Community

Fitness, fun and friends

From the October 19, 2018 Edition

El Tejon teacher Jennifer Page and her dog Penny are out running every Saturday morning in Frazier Mountain Park at 8 a.m. They invite others to join them.

Page explains that her park run idea …

In the spirit of giving — Operation Christmas Child wants you

From the October 19, 2018 Edition

By Mary Attwell, Lebec

Our local churches are once again working together to gather gift-filled shoeboxes that will be sent to under-privileged children all over the world through Operation Christmas Child.

Last year we sent …

Out with the old, in with the new-to-you

From the October 19, 2018 Edition

Refresh your closet and your spirit at the winter Clothing Exchange

The annual winter Clothing Exchange is Sunday, Nov. 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. A beloved tradition up here, it is a …

Don’t feed the wildlife

From the October 19, 2018 Edition

The Pine Mountain Club POA now has a stiff fine for feeding wildlife. PMC’s Article 7, Rules Regarding Wildlife, was recently distributed in a bulletin to members from staff, saying: “The feeding of bears, mountain …

Connie Magee passes away unexpectedly

From the October 19, 2018 Edition

Connie Magee, beloved Mountain Community member and ETUSD secretary for 28 years, died Friday, Oct. 12 at Bakersfield Heart Hospital. She was 74.

She was undergoing a simple heart procedure, according to friend Terry …

Uncle Sam (okay…your hometown) needs you!

From the October 12, 2018 Edition

By Chandra Mead, Lebec

Are you looking for a unique way to serve? It just so happens that a parcel just east of Frazier Park, along Frazier Mountain Park Road, is being developed as a …

Brenda Gameros of Mountain Auto Body dies unexpectedly

From the October 12, 2018 Edition

By Gary Meyer, TME

Brenda Gameros, co-owner of Mountain Auto Body in Lebec, passed away Saturday, Sept. 29 at the family home in Piñon Pines.

A call went out to Kern County Fire Department’s Engine …