriting effective grants and corporate andprivate sector support. RSVP, Lily Mason [email protected], 760-376-2629or Jeanette Rogers at 760-417-2555.

■ Help send Shane to BostonMay 16KRV Elks are having a fundraiser, all you caneat, $5 pancake breakfast, Saturday, May 16from 8 to 11 a.m. Everyone is welcome tohelp send Shane Deaver as a delegate repre-senting Kern Valley High School and theState of California at the Congress of FutureScience and Technology Leaders in Boston.

■ Toxic RoundupMay 16Rid your home of household hazardouswastes like automotive fluids, batteries,paint, pesticides, fluorescent light bulbs,household cleaners and pool chemicals. Oneday only from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday,May 16 at the Kern Valley transfer station,6092 Wulstein Ave. Go tokerncountywaste.com for more information.

■ Kernville Chamber mixerMay 18The Monday, May 18 mixer will be held atRon and Sandi Johnstone’s Log CabinRental. Come learn about the Johnstone’sventures including their cabin rental,Enchanted Events party planning andMountain Masonry company. 519 BurlandoRoad, Kernville. 5:30 p.m.

■ Commodities distributionMay 19Government food commodities will be dis-tributed to those who qualify on TuesdayMay 19 at the New Life Church in WoffordHeights, Grace Chapel in Mountain Mesaand at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella.Distribution starts at 8 a.m.

Submissions to the Courier Calendar must bereceived on Tuesday by 1 p.m. in order tomake each Friday’s issue. Events must beopen to the public and if there is any cost, itmust be listed. Items submitted for our freeCalendar listings may be shortened.Submitted items deemed entirely or mostlybusiness advertising will not be accepted.

Regular activitiesFridays■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.,TOPS #2293 weight loss group,Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. 760-417-2272.■ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Alzheimers Respite Group,Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. 661-393-8871.■ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group,Mt.View Church, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3935.■ 12 - 1 p.m., AA, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-4112.■ 1 p.m., Happy Hookers crochet club, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-6335.■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, AA 12x12 study, 4030 Perdue,Lake Isabella.■ 7 - 8 p.m., AA, Kernville Chamber of Commerce,11447 Kernville Rd.,760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701

Saturdays■ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Farmer’s Market, LakeshoreLodge, Wofford Heights.■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415Sierra Way Kernville. 760-376-2846 ■ 3 p.m. (1st Sat.), Havilah Historical Society,Havilah Schoolhouse. 760-379-2636.■ 5-7 p.m. Dinner. (2nd & 4th Sat. - Karaoke @ 7p.m.) Eagles Lodge, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers square danc-ing, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.■ 9:30 a.m. (3rd Sat.), Aglow Int’l, Senior Center,Lake Isabella. Martha Kyt 760-5493754.■ 2 p.m., Discussion. 7:30 - 9 p.m., 6 p.m. Pot Luck, 7p.m. Speaker (3rd Sat.), AA - KR Health Center, 67Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701■ 2 p.m. Alano Club, AA discussion, 4030 Perdue,Lake Isabella.■ 6 p.m. (3rd Sat.) Alano Club, AA speaker, 4030Perdue, Lake Isabella.■ 6:30 p.m. (1st Sat.) KV Gem & Minerals ClubMGM Jewelry & Loan, 6749 Wofford Blvd.,, WoffordHeights. 760-376-3600.

Sundays■ 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, public welcome.2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3877.■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415Sierra Way Kernville. 760-376-2846 ■ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. (2nd Sun.), AA, Paradise CoveRestaurant, Hwy 178, Lake Isabella. Breakfast 10 a.m./ Speaker 11 a.m. 760-379-4112.■ 2 - 3:30 p.m., AA - KR Health Center, 67 EvansRd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701

Mondays■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 12 - 1 p.m., AA, Senior Center,Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.■ 1 p.m. (3rd Mon.), Kern Valley Democratic Club,Lakeridge Mobile Home Pk. Clubhouse, Lake Isabella.■ 1 p.m., Line dance classes, Senior Center, LakeIsabella. 760-379-0043.■ 3 p.m. (2nd Mon.-Board/4th Mon.-Member ship),Kernville Chamber. 760-376-2629.■ 6 - 9 p.m., KRV Comm. Orchestra, Cerro CosoCollege, Lake Isabella. 760-376-4461.■ 6:30 - 8 p.m., Boy Scout Troup 690, 1st BaptistChurch, Lake Isabella. 760-812-7082.■ 6 p.m. (3rd Mon.), KRV Art Assoc., Senior Center,Lake Isabella. 760-379-2844.■ 6 - 7 p.m., AA, Mtn. View Baptish Church, 2959Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or760-379-7312.■ 7:30 - 9 p.m., AA, Grace Chapel, 12308 Mtn. MesaRd., Mtn. Mesa. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.

Tuesdays■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville MethodistChurch. 909-753-9043.■ 10 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern Valley Garden Group.760-379-1129.■ 10 a.m. - noon; 1p.m.- 3 p.m. Kern CountyDepartment of Public Health Immunization Clinic7050 Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella. 877-818-4787■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous,College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave.,Lake Isabella.■ 2 p.m. KRV Cemetery District. (2nd Tue. everyother month). Public invited. 760-376-2189.■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-Bodfish PropertyOwners, Senior Center, Lake Isabella 760-760-379-5552.■ 6:30 p.m., (2nd Tue.) Epilepsy Support Group,Bakersfield. 760-376-1606 or 760-258-5272.

■ 7 p.m., (4th Tue.), KRV Historical Society,Senior Center, Lake Isabella.■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 EvansRd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA - Weldon Methodist Church,20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. 760-379-4112

Wednesdays■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition,Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 9:30 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), Dam Quilters,senior apts., Lake Isabella. 760-223-0762.■ 9:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Senior Center,Lake Isabella. 661-867-2579.■ 10:00 a.m., T.A.P. Thought and Perception,Tank Park, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3304.■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous,College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave.,Lake Isabella.■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commerce,Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5236.■ 12 - 1:30 p.m., AA - Women’s Serenity Circle, Mtn.View Baptist Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Rd.,Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge, Mt. Mesa.760-376-3138.■ 2:30 - 4 p.m., Grief Support Group, OptimalHospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd.■ 6 p.m. (1st Wed.), American Legion Riders VFW,2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella.■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion, SeniorCenter Veterans Rm. Lake Isabella. 760-379-5086.■ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, Senior Center,Lake Isabella. Live band.■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, AA, 4030 Perdue, LakeIsabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 EvansRd. Wofford Hts., 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.■ 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, 2nd and 4th, exceptholidays,Wofford Blvd., Wofford Hts.■ 7 p.m., Al-Anon, Christ's Fellowship Church,Wofford Hts.. 760-417-0199 or 760-379-7312■ 7 p.m. (3rd Wed.), Fish & Game Habitat Club,Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-376-3178

Thursdays■ First and Third Thursdays, Kern County Veteran'sServices assistance to veterans and widows. LakeIsabella County complex, 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd.Call 661-868-7300 or 866-218-5367..■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville MethodistChurch. 909-753-9043.■ 9 a.m. - noon, Thursday Painters, Senior Center,Lake Isabella. 760-379-5329.■ 9:30 a.m., (3rd Thu.), Fire Safe Council,Supervisor’s office, County Bldg., Lake Isabella.■ 10 a.m., Mediyoga, Lake Isabella Senior Center.■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous,College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave.,Lake Isabella.■10:30 a.m. Toddler Story Time, Lake IsabellaLibrary, 7054 Lake Isabella Blvd. 760-549-2083.■ 11:45 a.m. (4th Thu.), KRV Women’s Clubmeeting, Elks Lodge.■ Noon - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831■ Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove.■ 3:30 - 5 p.m. (4th Thu.), Kern River ValleyCollaborative, Veterans Hall, Rm. 1., Lake Isabella.760-379-2556, ext. 601.■ 5 - 7 p.m., VFW Taco Thursday, open to public.760-379-3877.■ 4-6 p.m. (3rd Thu.), Republican Assembly of theKern River Valley, 6075 Lake Isabella Blvd.,Lake Isabella. 760-378-3695 or 760-376-1462.■ 6 p.m., Rotary Club, KRV Elks Lodge, WoffordHeights. 760-376-2844.■ 6 p.m., Weight Watchers, Highland Chapel 5301Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. Weigh-in 5:30 p.m.■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, NA book study, 4030 Perdue,Lake Isabella.■ 7 p.m. (45h Thurs.) KRV Gun Assc. Jan - Oct.Kernville Chamber, [email protected]■ 6:30 p.m., Sweet Adelines, Senior Center, LakeIsabella. New members welcome.■ 7 p.m., (3rd Thu.), Kern Valley Astronomy Club,Museum, Kernville. 760-376-1291.■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, Senior Center, 6405 LakeIsabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-4112.

Bingo Guide■ Saturday, noon, South Fork Women’s Club,6488 Fay Ranch Road., Weldon■ Sunday, 11 a.m., Moose Lodge, 6732 LakeIsabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.■ Wednesday, 1 p.m., Senior Center, 6405 LakeIsabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.■ Thursday, Early Bird 12:15 p.m., Regular 1 p.m.,St. Jude Catholic Church, 86 Nellie Dent Dr. at Hwy155, Wofford Hts.

This information is submitted to the Courierby the groups listed. Please call the phone num-bers provided to check times and location.

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Rod MiddleworthCourier Columnist

Early in myadult life I met afellow named Raywith whom I’vebeen friends forthe past 54 years.We are now botha little long in thetooth.

Last year wemet at the Death ValleyEncampment and talked aboutold times. Our get together wasinterrupted when a fellow campercame by and told Ray that the jamsession was going to happen inabout an hour.

I asked Ray, “Jam? On Toast?” Ray said, “No, it’s a group of us

who get together and playmusic.”

So we accompanied Ray andhis wife, Jan, and lo and behold,one of the star performers wasRay, who played an instrumentcalled a dobro. It’s like a guitar,played flat, and very pleasant tolisten to. I found out later that Rayalso played a ukulele and a guitar.He was pretty good on all ofthem.

I watched him close and I said“I think I could play the ukulele, itdoesn’t look that hard to me.”

After the jam session, Rayshowed me some simple chordsand had me strum his ukulele. Iwas hooked, and I let it be knownthat when Christmas rolledaround I wanted a ukulele. WhenChristmas came, my oldest

Things I have noticed...

Learning the ‘uke’daughter and her husband, gaveme one as my present. It was abeauty and even if I never learn toplay it, it would make a nice pieceof furniture.

With the uke I got a book ofinstructions, and three DVDs. Icalled and told Ray that he and Icould jam when we next gottogether (in about 6 months).

The first thing I did was learn tostrum, which is not easy. You don’tjust pick at the strings haphazardlybut instead, move your fingerslightly across all the strings mak-ing a very pleasant strummingsound. At least that’s what theDVDs said would happen.

It took some time for my strum-ming to sound less like a cat inheat and more like a professionallysounding cord.

The second song I attempted tolearn was, “He’s Got The WholeWorld In His Hands.” The thirdwas “When The Saints ComeMarching In.” Neither one of thoseare sounding very good and needa lot of practice. But I’ve beenworking on the first song and itssounding pretty fine. When Rayand I meet this next time I willhave it ready to “jam” with him.He will ask, “What's the name ofyour song?” and I will reply, “IDon’t Look Good NakedAnymore.”

Vicki is not too happy aboutthat song choice, but it’s too late tounlearn what I’ve learned. I thinkRay will be impressed.

Wofford Heights resident RodMiddleworth is a retired security manag-er for Pacific Bell.

AnnouncementsCommunity

Animal Services announces $5 adoption in MayAre you looking for that special furry someone to share your life with? Then

make plans to head over to Kern County Animal Services this Friday, and everyFriday in May for Kern County Animal Services “$5 Feline Friday,” adoption event.Every Friday in May, adopters can meet the cat love of their life! All three KernCounty Animal Services shelters in Bakersfield, Mojave and Lake Isabella will beparticipating in this special adoption event.

“We have some wonderful cats waiting for forever homes and we encourage any-one that has been thinking about adopting a pet to take advantage of our ‘$5 FelineFriday’ adoption event,” said Maggie Kalar, public information officer with KernCounty Animal Services.

The $5 Feline Friday event hopes to encourage the adoption of the many wonder-ful cats waiting for a second chance at a new home. “We have a large number ofcats entering the shelter due to the warmer weather and we would love to be able tofind wonderful families for them all,” Kalar said. “What could be more wonderfulthan finding a special cat to call your own and knowing that you helped save a lifetoo?”

During these special days, all cats available for adoption, regardless of age will be$5 to adopt. Typical adoption fees for cats are normally $40 and $50. All fees includespay/neuter surgery, first set of vaccinations, a microchip and more.

For information on adopting a pet, call 661-868-7100.

Eagles host chili cook offThe Saturday, May 9, the Eagles’ Chili Cook Off is open to the public. The cook-

off starts at 11 a.m. and runs to 4 p.m. Come and cook your best red or green chili.There will be a Mr. Hot Sauce-Miss Chili Pepper and a Shoot and Holler contest.There will be a dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. with Karaoke after dinner. This will all be hap-pening at the Eagles, 12251 Highway 178 in Mountain Mesa. Come out and have funall day and night. Call 760-379-3394 for more information.

Academic Scholarship Awards, ‘Signing Party’On Monday, May 11, at 5:15 p.m. in the Kern Valley High School library, the

California Scholarship Federation is holding their annual “Signing Party,” honoringall CSF Gold Seal Bearers attending a four-year university or college in the Fall of2015. Each honoree will share their future plans and “sign” letters of intent for theircollege. Refreshments will be served at the conclusion.

Following the CSF signing party, Kern Valley High School will hold their annualacademic achievement and scholarship awards night in the Fine Arts Building at 6p.m. Scholarship awards are the culmination of years of successful participation inschool and in extra-curricular activities. Community organizations, businesses andindividuals will express their confidence in the potential of our youth with more than100 scholarships and grants to help support their educational future. We invite stu-dents, parents and all community members to attend so we can all express our sin-cere congratulations to this dedicated group of students.

Help send Shane to Boston fundraiserThe Kern River Valley Elks are having a fundraiser, all you can eat, $5 pancake

breakfast on Saturday, May 16 from 8 to 11 a.m. This event is open to the public.Everyone is invited and everyone is welcome. Shane Deaver has been selected as adelegate representing Kern Valley High School and the State of California at theCongress of Future Science and Technology Leaders, being held June 28, 29 and 30in Boston, MA. He is being recognized because of his outstanding grades, leader-ship potential and his desire to contribute to the field of science or technology. Thisis an “academic honors program.” The money raised will go toward tuition, the cur-riculum, materials and lodging. The KRV Elks Lodge - Ladies of the Elks will be hav-ing their semi-annual rummage sale from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. So after enjoying yourpancake breakfast, you can pick up that “treasure” you’ve been looking for and sup-port a deserving student at the same time.

CALM announces two upcoming celebrationsMothers and grandmothers will receive a 50 percent discount on admission and

will be eligible to win a CALM family membership this Sunday, May 10 at the zoo incelebration of Mother’s Day. CALM will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Then, on Saturday, May 16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., CALM will celebrate its 32ndBirthday Bash. Children 12 and under will be admitted free with a paying adult. Asalways, CALM members are admitted free.

Throughout the day, CALM’s animal keepers will provide wildlife presentationsand docents will stroll the grounds with the zoo’s ambassador animals. A variety ofnature-related and civic organizations will be on hand to provide party guests withinformation and give-a-ways. No birthday would be complete without a bouncehouse, train rides, food and beverage booths.

For information, call 661-872-2256, or visit the website calmzoo.org. CALM islocated at 10500 Alfred Harrell Hwy (between Lake Ming and Hart Park).

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make sure all occupants are properly restrained. All unrestrained driversand passengers will be receiving citations if not properly restrained, so besafe and buckle up!

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May is Foster Care Awareness monthThe Kern County Department of Human Services, along with all of our communi-

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ARIES (Mar. 21 to Apr. 19) You might be a bitshaken by a friend’s request. But before you leap toconclusions, insist on a full explanation. You stillmight say no, but at least you’ll know what you’resaying no to.

TAURUS (Apr. 20 to May 20) Seeing red overthose nasty remarks by someone with an ax to grind?Of course you are. So get out there and give your sup-porters the facts they need to get the truth out.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A changing situationshould get you to reassess your vacation plans andmake any adjustments as soon as possible. And don’tfret -- the change most likely will turn out for the bet-ter.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Don’t put off dealingwith any negative feelings that might be left overfrom a recent confrontation. The sooner all isresolved, the sooner you can move forward withfewer complications.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Leos and Leonas mightfeel the urge to redecorate their dens, and that canturn into a good opportunity to strengthen family tiesby putting the whole pride to work to make it happen.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Look for the mostefficient way to get a job done quickly and well.Taking more time than you need to make it look morechallenging is a short-sighted move you might regretlater on.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Travel remains strongin your aspect. And this time, it could involve some-one traveling a great distance to come to see you.Meanwhile, an important matter suddenly couldneed your attention.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) A workplace situ-ation becomes a lot more bothersome than you’dexpected. Be careful not to be pulled into all thatanger. Look for support among others who alsowant to avoid trouble.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Cheer up,lonely lovers, wherever you are. Just when youthought you’d been deleted from Cupid’s database,the chubby cherub proves that’s just not so.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) A casual rela-tionship could take a more serious turn. Are youready for it? Your stars say you are. Paired Sea Goatsalso will find a renewed richness in their relation-ships.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Meeting a col-laborator with new ideas seems to be a dream cometrue. But for both your sakes, be sure all your legal i’sare dotted and t’s are crossed before you start work-ing together.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to Mar. 20) A romantic overtureflatters the usually unflappable Fish. But since it’s asincere from-the-heart gesture, go ahead and enjoyit. A minor health problem responds well to treat-ment.


Sports QuizBy Chris Richcreek

1. Who was the last Red Sox left-handed pitcherbefore Jon Lester in 2014 to have 12 strikeouts andno walks in a game?

2. In 1970, the New York Yankees had one 20-game winner, which was the only time this pitcherwon 20 games during his 11-year career. Namehim.

3. When was the last time before 2013 that Rice’sfootball team won an outright conference title?

4. In 2014, Paul Pierce became the sixth player inNBA history to tally 1,000 points in 15 consecutiveseasons. Name four of the first five.

5. St. Louis’ Jay Bouwmeester played in 737 con-secutive NHL games before being sidelined in2014. Who holds the NHL record for most consec-utive games?

1.Bruce Hurst, in 1986.2.Fritz Peterson, who went 20-11 that season.3.It was 1957.4.Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (19 seasons), Karl Malone (18), John Havlicek(16), Elvin Hayes (15) and Robert Parish (15).5.Doug Jarvis, with 964.

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Bodfish Bob’s Avocado with Crab

2 ripe avocados1 can crab (or fresh) lemon5 T oil3 T vinegarsalt & pepperVinaigrette sauce:5 T oil3 T vinegarsalt & pepper2 green onions (shallots)

Cut avocados in 1/2 and take outthe pits. Scoop out the avocado meat.Immediately sprinkle the avocadomeat and avocado shell with lemon toavoid it turning brown. Mix the avo-cado meat with the crab. Lay the avo-cado shells on top of a lettuce leafand fill the shells with the avocado-crab mixture. Make the vinaigrettesauce. Pour the sauce over the avoca-dos. Decorate with slices of lemonand parsley.

Vinaigrette sauce: Cut the greenonions very fine into a bowl. Add saltand pepper. Slowly add the vinegarand oil, beat until you have a bondedsauce.

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Bradley Cooper in “American Sniper”


Sam StruckhoffCourier Contributor

PICKS OF THE WEEK“American Sniper” (R) -- Chris

Kyle (Bradley Cooper) was the mostlethal sniper in American history,serving four tours in Iraq and earn-ing himself the nickname “Legend.”This Clint Eastwood project drawson Kyle’s autobiography to showhow war takes its toll, even on thosewho seem untouchable. The largerpolitical context of the war is kept tothe margins, keeping the focus tighton the film’s protagonist.

It’s a work of gut-wrenching fic-tion crafted from an incredible truestory. The film has worked as a polit-ical Rorschach test -- drawing criti-cism from both ends of the spectrumfor perceived propaganda. As astory about a man in an extraordi-nary situation, Eastwood’s directionclenches tight around the heart andhands over a satisfying drama withsledgehammer action sequences.

“Leviathan” (R) -- This tragedyof modern-day suffering paints aharsh picture of life in Russia andthe institutions there. Kolya is astruggling mechanic who lives on abit of coast in a remote, blue-grayfishing village. The mayor is an old-fashioned bully who wants Kolya’sland, and he has a posse of vodka-soaked cops who have no problempushing around their countrymen.Kolya calls in his friend Dmitri, alawyer from Moscow, to help himstand up to the powers that be.

The human suffering and melan-

choly are so rich, that they couldonly come from a Russian-made filmindicting corruption in Russian insti-tutions. “Leviathan” kicked up quitea bit of controversy in theMotherland, where officials are put-ting out new policies to make surethat there isn”t fodder for anotherfilm that hits this hard.

“Hot Tub Time Machine 2”(R) -- With a we’re-barely-even-try-ing kind of attitude, the first “HotTub Time Machine” produced someeasy laughs, as a bunch of misfitdudes get sent back to 1986, cyclingthrough crass, nostalgic and ran-dom jokes. This time around, theone-dimensional characters arewearing thin, and now there’s a plotwe’re supposed to somehow careabout. After starting over in 1986,the guys use their knowledge offuture trends, hits and gadgets tomake themselves rich. Lou (RobCorddry) gets shot in the crotch, ini-tiating a chase through time. Insteadof rapid-fire random jokes, we get afew juvenile gags stretched to capac-ity.

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Gut-wrenching true storyKern Valley High SchoolCourier Release

Several teams from Kern Valley HighSchool are celebrating tremendous vic-tories this season, on the field, and in theclassroom.

Results from the Central SectionCalifornia Interscholastic FederationSpring Lexus Academic TeamChampionships were just announced,and the KVHS Baseball team is rankedfirst in that sport, with a grade pointaverage of 3.37.

“It is a privilege to coach smart, hard-working kids,” said Mike Genthner, var-sity baseball coach and athletic director.“They pick-up the game quickly. Theseniors show the youngsters how to usetheir time on the trips to study.”

KVHS Softball also had a strong

showing this year, coming in at No. 16,with a GPA of 3.31.

Both the Boys’ and Girls’ Trackteams at KVHS were ranked high in theCIF standings. The Boys’ team, with aGPA of 3.05, earned a No. 12 spot

"KVHS athletes epitomize the truesense of being dedicated to sportsman-ship and academics," added BrianChristianson, Boys' Track Coach atKVHS. "I am equally proud of our ath-letes' commitment in the classroom aswell as on the field of competition."

The Girls’ Track team came in at No.25 in the rankings, with a GPA of 3.1.“They work hard to keep their gradesup,” said coach Brent Mixon. “They gethome late from games, events andmeets, and they are at school the nextday when the bell rings. They are amaz-ing, and my hat is off to them.”

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There are still fish in that lake!!!Kern River Outdoors

Matt FreemanCourier Columnist

Well as we allknow the lake ispretty low andslowly getting evenlower. What manydon’t know, howev-er, is just how goodthe fishing is!Especially recentlywith the weather warming up a bit.The catfish bite for the year is alreadygoing strong. They are heading shal-low to spawn and are basically allover the place.

Rocky Pointhas been reallygood and so hasthe entrance toParadise Cove inthe trees and the French Gulch area.Fish when it is windy and fish withthe wind in your face. Catfish like thatwater to be rolling a bit. It stirs upfood. Chicken livers, clams, mackereland night crawlers have all beenworking well and will continue to allsummer long.

The trout stocked during theFishing Derby are really starting toshow now. Trolling and shore fishinghas been quite good. Make sure andget yourself a two-pole stamp on yourfishing license. That is one of myfavorite tactics. Fish with a dough baitlike Power Bait or Zeke’s Cheese andon the other rod put an inflated nightcrawler. Good chance you will get atrout that way and maybe somethingelse too! You trollers out there hit it

early and late and change your depthas the sun rises. The fish are up shal-low early and slowly sink down thewater column as the day progressesinto those shad schools you are see-ing on your sonar. Find the shad,find the fish!

Crappie fishing is still pretty goodand with the weird weather patternslately there is a chance this spawnhas not happened yet. Either that orthey spawned real deep but I am stillhearing about a lot of people gettingfish with bellies full of eggs. If we canget a couple week stretch of hotweather, I have a feeling these crap-

pie are going tobreak wideopen. Theyhave been larg-er fish this yearso far. We have

caught some beauties between thecold snaps in the weather.

Bass fishing has remained consis-tent as well, with some bigger fishshowing for those that are willing towork for them. Look for May to be agreat month for the bass. It usually isbecause the spawn is still going butthere are also a lot of post spawn fishback out deeper, milling around chas-ing shad. Nothing like hooking into abig ol’ Boss Hawg Largemouth whileyou are crappie fishing with min-nows!

This lake is low. But the fish don’tcare. Go get ’em!

Matt Freeman is a local resident, busi-nessman and outdoorsman and can bereached at [email protected] or 760-223-0880.

Freeman

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Kern County Fire Stations■ Kernville Station 7611018 Kernville Road Kernvillebusiness only: 760-376-2219■ Lake Isabella Station 724500 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabellabusiness only: 760-379-2626■ Southlake Station 719000 Navajo Ave. Weldonbusiness calls only: 760-378-3055

Kern Valley HospitalEmergency DepartmentMcCray & Laurel, Mountain Mesa760-379-2681

Recreation information■ U.S. Forest ServiceIsabella Lake office:4875 Ponderosa Drive. 760-379-5646

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

General information■ Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce6404 Lake Isabella Blvd. Lake Isabella760-379-5236 866-KRV4FUN■ KernvilleChamber of Commerce11447 Kernville Rd. Kernville760-376-2629 866-KERNVILLE(corner Sierra Way & Kernville Roads)

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Wofford Heights■ Faith Community Foursquare Church20 W. Panorama, Wofford Hts. SundayService 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. 760-376-6719■ New Life Assembly of God25 Arden Av., Wofford Hts. Sunday 9 a.m.,10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.760-376-6402■ St. Jude Catholic Church86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights. Sun,8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m. 760-376-2416■ Calvary Chapel125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Hts. Sunday10 a.m. and Wed. 6:30 p.m.760-376-8789■ Christ Fellowship80 Evans Road, Wofford Hts. Sun. 10:30 a.m.Lake Isabella/Bodfish

Lake Isabella/Mt.Mesa■ First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday 8:30 a.m.11:00 a.m. School 9:45 a.m. 760-379-5615 ■ Landmark Missionary Baptist Church2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella.Sunday 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. 760-379-5640■ Mt.View Southern Baptist Church2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella. Sun.9:00, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4296■ Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella. 760-379-8672■ Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church(LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella.Services Sunday 11 a.m. 760-379-2343■ Kern Valley Bible Church3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Sunday9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 760-379-5482 ■ Church of the Nazarene2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella.Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2062

■ Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella. SundaySchool & Worship 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2120■ Lake Isabella Church of Christ3711 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Services11 a.m. and 5 p.m., Wed. 6 p.m. Bible StudySun. 10 a.m.■ Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3801 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. SaturdayService 9:30 a.m. 760-379-3206■ Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella. SundaySchool 9:45 Services 10:45 a.m., and5 p.m. Wednesday 6 p.m. 760-379-5819■ Salvation ArmyThe local national affiliate Mon. 9 a.m.-1p.m.6105 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.760-379-5100.■ SGI - USA BuddhistLotus Sutra based discussion and meetingsCall 379-6162 for dates and times.■ Church of Christ Mt. Mesa6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 9:30a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 760-379-4792■ Church of Jesus Christ/Latter Day Saints6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:00 a.m.760-379-2904■ Grace Chapel12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 11:00a.m. and 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4093■ Christian Assembly12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-6377■ Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal)4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 and11:30 a.m. 7 p.m. Wednesday 760-549-3186

Southlake/Weldon■ Kern Christian Church “The River”14900 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday 8:30 a.m.and 10:30 a.m. 760-378-3780■ Faith Community South Campus16475 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday evening4 p.m., 760-379-6935■ Weldon United Methodist Church20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. Sunday 8:30 a.m.760-378-2321■ Weldon Baptist Church20674 Highway 178, Weldon. Sunday 10 a.m.& 4:30 p.m. 760-378-4964.

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Message of faith

Dan Schlensker,Courier Columnist

Since April 12, Ihave had a gooddose of humiliation!

On that day Imishandled a quadATV on a reallysteep bank, and the4-wheeler and I didan unceremoniousroll down the hill. In that mishap, myleft clavicle was badly broken, and Ireceived lots of abrasions and lacera-tions on my head, since I wasn’twearing a helmet.

Gee, when I ride my motorcycle, Iwear a full-face helmet and bodyarmor, but this little Kawasaki 90 wasa toy for my grandkids! What harmcould it bring me? In any case, I wasshown to be inept as a driver andstupid with respect to safety precau-tions. I was humiliated!

Then up to and following the sur-gical repair of my clavicle, my armwas in a sling and the whole upperleft section of my body was in acutepain. Thank God for Motrin!

In those days of incapacitation, Ibecame very needy. I needed helpwith buttoning buttons, getting mysocks on, feeding a belt through theloops and even opening my pain-killer pill bottle. Since I am a devoutdo-it-yourselfer, that was humiliat-ing.

The surgery, itself, was a lesson inineptness. The pieces of my brokenclavicle were more than 2 cm. apart,which, I was told by my doctor, wasfarther than the body could manage

Humiliationwith respect to some reasonablesemblance of healing … if it wouldeven heal at all. It took a piece of tita-nium and 10 screws to put me backtogether again. I - my body - wasunable to deal with the situation.Humiliating!

Having been duly humbled physi-cally, I am reminded of, and respondwith thanksgiving for, my havingbeen helped in a much higher spiri-tual sense. In and of myself, I amtotally inept in pleasing - or beingacceptable to - God. In fact, we readin Ecclesiastes 7:20, “there is not arighteous man on earth who continu-ally does good and who never sins.”In the area of righteousness, I needhelp; I need it done for me! But that’swhat Jesus accomplished on mybehalf!

He lived the perfect life I needed;He died the death I deserved; He suf-fered the hell I had coming, so Icould be right with God throughfaith in Him. Like the apostle Paulexplains in Philippians 2, Jesus expe-rienced the epitome of humiliation,“Jesus, … although He existed in theform of God, did not regard equalitywith God a thing to be grasped, butemptied Himself, taking the form of abond-servant, and being made in thelikeness of men. And being found inappearance as a man, He humbledHimself by becoming obedient to thepoint of death, even death on across.” Because Jesus humbledHimself, we, who believe in Him,share in His glory!

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Joyce Marsh EastonMay 2, 1919- May 4, 2015

Joyce (Marsh) Easton passed away on May 4, 2015at the age of 96 in San Luis Obispo, Calif., surroundedby family.

Joyce was born to Alice and George Rachel in 1919in Elysian, Minnesota. It was there that she met JohnMarsh, whom she married in 1937. They moved toCalifornia in 1941, and lived in Northridge before set-tling in Wofford Heights in 1978. They were happilymarried for 63 years until his death in 2001.

Joyce was known as a fun-loving woman with awicked sense of humor. She believed that being ornery

was the key to her longevity. She was a member of the Wofford Heights’ ArtAssociation, Friends of the Libraries, Death Valley ’49ers and Historical Society.Her hobbies were painting, quilting, and knitting. Joyce loved to sing and to serveup fresh pie.

Joyce is preceded in death by her parents and three sisters: Helen, Grace andJune; and by her second husband, Robert Easton. Her daughter, Barbara MarshSpann; grandchildren Lauren Lajoie Frye, Michelle Busby, Travis Spann, andJared Spann; and nine great-grand children survive her.

The family would like to express their many thanks to her caregivers for givingso much of themselves in helping to make her last days with us peaceful and com-fortable.

Joyce will be laid to rest at the side of John Marsh in the Kern River ValleyCemetery.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

DBA #1: GENTLE DENTAL SERVICECORPORATION (2015-B2222), 3400Wible Road, Bakersfield, CA 93309.Mailing address: 9800 South LaCienegaBoulevard, Suite 800, Inglewood, CA90301. REGISTRANT: Dedicated DentalSystems, Inc., 9800 South LaCienegaBoulevard, Suite 800, Inglewood, CA90301. Date the business commenced:07/09/1985. Business is being conductedas a Corporation. This FictitiousBusiness Name Statement expires fiveyears from the date it was filed in theoffice of the County Clerk. The filing ofthis statement does not of itself authorizethe use in this State of a fictitious busi-ness name in violation of the rights ofanother under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 et seq.,Business and Professions Code). Signed:Scott McCloud, Secretary. This state-ment filed with the County Clerk of KernCounty 04/08/2015 and expires04/08/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J.Bojorquez. Published by the Kern RiverCourier April 17, 24, May 1 and 8, 2015.


DBA #1: DEDICATED DENTAL-PANA-MA WIBLE (2015-B2219), 3150 PanamaLane, Suite 1, Bakersfield, CA 93313.Mailing address: 9800 South LaCienegaBoulevard, Suite 800, Inglewood, CA90301. REGISTRANT: Dedicated DentalSystems, Inc., 9800 South LaCienegaBoulevard, Suite 800, Inglewood, CA90301. Date the business commenced:07/09/1985. Business is being conductedas a Corporation. This FictitiousBusiness Name Statement expires fiveyears from the date it was filed in theoffice of the County Clerk. The filing ofthis statement does not of itself authorizethe use in this State of a fictitious busi-ness name in violation of the rights ofanother under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 et seq.,Business and Professions Code). Signed:Scott McCloud, Secretary. This state-ment filed with the County Clerk of KernCounty 04/08/2015 and expires04/08/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J.Bojorquez. Published by the Kern RiverCourier April 17, 24, May 1 and 8, 2015.


DBA #1: DEDICATED DENTAL-VAL-LEY (2015-B2220), 20300 ValleyBoulevard, Suite A, Bakersfield, CA93561. Mailing address: 9800 SouthLaCienega Boulevard, Suite 800,Inglewood, CA 90301. REGISTRANT:Dedicated Dental Systems, Inc., 9800South LaCienega Boulevard, Suite 800,Inglewood, CA 90301. Date the businesscommenced: 07/09/1985. Business isbeing conducted as a Corporation. ThisFictitious Business Name Statementexpires five years from the date it wasfiled in the office of the County Clerk.The filing of this statement does not ofitself authorize the use in this State of afictitious business name in violation ofthe rights of another under Federal,State or Common Law (see Section14411 et seq., Business and ProfessionsCode). Signed: Scott McCloud,


DBA #1: THE CREATIVE CRAFTERLLC (2015-B2074), 12301 A Highway178, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. Mailingaddress: P.O. Box 214, Lake Isabella,CA 93240. REGISTRANT: TheCreative Crafter LLC, 1267 Willis Street,Suite 200, Redding, CA 96001. Date thebusiness commenced: 00/00/0000.Business is being conducted as aLimited Liability Company. ThisFictitious Business Name Statementexpires five years from the date it wasfiled in the office of the County Clerk.The filing of this statement does not ofitself authorize the use in this State of afictitious business name in violation ofthe rights of another under Federal,State or Common Law (see Section14411 et seq., Business and ProfessionsCode). Signed: Lauren M. Colella-Emery, Manager. This statement filedwith the County Clerk of Kern County03/31/2015 and expires 03/31/2020.Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J.Bojorquez. Published by the KernRiver Courier April 17, 24, May 1 and 8,2015.

ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FIC-TITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

Fictitious Business Name being aban-doned: SOUTH VALLEY WELDING(2015- B0590) Street address of busi-ness: 7520 Sutters Mill Street,Bakersfield, CA 93313. Mailing addressof Business: 7520 Sutters Mill Street,Bakersfield, CA 93313. REGISTRANTWHO WISHES TO ABANDON THEBUSINESS NAME: South Valley WaterTrucks, Inc., 7520 Sutters Mill Street,Bakersfield, CA 93313. Original FBNStatement Filed on: 01/26/2015. ThisStatement of Abandonment filed on:04/01/2015. Mary B. Bedard, CPA,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by M.Dominquez, Deputy Clerk (34993).Published by the Kern River Courier:April 17, 24, May 1 and 8, 2015.


DBA #1: DEDICATED DENTAL-CALI-FORNIA DENTAL CENTER (2015-B2218) 3400 Wible Road, Bakersfield,CA 93309. Mailing address: 9800South LaCienega Boulevard, Suite 800,Inglewood, CA 90301. REGISTRANT:Dedicated Dental Systems, Inc., 9800South LaCienega Boulevard, Suite 800,Inglewood, CA 90301. Date the busi-ness commenced: 07/09/1985. Businessis being conducted as a Corporation.This Fictitious Business NameStatement expires five years from thedate it was filed in the office of theCounty Clerk. The filing of this state-ment does not of itself authorize the usein this State of a fictitious businessname in violation of the rights of anoth-er under Federal, State or CommonLaw (see Section 14411 et seq., Businessand Professions Code). Signed: ScottMcCloud, Secretary. This statementfiled with the County Clerk of KernCounty 04/08/2015 and expires04/08/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J.Bojorquez. Published by the KernRiver Courier April 17, 24, May 1 and 8,2015.

Secretary. This statement filed with theCounty Clerk of Kern County 04/08/2015and expires 04/08/2020. Mary B. Bedard,CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk.By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the KernRiver Courier April 17, 24, May 1 and 8,2015.


DBA #1: DEDICATED DENTAL-TOWN& COUNTRY (2015-B2224), 8200 Stockdale Highway, Suite M-9,Bakersfield, CA 93311. Mailing address:9800 South LaCienega Boulevard, Suite800, Inglewood, CA 90301. REGIS-TRANT: Dedicated Dental Systems, Inc.,9800 South LaCienega Boulevard, Suite800, Inglewood, CA 90301. Date thebusiness commenced: 07/09/1985.Business is being conducted as aCorporation. This Fictitious BusinessName Statement expires five years fromthe date it was filed in the office of theCounty Clerk. The filing of this state-ment does not of itself authorize the usein this State of a fictitious business namein violation of the rights of anotherunder Federal, State or Common Law(see Section 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code). Signed: ScottMcCloud, Secretary. This statementfiled with the County Clerk of KernCounty 04/08/2015 and expires04/08/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J.Bojorquez. Published by the Kern RiverCourier April 17, 24, May 1 and 8, 2015.


DBA #1: DEDICATED DENTAL-ROSEDALE (2015-B2225), 9600Rosedale Highway, Suite A, Bakersfield,CA 93312. Mailing address: 9800 SouthLaCienega Boulevard, Suite 800,Inglewood, CA 90301. REGISTRANT:Dedicated Dental Systems, Inc., 9800South LaCienega Boulevard, Suite 800,Inglewood, CA 90301. Date the businesscommenced: 07/09/1985. Business isbeing conducted as a Corporation. ThisFictitious Business Name Statementexpires five years from the date it wasfiled in the office of the County Clerk.The filing of this statement does not ofitself authorize the use in this State of afictitious business name in violation ofthe rights of another under Federal,State or Common Law (see Section14411 et seq., Business and ProfessionsCode). Signed: Scott McCloud,Secretary. This statement filed with theCounty Clerk of Kern County 04/08/2015and expires 04/08/2020. Mary B. Bedard,CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk.By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the KernRiver Courier April 17, 24, May 1 and 8,2015.


DBA #1: DEDICATED DENTAL (2015-B2223), 3400 Wible Road, Bakersfield,CA 93309. Mailing address: 9800 SouthLaCienega Boulevard, Suite 800,Inglewood, CA 90301. REGISTRANT:Dedicated Dental Systems, Inc., 9800South LaCienega Boulevard, Suite 800,Inglewood, CA 90301. Date the businesscommenced: 07/09/1985. Business isbeing conducted as a Corporation. ThisFictitious Business Name Statement

expires five years from the date it wasfiled in the office of the County Clerk.The filing of this statement does not ofitself authorize the use in this State of afictitious business name in violation ofthe rights of another under Federal, Stateor Common Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code).Signed: Scott McCloud, Secretary. Thisstatement filed with the County Clerk ofKern County 04/08/2015 and expires04/08/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J.Bojorquez. Published by the Kern RiverCourier April 17, 24, May 1 and 8, 2015.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALET.S. No.: 2014-07236-CA, Loan No.:30488431, A.P.N.: 056-230-37-00PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a),THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATIONREFERRED TO BELOW IS NOTATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPYOF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TOTHE COPIES PROVIDED TO THETRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUM-MARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THISDOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPOR-TANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER:YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER ADEED OF TRUST DATED 11/05/1999.UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PRO-TECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BESOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOUNEED AN EXPLANATION OF THENATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGAGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CON-TACT A LAWYER. Trustor: NormanSparks, a Married Man as His Sole andSeparate Property. Duly AppointedTrustee: Western Progressive, LLC.Recorded 11/30/1999 as Instrument No.0199169986 in Book ---, Page --- and ofOfficial Records in the Office of theRecorder of Kern County California.Date of Sale: 05/20/2015 at 10:00 AM.Place of Sale: At the front entrance to theCity Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue,Bakersfield, California. Estimatedamount of unpaid balance and othercharges: $33,959.56. WILL SELL ATPUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHESTBIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'SCHECK DRAWN ON A STATE ORNATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWNBY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDITUNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY ASTATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS ANDLOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGSASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANKSPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THEFINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZEDTO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. Allright, title and interest conveyed to andnow held by the Trustee in the here-inafter described property under andpursuant to a Deed of Trust described as:TS: 2014-07236-CA. More fully describedin said Deed of Trust. Street Address orother common designation of real prop-erty: 5723 Solsburg Street, Inyokern, CA93527, A.P.N.: 056-230-37-00. The under-signed Trustee disclaims any liability forany incorrectness of the street address orother common designation, if any,shown above. The sale will be made, butwithout covenant or warranty, expressedor implied, regarding title, possession orencumbrances, to pay the remainingprincipal sum of the note(s) secured bythe Deed of Trust. The total amount ofthe unpaid balance of the obligationsecured by the property to be sold andreasonable estimated costs, expensesand advances at the time of the initialpublication of the Notice of Sale is$33,959.56. If the Trustee is unable toconvey title for any reason, the successfulbidder's sole and exclusive remedy shallbe the return of monies paid to theTrustee and the successful bidder shallhave no further recourse. The benefici-ary of the Deed of Trust has executed anddelivered to the undersigned a writtenrequest to commence foreclosure and theundersigned caused a Notice of Defaultand Election to Sell to be recorded in thecounty where the real property is locat-ed.NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: Ifyou are considering bidding on thisproperty lien, you should understandthat there are risks involved in bidding ata trustee auction. You will be bidding ona lien, not on the property itself. Placingthe highest bid at a trustee auction doesnot automatically entitle you to free andclear ownership of the property. Youshould also be aware that the lien beingauctioned off may be a junior lien. If youare the highest bidder at the auction, youare or may be responsible for paying offall liens senior to the lien being auctionedoff before you can receive clear title tothe property. You are encouraged toinvestigate the existence, priority andsize of outstanding liens that may exist onthis property by contacting the countyrecorder's office or a title insurance com-pany, either of which may charge you afee for this information. If you consulteither of these resources, you should beaware that the same lender may holdmore than one mortgage or deed of truston this property. Note: Because theBeneficiary reserves the right to bid lessthan the total debt owed, it is possiblethat at the time of the sale, the openingbid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: Thesale date shown on this notice of salemay be postponed one or more times bythe mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or acourt, pursuant to Section 2924g of theCalifornia Civil code. The law requiresthat information about trustee sale post-ponements be made available to you andto the public as a courtesy to those notpresent at the sale. If you wish to learnwhether your sale date has been post-poned and if applicable, the rescheduledtime and date for the sale of this proper-ty, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit thisInternet Websitehttp://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.laspx using the file number assignedto this case: 2014-07236-CA. Informationabout postponements that are very shortin duration or that occur close in time tothe scheduled sale may not immediatelybe reflected in the telephone informationor on the Internet Website. The best wayto verify postponement information is toattend the scheduled sale. Date: April 9, 2015. Western Progressive,LLC, as Trustee, c/o 30 Corporate Park,Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. AutomatedSale Information Line: (866) 960-8299.

For Non-automated Sale Information,call: (866) 240-3530. THIS FIRM ISATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBTAND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINEDWILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE(Published by the Kern River CourierApril 24, May 1 and 8, 2015)


DBA #1: LIVINGSPACES BUILDINGCONTRACTORS (2015-B2145), 3400Pegasus Drive #80842, Bakersfield, CA93380. Mailing address: 3400 PegasusDrive #80842, Bakersfield, CA 93380.REGISTRANT: Harlan Alan Ode, 8407Waterfield, Bakersfield, CA 93312. Datethe business commenced: 02/18/2015.Business is being conducted as anIndividual. This Fictitious Business NameStatement expires five years from thedate it was filed in the office of theCounty Clerk. The filing of this statementdoes not of itself authorize the use in thisState of a fictitious business name in vio-lation of the rights of another underFederal, State or Common Law (seeSection 14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code). Signed: Harlan AlanOde. This statement filed with theCounty Clerk of Kern County 04/03/2015and expires 04/03/2020. Mary B. Bedard,CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk.By: S. Hermosillo. Published by the KernRiver Courier April 24, May 1, 8 and 15,2015.

ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTI-TIOUS BUSINESS NAME

Fictitious Business Name being aban-doned: T AND A TOOL AND SUPPLY(2015- B2380) Street address of business:3824 Troutdale Court, Bakersfield, CA93312. Mailing address of Business:3824 Troutdale Court, Bakersfield, CA93312. REGISTRANT WHO WISHESTO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME:Tiffany Evette Guerrero, 3824 TroutdaleCourt, Bakersfield, CA 93312. OriginalFBN Statement Filed on: 04/14/2015.This Statement of Abandonment filed on:04/16/2015. Mary B. Bedard, CPA,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by J.Bojorquez, Deputy Clerk (34993).Published by the Kern River Courier:April 24, May 1, 8 and 15, 2015.


DBA #1: T AND A SUPPLY AND SAFE-TY (2015-B2435), 3824 Troutdale Court,Bakersfield, CA 93312. Mailing address:3824 Troutdale Court, Bakersfield, CA93312. REGISTRANT: Tiffany EvetteGuerrero, 3824 Troutdale Court,Bakersfield, CA 93312. Date the businesscommenced: 00/00/0000. Business isbeing conducted as an Individual. ThisFictitious Business Name Statementexpires five years from the date it wasfiled in the office of the County Clerk.The filing of this statement does not ofitself authorize the use in this State of afictitious business name in violation ofthe rights of another under Federal, Stateor Common Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code).Signed: Harlan Alan Ode. This state-ment filed with the County Clerk of KernCounty 04/16/2015 and expires04/16/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J.Bojorquez. Published by the Kern RiverCourier April 24, May 1, 8 and 15, 2015.


DBA #1: YOUNGER GALLERY (2015-B2382), 1430 Truxtun Avenue, Suite 105,Bakersfield, CA 93301. Mailing address:1430 Truxtun Avenue, Suite 105,Bakersfield, CA 93301. REGISTRANT:Betty Lee Younger, 3717 Pinehurst Drive,Bakersfield, CA 93306. Date the businesscommenced: 09/01/2008. Business isbeing conducted as an Individual. ThisFictitious Business Name Statementexpires five years from the date it wasfiled in the office of the County Clerk.The filing of this statement does not ofitself authorize the use in this State of afictitious business name in violation ofthe rights of another under Federal, Stateor Common Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code).Signed: Betty Lee Younger. This state-ment filed with the County Clerk of KernCounty 04/14/2015 and expires04/14/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: S.Hermosillo. Published by the Kern RiverCourier May 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2015.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALET.S. No.: 2013-28370, Loan No.:7092827018, A.P.N.: 190-110-16-00PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a),THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATIONREFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOTATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPYOF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TOTHE COPIES PROVIDED TO THETRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUM-MARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THISDOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPOR-TANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER:YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER ADEED OF TRUST DATED 2/13/1996.UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PRO-TECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BESOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOUNEED AN EXPLANATION OF THENATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGAGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CON-TACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Ora LeeDennis, a Widow. Duly AppointedTrustee: Western Progressive, LLC.Recorded 2/22/1996 as Instrument No.0196022386 in Book ---, Page --- and rere-corded on --- as --- of Official Records inthe Office of the Recorder of KernCounty California. Date of Sale:5/27/2015 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: Atthe front entrance to the City Hall, 1501Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California.Estimated amount of unpaid balance andother charges: $34,584.62. WILL SELLAT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGH-EST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'SCHECK DRAWN ON A STATE ORNATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWNBY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDITUNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY ASTATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS ANDLOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGSASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANKSPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THEFINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZEDTO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. All

right, title and interest conveyed to andnow held by the Trustee in the here-inafter described property under andpursuant to a Deed of Trust describedas: Street Address or other commondesignation of real property: 308 BStreet, Arvin, California 93203, A.P.N.:190-110-16-00. The undersignedTrustee disclaims any liability for anyincorrectness of the street address orother common designation, if any,shown above. The sale will be made,but without covenant or warranty,expressed or implied, regarding title,possession or encumbrances, to pay theremaining principal sum of the note(s)secured by the Deed of Trust. The totalamount of the unpaid balance of theobligation secured by the property to besold and reasonable estimated costs,expenses and advances at the time ofthe initial publication of the Notice ofSale is $34,584.62. If the Trustee isunable to convey title for any reason,the successful bidder's sole and exclu-sive remedy shall be the return ofmonies paid to the Trustee and the suc-cessful bidder shall have no furtherrecourse. The beneficiary of the Deed ofTrust has executed and delivered to theundersigned a written request to com-mence foreclosure and the undersignedcaused a Notice of Default and Electionto Sell to be recorded in the countywhere the real property is located.NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: Ifyou are considering bidding on thisproperty lien, you should understandthat there are risks involved in biddingat a trustee auction. You will be biddingon a lien, not on the property itself.Placing the highest bid at a trustee auc-tion does not automatically entitle youto free and clear ownership of the prop-erty. You should also be aware that thelien being auctioned off may be a juniorlien. If you are the highest bidder at theauction, you are or may be responsiblefor paying off all liens senior to the lienbeing auctioned off before you canreceive clear title to the property. Youare encouraged to investigate the exis-tence, priority and size of outstandingliens that may exist on this property bycontacting the county recorder's officeor a title insurance company, either ofwhich may charge you a fee for thisinformation. If you consult either ofthese resources, you should be awarethat the same lender may hold morethan one mortgage or deed of trust onthis property. Note: Because theBeneficiary reserves the right to bid lessthan the total debt owed, it is possiblethat at the time of the sale, the openingbid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: Thesale date shown on this notice of salemay be postponed one or more times bythe mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or acourt, pursuant to Section 2924g of theCalifornia Civil code. The law requiresthat information about trustee sale post-ponements be made available to youand to the public as a courtesy to thosenot present at the sale. If you wish tolearn whether your sale date has beenpostponed and if applicable, therescheduled time and date for the sale ofthis property, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit this Internet Websitehttp://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.laspx using the file numberassigned to this case: 2013-28370.Information about postponements thatare very short in duration or that occurclose in time to the scheduled sale maynot immediately be reflected in the tele-phone information or on the InternetWebsite. The best way to verify post-ponement information is to attend thescheduled sale. Date: April 15, 2015. WesternProgressive, LLC, as Trustee, c/o 30Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA92606. Automated Sale InformationLine: (866) 960-8299. For Non-automat-ed Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530.Tamika Smith, Trustee Sale Assistant.THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COL-LECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA-TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FORTHAT PURPOSE (Published by theKern River Courier May 1, 8 and 15,2015)

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALET.S. No.: 2014-06694, Loan No.:0602962396, A.P.N.: 529-183-24-00NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OFTHE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCU-MENT ATTACHED. PURSUANT TOCIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMA-RY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TOABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THERECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCU-MENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIESPROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR.IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTYOWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULTUNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED12/23/2010. UNLESS YOU TAKEACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROP-ERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLICSALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANA-TION OF THE NATURE OF THE PRO-CEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOUSHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.Trustor: Chad Gillies, a Single Man.Duly Appointed Trustee: Power DefaultServices, Inc. Recorded 01/04/2011 asInstrument No. 0211000879 in Book xx,Page xx of Official Records in the Officeof the Recorder of Kern CountyCalifornia. The subject Deed of Trustwas modified by Loan Modificationrecorded as Instrument 0213158023 andrecorded on 10/28/2013. Date of Sale:06/12/2015 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale:At the front entrance to the City Hall,1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield,California. Estimated amount of unpaidbalance and other charges: $195,728.04.WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TOTHE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH,CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON ASTATE OR NATIONAL BANK, ACHECK DRAWN BY A STATE ORFEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR ACHECK DRAWN BY A STATE ORFEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOANASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCI-ATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECI-

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FIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THEFINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHO-RIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THISSTATE. All right, title and interest con-veyed to and now held by the Trustee inthe hereinafter described propertyunder and pursuant to a Deed of Trustdescribed as: Street Address or othercommon designation of real property:5312 Elk Run Court, Bakersfield,California 93314, A.P.N.: 529-183-24-00.The undersigned Trustee disclaims anyliability for any incorrectness of thestreet address or other common desig-nation, if any, shown above. The salewill be made, but without covenant orwarranty, expressed or implied, regard-ing title, possession or encumbrances, topay the remaining principal sum of thenote(s) secured by the Deed of Trust.The total amount of the unpaid balanceof the obligation secured by the proper-ty to be sold and reasonable estimatedcosts, expenses and advances at the timeof the initial publication of the Notice ofSale is $195,728.04. If the Trustee isunable to convey title for any reason, thesuccessful bidder's sole and exclusiveremedy shall be the return of moniespaid to the Trustee and the successfulbidder shall have no further recourse.The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust hasexecuted and delivered to the under-signed a written request to commenceforeclosure and the undersigned causeda Notice of Default and Election to Sell tobe recorded in the county where the realproperty is located.NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: Ifyou are considering bidding on thisproperty lien, you should understandthat there are risks involved in bidding ata trustee auction. You will be bidding ona lien, not on the property itself. Placingthe highest bid at a trustee auction doesnot automatically entitle you to free andclear ownership of the property. Youshould also be aware that the lien beingauctioned off may be a junior lien. If youare the highest bidder at the auction, youare or may be responsible for paying offall liens senior to the lien being auc-tioned off before you can receive cleartitle to the property. You are encouragedto investigate the existence, priority andsize of outstanding liens that may existon this property by contacting the coun-ty recorder's office or a title insurancecompany, either of which may chargeyou a fee for this information. If youconsult either of these resources, youshould be aware that the same lendermay hold more than one mortgage ordeed of trust on this property. Note:Because the Beneficiary reserves theright to bid less than the total debt owed,it is possible that at the time of the sale,the opening bid may be less than thetotal debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: Thesale date shown on this notice of salemay be postponed one or more times bythe mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or acourt, pursuant to Section 2924g of theCalifornia Civil code. The law requiresthat information about trustee sale post-ponements be made available to you andto the public as a courtesy to those notpresent at the sale. If you wish to learnwhether your sale date has been post-poned and if applicable, the rescheduledtime and date for the sale of this proper-ty, you may call (855) 427-2204 or visitthis Internet Website http://www.alti-source.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.laspxusing the file number assigned to thiscase: 2014-06694. Information aboutpostponements that are very short induration or that occur close in time tothe scheduled sale may not immediatelybe reflected in the telephone informationor on the Internet Website. The bestway to verify postponement informationis to attend the scheduled sale. Date: April 13, 2015. Power DefaultServices, Inc., as Trustee, c/o 30Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA92606. Automated Sale InformationLine: (855) 427-2204. For Non-automat-ed Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530.THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COL-LECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA-TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FORTHAT PURPOSE (Published by the KernRiver Courier May 1, 8 and 15, 2015)

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALET.S. No.: 2012-21790, Loan No.:7110779605, A.P.N.: 383-212-19-00PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE §2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFOR-MATION REFERRED TO ABOVE ISNOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDEDCOPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUTONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TOTHE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS ASUMMARY OF THE INFORMATIONIN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED.IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTYOWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULTUNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED11/14/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKEACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPER-TY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLICSALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANA-TION OF THE NATURE OF THE PRO-CEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOUSHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.Trustor: J.T. Simkins, an UnmarriedPerson. Duly Appointed Trustee:Western Progressive, LLC. Recorded12/13/2005 as Instrument No.0205343475 in Book , Page and rerecord-ed on --- as --- of Official Records in theOffice of the Recorder of Kern CountyCalifornia. Date of Sale: 5/27/2015 at10:00 AM. Place of Sale: At the frontentrance to the City Hall, 1501 TruxtunAvenue, Bakersfield, California.Estimated amount of unpaid balanceand other charges: $78,389.21. WILLSELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THEHIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH,CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON ASTATE OR NATIONAL BANK, ACHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FED-ERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECKDRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERALSAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION,A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAV-INGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE ANDAUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN

THIS STATE. All right, title and interestconveyed to and now held by the Trusteein the hereinafter described propertyunder and pursuant to a Deed of Trustdescribed as: Street Address or othercommon designation of real property:3406 Harvard Drive, Bakersfield,California 93306, A.P.N.: 383-212-19-00.The undersigned Trustee disclaims anyliability for any incorrectness of the streetaddress or other common designation, ifany, shown above. The sale will be made,but without covenant or warranty,expressed or implied, regarding title,possession or encumbrances, to pay theremaining principal sum of the note(s)secured by the Deed of Trust. The totalamount of the unpaid balance of the obli-gation secured by the property to be soldand reasonable estimated costs, expens-es and advances at the time of the initialpublication of the Notice of Sale is$78,389.21. If the Trustee is unable toconvey title for any reason, the successfulbidder's sole and exclusive remedy shallbe the return of monies paid to theTrustee and the successful bidder shallhave no further recourse. The benefici-ary of the Deed of Trust has executed anddelivered to the undersigned a writtenrequest to commence foreclosure and theundersigned caused a Notice of Defaultand Election to Sell to be recorded in thecounty where the real property is locat-ed.NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: Ifyou are considering bidding on thisproperty lien, you should understandthat there are risks involved in bidding ata trustee auction. You will be bidding ona lien, not on the property itself. Placingthe highest bid at a trustee auction doesnot automatically entitle you to free andclear ownership of the property. Youshould also be aware that the lien beingauctioned off may be a junior lien. If youare the highest bidder at the auction, youare or may be responsible for paying offall liens senior to the lien being auctionedoff before you can receive clear title tothe property. You are encouraged toinvestigate the existence, priority andsize of outstanding liens that may exist onthis property by contacting the countyrecorder's office or a title insurance com-pany, either of which may charge you afee for this information. If you consulteither of these resources, you should beaware that the same lender may holdmore than one mortgage or deed of truston this property. Note: Because theBeneficiary reserves the right to bid lessthan the total debt owed, it is possiblethat at the time of the sale, the openingbid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: Thesale date shown on this notice of salemay be postponed one or more times bythe mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or acourt, pursuant to Section 2924g of theCalifornia Civil code. The law requiresthat information about trustee sale post-ponements be made available to you andto the public as a courtesy to those notpresent at the sale. If you wish to learnwhether your sale date has been post-poned and if applicable, the rescheduledtime and date for the sale of this proper-ty, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit thisInternet Websitehttp://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.laspx using the file number assignedto this case: 2012-21790. Informationabout postponements that are very shortin duration or that occur close in time tothe scheduled sale may not immediatelybe reflected in the telephone informationor on the Internet Website. The best wayto verify postponement information is toattend the scheduled sale. Date: April 15, 2015. WesternProgressive, LLC, as Trustee, c/o 30Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA92606. Automated Sale InformationLine: (866) 960-8299. For Non-automat-ed Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530.Tamika Smith, Trustee Sale Assistant.THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COL-LECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA-TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FORTHAT PURPOSE (Published by the KernRiver Courier May 1, 8 and 15, 2015)

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALET.S. No.: 2010-03825, Loan No.:70900907, A.P.N.: 148-081-44PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a),THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATIONREFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOTATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPYOF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TOTHE COPIES PROVIDED TO THETRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUM-MARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THISDOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPOR-TANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER:YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER ADEED OF TRUST DATED 12/08/2006.UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PRO-TECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BESOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOUNEED AN EXPLANATION OF THENATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGAGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CON-TACT A LAWYER. Trustor: SantiagoVazquez, a Married Man as His Sole andSeparate Property. Duly AppointedTrustee: Western Progressive, LLC.Recorded 12/22/2006 as Instrument No.0206314452 in Book ---, Page --- and rere-corded on --- as --- of Official Records inthe Office of the Recorder of KernCounty California. Date of Sale:5/27/2015 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: Atthe front entrance to the City Hall, 1501Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California.Estimated amount of unpaid balance andother charges: $409,142.70. WILL SELLAT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGH-EST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'SCHECK DRAWN ON A STATE ORNATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWNBY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDITUNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY ASTATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS ANDLOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGSASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANKSPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THEFINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZEDTO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. Allright, title and interest conveyed to andnow held by the Trustee in the here-inafter described property under andpursuant to a Deed of Trust described as:Street Address or other common desig-nation of real property: 911 and 913Butler Road Bakersfield, CA 93304,A.P.N.: 148-081-44. The undersigned

Trustee disclaims any liability for anyincorrectness of the street address orother common designation, if any,shown above. The sale will be made, butwithout covenant or warranty, expressedor implied, regarding title, possession orencumbrances, to pay the remainingprincipal sum of the note(s) secured bythe Deed of Trust. The total amount ofthe unpaid balance of the obligationsecured by the property to be sold andreasonable estimated costs, expensesand advances at the time of the initialpublication of the Notice of Sale is$409,142.70. If the Trustee is unable toconvey title for any reason, the successfulbidder's sole and exclusive remedy shallbe the return of monies paid to theTrustee and the successful bidder shallhave no further recourse. The benefici-ary of the Deed of Trust has executed anddelivered to the undersigned a writtenrequest to commence foreclosure and theundersigned caused a Notice of Defaultand Election to Sell to be recorded in thecounty where the real property is locat-ed.NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: Ifyou are considering bidding on thisproperty lien, you should understandthat there are risks involved in bidding ata trustee auction. You will be bidding ona lien, not on the property itself. Placingthe highest bid at a trustee auction doesnot automatically entitle you to free andclear ownership of the property. Youshould also be aware that the lien beingauctioned off may be a junior lien. If youare the highest bidder at the auction, youare or may be responsible for paying offall liens senior to the lien being auctionedoff before you can receive clear title tothe property. You are encouraged toinvestigate the existence, priority andsize of outstanding liens that may exist onthis property by contacting the countyrecorder's office or a title insurance com-pany, either of which may charge you afee for this information. If you consulteither of these resources, you should beaware that the same lender may holdmore than one mortgage or deed of truston this property. Note: Because theBeneficiary reserves the right to bid lessthan the total debt owed, it is possiblethat at the time of the sale, the openingbid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: Thesale date shown on this notice of salemay be postponed one or more times bythe mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or acourt, pursuant to Section 2924g of theCalifornia Civil code. The law requiresthat information about trustee sale post-ponements be made available to you andto the public as a courtesy to those notpresent at the sale. If you wish to learnwhether your sale date has been post-poned and if applicable, the rescheduledtime and date for the sale of this proper-ty, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visit thisInternet Websitehttp://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.laspx using the file number assignedto this case: 2010-03825. Informationabout postponements that are very shortin duration or that occur close in time tothe scheduled sale may not immediatelybe reflected in the telephone informationor on the Internet Website. The best wayto verify postponement information is toattend the scheduled sale. Date: April 10, 2015. WesternProgressive, LLC, as Trustee, c/o 30Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA92606. Automated Sale InformationLine: (866) 960-8299. For Non-automat-ed Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530.Tamika Smith, Trustee Sale Assistant.THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COL-LECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA-TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FORTHAT PURPOSE (Published by the KernRiver Courier May 1, 8 and 15, 2015)


Fictitious Business Name being aban-doned: APSG WHOLESALE AUTOWORKS (2010- B2987) Street address ofbusiness: 21037 Burgess Court,Bakersfield, CA 93314. Mailing addressof Business: 12324 Childress StreetBakersfield, CA 93312. REGISTRANTWHO WISHES TO ABANDON THEBUSINESS NAME: Kenneth R. Molitor,12324 Childress Street Bakersfield, CA93312. Original FBN Statement Filedon: 05/06/2010. This Statement ofAbandonment filed on: 04/07/2015.Mary B. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by J. Garcia,Deputy Clerk (34993). Published by theKern River Courier: May 1, 8, 15 and 22,2015.


DBA #1: THE MOTHER LODE (2015-B2591), 8 Tobias, Kernville, CA 93238.Mailing address: P.O. Box 1045,Kernville, CA 93238. REGISTRANT:Judith Dodd, 325 Sirretta Street,Kernville, CA 93238. Date the businesscommenced: 00/00/0000. Business isbeing conducted as an Individual. ThisFictitious Business Name Statementexpires five years from the date it wasfiled in the office of the County Clerk.The filing of this statement does not ofitself authorize the use in this State of afictitious business name in violation ofthe rights of another under Federal, Stateor Common Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code).Signed: Judith Dodd. This statementfiled with the County Clerk of KernCounty 04/23/2015 and expires04/23/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: J.Garcia. Published by the Kern RiverCourier May 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2015.


DBA #1: GRAPHIX ANONYMOUS(2015-B2561), 1312 Arthur Avenue,Bakersfield, CA 93308. Mailing address:1312 Arthur Avenue, Bakersfield, CA93308. REGISTRANTS: Summer GraceHoldsworth, 1312 Arthur Avenue,Bakersfield, CA 93308, Joseph MichaelRakisits, 1312 Arthur Avenue,Bakersfield, CA 93308 and Ellen MarieSmith, 508 Arvin Street, Bakersfield, CA93308. Date the business commenced:04/01/2015. Business is being conductedas a General Partnership. This Fictitious

Kern River Courier Legal NoticesBusiness Name Statement expires fiveyears from the date it was filed in theoffice of the County Clerk. The filing ofthis statement does not of itself authorizethe use in this State of a fictitious busi-ness name in violation of the rights ofanother under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 et seq.,Business and Professions Code). Signed:Summer Holdsworth. This statementfiled with the County Clerk of KernCounty 04/22/2015 and expires04/22/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: S.Hermosillo. Published by the Kern RiverCourier May 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2015.


DBA #1: YOUR OFFICE SOLUTION(2015-B2772), 4939 Calloway Drive, #104,Bakersfield, CA 93312. Mailing address:4939 Calloway Drive, #104, Bakersfield,CA 93312. REGISTRANTS: KatherineAnn Hall, 6305 Oslo Place, Bakersfield,CA 93306, June Anne Garbell, 4202 ElderCourt, Bakersfield, CA 93306 and RachelAnn Lewis, 11430 Reagan Road,Bakersfield, CA 93312. Date the businesscommenced: 00/00/0000. Business isbeing conducted as Co-Partners. ThisFictitious Business Name Statementexpires five years from the date it wasfiled in the office of the County Clerk.The filing of this statement does not ofitself authorize the use in this State of afictitious business name in violation ofthe rights of another under Federal, Stateor Common Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code).Signed: Katherine A. Hall. This state-ment filed with the County Clerk of KernCounty 05/01/2015 and expires05/01/2020. Mary B. Bedard, CPA,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: S.Hermosillo. Published by the Kern RiverCourier May 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2015.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALET.S. No.: 2011-15899, Loan No.:7092350425, A.P.N.: 515-532-27-00PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a),THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATIONREFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOTATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPYOF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TOTHE COPIES PROVIDED TO THETRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUM-MARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THISDOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPOR-TANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER:YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER ADEED OF TRUST DATED 7/20/2004.UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PRO-TECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BESOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOUNEED AN EXPLANATION OF THENATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGAGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CON-TACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Jin-BokKang and Sook Lee Kim, Husband andWife as Joint Tenants. Duly AppointedTrustee: Western Progressive, LLC.Recorded 7/30/2004 as Instrument No.00204178720 in Book ---, Page --- andrerecorded on --- as --- of OfficialRecords in the Office of the Recorder ofKern County California. Date of Sale:6/1/2015 at 10:00 AM. Place of Sale: Atthe front entrance to the City Hall, 1501Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California.Estimated amount of unpaid balance and

other charges: $302,086.60. WILL SELLAT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGH-EST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'SCHECK DRAWN ON A STATE ORNATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWNBY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDITUNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY ASTATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS ANDLOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGSASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANKSPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THEFINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZEDTO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE. Allright, title and interest conveyed to andnow held by the Trustee in the here-inafter described property under andpursuant to a Deed of Trust described as:Street Address or other common desig-nation of real property: 4211 CrystalLake Drive, Bakersfield, California 93313,A.P.N.: 515-532-27-00. The undersignedTrustee disclaims any liability for anyincorrectness of the street address orother common designation, if any,shown above. The sale will be made, butwithout covenant or warranty, expressedor implied, regarding title, possession orencumbrances, to pay the remainingprincipal sum of the note(s) secured bythe Deed of Trust. The total amount ofthe unpaid balance of the obligationsecured by the property to be sold andreasonable estimated costs, expensesand advances at the time of the initialpublication of the Notice of Sale is$302,086.60. If the Trustee is unable toconvey title for any reason, the successfulbidder's sole and exclusive remedy shallbe the return of monies paid to theTrustee and the successful bidder shallhave no further recourse. The benefici-ary of the Deed of Trust has executed anddelivered to the undersigned a writtenrequest to commence foreclosure and theundersigned caused a Notice of Defaultand Election to Sell to be recorded in thecounty where the real property is locat-ed.NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: Ifyou are considering bidding on thisproperty lien, you should understandthat there are risks involved in bidding ata trustee auction. You will be bidding ona lien, not on the property itself. Placingthe highest bid at a trustee auction doesnot automatically entitle you to free andclear ownership of the property. Youshould also be aware that the lien beingauctioned off may be a junior lien. If youare the highest bidder at the auction, youare or may be responsible for paying offall liens senior to the lien being auctionedoff before you can receive clear title tothe property. You are encouraged toinvestigate the existence, priority andsize of outstanding liens that may exist onthis property by contacting the countyrecorder's office or a title insurance com-pany, either of which may charge you afee for this information. If you consulteither of these resources, you should beaware that the same lender may holdmore than one mortgage or deed of truston this property. Note: Because theBeneficiary reserves the right to bid lessthan the total debt owed, it is possiblethat at the time of the sale, the openingbid may be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: Thesale date shown on this notice of salemay be postponed one or more times bythe mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a

court, pursuant to Section 2924g of theCalifornia Civil code. The law requiresthat information about trustee sale post-ponements be made available to you andto the public as a courtesy to those notpresent at the sale. If you wish to learnwhether your sale date has been post-poned and if applicable, the rescheduledtime and date for the sale of this proper-ty, you may call (866) 960-8299 or visitthis Internet Website http://www.alti-source.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.laspxusing the file number assigned to thiscase: 2011-15899. Information aboutpostponements that are very short induration or that occur close in time to thescheduled sale may not immediately bereflected in the telephone information oron the Internet Website. The best way toverify postponement information is toattend the scheduled sale. Date: April 21, 2015. WesternProgressive, LLC, as Trustee, c/o 30Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA92606. Automated Sale InformationLine: (866) 960-8299. For Non-automat-ed Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530.Tamika Smith, Trustee Sale Assistant.THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COL-LECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA-TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FORTHAT PURPOSE (Published by the KernRiver Courier May 8, 15 and 22, 2015)


Fictitious Business Name being aban-doned: SEQUENTICS (2014- B2257)Street address of business: 11514 SanMiniato Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93312.Mailing address of Business: 11514 SanMiniato Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93312.REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TOABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME:Todd McEwen, 11514 San MiniatoAvenue, Bakersfield, CA 93312. OriginalFBN Statement Filed on: 04/24/2014.This Statement of Abandonment filed on:05/04/2015. Mary B. Bedard, CPA,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by J.Garcia, Deputy Clerk (34993). Publishedby the Kern River Courier: May 8, 15, 22and 29, 2015.


DBA #1: TRAVEL INN RIDGECREST(2015-B2747), 131 West Upjohn Avenue,Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Mailing address:131 West Upjohn Avenue, Ridgecrest,CA 93555. REGISTRANT: JRGM LLC,651 Green Acre Drive, Fullerton, CA92835. Date the business commenced:09/01/2014. Business is being conductedas a Limited Liability Company. ThisFictitious Business Name Statementexpires five years from the date it wasfiled in the office of the County Clerk. Thefiling of this statement does not of itselfauthorize the use in this State of a ficti-tious business name in violation of therights of another under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 et seq.,Business and Professions Code). Signed:Gaurang Patel. This statement filed withthe County Clerk of Kern County04/30/2015 and expires 04/30/2020. MaryB. Bedard, CPA, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By: M. Dominguez.Published by the Kern River Courier May8, 15, 22 and 29, 2015.


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their home. Units from the Southlake,Lake Isabella and Kernville Stationsresponded to the incident. Uponarrival, crews from Southlake found agrass fire threatening four homes.Neighbors were attempting to cut aline around the fire. Crews made anaggressive attack on the fire and wereable to stop it before any homes weredamaged. The fire was contained in10 minutes and held at 0.64 acres.

This fire was started by a residentattempting to complete hazard reduc-tion around his home using a tractorlawn mower with metal cuttingblades. The Kern County FireDepartment encourages residents touse extreme caution when complet-ing their hazard reduction.

Remember that Hazard ReductionClearances in Kern County are dueby Monday, June 15. For more infor-mation on Hazard ReductionGuidelines, visit www.kerncounty-fire.org.

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Housing Affordability in CaliforniaTalking About Real Estate

Matt FreemanCourier Columnist

Anyone whohas lived inCalifornia for just alittle while knowsthe state has someof the highesthousing costs inthe country.

Some areas ofCalifornia are top 10 for highesthousing costs in the world, such asSan Francisco, parts of OrangeCounty, San Diego, San Jose andMarin County. There housing is soexpensive that a million bucks doesnot buy a home. Other areas a mil-lion may get you a nice condo ormaybe a major rehab.

There are many reasons for thisand many factors play in to whyhousing in these areas is so expen-sive. Location, economic conditions,proximity to the ocean, a lack ofavailable housing in the area. RealEstate is ultimately about two phras-es, five words in total: “Location,Location, Location” and “Supply andDemand.”

It’s pretty easy to understand whylocation plays a factor into real estatevalues. Obviously something in avery desirable area, say overlookingthe ocean or on very usable landwith water, is going to have morevalue than high desert arid land orareas of extreme remoteness withlack of services. However the ulti-mate driver of value in the real estatemarket is supply and demand. Putsimply, if there is an abundance ofhousing in relation to demand,prices will either remain stable or

drop. Correspondingly if there isshortage of supply, and demand ishigh, then prices go upHere in the Kern River Valley, thesetruths have exactly the same impactson our local market. We are fortu-nate because we have some of themost affordable housing in the state.There are not many areas ofCalifornia left where a buyer canfind a nice home for $100K or some-times less. Even our luxury proper-ties, the stuff on the Kern River, forexample, are very affordable. Hereyou can buy a home , on the river,for less than $750,000. Try doing thatup north!

The reasons the Kern River Valleyhas these market conditions is myri-ad but some of it is because we arerelatively rural compared to the bigmetro areas, and we also have twolane mountain roads coming into thevalley which preclude large develop-ment. Yeah, I know there is goodand bad in all that and sometimes Isit on both sides of the fence both asa life time resident and a real estateagent. I want to see development,but I don’t want to see our valleylose its character and heritage either.

Good steady growth is what weneed in the local real estate market.Good steady demand and steadyprice appreciation. Because thosethings mean our local economy isstable and steady and can weather astorm, and we can continue to havesome of the most affordable housingin a state with a lack of affordablehousing.

Matt Freeman is a realtor withFreeman’s Lakeside Realty 760-379-5915 or 760-223-0880. His column isnot intended to replace legal advice.

Freeman

Congress changing MedicareHealth Insurance Matters

Harry P. ThalCourier Columnist

A few weeks ago,I discussed the “DocFix” Bill beforeCongress, and howthe Senate went onSpring Break with-out addressing thistime-sensitive bill.Well, the Senatepassed the bill in the nick of time, aspayments to doctors and other healthcare providers would have beenreduced by 21 percent.

The problem arose from a flawedformula used for calculating themonies paid to doctors. It was basedon economic growth known as the“sustainable growth rate” (SGR). But,the economy didn’t grow as the 1997law predicted. In 2002, doctors werefurious when their payments werereduced by 4.8 percent. Every yearsince, Congress has staved off thescheduled cuts. But each deferral justincreased the size of the fix neededthe next time. So, each year, Congressapplied a Band-Aid and passed tem-porary legislation postponing imple-mentation of the SGR. This new leg-islation will give doctors a 0.5 percentpayment each year for the next fiveyears while an “alternative paymentmodel” is developed to emphasizepatient quality of care.

This year, Congress finally passeda permanent fix. However, other billsthat they had been putting temporaryfixes on weren’t as fortunate. Theseother health measures, called “exten-ders” that Congress renewed duringthe SGR debate included funding fortherapy services (there’s a cap on a

patient’s benefits), ambulance servicesand rural hospitals. Low income ben-eficiaries had a permanent fix to the“Qualified Individual” program whichhelps seniors pay the Medicare premi-ums. There was considerable lobby-ing to extend the Children’s HealthInsurance Program funding for fourmore years, but they had to settle ontwo.

To offset these expenses to the gov-ernment, Medicare recipients whohave “higher incomes” (earning over$70,000 as an individual or $140,000 asa couple will have higher MedicarePart B premiums to pay. Long TermCare and rehabilitation hospitals willsee a cut in their payments.

This is not the end of the “exten-der’s” part of the story. The mainthing is that virtually all of these pro-grams are funded through fiscal orcalendar year 2017, which means theyexpire on September 30 or December31 of that year. That includes disposi-tion of the Children’s Health InsuranceProgram (CHIP), so expect a fairlyrobust Medicare, Medicaid and CHIPlegislation package to move mid-2017.

From what I have heard, this mightinclude elimination of MedicareSupplements that have first dollarcoverage, combining the MedicarePart A and B deductible, and notallowing supplemental coverage tocover a $500 deductible, and otherridiculous ideas which will not fostergood health. There will be more tocome…stay tuned

Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insur-ance broker in California (0621106) Thalis on the National Association of HealthUnderwriters Medicare Advisory Board.He may be reached at 760-376-2100,[email protected] or harrythal. com.

Thal

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In wildland areas, spark arrestersare required on all portable gasoline-powered equipment. This includestractors, harvesters, chainsaws,weedeaters and mowers.■ Keep the exhaust system, sparkarresters and mower in proper work-ing order and free of carbon buildup.■ Use the recommended grade offuel and don’t top it off.Equipment Use■ In wildland areas, grinding andwelding operations require a permitand 10 feet of clearance. Keep a shov-el and a fire extinguisher ready to use.■ Don’t drive your vehicle onto drygrass or brush. Hot exhaust pipes andmufflers can start fires that you won’teven see- until it’s too late!■ Keep a cell phone nearby and call911 immediately in case of fire.Environment■ To protect water quality, do notclear vegetation near waterways tobare soil. Vegetation removal cancause soil erosion especially onslopes.

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completion. The temporary relocationis to the vacated Lakeside Villagemobile home park.

Phase I, the relocation phase, isexpected to continue through summer2017 with the entire modificaton to con-tinue until fall 2022.

Noise, air pollution/dust particulatecontrol mitigation and the capture andreturn to the lake any water used orseepage was explained. The 90+ pageSEA document was available and can

also be found on the Corps website,bit.ly/IsabellaDam.

The Corps will return to the Valley inJuly to meet with interested partiesregarding the recreation mitigation.

Public comments will be accepteduntil May 13, 2015. All commentsreceived on this Draft SEA will be con-sidered and incorporated into the finaldocument, as appropriate. Commentscan be sent to the Sacramento DistrictPublic Affairs Office, 1325 J Street,Sacramento, CA 95814 or emailed [email protected].

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