Community

March Campaign for Victory Over Violence

From the February 23, 2007 Edition

By Sister Moutique

The mountain is not immune to the chaos that lies out there in the world. Violence against women and children, reported and unreported, exists. Our law enforcement authorities have recently made three …

Local Chef Receives Gold Medal in China

From the February 23, 2007 Edition

By Donna Hattaway

Randy Hattaway of Frazier Park made 750 cod cakes per day for seven days in China during an international competition last month.

Hattaway was a Mountain Communities student, who went from Frazier …

Mardi Gras on the Mountain Sells Out

From the February 23, 2007 Edition

By Carolyn Ziegler-Davenport

On Saturday, Feb. 17, Pine Mountain Club?s Condor Room walls took on New Orleans street scenes as more than 50 members and guests enjoyed an outstanding Cajun dinner, accompanied by fine French …

School Board Asked to Seek Air Monitor

From the February 23, 2007 Edition

By Linda MacKay

Scientists and educators over the past five years have been pointing to research which shows that air pollution has an impact on the development of children’s lungs and on their ability to …

Mountain Gains New Allies for Ecotourism Development

From the February 23, 2007 Edition

Synergy Summit Leads To Specific Next Steps

By Patric Hedlund

It is a big number: 1.4 million people already come to these mountains each year to play, according to estimates provided at the Synergy Summit …

Young Scientists Win Applause

From the February 23, 2007 Edition

Science Fair Sparkles with Creative Questions

Reported by Sara Woerter, The Mountain Enterprise Student Intern

Will Diet Coke cause a larger chemical reaction when mixed with Mentos, Pepto Bismol or Skittles? Do plants grow toward …

Pine Needle Weaving Class at Museum March 3

From the February 23, 2007 Edition

A class in the ancient art of pine needle basket weaving will be held at the Ridge Route Communities Museum on Saturday, March 3. This is a beginners class for adults; children over 12 are …

March 1 Potluck Meeting for AARP

From the February 23, 2007 Edition

By Gigi Day

The Mountain Communities AARP 2915 will meet on Thursday, March 1 at noon in the Frazier Mountain Park Community Center. A potluck lunch will be served, and members are reminded to bring …

Is Racist Grafitti a Hate Crime or Mere Stupidity?

From the February 23, 2007 Edition

Last week we received several telephone calls about white supremacist stickers sprouting like mold on public signs on the mountain.—Ed

Photos and Report by Frances Durocher

I wonder if our small community has ever stopped …