I believe I’ve made a big fat stupid mistake and at 56, I may not get a second chance to make it right. Nothing out of the ordinary here. Just another mountain romance gone stinko. Anyway, I met a swell fella – age appropriate, employed, tall and fit – and jumped...
Well, she’s at it again – Lisa, that is. No, not Lisa Simpson, I’m talkin’ ‘bout Lisa from Spectrum, a robot who calls me day and night nearly every day, wanting me to upgrade my Internet service. Only problem is I don’t have any kind of service from Spectrum because...
Ribbon cutting at Crestline Jerky Company
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Staff Writer A new store in town, the Crestline Jerky Company, is having a ribbon cutting grand opening celebration on Saturday, Feb. 3 from 2 to 7 p.m. The ribbon cutting will be at 2:15 p.m. and, after that, they are having a block party...
Upcoming Events…02/01/2024
Block Party: Saturday, Feb. 3, 2-7 p.m. Welcome new and existing businesses in the block – 24006 Lake Drive, Crestline. Ribbon cutting by the chamber. Samples from San Marzano Wine & Ale Lounge. Visit with artist Lyndian Uhler Lake Arrowhead Branch Library:...
Let’s Dine Out – Cedar Glen Malt Shop
By TIM WILCOX Special to the Alpine Mountaineer If you have an appetite for nostalgia, one of the best places to satisfy it is at the Cedar Glen Malt Shop. Step inside and take a look around. Images of classic cars from 60 and 70 years ago adorn the booths and compose...
Supervisor shows support for the mountain
On Jan. 25, 3rd District Supervisor Dawn Rowe visited the mountain with checks in hand. She first presented Sue Parks and Wayne Palmer of Rebuilding Together Mountain Communities with a check for $50,000 (1). She envisions those funds being used to make repairs to...
Veteran has long ties to the mountain
By Michael Brewer Special to the Alpine Mountaineer What a pleasure it was to have the opportunity to interview Daryl Carroll, a man who first moved to the mountain in 1942. Daryl Carroll was born in Flint, Mich., on March 12, 1940. He has scant memories of Michigan...
Ask the realtor – Escrow fallout: Navigating the challenges of last-minute loan denials
In a recent and unsettling turn of events for a real estate transaction, a deal was abruptly halted due to the buyer's sudden loan denial, leaving both parties in a state of dismay. One of the most common reasons for last-minute mortgage loan denials, as identified by...
