Community

Toys Drive Extended for Extra Week

From the December 12, 2008 Edition

Distribution of Toys for Tots has been postponed until December 22 because of a shortfall this year in collection of toys by the Marine Reserves, according to Anne Weber of the Mountain Communities Family Resource …

‘No to No-Burn’ Petition Triggers Action

From the December 12, 2008 Edition

By Katy Penland and Patric Hedlund

BAKERSFIELD (Thursday, Dec. 18, 2008 2:00 p.m.)—Four Mountain Community citizens were surprised today to see that their "No to No-Burn Day" petitions have had an immediate impact on …

Forest Christmas Tree Permits Go on Sale

From the December 12, 2008 Edition

The Los Padres National Forest is offering a special opportunity for individuals to cut their own Christmas tree. A limited number of one hundred personal-use Christmas tree cutting permits will go on sale for $10 …

Drivers Needed for Meals on Wheels

From the December 12, 2008 Edition

By Jeanette Tropia, Meals on Wheels Board Member

Meals on Wheels needs volunteer drivers to help us deliver meals to the needy and elderly in our community.

Delivery days are Monday, Wednesday and Friday, scheduled …

Board Raises Questions About Mountain Health Care Options

From the December 12, 2008 Edition

Reported by Sara Woerter, Mountain Enterprise Intern

Thorny questions about the best use of the Southwest Health Care District’s (SWHCD) $50,000 budget were hinted at during the board’s monthly meeting Monday, Dec. 8 at Frazier …

Big Silence Surrounds Paramedic Start Date

From the December 12, 2008 Edition

Proposal to Go to Supervisors Dec. 16

By Patric Hedlund

Calls to Kern County offices about plans for implementing Measure K, the Pine Mountain firefighter-paramedic program that won a 75 percent “yes” vote November …

Blood Drive For Gigi Day Amazes Houchins

From the December 12, 2008 Edition

Gigi Day is continuing to gain strength and to amaze the surgeons. The people of the Mountain Communities showed their own amazing stuff Saturday when they signed up and stepped forward to donate blood. Houchin …

Vial of Life Project Still Going Strong

From the December 12, 2008 Edition

Katie Bogash (l) and Elizabeth Lewis (r) are earning their Girl Scout Gold awards with the help of LaVonne Lewis (center) by helping 911 help you by distributing free Vials of Life throughout the mountain.

Holiday Puppet Show Being Created as Community Gift

From the December 12, 2008 Edition

By Mary Main

A Holiday Puppet Show for the Mountain Community is being created as a gift from the kids of the Frazier Park Boys & Girls Club. The Old Time Radio Theater is providing …