By Mary-Justine LanyonEditor Do you know how to tell what color egg a chicken will lay? Students at Valley of Enchantment Elementary School are learning that fact and others about the chickens that are raised on the school’s campus. Students from Stephanie Plemons’...
Pinewood Derby a learning experience for Scouts
By Douglas W. MotleySenior Writer The Pinewood Derby harkens back to 1953 when Don Murphy, a North American Aviation employee, wanted to create a Cub Scout activity he could do with his son. The idea of racing miniature cars came to him while thinking of his...
Lake Gregory preparing for summer fun
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEYStaff Writer With Lake Gregory opening later this month and with the inflatable splash islands having been installed, many people have begun to ask questions of The Lake Gregory Company whether the swim beach is already open and about details on...
Making friends on the spectrum
By Mary-Justine LanyonEditor When Isaiah Mata was watching Love on the Spectrum (a Netflix series) with his mother, Melissa Post, he turned to her with a comment. “I’m not interested in love or a girlfriend,” Isaiah, who is on the autism spectrum, said. “I just want...
Twin Peaks farmers market bigger and better than ever
By Douglas W. MotleySenior Writer The Twin Peaks farmers market was launched just nine weeks ago on March 3 under the direction of Alex Vallejos. His goal was to create a community-based and community-focused event featuring the very finest fresh produce, unique food...
Highway 18 ‘slips’ at Red Rock Wall
Caltrans says detour may be required for weeks or even months By Douglas W. MotleySenior Writer What Caltrans officials are calling a “slipout” at the north end of the historic Red Rock Wall turnout, just north of Baylis Park, will have Highway 18 closed to all...
Top Town Chef featured on cooking show
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEYStaff Writer The new TBS TV show Rat in the Kitchen featured Crestline’s Top Town Chef Sara Gutierrez in their third episode of the series. The dishes are made by the six chefs working together to create two meals during the show, which are then...
Touring Europe one improvised note at a time
By Mary-Justine LanyonEditor They say the third time’s a charm. That proved true for musician George Whitty, who calls the mountain home. He was scheduled to go out on a European tour in March 2020. That obviously did not happen, given the beginning of the pandemic....











