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Those Were The Days: Mary Putnam Henck changed these mountains

BY RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Historian   J. Putnam Henck spoke to the Rim of the World Historical Society in 1994, sharing his memories of his family and especially his mother, Mary Putman Henck. Despite living in the mountains, and being an older mother, Mary Henck...
Green Valley Lake marks 55th anniversary of Woodstock

Green Valley Lake marks 55th anniversary of Woodstock

By Elise Gray Special to the Alpine Mountaineer On Aug. 17, the serene town of Green Valley Lake awoke to a vibrant gathering of music, arts and baked goods, as locals nodded to the 55th anniversary of Woodstock with an annual celebration of their own. This marked the...

Blue Triton ordered to stop taking water from mountain

Blue Triton ordered to stop taking water from mountain

By DOUGLAS W. MOTLEY  Senior Writer  After years of complaints from environmental groups, Blue Triton Brands (also known as Nestle Corp,  owner of Arrowhead bottled water) had been ordered by the State Water Resources Control Board to cease and desist from taking...

Huge community support for memorial garden

Huge community support for memorial garden

By Julianne Homokay Special to the Alpine Mountaineer Last Saturday at 3:30 p.m., close to 100 people showed up to honor the memory of Lauri Carleton at the dedication of her memorial garden in the heart of Cedar Glen. Carleton was shot and killed a year ago at her...

Honoring a volunteer’s gifts

Honoring a volunteer’s gifts

By Mary-Justine Lanyon This year it was Lorna Polley who was honored by the Arrowhead Arts Association at their gala, held at the Lake Arrowhead Country Club on Aug. 4. As guests arrived, they were treated to the music of a string quartet made up of Addy Epstein,...

Dave Wescott: A passion for pastels

Dave Wescott: A passion for pastels

"It’s really important to me as an artist that I always improve my observations of what I see, which is then reflected in the quality of my art. That sense of ongoing improvement is incredibly satisfying!" – Dave Wescott By TIM WILCOX Special to the Alpine Mountaineer...

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