Editor’s note: As the sheriff’s department is no longer providing their log of calls, the Alpine Mountaineer is compiling Nixle press releases for our readers. This week there are no new releases from the mountain area or Highland.
Rash of fires destroys more homes
By DOUGLAS W. MOTLEY Senior Writer For the third time in three months, mountain area homes have fallen prey to the ravages of fire. The most recent incident occurred on the evening of Saturday, Dec. 14 when a fire of unknown origin started in an attached garage of a...
Financial FOCUS – Time to consider a business retirement plan?
If you’re a business owner, you’re always thinking about the days ahead: How can I boost sales in the next year? What trends should I be watching? But there’s another question to ask about your future: Do I have a good retirement plan in place? Consider these...
Elf on the shelf?
This Elf on the Shelf took the shelf to new heights! Bethany Negersmith, principal of Valley of Enchantment Elementary School, appeared as the elf throughout the school on the last day before winter break and kept the fun going at that night’s school board meeting....
LET’S GO HIKING – Heart Rock Trail
By TIM WILCOX Special to the Alpine Mountaineer Where: Crestline Length: 2 miles (round trip) Elevation gain: 275 feet (return leg) Challenge: easy to moderate What is it that attracts so many hikers to the Heart Rock Trail? It’s certainly not prominent signage. The...
Crest Forest Seniors seek office furniture
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Staff Writer The Crest Forest Senior Citizens Club at Leisure Shores is seeking office equipment for their office in their building. They are aware that many offices remodel and either throw away their old items or seek ways to dispose of their...
Remembering Bill Miller . December 13, 1940 – December 3, 2024
William (Bill) H. Miller Jr. was born on December 13, 1940, in Easton, Pa. He grew up in that area until he joined the Navy in March 1959. There he served on three different ships including the U.S.S. Midway. During his time in the Navy, Bill was married to Leslee;...
Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott – Holly Jolly Christmas
Back in the day, when I was a young lad growing up in the OC, Mr. Holly Jolly Christmas himself, Burl Ives, showed up at an assembly when I was in second grade at Tustin Elementary School and entertained us kiddos with a whole mess of Christmas songs, one of which, of...
