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ARE YOU PREPARED FOR THE NEXT

PUBLIC SAFETY POWER SHUTOFF?

Independent Living Center of Kern County (ILCKC) is partnering with PG&E, SCE, along with other community or-ganizations to help people with disabilities be prepared by:

- Receiving ILCKC support in the event of a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) or disas-ter.

- Signing up for the Medical Baseline Program to lower the rate on your monthly energy bill, if you require the use of a medi-cal or life support device.

- Accessing backup portable batteries for those who require power for medical reasons. Individuals who use life-sustain-ing electrical support will be the highest priority.

- Providing tools to help you cre-ate a disaster plan, including a personalized disaster kit.

Visit us online to apply and learn more: https://ilcofkerncounty.org/psps-pub-

lic-safety-power-shutoff/Email or call us with questions:

[email protected] or 661-325-1063 ¡Se habla español!

Together with our partners, we want you to be ready and we’re

here to help!

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6416 B Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella CA 93240 I License# 0L04825

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offer a complete family dental care serviceCrowns • X-Rays • Fillings • Inlays • ExtractionsOrthodontics • Children's Dentistry • Bridgework

Bleaching • Dentures and Denture Repair

2616 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella

Member of theAmerican DentalAssociation

8:30am to 5pm DailyEvening Appts. Available

379-3671

Kernville CARPET CLEANING760-812-7858

Any 5 Rooms Steamed Cleanedonly $$150150 Why Pay More!

30 Years ExperienceFREE ESTIMATES

Sanitizer... No Extra Charge

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ScootersScootersfromfrom

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RMW MobilityRMW Mobility(760) 812-7285(760) 812-7285

Robert Weigel Jr.Robert Weigel Jr.

3650 S. Kelso Valley Rd.3650 S. Kelso Valley Rd.Weldon, CA 93283Weldon, CA 93283

[email protected]@gmail.com

NOT $2,500 - $7,000

Wofford LiquorWofford Liquor

Wines from around the world!Wines from around the world!

760-376-3606 • 5981 Wofford Blvd. Wofford Heights

Sun.- Thur. 7am-10pm • Fri. & Sat. 7am-11pmSun.- Thur. 7am-10pm • Fri. & Sat. 7am-11pm

Camping Supplies Bait & Tackle Beer & WineMunchies

The Appliance CenterThe Appliance Center

Mon.- Sat. • 2202 CrestviewLake Isabella / 760-379-8000

SPECIAL FINANCING & LAYAWAY

PARTS & SERVICE

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100 SERVICES

CLASSIFIEDS ADVERTISING RATES & INFORMATIONChristina DenysClassifi ed Manager

Liners: Minimum $11.50 for 3 lines, plus $1.00 for each additional line. Deadline for liners is Monday 9:00 a.m.Classifi ed Display Ads: $13.00 per column inch, per issue. Deadline for classifi ed display ads is Friday 4:00 p.m.Please email ad to: classifi [email protected] Terms: All ads are prepaid unless credit has been approved. 760-379-3667 ext 1000Notice: Read your ad and report any error immediately. The Sun is not responsible for more than one incorrect insertion. Additionally, the Kern Valley Sun reserves the right to revise or reject ads, and to classify them properly.

Classified MarketplaceC2 Kern Valley Sun Wednesday, September 2, 2020

KEEP CALM

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KERN VALLEYSUN

MIKE AND SUE’S FIREBREAK/YARD/TREE

Trimming & House Clean-Up & Hauling.

760-223-6888 Or 223-2580

MARK BLACKSTONE’S COMPUTER TUNE-UPS

Computer Acting Up? Slow? Got Questions?

760-417-0805 Est. KRV Since 1999

PINE FIREWOOD Tree Trimming, Also

Do Weed Eater Work, Trash Hauling, Chimney

Sweeping. Call Chris 760-417-1824

520 APARTMENTS FOR RENT

SHADED KNOLL MHP/RV Mobile Home Spaces. $260/Mo. Plus Utilities.

818-404-4470 Or 760-223-6319

560 MOBILE HOME & RV SPACE FOR RENT

550 MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT

LAKE ISABELLA, 2BR. 2BA. M/H, Refurbished, Patios, Deck, 2 Carport, In Nice

55 Plus Park. $584 To $884/Monthly. Rent or

Buy Starting at $20K., Good Credit.

760-379-2092

620 MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE

GRAVEL & D.G.MANURE • SAND

CALL 378-2008

650 MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

#1 in the Kern River Valley

ABLEABLEPROPERTY MANAGEMENTPROPERTY MANAGEMENTServing the Kern River ValleyServing the Kern River Valley

Lic.# 00982861Lic.# 00982861

www.AblePM.com

Lake Isabella3000sq ft Retail space. Great location next to L&M Lumber

on LI Blvd. Call for info. 760-379-5479

6435 Lake Isabella Blvd. (Post Office Center)

760-379-5479 New Hours

Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm • Saturday 9am to 2pm

400 HELP WANTED

Will Be In The Lake Isabella Area

Every Other Friday - Saturday Please Call For Appointment.

Will Come Up For Appointments That are Made 661-765-5397 • 661-599-1613

J&LLocksmithing

J&LJ&LLocksmithingLocksmithing

LOCAL, LOCKSMITH - MON. TUE. WED. Some

Weekend’s. 661-304-9665

1 BR. 1BA MOBILEHOME Clean, But Small. In

Senior Park $450/Mo.PLUS. SEC. DEP.

760-447-0100

GARAGE DOOR SERVICE AND INSTALLS. Work

On All Type Of GARAGE Doors And Openers. Same Day Service, Emergency Calls. Call 760-472-2754

FOR SALE

Equity 1 LoansOwner 661-330-2222

~ Hablo Español ~

GET HOME LOAN & PAY NO

INTEREST

If not satisfied & repaid in 69 days• Get, keep $500 at loan funding• No

payment for 99 days• Use loan to buy home or pay tax & bills• Dre

00707520• Equity1 Loans• For free appraisal & loan

approval.

625 REAL ESTATE LOANS

MOBILE HOME FOR Sale 2BR. 1BA. in Good Condition, Senior Park. $8,250, 760-447-0100

610 HOMES FOR SALE

545 VACATIONRENTALS

VACATION RENTAL RIVERKERN AREA. 3BR. 2BA., $150/per nite, With 2 Nites Min. Plus $200.00

Deposit. 805-524-2480 PLS. LEAVE MESSAGE

Janet LubinJanet LubinAdvanced Healthcare Directive

Financial Power of AttorneyDurable Power of Attorney

760-417-0320

NOTARYNOTARYMOBILE PUBLIC

300 PETS

540 HOMES FOR RENT

520 APARTMENTS FOR RENT

TWO DOGS MISSING From Havilah South

Ranch Lost On 05/31/20 At 2PM. Tall Black And Tan Hound Mix. 65Lbs. Black Lab Mix 50Lbs.

Both Had Collars When Lost Call 661-867-2436

FOUND

2BR., 2BA. MOBILEHOME IN LAKE ISABELLA, 55+

Park. Walking Distance to Markets, Gas Stations,

Restaurants, Von’s Plaza, Medical Clinics,

Call 760-379-2274

USE A PROFESSIONAL GUIDE or

STAY OUT!

RIVER DANGER:

WWAARRNNIINNGGDON’T LEAVECHILDRENIN HOTCARS

Texting can wait

RENTED SOLD

FOR RENT: LARGE 2 BED 2 BATH. APT.

Overlooking Circle Park in The Center Of Kernville. Upstairs

Unit With Private Balcony, Full Kitchen, Dishwasher, Microwave,

Stove and Refridg. Carpet and Tile Flooring Ceiling Fans, Dual

Heat/AC Unit. Free Standing Propane, Heating Stove, Water

and Trash Included. Metered Pro-pane Gas. No Smoking Or Pets. $950/Mo. Plus Sec. Dep. Taking Applications. Call 760-549-3885

To See and Get App.

RENTED

NICELY REMODELED HOMEAt 412 Pine Dr. Kernville 2BR.

2BA., Separate Laundry, Living, and Family Rooms, Attached 2 Car Garage, Fenced Yard, Central Heat, Plus Swamp

Cooler & Fireplace. Reference And Credit Check. $1,200/Mo. + Sec. Dep....Avail. NOW 760-379-7890 OR 760-379-4959 No Pets.

850 GARAGE AND YARD SALES

LARGE CLEAN 1BR. , NEW Carpet & Paint,

Water and Trash Paid., No Smoking, No Pets

Great Location Wofford Heights $595/Mo.PLUS DEPOSIT760-223-1058

RENTED HOME FOR SALE MOVE IN READY. 2BR.

1BA. NEW A/C UNIT $145,000. 2521

STENESEN ST. LAKE ISABELLA. 661-426-4903

FANTISTIC LOCATION Lake Isabella-Bodfish Close

to Town. Prime Upper Canyon On Piute Dr. Corner Lot! Huge Double Wide, Split Wing 1440

sqft. Lot, 3 BR. 2BA. Oversized 2 Car Garage W/Loft, New

Dual Glazed Windows, New Wood Laminate Flooring, New

Carpeting, New Bathrooms, New Paint, New Roof, Big Kitchen w/Dishwasher, Dining Room,

Laundry Area, High Ceiling, Fire-place, Lots of Storage, Custom

Built-ins, Permanent Foundation, Decks, Mountain Views, Canyon

Medows Mutual Water, Best Tasting Water, and Only $50.00/per month. Pride of Rentership,

Minutes to Lake & River, Fishing, Boating, Rafting, Hiking, Skiing,

& Great Restaurants. WOW!! Only 2.5 Hours North of Los

Angeles! $1,425 Monthly. Will Not Last Hurry. Call for Details

818-261-3400

MOBILE FOR SALE L.I. $11 ,000 O.B.O. 1 BR. In Quiet Park, Inside

Refurbished, Single Wide With Living Room Pop Out. New Waterproof Laminate

Flooring, Roof in Good Condition. Free Water and Trash. Space Rent $310/

Mo., Has New Doggie Door, Fenced Back Yard, Large Wooden Shed, Awnings Over Slab also Window Awnings. 760-223-2555

28’ TRAILER IN 50 PLUS Park. Fully Renovated,

Furnishings In-Out Included. Washer And

Dryer. Fenced Yard, 3 Out Building A/C, And Swamp

Cooler.$18,000, Space Rent $400. 541-326-8998

Soup Kitchen Fundraiser

Yard Sale, Sat. 8Am to Noon, 5400 L.I. Blvd. Entrance on Jerry St.Volunteers Needed

Mon.-Fri. 12-3PM Lake Isabella Soup Kitchen

Info. 661-234-1071

FREELANCE WRITERCan you tell the story?

Sport Features • NewsCommunity Events & more!

Must have strong communication skills.

Send us a sample!Kern Valley Sun

c/o Publisher, Marsha SmithP.O. Box 3074

Lake Isabella Blvd.Lake Isabella, CA 93240

(No Phone Calls Please)

Keep devices in top shape and running wellThe text for the native advertising version of this feature is included in the text file when you download the package.

ByMetro Creative

The need for reliable technology has never been more apparent. When the world hit the proverbial pause but-ton in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, technology was crucial to keeping people connected to the world around them, helping people maintain some semblance of nor-malcy as it pertained to work and education.

Students and families who have invested in various electronics to help keep their household running should under-stand that maintenance is required to keep these de-vices running effectively. These tips can help keep gadgets in tip-top shape.

• Protect devices from extreme temperatures. Electronic devices are designed to operate under an array of conditions, but pushing those condi-tions can result in dam-age. Most devices are fine between temperatures of 32 F and 90 F. But don’t leave electronics in the car, in a sunny window or outdoors.

• Clean devices regu-larly. Refer to the user’s manual for the proper ways to clean the devices

you rely on each day. Some may require a spe-cific cleaner or a particu-lar fabric to help ensure the device isn’t scratched or damaged. Spray clean-ers on a cloth and then wipe off devices, rather than spraying cleaners directly on electronics. Try a can of compressed air to remove dust from crevices or vents.

• Invest in a surge protector. While surge protector power strips multiply the number of available outlets, they also serve a more im-portant purpose. These devices will cut off power to plugged-in electron-ics if there is a power surge, helping to prevent damage.

• Don’t overcharge. It’s essential to have gadgets charged and ready to go, but overcharging can reduce battery life. Do not leave devices charging overnight. Battery University ®, a free education-al website offering battery information, says that nickel- and lithium-based batter-ies should be stored with a 40 percent state-of-charge. This level minimizes age-related capacity

loss and keeps the battery in good condition.

• Use protective cases. Cases can prevent dam-age if devices are dropped and also may safeguard against scratched screens. Cases and covers also minimize dust and dirt on devices.

• Keep software up-to-date. Security issues may arise when software is not updated, and programs may not run effectively or be compatible with others. Along the same vein, routinely clean out unused files to free up space, and clear cookies and browser histories to maintain speed and efficiency.

Routine maintenance can keep electronics working properly when they’re needed the most.

Valley ShopperWednesday, September 2, 2020 Kern Valley Sun C3

Senior Lunch Special

September 2September 2• Soft Carnitas • Soft Carnitas Tacos Tacos• Chuckwagon • Chuckwagon Corn Corn• Tropical Fruit• Tropical Fruit• Milk• Milk

September 3September 3• Shredded BBQ • Shredded BBQ Chicken Chicken• Diced Carrots• Diced Carrots• Baked Beans• Baked Beans• Pinapple• Pinapple Coleslaw Coleslaw• Milk• Milk

September 4September 4• Southern • Southern Smothered Smothered Chicken Chicken• Brown Rice• Brown Rice• Collard Greens• Collard Greens• Blushing Pears• Blushing Pears• Wheat Roll• Wheat Roll•Milk•Milk

September 7September 7

CLOSED CLOSED

Happy Happy Labor DayLabor Day

September 8September 8• Chef Salad• Chef Salad• Carrot Sticks• Carrot Sticks• Fruit Mix• Fruit Mix• Blueberry • Blueberry Muffin Muffin• Milk• Milk

September 9September 9• Taco Salad• Taco Salad• Fresh Fruit• Fresh Fruit• Granola Bar• Granola Bar• Juice• Juice• Milk• Milk

At the Senior Center • 6409 Lake Isabella Blvd. • 760-379-5831

Lunch Served at 11:30 a.m & 12 p.m.Lunch Served at 11:30 a.m & 12 p.m.Please call 760-379-5831 for Reservations.Please call 760-379-5831 for Reservations.

Seniors Seniors $$3 • Non-Seniors 3 • Non-Seniors $$66

B I N G OAround the ValleyAround the Valley

Senior CenterWednesdays at 12:30pm

6405 Lake Isabella Blvd.Lake Isabella

760-379-1428

South Fork Woman’s ClubSaturdays at 12pm6488 Fay Ranch Rd.

Weldon760-379-1299

Advertise your Bingo Here: Call 760-379-3667

Senior Lunch Special info

Must make Reservations 24 hours in advance.

Pick up ONLY - between 11:30 and 12

Meals on Wheels has not changed

Take the KV Sun with you everywhere you go!Take the KV Sun with you everywhere you go!

The e-Edition The e-Edition (digital replica) (digital replica)

for for $40 a year$40 a year

Free with your paid print subscriptionFree with your paid print subscription

Visit kvsun.com to sign up.Visit kvsun.com to sign up.Need help? Call 760-379-3667 or Need help? Call 760-379-3667 or

email [email protected] [email protected]

Photo by Metro Creative

Licensed ContractorsNOTICE TO READERS: California law requires that contractors taking jobs that total $600 or more (labor and materials) be licensed by the Contractors State License Board. State law also requires that contractors include their license number on all advertising.

You can check the status of your licensed contractor at www.cslb.gov or 1-800-321-CSLB. Unlicensed contractors taking jobs that total less than $500 must state in their advertisements that they are not licensed by the Contractors State License Board.

Serving Kern River Valley since 1986.Custom Homes • Remodels

Garages • Framed Mobile Roofs

[email protected] • Lic.# 495979

MIKE SMITH CONSTRUCTION

Contractors-General Builders

Electric

Masonry

Call us today to place

your ad in the paper!

760-379-3667

Call us today to place

your ad in the paper!

760-379-3667

Heating/Cooling

GENERAL PLUMBING AND

SEPTIC SERVICES, INC.

LIC# 896692

EMAIL: JOHN@GENERAL-PLUMBING

OFFICE: 760-376-3309John Stivers, President

CELL: 760-417-2045

Your ad must be 3 inches or larger to be the contractor of the week.

Contractorof the week

Roofing

Concrete

G.L. VEGAC o n c r e t eG.L. VEGAC o n c r e t e760-379-7512

[email protected] • Lic# 654259

Call us today to place your ad in the paper!

760-379-3667

GENERAL PLUMBING AND SEPTIC SERVICES, INC.

LIC# 896692EMAIL: JOHN@GENERAL-PLUMBING

OFFICE: 760-376-3309John Stivers, President

CELL: 760-417-2045

Plumbing

Flooring

I S A B E L L A

FLOORINGInsured

Lic# 793968

FINANCINGAVAILABLELocally Owned & Operated

5412 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella

www.isabellaflooring.com [email protected]

Retail Sales & Repairs • Professional InstallationResidential & Commercial • Flooring Supplies

HARDWOOD • CARPET • LAMINATE • VINYLWINDOW COVERING

Pool

David Stratton, Health Lic #3366

“Serving the KRV Since 1997”

POOL DOCTORPOOL DOCTOR

When experience & dependability matters most

Residential & CommercialSwimming Pool Service & Repair

760-378-2377

Painting

Lic.# 801648

www.JostPainting.com

FREE ESTIMATES We Accept All Major Credit CardsJEFF JOST

OFFICE: 760-378-3000

Professional Service • Quality Products • Competitive Pricing

PavingAdvertise in the Kern Valley Sun

Licensed Contractors Directoryand your ad is placed

on our website for

FREE!760-379-3667 ext. 1000, Christina

6416-A Lake Isabella Blvd.

Jerry’sCOMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION INC.

760-379-2106760-379-2106LIC # 464893JASON & KEITH WILLIAMS

AC & HEATING SERVICES • LAKE ISABELLA, CAPROUDLY SERVING THE KERN RIVER VALLEY FOR OVER 40 YEARS!

ELECTRICCommercial • Residential • Industrial

Cell: 951-545-6526 • Lic. C10# 860586

VAZZANA

Bryan (Bubba) Vazzana

and your ad and your ad is placed on is placed on our website our website for for FREE!FREE!

760-379-3667 ext. 1000, Christina • 6416-A Lake Isabella Blvd. 760-379-3667 ext. 1000, Christina • 6416-A Lake Isabella Blvd.

Advertise in theAdvertise in the Kern Valley Sun Kern Valley Sun Licensed Contractors Directory

Valley Shopper

Calendar of Events can now be found in the A section of the paper

CALENDARCALENDAROF EVENTSOF EVENTS

C4 Kern Valley Sun Wednesday, September 2, 2020

See You All Next Year, Don’t Forget...See You All Next Year, Don’t Forget...PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT!PACK IT IN, PACK IT OUT!

Kern Valley Pride DayHAS BEEN CANCELLED

DUE TO COVID-19Thank your for yourcontinued support,

we look forwardto seeing you all

next year.

THOMAS REFUSETHOMAS REFUSE

Hello Residents of the Kern River Valley,

As we enter into September 2020 we are still dealing with the limited lifting of restrictions from the state and county re-garding the COVID-19 lock-down I need to ask when is this going to end.

Our local business owners continue to adapt to the ever changing work place orders which has not slowed down the amount of tourist traffic we see in the valley. The Kern River Valley is a tour-ist destination for many as they attempt to escape the big cities from which they reside and want to come visit the great place we get to call home.

This coming holiday weekend is expected to be very busy in the KRV, let us hope everyone is practicing their social distancing and wearing of facial coverings as they visit our stores and fuel stations. We will get thru this hopefully sooner than later.

With the smoke filling our valley air from the SQF Complex Fire which, as of Monday, is at 35,562 acres with ZERO containment let us hope the weather changes soon to help the crews on the front lines as they continue the battle to protect our forests and the lives of many in the region. Thank you to all the men and women on the front lines for everything you do for all of us.

But our little piece of heaven is not exempt from some of the troubles of the big city, recently our valley has seen a rash of graffiti and with the help of Kern County General Services we were able to get a large amount of it removed in Lake Isabella this past Friday.

The Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce and Kern County General Services is forming a team of graffiti removal individuals to combat this growing problem in the KRV, if you would like to join our team please reach out to the Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce as your support is greatly needed.

It is our job as residents to protect the place we call home and I am happy to volunteer my time to keep her as beautiful as possible. Our valley residents continue to do great things, we have multiple volunteer groups who spend many hours weekly picking up debris left behind by our visi-tors among other things and now I am adding one more item to the list.

Please use your Chamber of Commerce, we are here for you.

Thank you, stay safe

Fred ClarkPresident Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce

President’s MessageKern River Valley Chamber of Commerce

Photo by Sarah rooffener

Wednesday, September 2, 2020 Kern Valley Sun C5

Valley Shopper

Adult and Adolescent Substance Abuse Classes : (Medi-Cal not accepted). Please call to schedule an appointment or for further information. 760-379-9194. 5121 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella.

Al-Anon Meeting: Wednesday, 80 Evans Rd., Wofford Heights, 7:00 p.m. Contact 760-379-7312 or 760-378-0041. These meetings are for friends and family of alcoholics.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Faced with a drinking problem? Perhaps Alcoholics Anonymous can help. Weekly meetings, call AA Hotline, 760-379-4112.

Alzheimer’s: The Alzheimer’s Disease Association of Kern County provides up to six hours of respite to caregivers who have a loved one with Alzheimer’s or other related dementias. A representative is in the valley once a week to answer questions at the Veterans/Senior Center on Fridays from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Celebrate Recovery at The Ark: Come celebrate recovery every Friday at the Ark located at 3711 Golden Spur St., Lake Isabella. The program starts at 7:00 p.m. Celebration Place - ages 5 to 14. The Landing - ages 14 to 18. Celebrate Recovery ages 18 & up, The Landing 13-18 and Celebration Place 0-13. For more informa-tion, call 661-862-9420 or [email protected].

God’s Storehouse of the KRV: Feeding those in need in the Valley. Monetary donations are always welcome and may be mailed to P.O. Box 1875, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. All donations are tax deductible. Call 760-223-0750 for more information. Located at 16475 Hwy 178, Weldon.

The Optimal Hospice Grief and Loss Support Group: Facilitated by Jessica Mosley, MSW, meets every Thursday from 1:00–2:30 p.m. at 6504 Lake Isabella Blvd., Ste. E, across the street from the post office. Call 760-379-5038 for more information.

NAMI Peer Support Group: The group meets every Monday from 1:00–2:30 p.m. at Kern Valley Health Care District conference room, in Mt. Mesa. No meetings on holidays. NAMI Connection is a recovery support group program that offers respect, understanding, encouragement and hope. NAMI Connection groups are free and confidential and held weekly for 90 minutes. Call Lisa Wyly @760-379-4793 or Tami Kirby @ 760-223-2674 for more information.

Passionate Hearts Support Group: A Christ-centered, curric-ulum-based, 10-month support group for women wounded by childhood sexual abuse that provides a safe place for women to come together and work on the damage incurred through their abuse. Registration is required and space is limited. Call Alex at 760-298-0341.

Pregnancy Resource Center: Tuesday and Thursday each week, 1 to 5 p.m., 5120B Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. Free Preg-nancy Testing, Peer Counseling, materials assistance, referrals. Call 760-379-8893 for more information.

TOPS #436: (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) meets Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m., at the Senior Center in Lake Isabella. Open to the public. Call 760-379-3366 for more information.

Women’s Domestic Violence Support Group: A place for edu-cation, healing and growth. Female victims, survivors, and family members welcome. Every other Monday, 5:30-7pm. Call 760-417-1324 or 760-379-1324 for location and information. Childcare upon request.

COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUPS

Editor’s Note: Please call groups listed above to assure that information is correct prior to attending a meeting.

Septic Pumping • Grease TrapsCommercial • Residential

Locate & DigEscrow Certifications

Portable Toilets

760-379-2618www.ThomasRefuse.com

TRASH • PORTABLE TOILETS • SEPTIC TANK PUMPING & MORE

Serviceof the week

Business Services

Find us on Facebook!

facebook.com/kernvalleysun

FREE ESTIMATES760-379-110124 Hour

Emergency Flood Service

PROFESSIONAL WORK GUARANTEED CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANINGPet Deodorizing • Teflon Carpet Protection

45 Years Experience

SERVING KERN VALLEY

Cleans Deeper, Dries Faster • Carpet Repairs & Re-Stretches • Area Rugs • RV’sCARPET CLEANING

Home Services

Your ad must be 3 inches or larger to be a Service of the Week.

Miscellaneous Services

Business Services DirectoryBusiness Services Directoryand your ad is placed on our website forand your ad is placed on our website for

FREE!FREE!

Home Services

Home Services

Plumbing - Electrical - Drywall, etc.

Office: 661-384-4767

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3 ways parents can become more involved in their kids’ educationsParents who want to take a more active role in their children’s educations can consider these three simple means to doing just that.

ByMetro Creative

The dawn of a new school year provides a host of opportunities for students and their families. Students begin a new school year with a clean slate, while their parents can look at the start of the school year as an opportunity to take active roles in their children’s educa-tion. Parents who pur-sue that opportunity can have a profound impact on their youngsters’ academic success.

According to an anal-ysis from the National Center for Family and Community Connec-tions with Schools, students perform better in the classroom and enroll in more ad-vanced classes when schools and parents work together. Parents who want to take a more active role in their children’s educations can consider these three simple means to doing just that.

1. Help children establish academic goals.

The National Educa-tion Association notes that the most signifi-cant type of parental

involvement is what moms and dads do at home. Before a new school year begins, parents can discuss ac-ademic goals with their children. Be as specific as possible when es-tablishing goals so kids have something defin-itive to work toward during the school year.

2. Foster a strong learning environment at home.

Numerous studies have highlighted the effects that strong home learning envi-ronments can have on students. A 2014 study published in the Jour-nal of Experimental Psychology found that something as simple as playing games with numbers with children can improve young students’ ability to understand and work with numbers. Con-tinuing to foster that same environment as students continue their educations is equally beneficial. Establish quiet hours after school so kids can concentrate on their homework free from distractions. When kids ask for help, offer it promptly. Such a response sends the

message to students that school is of the utmost importance.

3. Become more involved at school.

Of course, it’s not just what parents do at home that can have a profound impact on their children’s educa-tions. If possible, take an active role at school as well as at home. Get involved with parent-teacher organi-zations and/or offer to assist with extracurric-ular activities. Parents also can attend board of education meetings to

learn about the happen-ings in their children’s school district. Such meetings typically provide parents with an opportunity to comment publicly on any issues they feel are import-ant, providing a great channel for parents to communicate directly with decision-makers.

Parents can take vari-ous steps to be more ac-tive in their children’s educations, which can benefit students in myr-iad ways.

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