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Veteran's Day Military Vehicle Show Friday, November 11, 2 to 7 p.m.

At the Kern County Museum, this free show presented by Bakersfield ChryslerJeep extends Kern County's salute to our military from the afternoon into the evening. Military vehicles will be on display throughout the museum grounds. There are over 40 vehicles slated to be at this event. The event is free with food available at a nominal charge. At 3 p.m. the South High School ROTC will present the colors and live music will be performed at the Bandstand Green. For more information call Jeff Nickell at 661-8688415.

CSUB Singers and Friends Friday, November 11, 8 to 10 p.m.

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Bakersfield Veteran's Day Parade Friday, November 11 10 a.m.

Bakersfield at L Street at 18th Street. The theme is Guardians of Freedom and there will be entertainment, children's area, food, music. Call 661-3255892 for more information.

Kern River Valley Cemetery Friday, November 11, 11 a.m.

The Kern Valley VFW will hold a ceremony at the Veteran's wall at the KRV cemetery at 8441 Burlando Road, Kernville.

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Free Veteran's Day BBQ Dinner Friday, November 11 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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A family pauses at the Bakersfied National Cemetery to remember and honor their father.

A National place of honor Michael Batlaan Kern Rivr Courier The Bakersfield National Cemetery is set in a beautiful oak studded, natural landscape of rolling hills, in the White Wolf area of the Tehachapi Mountains that was historically used for grazing a practice that continues today. The area so named because of the packs of white wolves that still roamed the area as late as 1875.

In 2008, the Veterans Administration broke ground to develop the first phase of the National Cemetery on a portion of land donated by The Tejon Ranch Company.

The development of the cemetery was authorized by Congress through the National Cemetery Expansion Act of 2003 that included the addition of six new national cemeteries.

The recently completed phase 1 now consists of 50 acres including roadways, an entrance area, an administration and public information center, maintenance complex, a flag assembly area, a memorial walkway, a committal service shelter and interment areas.

The development provides approximately 4,800 casket gravesites, 4,000 crypts, 4,000 in-ground cremation sites and 3,000 columbarium spaces.

The first interment of cremated remains occurred on July 1, 2009, and the first casketed interment placed the next day.

Other infrastructure improvement includes grading, drainage, fencing, drought resistant landscaping and irrigation systems.

The new 500-acre site will serve veterans' needs well into the next century. Visitation is open daily from sunrise to sunset.

The cemetery is located at 30338 East Bear Mountain Boulevard about 25 miles east of State Route (SR) 99 near Arvin along SR 223 in Kern County.

From the Kern Valley take SR 178 west to Comanche Rd. south or Caliente-Bodfish Rd. to SR 58 towards Tehachapi/Mojave. Travel east on SR 58 then make a right onto SR 223/East Bear Mountain Blvd. towards Arvin.

Bakersfield National Cemetery will be on the right after approximately 3/4 mile.

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Dark sky ordinance approved Late Tuesday afternoon, November 8, the Kern County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the batch of zoning revisions, including a Dark Sky Outdoor Lighting Ordinance - a first for Kern County.

Joining California's Butte, Eldorado, San Francisco, San Bernardino, San Diego and Riverside Counties and many cities, Kern County acted to preserve starry night sky with simple, easy to accomplish measures for new lighting (existing outdoor lighting is exempt from the new ordinance). Developed following a 2006 request from the Board of Supervisors, the Kern County Planning and Community Development Department drafted the ordinance to reduce unnecessary night lighting and minimize lighting impacts on neighboring properties.

The Board directed staff to look into the issue of dealing with the worst cases of existing lighting that

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Historical Society honors Onyx Store, November 12 The Kern River Historical Society will be honoring Austin Bowman’s History Project of the Onyx Store. Bowman won first place and best of show Junior Historical Landmark at the 2011 Kern County Fair. The Historical Society will meet at the Kernville museum on Nov. 12 at 11 a.m. After a few weeks of the display, its final resting place will be at the store itself. 760-376-6683.

Alternative Processes Drawing Workshop November 12 The Kern River Valley Art Association presents an Alternative Processes drawing workshop on Nov. 12 with instructor Claire Putney from 9 a.m.until 4 p.m. All skill levels are welcome, no previous experience necessary. $40 per participant includes workshop supplies. For more information call 661-331-

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Sheriffs Activities League (SAL) annual fundraising dinner November 12 Kern River Valley Sheriffs’ Activities League (SAL) annual fundraising dinner event is being held on Saturday, Nov. 12 at 5 p.m. at the Moose Lodge. The dinner will be a pulled pork barbecued sandwich with green beans and potato salad, catered by B&B barbecue. There will be a silent auction, raffle prizes, 50/50 Raffle and a raffle for Raffle.

Tickets are $10 and will available for sale at Kern River Motors by Lisa and Daures Stephens. For more information call 760549-0077.

KRV Branch Library "National Gaming Day" November 12 Kern River Valley Branch is holding a

Regular activities

Property Owners, Senior Center, Lake Isabella (760) 760-379-1830.

■ 6:30 p.m., (2nd Tue.) Epilepsy Support Group, Bakersfield. 760-376-1606.

■ 7 p.m., (4th Tue.), KRV Historical Society, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

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■ 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 loss group, Veterans Hall #2, Lake Isabella. 760417-2272.

■ 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 Support Group, 6040-D Lake Isabella Blvd. Open to all.

(661) 760-410-1010.

■ 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., AA, 6407 Lake Isabella Blvd., 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, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-6335.

■ 5 p.m. (1st Fri.) Kern Valley Cruisers and Hot Rods, Senior Center, Sierra Vista Restaurant, 16575 Hwy 178, Weldon.

■ 6 p.m. (2nd Fri.), Kernville Baptist Church game night. Next to Pizza Barn. 760-223-1036.

■ 7:30 p.m., Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-8985.

Saturdays

■ 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Farmer’s Market, Nuui Cunni Center, French Gulch. 760-549-0800 ■ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Farmer’s Market, Lakeshore Lodge, Wofford Heights.

■ 5 p.m. (1st Sat.), Havilah Centennial Groupy, 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 square dancing, Senior Center, Lake Isabella.

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■ 9 a.m. to noon - VFW Breakfast, open to the public. 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. 760379-3877.

■ 9 a.m. to noon, Breakfast at Eagles, open to the public. Highway 178, Mt. Mesa. 760-3793394.

■ 10 a.m. - Al Anon, 113 Dawson Dr., Wofford Hts. 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, Lakeridge Clubhouse, Lake Isabella. 760-379-3206.

■ 1 p.m. (3rd Mon.), Kern Valley Democratic Club, 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., membership), 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. 760-3764461.

■ 6:30 - 8 p.m., Boy Scout Troup 690, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760-812-7082.

■ 7 p.m. (3rd Mon.), KRV Art Assoc., Senior Center, 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 Hospital Cafeteria, Mt. Mesa. 760-379-7318 or 760379-8985.

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, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043.

■ 9:30 - 11a.m., Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella.

760-379-2556.

■ 10 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern Valley Garden Group. 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

■ 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.), Dam Quilters, senior apts. behind Vons, Lake Isabella. 661-867-1603.

■ 9:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 661-867-2579.

■ 9:30 - 11 a.m., Me & My Friends children’s playgroup, Kernville Methodist Church, 760379-2556.

■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commerce meeting, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5236.

■ Noon, Eagles Lunch/Shuffleboard, open to 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, Weldon Methodist 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 Habitat Club, 631 E. Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. ■ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Live band.

■ 7 p.m., Al-Anon, 80 Evans Rd. Wofford Hts., 760-379-7318 or 760-379-8985.

■ 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, Wofford Blvd., Wofford Hts.

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, Kernville Methodist Church. 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.

■ 9:30 a.m. (2nd Thu.), Aglow Int’l, Senior Center, Rm. 1, Lake Isabella. 2nd Thurs. For women.

■ 11:45 a.m. (4th Thu.), KRV Woman’s Club meeting, Elks Lodge.

■ Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove.

■ 1 p.m., (2nd Thu.), Clan Diggers, Lake Isabella Library. 760-379-2303.

■ 5 - 7 p.m., TANF Cultural Night, French Gulch Campground.

■ 3:30 - 5 p.m. (4th Thu.), Kern River Valley Colabortive, Veterens Hall, Rm. 1., Lake Isabella. 760-379-2556, ext. 601.

■ 5 - 7 p.m., VFW Taco Thursday, open to public. 760-379-3877.

■ 5 p.m. (3rd Thu.), Republicans of Kern Valley, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-3783602.

■ 6 p.m., Rotary Club, Ewing’s restaurant, Kernville.

■ 6 p.m., Weight Watchers, Lake Ridge Mobile 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 Astronomy Club, 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’s Club, Fay Ranch Rd., Weldon ■ Sunday, 1 p.m., Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella ■ Wednesday, 1 p.m., Senior Center, Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.

■ Thursday, Early Bird 12:15 p.m., Regular 1 p.m., St. Jude Catholic Church, Hwy 155 & Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Hts. This information is sent to the Courier by the groups listed. It is suggested that groups provide a phone number in case interested individuals need more information, or meeting times have changed. noted.

"National Gaming Day" on Saturday Nov. 12, with a variety of games & activities all day; participants are encouraged to bring games to share.

Operation Christmas Child National Collection Week, November 14-21 Family Life Center, 20 W. Panorama Dr. in Wofford Heights, is the Shoe Box drop-off location for Operation Christmas Child for the entire Kern River Valley. Volunteers will be available to greet donors who are dropping-off their shoe boxes, pray for children living in extreme poverty who will receive the boxes. We have opportunities for volunteers in the shoe box collection room the third week in Nov, Monday through Sunday, 10 a.m to 3 p.m. daily. Please call 760-4172279 for information.

Whiskey Flat Days Planning Meeting, November 14 Kernville Chamber of Commerce is holding a Whiskey Flat Days planning meeting on Monday, Nov. 14 at 6 p.m. The theme (submitted by Kellene Kirkpatrick) is “Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Outlaws.”) The meeting will be held in the Kernville Community Room (next to the Kernville Chamber office), off Sierra Way just west of Kernville Road. For more information, contact the Kernville Chamber at 760-376-2629 or office@kernvillechamber.org Wofford Heights Branch Library "Kern County Family Week" November 16 Regular Story Times all take place during "Kern County Family Week" beginning with Wofford Heights on Wednesday Nov. 16 at 1:30 p.m.

McCarthy Announces Mobile Office Hours, November 17 On Thursday, Nov. 17, a field representative for Congressman Kevin McCarthy will hold office hours in Lake Isabella. Mobile office hours are a great opportunity for folks to interact directly with staff to share concerns and get questions answered. The public is encouraged to come out and take advantage of the office hours. Office hours will be Thursday, Nov. 17, at the Kern County Administration Building, 7050 Lake Isabella Bovd., Lake Isabella, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Local Contact: Vince Fong, District Director for Congressman McCarthy 661327-3611. http://www. kevinmccarthy.house .gov/ Senator Jean Fuller announces local office hours, November 17 Senator Jean Fuller announced that her staff will hold office hours at the Kern County Building, 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd. in Lake Isabella on Thursday, Nov. 17, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Holding office hours in the Kern River Valley is an opportunity for the local citizens to communicate, in person with her office. To schedule an appointment with Senator Fuller’s staff, the community is encouraged to call Fuller’s District Office at 661-323-0443.

Lake Isabella Branch Library "Kern County Family Week" November 17 Regular Story Times all take place during "Kern County Family Week" with Lake Isabella Branch on Thursday Nov. 17 at 3:30 p.m.

Men of Worth Concert November 17 Associated Students of Cerro Coso presents a night of storytelling and the beautiful sound of Irish and Scottish folk music.

Scotsman Donnie Macdonald and Irishman James Keigher come together as Men of Worth, giving a show that is a unique combination of humor, exciting tunes and heartfelt soulful ballads. Ticket prices: general admission $5; $3 and senior citizens. Room G (ground floor), Cerro Coso KRV Campus, Lake Isabella.

Kernville Branch Library "Kern County Family Week" November 18 Regular Story Times all take place during "Kern County Family Week" with Kernville on Friday Nov. 18 at 10:30 a.m.

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to unify the nation's vets; and Ashleigh Martel, a veteran of the Iraq War who now works at the Kern County Veteran Services Department.

By Congressman The men and Keven McCarthy women that have served our counThroughout our nation's histotry deserve our ry, America has been a shining gratitude for the city on a hill to the rest of the sacrifices they world - a representation of what and their families freedom and a democratic system have made to of government can produce. And Kevin McCarthy ensure we can we have the men and women of our Armed Forces to thank for it. From wake every morning to a nation full of the First World War to World War II, endless possibility; a nation where we Korea, Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan can pursue and achieve our dreams.

- our military has been the force pro- One way we can demonstrate our grattecting our nation and way of life. On itude is to ensure that those who have Veterans Day, we honor those who served receive the benefits they earned. have served and, as always, remember This past August, legislation I voted for those who have made the ultimate sac- was signed in to law to ensure that veterans receiving tuition aid under the GI rifice for our freedoms.

I know many have loved ones serv- bill continue to receive the funding they ing abroad and are praying for their are entitled to. I was also pleased to safe return. Right now, there are vote for legislation to improve job trainapproximately 22.7 million veterans in ing programs and employment opporAmerica. Nearly 2 million of those are tunities for our veterans. In addition, I living in California, and our requested an independent audit to get Congressional District is home to one to the bottom of the continued backlog of the highest concentrations of veter- and delays our local veterans have been ans in the state - nearly 55,000. Just a experiencing with their health care in few examples of the courageous indi- our region.

As we take a moment to remember viduals from our communities who have answered the call to defend those who have answered the call of America include: Lance Corporal duty, let us renew our commitment to Charles "Dillon" Miller, who was honor them when they return home. wounded in Afghanistan and returned We are a grateful nation and I know our to San Luis Obispo in July; highly dec- communities especially will always orated Korean War veteran Larry make sure that our veterans are shown Ybanez who continues to give his time our heartfelt appreciation. I encourage assisting fellow veterans; Iraq War vet- everyone to take a moment to thank a erans Jeremy Staat and Wesley veteran for their service this Veterans Barrientos, who are gearing up to ride Day and to reflect upon the opportuniacross the country from the Wall of ties afforded us because of their sacriValor Memorial in Bakersfield to the fice and strong for generations to Vietnam Memorial in Washington DC come.

Remembering those who answered the call of duty

The movun picture plaze Rod Middleworth Kern River Courier Columnist When I was a kid, there was no television, so we listened to the radio and went to Saturday matinees at the local movie theater.

With 27 cents clutched in our sweaty hands, we Middleworth had enough for admission, an Abba Zabba candy bar, a cherry phosphate and a bag of buttered popcorn. Next we'd decide where to sit. Actually, that was a no brainer, we would usually sit in the front row and look up.

That way the hero and the bad guys were 20 feet tall and of course, filmed in exotic black and white. Because lots of kids liked the front row, we had to go early to get one of these choice seats.

It was there I noticed how sticky my shoe soles got as I stepped in spilled phosphates, melted candy and smushed popcorn. They cleaned the theater by hosing down the floor under the seats.

Because the floor slanted, all the water and debris washed to the bottom where it collected (if the drain was stopped up) right under our feet.

Our theater had ushers.

Wearing bell boy outfits and carrying a flashlight, they would show grownups to their seats, and ignored us kids unless we got noisy. Then they would shine their flashlights on us and threaten to have us removed. If the movie was

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Verterans Day standard amenity fees waived

Kernville, CA. The Kern River Ranger District will waive fees for its standard amenity fee sites at Auxiliary Dam, South Fork Recreation Area, and Old Isabella Road from Friday Nov. 11 to Sunday Nov. 13 in honor of Veterans Day. Fees will also be waived for Camp 9 Day Use Area for that day. Normal fees at all other locations on the Sequoia National Forest will apply.

Kern County Fire to burn hazardous vegetation Commencing this week and through out the coming months, Kern County Fire Department hand crews will be conducting burning of hazardous vegetation slash piles.

Burning operations will be in the areas of Tehachapi, Frazier Park, and Kern River Valley.

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good, things were quiet. But if it was a lousy movie, we didn't care if we got booted out, so we would radically misbehave. Shooting popcorn using your fingers and a rubber band was one popular option.

The popcorn could travel 10 to 15 feet and some popcorn wars were intense. Accidentally spilling someone's drink in their lap was common, as was talking very loud and giving away the movie plot in loud whispers.

Occasionally when the ushers weren't looking, we would sit in the loge seats, sink down low and hope we wouldn't get caught. Ushers would eventually find us, ask for our ticket stubs, and then escort us back to the cheap seats.

Our theater had a balcony and management wouldn't let kids sit in the first three rows because the urge to drop stuff onto the seats below was too compelling. We eventually found out that we could launch a folded paper airplane from four rows back and it would fly for some distance before crash/landing below into some unsuspecting patrons cherry phosphate!.

Unfortunately, television came along, we grew up and the old theater closed down. But the memories remain, and I still feel that a theater full of people who laugh and cry with you beats television any time!

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‘Super 8’ is super PICKS OF THE WEEK “Super 8” (PG13) — Remember when a blockbuster movie wasn’t necessarily a franchise flick?

When Steven Spielberg used equal parts special effects and imagiKristin Scott nation-massaging Thomas storytelling in his science-fiction features? “Super 8” will bring it all flooding back. The immortal Spielberg teamed up with today’s sci-fi darling, JJ Abrams (creative force behind “Fringe,” “Cloverfield,” and the latest “Star Trek”) to make this nostalgia-fueled popcorn flick.

It’s 1979, and a group of small-town youngsters are shooting their own monster movie when they witness a sudden train wreck. Lost dogs and inexplicable phenomena become the chief local export as the plot thickens and the lovable scamps get closer to unraveling some serious movie magic.

“Sarah’s Key” (PG-13) — An American journalist with a French husband starts pulling on a historical thread, and finds revealing connections between her life and the life of a French girl who lost everything in the holocaust. The film’s engine lies in its star, Kristin Scott Thomas as Julia,

whose character navigates a clouded moral landscape of guilt and survival.

The story has considerable emotional weight, as Julia learns that her life in the present may have benefited from monstrous acts committed not so far into the past. The parallel stories of Julia and Sarah do seem a little imbalanced; Julia suffers in an unhappy marriage in the present, while Sarah is a young Jewish girl in Nazi-occupied France.

DOG OF THE WEEK “Conan the Barbarian” (R) — This pretender to the throne has nothing on its 1982 namesake in terms of power, visuals or even emotion. Newcomer Jason Momoa (you may recognize him from his previous barbarian role as Khal Drogo from HBO’s “Game of Thrones”) had Mr. Universe size shoes to fill, and about two hours of awful storytelling working against him.

I’ve been assured there is a plot. I only ascertained that there are bad people, and new Conan is the only one qualified to yell at and stab them. The gore is copious and computer-generated, but the fight choreography and editing makes the battles more frustrating than exhilarating. This new Conan just can’t answer the riddle of steel, or the riddle of why a classic had to be defiled to cash in on the 3-D trend.

Men of Worth featuring Donnie MacDonald and James Keigher will delight a Kern River Valley audience when they appear in concert at Cerro Coso Community College KRV Campus on Thursday, November 17, 2011 at 7 p.m., in Room G, courtesy of the Associated Students of Cerro Coso.

The concert features the very best in Celtic musicsongs that come from past generations as well as stories from present day Men of Worth observations. MacDonald, a Scotsman, and Keigher, an Irishman, They have gained popularity from audicombine music with humor in a very ences all over America, Canada, special union that leaves an audience Scotland and Ireland. laughing and cheering for more.

General admission is $5, students $3, On stage, they perform with octave and students with a current ASCC mandolin, accordion, bodhrans, guitar, "Coyote Card" $4. Tickets are available banjo and mandolin while singing their at the Cerro Coso Kern River Valley songs in both English and Gaelic. Campus Office, or can be purchased at Together Men of Worth have a simple the door, if space is available. For more approach, and in keeping with tradition, information contact Cerro Coso remain true to the music and story. Community College at 760-379-5501.

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Bake approximately 45 minutes or until done.

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Saute the chopped nuts in butter and sprinkle over bananas. Add dash of nutmeg to taste if desired. Bake in a moderate oven at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until bananas are tender and lightly glazed. Serve as a meat accompaniment or as a dessert with a spoonful of sauce over each banana.

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Kern County Fire Stations Kernville Station 76 11018 Kernville Road Kernville business calls only, 760-376-2219 Lake Isabella Station 72 4500 Lake Isabella Blvd.

Lake Isabella business calls only, 760-379-2626 Southlake Station 71 9000 Navajo Ave. Weldon business calls only, 760-378-3055

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Recreation information U.S. Forest Service Isabella 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 infomation Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce 6404 Lake Isabella Blvd.

Lake Isabella (across from Senior Center) Local: 760-379-5236 Toll Free: 866-KRV4FUN Kernville Chamber of Commerce 11447 Kernville Rd. Kernville (corner Sierra Way & Kernville Roads) Local: 760-376-2629 Toll Free: 866-KERNVILLE

Forest Service and California Land Management will begin reducing the sites available for camping as demand drops for the fall and winter season. The Kern River Ranger District campground closures are listed below: Lake Isabella Pioneer Point, Paradise Cove, Camp 9, Auxiliary Dam, Old Isabella Road and South Fork, Recreation Area have no closures (open year-round). Closed are Hungry Gulch, Boulder Gulch and French Gulch Group Site. Live Oak North, Live Oak South and Group Site, Tillie Creek and Group Site are closed for a water tank replacement project.

Upper Kern Canyon Headquarters campground, no closure (open year-round). Closed are Camp 3, Hospital Flat, Goldledge and Limestone campgrounds. Fairview closes Nov. 28. for the winter season.

Lower Kern Canyon Sandy Flat, Delonegha Day Use and Upper Richbar Day Use have no closures (open year-round). Closed are Black Gulch South, Miracle Day Use, Lower Richbar Day Use, Live Oak Day Use and Hobo Campground for the winter season.

Kern Plateau Fish Creek, Troy Meadow and Horse Meadow will be open as winter weather dictates Kennedy Meadows has no closure (open year-round) Water Systems are turned off due to winter weather.

Greenhorn Evans Flat, Cedar Creek, Alder Creek and Breckenridge open as winter weather dictates.

Public Pasture corrals remain open.

As a reminder, forest visitors should start preparing for winter weather conditions which is unpredictable as temperatures and conditions can change quickly. Keep your vehicles stocked with simple emergency equipment. At a minimum, carry tire chains, warm clothes, blankets, water, snacks, candle with matches and a flashlight. Keep informed of weather reports. Please contact the Lake Isabella Visitor Center (760) 3795646 or the Kernville Ranger Station (760) 376-3781 for the latest information and conditions.

Visitors reminded to buy wildlife passes Californians who enjoy visiting the state's wildlife areas and ecological reserves are reminded that day-use and annual passes are no longer sold at on-site checkpoints. As of Monday, Oct. 3, visitors to these areas must make an advance purchase of a $4.32 daily lands pass or a $22.68 annual lands pass, either online at www.dfg.ca.gov/licensing or at one of the California Department of Fish and Game's 1,500 license agents or license sales offices. (Please note that daily passes purchased online cannot be printed immediately and require mail delivery. For immediate use, they should be purchased directly from a license agent or at a DFG counter.)

Visitors who have a valid California hunting or fishing license may obtain an entry permit by presenting their license at the area, and are not required to purchase a pre-paid daily or annual pass.

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ARIES (Mar. 21 to Apr. 19) This is a good time to let your temperament take charge.

Your strong leadership will help settle those still-unresolved situations.

TAURUS (Apr. 20 to May 20) Your problem-solving talents shine as you move to cool down heated emotions. You also inspire trust when of feelings.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) That longdelayed commitment begins to look better to you. But there’s still a crucial fact or two you need to know about it.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Don’t waste time trying to learn why someone you relied on is wavering in his support of your stand.

Move on with the help of steadfast allies.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Relationships enter a brighter period, both at home and in the workplace. Prospects also look good for single Leos.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Those mixed signals that were complicating your life are giving way now to clear, definitive guidelines. This makes it easier for you to weigh your options and make decisions.

Sports Quiz

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1. True or false: In 1970, Major League Base-ball had four no-hitters — all pitched in California.

2. Name the first year and last year that Philadelphia’s Steve Carlton led the National League in strikeouts.

3. Four Stanford quarterbacks have won the Sammy Baugh trophy as the top college passer. Name two of them.

4. In the 2009-10 season, Kevin Durant became the youngest scoring champion in NBA history (age 21).

Who had been the youngest?

5. Before Boston’s Tim Thomas had 798 in 2011, which NHL goalie had recorded the most saves in one postseason?

1. 1. True.

2. It was in 1972 and 1983.

3. Dick Norman (1959), Guy Benjamin (‘77), Steve Dils (‘78) and John Elway (‘82).

4. Chicago’s Max Zaslofsky was 22 when he won the scoring title in 1947-48.

5. Kirk McLean had 761 saves for Vancouver in 1994.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Ask your partner for an explanation of what seems to be a sign of strain in your relationship. The sooner you understand the problem, the sooner you can resolve it.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) A new challenge in the workplace holds an exciting promise for the future. But be aware of the fact that you haven’t been told about all the demands you might have to meet.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) Your financial picture brightens as you get into sorting out realistic goals and those that are not reachable at this time. “Caution” remains your fiscal watchword.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) You’re deep into your new project, and that’s just fine. But don’t neglect your family and friends.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Past feelings are suddenly reawakened. This could make you emotionally vulnerable. Be careful about decisions you might make at this time.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to Mar. 20) You’ve come to a place where you’ll be facing important decisions that can affect your future. Rely on your moral compass to guide you. © 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

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CUSTOM WEBSITES & SEO Since 1995 - M.L. LUDIKER ARTWORK & DESIGN 760-376-2177 www.kernvalley.com/mike _________________________ Sierra Barbershop Now Open Family friendly, all hair cuts $10. Located in Kernville’s Chamber of Commerce Bldg.

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Wofford Heights - Sites available in quiet park with lake views, laundry facilities & fish house. $250/mo inclds water & trash.

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QUIET, SHADY RV SPACE Up to 30' with full hookup Weekly/Week-end/Monthly (760) 417-9269

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Cabin For Sale Bodfish - 102 Hoebeck Road Beautifully remodeled, 1680 sq ft cabin w/great view! $129,000 (661) 428-1108

Autos for Sale 1989 Lincoln Towncar $1,200 (760) 378-3342 _________________________ 2002 Ford Focus 2x3, 175,000 miles $2,500 obo (760) 223-2810 Kris __________________________ Did you know a 1 minute kiss burns 26 calories?

Desk for Sale - Metal 2 drawer reception/office desk w/wood grain laminate top, 60"x30" $30. Good condition. Call 760376-2860.

9am-1pm, M-F ___________________________ Men and women’s used clothing.

Call for sizes and prices. (760) 977-7267 __________________________ Free Xmas Decor - The Crafty Lady Sale - Buy one, get 2nd item free. Take care of your kids & grandkids at Lah-de-dah in Kernville now til Xmas.

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Home For Sale Lake Isabella - Pay $768 ea. 2 weeks, of pure tax deduction.

Get 6.4 acres (split into 3 parcels for profit), 2,000 sq. ft. home, water well, 2,000 gal. water tank, mobile home sites, septic tank, (views of lake, Kern River, Sequoia Nat’lForest Mtn, million $ neighbor’s home), (paradise for kids, horses, boater, skier, airplane flyer, trucker, motocross, golfer, fishing).

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You assume $200K loan, all due 30 yrs, fixed 10% APR rate/ buying power loan, refi anytime with no prepayment penalty.

Pay $24K down. Seller pays $7,500 fee to buyers agent/finder at closing. Seller (661) 3302222. Seller’s agent (661) 3307360. Habla Espanol.

Announcement Discover the joy of singing Barbershop Harmony this Christmas. In nine short weeks, learn traditional and contemporary Christmas music in this unique 4 part a capella style.

You’ll make great music and meet new friends with the added bonus of performing with the Kern Valley Sweet Adelines at our Christmas spectacular. Dates: Thursday nights starting Oct 13 - Dec 8 show, 6:30pm - 8:00pm, at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella.

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Kernville - Hi-Ho 50+ MHP 2 bd / 2 ba Apts. $450/mo + dep & utilities.

760-376-2671 ___________________________ Lake Isabella - 55+ Community, 2bd/2ba dble wide w/patio, completely refurbished. $575 mo + security deposit. (760) 964-2514 __________________________ Wofford Hts - Neatest Adult Park in the Valley. Huge 2 bd dblwide w/office, $600/mo. Also furn. 1/bd - $385/mo. Senior discounts. Apply @ office, Pinewood Trailer Park, 99 Evans Road __________________________ Wofford Hts - 2 bd, 2ba house with carport & garage, just refurb. $750/mo., 760-223-0178

Lake Isabella - Nice 2/bd-2/ba dbl wide mobile home w/carport, patio & deck. $14,995. Quiet 55+ park.

(760) 379-2092 __________________________ MOVING? - Across Town or The Nation - Kernville Moving and Storage (760) 379-2714 or (760) 417-0465 CAL.PU.CT 189998

Storage Rentals HUGE! 20x20 storage unit for only $120 per month.

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A protest that has been called Occupy Wall Street has grown. It has been reported that "the original protest began on September 17, Semonious 2011, and by October 9, similar demonstrations were either ongoing or had been held in 70 major cities and over 600 communities in the U.S. Internationally, other "Occupy" protests have modeled themselves after Occupy Wall Street, in over 900 cities worldwide.

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The class envy anger between the we's and the they's has eclipsed reason and blinded mobs to the cost of their damage. The Gospel of Luke uses that word, "occupy," Jesus, on his way to Jericho, healed a blind man. Those around praised the action. As he entered Jericho and was passing through, there was a man named Zacchaeus. "He was a chief tax collector and was rich.

"…but on account of the crowd he could not see Jesus, because he was small of stature. So he ran on ahead and climbed up into a sycamore tree to see him, for he was about to pass that way. And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up and said to him, 'Zacchaeus, hurry and come down, for I must stay at your house today.'" Luke 19:2-5.

The same people who praised the healing now grumbled.

Jesus told a parable. "A nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom and then return. Calling ten of his servants, he gave them ten minas, and said to them, 'Engage in business (The Greek word is "Occupy") until I come.' Luke 19:12-13. Those servants who did as instructed were praised and rewarded.

The one servant who did not occupy was told, "I will condemn you with your own words, you wicked servant! You knew that I was a severe man, taking what I did not deposit and reaping what I did not sow?" The wicked servant had that which he had taken from him and given to the one who had earned. Jesus did not praise the unprofitable servant.

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Board of Supervisors was not willing to make the new ordinance retroactive for all lighting, it recognized the worst offenders should be urged to lessen their impacts on their neighbors..

Ten members of the public spoke at Tuesday's hearing, including Rick Crockett and Richard Rowe from the Kern Valley. A woman living outside of Tehachapi, Penney Melko, opened the heard by urging the Board of Supervisors, "You have two choices pertaining to the dark sky ordinance. You can choose to continue to allow unregulated lighting throughout Kern County; or you can choose to make Kern County

among the most desirable places to live in the U.S. If you vote yes, you will take the first step toward this commitment."

The Board also continued the zoning ordinance change regarding the definition of Animal Shelters. The bulk of the other zoning revisions were meant to streamline the permitting process. New community gardens, new water-efficient landscaping requirements for multifamily residential, commercial, and industrial uses, solar energy in the Agriculture, Medium & Heavy Industrial, and Natural Resource zoning districts were other zoning topics addressed by the Board.

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veterans in a joyous celebration of life.

CSUB Dore Theater, 9001 Stockdale Highway, Bakersfield. General admission $10, Seniors/Students $5, CSUB Students with ID, free. For more information call 661-654-9093.

Ridgecrest Veteran's Day Parade Saturday November 12 9:30 a.m.

Participants from the base and community will honor past and present veterans. The route will start west on Las Flores Avenue, continue south on Norma Street, east on Ridgecrest Blvd, and north on Balsam Street. The event is free. Call the Ridgecrest Chamber 760375-8331 or Peggy Breeden 760-3755400 for more information.

Valley places of worship Kernville Father’s Heart Foursquare Church Kernville Elementary School, Kernville Service Sunday 9:30 a.m.

(760) 223-6704 First Baptist Church of Kernville 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville Sunday Service — 10:45 a.m..

(760) 376-6403 Kernville United Methodist Church 251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville Worship Celebration, 9:30 a.m.

(760) 376-2751 Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship Center 44 Big Blue Road, Kernville Sunday School 9 a.m., Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

(760) 417-2014 St. Peter’s Anglican Church 11900 Sierra Way, Kernville Sunday Service 10:00 a.m.

(760) 376-6362 St. Sherrian’s Episcopal Church Services held at Kernville United Methodist Church Sundays 11 a.m.

Wofford Heights Family Life Center Foursquare Church 20 W. Panorama, Wofford Heights Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

(760) 376-6719 New Life Assembly of God 25 Arden Av., Wofford Heights Sunday Services 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.

(760) 376-6402 St. Jude Catholic Church 86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights Sunday Mass 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m.

(760) 376-2416 Calvary Chapel 125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Heights Sunday Service 10 a.m.

(760) 376-8789 Christ Fellowship 80 Evans Road, Wofford Heights Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

Lake Isabella First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m.

Sunday School 9:45 a.m. (760) 379-5615 Fountain of Christ Church 5101 #A Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella Sunday Service: 9:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Wed. 6 p.m.

(760) 417-0793 Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.

(760) 379-5640 Mt. View Southern Baptist Church 2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 8:30, 11:15 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.

(760) 379-4296 Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall 1911 Edith Ave., Lake Isabella (760) 379-8672 Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (LCMS) 377 Highway 155, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 11 a.m.

(760) 379-2343

Kern Valley Bible Church 3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

(760) 379-5482 Church of the Nazarene 2931 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

(760) 379-2062 Highland Chapel United Methodist 5301 Lake Isabella Bl., Lake Isabella Sunday School & Worship 9:30 a.m.

(760) 379-2120 Lake Isabella Church of Christ 3711 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Worship Sunday 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., Wed. 6 p.m.

Bible study Sun. 10 a.m.

Kern River Valley Seventh Day Adventist 3801 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella Saturday Service 9:30 a.m.

(760) 379-3206 Kern Valley Pentecostal LightHouse Church 3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella Sunday School 9:45 Services 10:45 a.m., 5 p.m.

Wed. Service 6 p.m. (760) 379-5819

Mt. Mesa Church of Christ Mt. Mesa 6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

(760) 379-4792 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 10:00 a.m.

(760) 379-2904 Grace Chapel 12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 9:45 a.m.

(760) 379-4093 Christian Assembly 12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.

(760) 379-6377 Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal Church) 4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa Sunday Services 4 p.m.

(760) 379-6360

Southlake Weldon Kern Christian Church “The River” 14900 Hwy 178, Southlake Sunday Services 8 a.m. and 10 a.m.

(760) 378-3780 He Cares Fellowship 16475 Hwy 178, Southlake Services Sunday 9:30 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m.

(760) 379-6935 Weldon United Methodist Church 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon Sunday Services 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

(760) 378-2321 Weldon Baptist Church 20674 Highway 178 Sunday Services 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.

(760) 378-4964 Church listings are free. Please contact the Courier office.

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Health Insurance Matters

To Your Good Health

Medicare news worth the wait It gets a little embarrassing, when doing a Medicare Seminar to train other agents (or for the general public) in October, and have to tell the audience that the cost of Harry Thal Medicare is unknown. The best I could do until this past Tuesday was say, "I think it will be about the same, and I don't anticipate a large increase."

That was satisfying. Then the actual numbers were released into the Congressional Record. As a reader, you better sit down. I wouldn't want the shock to topple you over. The Medicare rates for 2012 are actually going down for most things.

The news that is the most exciting for most seniors will be the Part B premium, typically taken from your Social Security check. The prior premium was between $96.40 to $115.40 per month, depending on when you began Medicare. For 2012, it will be $99.90 for everyone having incomes of $85,000 or less, or couples with incomes under $170,000. If your income is greater, you are already aware of the addi-

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tional premium. That too will be lower in 2012.

While most people either are members of a Medicare Advantage plan (like an HMO) where the hospital costs are reflected in a daily dollar amount, or they have a Medicare Supplement in which most plans cover the hospital deductible entirely, the actual Hospital Deductible (Medicare Part A) to go into the hospital (per benefit period) will be reduced from $1,156 per admission to $1,132 for 2012. The annual Medical Deductible (Part B) will be reduced from $162 to $140.

The cost of the Medicare Part D prescription plans is averaging about the same as last year, down just a few cents. However, I am seeing more restrictions on medications and changes in tier levels. Readers are cautioned to check carefully their drug plans for the coming year. There is nothing worse than a surprise that your medication is no longer covered. These plans have a "lock-in" period, and can't be changed until next year.

Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurance broker in California (0621106) and other states. Harry is on the National Assoc. of Health Underwrit-ers Medicare Advisory Board. He may be reached at 760376-2100, e-mail harrythal@ aol.com or visit him on the web at www.harrythal.com

You Don’t Know what you might find at the Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Store

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Paul C. Donohue, M.D. Syndicated columnist DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Many years ago, when I was still a teen, I went skiing with my older brother.

He was a much better skier than I, so we went our separate ways.

Later, I saw a group huddling around one skier who looked a lot like my brother. It was my brother.

He lost one of his gloves, and he had two frostbitten fingers. His only permanent damage was the loss of a fingertip. Ever since, I have been careful about dressing warm, often with two pair of gloves in cold weather. I don’t know what to do about frostbite.

Will you run the basics by me? — S.S. ANSWER: Frostbite happens when the temperature drops to 32 F (0 degrees C) or lower. Actually, the temperature has to be lower than 32, since the minerals in the fluids bathing the tissues lower their freezing point.

The places most susceptible are the fingers, hands, toes, feet, nose and ears. The first sign of trouble is pain. Then the skin turns quite pale. After that, numbness sets in.

People might think that nothing is wrong at this stage, but numbness is a sign that freezing is imminent.

The skin and involved tissues become hard and firm.

Ice crystals form in the spaces between cells. They pull water out

of the cells and dehydrate them.

The dehydration, decreased blood flow and ice crystals all work together to cause tissue damage.

One of the most destructive factors is the lack of oxygen that comes from artery constriction to prevent heat loss from the rest of the body.

Fast rewarming is the treatment.

It should not begin if you are in a place where there’s a chance of refreezing. Refreezing is a more destructive process than leaving things alone until you are in a place where the person can be kept warm.

The affected part should be immersed in a bath of hot water whose temperature is around 104 F (40 C). The water has to be kept warm by adding more hot water as the bath begins to cool. At no point should you rub the frozen part. If the affected area cannot be warmed in a water bath, then use hot compresses.

Rewarming is painful. Tylenol or a stronger medicine should be given. In 12 to 24 hours, blisters form. Do not break them. At this point, have a doctor examine the patient for definitive care.

Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but he will incorporate them in his column whenever possible. Readers may write him or request an order form of available health newsletters at P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475 © 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

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This will only be carried out when weather and air quality allows. Please be aware that during this time there may be smoke in the area. These slash piles are the result of fuels maintenance projects conducted over the summer months. Grant Funded projects continue to allow the Kern County Fire Department Air and Wildland Division's personnel to carry out fuels management projects to protect our local communities. Once again the fuel break projects previously created have assisted firefighters in their efforts to protect residents during this year's wildfire season. If you have any questions, please contact the Public Information Officer at 661-330-0133.

Man/Woman of the year nominations due December 1 The Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for Man and Woman of the Year for 2012. The deadline is December 1. Please submit letters of nomination in writing to the Chamber office, by mail to KRV Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 567, Lake Isabella, CA 93240 or email to: office@kernrivervalley.com.

The following information should be included in your nomination letter (not necessarily a couple/ husband & wife): ■ Length of time in Kern River Valley ■ Memberships: Church, service clubs, other clubs or fraternal organizations ■ Offices held in above organizations ■ Volunteer work: previous and current with general dates and names of organizations ■ Any other community involvement or humanitarian service applicable to this award The dinner honoring the Man and Woman of the Year will be held in conjunction with the Chamber Installation of Officers and new Board Members on January 16th at Paradise Cove. Social hour begins at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. Reservations are required.

We have many individuals in our valley who deserve to be honored. Please take the time to make your nomination today. For more information, please call the Chamber office at 760-379-5236 Monday thru Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Cerro Coso College offering a class for educators Cerro Coso Community College's Ridgecrest and Lake Isabella campuses are now accepting registrations through its Office of Community Education for a new 90-minute class called "Developing Games to Teach Grammar". The class is designed for schoolteachers and home educators who teach English grammar and would like to learn fun ways to help their students improve their grammar skills. The class meets at the Kern River Valley (Lake Isabella) campus on November 15 from 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. A second offering of the same class meets on the Indian Wells Valley (Ridgecrest) campus on November 16 from 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. The minimum age for these classes is 18 and each class is limited to 30 students. The registration fee is $35 per person. For detailed information on each class - and for registration forms - visit us on the web at http://www.cerrocoso.edu/communityed or contact Stephen Gexler, Community Education Manager at 760-384-6106 or at Stephen.Gexler@cerrocoso.edu.

Optimal Hospice searching for volunteers The Volunteer Department at Optimal Hospice Care is searching for compassionate individuals interested in making a true difference in their community. By volunteering even a few hours a month, you will help us to create a better quality of life for those experiencing end of life issues. Learn more by attending our final 2011 New Volunteer Orientation on Wednesday, Nov. 16 from 10a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 661-716-4000.

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Lone Oak Cottage Antiques and Collectables (2011 – B5918). Street address of principal place of business: 26150 Columbia Way, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Mailing address of business: 26150 Columbia Way, Tehachapi, CA 93261.

REGISTRANTS: Scott Blashill, 26150 Columbia Way, Tehachapi, CA 93561 and Christina Barrett. I – Husband and Wife. Date the business commenced: 09/17/2011.

Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Signed: Scott Blashill. This statement filed on 10/07/2011.

Expires 10/07/2016.

ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk.

By J. Trujillo. Published by the Kern River Courier October 28, November 4, 11 and 18, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Famous Dave's BBQ (2011 - B5894).

Street address of principal place of business: 7777 Rosedale Highway, Bakersfield, CA 93308.

Mailing address of business: 7777 Rosedale

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Highway, Bakersfield, CA 93308.

REGISTRANT: Tacaza, Inc., 3191 Red Hill Avenue, #100, Costa Mesa, CA 92626. F - Corporation. Date the business commenced: 02/01/2008.

Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Signed: Anand Gala, Chief Executive Officer. This statement filed on 10/06/2011. Expires 10/06/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M. Rodriguez. Published by the Kern River Courier November 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2011.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: STAGE STOP RANCH AND LAND COMPANY, (2010-B2050) Street address of business: 14600 Caliente Creek Road, Suite 8, Caliente, CA 93518; Mailing address of Business: 14600 Caliente Creek Road, Suite 8, Caliente, CA 93518. REGISTRANTS WHO WISH TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Thomas G. Smith, 11338 Caliente Creek Road, Caliente, CA 93518 and Kevin Smith, 14600 Caliente Creek Road, Suite 8, Caliente, CA 93518;

Original FBN Statement Filed on: 03/24/2010. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 11/02/2011.

ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk by J. Trujillo, Deputy Clerk (34993). Published by the Kern River Courier November 11, 18, 25 and December 2, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Sacred Mountain Properties (2011 B6400). Street address of principal place of business: 14654 Caliente Creek Road, Caliente, CA 93518.

Mailing address of business: 14654 Caliente Creek Road, Caliente, CA 93518. .

REGISTRANT: Kevin Smith, 421 Piute Meadows Road, Caliente, CA 93518. A - Individual.

Date the business commenced: 11/02/2011. Notice: In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a fictitious name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this State of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code) Signed: Kevin Smith.

This statement filed on 11/02/2011.

Expires 11/02/2016.

ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk.

By J. Trujillo. Published by the Kern River Courier November 11, 18, 25 and December 2, 2011.

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Calendar Continued from page 2 calling KRV Branch at 760-549-2083 or logging onto FaceBook www.facebook.com/KRVLibraries or www.kerncountylibrary.org. For information: Adriane Holguin, KRV Library adriane.holguin@kerncountylibrary.org REVA, Inc. Dine-in, Family Fun & Date Night November 18 A REVA, Inc. Fund raiser dine-in, Family Fun and Date Night on Friday, November 18, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at JOHN'S Incredible Pizza Co., 3709 Rosedale Highway, Bakersfield, (across from Costco). When you visit John's Incredible Pizza Company on Friday, John's will donate 15% of your purchase (includes buffet, beverage, Fun World and game credits) to REVA, Inc. You must have invitation flyer, or state that you have "come to support REVA". This

fund raiser is to help purchase medical equipment for REVA's [501(c)(3) tax deductible] non-profit, low-cost spay/neuter mobile veterinary clinic. See: reva-pets.org. For more information on this event, to get an invitation flyer, donate, or volunteer contact: Jesse @ 760-378-3101 or Laura @760-299-3222.

Lake Isabella Junior Pheasant Hunt November 19 & 20 Fish & Game Habitat Club and CA Dept. of Fish & Game sponsor four free hunts for junior hunters. Funded by the NRA Foundation (nrafoundation.org). A Junior Hunting License is required for any resident or nonresident less than 16 years of age who takes birds or mammals. To qualify, hunter must be less than 16 years of age at the beginning of the license year (July 1); Jr. License Fee $11.37 available at DFG License Sales Offices & license agents. The hunt will be held at Hanning Flat off Sierra Way For information, call Sherry Van Matre, 2011 Lake Isabella Junior Pheasant Hunt Chair 760-376-3178

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We will be serving choice of turkey or prime rib, made from scratch mashed potatoes & gravy, candied yams, & stuffing, salad, rolls & choice of pumpkin cheesecake or ice cream sundae.

Special kids pricing for 10 and under.

Reservations recommended

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760-379-3663

The Father's Heart Foursquare Church in the Park November 20 The event location is Riverside Park in Kernville. Church begins at 9:30 a.m.

(Bring your own chairs) Free Family Fun Time follows 11 to 3 p.m. featuring 5 different bounce houses, a 20' Slide, Velcro Wall, and Bungee Run, Face Painting, gently used coat and blanket givaway, and lots of free food too. The purpose is to simply share the love of Jesus, and let the people of the Kern River Valley know that they are loved and appreciated. In doing so, the memories of Caitlyn Rhynes and Don Duvall two very special people are being honored who were a part of our lives and church family, and who also had a large heart for loving others. For information call Rachelle Duitsman, The Father's Heart - Kernville Foursquare Church, rachelleduitsman@yahoo.com, 760-2236704 (pastor Jack), 661-444-3423 (Rachelle) Kern Valley Museum meeting November 22 At the next Kern Valley Historical Society general meeting, Al Landry, who was born in old Kernville, will present a very exciting and unique slide show. It is about what the valley looked like in the past and how it looks today. Using two projectors at the same time, he'll show slides of yesterday and slides of today, side by side. Al worked for Southern California Edison for 27 years and his father worked there for 47 years. Oh the stories he will tell.

For all you history buffs, long time valley residents and newcomers to the valley, this is a presentation not to miss. Nov. 22 at 7 p.m. at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. The public is invited to attend free. Call the Kern Valley Museum at 760376-6683. The Museum is open Thursday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Toys for Tots Pancake Breakfast/Fund Raiser November 26 A fund raising Pancake Breakfast supporting your local Toys For Tots, will be held Christmas Parade Day, Nov. 26,

from 6 a.m. to noon in Lake Isabella.

Come early to the parade and enjoy a complete pancake breakfast at the Veterans Hall of the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Face painting will be available for children of all ages. Meet representatives of all military services and first responders, as we honor our teams this year. Save money by buying presale tickets at The Community Christian Service Center, 6105 Lake Isabella Blvd and at valley elementary schools and other outlets around the valley. A donation of $5.00 for adults ($6.00 at door), and $3.00 for children and seniors will help us with toys. Bring toy donations to the parade and place them in the Toys For Tots Train as it travels down the parade route. All donations will provide toys to over 500 needy children in the Kern River Valley. Cash donations may be made to "Toys For Tots" and mailed to P.O. Box 2786, Lake Isabella, Ca 93240, or just drop in to the Community Christian Service Center, any Monday through Thursday 9 a.m to 2 p.m. or toys may be dropped off at participating retailers across the valley. Just look for the Toys For Tots, collection Box. Toys For Tots is a work of the United States Marine Corps Reserve. The Salvation Army is pleased to be the Kern River Valley's, official representative.

Donations to the work of your local Salvation Army may also be mailed to P.O. Box 2786, Lake Isabella, CA 93240.

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