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May 17, 2008
 
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From Shadows to Spotlight: Tejon-Big Green Deal Debated

By Patric Hedlund

The bright lights of worldwide media were focused on the unveiling Thursday, May 8 of a secret deal that will shape the future of this entire mountain region and a substantial part of California. (See map of the Tejon Ranch Conservation and Land Use Plan)

After two years of secrecy, word spread quickly of the conservation deal between Tejon Ranch Company (TRC) and some of the largest Big...  [more]

From Shadows to Spotlight: Tejon-Big Green Deal Debated 
 

A Mountain Enterprise Editorial: The Stinkin' Public And Our School District's Brain Drain

Respecting the public's right to know is a core responsibility of every elected official. It is the law. It is also the right thing to do-especially in challenging times.

Here on the mountain, one public institution touches the lives of more families each day than any other. It is also the largest single employer in this region. The Mountain Enterprise receives frequent questions from readers about El Tejon Unified...  [more]

<I>A Mountain Enterprise Editorial:</I> The Stinkin' Public And Our School District's Brain Drain 
 

26th Annual Lilac Festival May 17 and 18

Saturday and Sunday, May 17 and 18 in Pine Mountain Village. Skydivers land at 11 a.m. Saturday to begin parade. Free parking and admission all day.

Schedule of Events:

Saturday, May 17th

Live Music All Day by “Duchicela” • Street Performances All Day by Cowboy Magician Lincoln Bond

 9:00 a.m. Arts, Crafts & Food Booths Open  10:00 a.m. KUZZ Remote Broadcast with Cash Machine
10:00 a.m. KNZR Remote Broadcast...  [more]

26th Annual Lilac Festival May 17 and 18 
 

Administrators Leave School District

Frazier Park School Principal Linda Palla has retired from her position with El Tejon Unified School District. Her retirement was accepted at the April meeting of the board of governors. She has relocated to the Lake Isabella area, where she has family.

The resignation of Frazier Mountain High School Vice Principal Kevin Triance was accepted by the board in March, effective at the end of the school year. Triance helped start...  [more]

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Candidates for School Board Have 'Til August 3 to Declare  

Three seats will be opening up on the El Tejon Unified School District Governing Board.

The deadline for declaring candidacy is August 3. The election will be November 7.

The terms for Paula Regan, Stacey Gustafson and Chair Ken Hurst are expiring.

Contact...


Bad Tires, No Seat Belts Yield Mystery on Grapevine  

California Highway Patrol reports that at 12:50 p.m. on Saturday, May 10 Roman Aguilar, 31 of Highland was driving his Ford F-150 single cab pickup northbound on Interstate 5 at 70 miles per hour.

The report said the truck carried four...


Association News: Ballots in the Mail for PMC  

Voting Has Begun

Ballots have been sent out to members of the Pine Mountain Club Property Owners Association. They must be returned by June 21, when the annual meeting of the members takes place.

Five candidates are running for four...


Meet the Candidates Thursday, May 15 7 p.m. - Cuddy Hall  

If you care about issues of economic development, air quality, water availability, traffic, snow plowing, emergency medical response, library and fire services on the mountain, you might want to meet the candidates running for the District 4...


Shoot Out at the El Tejon Corral  

Students vs. Staff Showdown on Friday, May 16 at FMHS

By Charles Stewart

The Third Annual Student vs. Staff Basketball Game for El Tejon School will be this Friday night May 16 at 7 p.m. at Frazier Mountain High School's gym.

Tickets...


Voting for The Fonz  

Thompson's supporters held another rally Saturday, May 10 at Cuddy Hall.

The May 10 Cuddy Hall rally for Cliff Thompson was well-attended. Katherine King of Pine Mountain came to register to vote and sample the barbecue. Comel and Barbara...


 

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Church Pages
 Teen Challenge Tackles 'Life-Controlling' Problems   
 Funeral Services for Don Branham   

Academia
 Schools to Close May 19 and 23   
 Saxophones, Guitars and Drums: Oh My!   
 Open House Alert at Frazier Park School   

Sports
 Ian Wilson Named to Rugby All-Americans   
 Frazier Mountain Little League Highlights   
 Coach's Corner: Lady Falcons Softball Finishes Season Strong   
 
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