The Lone Pine Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for it's two major events of the year. The nurse will be available to do blood pressure screening, immunizations, confidential HIV testing, TB testing, pregnancy testing, health education, and answer questions about health department programs that may be of interest to the public. The program is two sessions of four hours each, and successful completion qualifies senior students, age fifty and older, for as much as a ten per cent deduction in automobile insurance premiums. The cost for materials and processing the course is ten dollars, and the course hours are from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on both Thursday and Friday. Contact instructor Don Owen at 387-2322 to arrange for enrollment in the program.
Class size is strictly limited to thirty students, so early signing up is important.
With leader Dana York, Death Valley National Park botanist, you will have an opportunity to enjoy the unique plants of the dunes and the surrounding sand flats. Dana will also discuss the park's plans to move developed areas away from sensitive dune habitats. The group will also visit the west side of the Last Chance Range to see some rare plants. Bring water, food, good walking shoes and appropriate clothing. Trips leave on time, so arrive early.