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By Michael P. Neufeld Crestline, CA – Registration is now open for the Conquer The Mountain  Bike Ride scheduled for Saturday, May 19, sponsored by the Rotary Club of  Crestline/Lake Gregory. The ride will visit local lakes, speed down the mountain on Highway 18 and eventually follow the “King of the Mountain” course up the [...]

By Michael P. Neufeld VIDEO UPDATE – Wednesday, February 1 – 11:33 a.m. Crestline, CA – Chuck Wells from the Crest Forest Fire Department’s Fire Corps shared a short video of firefighters battling the structure fire in Cedarpines Park on Saturday, January 28, with those attending a special meeting of the district’s board of directors. [...]

By Michael P. Neufeld Crestline, CA – Make It Special Gifts & Awards in Crestline invites children and pets to come and have a free picture taken with Santa on December 21 and 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Make It Special Gifts & Awards is located at 23480 Crest Forest Drive (old Donut [...]

Story and Photos by Michael P. Neufeld Crestline, CA – After a 36 years as a firefighter, Crest Forest Fire Chief Michael Sherman is scheduled to hang up his boots on December 31, but not before the community honors Sherman — and his wife, Betty — at a farewell luncheon on Saturday, December 17.  The [...]

By Michael P. Neufeld Crestline, CA – With temperatures dropping into the teens, there is no doubt that winter has arrived. For some individuals and families throughout the mountain communities, staying warm is sometimes easier said than done in the midst of these difficult economic times. That’s why the 4th Annual “Gently Used” Winter Clothing [...]

By Michael P. Neufeld Crestline, CA – Children 10 and under will receive a special gift from Santa Claus during the Crestline/Lake Gregory Chamber of Commerce’s Crestline Family Christmas event on Thursday, December 8, starting at 6 p.m. The event — staged in the parking lot of Goodwin’s Market at 24089 Lake Gregory Drive — [...]

By Michael P. Neufeld Lake Arrowhead, CA – Crestline’s Penny Shubnell is the recipient of a Vocational Service Award presented by Mountain Sunrise Rotary president Rudy Westervelt and Vocational Service Committee Chair Brad Brier. Westervelt explained in a media advisory that Shubnell (Mountain Grants) was selected for her support of business, community and the residents [...]

By Michael P. Neufeld Crestline, CA – Gently used clothes, shoes and more will be distributed free to those in need on Sunday, December 4, at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church in Crestline. All are welcome to take home some clothing between 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. at 23079 Crest Forest Drive. The clothing, received [...]

Story and Photos by Michael P. Neufeld Mountain Communities – Each year, Rebuilding Together Mountain Communities assists needy homeowners with necessary repairs on annual Rebuilding Day. But, it takes corporate sponsorships and generous individuals to sponsor each house before the actual work can begin. Sponsorships are needed for Rebuilding Day on April 28, 2012. Last [...]

By Michael P. Neufeld Mountain Communities – The birthday cake served in the mountain communities celebrating the 236th birthday of the Marine Corps may not be the same size at the one at Camp Lejune, but the celebration and ceremonies will salute “The Few, the Proud, the Marines.” And the various events planned locally will [...]