Community

Beyond ‘being prepared’

From the March 17, 2017 Edition

By Elizabeth Gilbert, Pine Mountain community

My family thought we were prepared for an emergency, but last month we found out what can actually happen, and how fast it may escalate.

Here is the lowdown …

International Women’s Day Celebration on the Mountain

From the March 17, 2017 Edition

Great turnout for International Women’s Day Demonstration, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Pine Mountain Club! (l-r) Graham Heneghan, Bev Boyles, John Danko, Diane McBain, Viki Radden, Susan Maples, Robin Beard, Emelia Pinto, Victoria Hungerford-Hurst …

Scam Alert: Fraud Calls

From the March 10, 2017 Edition

•Kidnapped!

Dennis Penna of Lebec was called by a “person in distress” without caller ID.  A male voice asked if he wanted his brother back. Penna’s only brother is deceased. Penna went to the Kern County …

FPPUD Water System Update

From the March 10, 2017 Edition

By Jonnie Allison, FPPUD

Repairs on the 8” transmission line across Cuddy Creek are still not complete. It was damaged in the February 17 storm flooding.

We’re trying to find a good welder. We …

Become a PMCPOA Candidate

From the March 10, 2017 Edition

Three seats are opening for the nine-member PMCPOA board of directors.

To become a candidate, contact Karin Shulman to ask for the document packet [661.242.3788 or ].

The POA will mail or email the packet …

Assessment Hike Change

From the March 10, 2017 Edition

*After we went to press on Wednesday, March 1, Board Chair William Gurtner announced to a budget working group that the proposed $87 assessment increase has been dropped to a $46 increase. The proposed assessment …

It is confirmed: New pharmacy to open in Frazier Park

From the March 10, 2017 Edition

By Patric Hedlund, TME

Ty Stout of the El Tejon Pharmacy based in Bakersfield confirmed Wednesday night that he is planning to reopen the pharmacy in Frazier Park.

“I will be up there tomorrow at …

Lake of the Woods water rates go to $75 monthly

From the March 10, 2017 Edition

By Patric Hedlund, TME

On February 1 Lake of the Woods Mutual Water Company raised customers’ rates to a $75 per month flat rate, from $150 per quarter. Customers’ homes are not yet metered.

Chickens, goats and pigs are not welcome here anymore

From the March 3, 2017 Edition

Chickens, pygmy goats and pot bellied pigs are not permitted on any residential lot within Pine Mountain Club, according to a reminder circulated by the Pine Mountain Club Property Owners Association this week. The email …

Ask The Enterprise

From the March 3, 2017 Edition

Our readers have been asking great questions, so we will start an occasional column in these pages to get you the answers. Short, sweet, and to the point. Send your questions to Questions@MountainEnterprise.com.

Jill Neptune …