By Douglas W. MotleySenior Writer At a festive going-away affair on Sunday, Sept. 12, a farewell party was held to bid a fond farewell to Stockade restaurant owner Carol Deason, who has owned and managed the Stockade for the past 15 years. She recently sold the...
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A DAY in the LIFE: Lecon Roberts
On the job with Lecon Roberts, Goodwin’s Market driver By RICH CASSONEStaff Writer As close as our mountain communities are to Los Angeles, in many ways they are a world away. Aside from the fact that we are often blocked off from the rest of the county because of...
Professional costume designer’s favorite job is right here at home
By Julianne HomokaySpecial to The Alpine Mountaineer It’s never too late to reinvent yourself. Just ask Toni Veronick, costume designer for the Lake Arrowhead School of Dance’s production of The Nutcracker, which is anticipated to return to production in early...
Summer may be coming to an end but the farmers market continues on
The certified farmers market and artisan faire sponsored by the Running Springs Area Chamber of Commerce opened for the season on May 1. Each Saturday has seen crowd of folks perusing the fresh fruits and vegetables and specialty items from the various vendors. The...
It was a fine day for fishing at Lake Gregory
By Michael BrewerSpecial to The Alpine Mountaineer The mountain community of Crestline-Lake Gregory is chock full of gems of people, places and projects. The 19th annual trout derby conducted by Rim of the World VFW Post 9624 Auxiliary falls in that lane of gems. Few...
Jazz resonates over the lake
By Mary-Justine LanyonEditor They were two perfect evenings – cooler temperatures, a light breeze, lots of great food and drink, conversations with friends and, of course, spectacular jazz. The occasion was the Blue Jay Jazz Festival, which took place at Tavern Bay...









