By Mary-Justine LanyonEditor Growing up in Westlake Village, Justin Kerner often went to a Rocket Fizz located there after school with his friends. “We all loved it,” Kerner said. “It closed down but I had good memories of it.” Years later he went on a family trip to...
Lake Arrowhead
Lake Arrowhead
Model trains return to Lake Arrowhead Village
By Douglas W. MotleySenior Writer HO (1:87-scale) model trains returned last week to Lake Arrowhead Village, following a five-year absence. Located in the building adjacent to McDonalds, the approximately 100-foot-long circular track layout features Santa Fe’s “Super...
Tiny to teen anglers round up trout at the rodeo
By Mary-Justine LanyonEditor “Are you excited about catching fish?” “YES,” was the enthusiastic answer from one of the tiny anglers at the Junior Trout Rodeo. The rodeo, sponsored by the Arrowhead Lake Association for its members’ children 15 and under, took place on...
Bringing families together with toys
By Mary-Justine LanyonEditor As children, we all spent a lot of time playing with toys. Sandra Neumann continued that pastime after high school, into college and beyond with Mr. G’s For Toys. Initially, Neumann worked part-time in the toy department. Then, when Mr....
Easter on the mountain
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEYStaff Writer This year, Easter will be very different from previous years on the mountain. It will, of course, be celebrated at all the local churches with Easter Sunday morning services. Many churches on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday will also...
Remembering Carol Banner
December 29, 1938 – March 23, 2021 By Mary-Justine LanyonEditor “Heaven has another angel this evening. Carol, we will miss you.” With those words, Steve Keefe – the owner/broker of Coldwell Banker Sky Ridge Realty, where Carol Banner was an agent for decades – shared...









