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Three Scams to Avoid in Tough Times

From the April 17, 2009 Edition

Many people have lost their jobs in the last few months as the economy has soured. Scam artists are still fully employed, however, in good times and bad. In fact, the California Society of CPAs …

Is This Our Hometown?

From the April 17, 2009 Edition

Vandals Said to Cost Water District Thousands

By Gary Meyer

Graffiti vandals have been spray-painting on Frazier Park Public Utility District (FPPUD) property, causing the district to have to allocate thousands of dollars to refinish …

Double-Cross Nabs Bank Robbery Duo

From the April 17, 2009 Edition

By Patric Hedlund

Lack of honor among thieves may be a hazard of the profession and a cliché of TV dramas, but two men with local ties appeared to be straight from central casting as …

Wildfire Erupts in Lockwood Valley

From the April 17, 2009 Edition

FIRE UPDATE (5:35 p.m.)—Mt. Pinos District Forest Ranger Tom Kuekes reports that the fire’s spread has been stopped and the fire is 50% contained within a burn area of 20 acres. "Crews are making good …

So Many Eggs, So Little Time

From the April 17, 2009 Edition

By Gary Meyer

The major action was in the “zero to four-year-old” section, though I couldn’t find a single zero-year-old on the course.

The Eighth Annual Easter Egg Hunt & Potluck BBQ to benefit the …

Youth Killed in Plunge Down San Emigdio Mountain

From the April 17, 2009 Edition

FRAZIER PARK, CALIFORNIA (April 22, 2009, 3:30 p.m.)–This letter was received at The Mountain Enterprise from Frazier Mountain High School Coaching staff on April 21:

We lost a fine and talented young man last night …

Gold Parties Offer Laughter… And Cash

From the April 17, 2009 Edition

Sue Alberti and Jan Veith held a Gold Party at Sue’s Tavern in mid-March. “Get cash for your unwanted gold jewelry and other pieces,” they offer, with lots of good humor.

Call (661) 472-4211 to …

Frazier Park Substation Sheriff’s Log: March 23-31, 2009

From the April 17, 2009 Edition

This list of law enforcement activity has been released by the Kern County Sheriff’s Frazier Park substation. The names included here are from the public arrest records only. This does not indicate that the Kern …