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Do you know jack-o’lantern?

Izzy, the ghost town cat, has kept a watchful eye out for paranomal activity at the Silver City Ghost Town in Bodfish since his mysterious arrival six years ago.

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J Paul Corlew Courier Special “Is this your cat Mister?” an excited young man asked me. “She gave us a tour (of Silver City Ghost Town). What's her name?” Surprised by the appearance of the handsome cat, I did not have time to answer when the boy continued, “You should name her Isabella.” I lifted the cat’s tail and turned to the young man and said, “I think it’s going to have to be Izzy. It’s a boy.” About that time, Izzy

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He sits so still in the gift shop that people often think he’s a statue. He’s a skilled hunter and catches and eats mice and other pests daily. He often walks right up to visiting dogs and stares them down. He has an air about him that dogs find intimidating and people find amusing. Years ago, Lake Isabella Paranormal Society had some ghost hunts at Silver City but lacked the gear to do a full-blown investigation. Enter paranormal investigator Carlos Masone of

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Simple tips keep Halloween fun Kern County Sheriff Courier Safety Halloween is a fun tradition, but often times the excitement of the evening can cause children and adults to forget about being safe. There is no real trick to making Halloween a treat for the whole family, but following safety tips and using common sense can help you make the most of your Halloween season. The major dangers are not from witches or goblins, but rather from falls and vehicle/pedestrian collisions. Another major concern is what your children are given and how to identify candy that has been tampered

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spotted a bowl on the picnic table in front of the Ghost Town. He jumped up and wolfed down coleslaw like it was steak. Surprised, I said, “Cats don’t eat coleslaw. He must be starving.” We got him some kibble and of course the mysterious cat was officially ours. Or is it we were his? He's never missed a meal since. Izzy turned out to be a perfect name for him as visitors often see him out front and ask, “Is he yours?” And I reply, “Yes, and that’s his name. How’d you know?”

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with. Parents: ■ Know the route your children will be taking if you aren’t going with them. ■ Make sure you set a time for them to be home. ■ Have your children eat a good dinner before going out. ■ Make sure your children are properly supervised while out. ■ Make sure they trick or treat in a group, if you are not with them.

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■ Children 12 years and younger should be accompanied by an adult. ■ Tell your children to never go inside of a stranger’s house. ■ Tell your children to stay out of the street while walking. ■ Choose a costume that is brightly colored and easy to see in the dark. ■ Carefully inspect all food and candy before letting your child eat it. (When in doubt, throw it out.) Trick or Treaters: ■ Carry a flashlight. ■ Cross the street at intersections, never run out from behind a parked car. ■ Stay in familiar neighborhoods. ■ Make sure your costume fits you well.

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Every October, carved pumpkins peer out from porches and doorsteps in the United States and other parts of the world.Gourd-like orange fruits inscribed with ghoulish faces and illuminated by candles are a sure sign of the Halloween season. The practice of decorating “jacko’lanterns” originated in Ireland, where large turnips and potatoes served as an early canvas. Irish immigrants brought the tradition to America, home of the pumpkin, and it became an integral part of Halloween festivities. The legend of “Stingy Jack,” for whom the jacko’lantern is named, originated from an Irish myth about a man nicknamed “Stingy Jack.” According to the story, Stingy Jack invited the Devil to have a drink with him. True to his name, Stingy Jack didn’t want to pay for his drink, so he convinced the Devil to turn himself into a coin that Jack could use to buy their drinks. Once the Devil did so, Jack decided to keep the money and put it into his pocket next to a silver cross, which prevented the Devil from changing back into his original form. Jack eventually freed the Devil, under the condition that he

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Plan for the week ahead using the Courier Calendar. Bodfish Bob’s recipes go from the fire to the frying pan. Kern River Scene page takes a look back at the Fall Festival.

Sunday, Nov. 2, at 2 a.m.: Remember to set your clocks back one hour Michael Batelaan Courier FYI

Falling backward is not always good unless you’re looking forward to getting that extra hour of sleep on Sunday morning. Daylight saving time ends this Sunday, Nov. 2 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 an 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.

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water data: Wednesday 6 p.m. Storage, Isabella Reservoir 46,039 acre-feet 2014 Reservoir peak 80,737 acre-feet Pool maximum 568,075 acre-feet Pool safety limit 360,000 acre-feet Upper Kern Inflow 94 cfs Lower Kern Outflow 299 cfs Borel Canal Outflow 0 cfs (stopped) 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. *(5-hr average Kernville)

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■ Kern Valley High football October 31 vs. Cal City away.

■ Silver City Ghost Town October 31 This week features Planet Paranormal from 8 to 10:30 p.m. at 3829 Lake Isabella Blvd in Bodfish. $12 per person, all ages. Payments are cash only at gate on the night of event or advance tickets by credit card. Questions or purchase advance tickets contact 760-379-5146. ■ Ladies of the Elks holiday Bazaar November 1 and 2 The Ladies of the Elks’ bazaar and bake

Regular activities Fridays

■ 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, Lake Isabella. 760-417-2272. ■ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Alzheimers Respite Group, Veterans Hall, Lake Isabella. 661-393-8871. ■ 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Mt.View Church, Lake Isabella. 760-378-3935. ■ 12 - 1 p.m., AA, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760379-4112. ■ 1 p.m., Happy Hookers crochet club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-6335. ■ 6 p.m. (2nd Fri.), Kernville Baptist Church game night. Next to Pizza Barn. 760-223-1036. ■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, AA 12x12 study, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella. ■ 7 - 8 p.m., AA, Kernville Chamber of Commerce, 11447 Kernville Rd.,760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701

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■ 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Farmer’s Market, Lakeshore Lodge, Wofford Heights. ■ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Kern River Hatchery Free. 14415 Sierra Way Kernville. 760-376-2846 ■ 3 p.m. (1st Sat.), Havilah Historical Society, Havilah Schoolhouse. 760-379-2636. ■ 5-7 p.m. Dinner. (2nd & 4th Sat. - Karaoke @ 7 p.m.) Eagles Lodge, open to public, Mt. Mesa. 760379-3394 ■ 7 - 10 p.m. (1st Sat.), Dam Dancers square dancing, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. ■ 9:30 a.m. (1st Sat.), Aglow Int’l, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Barbara,760-378-3672 or Geraldine, 559-359-8953. ■ 2 p.m., Discussion. 7:30 - 9 p.m., 6 p.m. Pot Luck, 7 p.m. Speaker (3rd Sat.), AA - KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-4179701 ■ 2 p.m. Alano Club, AA discussion, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Sat.) Alano Club, AA speaker, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella.

Sundays

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

Mondays

■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 2 - 3 p.m., Grief Support Group, Hoffmann Hospice 040-D Lake Isabella Blvd. 661-410-1010. ■ 12 - 1 p.m., AA, Senior Center,Lake Isabella. 760379-7318 or 760-379-7312. ■ 1 p.m. (3rd Mon.), Kern Valley Democratic Club, Lakeridge Mobile Home Pk. Clubhouse, Lake Isabella. ■ 1 p.m., Line dance classes, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-0043. ■ 3 p.m. (2nd Mon.-Board/4th Mon.-Member ship), Kernville Chamber. 760-376-2629. ■ 6 - 9 p.m., KRV Comm. Orchestra, Cerro Coso College, Lake Isabella. 760-376-4461. ■ 6:30 - 8 p.m., Boy Scout Troup 690, 1st Baptist Church, Lake Isabella. 760-812-7082. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Mon.), KRV Art Assoc., Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-2844. ■ 6 - 7 p.m., AA, Mtn. View Baptish Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312. ■ 7:30 - 9 p.m., AA, Grace Chapel, 12308 Mtn. Mesa Rd., Mtn. Mesa. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312.

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■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9 a.m., Yoga Practice Group, Kernville Methodist Church. 909-753-9043. ■ 10 a.m. (2nd Tue.), Kern Valley Garden Group. 760-379-1129. ■ 10 a.m. - noon Kern County Department of Public Health Immunization Clinic 7050 Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella. 877-818-4787 ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella. ■ 2 p.m. KRV Cemetery District. (2nd Tue. every other month). Public invited. 760-376-2189. ■ 6 p.m. (2nd Tue.), Lake Isabella-Bodfish Property Owners, Senior Center, Lake Isabella (760) 760-3795552. ■ 6:30 p.m., (2nd Tue.) Epilepsy Support Group,

sale takes place at the Elks’ Lodge in Wofford Heights on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 1 and 2. There will be lots of goodies, so bring your Christmas shopping list. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. both days. This is open to the public and features vendors from around the valley. Lunch is available at a reasonable price. ■ River clean up November 3 Come join Keepers of the Kern on Monday, Nov. 3 at 10 a.m. for an upper Kern River clean up event. Meet at the parking area across from Headquarters Campground above Riverkern.Come spend a morning on the beautiful Kern

Bakersfield. 760-376-1606 or 760-258-5272. ■ 7 p.m. (3rd Tue.), Fish & Game Habitat Club, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-376-3178 ■ 7 p.m., (4th Tue.), KRV Historical Society, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. ■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd., Wofford Hts. 760-379-4112 or 760-417-9701 ■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA - Weldon Methodist Church, 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. 760-379-4112

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■ 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. 760-3799921. ■ 9:30 a.m., TOPS weight loss group, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 661-867-2579. ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella. ■ Noon (2nd Wed.) KRV Chamber of Commerce meeting, Moose Lodge, Lake Isabella. 760-3795236. ■ 12 - 1:30 p.m., AA - Women’s Serenity Circle, Mtn. View Baptist Church, 2959 Erskine Creek Rd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312. ■ 12:30 p.m., Bridge Club, Eagles Lodge, Mt. Mesa. 760-376-3138. ■ 2:30 - 4 p.m., Grief Support Group, Optimal Hospice, 6504-E Lake Isabella Blvd. ■ 6 p.m. (1st Wed.), American Legion Riders VFW, 2811 Nugget, Lake Isabella. ■ 6 p.m. (3rd Wed.), American Legion, Senior Center Veterans Rm. Lake Isabella. 760-379-5086. ■ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Senior Dance, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. Live band. ■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, AA, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella. 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312. ■ 7 - 8:30 p.m., AA, KR Health Center, 67 Evans Rd. Wofford Hts., 760-379-7318 or 760-379-7312. ■ 7 p.m., Elks Lodge, Wofford Blvd., Wofford Hts. ■ 7 p.m., Al-Anon, Christ's Fellowship Church, Wofford Hts.. 760-417-0199 or 760-379-7312

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■ 6 a.m. - 1 p.m., M - F, Senior Nutrition, Senior Center, Lake Isabella. 760-379-5831. ■ 9 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. ■ 10 a.m., Mediyoga, Lake Isabella Senior Center. ■ 10:30a.m., Armour of God Narcotics Anonymous, College Community Services, 2731 Nuggett Ave., Lake Isabella. ■ 11:45 a.m. (4th Thu.), KRV Women’s Club meeting, Elks Lodge. ■ Noon, Exchange Club, Paradise Cove. ■ 5 - 7 p.m., TANF Cultural Night, French Gulch Campground. ■ 3:30 - 5 p.m. (4th Thu.), Kern River Valley Collaborative, Veterans Hall, Rm. 1., Lake Isabella. 760-379-2556, ext. 601. ■ 5 - 7 p.m., VFW Taco Thursday, open to public. 760-379-3877. ■ 4-6 p.m. (3rd Thu.), Republican Assembly of the Kern River Valley, 6075 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-378-3695 or 760-376-1462. ■ 6 p.m., Rotary Club, KRV Elks Lodge, Wofford Heights. 760-376-2844. ■ 6 p.m., Weight Watchers, Highland Chapel 5301 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. Weigh-in 5:30 p.m. ■ 7 p.m. Alano Club, NA book study, 4030 Perdue, Lake Isabella. ■ 7 p.m. (45h Thurs.) KRV Gun Assc. Jan - Oct. Kernville Chamber, KRVGAnews@gmail.com ■ 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 - 8:30 p.m., AA, Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760-379-4112.

Bingo Guide

■ Saturday, noon, South Fork Women’s Club, 6488 Fay Ranch Road., Weldon ■ Sunday, 11 a.m., Moose Lodge, 6732 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. ■ Wednesday, 1 p.m., Senior Center, 6405 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. ■ Thursday, Early Bird 12:15 p.m., Regular 1 p.m., St. Jude Catholic Church, 86 Nellie Dent Dr. at Hwy 155, Wofford Hts. This information is submitted to the Courier by the groups listed. Please call the phone numbers provided to check meeting times and location.

River, bring a friend and a neighbor. For more information or to RSVP, call 760376-2963, 360-324-8178 or email: keepersofthekern@gmail.com. ■ Election Day November 4 Don’t forget to exercise your rights and vote! ■ Prayer Breakfast November 6 The Salvation Army, Lake Isabella Service Extension Unit invites the community to join them in prayer for our community, the state and our nation at Nelda’s in Lake Isabella at 7 a.m. Please arrive early so as not interrupt prayer in progress. Breakfast is optional. For information call The Salvation Army at 760-379-4600. ■ Graffiti clean up November 6 Come join Keepers of the Kern on Thursday, Nov. 6 at 10 a.m. for some graffiti removal. Meeting at the parking area across from Headquarters Campground above Riverkern. Bring a friend and a neighbor. For more information or to RSVP, call 760-376-2963, 360-324-8178 or email keepersofthekern@gmail.com. ■ Free spay/neuter sign up November 6 Come to the Kernville Library, 48 Tobias St. Thursday from 3 to 5 p.m. to sign up for a free spay/neuter clinic for dogs or cats, limit 4 per household. Sponsored by First District Supervisor Mick Gleason, Kern County Library and Kern County Animal Services. For more information, email breyers@co.kern.ca.us or call 661868-7144. ■ South Fork honors Veterans November 7 A Veterans Day Program will take place at 9 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 7 at the South Fork Middle School, 5225 Kelso Valley Road, Weldon. Refreshments following. ■ Kern Valley High football November 7 vs. Bishop at home: Senior night. ■ Holiday boutique November 8 Don’t miss the annual holiday boutique at First Baptist Church Lake Isabella from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Gifts for all ages and occasions. Jams, jellies and baked goods. Lunch is available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. ■ Rummage sale November 8 On Saturday, November 8, the Ladies of the Elks will hold a rummage sale. The door on the street side of the building will open at 8:30 a.m. The sale is open to the public and ends at 1 p.m. For information contact Martha Evans at 760-238-0681. ■ Caring for the Caregiver November 8 Learn about caring for an Alzheimer's patient on Saturday, Nov. 8 at the First Baptist Church in Lake Isabella from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Continental breakfast. For more information, or to RSVP call Luz Polcik at 760-379-1722. ■ Chili cook-off November 8 The public is welcome to the Eagles Aerie and Auxiliary for a chili cook-off starting at 10 a.m. There will be a Miss Chili Pepper and Mr. Hot Sauce contest along with a shoot and holler contest and a dinner at 5 to 7 p.m. with karaoke after dinner. The Eagles are at 12251 Hwy 178, Mt. Mesa. Call 760-379-3394 for information. To include your event in our free Courier Calendar, send the information to us by email or on paper, either in person or by mail (our address is on page 2). Submissions must be received on 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. Listings are printed in chronological order by event date and space available. Submitted items deemed entirely or mostly business advertising will not be accepted.

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Me and my shadow

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With the all out barrage of political name calling, finger pointing, accusing each other of unaccountability and opponents Batelaan calling one anoher outright liars, no wonder voter appathy and turn-out is at an all-time low. So much talking, why we should even care? So much so that less than a estimated fifteen percent of us that vote will decide the out come of next week’s election. We are asked to vote as a Republican, as a Democrat, and Independent, but most of us might rather want to consider joining the “I don’t give a” party. Please, someone tell me, as a voter, what you, as a government representative, are going to do, rather than what your opponent is not going to do and your opponent says you did or didn’t do. As a elected public servant you work for us. What are you going to do for me? What are you going to do for us as a community? We are not hearing that. What’s in it for us? How does all this benefit us? After all the recommendations and endorsements we are being propositioned to vote for propositions just becuase they are good for us. With the quagmire

of TV cmmercials, phone messages and mailed literature what does one do? It's up to you, the voter, to make an educated decision. As part of that process, don't glaze over the ramifications of the choices of the past or paralysis of the progress. Take the time this weekend to give your choice some thought. Do your homework. Call the candidates, visit their websites, the ballot materials and think about what you will do during those critical few moments Tueday when you go to the polls with your ballot in your hand. You will have to live with those choices most likely the next for four years. And in the case of bond measures, the next thirty. Next week’s ballot contains serious issues about water, crime health and state indebtedness for your consideration. The Kern River Courier does not believe that it is our place to make recommendations or endorsements as to how to exercisie your vote and rarely will we do so. What we do endorse is that you vote. As I heard illustrated at a recent meeting here in the valley, when you vote, you have a sayso at the boardroom table of the largest corporation in the world. Do your part, vote on November 4, 2014. Michael Batelaan is publisher of the Kern River Courier. He can be reached at office@kernrivercourier.com

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Consolidated general election November 4 The Sample Ballot for the Consolidated General Election to be held Tuesday, Nov. 4 is available at the Kern County Elections website at co.kern.ca.us/elections/. Remember Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4 and the polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information call 661-868-3590.

Kelso Creek communities flood plan meeting In coordination with the District 1 Kern County Board of Supervisor Mick Gleason, National Weather Service, Kern County Water Agency, Kern County Sheriff’s Office, Kern County Department of Engineering, Surveying and Permit Services, and Kern County Fire Chief and the Kern County Office of Emergency Services director Brian Marshall would like to invite the residents of Kelso Creek and the surrounding areas of Weldon Valley Ranchos, Valley Estates and Powers Tract to a community meeting, Wednesday, Nov. 5, from 6 to 8 p.m. at South Fork Elementary School, 6401 Fay Ranch Road, Weldon. This meeting is to advise the local community and discuss the Kelso Creek Communities Flood and Warning Notification Plan for the potential or actual flooding due to weather events that may impact the community in the coming months. The National Weather Service will present their Weather Ready Program. This program seeks to build community resilience by demonstrating how residents can get real-time weather information and safety precautions. Should residents require assistance at the meeting such as Spanish interpreters or ASL interpretation, please call Emergency Services Manager, Georgianna Armstrong at 661-873-2604 or email garmstrong@co.kern.ca.us by Oct. 31. This draft document is pending final approval by the Kern County Emergency Council and can be reviewed at kerncountyfire.org/images/stories/Kelso_EOP.pdf.

hiking in the bright sun, I look around and either behind, beside or in front of me is my shadow. When I was livDepending on where the sun is, ing with my makes him tall or short, but when I Gramma and look he’s always there. He looks a lot Grandpa, in the like me but is dressed in black and winter, after the doesn’t talk. I’m used to having him sun went down around and I’m always glad to see there wasn’t a lot him. you could do. We I’ve noticed he likes the sun and played checkers, tried to play chess the stronger the sun, the darker and and read books. larger he is. But I also found that at One of the night he disapfun things pears. I don’t that my know where he Grandpa ...at night he disappears. goes, but the next would do day, when I go was using his - Middleworth outside there is fingers and my shadow. I call hand to make him Sam and feel shadows on a certain comfort the wall. He could make ghosts and to know that Sam is usually around elephants and creepy crawly creasomewhere. Not in the house, or if tures, all by shaping his fingers and he is in the house he’s almost ghostly letting the light and shadows fall and not a very strong presence. through. He had a whole menagerie With Halloween just around the of shadow creatures and would corner, Sam will be very busy. From show me how to do what he was a pumpkin he will throw his shadow doing. I was never quite as good, but that is scary and flickery and ghoulI could entertain myself by seeing ish. Regardless of how long he stays what kind of animals and creatures I out Trick or Treating, I know he’ll be could project on the wall. I can still home the next day ready to go anydo a few and have tried them on my where I go. I’ll bet that if you look great grandchildren but they didn’t around, you too will find a shadow get too excited about it. So I don’t do that belongs to you and who follows much of that anymore. you everywhere. So if you’re in My introduction to shadow picWofford Heights, don’t be surprised tures led me to think about and wonif you see me and my shadow, der about my shadow. They even strolling down the avenue. wrote a song about “Me and my shadow,” and it got me to thinking Wofford Heights resident Rod about that rascal that follows me Middleworth is a retired security manager for Pacific Bell. around. When I’m out walking or Rod Middleworth Courier Columnist

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You can help Your local all volunteer service unit would like to wish everyone a wonderful holiday season. This time of year we celebrate the brave Pilgrims who ventured across a wide ocean and suffered great loss of life to establish this great nation. Following Thanksgiving, we celebrate Christmas and the birth of Christ who brought life in abundance to the world. Many families will come together with big meals and presents during this season. However, there are families and individuals in our community that will not be able to celebrate this holiday season as others do. The higher cost of providing adequate food on their tables has become a challenge at best and an impossibility at worst. The Salvation Army is planning assistance in several areas with food and more and is in need now and in the future of dedicated volunteers. Services are available to all suffering an emergency situation. But without volunteers we are limited on what can be provided to the community. This holiday season the Salvation Army is asking if you can help our neighbors celebrate a better holiday season. There are many areas where you can help, from

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Mike Loop, age 74, lived in Wofford Heights for the past 15 years. He was born in Long Beach, CA to parents Cleo and Carolyn Loop where he lived until his retirement. Mike was employed by Raytheon for 35 years and received numerous awards for his creative ideas. He then moved to Wofford Heights with his wife, Helen, who predeceased him in 2004. Mike was a graduate of Poly High School in Long Beach, and Long Beach City College. He was a proud member of the NRA, and an avid coin and stamp collector. He loved to fish in the beautiful Kern River. He had no children, but is survived by his sister Cleo Heinlein of Lakewood, CA. Mike was uncle to Michele Long and her husband David Long, to Lorri Johncox of Lakewood, to Brad Busy of Placerville, CA and had many great- and great-great nieces and nephews. He was a caring, strong-(as in never giving up),-determined and generous man. He will be missed by all his family, neighbors and friends. A graveside service will be held at kern River Valley Cemetery on Saturday, Nov. 8 at 11 a.m.

Lloyd Eugene Huckelberry, aka "Country" March 31, 1927-October 24, 2014 In loving memory of Lloyd Eugene Huckelberry, aka “Country.” Born March 31, 1927 in Springfield, IL, Country passed away Friday Oct. 24, 2014 at Kern Valley Hospital, his wife Dee by his side, also his son Huck and stepson Kyle Steinberg. Country was well known by so many in the Valley for all of his volunteer work and special friends. To name just a few of his many accomplishments: He was elected Man of the Year, a member of the VFW, a Veteran of the U.S. Navy Underwater Demolitions, a long time owner of High Country Dozers and equipment in Mountain Mesa, he helped recruit veterans for the Honor Flight that he also went on and was a wondrous highlight of his life, he volunteered for numerous local activities and organizations by auctioneering, he helped establish the roping club at John McNally arena and he helped anyone any way he could. There is too much more to mention it all in one article. More than anything in his life he enjoyed his wife and family, who will miss him so very much. Country is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 36 years, Deanna “Dee” Huckelberry; his children, daughter Fawn and her son Jeremie and his children Brenden, Julianna-Kellen and Corey; son Huck Jr. and his sons Jason and Josh and their children Lacie, Harley, Hailey, Thomas, Hannah, Tristin and great grandchild Emery; daughter Amy and her children Jaimie, Lavios, Ashli and Tralee; son Johnny, his wife Joy and son Jacob; daughter Tami Jo and her children Dakota, Jonathan and Susan; daughter Missy and her children Justin, Tawny and Gary and grandchild Gavin; and “like daughters,” Lisa Lyons and Renee Figueroa. He is also survived by Dee’s children and Country’s by his love; Dee’s daughter Luane Steinberg-Cole and her children Gregory Cole, wife Sarah and their children Lila and Molly; Luan’s daughter Heather Van de Kerkhoff and husband Andy and their children Kohle and Aspen. Dee’s son Kyle Steinberg , his daughter Courtney and son Justin and their mom Jackie Steinberg. He will be so missed and loved forever by all his family and by so very many special friends. God bless the firemen, the EMTs, the staff and especially the doctor at Kern Valley Hospital ER, Dr. Martin, for their caring and compassion at such a difficult and heart breaking time. Services will be held Saturday, Nov. 1 at First Baptist Church in Lake Isabella at 10 a.m. with a pot luck fellowship to follow.

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■ First Baptist Church of Kernville 46 Valley View Drive, Kernville. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-376-6403 ■ Kernville United Methodist Church 251 Big Blue Rd., Kernville. Sunday’s 9:30 a.m. 760-376-2751 ■ Prince of Peace Lutheran Fellowship 44 Big Blue Road, Kernville. Sunday School 9 a.m., Service 10:30 a.m. 760-417-2014 ■ St. Peter’s Anglican Church 11876 Sierra Way, Kernville. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-376-6362 ■ St. Sherrian’s Episcopal Church At Kernville United Methodist Church. Sunday 11 a.m

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■ Faith Community Foursquare Church 20 W. Panorama, Wofford Hts. Sunday Service 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. 760-376-6719 ■ New Life Assembly of God 25 Arden Av., Wofford Hts. Sunday 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.760-376-6402 ■ St. Jude Catholic Church 86 Nellie Dent Dr., Wofford Heights. Sun, 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Sat. 4 p.m. 760-376-2416 ■ Calvary Chapel 125 Sycamore Drive, Wofford Hts. Sunday 10 a.m. and Wed. 6:30 p.m.760-376-8789 ■ Christ Fellowship 80 Evans Road, Wofford Hts. Sun. 10:30 a.m. Lake Isabella/Bodfish

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again, to a new life in Christ as His children. They are sons and daughters of God. And that means they are heirs, who share in the glory of the Son of God … all because of God’s mercy and grace, His bountiful generosity! That is why, as God’s people, we give generously of our time, talent and treasure to the work of the church. Through the working of the Holy Spirit, we are strengthened to emulate the generosity of our heavenly Father by being generous ourselves. We give to the work of the church because we have witnessed the generous giving of our Father in heaven. More than that, we are recipients of it. It is because we have received our Father’s gifts that we desire to give ourselves. We recognize God’s abundant providence as an answer to our prayer, “Give us this day our daily bread.” He gives us everything that we need for the care of both body and soul. His generosity knows no bounds. Therefore, we sit down at the beginning of the year, the beginning of the month, or the beginning of the week, and set aside a generous portion of God’s daily bread for His work in the church. Not because He has commanded us so to do. But rather because we, as His children by grace, want to emulate His generosity in our own lives. He is our Father; we are His children. And children want to be like their parents.

■ First Baptist Church of Lake Isabella 3701 Suhre, Lake Isabella. Sunday 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. School 9:45 a.m. 760-379-5615 ■ His Final Harvest 5101 #A Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:45 a.m. Wed. and Thurs. 5:30 p.m. 760-417-0793 ■ Landmark Missionary Baptist Church 2741 Mountain View Rd, Lake Isabella. Sunday 9:45 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. 760-379-5640 ■ Mt. View Southern Baptist Church 2959 Erskine Creek Rd, Lake Isabella. Sun. 9:00, 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. Services Sunday 11 a.m. 760-379-2343 ■ Kern Valley Bible Church 3920 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Sunday 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 10:30 a.m. 760-379-2120 ■ Lake Isabella Church of Christ 3711 Golden Spur, Lake Isabella. Services 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 3730 Wagon Wheel Dr., Lake Isabella. Sunday School 9:45 Services 10:45 a.m., and 5 p.m. Wednesday 6 p.m. 760-379-5819 ■ Salvation Army The local national affiliate Mon. 9 am - 1 pm. 6105 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. 760379-5100. ■ SGI - USA Buddhist Lotus Sutra based discussion and meetings Call 379-6162 for dates and times. Mountain Mesa ■ Church of Christ Mt. Mesa 6400 Dogwood Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 760-379-4792 ■ Church of Jesus Christ/Latter Day Saints 6400 Park Av., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 760-379-2904 ■ Grace Chapel 12312 Mt. Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. 760-379-4093 ■ Christian Assembly 12424 Mountain Mesa Rd., Mt. Mesa. Sunday 10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 760-379-6377 ■ Victory Tabernacle (United Pentecostal) 4324 Birch, Mt. Mesa. Sunday 2 and 3 p.m. 760-549-3186

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■ Kern Christian Church “The River” 14900 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 760-378-3780 ■ Faith Community South Campus 16475 Hwy 178, Southlake. Sunday evening 4 p.m., 760-379-6935 ■ Weldon United Methodist Church 20021 Hwy. 178, Weldon. Sunday 8:30 a.m. 760-378-2321 ■ Weldon Baptist Church 20674 Highway 178, Weldon. Sunday 10 a.m. & 4:30 p.m. 760-378-4964

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Halloween? It seemed more like Christmas to Taylor Goins, manager of the Reel Cinema in Wofford Heights. "I have a secret," he posted on social media, giddy with excitement. "Should I tell? Yes? No? No." Earlier this week the marquee at the local theater revealed the ending: "We are now a digital theater. Thank you!" "I've been holding in the secret since October 1st," Goins said. "It was torture." The Reel Cinema is an historic fixture in the Kern River Valley, entertaining residents since the 1950s. Even the prices are retro. A large popcorn is just $5, and tickets to first-run movies are only $8. But by the summer of 2014, first-run movies were getting more difficult to obtain as studios and distributors are no longer making or shipping film prints. Hollywood studios had issued an ultimatum to theater owners across the country, in essence saying, "Go digital or die!" The studios did not want to continue to pay thousands of dollars to produce

35mm prints of all the new movies and spend even more to ship them to theaters and multiplexes across the country. To stay in business, the Reel Cinema and other privately owned theaters across the country had to purchase a digital projector. The problem for the small, single-screen theater, ws the $40,000 price tag. For Goins, employed as manager of the Reel Cinema since 2013, the theater is more than a job. "I love what I do so much because small-town movie theaters have such nostalgic value," he said. "I am frequently told about how much the Reel Cinema reminds them of their hometown movie theater-I love hearing those stories. Reel Cinema makes the community happy, and I am honored to be a part of it." So Goins went to work, pleading with the community for help, putting in countless hours fundraising. And the community didn't let him down, contributing $15,000. Reel Cinema owner, Robert Bucksbaum, excited by the community's response, agreed that the business could

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Clockwise from top: Corn stock girls - The Lil’ Miss Corn Stalk and Lil’ Miss Kernel Pageant entertained the crowd at Frandy Park. Shyenne Taylor took first place as Lil’ Miss Corn Stalk and Bella Goffinet was crowned Lil’ Miss Kernel. Market to Market - Jake Rudnick from Onyx Farms weighs in with pomegranates in Circle Park. Festival faries - Kathy McDaniel, Ruthann Stearns-Smith and Sherri Forshee-Jones were everyone’s favorite fairy godmothers at Frandy Park. Stirring the pot - Cowboy stew being cooked up at the Whiskey Flat encampment. Amazing zombies - Brad Alexander, coordinator of the Haunted Maze, jumps into the photo at Frandy Park.

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Medicare Special Needs Plans Harry P. Thal Courier Columnist Many residents of the Kern River Valley that are on Medicare, either because they are age 65 or older, or are disabled have “special needs.” Thal Many locals are familiar with the Medicare Advantage HMO plans, but are you aware of a special part of these types of plans referred to as "Special Needs Plans" or SNP. The SNP's are available only is parts of Kern County by zip code. Most of the plans are available here in the valley and all of our local physicians participate in one or more of these plans. Special needs fall into several categories. Some plans are specific to what is known as a "dualeligible" or "Medi-Medi." These are people who are entitled to Medicare and also Medi-Cal. Some Medi-Cal recipients have most of their medical costs completely taken care of by the State (full benefit) while other's have a monthly 'share of cost' (partial dual). In 2015 there will be special plans for each of these groups providing enhanced benefits not seen in the typical HMO, including transportation benefits (free trips to and from doctors [even in Bakersfield or Ridgecrest]). These plans also

have dental, vision and hearing aid benefits, mostly at no or low cost. Speaking of cost, there is no additional monthly cost for these plans other than the $104.90 people are now paying (if any). There are also Special Needs Plans for certain medical conditions like coronary problems or diabetes. Many supplies and insulin is covered on this SNP with no copays. That $0! Most people know that Oct. 15 to Dec. 7 is the annual Medicare Advantage enrollment period. However, the SNP is truly special. Enrollment is open and available year round. Qualified people do not have to wait; they can enroll at any time and coverage is effective the first of the month following enrollment. Prescription drug coverage is included at no cost on most plans, with low copays. All three Kern Valley area pharmacies participate on all the plans. For those who do not qualify for the Special Needs Plans, the annual enrollment period begins this week. There are Medicare Advantage HMO plans that have $0 copays for doctor visits, specialists, and even $0 for hospitalization. Harry P. Thal, MA, is a licensed insurance broker in California (0621106) Thal is on the National Association of Health Underwriters Medicare Advisory Board. He may be reached at 760-376-2100, harrythal@aol.com or harrythal. com.

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ARIES (Mar. 21 to Apr. 19) A rejection of your attempt to be friendly leaves you with two choices: Try again, or give up. If you want to make another effort, go slowly. Let things develop without pressure. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) It could be a problem dealing with unfamiliar people who do things differently from what you're used to. But rely on that strong sense of purpose to get you through this difficult period. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) To avoid neglecting a personal matter because of a demanding new workplace schedule, start prioritizing immediately. Knowing how to apportion your time takes a little while to set up. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) It won’t be easy to avoid some of the pressures that come with change. Best advice: Take things a step at a time, and you’ll be less likely to trip up while things are in a chaotic state. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) A much-talked-about workplace change could be coming soon. Be sure to get all the details involved in the process, and once you have them, you can decide how you want to deal with it. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) You might still believe that your trust was betrayed, although the facts would appear to prove the opposite. But by the week’s end you should learn something that will help set the record straight.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Holiday plans could be a challenge because of shifting circumstances. But a more settled period starts by midweek, allowing you to firm up your plan-making once and for all. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) The facts continue to be on your side. So make use of them in dealing with any challenge to your stated position. Also, open your mind to the offer of help from an unlikely source. SAGITTARIUS (Nov.22 to Dec. 21) There could still be a communication problem holding up the resolution of a troublesome situation. Stay with it, and eventually your message will get through and be understood. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) A possible change in your workplace schedule might create a chaotic situation for a while. But once things begin to settle down, you might find that this could work to your advantage. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) A recent joblinked decision might need to be reassessed because of the possibility of finding benefits you might have overlooked. Check out all related data to help in the search. PISCES (Feb. 19 to Mar. 20) A personal situation you agreed to might not be as acceptable to the other person involved in the matter. Avoid pressuring and bullying. Instead, seek common ground by talking things through.

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Kern River Courier Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: THE JUNK JUNKIES (2014 - B5104). Street address of principal place of business: 2348 Driftwood Drive, Rosamond, CA 93560. Mailing address of business: 2348 Driftwood Drive, Rosamond, CA 93560. REGISTRANTS: William John Hastings, 2348 Driftwood Drive, Rosamond, CA 93560 and Cherrie Ann Hastings, 2348 Driftwood Drive, Rosamond, CA 93560. Date the business commenced: 09/18/2014. Business is being conducted a Married Couple. 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: Cherrie Hastings. This statement filed on 09/19/2014. Expires 09/19/2019. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: J. Bojorquez. Published by the Kern River Courier October 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2014. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: B & T ENTERPRISES (2014 - B5304). Street address of principal place of business: 2407 Rembach, Bodfish, CA 93205. Mailing address of business: P.O. Box 395, Lake Isabella, CA 93240. REGISTRANT: Tania Rosanna Hickey, 2407 Rembach, Bodfish, CA 93205. Date the business commenced: 00/00/0000. Business is being conducted an Individual. 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: Tania Rosanna Hickey. This statement filed on 10/01/2014. Expires 10/01/2019. Mary B. Bedard, CPA, AuditorController-County Clerk. By: J. Garcia. Published by the Kern River Courier October 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2014. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name(s) DBA #1: ARLIE'S CLUB (2014 B5632). Street address of principal place of business: 5430 Lake Isabella Boulevard, Lake

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chip in the remainder. After being forced to stay dark for a couple of weeks due to being unable to obtain a movie, Reel Cinema will open tonight, showing its first digital movie, "The Maze Runner." Also tonight, advance tickets go on sale for the theater's first premier movie, "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1." To Goins, the timing for obtaining the new projector is perfect. VIP seats in rows three through six are being offered so that movie-goers can have the perfect viewing experience with

the new crystal clear sound and picture, according to Goins. "2014 is, honestly, one of the worst years due to the lack of films this summer," he said. "We missed a lot of the big blockbusters. But with the digital projector, that will change. The Reel Cinema is not going anywhere." Movie fans can continue to expect more of the same. "I very much believe that with going digital, this will help persuade younger community members to see movies locally, rather than making the trip to Bakersfield-especially at night," Goins said.

Announcements, Continued from page 3 bell ringing to gathering food and supplies for distribution. Throughout the year cooks are needed to serve the homeless and in disaster shelter situations. Donations during this time of year help throughout next year to assist with propane, electric, water bill, prescription, medical and transportation emergencies. Food is a critical need now and in the foreseeable future. If you would like to help your community, contact The Salvation Army at 760-379-4600, or drop by the office at The Community Christian Service Center, 6105 Lake Isabella Blvd., Lake Isabella. Donations may be mailed to The Salvation Army, P.O. Box 2786, Lake Isabella, California, 93240.

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Izzy, Continued from page 1 Antelope Valley Haunts. Members of the local group contacted him and arranged for the investigation. Masone had appeared on “Ghost Adventures” and was (and is) a very well-respected paranormal investigator with all the latest ghost detection equipment. He is also a skeptic who had investigated many sites and never previously declared a location “haunted.” That night, Oct. 30, 2008, Halloween eve, six years ago, with Masone and crew at the helm, the first full-fledged paranormal investigation of the long asserted haunt was conducted. Izzy, who had arrived earlier that day, joined right in with Masone’s crew. He acted like he had been at the Ghost Town all his life. The paranormal investigators reported gathering strong evidence right off the bat. Izzy, they noted, seemed to be a living “trigger object” wherever he went. At one point, he jumped on the lap of a crew member. Masone took several photos of Izzy and bemused investigator. Upon closer examination later Masone realized he had captured one of the most compelling paranormal photos of his career, an apparition of a young girl inside the building looking out the window right at Izzy. It turned out to be one of the most famous and controversial paranormal photos ever taken onsite, perhaps anywhere. The group’s website has several pages including photos of the girl ghost and Izzy dedicated to the investigation at antelopevalleyhaunts.com/corlewssilvercityghost.htm. Izzy has been present at every paranormal investigation and guided tour since that night. I refer to Izzy as the “owner” and “tour guide” and tell visitors that he will show them around. They usually laugh and think I’m joking. They are amazed when Izzy, who has greeted vir-

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would not bother Jack for one year and that, should Jack die, he would not claim his soul. The next year, Jack again tricked the Devil into climbing into a tree to pick a piece of fruit. While he was up in the tree, Jack carved a sign of the cross into the tree’s bark so that the Devil could not come down until the Devil promised Jack not to bother him for 10 more years. Soon after, Jack died. As the legend goes, God would not allow such an unsavory figure into heaven. The Devil, upset by the trick Jack had played on him and keeping his word not to claim his soul, would not allow Jack into hell. He sent Jack off into the dark night with only a burn-

tually every visitor since he arrived, sits down in front of them at the gate, looks up into their eyes and meows quietly. He then tours from building to building patiently waiting for them at each display. Izzy had a cameo on Biography Channel’s “My Ghost Story.” He also appeared on Josh Helmuth’s, of KBAK’s (Bakersfield) show, “Josh on the Job” and a Los Angeles-based cable travel show called “Out and about with Roger Martin.” Since Izzy arrived, he has also been present for all Wild West shows, at every film shoot and even sat in his own chair unnoticed by other guests in the audience at a recent “shotgun wedding” held at Silver City. Izzy wears a bandana around his neck to show he’s been “scarfed up.” He has been called “the world’s greatest paranormal cat.” He is known as a bit of a wisecracker on Twitter, with his user name of @ghosttowncat. A recent tweet quipped “There are more evil humans than evil ghosts.” He also has a Facebook page with more than 300 followers from all over the world. Be sure to “like” him for a cat’s eye view of Silver City at facebook.com/izzytheghosttowncat. I have admit that I have to help him type, as he’s all paws. Izzy and I will be leading the final night tour and public paranormal investigation of 2014 on Halloween night at Silver City Ghost Town beginning at 8 p.m. The event will be headlined by Los Angelesbased, Planet Paranormal. “I love them,” Izzy allegedly said. “They always bring chicken nuggets!” Just this month the group appeared on the hit TV show, Ghost Adventurers. They will be investigating the site and signing copies of their new book “The Ghosts of the Queen Mary.” J Paul Corlew, is the owner of Silver City Ghost Town at 3829 Lake Isabella Blvd., in Bodfish.

ing coal to light his way. Jack put the coal into a carved-out turnip and has been roaming the Earth with it ever since. The Irish began to refer to this ghostly figure as “Jack of the Lantern,” and then, simply “Jack-O’Lantern.” In Ireland and Scotland, people began to make their own versions of Jack’s lanterns by carving scary faces into turnips or potatoes and placing them into windows or near doors to frighten away Stingy Jack and other wandering evil spirits. In England, large beets are used. Immigrants from these countries brought the jack o’ lantern tradition with them when they came to the United States. They soon found that pumpkins, a fruit native to America, make perfect jack-o’-lanterns.