Mountain Events
Come for the run – stay for the view
By Mary-Justine Lanyon Caren Ware has been running her whole life. It is said her interest in running was sparked by her having run the most laps at an elementary school jog-a-thon. Today she is a world-class athlete, a USA Track & Field Level II coach, a...
Smokey Bear turns 81
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Staff Writer Smokey’s Bear’s 81st birthday party, held at the Mountain History Museum on Aug. 3, was attended by almost 200 people. Fifty kids did the museum scavenger hunt, winning prizes. The cake, popcorn and lemonade party was enjoyed on...
National Night Out draws crowd to sheriff’s station
By DOUGLAS W. MOTLEY Senior Writer This year’s annual National Night Out, held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 7 on the front entrance patio of the Twin Peaks Sheriff’s Station, drew what some might consider a moderate crowd, owing to a much larger event...
Miami Comes to the Mountain
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Staff Writer One of the biggest events this year at Leisure Shores, which is located on Lake Gregory’s eastern shore in Crestline, will be the fundraiser “Miami Comes to the Mountain.” It will treat partygoers, who are age 21 and older,...
