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Update on Meals on Wheels’ future

From the December 6, 2019 Edition

We reported two weeks ago that the long-serving board of Meals on Wheels and some of its longest-serving volunteers need to retire. They wrote a letter saying they would close the program on November 29.

Child injured in Lockwood Valley fire accident

From the December 6, 2019 Edition

By Patric Hedlund, TME

An accident around a campfire at a property in the 17000 block of Lockwood Valley Road sent an 11 year-old child to the hospital by helicopter Wednesday, Nov. 20.

Three children, …

Ready for snow visitors?

From the November 29, 2019 Edition

By Marcy Axness, TME

When asked that looming question Tuesday about our readiness for snow visitors, Officer Rich Anthes of the California Highway Patrol said, “I’m optimistic, and I hope I’m right.”

Many coordinating agencies …

Mountain Girls make a difference

From the November 22, 2019 Edition

The Mountain Girls Club collected 200 items to contribute to the Family Resource Center’s year-round food pantry. They set up at the Pine Mountain Club Post Office November 6.

Sharing is a highlight of the …

Local Heroes’ Memorial Vandalized for Veterans Day

From the November 22, 2019 Edition

By Gary Meyer, TME

Gil Valenzuela, VFW Post 9791 Commander, spent Saturday afternoon, Nov. 9, replacing all seven of the old wind-torn flags at the Cody Prosser Memorial in Frazier Mountain Park. He put up …

Family Resource Center: Preparing for the Future

From the November 15, 2019 Edition

By Anne Burnaugh, MCFRC Board

What? Plan ahead for the future? Yes! That’s exactly what the nonprofit board of the Mountain Communities Family Resource Center (MCFRC) accomplished November 7 at the Frazier Park Library.

Keep kids safe on the internet

From the November 15, 2019 Edition

We’ve trained the kids—now it’s your turn, parents!

By Corey Hansen, El Tejon School principal

Parents, do you know:

•What specific steps are taken by online predators to lure vulnerable young people?

•What may be …

Smiles, info, snacks welcome new PMCPOA members

From the November 8, 2019 Edition

About 35 new homeowners to Pine Mountain Club were welcomed November 3 for an orientation about the property owners association, followed by cheerful chats with PMC’s many clubs and committees.

The White Sage Lace …

The disappearance of Wilna Ross — Part 2

From the November 1, 2019 Edition

By Gary Meyer, TME

Last week, we introduced the cold case of missing person Wilna Ross who was last seen wearing a forestry uniform. The date was June 14, 1994. The places were Frazier Park …