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Headline News for July 24, 2014

Fire On The Mountain Music Festival

Last Saturday in Wrightwood, music fans enjoyed a special extravaganza when the annual block party of Tommy & Gayle Dowling was moved to the Community Center parking lot to accommodate a larger audience. READ THE FULL STORY - CLICK HERE

CSD Honors Pioneer Ruth McDaniel

During the July 16 meeting, Directors of the Phelan Pinon Hills Community Services District (CSD) paid tribute to Phelan Pioneer Ruth McDaniel, who passed away recently at the age of 101. READ THE FULL STORY - CLICK HERE

Students take aim during summer break

The heat of summer did not deter more than 50 Tri-Community kids from participating in the first joint venture between the Mojave Archers and the Phelan Pinon Hills Community Services District (PPHCSD). READ THE FULL STORY - CLICK HERE

The Incredible Man From Africa’s Ivory Coast

He’s here in Phelan. He is Daouda Traore, and he’s the new Pastor of the Fountain of Living Waters Four Square Church. To hear him speak in fluent, flawless English is a jaw-dropping experience. READ THE FULL STORY - CLICK HERE

Meet the new Honorary Mayor of Wrightwood

Rick Mekemson was voted Honorary Mayor, by the Wrightwood Chamber of Commerce. The announcement was made official at Mountaineer Days, when he rode in the parade alongside newly elected Wrightwoodian of the Year, Joe Sosa. READ THE FULL STORY - CLICK HERE

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Headline News for July 17, 2014

Timberline Lions Club assists more than 200 with eye exams and glasses in Phelan

Last Saturday, July 12, the Phelan Community Building was the site for the Lions Friends in Sight clinic. More than 220 individuals received free screenings and were fitted with recycled prescription glasses. Area res. Read this story or click here to subscribe to the complete flipbook newspaper

Snowline Receives Facilities Master Plan

Trustees of the Snowline School District received the much-anticipated District-Wide Facilities Master Plan at the June 24 meeting. Read this story or click here to subscribe to the complete flipbook newspaper

Music In The Pines Pop & Rock

Midway through the tenth season of Music in the Pines, last week’s concert showcased creative songwriting talent as bookends for an unusual set of Pop/British Rock cover songs. Cool weather, an array of food vendors Read this story or click here to subscribe to the complete flipbook newspaper

CSD Parks update

The Phelan Pinon Hills Community Services District Parks and Recreation Committee has been in the process of developing a Park Master Plan with a 10-year range. Within this plan will be potential park expansions and improvements of current facilities, potential new locations, maintenance, Read this story or click here to subscribe to the complete flipbook newspaper

A black bear spotted roaming about

Help save this bear by becoming aware.

Wildlife officials are urging people to stay away from any young black bears who are spotted in Wrightwood neighborhoods. Read this story or click here to subscribe to the complete flipbook newspaper

Bingo a success!

What happens in the neighborhood stays in the neighborhood.

The Timberline Lions Club had another successful round of Bingo on July 12 to raise money for their various charities. The club raised enough money to pay out more than $350 in cash prizes, as well as raffling off eight door prize Read this story or click here to subscribe to the complete flipbook newspaper

Headline News for July 10, 2014

Mountaineer Days brings home town feeling

The 50th Annual Mountaineer Days was held last weekend in the coolness of an overcast sky with a slight afternoon breeze. Tom Pinard, who was instramental in changing the name from Hillbilly Days to Mountaineer Days, named it after the community newspaper he had started. Read this story or click here to subscribe to the complete flipbook newspaper

Wrightwood In Focus Exhibit

Last Saturday in conjunction with Mountaineer Days, The Loft workshop gallery opened a fine arts exhibit that focused on the impact of Wrightwood flora, fauna and wildlife as a source of creative inspiration for local artist. Read this story or click here to subscribe to the complete flipbook newspaper

Parents, do you know where your kids are?

Mischief and Pranks amount to vandalism

At 5 a.m. Wednesday morning, Dee Potter discovered in front of her home on Apple, someone collected all the trashcans from the neighborhood and lined them up in a straight line on the street, blocking road. Read this story or click here to subscribe to the complete flipbook newspaper

Supervisors pass synthetic drug law

San Bernardino County became only the second county in California Tuesday to adopt an ordinance that closes loopholes on synthetic drugs known as “bath salts” or “spice.” Read this story or click here to subscribe to the complete flipbook newspaper