Government

Rec and Park proposes parcel tax increase

By Mary-Justine Lanyon The parcel tax that helps fund local parks and recreation services through the Rim of the World Recreation and Park District was set at $10 in 1983. It was increased to $22 by voters in 2011. At the July 13 meeting of the Rec and Park...

Goodwin’s staff working overtime

Apr 16, 2020 | Crestline

Editor’s note: Mike Johnstone, general manager and vice president for Goodwin and Son’s Market in Crestline, asked that The Alpine Mountaineer consider doing a story about how the staff at the market has been working overtime to keep the community safe and fed. Rather...

Goodwin’s taking extraordinary measures to stem spread of virus

Apr 2, 2020 | Crestline

By Douglas W. MotleySenior Writer The forward-thinking management team at Goodwin’s and Sons Market in Crestline last week took extraordinary measures to prevent the further spread of the deadly COVID-19 coronavirus. While other major chain stores, including Walmart,...

Print and Page Booksellers now open in Crestline

Mar 5, 2020 | Business, Crestline, Features

By Douglas W. MotleySenior Writer Both avid and casual readers will be happy to learn that, at long last, an independent bookstore has opened in Crestline. Print and Page Booksellers, located at the corner of Thousand Pines Road and Lake Drive, held what owner...

Lake Mud Pottery studio expands

Mar 5, 2020 | Crestline, Features

By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Staff Writer Lake Mud Pottery studio in Crestline has been expanding these past few months. They have developed a pottery studio for those who take classes and for those who belong to their club who may create their own pottery pieces on their...