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Friday, November 4, 2011 Serving the Kern River & Isabella Lake Communities www.kernrivercourier.com Vol. 8 No. 40

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Hanks andRobberts thisweek’s moviepicks.

Wednesday 6 a.m.Storage, IsabellaReservoir167,973 Acre-feetReservor peak361,709 ac-ft.

Pool maximum568,075 ac.-ft.

Pool safety limit360,000 ac.-ft.

Upper KernKern Inflow at Kernville522 cfs (5-hr avg.)Lower KernOutflow 524 cfsBorel Canal Outflow 494 cfsData 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.

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Friday high 53°Chance of showers

Friday low 37°Chance of showers

Saturday high 59°Sunny and breezy

Saturday low 37°Breezy and cold

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Sunday,November 6at 2 a.m.:Remember toset yourclocks backone hour

Michael BatelaanKern River Courier

Falling backward isnot always goodunless you’re lookingforward to gettingthat extra hour ofsleep on Saturdaynight.

Daylight savingtime (DST) ends thisSunday, Nov. 6 at 2a.m. (or should I say 1a.m.?) when we getour extra hour ofmorning "daylight"back.

Official time turnsfrom 1:59 a.m. back to1 a.m. early Sundaymorning, earning usan extra hour of sleep,and a earlier sunrise.

Congress passedthe most recent DSTrevision in 2007,which sets the datesfor DST as the secondSunday in March untilthe first Sunday inNovember.

The first daylightsavings law went intoeffect in 1918, but noFederal law actuallyrequires states toobserve the change.But if they do, theyhave to do it at thesame time as every-one else.

The clock-chang-ing time of 2 a.m. wasselected instead ofmidnight, so that DSTwould not cause it toall of a sudden be“yesterday,” whichcould make timechange quite confus-ing.

If you’re feeling abit confused about thetime, you can checkthe official U.S. timeonline at www.time.gov

Fall

Michael Batelaan/Kern River Courier

A Courier file photo of a truck traveling through Walker Basin. Nowis a good time for a road trip to view the Valley’s Fall colors.

drafts of a Dark Sky Outdoor LightingOrdinance for Kern County’s unincorporatedareas have been reviewed at a number of pub-lic workshops. This ordinance would not affectthe incorporated cities (such as Bakersfield,Delano, Ridgecrest, Taft or Tehachapi).

Many wished that the ordinance wouldapply to existing lighting retroactively (likesome other counties and cities have done),especially to examples of nuisance lightingaffecting neighbors. But, in its current form,Kern County’s proposed Dark Sky Ordinancewill only apply to new lighting and not to anyexisting lighting.

The proposed changes can be reviewed athttp://goo.gl/6IZKZ ; last version of the pro-posed Proposed 2011 Kern County ZoningOrdinance Revisions http://goo.gl/XB3IA.

Check it out for yourself. Become involved.You can comment in person on Nov. 8 or by e-mail [email protected]. The HearingNotice http://goo.gl/Ry5Bu shows more infor-mation.

Richard RoweSpecial to the Courier

Every few years, staff at the Kern CountyPlanning and Community DevelopmentDepartment seeks to improve our ZoningOrdinances.

After a long process, on Sept. 22, thePlanning Commission approved revisions tothe zoning ordinance. Our Board ofSupervisors is scheduled to consider it at 2p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 8 in Bakersfield.

The 2011 Kern County Zoning OrdinanceRevisions are about many things, including aDark Sky Outdoor Lighting Ordinance (a firstfor Kern County), and allowing communitygardens as well as new water-efficient land-scaping requirements for multi-family residen-tial, commercial, and industrial uses. The pro-posed changes would streamline requirementsfor installation of small wind energy systems.

Since 2006, when Kern Valley residentsspoke to the Board of Supervisors, several

Zoning changes considered

Richard RoweSpecial to the Courier

Approximately 20 percent of everything grown inthe United States is wasted -- either in the fields, or inthe kitchens, markets, schools and restaurants. If just5 percent that waste was recovered, four millionAmericans could be fed.

Our local food banks are hard-pressed to feed theValley’s hungry yet if you drive by a potato field fol-lowing a commercial harvest, you’ll notice many pota-toes have been left behind to rot, mostly those deemedtoo small for the market.

Erie Johnson, president of the Rotary Club of KernRiver Valley and Cerro Coso Community College’sSouth Kern Director, read an article in The Rotarianmagazine about how several Rotary Clubs join in withgleaner groups to harvest food left behind to help feedthe hungry. At a meeting of the Kern River ValleyGarden Group, Johnson met Kernville’s KathleenCreighton Fuchs, who mentioned her brother, DaleCreighton, was about to start harvesting this year’spotatoes. So between Johnson, Fuchs andCreighton,

CarTours

See Tours, Page 5

Back U.S. Forest ServiceSpecial to the Courier

National Forests are inthe splendor of the seasonoffering limitless possibili-ties to enjoy the Fall colors.The Sequoia NationalForest is home to some ofthe finest fall color viewinganywhere. Autumn dis-

Wasting not, wanting less

Special to the Courier

Volunteer gleaners pause with harvested potatoes.

a plan was put in place to help our local food banks bypicking up the potatoes that woul. to help our localfood banks.

On Friday, Oct. 28, a trial run took place on an

Fall colors:Mother Nature’smasterpiece

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RegularactivitiesFridays■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition,Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 8:30 - 11:30 a.m., TOPS #2293 weight lossgroup, Veterans Hall #2, Lake Isabella. 760-417-2272.■ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Alzheimers Respite Group,Vets Hall, Lake Isabella. 760-379-0848.■ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group,Mt.View Church, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3935.■ 10 - 11 a.m., Hospice Grief SupportGroup, 6040-D Lake Isabella Blvd. Open to all.(661) 760-410-1010.■ 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., AA, 6407 Lake IsabellaBlvd., Lake Isabella.■ 11 a.m.- 3 p.m., Bingo and Lunch at Eagles,open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394■ 1 p.m., Happy Hookers crochet club, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-6335.■ 5 p.m. (1st Fri.) Kern Valley Cruisers andHot Rods, Senior Center, Sierra VistaRestaurant, 16575 Hwy 178, Weldon.■ 6 p.m. (2nd Fri.), Kernville Baptist Churchgame night. Next to Pizza Barn. 760-223-1036.■ 7:30 p.m., Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd., WoffordHts. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-8985.

Saturdays■ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Farmer’s Market, NuuiCunni Center, French Gulch. 760-549-0800 ■ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Farmer’s Market, LakeshoreLodge, Wofford Heights.■ 5 p.m. (1st Sat.), Havilah CentennialGroupy, schoolhouse. 760-379-2636.■ 1 p.m. Darts, 3 p.m. Poker Pool 3p.m.,Dinner 5-7 p.m. Eagles Lodge, open to public,Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers squaredancing, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

Sundays■ 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, open tothe public. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3877.■ 9 a.m. to noon, Breakfast at Eagles, opento the public. Highway 178, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394.■ 10 a.m. - Al Anon, 113 Dawson Dr., WoffordHts. 760-376-6136.

Mondays■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition,Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 10 a.m., Exercise Class, LakeridgeClubhouse, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3206.■ 1 p.m. (3rd Mon.), Kern Valley DemocraticClub, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.■ 1 p.m., Line dance classes, Senior Center,Lake Isabella. 760-379-0043.■ 3 p.m. (2nd Mon., Board; 4th Mon., member-ship), Kernville Chamber. 760-376-2629.■ 5 - 7 p.m., Eagles spaghetti dinner, Mt.Mesa, open to public, 1st. Mon. 760-379-3394.■ 6 - 9 p.m., KRV Community Orchestra,Cerro Coso College, Lake Isabella. 760-376-4461.■ 6:30 - 8 p.m., Boy Scout Troup 690, 1stBaptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760-812-7082.■ 7 p.m. (3rd Mon.), KRV Art Assoc., SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2844.■ 7 p.m., AA, 113 Dawson Dr., Wofford Hts.760-376-6136.■ 7:30 p.m., Al-Anon, Kern Valley HospitalCafeteria, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-8985.

Tuesdays■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition,Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 8:30 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, KernvilleMethodist Church. 909-753-9043.■ 9:30 - 11a.m., Me & My Friends children’splaygroup, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella.760-379-2556.■ 10 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern Valley GardenGroup. 760-379-1129.■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Rod & Gun Club,E. Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-376-4249.■ 2 p.m. (2nd Tue.), KRV Cemetery District.Public invited. 760-376-2189.■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-Bodfish

Property Owners, Senior Center, LakeIsabella (760) 760-379-1830.■ 6:30 p.m., (2nd Tue.) Epilepsy SupportGroup, Bakersfield. 760-376-1606.■ 7 p.m., (4th Tue.), KRV Historical Society,Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

Wednesdays■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition,Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 9 -11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Wed.), DamQuilters, senior apts. behind Vons, LakeIsabella. 661-867-1603.■ 9:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 661-867-2579.■ 9:30 - 11 a.m., Me & My Friends children’splaygroup, Kernville Methodist Church, 760-379-2556.■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber ofCommerce meeting, Moose Lodge, LakeIsabella. 760-379-5236.■ Noon, Eagles Lunch/Shuffleboard, opento public, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-3394.■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge, Mt.Mesa. 760-376-4249.■ 1:30 - 3 p.m., Grief Support Group,Optimal Hospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd.■ 5:30 p.m., Weight Watchers, WeldonMethodist Church. 760-267-4693.■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion,Senior Center Veterans Room, Lake Isabella.760-379-5086.■ 7 p.m. (3rd Wed.), Fish & Game HabitatClub, 631 E. Evans Rd., Wofford Hts.■ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. Live band.■ 7 p.m., Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd. WoffordHts., 760-379-7318 or 760-379-8985.■ 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, Wofford Blvd., WoffordHts.

Thursdays■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition,Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831.■ 8:30 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, KernvilleMethodist Church. 909-753-9043.■ 9 a.m. - noon, Thursday Painters, SeniorCenter, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5329.■ 9:30 a.m., (3rd Thu.), Fire Safe Council,Supervisor’s office, County Bldg., LakeIsabella.■ 9:30 a.m. (2nd Thu.), Aglow Int’l, SeniorCenter, Rm. 1, Lake Isabella. 2nd Thurs. Forwomen.■ 11:45 a.m. (4th Thu.), KRV Woman’s Clubmeeting, Elks Lodge.■ Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove.■ 1 p.m., (2nd Thu.), Clan Diggers, LakeIsabella Library. 760-379-2303.■ 5 - 7 p.m., TANF Cultural Night, FrenchGulch Campground.■ 3:30 - 5 p.m. (4th Thu.), Kern River ValleyColabortive, Veterens Hall, Rm. 1., LakeIsabella. 760-379-2556, ext. 601.■ 5 - 7 p.m., VFW Taco Thursday, open topublic. 760-379-3877.■ 5 p.m. (3rd Thu.), Republicans of KernValley, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3602.■ 6 p.m., Rotary Club, Ewing’s restaurant,Kernville.■ 6 p.m., Weight Watchers, Lake RidgeMobile Home Park Club House, Lake Isabella.Weigh-in 5:30 p.m.■ 6:30 p.m., Sweet Adelines, Senior Center,Lake Isabella. New members welcome.■ 7 p.m., (3rd Thu.), Kern Valley AstronomyClub, museum, Kernville. 760-376-1291.■ 7:30 p.m., Al-Anon Kern Valley Hospital, Mt.Mesa. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-8985.

Bingo Guide■ Friday, noon, Eagles Lodge, Mt. Mesa■ Saturday, noon, South Fork Woman’sClub, Fay Ranch Rd., Weldon■ Sunday, 1 p.m., Moose Lodge, LakeIsabella Blvd., Lake Isabella■ Wednesday, 1 p.m., Senior Center, LakeIsabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.■ Thursday, Early Bird 12:15 p.m., Regular 1p.m., St. Jude Catholic Church, Hwy 155 &Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Hts.

This information is sent to the Courierby the groups listed. It is suggested thatgroups provide a phone number in caseinterested individuals need more informa-tion, or meeting times have changed. noted.

Published FridaysSpotlighting the best of the Kern River ValleyPublisher Michael BatelaanEditors, Writers Michael Batelaan, Mike Ludiker,Pam Stewart, Mike DevichColumnistsMike Mencarini Rod Middleworth Matt Freeman Bodfish BobRon Bolyard Jack DuitsmanCalifornia Joe Richard RoweClarence Semonious Harry ThalPhotographersMichael Batelaan, Mike LudikerContributing PhotographersMurdoc Douglas, Jack Robson,Frances BowmanAd ProductionMichael Batelaan, Mike LudikerAdvertising SalesValerie Minoux, Sara WakemanBusiness OfficeSara WakemanDistributionRon BensonAdvertising policiesPublisher reserves the right to reject or cancelany advertising at any time. Cancellations orrejection shall not preclude payment on similaradvertising previously run. The Kern RiverCourier is not liable for errors in copy or anadvertisement beyond the cost of the actualspace occupied by the error. Publisherreserves the right to place the word “advertise-ment” on any ad copy that appears to resem-ble editorial matter. Submission policiesEditorial and photo submissions are wel-come and will run at the discretion of theeditors. Submissions will only be returnedwhen accompanied by a self-addressedstamped envelope. The editors reserve theright to edit and publish all submissionsboth in print and Internet online publica-tions. The entire contents of the Kern RiverCourier are copyright ©2011. Reproductionin whole or in part of print and Internetonline publications is prohibited withoutprior written consent. All rights reserved.Letters policiesLetters to the Editor are run when space per-mits. They are meant as an open forum forexpression. Letters to the editor pertaining tolocal issues and events or those that affect ourarea are encouraged. Please include your realname, address and phone number for verifica-tion. Pen names or incomplete names are notallowed. The views expressed in the letters tothe editor within this paper and Internet onlinepublications are not necessarily the views ofthis paper, nor those of the staff. The KernRiver Courier reserves the right to exclude anyletter to the editor, or edit its contents for lengthand prevention of libel, or for other reasons asseen fit by the editors. Letters should notexceed 200 words.All submissionsAdvertising, editorial, letters, photography andthe entire content of Kern River Courier publi-cations are subject to publish both in print andInternet online publications.

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CalendarThe CourierMeals on Wheels Yard Sale, November 4 & 5Meals on Wheels is holding a yard sale onFriday and Saturday, Nov. 4 and 5, at 101Clara Drive in Bodfish from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.Help support Meals on Wheels. Call 760-379-1428 for more information.

‘Touch of Crafts' gift faire,November 5The annual “Touch of Crafts” gift faire will beheld Nov. 5 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at theKern Christian Church in the Fellowship Hallat 14900 Highway 178 in Southlake. Therewill be reasonably-priced Christmas gifts forall ages. For information, call Terry at 760-378-3955.

Kernville First Baptist hostingWorkman’s Bazaar, November 5Kern First Baptist Church is holding a

760-379-2120, or e-mail hhall [email protected].

ABW’s annual Holiday Boutique,November 5American Baptist Women’s annual HolidayBoutique is being held on Saturday, Nov. 5from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the First BaptistChurch, 3701 Suhre Street in Lake Isabella.There will be gifts for all ages and occasions.Shop for the holidays and choose fromamong: baked goods, jellies and jams andcandy. Lunch will be hot dogs, chili dogs,chili boats, assorted drinks and cupcakes. Itwill be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Eagles Lodge Peddlers FaireNovember 5The Mt. Mesa Egles Lodge is holding aPeddlers Faire on Saturday, Nov. 5 from 8a.m. to 4 p.m. on Hwy 178 in Mt. Mesa.There will be arts and crafts, quilts, glass-ware, Vegan make-up, jewelry. food, doorprizes and more. Shop for the holidays. Formore information call 760-223-1903.

Food Pantry Fundraising DinnerNovember 5The Food Pantry is holding a fundraisingspaghetti and meatball dinner on Saturday,Nov. 5 from 4 until 7 p.m. at the VFW Hall,2811 Nugget Ave. (behind McDonalds), inLake Isabella. There will be live music byDonna Ridgeway. The dinner also includes asalad, garlic bread and dessert. Full baravailable (not included in price). $8.50/plateat the door or donate a 5-lb. canned ham.Pre-sale tickets are $7.50 and are being soldat Valley Thrift and the VFW. The hams willgo in a holiday food box given to less the for-tunate at Christmas. Please come and helpsupport your local Food Pantry, located at4621 Lake Isabella Blvd. in Lake Isabella Formore information, call Phyllis Brewer at 760-378-4825 or e-mail phyllisbrewer @msn.com

Concert for Textbooks,November 5Jody Steel, pianist, will be performing in aconcert at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5 at theKernville United Methodist Church to bene-fit and support the textbook fund which theKern River Valley Education and CulturalFoundation is conducting on behalf of theKern River Valley campus of Cerro CosoCommunity College. Jody Steel is an accom-plished pianist and musician, at both theWeldon Methodist Church and as a memberof the Kern River Valley CommunityOrchestra. Following the concert, there willbe a reception in the Church’s FellowshipHall with refreshments provided by the KernRiver Valley Associated Students of CerroCoso Community College. Tickets are avail-able at Cerro Coso Community College orGolden State Surplus and MercantileCompany in Lake Isabella or at KernvilleUnited Methodist Church, located on thecorner of Big Blue and Sirretta in Kernville,on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday morn-ings. Admission to the piano concert will be$10 per ticket, $7 for students. Seating is lim-ited. Tickets will be available at the door theevening of the performance. For informa-tion or questions call 760-379-0764.

KRV Veterans of Foreign WarsBreakfast November 6Kern River Valley Veterans of ForeignWars Post 7665. VFW Hall, 2811 NuggetAve., (behind McDonald's), LakeIsabella is holding a breakfast Sun. Nov.6. 760) 379-3877 [email protected].

Garden Group Potluck Meeting,November 8Last week’s calendar incorrectly report-ed the location of the Garden Groupmeeting. The meeting will take place inKernville. Bring a Potluck dish (side,salad or dessert) and items to donate toour raffle plus money to buy raffle tick-ets. There will be the usual raffle (itemsto raffle welcomed too). As before, 50percent of the raffle proceeds go toEmily Diggles' Lake Isabella Blvd. land-scape maintenance supplies. The restgoes for club maintenance supplies andspecial projects. Call Shirley Real at 760-379-1129 for more information.

KRV Chamber Mixin’ it Up at theFarmers Market November 8The Kern River Valley Chamber, Kern

Workman’s Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 5. Thedoors will open at 8 a.m. and the sale willclose at 3 p.m. The money made will go tothe church’s outreach programs in theValley.

Highland Chapel holds annual bazaar,November 5Highland Chapel United Methodist Churchis holding their annual bazaar and bake saleon Saturday, Nov. 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.There will be handmade goodies, crafts,white elephants, Christmas decorations anddelicious cookies, cakes, jellies, jams andpies in “Granny’s Kitchen.” Enjoy a slice ofpie or cake and coffee or beverage in our“Young People’s Café” Prices: $1.50 to $2.The bazaar is being held at Highland ChapelUnited Methodist Church, 5031 LakeIsabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. ContactHarriett Hall for additional information at

Rod MiddleworthKern River Courier Columnist

As a youngster,my mode of trans-portation for manyyears was a bike.

We were notold enough for acar, so the biketook my brotherand me almostanywhere wewanted to go.

On our bikes,we were kings of the road, and theSan Fernando Valley was our king-dom. Living there, we were close tothe ocean, to the mountains, toscores of cities in and around theValley.

But we did have limits: Mom lim-its.

Mom said we could go anywherewithin reason as long as we werehome for dinner. The one place wewere told not to go, was downtownLos Angeles. We were strictly forbid-den to go anywhere near the out-skirts and/or the downtown area.

Typical kids that we were, ofcourse we wanted to go there in theworst way. One day we decided togo anyway, and figured Mom wouldnever know. Our plan was to cycle toMacy’s downtown and ride the esca-lators. We’d read about them butnever saw or rode one.

Arriving there, we parked ourbikes outside Macy’s and proceededto ride the escalators up and down,until store employees finally noticedand told to get out and go home.

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Middleworth

Half a bean bicycleThings I Have Noticed...

Oon our way out we noticed a bigjar of beans and a sign that read“Guess how many beans are in thejar, and win a brand new Schwinnbicycle. I guessed a number, wrote itdown and my brother, Bud, guessedanother number and added half abean to his total.

We made it home before dinnerwith Mom none the wiser.

However, about a month later atdinner, Mom asked, “Did either ofyou ride your bikes to Los Angeleslast month?”

Bud and I looked at each otherand lied like a rug, denying any trip toL.A. Following a moment of silence,she said “That's funny. I just got a callfrom the manager of Macy's andsomeone named Bud, at our address,won a bike.”

He’d guessed the correct numberby half a bean.

Cornered, we had to ‘fess up andshe told us the bike was being deliv-ered the next day. But, it would bemany months before either of uswould ever ride it. We were devastat-ed because, in addition, we weren’tallowed to ride our bikes for twomonths.

We had to walk everywhere andevery one of those 60 days was walk-about prison. I’ll tell you this: wenever lied to Mom again and I stillwon’t go to downtown L.A. unless Iabsolutely have to.

.Wofford Heights resident Rod

Middleworth, a retired security man-ager for Pacific Bell, is an instructorfor the local AARP Driver SafetyProgram.

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Delicious fresh baked goods!

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Gifts for all ages and occasionsShop for the Holidays

November 5thLARGEYARD SALESponsored by BETA SIGMA PHI Chapter

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4005 Marilyn Street Lake IsabellaDirections: Lake Isabella Blvd. North to Lakeland Street, Turn right atLibrary, Go to the end of Lakeland, Turn right on Higham, Left on CanalStreet to Warren Way, Left on Marilyn (Second house on the left).

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Thanks to those who supported fall gathering

Thanks from the Kern River Paiute at the Nuui Cunni Center to all of you whosupported our Fall Gathering and Fund Raiser with your presence, contributionsand participation. We thank you so very much. Without all of you, it would not havebeen the great success it turned out to be. It was the biggest and best ever!

Very special thank you to those who worked so hard: • Food: Shirley Allen, Patty Lage, Jane Smith, Linda Kubisiak, Barbara Hinkey

and helpers Rosemary Pritchard and Ray Ellerman. The Indian Tacos were deli-cious.

• Cookie sales: Evelyn McDonald and her daughter, Kimberly; • Auction/raffle: Dennis Kelly, Sharon Carver, Terri McDonald and Skip Knots;• Demonstrators: Kristi Carver, Terri Gallion, Fred Swanson, Rod Blankenship,

Bob Robinson and James and Susy Croy;• Farmers’ Market: Mike Kidnegh, Shirley Chester, Eric Stockton, Esther

Warnock and Bud Malone.So much appreciation goes to the music groups: Dos Guys, Acoustic River and

John Flores. They all were wonderful. Also, Sierra Gateway in Kernville andIsabella Supermarket for their support. If we have missed anyone, we apologize.Yours truly,

Patricia Henry, Director/ChairwomanKern River Paiute Council

South Fork Middle School Veterans Day CelebrationOn Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 9 a.m., veterans will be honored at a special program at the

South Forth Middle School Gym, 5225 Kelso Valley Road in Weldon. Refreshments willbe served after the program. Veterans are invited to bring their military memorabilia toset up in the community center before the program. There will be a time for you to shareyour things with the eighth graders after the program.

Chamber in need of Christmas Parade volunteers The 34th annual Christmas Parade is right around the corner and it only seems like yes-terday that the parade was here. If you would like to volunteer, there are several areaswhere help is needed. They are putting decorations on the float, parade markings on thestreet, parade line up (helping get everyone to their marker), parade check in - at the office- on the morning of the parade. Parade director, Joe Cirello, is in the parade and cannotleave his post directing the floats so he will need an assistant. Call the Kern River Valley

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Bodfish Bob's Taco Soup

1 lb. ground round1 pkg. taco seasoning1 can corn1 can pinto beans1 can diced tomatoes1 can water1 pkg. dry ranch dressing mix1 pkg. corn chipsgrated cheese

In a Dutch oven, brown meat.Drain. Add taco seasoning. Addcorn, pinto beans and dicedtomatoes. Do not drain the veg-etables. Also add the water andranch dressing mix. Stir. Simmerfor 20-30 minutes. To serve, put asmall handful of corn chips inbottom of soup bowl. Add soupand top with grated cheese.

Bodfish Bob's Beef & Cabbage Casserole

1 to 1 1/2 lbs. lean ground beef1/2 c chopped onion

1/2 c chopped green bell pepper1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes1 tsp. salt1 tsp. garlic powder1 head cabbage (1 1/2-2 lbs.)3/4 c mild cheddar cheese(shredded)

In a large skillet, cook groundbeef, onion and green pepperuntil meat is no longer pink.Drain off fat. Stir in tomatoes, saltand garlic powder. Simmer,uncovered, 10 minutes, stirringfrequently. Cut cabbage into sixwedges. Cook cabbage in smallamount of boiling salted water,covered, for 10 minutes and drainwell. Arrange cabbage wedges inlightly buttered baking dish. Pourground beef mixture over andaround cabbage wedges. Bakecabbage casserole, uncovered at350° for 20-25 minutes. Sprinklecheese over cabbage casseroleand bake five minutes longer.

Bodfish Bob's Coleslaw

2 c green cabbage, shredded1 red onion, grated2 c red cabbage, shredded1 c mayonnaise1 green pepper, grated1/2 c oil & vinegar dressing1 red red pepper, grated2 carrots, grated

Toss vegetables in a glass bowl.Combine mayonnaise and dress-ing. Pour over and toss gently.Cover & chill overnight.

Visit Bodfish Bob on the Webat www.bodfishbob.com orwrite to him at [email protected]

Recipes for Dummies by Bodfish Bob

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PICKS OF THE WEEK“Larry Crowne” (PG-13) —

This movie strivesfor sweetness. Itpursues it theway reality TVpeople strive tobe actual celebri-ties, the way thatoverprivilegedtrophy wivesstrive to be 20years younger.This movie triesso hard to besweet that itbecomes a delusional crusadefor feel-good moments.

Tom Hanks is let go from hisbeloved job at a departmentstore because he doesn’t have acollege degree. Stay with me,now. Hanks has no choice but toenroll in community college,bond with other misfits, buy asecond-hand scooter, woo hisprofessor (Julia Roberts) andkeep smiling with those applecheeks. It’s hard to despise amovie that wants so badly tomake people feel good, so “LarryCrowne” manages to charm itsway out of a failing grade.

“Beginners” (R) — Oliver(Ewan McGregor) is a introspec-tive young man whose notionsabout life and love are seasonedby his experience with his late

father (Christopher Plummer).Oliver’s father came out as a gayman at 75 and proceeded to livehis new life to the fullest.

When Oliver meets and fallsin love with abeautiful, eccen-tric foreigner(MelanieLaurent), thememories of hisfather rush backto form newinsights.

It’s melancholyand cutesy andthe same time,but there aresome truly funny

moments and a few interestingturns of event, but it’s all inter-spersed with quite a bit of navel-gazing.

“Superheroes” (NR) — ThisHBO documentary looks into theworld of the “real-life super-heroes.” Ordinary people wear-ing homemade costumes havestarted patrolling the streets incities across America with themission to do good. It’s hard notto watch. Because of the direc-tor’s approach, these peoplecan’t be simply dismissed asloonies — they are trying to dosomething good, after all — butthe reality of a security guardwho, by night, calls himself Mr.Extreme isn’t so illustrious.

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Onyx Ranch field in Weldon leased toDale Creighton.

About a dozen volunteers, mostlyfrom the Rotary Club of Kern RiverValley, KRV Garden Group and theAssociated Students of Cerro CosoCollege joined in to help.

In just a few hours, they harvestedbetween 400- to 500-pounds of pota-toes. Representatives from God’sStorehouse in Southlake picked up theharvest to share with the Valley’s hun-gry.

Future gleanings will benefit all of ourlocal food banks: the Lake IsabellaSalvation Army, KRV Cerro Coso FoodPantry and Food Pantry.

To fit between field work at the farmand commercial harvesting of theremaining fields, only a few days’ noticewill be given before upcoming glean-ings.

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Michael Batelaan/Kern River CourierPatricia Arellano owner of My Therapy House in Lake Isabella presented RoseMclaughlin with the first annual Good Neighbor Award at her Grand OpeningHalloween Party while her staff and friends looked on.

Mike MencariniKern River Courier Columnist

On the fin side

It amazes mehow fast timegoes by. Here weare in Novemberwhen ourthoughts start toturn towardsturkey and jinglebells remember-ing to write 2012on our paperwork, androlling ourclocks backon SaturdayNov. 5.

The daysare startingto cool and we'll have shorterdays for fishing, so let's make themost of what we have. The trout bite is slowly warming-up, with fish starting to show atCamp Nine, French Gulch Marina,and the main dam area. On thesouth side Paradise Cove and theauxiliary dam are good spots towet a line. The flume should be areal good place to fish this time ofyear.

I noticed the Corp has reallyslowed the outflow of the lake, socheck out the Lower Kern atKeyesville. The catfish bite is verygood just about anywhere on the

lake, with the North Fork produc-ing some decent size cats. Thebass bite has been good with thefish in deeper water. The crappiebite is decent with some nice fishcaught, but the numbers aredown.

The Upper Kern is still loadedwith catchable size rainbows, withlimits the norm.

The Chamber is still looking forvolunteer feeders. If you wantsomething to do this winter thiscould be for you. Contact theChamber at 760-379-5236.

On theFeatherside

The KernRiver JuniorPheasantHunt is com-

ing soon so register early, and ifyou have a good working birddog, you and your dog are neededto help make this event memo-rable for these junior hunters. Forinformation contact Sherry VanMatre at 760-207-2317 or emailher at [email protected] .

Mike Mencarini is a WoffordHeights resident and a volunteer atthe Kern River Fish Hatchery. Forquestions or comments you canreach him through the Kern RiverCourier, [email protected].


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Shorter days for fishingCourier Antler, Fin & Feather Report

Emergencies call■ Ambulance■ Fire■ Law Enforcement■ Search & Rescue■ Lake Patrol■ Forest Service

Sheriff/CHP Substation7046 Lake Isabella Blvd.Lake IsabellaWeekdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.business calls only, 760-549-2100

Kern County Fire StationsKernville Station 7611018 Kernville RoadKernvillebusiness calls only, 760-376-2219

Lake Isabella Station 724500 Lake Isabella Blvd.Lake Isabellabusiness calls only, 760-379-2626

Southlake Station 719000 Navajo Ave.Weldonbusiness calls only, 760-378-3055

Kern Valley HospitalEmergency DepartmentMcCray & LaurelMountain Mesa760-379-2681

Recreation informationU.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 infomationKern River Valley Chamber of Commerce6404 Lake Isabella Blvd.Lake Isabella(across from Senior Center)Local: 760-379-5236Toll Free: 866-KRV4FUN

KernvilleChamber of Commerce11447 Kernville Rd. Kernville(corner Sierra Way & Kernville Roads) Local: 760-376-2629Toll Free: 866-KERNVILLE

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plays of golden aspen dance to gen-tle winds among pine forests.Scenic routes include driving alongsoaring granite monoliths, glacier-carved canyons, limestone caves,roaring world-class whitewater andscenic lakes. Warm days and chillyevenings mark this time of year sobe prepared. Here are a few ways tomake the most of fall trips along oneof the scenic routes:Kings Canyon Scenic Byway

Kings Canyon Scenic Byway is a50-mile route which climbs througha giant sequoia forest descendinginto one of North America’s deepestcanyons along State Highway 180.You will travel through theSouthern Sierra life zones includingseveral giant sequoia groves andexperience the spectacular geologyof Kings Canyon. The route beginsat the Hume Lake Ranger Stationand climbs 4,000 feet to KingsCanyon National Park where youcan stop at the visitor center andtake a short hike to the GeneralGrant tree. The byway descends2,700 feet to the wild and scenicKings River and ends at CedarGrove in Kings Canyon NationalPark. Check on weather conditions.The section just below the turn off

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“The days are starting to cool and we'llhave shorter days for fishing, so let'smake the most of what we have. ”

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to Hume Lake closes in the winter.Western Divide Highway

Mountain Road (M107) travelsthe dramatic ridge line that dividesthe Kern and Tule RiverWatersheds, beginning whereHighway 190 stops at QuakingAspen. Along this route you willview spectacular aspen, numerousgiant sequoia groves and the KernRiver Canyon. The road is closedduring the winter due to snow butmany enjoy the area popular forsnow play, cross-country skiing,snow shoeing and snowmobiles.

Sherman Pass Road is a 44-mileroad which connects the Kern Riverup through the Kern Plateau toKennedy Meadows. This historicscenic route is one of California’sfew roads that cross the crest of theSierra Nevada.

Sherman Peak (9,909 feet) is onthe east side located on the edge ofthe Kern Plateau. It offers 360-degree views of the Great WesternDivide peaks along the Sierra Crestincluding Mt. Whitney, Langley andOlancha. This route includes a bird’seye view of the Kern River Canyon.Stop at Boy Scout Meadow for thatpicture perfect moment to view theaspen.

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ARIES (Mar. 21 to Apr. 19) Some changesmight seem confusing at first, especially toan Aries whose impatience levels are prettyshaky this week.

TAURUS (Apr. 20 to May 20) That difficultsituation continues to call for careful han-dling. Avoid quickly made choices thatmight not stand up when put to the test.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You still havelots of evaluating to do before you can con-sider making a commitment. It’s better tomove cautiously.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A previous-ly peevish partner offers to be more helpfulwith your problems. The final choice isyours. Be guided by what you feel is theright thing to do.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) You can some-times be pretty rough on those you suspectof betrayal. Pull in those claws and listen tothe explanation. It might surprise you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) A note ofcaution: This is a period of mixed signals foryou, so be careful you don’t misunderstandthe messages you’re getting.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Cupid’s callbeckons both singles looking for a new love,as well as couples hoping to strengthen theirrelationships.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) It’s been ahectic time for you, and you might want totake a break to restore both body and soul.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) It’s agood idea to take a more conservativeapproach to your financial situation rightnow. Some plans made earlier this yearmight need readjusting.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) This is afine time to move boldly into those newopportunities that will open up for you.Check them over, and then choose the bestone for you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Your self-assurance is growing stronger, and youshould now feel more confident about mak-ing that long-deferred decision about a pos-sible commitment.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to Mar. 20) You’re veryclose to reaching your goal. But be wary ofdistractions that can lure you off-course andreally want to be.


Salome’s Stars

1.Pituitary gland2.A blue sailor suit3.Dec.264.Plumbum (Pb)5.“Goodbye, Columbus”6. “The Spirit of St. Louis”

Answers:


Trivia Testbu Fifi Rodriquez

1. ANATOMY: Which gland produces humangrowth hormone?

2. FAMOUS CHARACTERS: What doesDonald Duck always wear?

3. RELIGION: In Western churches, what dayis set aside for the Feast of St. Stephen?

4. SCIENCE: What is the Latin word andchemistry symbol for lead?

5. MOVIES: What 1969 movie was made froma Philip Roth novel and starred RichardBenjamin and Ali MacGraw?

6. PULITZER PRIZE: What was the title ofCharles Lindbergh’s autobiography, which wonthe Pulitzer Prize in 1953?


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POOL DOCTORNew pool constr. & consulting.Drain, acid wash, tile cleaningspecialists. New & used equip.installed & repaired.David Stratton 760-223-6338

Wofford Heights - Sites availablein quiet park with lake views,laundry facilities & fish house.$250/mo inclds water & trash.Call Jody @ 760-376-3228___________________________

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Free to Loving Home: Red,apricot & white, non-shed-ding male Cockapoo mixpuppy. 10 lbs @ 6 mo.Wormed. Has had puppyshots & been vet checked.Loving, but shy. Needspatience & love in a “foreverhome.” Good playing withother dogs. (760) 223- 2873

10’x10’ storage unit just $45/mo20’x20’ only $120/moCorlew’s Stage CoachMini Storage - Bodfish

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2002 Ford Focus2x3, 175,000 miles

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$30. Good condition. Call 760-376-2860. 9am-1pm, M-F___________________________

Men and women’s used clothing.Call for sizes and prices. (760)977-7267__________________________

Free Xmas Decor - TheCrafty Lady Sale - Buy one,get 2nd item free. Take careof your kids & grandkids atLah-de-dah in Kernville nowtil Xmas.

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Lake Isabella - Pay $768 ea. 2weeks, of pure tax deduction.Get 6.4 acres (split into 3parcels for profit), 2,000 sq. ft.home, water well, 2,000 gal.water tank, mobile home sites,septic tank, (views of lake,Kern River, SequoiaNat’lForest Mtn, million $neighbor’s home), (paradisefor kids, horses, boater, skier,airplane flyer, trucker,motocross, golfer, fishing).Appraised $300,000. Youassume $200K loan, all due 30yrs, fixed 10% APR rate/ buy-ing power loan, refi anytimewith no prepayment penalty.Pay $24K down. Seller pays$7,500 fee to buyers agent/find-er at closing. Seller (661) 330-2222. Seller’s agent (661) 330-7360. Habla Espanol.

164 Acres inWalker Basin -Attention hunters & ranch-ers. Own your own moun-tain. Year round naturalspring w/power. Seller moti-vated. Make offer. $246K.Call Kyle Lessley (661) 717-5234, Wise Realty, Inc.

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Kernville - Hi-Ho 50+ MHP 2bd / 2 ba Apts. $450/mo + dep &utilities. 760-376-2671___________________________Lake Isabella - 55+ Community,2bd/2ba dble wide w/patio, com-pletely refurbished. $575 mo +security deposit. (760) 964-2514__________________________

Wofford Hts - Neatest AdultPark in the Valley. Huge 2 bddblwide w/office, $600/mo.Alsofurn. 1/bd - $385/mo. Seniordiscounts. Apply @ office,Pinewood Trailer Park, 99Evans Road__________________________

Wofford Hts - 2 bd, 2ba housewith carport & garage, justrefurb. $750/mo., 760-223-0178__________________________

Kernville - 3 bd - 2 1/2 bath,house across from the river.$1,000/mo + deposit. (831) 251-1711__________________________

If you lend someone $20, andnever see that person again, itwas probably worth it.

Lake Isabella - Nice 2/bd-2/badbl wide mobile home w/carport,patio & deck. $14,995. Quiet 55+park. (760) 379-2092__________________________MOVING? - Across Town orThe Nation - Kernville Movingand Storage (760) 379-2714or (760) 417-0465

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Discover the joy of singingBarbershop Harmony thisChristmas. In 9 short weeks,learn traditional and contem-porary Christmas music in thisunique 4 part a capella style.You’ll make great music &meet new friends with theadded bonus of performingwith the Kern Valley SweetAdelines at our Christmasspectacular. Dates: Thursdaynights starting Oct 13 - Dec 8show, 6:30-8:00. Senior Centerin Lake Isabella.

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With the turnin the market, the1031 exchangefor a few yearswas almostunheard of.However, withinvestors startingto come out ofthe woodwork, a1031 is becomingmore popularagain. Keep inmind I am no tax expert, by anymeans, but I have done plenty of1031 ex-changes in my time forclients and they are a very goodway to sell and buy property butthey can be difficult to understand.

Basically the definition of a 1031ex-changeis the sale ofa propertyin whichsaid profitfrom saidpropertysale is not taxable.

So if you have an investmentproperty or vacant land, somethinglike that to sell, that you would haveto pay a large amount of tax in theform of capital gains, a 1031 can bea great option. However, here is acatch. There is always a catch, isn’tthere, with tax stuff?

First of all, a 1031 will not workwith a primary residence that iscovered under other tax benefits.They are only for investment prop-erty and then only if the profit from

the sale of that property is rolled-over into another like propertywithin a certain amount of timeafter close of escrow.

In other words, you have to takeyour profit you make from the saleand buy another similar type ofproperty within a certain timeframeor you will be taxed on the capitalgains of the sale. The benefit is thatyou can keep buying and sellingproperty and as long as you roll thatmoney over you can put off thatcapital gains tax basically indefinet-ly. The risk is that you may not findanother property in time that meetsyour needs and you will have nochoice but to pay the tax.

It will catch up to you thoughwhen you do finally sell that lastproperty or properties you havepurchased. Two things certain inlife, according to Benjamin Franklin,

aredeathand taxes.

Thestragegy isto not sellthose prop-erties at all,

either live on their income or if youdo sell you do so after you retireand are in a much lower tax brack-et, thus paying a lot less in capitalgains tax.

Definetly something to considerfor your Real Estate investmentplans.

Matt Freeman #01714782 is aRealtor with Freeman’s LakesideRealty (760) 379-5915 or cell 223-0880. His column is not intended toreplace legal advice.

Benefits of a 1031 ExchangeTalking About Real Estate

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“Two things certain in life, according toBenjamin Franklin, are death and taxes!”

-- Matt Freeman


Valley Growers Association andLakeshore Farmers Market on Tue., Nov.8, is Mixin’ it Up! You’re invited to attend5:30 p.m. at Lake Shore Lodge, 7466Wofford Blvd. in Wofford Heights.Special Entertainment by The Jazz Tonesand catering by The Chatterbox PleaseRSVP to the Kern River Valley Chamberoffice at 760-379-5236

Kern Valley Hospital ‘Drive By’FLU-Shot Clinic November 9Kern Valley Hospital invites you to itsannual Drive Through Flu Shot ClinicNov. 9, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Simplydrive through the front Hospital park-ing area at 6412 Laurel Avenue (cornerof McCray Road and Laurel Ave.) inMountain Mesa. The cost is $15 whichmay be paid with a check or cash. Areceipt will be provided if you wish tobill your insurance for reimbursement.The Kern Valley Healthcare Districtrecommends that everyone receive anannual flu-shot, especially for thoseage 60 and older or have chronic healthproblems. For information call 760-379-2681 www.kvhd.org

Middle School Veterans’ DayCelebration, November 9On Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 9 a.m.Veterans will be honored at a specialprogram at the South Forth MiddleSchool Gym, 5225 Kelso Valley Road,Weldon. Refreshments will be servedafter the program. Veterans are invitedto bring their military memorabilia toset up in the community center beforethe program. There will be a time foryou to share your things with theeighth graders after the program.

National EmergencyAlert System test, November 9This is the first-ever nationalEmergency Alert System test, overseenby the FCC and FEMA, and it is sched-uled for 5 p.m. Pacific time onWednesday, Nov. 9. There will be clearidentification that this is “only a test,”and it will run for about three minutes.The FCC says that length is “to ensurethat the equipment will not ‘lock up’”after two minutes, which is the maxi-mum length for all other EAS alerts.

Historical Society honors OnyxStore, November 12The Kern River Historical Society willbe honoring Austin Bowman’s HistoryProject of the Onyx Store. Bowmanwon first place and best of show JuniorHistorical Landmark at the 2011 KernCounty Fair. The Historical Society willmeet at the Kernville museum on Nov.12 at 11 a.m. After a few weeks of thedisplay, its final resting place will be atthe store itself. 760-376-6683.

Alternative Processes DrawingWorkshop November 12The Kern River Valley Art Associationpresents an Alternative Processesdrawing workshop on Nov. 12 withinstructor Claire Putney from 9a.m.until 4 p.m. All skill levels are wel-come, no previous experience neces-sary. $40 per participant includesworkshop supplies. For more informa-tion call 661-331-0774 or [email protected].

Sheriffs Activities League (SAL)annual fundraising dinnerNovember 12Kern River Valley Sheriffs’ ActivitiesLeague (SAL) annual fundraising din-ner event is being held on Saturday,Nov. 12 at 5 p.m. at the Moose Lodge.The dinner will be a pulled pork barbe-cued sandwich with green beans andpotato salad, catered by B&B barbecue.There will be a silent auction, raffleprizes, 50/50 Raffle and a raffle forRaffle. Tickets are $10 and will avail-able for sale at Kern River Motors byLisa and Daures Stephens. For moreinformation call 760-549-0077.

Operation Christmas ChildNational Collection Week,November 14-21Family Life Center, 20 W. Panorama Dr.in Wofford Heights, is the Shoe Boxdrop-off location for Operation

Christmas Child for the entire KernRiver Valley. Volunteers will be availableto greet donors who are dropping-offtheir shoe boxes, pray for children livingin extreme poverty who will receive theboxes. We have opportunities for volun-teers in the shoe box collection room thethird week in Nov, Monday throughSunday, 10 a.m to 3 p.m. daily. Pleasecall 760-417-2279 for information.

Whiskey Flat Days PlanningMeeting, November 14Kernville Chamber of Commerce isholding a Whiskey Flat Days planningmeeting on Wednesday, Nov. 16 at 6p.m. The theme (submitted by KelleneKirkpatrick) is “Don't Let Your BabiesGrow Up to Be Outlaws.”) The meetingwill be held in the Kernville CommunityRoom (next to the Kernville Chamberoffice), off Sierra Way just west ofKernville Road. For more information,contact the Kernville Chamber at 760-376-2629 or [email protected]

McCarthy Announces MobileOffice Hours, November 17On Thursday, Nov. 17, a field representa-tive for Congressman Kevin McCarthywill hold office hours in Lake Isabella.Mobile office hours are a great opportu-nity for folks to interact directly withstaff to share concerns and get ques-tions answered. The public is encour-aged to come out and take advantage ofthe office hours. Office hours will beThursday, Nov. 17, at the Kern CountyAdministration Building, 7050 LakeIsabella Bovd., Lake Isabella, from 1:30p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Local Contact: VinceFong, District Director for CongressmanMcCarthy 661-327-3611. http://www.kevinmccarthy.house.gov/

Senator Jean Fuller announceslocal office hours, November 17 Senator Jean Fuller announced that herstaff will hold office hours at the KernCounty Building, 7050 Lake IsabellaBlvd. in Lake Isabella on Thursday, Nov.17, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Holdingoffice hours in the Kern River Valley isan opportunity for the local citizens tocommunicate, in person with her office.To schedule an appointment withSenator Fuller’s staff, the community isencouraged to call Fuller’s DistrictOffice at 661-323-0443.

Men of Worth ConcertNovember 17Associated Students of Cerro Coso pres-ents a night of storytelling and the beau-tiful sound of Irish and Scottish folkmusic. Scotsman Donnie Macdonald andIrishman James Keigher come togetheras Men of Worth, giving a show that is aunique combination of humor, excitingtunes and heartfelt soulful ballads.Ticket prices: general admission $5; $3and senior citizens. Room G (groundfloor), Cerro Coso KRV Campus, LakeIsabella.

Lake Isabella Junior PheasantHunt November 19 & 20Fish & Game Habitat Club and CA Dept.of Fish & Game sponsor four free huntsfor junior hunters. Funded by the NRAFoundation (nrafoundation.org). AJunior Hunting License is required forany resident or nonresident less than 16years of age who takes birds or mam-mals. To qualify, hunter must be lessthan 16 years of age at the beginning ofthe license year (July 1); Jr. License Fee$11.37 available at DFG License SalesOffices & license agents. The hunt willbe held at Hanning Flat off Sierra WayFor information, call Sherry Van Matre,2011 Lake Isabella Junior Pheasant HuntChair 760-376-3178

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Harry P. ThalKern River Courier Columnist

Sometimes it ishard to say “no.”

I am a greatoffender, becausewhen asked, mynormal response is a“yes,” especiallywhen the InsuranceIndustry calls.

This past fewweeks have beenincredibly busy. Iwas invited by a local chapter of theNational Association of HealthUnderwriters to present a ContinuingEducation class on Medicare inSonoma County.

A few weeks later, a neighboringgroup in nearby Contra Costa Countyrequested that I speak to their groupthe day before.

As normal, my topic is Medicare,with my goal to educate insuranceagents. Most of the membership isinvolved in providing health insurancecoverage to employer-sponsoredgroup health plans, and Medi-care is amystery to them. As the population isaging, and more and more “babyboomers” are nearing retirement, thetopic of Medicare and health insuranceis taking center stage.

In my research for the trip up north,as well as my trying to provide accu-rate information for the State meeting,I made a great discovery: local KernCounty seniors plus much of Southern

California, are spoiled. Locally we haveseveral Medicare HMO plans tochoose from, most of which cost nomore than the regular Medicare Part Bmonthly premium.

Here in the Kern River Valley andBakersfield we have many options.Our neighbors in Ridgecrest have veryfew options. Go north to TulareCounty, the choices are even slimmer.My greatest fear and regret, is thatmany seniors are being enticed to joinplans due to name recognition. Theplan that touts its benefits on televisionor in print advertising may not be thebest plan. Remember, many plans maycost the same on a monthly basis, butwhat will you be spending out of yourpocket when you go to the doctor orhospital. One local plan costs almost$300 a day for the first seven days inthe hospital, while another is $100 aday for five. Both plans use the samedoctors!

The running around during theMedicare Annual Enrollment Periodmay keep me busy, but as this is theonly opportunity for most people onMedicare to make changes, I feel it istime well spent.

Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensedinsurance broker in California(0621106) and other states. Harryis on the National Assoc. of HealthUnderwrit-ers Medicare AdvisoryBoard. He may be reached at 760-376-2100, e-mail [email protected] or visit him on the web atwww.harrythal.com

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DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I wouldlike to know more about restlessleg syndrome. -- I.J.

ANSWER: Roughly seven percentof women and three percent of mensuffer from restless leg syndrome.That gives you a lot of fellow suffer-ers. People describe it in many ways.Some say it’s an aching in their legs.Others describe it as a creeping-crawling sensation. No matter howpeople express the feeling, it makesthem get up and move around.Activity lessens or gets rid of the sen-sations, but they can and do comeback. They usually appear in theevening or at night when people aresitting or when they get into bed.

No one is sure what causes thesyndrome. Things that lessen itsintensity and frequency are cuttingback on caffeine, stopping smokingand exercising daily. Eliminating alco-hol is a most helpful remedy.

Sometimes restless leg syndrome isassociated with iron deficiency andanemia due to iron deficiency. Yourdoctor will want to check you for that.

Pramipexole (Mirapex) and ropini-role (Requip), both drugs forParkinson’s disease, are used for thissyndrome, even though it has no rela-tionship to Parkinson’s disease. Theystimulate certain brain areas that con-trol movement. Levodopa, another

Parkinson’s medicine, also is pre-scribed.

Periodic limb movements of sleepis another condition that frequentlyoccurs along with restless leg syn-drome. It’s involuntary movements ofthe legs and feet during sleep. Thekicking and jerking last about twoseconds and recur every 20 to 40 sec-onds. Often the affected person isunaware of them. The bed partnerplays a nighttime role of being adrop-kicked football and is quiteaware of what's happening. Theaffected person is quite tired duringthe day. The same medicines used forrestless leg syndrome can be usedhere, too. Daily exercise might put anend to the nocturnal movements.

The booklet on restless leg syn-drome and nighttime leg crampsexplains both conditions. To obtain acopy, write to: Dr. Donohue -- No.306W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL32853-6475. Enclose a check ormoney order (no cash) for $4.75 withthe recipient’s printed name. Pleaseallow four weeks for delivery.

Dr. Donohue regrets that he isunable to answer individual letters, buthe will incorporate them in his columnwhenever possible. Readers may writehim or request an order form of avail-able health newsletters at P.O. Box536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475


To Your Good HealthTake a rest, restless legs


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Kern River Courier Legal NoticesFICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

STATEMENTFictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:German Flooring (2011 - B5595).Street address of principal place of busi-ness: 2812 Victor, Inyokern, CA 93527.Mailing address of business: P.O. Box872, Inyokern, CA 93527. REGIS-TRANT: Michael German, 2812Victor, Inyokern, CA 93527. A -Individual. Date the business com-menced: 03/01/2011. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name statement gen-erally expires at the end of five yearsfrom the date on which it was filed inthe office of the County Clerk, except,as provided in subdivision (b) ofSection 17920, where it expires 40 daysafter any change in the facts set forth inthe statement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration. 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 etseq., Business and Professions Code)Signed: Michael German. This state-ment filed on 09/20/2011. Expires09/20/2016. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. ByM. Rodriguez. Published by the KernRiver Courier October 14, 21, 28 andNovember 4, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT

Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Serenity Room and Board (2011 -B5478). Street address of principalplace of business: 420 18th Street,

Bakersfield, CA 93301. Mailingaddress of business: 2671 OswellStreet, #223, Bakersfield, CA 93306.REGISTRANT: Christina Felix, 2671Oswell Street, #223, Bakersfield, CA93306. A - Individual. Date the busi-ness commenced: 02/28/2011. Notice:In accordance with subdivision (a) ofSection 17920, a fictitious name state-ment generally expires at the end of fiveyears from the date on which it wasfiled in the office of the County Clerk,except, as provided in subdivision (b) ofSection 17920, where it expires 40 daysafter any change in the facts set forth inthe statement pursuant to Section 17913other than a change in the residenceaddress of a registered owner. A newFictitious Business Name Statementmust be filed before the expiration. 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 etseq., Business and Professions Code)Signed: Christina Felix. This statementfiled on 09/14/2011. Expires09/14/2016. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. ByG. Meza. Published by the Kern RiverCourier October 14, 21, 28 andNovember 4, 2011.

STATEMENT OF ABANDON-MENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS

BUSINESS NAME:Fictitious Business Name being aban-doned: RAINMAN'S RACERSHAVEN HOBBIES AND RACEWAY,(2011-B5225). Street address of busi-ness: 7401 White Lane, Bakersfield,CA 93309. REGISTRANT WHOWISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSI-NESS NAME: Randy Raines, 8305

Hillyer Way, Bakersfield, CA 93311;Original FBN Statement Filed on:09/01/2011. This Statement ofAbandonment filed on: 09/14/2011.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk by M.Dominguez, Deputy Clerk (34993).Published by the Kern River CourierOctober 14, 21, 28 and November 4,2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Rainman's Hobby and Raceway (2011- B5471). Street address of principalplace of business: 7401 White Lane,Bakersfield, CA 93309. Mailingaddress of business: 8305 Hillyer Way,Bakersfield, CA 93311. REGIS-TRANT: Randy Raines, 8305 HillyerWay, Bakersfield, CA 93311. A -Individual. Date the business com-menced: 00/00/0000. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name statement gen-erally expires at the end of five yearsfrom the date on which it was filed inthe office of the County Clerk, except,as provided in subdivision (b) ofSection 17920, where it expires 40days after any change in the facts setforth in the statement pursuant toSection 17913 other than a change inthe residence address of a registeredowner. A new Fictitious BusinessName Statement must be filed beforethe expiration. The filing of this state-ment does not of itself authorize theuse in this State of a fictitious businessname in violation of the rights ofanother under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code)Signed: Randy Raines. This statement

filed on 09/14/2011. Expires09/14/2016. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. ByM. Dominguez. Published by the KernRiver Courier October 14, 21, 28 andNovember 4, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Lone Oak Cottage Antiques andCollectables (2011 – B5918). Streetaddress of principal place of business:26150 Columbia Way, Tehachapi, CA93561. Mailing address of business:26150 Columbia Way, Tehachapi, CA93261. REGISTRANTS: ScottBlashill, 26150 Columbia Way,Tehachapi, CA 93561 and ChristinaBarrett. I – Husband and Wife. Datethe business commenced: 09/17/2011.Notice: In accordance with subdivision(a) of Section 17920, a fictitious namestatement generally expires at the endof five years from the date on which itwas filed in the office of the CountyClerk, except, as provided in subdivi-sion (b) of Section 17920, where itexpires 40 days after any change in thefacts set forth in the statement pursuantto Section 17913 other than a changein the residence address of a registeredowner. A new Fictitious BusinessName Statement must be filed beforethe expiration. The filing of this state-ment does not of itself authorize theuse in this State of a fictitious businessname in violation of the rights ofanother under Federal, State orCommon Law (see Section 14411 etseq., Business and Professions Code)Signed: Scott Blashill. This statementfiled on 10/07/2011. Expires10/07/2016. ANN K. BARNETT,

Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. ByJ. Trujillo. Published by the KernRiver Courier October 28, November4, 11 and 18, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Lone Oak Cottage Antiques andCollectables (2011 - B5918). Streetaddress of principal place of business:26150 Columbia Way, Tehachapi, CA93561. Mailing address of business:26150 Columbia Way, Tehachapi, CA93261. REGISTRANTS: ScottBlashill, 26150 Columbia Way,Tehachapi, CA 93561 and ChristinaBarrett, 26150 Columbia Way,Tehachapi, CA 93561. I - Husbandand Wife. Date the business com-menced: 09/17/2011. Notice: In accor-dance with subdivision (a) of Section17920, a fictitious name statement gen-erally expires at the end of five yearsfrom the date on which it was filed inthe office of the County Clerk, except,as provided in subdivision (b) ofSection 17920, where it expires 40 daysafter any change in the facts set forth inthe statement pursuant to Section17913 other than a change in the resi-dence address of a registered owner. Anew Fictitious Business NameStatement must be filed before theexpiration. The filing of this statementdoes not of itself authorize the use inthis State of a fictitious business namein violation of the rights of anotherunder Federal, State or Common Law(see Section 14411 et seq., Businessand Professions Code) Signed: ScottBlashill. This statement filed on10/07/2011. Expires 10/07/2016.ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By J.

Trujillo. Published by the Kern RiverCourier October 28, November 4, 11and 18, 2011.


Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1:Famous Dave's BBQ (2011 - B5894).Street address of principal place ofbusiness: 7777 Rosedale Highway,Bakersfield, CA 93308. Mailingaddress of business: 7777 RosedaleHighway, Bakersfield, CA 93308.REGISTRANT: Tacaza, Inc., 3191Red Hill Avenue, #100, Costa Mesa,CA 92626. F - Corporation. Date thebusiness commenced: 02/01/2008.Notice: In accordance with subdivision(a) of Section 17920, a fictitious namestatement generally expires at the endof five years from the date on which itwas filed in the office of the CountyClerk, except, as provided in subdivi-sion (b) of Section 17920, where itexpires 40 days after any change in thefacts set forth in the statement pursuantto Section 17913 other than a change inthe residence address of a registeredowner. A new Fictitious Business NameStatement must be filed before theexpiration. The filing of this statementdoes not of itself authorize the use inthis State of a fictitious business namein violation of the rights of anotherunder Federal, State or Common Law(see Section 14411 et seq., Businessand Professions Code) Signed: AnandGala, Chief Executive Officer. Thisstatement filed on 10/06/2011. Expires10/06/2016. ANN K. BARNETT,Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. ByM. Rodriguez. Published by the KernRiver Courier November 4, 11, 18 and25, 2011.

Ronald Lynn StewartJan. 28, 1948 - Oct. 22, 2011Ronald Lynn Stewart was born on Jan 28, 1948 andraised in Bakersfield, California. He was honorably dis-charged from the U.S. Marine Corps in 1967. Ron wasself-employed as a handyman. There was nothing thathe couldn’t fix (or try to fix). Ron also had a passion forHarley Davidson motorcycles. He died peacefully in hissleep on Oct. 22, 2011. Ron is preceded in death by hisfather, Francis Arthur Stewart and mother, RheaMarjorie Stewart, both of Bakersfield. Ron is survivedby a daughter, Brenda Stewart Meneses, of Bakersfield;a son, Stanley Stewart, of Falcon, Colorado; brotherWally Stewart of Wofford Heights and sister CarolStewart Hart of Kent, Washington; two grandchildren,John and Jessica Meneses of Bakersfield; and four nieces and nephews: Blaine Hartof Kent, WA; Stacey Hart of Kent, WA; Benjamin Stewart of San Francisco andAaron Stewart of Bakersfield. A private memorial will be held in Bakersfield onSaturday, Nov. 5.

Ronald Lynn Stewart

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Historical Society honors Onyx Store November 12The Kern River Historical Society will be recognizing Austin Bowman’s History Projectof the Onyx Store. Bowman won first place and best of show, Junior HistoricalLandmark, at the 2011 Kern County Fair. The Historical Society will meet at the KernvilleMuseum on Nov. 12 at 11 a.m. After a few weeks on display, its final resting place willbe at the store itself.

2012 Kern County Tourism Promotion Grant ProgramThe approved focus for the 2012 Kern County Tourism Promotion GrantProgram is out-of-county marketing. Kern County Board of Supervisors hasauthorized up to $100,000 to be used to assist qualified groups in efforts to attractvisitors to the region. Kern County Board of Trade will accept applications fromqualified 501(c) organizations engaged in the promotion of Kern County as a vis-itor destination. Projects must be for direct marketing efforts intended to attractout-of-county residents to Kern County events or attractions. The Board of Tradewill not accept applications for construction or development of attractions, hir-ing or retention of personnel, in-coun-ty marketing programs or projects notdirectly related to Kern County visi-torship. For-profit businesses and tax-ing authorities may not receiveTourism Promotion Grants. KernCounty Board of Trade has preparedthe following documents to assist inthe preparation & submission ofapplications: (also found athttp://www. visitkern.com/grants2012.php)

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