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Fall colors: Mother Nature’s masterpiece U.S. Forest Service Special to the Courier

Sunday, November 6 at 2 a.m.: Remember to set your clocks back one hour

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

National Forests are in the splendor of the season offering limitless possibilities to enjoy the Fall colors.

The Sequoia National Forest is home to some of the finest fall color viewing anywhere. Autumn dis-

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Zoning changes considered Richard Rowe Special to the Courier Every few years, staff at the Kern County Planning and Community Development Department seeks to improve our Zoning Ordinances.

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

The 2011 Kern County Zoning Ordinance Revisions are about many things, including a Dark Sky Outdoor Lighting Ordinance (a first for Kern County), and allowing community gardens as well as new water-efficient landscaping requirements for multi-family residential, commercial, and industrial uses. The proposed changes would streamline requirements for installation of small wind energy systems.

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

drafts of a Dark Sky Outdoor Lighting Ordinance for Kern County’s unincorporated areas have been reviewed at a number of public workshops. This ordinance would not affect the incorporated cities (such as Bakersfield, Delano, Ridgecrest, Taft or Tehachapi).

Many wished that the ordinance would apply to existing lighting retroactively (like some other counties and cities have done), especially to examples of nuisance lighting affecting neighbors. But, in its current form, Kern County’s proposed Dark Sky Ordinance will only apply to new lighting and not to any existing lighting.

The proposed changes can be reviewed at http://goo.gl/6IZKZ ; last version of the proposed Proposed 2011 Kern County Zoning Ordinance Revisions http://goo.gl/XB3IA. Check it out for yourself. Become involved.

You can comment in person on Nov. 8 or by email clerkofboard@co.kern.ca.us. The Hearing Notice http://goo.gl/Ry5Bu shows more information.

Wasting not, wanting less Richard Rowe Special to the Courier Approximately 20 percent of everything grown in the United States is wasted -- either in the fields, or in the kitchens, markets, schools and restaurants. If just 5 percent that waste was recovered, four million Americans could be fed.

Our local food banks are hard-pressed to feed the Valley’s hungry yet if you drive by a potato field following a commercial harvest, you’ll notice many potatoes have been left behind to rot, mostly those deemed too small for the market.

Erie Johnson, president of the Rotary Club of Kern River Valley and Cerro Coso Community College’s South Kern Director, read an article in The Rotarian magazine about how several Rotary Clubs join in with gleaner groups to harvest food left behind to help feed the hungry. At a meeting of the Kern River Valley Garden Group, Johnson met Kernville’s Kathleen Creighton Fuchs, who mentioned her brother, Dale Creighton, was about to start harvesting this year’s potatoes. So between Johnson, Fuchs andCreighton,

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weekend weather Friday high 53° Chance of showers Friday low 37° Chance of showers Saturday high 59° Sunny and breezy Saturday low 37° Breezy and cold Sunday high 56° Sunny and cold Sunday low 40° Cold and clear National Weather Service

Michael Batelaan Kern River Courier Falling backward is not always good unless you’re looking forward to getting that extra hour of sleep on Saturday night.

Daylight saving time (DST) ends this Sunday, Nov. 6 at 2 a.m. (or should I say 1 a.m.?) when we get our extra hour of morning "daylight" back.

Official time turns from 1:59 a.m. back to 1 a.m. early Sunday morning, earning us an extra hour of sleep, and a earlier sunrise.

Congress passed the most recent DST revision in 2007, which sets the dates for DST as the second Sunday in March until the first Sunday in November.

The first daylight savings law went into effect in 1918, but no Federal law actually requires states to observe the change.

But if they do, they have to do it at the same time as everyone else.

The clock-changing time of 2 a.m. was selected instead of midnight, so that DST would not cause it to all of a sudden be “yesterday,” which could make time change quite confusing.

If you’re feeling a bit confused about the time, you can check the official U.S. time online at www.time. gov

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Hanks and Robberts this week’s movie picks.

Shorter days ahead for fishing.

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kern river water data: Wednesday 6 a.m.

Storage, Isabella Reservoir 167,973 Acre-feet Reservor peak 361,709 ac-ft.

Pool maximum 568,075 ac.-ft.

Pool safety limit 360,000 ac.-ft.

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Volunteer gleaners pause with harvested potatoes. a plan was put in place to help our local food banks by picking up the potatoes that woul. to help our local food banks.

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Upper Kern Kern Inflow at Kernville 522 cfs (5-hr avg.)

Lower Kern Outflow 524 cfs Borel Canal Outflow 494 cfs Data from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers cfs=cubic feet per second 1 cu.ft. = 7.48 U.S. gallons 1 ac.ft.= 325,851 U.S. gal.

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Meals on Wheels Yard Sale, November 4 & 5 Meals on Wheels is holding a yard sale on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 4 and 5, at 101 Clara Drive in Bodfish from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Help support Meals on Wheels. Call 760-3791428 for more information.

‘Touch of Crafts' gift faire, November 5 The annual “Touch of Crafts” gift faire will be held Nov. 5 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Kern Christian Church in the Fellowship Hall at 14900 Highway 178 in Southlake. There will be reasonably-priced Christmas gifts for all ages. For information, call Terry at 760378-3955.

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

Workman’s Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 5. The doors will open at 8 a.m. and the sale will close at 3 p.m. The money made will go to the church’s outreach programs in the Valley.

Highland Chapel holds annual bazaar, November 5 Highland Chapel United Methodist Church is holding their annual bazaar and bake sale on Saturday, Nov. 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

There will be handmade goodies, crafts, white elephants, Christmas decorations and delicious cookies, cakes, jellies, jams and pies in “Granny’s Kitchen.” Enjoy a slice of pie or cake and coffee or beverage in our “Young People’s Café” Prices: $1.50 to $2.

The bazaar is being held at Highland Chapel United Methodist Church, 5031 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. Contact Harriett Hall for additional information at

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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Wednesdays

■ 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.

Sundays

■ 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.

760-379-2120, or e-mail hhall 19588@ aol.com.

ABW’s annual Holiday Boutique, November 5 American Baptist Women’s annual Holiday Boutique is being held on Saturday, Nov. 5 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 3701 Suhre Street in Lake Isabella.

There will be gifts for all ages and occasions.

Shop for the holidays and choose from among: baked goods, jellies and jams and candy. Lunch will be hot dogs, chili dogs, chili boats, assorted drinks and cupcakes. It will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Eagles Lodge Peddlers Faire November 5 The Mt. Mesa Egles Lodge is holding a Peddlers Faire on Saturday, Nov. 5 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Hwy 178 in Mt. Mesa.

There will be arts and crafts, quilts, glassware, Vegan make-up, jewelry. food, door prizes and more. Shop for the holidays. For more information call 760-223-1903.

Food Pantry Fundraising Dinner November 5 The Food Pantry is holding a fundraising spaghetti and meatball dinner on Saturday, Nov. 5 from 4 until 7 p.m. at the VFW Hall, 2811 Nugget Ave. (behind McDonalds), in Lake Isabella. There will be live music by Donna Ridgeway. The dinner also includes a salad, garlic bread and dessert. Full bar available (not included in price). $8.50/plate at the door or donate a 5-lb. canned ham.

Pre-sale tickets are $7.50 and are being sold at Valley Thrift and the VFW. The hams will go in a holiday food box given to less the fortunate at Christmas. Please come and help support your local Food Pantry, located at 4621 Lake Isabella Blvd. in Lake Isabella For more information, call Phyllis Brewer at 760378-4825 or e-mail phyllisbrewer @msn.com Concert for Textbooks, November 5 Jody Steel, pianist, will be performing in a concert at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5 at the Kernville United Methodist Church to benefit and support the textbook fund which the Kern River Valley Education and Cultural Foundation is conducting on behalf of the Kern River Valley campus of Cerro Coso Community College. Jody Steel is an accomplished pianist and musician, at both the Weldon Methodist Church and as a member of the Kern River Valley Community Orchestra. Following the concert, there will be a reception in the Church’s Fellowship Hall with refreshments provided by the Kern River Valley Associated Students of Cerro Coso Community College. Tickets are available at Cerro Coso Community College or Golden State Surplus and Mercantile Company in Lake Isabella or at Kernville United Methodist Church, located on the corner of Big Blue and Sirretta in Kernville, on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Admission to the piano concert will be $10 per ticket, $7 for students. Seating is limited. Tickets will be available at the door the evening of the performance. For information or questions call 760-379-0764.

KRV Veterans of Foreign Wars Breakfast November 6 Kern River Valley Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7665. VFW Hall, 2811 Nugget Ave., (behind McDonald's), Lake Isabella is holding a breakfast Sun. Nov. 6. 760) 379-3877 vfwli@yahoo.com.

Garden Group Potluck Meeting, November 8 Last week’s calendar incorrectly reported the location of the Garden Group meeting. The meeting will take place in Kernville. Bring a Potluck dish (side, salad or dessert) and items to donate to our raffle plus money to buy raffle tickets. There will be the usual raffle (items to raffle welcomed too). As before, 50 percent of the raffle proceeds go to Emily Diggles' Lake Isabella Blvd. landscape maintenance supplies. The rest goes for club maintenance supplies and special projects. Call Shirley Real at 760379-1129 for more information.

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

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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 who supported our Fall Gathering and Fund Raiser with your presence, contributions and participation. We thank you so very much. Without all of you, it would not have been 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 delicious.

• 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 and Isabella Supermarket for their support. If we have missed anyone, we apologize.

Yours truly, Patricia Henry, Director/Chairwoman Kern River Paiute Council

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South Fork Middle School Veterans Day Celebration On 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 will be served after the program. Veterans are invited to bring their military memorabilia to set up in the community center before the program. There will be a time for you to share your 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 yesterday that the parade was here. If you would like to volunteer, there are several areas where help is needed. They are putting decorations on the float, parade markings on the street, 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 cannot leave his post directing the floats so he will need an assistant. Call the Kern River Valley

Rod Middleworth Kern River Courier Columnist As a youngster, my mode of transportation for many years was a bike.

We were not old enough for a car, so the bike took my brother and me almost anywhere we wanted to go.

Middleworth On our bikes, we were kings of the road, and the San Fernando Valley was our kingdom. Living there, we were close to the ocean, to the mountains, to scores of cities in and around the Valley.

But we did have limits: Mom limits.

Mom said we could go anywhere within reason as long as we were home for dinner. The one place we were told not to go, was downtown Los Angeles. We were strictly forbidden to go anywhere near the outskirts and/or the downtown area.

Typical kids that we were, of course we wanted to go there in the worst way. One day we decided to go anyway, and figured Mom would never know. Our plan was to cycle to Macy’s downtown and ride the escalators. We’d read about them but never saw or rode one.

Arriving there, we parked our bikes outside Macy’s and proceeded to ride the escalators up and down, until store employees finally noticed and told to get out and go home.

Oon our way out we noticed a big jar of beans and a sign that read “Guess how many beans are in the jar, and win a brand new Schwinn bicycle. I guessed a number, wrote it down and my brother, Bud, guessed another number and added half a bean to his total.

We made it home before dinner with Mom none the wiser.

However, about a month later at dinner, Mom asked, “Did either of you ride your bikes to Los Angeles last month?”

Bud and I looked at each other and lied like a rug, denying any trip to L.A. Following a moment of silence, she said “That's funny. I just got a call from the manager of Macy's and someone named Bud, at our address, won a bike.”

He’d guessed the correct number by half a bean.

Cornered, we had to ‘fess up and she told us the bike was being delivered the next day. But, it would be many months before either of us would ever ride it. We were devastated because, in addition, we weren’t allowed to ride our bikes for two months.

We had to walk everywhere and every one of those 60 days was walkabout prison. I’ll tell you this: we never lied to Mom again and I still won’t go to downtown L.A. unless I absolutely have to. .

Wofford Heights resident Rod Middleworth, a retired security manager for Pacific Bell, is an instructor for the local AARP Driver Safety Program.

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Oliver’s father came out as a gay man at 75 and proceeded to live PICKS OF THE WEEK his new life to the fullest.

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Onyx Ranch field in Weldon leased to Dale Creighton.

About a dozen volunteers, mostly from the Rotary Club of Kern River Valley, KRV Garden Group and the Associated Students of Cerro Coso College joined in to help.

In just a few hours, they harvested between 400- to 500-pounds of potatoes. Representatives from God’s Storehouse in Southlake picked up the harvest to share with the Valley’s hungry.

Recipes for Dummies by Bodfish Bob 1/2 c chopped green bell pepper 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 head cabbage (1 1/2-2 lbs.)

3/4 c mild cheddar cheese (shredded)

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Future gleanings will benefit all of our local food banks: the Lake Isabella Salvation Army, KRV Cerro Coso Food Pantry and Food Pantry.

To fit between field work at the farm and commercial harvesting of the remaining fields, only a few days’ notice will be given before upcoming gleanings.

E-mail or call Erie Johnson to get on the list to be notified at 760-379-5501 or moosecreek_@msn.com or check www. clubrunner.ca/kernrivervalley.

Bodfish Bob's Taco Soup 1 lb. ground round 1 pkg. taco seasoning 1 can corn 1 can pinto beans 1 can diced tomatoes 1 can water 1 pkg. dry ranch dressing mix 1 pkg. corn chips grated cheese In a Dutch oven, brown meat.

Drain. Add taco seasoning. Add corn, pinto beans and diced tomatoes. Do not drain the vegetables. Also add the water and ranch dressing mix. Stir. Simmer for 20-30 minutes. To serve, put a small handful of corn chips in bottom of soup bowl. Add soup and top with grated cheese.

Bodfish Bob's Beef & Cabbage Casserole 1 to 1 1/2 lbs. lean ground beef 1/2 c chopped onion

In a large skillet, cook ground beef, onion and green pepper until meat is no longer pink.

Drain off fat. Stir in tomatoes, salt and garlic powder. Simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Cut cabbage into six wedges. Cook cabbage in small amount of boiling salted water, covered, for 10 minutes and drain well. Arrange cabbage wedges in lightly buttered baking dish. Pour ground beef mixture over and around cabbage wedges. Bake cabbage casserole, uncovered at 350° for 20-25 minutes. Sprinkle cheese over cabbage casserole and bake five minutes longer.

Bodfish Bob's Coleslaw 2 c green cabbage, shredded 1 red onion, grated 2 c red cabbage, shredded 1 c mayonnaise 1 green pepper, grated 1/2 c oil & vinegar dressing 1 red red pepper, grated 2 carrots, grated Toss vegetables in a glass bowl.

Combine mayonnaise and dressing. Pour over and toss gently.

Cover & chill overnight.

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Shorter days for fishing Mike Mencarini Kern River Courier Columnist

lake, with the North Fork producing some decent size cats. The bass bite has been good with the fish in deeper water. The crappie bite is decent with some nice fish caught, but the numbers are down.

The Upper Kern is still loaded with catchable size rainbows, with limits the norm.

The Chamber is still looking for volunteer feeders. If you want something to do this winter this could be for you. Contact the Chamber at 760-379-5236.

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It amazes me how fast time goes by. Here we are in November when our thoughts start to turn towards turkey and jingle bells remembering to write 2012 Mencarini on our paper work, and On the “The days are starting to cool and we'll Feather rolling our clocks back side have shorter days for fishing, so let's on Saturday The Kern make the most of what we have. ” Nov. 5.

River Junior -- Mike Mencarini Pheasant The days are starting Hunt is comto cool and we'll have shorter ing soon so register early, and if days for fishing, so let's make the you have a good working bird most of what we have. dog, you and your dog are needed The trout bite is slowly warmingto help make this event memoup, with fish starting to show at rable for these junior hunters. For Camp Nine, French Gulch Marina, information contact Sherry Van and the main dam area. On the Matre at 760-207-2317 or email south side Paradise Cove and the her at fishandgameclub auxiliary dam are good spots to @yahoo.com . wet a line. The flume should be a real good place to fish this time of Mike Mencarini is a Wofford year.

Heights resident and a volunteer at I noticed the Corp has really the Kern River Fish Hatchery. For slowed the outflow of the lake, so questions or comments you can check out the Lower Kern at reach him through the Kern River Keyesville. The catfish bite is very Courier, office@kernrivercourier. good just about anywhere on the com.

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plays of golden aspen dance to gentle winds among pine forests.

Scenic routes include driving along soaring granite monoliths, glaciercarved canyons, limestone caves, roaring world-class whitewater and scenic lakes. Warm days and chilly evenings mark this time of year so be prepared. Here are a few ways to make the most of fall trips along one of the scenic routes: Kings Canyon Scenic Byway Kings Canyon Scenic Byway is a 50-mile route which climbs through a giant sequoia forest descending into one of North America’s deepest canyons along State Highway 180.

You will travel through the Southern Sierra life zones including several giant sequoia groves and experience the spectacular geology of Kings Canyon. The route begins at the Hume Lake Ranger Station and climbs 4,000 feet to Kings Canyon National Park where you can stop at the visitor center and take a short hike to the General Grant tree. The byway descends 2,700 feet to the wild and scenic Kings River and ends at Cedar Grove in Kings Canyon National Park. Check on weather conditions.

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to Hume Lake closes in the winter.

Western Divide Highway Mountain Road (M107) travels the dramatic ridge line that divides the Kern and Tule River Watersheds, beginning where Highway 190 stops at Quaking Aspen. Along this route you will view spectacular aspen, numerous giant sequoia groves and the Kern River Canyon. The road is closed during the winter due to snow but many enjoy the area popular for snow play, cross-country skiing, snow shoeing and snowmobiles.

Sherman Pass Road is a 44-mile road which connects the Kern River up through the Kern Plateau to Kennedy Meadows. This historic scenic route is one of California’s few roads that cross the crest of the Sierra Nevada.

Sherman Peak (9,909 feet) is on the east side located on the edge of the Kern Plateau. It offers 360degree views of the Great Western Divide peaks along the Sierra Crest including Mt. Whitney, Langley and Olancha. This route includes a bird’s eye view of the Kern River Canyon.

Stop at Boy Scout Meadow for that picture perfect moment to view the aspen.

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Kern Valley Hospital Emergency Department McCray & Laurel Mountain Mesa 760-379-2681

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

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ARIES (Mar. 21 to Apr. 19) Some changes might seem confusing at first, especially to an Aries whose impatience levels are pretty shaky this week.

TAURUS (Apr. 20 to May 20) That difficult situation continues to call for careful handling. Avoid quickly made choices that might not stand up when put to the test.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You still have lots of evaluating to do before you can consider making a commitment. It’s better to move cautiously.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A previously peevish partner offers to be more helpful with your problems. The final choice is yours. Be guided by what you feel is the right thing to do.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) You can sometimes be pretty rough on those you suspect of betrayal. Pull in those claws and listen to the explanation. It might surprise you.

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

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Trivia Test bu Fifi Rodriquez

1. ANATOMY: Which gland produces human growth hormone?

2. FAMOUS CHARACTERS: What does Donald Duck always wear?

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

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

5. MOVIES: What 1969 movie was made from a Philip Roth novel and starred Richard Benjamin and Ali MacGraw?

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

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1. Pituitary gland 2. A blue sailor suit 3. Dec. 26 4. Plumbum (Pb) 5. “Goodbye, Columbus” 6. “The Spirit of St. Louis”

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

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

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) It’s a good idea to take a more conservative approach to your financial situation right now. Some plans made earlier this year might need readjusting.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) This is a fine time to move boldly into those new opportunities that will open up for you.

Check them over, and then choose the best one for you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Your selfassurance is growing stronger, and you should now feel more confident about making that long-deferred decision about a possible commitment.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to Mar. 20) You’re very close to reaching your goal. But be wary of distractions that can lure you off-course and really want to be.

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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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Motels BAREWOOD INN LAKESHORE LODGE 5 VACATION HOMES 7013 Wofford Boulevard Wofford Heights, CA 93285 ( 760) 376-1910 GREAT Rooms, Views & Rates

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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

Pets Free to Loving Home: Red, apricot & white, non-shedding male Cockapoo mix puppy. 10 lbs @ 6 mo.

Wormed. Has had puppy shots & been vet checked.

Loving, but shy. Needs patience & love in a “forever home.” Good playing with other dogs. (760) 223- 2873

Storage Rentals 10’x10’ storage unit just $45/mo 20’x20’ only $120/mo Corlew’s Stage Coach Mini Storage - Bodfish 760-379-5146

Auto for Sale 2002 Ford Focus 2x3, 175,000 miles $2,500 obo (760) 223-2810 Kris

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).

Appraised $300,000.

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.

Lot/Acres For Sale 164 Acres inWalker Basin Attention hunters & ranchers. Own your own mountain. Year round natural spring w/power. Seller motivated. Make offer. $246K. Call Kyle Lessley (661) 7175234, Wise Realty, Inc.

1973 Harley Davidson Cart If you have any information regarding this theft, please call the police or Dale @ (760) 417-1143

For Rent 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 __________________________ Kernville - 3 bd - 2 1/2 bath, house across from the river. $1,000/mo + deposit. (831) 2511711 __________________________ If you lend someone $20, and never see that person again, it was probably worth it.

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Personal, Business, Corporate (760) 549-0270 / (760) 417-0392 __________________________ LIGHTHOUSE ELECTRIC Quality Work Fair Prices Call Ross (760) 981-3361 License #708148 __________________________ RELIABLE PAINTING Interior/Exterior 36 Yrs/References/Honest Free Estimates (760) 376-4649 __________________________ ART'S ELECTRIC Locally owned - Free Estimates Always on Time!

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Announcement Discover the joy of singing Barbershop Harmony this Christmas. In 9 short weeks, learn traditional and contemporary Christmas music in this unique 4 part a capella style.

You’ll make great music & 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, 6:30-8:00. Senior Center in Lake Isabella.

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Calendar Continued from page 2 Valley Growers Association and Lakeshore Farmers Market on Tue., Nov. 8, is Mixin’ it Up! You’re invited to attend 5:30 p.m. at Lake Shore Lodge, 7466 Wofford Blvd. in Wofford Heights.

Special Entertainment by The Jazz Tones and catering by The Chatterbox Please RSVP to the Kern River Valley Chamber office at 760-379-5236 Kern Valley Hospital ‘Drive By’ FLU-Shot Clinic November 9 Kern Valley Hospital invites you to its annual Drive Through Flu Shot Clinic Nov. 9, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Simply drive through the front Hospital parking area at 6412 Laurel Avenue (corner of McCray Road and Laurel Ave.) in Mountain Mesa. The cost is $15 which may be paid with a check or cash. A receipt will be provided if you wish to bill your insurance for reimbursement.

The Kern Valley Healthcare District recommends that everyone receive an annual flu-shot, especially for those age 60 and older or have chronic health problems. For information call 760379-2681 www.kvhd.org Middle School Veterans’ Day Celebration, November 9 On 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, Weldon. Refreshments will be served after the program. Veterans are invited to bring their military memorabilia to set up in the community center before the program. There will be a time for you to share your things with the eighth graders after the program.

National Emergency Alert System test, November 9 This is the first-ever national Emergency Alert System test, overseen by the FCC and FEMA, and it is scheduled for 5 p.m. Pacific time on Wednesday, Nov. 9. There will be clear identification that this is “only a test,” and it will run for about three minutes.

The FCC says that length is “to ensure that the equipment will not ‘lock up’” after two minutes, which is the maximum length for all other EAS alerts.

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 661-331-0774 or email claireputney@gmail.com.

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 760-549-0077.

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 760-417-2279 for information.

Whiskey Flat Days Planning Meeting, November 14 Kernville Chamber of Commerce is holding a Whiskey Flat Days planning meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 16 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 760376-2629 or office@kernvillechamber .org 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 661-327-3611. 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.

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.

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 To include your event in our free Courier Calendar, send the information to us by e-mail or on paper, either in person or by mail (our address is on page 2). Must be received Tuesday by 1 p.m. in order to make each Friday’s issue. Events must be open to the public and if there is any cost, it must be listed. Items submitted for our free Calendar listings may be shortened.

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Talking About Real Estate

Benefits of a 1031 Exchange Matt Freeman Kern River Courier Columnist

the sale of that property is rolledover into another like property within a certain amount of time With the turn after close of escrow. in the market, the In other words, you have to take 1031 exchange your profit you make from the sale for a few years and buy another similar type of was almost property within a certain timeframe unheard of. or you will be taxed on the capital However, with gains of the sale. The benefit is that investors starting you can keep buying and selling to come out of property and as long as you roll that the woodwork, a money over you can put off that 1031 is becoming capital gains tax basically indefinetFreeman more popular ly. The risk is that you may not find again. Keep in another property in time that meets mind I am no tax expert, by any your needs and you will have no means, but I have done plenty of choice but to pay the tax.

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Busy week Harry P. Thal Kern River Courier Columnist Sometimes it is hard to say “no.”

I am a great offender, because when asked, my normal response is a “yes,” especially when the Insurance Industry calls.

This past few Harry Thal weeks have been incredibly busy. I was invited by a local chapter of the National Association of Health Underwriters to present a Continuing Education class on Medicare in Sonoma County.

A few weeks later, a neighboring group in nearby Contra Costa County requested that I speak to their group the day before.

As normal, my topic is Medicare, with my goal to educate insurance agents. Most of the membership is involved in providing health insurance coverage to employer-sponsored group health plans, and Medi-care is a mystery to them. As the population is aging, and more and more “baby boomers” are nearing retirement, the topic of Medicare and health insurance is taking center stage.

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

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California, are spoiled. Locally we have several Medicare HMO plans to choose from, most of which cost no more than the regular Medicare Part B monthly premium.

Here in the Kern River Valley and Bakersfield we have many options.

Our neighbors in Ridgecrest have very few options. Go north to Tulare County, the choices are even slimmer.

My greatest fear and regret, is that many seniors are being enticed to join plans due to name recognition. The plan that touts its benefits on television or in print advertising may not be the best plan. Remember, many plans may cost the same on a monthly basis, but what will you be spending out of your pocket when you go to the doctor or hospital. One local plan costs almost $300 a day for the first seven days in the hospital, while another is $100 a day for five. Both plans use the same doctors!

The running around during the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period may keep me busy, but as this is the only opportunity for most people on Medicare to make changes, I feel it is time well spent.

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

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Take a rest, restless legs Paul C. Donohue, M.D. Syndicated columnist DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I would like to know more about restless leg syndrome. -- I.J. ANSWER: Roughly seven percent of women and three percent of men suffer from restless leg syndrome.

That gives you a lot of fellow sufferers. People describe it in many ways.

Some say it’s an aching in their legs.

Others describe it as a creepingcrawling sensation. No matter how people express the feeling, it makes them get up and move around.

Activity lessens or gets rid of the sensations, but they can and do come back. They usually appear in the evening or at night when people are sitting or when they get into bed.

No one is sure what causes the syndrome. Things that lessen its intensity and frequency are cutting back on caffeine, stopping smoking and exercising daily. Eliminating alcohol is a most helpful remedy.

Sometimes restless leg syndrome is associated with iron deficiency and anemia due to iron deficiency. Your doctor will want to check you for that.

Pramipexole (Mirapex) and ropinirole (Requip), both drugs for Parkinson’s disease, are used for this syndrome, even though it has no relationship to Parkinson’s disease. They stimulate certain brain areas that control movement. Levodopa, another

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Periodic limb movements of sleep is another condition that frequently occurs along with restless leg syndrome. It’s involuntary movements of the legs and feet during sleep. The kicking and jerking last about two seconds and recur every 20 to 40 seconds. Often the affected person is unaware of them. The bed partner plays a nighttime role of being a drop-kicked football and is quite aware of what's happening. The affected person is quite tired during the day. The same medicines used for restless leg syndrome can be used here, too. Daily exercise might put an end to the nocturnal movements.

The booklet on restless leg syndrome and nighttime leg cramps explains both conditions. To obtain a copy, write to: Dr. Donohue -- No. 306W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 with the recipient’s printed name. Please allow four weeks for delivery.

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Historical Society honors Onyx Store November 12 The Kern River Historical Society will be recognizing 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 on display, its final resting place will be at the store itself.

2012 Kern County Tourism Promotion Grant Program The approved focus for the 2012 Kern County Tourism Promotion Grant Program is out-of-county marketing. Kern County Board of Supervisors has authorized up to $100,000 to be used to assist qualified groups in efforts to attract visitors to the region. Kern County Board of Trade will accept applications from qualified 501(c) organizations engaged in the promotion of Kern County as a visitor destination. Projects must be for direct marketing efforts intended to attract out-of-county residents to Kern County events or attractions. The Board of Trade will not accept applications for construction or development of attractions, hiring or retention of personnel, in-county marketing programs or projects not directly related to Kern County visitorship. For-profit businesses and taxing authorities may not receive Tourism Promotion Grants. Kern County Board of Trade has prepared Now Now offering offering cremations cremations the following documents to assist in for for the preparation & submission of applications: (also found at http://www. visitkern.com/grants 5108 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella, CA 93240 2012.php) (760) 379-2628 FD-2004

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Obituaries Ronald Lynn Stewart Jan. 28, 1948 - Oct. 22, 2011 Ronald Lynn Stewart was born on Jan 28, 1948 and raised in Bakersfield, California. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Marine Corps in 1967. Ron was self-employed as a handyman. There was nothing that he couldn’t fix (or try to fix). Ron also had a passion for Harley Davidson motorcycles. He died peacefully in his sleep on Oct. 22, 2011. Ron is preceded in death by his father, Francis Arthur Stewart and mother, Rhea Marjorie Stewart, both of Bakersfield. Ron is survived by a daughter, Brenda Stewart Meneses, of Bakersfield; a son, Stanley Stewart, of Falcon, Colorado; brother Wally Stewart of Wofford Heights and sister Carol Ronald Lynn Stewart Stewart Hart of Kent, Washington; two grandchildren, John and Jessica Meneses of Bakersfield; and four nieces and nephews: Blaine Hart of Kent, WA; Stacey Hart of Kent, WA; Benjamin Stewart of San Francisco and Aaron Stewart of Bakersfield. A private memorial will be held in Bakersfield on Saturday, Nov. 5.

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: German Flooring (2011 - B5595).

Street address of principal place of business: 2812 Victor, Inyokern, CA 93527.

Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 872, Inyokern, CA 93527. REGISTRANT: Michael German, 2812 Victor, Inyokern, CA 93527. A Individual. Date the business commenced: 03/01/2011. 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: Michael German. This statement filed on 09/20/2011. Expires 09/20/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M. Rodriguez. Published by the Kern River Courier October 14, 21, 28 and November 4, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Serenity Room and Board (2011 B5478). Street address of principal place of business: 420 18th Street,

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Mailing address of business: 2671 Oswell Street, #223, Bakersfield, CA 93306.

REGISTRANT: Christina Felix, 2671 Oswell Street, #223, Bakersfield, CA 93306. A - Individual. Date the business commenced: 02/28/2011. 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: Christina Felix. This statement filed on 09/14/2011.

Expires 09/14/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By G. Meza. Published by the Kern River Courier October 14, 21, 28 and November 4, 2011.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: Fictitious Business Name being abandoned: RAINMAN'S RACERS HAVEN HOBBIES AND RACEWAY, (2011-B5225). Street address of business: 7401 White Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93309. REGISTRANT WHO WISHES TO ABANDON THE BUSINESS NAME: Randy Raines, 8305

Hillyer Way, Bakersfield, CA 93311; Original FBN Statement Filed on: 09/01/2011. This Statement of Abandonment filed on: 09/14/2011.

ANN K. BARNETT, AuditorController-County Clerk by M. Dominguez, Deputy Clerk (34993).

Published by the Kern River Courier October 14, 21, 28 and November 4, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: Rainman's Hobby and Raceway (2011 - B5471). Street address of principal place of business: 7401 White Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93309.

Mailing address of business: 8305 Hillyer Way, Bakersfield, CA 93311.

REGISTRANT: Randy Raines, 8305 Hillyer Way, Bakersfield, CA 93311. A Individual. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. 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: Randy Raines. This statement

filed on 09/14/2011.

Expires 09/14/2016. ANN K. BARNETT, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By M. Dominguez. Published by the Kern River Courier October 14, 21, 28 and November 4, 2011.

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,

Auditor-Controller-County Clerk. By J. Trujillo.

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

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: 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, 26150 Columbia Way, Tehachapi, CA 93561. 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.

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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 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.

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