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Bakersfield Californian Ends Distribution to Mountain

From the April 03, 2009 Edition

By Gary Meyer

The Bakersfield Californian announced March 24 that it will end distribution in the Mountain Communities, due to “rising costs for delivery and the current economic conditions.”

Michael Boody, Circulation Director, said the …

Shiny Medals, Bright Memories for AYSO Mountain Crew

From the April 03, 2009 Edition

By Catherine Hallmark

The U-10 Mountain Crew girls captured second place in the AYSO Spring Select soccer division March 22. They prevailed over eight out of the division’s other nine teams, making a strong showing …

UPDATE: Over 45 Jobs Being Offered Wednesday, April 8

From the April 03, 2009 Edition

Exact Staff Services will be hiring about 45 temporary workers for work in Lebec at a job fair on Wednesday, April 8. The salary range is up to $8.50 an hour, depending on shift. Famous …

Lost Mother and Daughter Found Safe on Mt. Pinos

From the April 03, 2009 Edition

FRAZIER PARK, Calif. (Sunday, Apr. 6 at 11:59 p.m. Updated Monday, Apr. 7 at 8:30 a.m.)—A Bakersfield mother and her 11-year-old daughter were found safe after being lost on Mt. Pinos for 12 hours on …

A Good Day for Dogs, Cats and the SPCA

From the April 03, 2009 Edition

By Tom Haugen

Saturday, March 21 was a good day for dogs, cats and those who rescue them here. The volunteers of the new Mountain Communities Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MCSPCA) …

Donations Help Keep Flags Flying at Prosser Memorial

From the April 03, 2009 Edition

By Simba Wiley Roberts, VFW Public Relations

On March 7 Terrence Alexis, National Cement’s Administrative Manager, paid a visit to our local VFW Post 9791 in Frazier Park.

He said his mission was to thank …

Alleged Bank Robber Used Frazier Park As Hide-Out

From the April 03, 2009 Edition

A CalNeva Cable employee was surprised to see what he described as “an FBI raid” being deployed at a house on San Carlos Trail in Frazier Park early Thursday, March 26.

Sgt. Mark Brown of …

Learning to Love a Little Better

From the April 03, 2009 Edition

Community Steps up for Memorial Service for Baby Steven

By Patric Hedlund

Members of the community gathered on Saturday, March 28 in Cuddy Hall to honor the brief life of Steven Otto Schimmel. “He was …

‘No Straight Rows’ Garden Group Plants Cuddy Valley

From the April 03, 2009 Edition

By Michelle Maga

Joel Peterson’s fenced field in Cuddy Valley hosts the “No Straight Rows” garden group, people wanting to learn more about gardening while sharing the work and the bounty. There are roughly eight …