Community

Mead Named to Cemetery Board

From the June 03, 2011 Edition

Effective March 29 Chandra Sargent Mead of Lebec and Manuel Pantoja of Arvin were appointed to the South Kern Cemetery Board. Verner Stenderup resigned from the board on March 1, so there is now another …

Mel Weinstein is Work of HeArt Artist of the Month

From the June 03, 2011 Edition

Accomplished commercial photographer Mel Weinstein, of Pine Mountain, has published often in Architectural Digest. He enjoys,“the beauty of the mountains—especially when the poppies are blooming—and the quiet, majestic beauty of the mountains after a snowfall.”

State Board Fines County Architect

From the May 27, 2011 Edition

Warren Pechin Said to Have Practiced Five Years Without a License

A Kern County Department of Construction Services architect has been sanctioned by the California Architects Board (CAB) for practicing without a license.

Warren Earle …

Debate: The Facts on Lebec Water Rate Hike

From the May 27, 2011 Edition

Both sides of the issue are presented here. Michael Hightower, a residential customer, presents an argument for a "no" vote on the rate increase. Then read an explanation of why water rates need to be …

Board of Trade Changes

From the May 27, 2011 Edition

Friends and colleagues wished Rick Davis a farewell at a gentle roast and lunchtime barbecue when he retired this month after six years as Executive Director of the Kern County Board of Trade.

The Board …

Ridge Route Run Car Show Wins Fans

From the May 27, 2011 Edition

Frazier Park (3:15 p.m., Saturday, May 28, 2011)—The Ridge Route Run Car Show was big block party in Frazier Park, full of intriguing classic cars. Readers are invited to send their photos and stories to …

Memorial Day Ceremony Planned in Park May 30

From the May 27, 2011 Edition

By Patric Hedlund

Frazier Park VFW Post 9791 will be hosting a special Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 30 to honor those who have served their country.

Commander Dave Gilman said the event will …

AARP Enjoys BBQ for June

From the May 27, 2011 Edition

By Shirley Wilson

AARP’s Annual Barbecue for our chapter will be on Thursday, June 2 at 12 noon at the Frazier Mountain Park Community Center. AARP will provide the hot dogs, hamburgers and all condiments. …

Health Alert: Lebec Water District Issues Boil Water Order

From the May 27, 2011 Edition

UPDATE—LEBEC, CA (Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at 3:55 p.m.)—Karin Willson of the Lebec County Water District said she has just learned that it will be tomorrow morning before the lab results are returned. She said …