‘Childhood’ Tells Tale of the Past and the Future
“Have you seen my childhood? ...It’s been my fate to compensate for the childhood I’ve never known...” —Michael Jackson
It was 14 years ago when a wide-eyed Michael Jackson gazed upward into a camera mounted above him on a tall crane, surrounded by the lush forest of El Camino Pines Lutheran Church Camp in the Los Padres National Forest just beyond Cuddy Valley, near the Mil Potrero 'Y'.[more]
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The Best 4th of July on the Mountain
Do you like things that go bang? The mountain’s only fireworks on the 4th of July are Fort Tejon State Historical Park’s Civil War cannon salutes to Independence Day. Costumed pioneers and soldiers reenact what life was like in an 1856- era frontier party. You and your family are invited to join in the fun from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. [Located in Lebec: go north on I-5,... [more]
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By Patric Hedlund
It appears construction on the 9,972 square foot Frazier Park Branch Library may finally begin this year, as promised.
The Kern County Board of Supervisors were told on Tuesday, June 23 that the county administrators office (CAO) wishes to begin advertising for contractors. Bidding will begin on August 12, according to Charlotte Taylor of Supervisor Ray Watson’s office. The structure will include an audio/visual library, a children’s library and a public meeting room with... [more]
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By Kat Fair, Mountain Shakespeare Festival
If you’re looking for a delightful and cool evening under the stars, be the first to see the opening show of our “Every Weekend in July” summer season. On Friday, July 3, the Mountain Shakespeare Festival will host a champagne opening for Shakespeare’s rollicking comedy, “Twelfth Night.” Festivities will begin at 7:30 p.m., with an 8 p.m. curtain.
Kim Bucio, former owner of the renowned Sage and Cinnamon restaurant, will cater... [more]
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A heads-up if you plan a trip to Bakersfield or parts north during the next five weeks: the on-ramp from Frazier Mountain Park Road to northbound Interstate 5 will be closed for construction. Caltrans suggests motorists take the southbound I-5 Frazier Mountain Park on-ramp, exit at Gorman Road, then re-enter the freeway at the northbound I-5 on-ramp in Gorman. You may also wish to travel north on Lebec Road to enter at the Fort Tejon... [more]
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Send Mountain Community events to Calendar@MountainEnterprise.com or call 245-3794.
Now through July 20
- Fiesta Days Photo Contest entry forms available at Tanicures, 3620 Mt. Pinos Way. fiestadays@live.com or (661) 431-8620. Fiesta Days is July 31 to August 2.
- Summer British Soccer Camp Registration for camp July 20-24. Age 3-18, $63-103. www.challengersports.com or challmark@brierley.com, 248-6770.
Every Wednesday through August 5
- Story and Craft Hour 11 a.m. Kern County... [more]
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Tejon Mountain Village Special Report and Commentary
Download the complete report (Parts 1 and 2) as a PDF file.
By Patric Hedlund with Katy Penland
Originally printed in the April 10 and 17, 2009 editions
Part 1
On March 6 an 18-pound box was delivered by Federal Express to The Mountain Enterprise from the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). It wasn’t a lead meteorite from outer space or an orphaned bear cub, but... [more]
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