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Brennan Rides To Remember

From the September 19, 2008 Edition

Emily Brennan was a young girl when the Twin Towers in New York City were turned to dust in a single, horrifying morning in 2001. This year she graduated from Frazier Mountain High School and …

Lasting Beauty…Many Hands Make Light Work

From the September 19, 2008 Edition

Academy Cleanup and LOWPOA Adopts Parts of Frazier Mountain Park Road

By Pam Sturdevant

At 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6 you may have noticed a group of people wearing green vests cleaning up a …

Special Town Forum Is Called for Friday, Sept. 19

From the September 19, 2008 Edition

Frances Durocher and Edie Stafford, members of the Emergency Preparedness Committee for Pine Mountain Club POA, have arranged for a special Town Forum on Friday, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. in the Condor room of …

Curves Moves to Mt. Pinos Way

From the September 19, 2008 Edition

By Lark Shillig

Due to the many success stories of our local Curves members such as Marjorie Nowlin, Janice Keenberg, Suzie Graves, Alice Assaly and senior Vivian Vories (to name a few) our membership has …

Stacey Havener Voted New Chamber Head

From the September 12, 2008 Edition

Stacey Havener, co-owner of All Seasons Realty, has taken up the gavel for the Mountain Communities Chamber of Commerce. Havener follows Pam Low as president. Pete Carroll is Vice President, Pam Sturdevant is secretary, Sue …

Local Filmmakers Seek Your Help

From the September 12, 2008 Edition

Brothers Brandon and Jason Trost begin shooting their feature film, “The FP” this Saturday, Sept. 13. They need help from their hometown. They are seeking these kinds of participation:

  • Extras! Looking for all types, …

Job Market Down, Home Sales Up

From the September 12, 2008 Edition

Employers in the Bakersfield area expect to hire at a weak pace during the fourth quarter of 2008, according to the Manpower Employment Outlook Survey announced Tuesday, Sept. 9.

Meanwhile, Realtors report that Bakersfield’s median …

Hot Chili Cook-Off Contest Hosted by Chamber

From the September 12, 2008 Edition

The Mountain Communities Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, Sept. 27 at Tait Ranch. There will be entertainment, raffles and prizes—a fun event for all.

The entry fee is $20, and …

Make a Difference: Volunteer College Coaches Needed

From the September 12, 2008 Edition

By Ken Hurst, Chair ETUSD Board of Trustees

You can make a huge difference in someone’s life.

Frazier Mountain High School is looking for a cadre of volunteers to coach senior high school students through …