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Mountain Shakespeare, Spaghetti and Poker Promise Fun

From the June 01, 2007 Edition

By Peter Kjenaas, Festival Artistic Director

Two entertaining fundraisers this month for the Mountain Shakespeare Festival promise to be as much fun as the shows, said Managing Director Kat Fair this week.

There will be …

Prizes Galore for Mountain Institute Students

From the June 01, 2007 Edition

By Ryan Steel

The students of the Mountain Institute for Kung Fu and Tai Chi, most between the ages of 12 and 17, have been invited to go to China this summer—the chance of a …

Two Arrested on Marijuana Charges

From the June 01, 2007 Edition

Stacey Stitt, 23 and Linda Stitt, 52 were arrested and booked into Kern County jail for sales of marijuana, possession of marijuana and conspiracy to sell marijuana on Friday May 25. They were released on …

Sightings: Bear Hits Pine Mountain General Store

From the June 01, 2007 Edition

Bear Hits Pine Mountain General Store

By Gary Meyer

Kim Wickers arrived to work on Mother’s Day, May 13 at Pine Mountain General Store to find that a window in a side door had been …

Thanks from Los Padres Bear Aware

From the June 01, 2007 Edition

Dear Readers:

We would like to thank everyone in the mountain communities for the enthusiastic and overwhelming response to Los Padres Bear Aware.

For the last three weekends at the Jousting Tournament, Naturefest and the …

Pinon Pines Annual Meeting is June 9

From the June 01, 2007 Edition

The Kern County Fire Department will be available to answer concerns at the Pinon Pines Annual Homeowner Meeting coming up Saturday, June 9 at 9:30 a.m.

Lilac Fest Delights All

From the May 25, 2007 Edition

"A blind survey of about 20 vendors said that this was the busiest and best Lilac Festival ever," coordinator Mark Bailey reported, "The words ‘a really cool vibe’ were mentioned a lot through the weekend."

Future Farmers Celebrate Year of Achievements

From the May 25, 2007 Edition

At the annual Future Farmers of America banquet May 16 at Frazier Mountain High School, there were laughter, tears and many commendations for achievements in the 2006-2007 school year:

Star Greenhand Award – Shelby Thomas …

Barn Sale For Museum June 2-3

From the May 25, 2007 Edition

By Eloise Richer

June 2 and 3 are the dates for this year’s Barn Sale at the Cuddy Ranch, 10646 Cuddy Valley Road. The annual sale of used goods contributed by our many friends and …

Gorman Fire a Warning for Dry Summer Ahead

From the May 25, 2007 Edition

3000 Asked To Evacuate

Just as many on this mountain were finally unpacking those evacuation boxes so hastily assembled during the Day fire last September, a sudden 2,050 acre blaze Saturday May 19, …