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Inspiration, Leadership Mark 2007 Contest for Fiesta Days Queen

From the July 27, 2007 Edition

Tammie Goddard, chair of Mountain Memories’ Fiesta Days Queen committee presented an inspiring hometown introduction to this year’s candidates for the honor.

Emily Brennan, 16 of Cuddy Valley is a horsewoman and Girl Scout who …

Second West Nile Death Hits Kern County

From the July 27, 2007 Edition

An 85-year-old Shafter man died from complications of a West Nile virus infection July 24. This marks the second reported death from the mosquito-borne virus in Kern County this month. A 96-year-old Bakersfield woman was …

Hard Water Questions On Tap for Forum

From the July 27, 2007 Edition

If you use water, you will want to be at a Mountain Communities Town Council Forum on Thursday, August 16 to learn more about what is known about water supplies in our region.

Pinon Pines …

Back to School Clothes Giveaway Begins

From the July 27, 2007 Edition

By Larry Marasa, Brownie Troop leader

Girl Scout Brownie Troop 329 is collecting clothes for children and teens for the Back to School Clothing Drive which is sponsored by the Mountain Communities Family Resource Center.

Growing Dreams

From the July 27, 2007 Edition

China Beckons, But the True Destination Lies Far Beyond

By Patric Hedlund

"Kung Fu means ‘to work hard and long,’" Tom Farrar said from his hospital bed at Cedars Sinai Hospital Saturday, June 23.

Students …

Fiesta Days Raffle Prizes

From the July 27, 2007 Edition

By Tammie Goddard

The Fiesta Days annual raffle is filled to the brim with great prizes. Tickets are $1.00 each or six for $5.00 and may be purchased at Mountain Top Video or at Ace …

Fire Threatens Homes In Digier Canyon

From the July 27, 2007 Edition

A brush fire broke out Saturday, July 21 at approximately 11:00 a.m., near Interstate 5 and Digier Canyon, north of Los Padres Estates and Fort Tejon in Lebec.

Approximately 150 acres had burned by 3:00 …

The Mountain Shakespeare Festival

From the July 27, 2007 Edition

‘As You Like It’ Plays to Sold Out Crowds

Ok…Can we talk lowbrow here for a moment? I mean, you just gotta luv these guys who take Shakespeare and turn ‘im into a riotous and …