PMC election–the wonk report
From the June 22, 2018 Edition
By Patric Hedlund, TME
If you are feeling wonkish—or if you just want to be sure your vote will count next time—read on. Here are the rest of the vital numbers behind the Pine Mountain …
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Young Inventor Wins Prize
From the June 15, 2018 Edition
By Patric Hedlund, TME
Matthew Lopez won a Blu-ray video player at Tammie Goddard’s Mountain Top Video early this month.
Matthew, in fourth grade, is 10 years old. He lives in Lebec. Two years …
It’s back! Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage: free retreat offered to veterans at Sequoia National Park
From the June 15, 2018 Edition
By Mark Landon, Nature Corps
Veterans and their spouses are invited to attend a free marriage enrichment retreat in Sequoia National Park July 20-22. Couples from throughout California will be gathering to help preserve …
Feel depressed? Suicidal? Hotline to hope is open 24 hours/7 days a week
From the June 15, 2018 Edition
By Patric Hedlund, TME
John Draper, director of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (also referred to as the Suicide Hotline), wants to spread “a contagion of hope” in the wake of tragic suicides reported this …
McCASA drug take-back kiosk still at FP substation
From the June 1, 2018 Edition
You can safely dispose of prescription and over-the-counter drugs at the drop box kiosk inside the Frazier Park Sheriff’s substation on Monterey Trail Monday to Friday, 8-11 a.m. and 12-5 p.m.
Also get approved red …
Reminder — AARP’s Annual BBQ is June 7
From the June 1, 2018 Edition
By Phyllis Browning, AARP President
Our annual barbecue is Thursday, June 7 at Frazier Mountain Park. Come at 11:45 a.m. to be all ready to join in the fun by noon. AARP provides the hot …
May was a dangerous and deadly month on I-5
From the June 1, 2018 Edition
By Gary Meyer, TME
It was a month of mayhem on Interstate 5 as the hits seemed to just keep coming for commuters.
Two deaths involving passenger vehicles, several big-rig collisions and many hours …
AARP lunch BBQ is June 7
From the May 25, 2018 Edition
By Phyllis Browning, AARP
On Thursday, June 7 we will be having a BBQ, hoping our members will be joining us, and bring a guest along with your side dish for the potluck. AARP will …
The Rings of Fire—or, what is ‘fineable’ and what may merely keep us from losing our homes
From the May 25, 2018 Edition
Here is a good overview — in text and images — of the rules the firefighters use when checking properties after the June 1 deadline for lot clearance compliance.
Required Clearance Guidelines
100’ total clearance …
Lilac Festival was nearly perfect
From the May 25, 2018 Edition
The day was beautiful in every way. The weather was gorgeous. There were no flying insect invasions. The parade was wonderful. People were happy. The vendors made tons of money. There was just one disappointment.
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