Frazier Park, Lebec, Gorman, Lake of the Woods, Lockwood Valley, Cuddy Valley, Pinon Pines, Pine Mountain, Neenach, Grapevine
Frazier Park, Lebec, Gorman, Lake of the Woods, Lockwood Valley, Cuddy Valley, Pinon Pines, Pine Mountain, Neenach, Grapevine

 
Sep 07, 2008
 
Email Address
Password

 
Login for full coverage.
Subscribe Now
Current Edition
 
 
Community FYI
Local Information
Local Resources
Local Answers

Kern Regional Transit Bus Schedules

The Mountain Ride Carpool Co-op

Kern County Blueprint Program (Kern COG)

View all
 
Local Advertisers
 
 
About Us | Contact Us


Child Molestation Charges Against High School Teacher Dropped

Parents Organize to Trace Complaints Marking Short Career

By Patric Hedlund and Gary Meyer

Charges of criminal sexual conduct with a minor in New Mexico have been dropped against newly-hired Frazier Mountain High School teacher David Allan Deshler, 44.

Prosecutor Barbara Romo withdrew the charges on Thursday, Aug. 28, after The Mountain Enterprise had gone to press last week with a report about the indictment. In a contradictory event, Deshler’s California teaching credential was again suspended...  [more]

Child Molestation Charges Against High School Teacher Dropped 
 

Join the Cuddy Valley 9/11 Memorial Ride

Founder Invites Others to Join in Honoring Victims

“We are 3,000 miles across the country but it is important that the whole country remembers what happened in New York on September 11, 2001— we feel their pain and respect it and want everybody to remember,” Emily Brennan of Cuddy Valley said.

She was explaining why she has mounted up to carry an American flag on a slow gallop through Cuddy Valley on every 9/11 since 2001. Sometimes...  [more]

Join the Cuddy Valley 9/11 Memorial Ride 
 

Parents Can Help Athletes Avoid Water Intoxication

Last week the office of the Kern County Coroner released the results of their inquiry into the death of Patrick Allen, 17. The Bakersfield Christian High School student died on August 16 after attending football practice in 104 degree heat two days earlier. Allen had cramps after practice and drank water to hydrate. He did not fall ill from heat stroke, but from “water intoxication,” or hyponatremia.

The Mountain Enterprise inquired how the Frazier...  [more]

Featured Stories Sections

Old-Fashioned 'Cruise Night' Begins on Hill  

By Chuck Noble

Until now, other than Run to the Pines there has been little to offer car buffs in the Mountain Communities. In looking for some additional places to show off my classic car, I found a lot of interest...


Elvis Sighting in Shangri La  

Buddy Holly and 'The King' come to paradise

Q: How can a community picnic in the mountains feel like a day at the beach? A: When over 800 people spread their blankets and beach chairs across the...


I-5 Death and Crashes End Labor Day Weekend  

By Gary Meyer and Patric Hedlund

“I could see his eyes in slow motion as he flew into my windshield,” Pine Mountain’s Nuala Ivic said at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 1, just minutes after motorcyclist Stephan Brannon, 53 of Santa Maria...


Treasure Chest Of Info Offered At College Night  

By Christine Goedhart-Humphrey

The ninth annual Kern County College Night will open its doors to 6,000 high school students, parents and community college transfer students from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8 at the Rabobank Convention Center, 1001 Truxtun Ave....


Booster Club Calls for Help  

By Jarudd Prosser

The Booster Club is in need of help on game days.

In the past, parents whose sons are on the JV team have worked in the snack bar during the Varsity game and parents of Varsity team members have...


Wild Rumors Fly About Tejon Ranch Company's Investors  

By Patric Hedlund

Michael H. Winer, Portfolio Manager for Third Avenue Real Estate Value Fund, said in an interview Wednesday, Sept. 3 that the 4.8 million shares of Tejon Ranch Company stock owned by his company have not been sold, contrary...


 

Community
 EMT, Paramedic Oversight Bill in State Senate   
 New Book To Debut at Museum Day Honoring Authors   
 Update: Full Slate Of ETUSD School Board Candidates   
 Girl Scouts Hold 'Chocolate Recruitment'   
 Preparations for Jousting Tournament Underway   
 For the Record: Firefighter Named in Deshler Story   
 New Season Starts for Mountain Squares   
 Frazier Park Man's Death Called Accidental   
 Jane Nichols: Beautifier   

Calendar and Announcements
 Upcoming & Ongoing   
 Weekly Events   
 Bi-Weekly Events   
 Monthly Events   

Community Input
 Lasting Beauty   
 Girl Scout Food Drive Starts   
 Wilderness Needs Our Care   

Columns
 The Mountain Ride: Carpools Needed September 5, 2008   
 High Country Gardener: Changing Soil pH   

Church Pages
 Morning, Evening Meditations Mondays at Jizo Peace Center   
 Catholic Education Classes To Begin   

Sports
 Tennis Club News From Pine Mountain   
 Benefit Tournament Set for High School Golf Team   
 
Obituaries
View Obituaries