By Mary-Justine Lanyon “Can you imagine your life with no music in it?” That was the question from Jeannie Venturini, the president of the Arrowhead Arts Association at the Auxiliary’s membership brunch. “Children need to love, appreciate and create music,” she told...
The weather was perfect for a regatta
By DOUGLAS W. MOTLEY Senior Writer Picture-perfect weather lent itself to the Lake Gregory Yacht Club’s annual midwinter regatta on Saturday, May 11. The local yacht club, now celebrating its 20th year, played host to the Southern California Yachting Association’s...
PTA officers installed
The Mountain Area Council of Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs) held its installation dinner at the San Moritz Lodge in Crestline on May 13. The installation dinner has been an annual tradition but had not been held in a few years, said Tracy Gauci, PTA president for...
Ask The Realtor – Three questions your Realtor should never answer
When it comes to the place we call "home," the decision is layered with intricate steps and details. The process of choosing where to live is a deeply personal experience, and it's only natural to have many questions about an area. If you're like most people, three...
LET’S GO HIKING – Will Abell Memorial Trail
By TIM WILCOX Special to the Alpine Mountaineer Where: Lake Arrowhead Length: 5.2 miles Elevation gain: 483 feet Challenge: moderate to semi-difficult One of the most hikable and likable routes in our area has been expanded. Thanks to the visionary management of the...
Call for parade entrants
Who doesn’t love a small town parade? For 58 years Crestline has been proud to have carried on this treasured tradition. From the Mountain Fifes & Drums Corps to floats from local businesses, the Jamboree Days parade brings out the kid in everyone. If you have not...
New resident fascinated by his catch
When Alan Heller and his daughter, Holiday – who recently bought a home in Crestline – went fishing at Lake Gregory, he landed an orange fish that turned out to be a lightning trout. They were mystified by what it was until they looked it up online. Lightning trout...
Helping young reporters do their jobs
Four members of the Rim of the World Educational Foundation board – Priscilla Williams, Carol Kinzel, Sara Green and Mary-Justine Lanyon – presented Terry Gomes, principal of Mary Putnam Henck Intermediate School, with a check for $5,000. The funds will be used by the...










