The <strong>Mountain</strong> <strong>Lifestyle</strong> Publisher: Steven Peter Editor: open Distribution: various Writers: Lynette Eastwood, Steven Peter, Joan Moseley, Kevin Somes, Susan C<strong>amp</strong>bell, Sandi Huckaby, Barbara Vernon, Advertising Sales: STEP Advertising (909) 939-2522 Email us at steve.mountainlife@ gmail.com for advertising or potential articles for the paper. We market and mail, the areas of Running Springs, Arrowbear, and Green Valley <strong>Lake</strong>, and Skyforest, and also deliver adjacent areas of the San Bernardino <strong>Mountain</strong> Communities! Our unique area sports a mountain bike area for off-road biking, a full service ski area, a small lake with great fi shing, and tons of hiking trails and well as shops, antique stores, and great places to eat. Our distribution uses direct bulk mail in Green Valley <strong>Lake</strong>, Running Springs, and Skyforest. The <strong>Mountain</strong> <strong>Lifestyle</strong> is also distributed for customers to pick up in the above cities and others on the mountain, as well as targeted locations and visitor centers ‘down the hill’ in San Bernardino County. Those locations are on file. sincerely the <strong>Mountain</strong> <strong>Lifestyle</strong> Deadlines: Articles and copy are due by the 18th of the prior month preceding publication unless prior arrangements has been made. Advertising space is due by the 20th of the preceding month and all proofs are to be finished by approximately the 23rd of the month prior to publication. The <strong>Mountain</strong> <strong>Lifestyle</strong> is published the 25th of each month for the following month’s issue. News Briefs Subscriptions James Greenlief Pinewood Derby and Chili Cookoff on Sun. October 7, 2018 @ 3:15 pm The Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church is presenting a Pinewood Derby and Chili Cookoff on Sunday October 7, at 3:15 pm. A trial run will start at 2:30 pm. There is a $5 entry fee and that includes an authorized racing kit. If costs $3 without a kit. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes will be announced for the chili cookoff. The FREE chili tasting includes corn bread,salad, soda, and desert. Trophies will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, as well as best looking, most creative, and Pastor’s choice in the kids division and 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and best looking in the senior division. Come watch the excitement of the Pinewood Derby and s<strong>amp</strong>le and cast your vote for the testiest pots of chili on the mountain. Running Springs Chamber planning new Christmas Lighting contest During the month of December the Running Springs Chamber of Commerce will be continuing with the tradition of judging Christmas light displays throughout the comunities of Running Springs, Arrowbear <strong>Lake</strong>, and Green Valley <strong>Lake</strong>. Both businesses and residents are encourged to enter the contest. Prizes are for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in each catagory and a chamber choice award. The prizes will be announced in later publications. The judging will happen during the first two weeks of the month of December $15 yr Mailed Anywhere in USA Mail to: <strong>Mountain</strong> <strong>Lifestyle</strong> Note: we are currently bulk mailing Running Springs, Arrowbear, PO Box 2725 Green Valley <strong>Lake</strong> and Sky Running Springs, CA 92382 Forest, so subscriptions aren’t necessary in those areas. Mtn <strong>Lifestyle</strong> Subscription Name____________________________________ Address__________________________________ City____________________________State_____ Email address____________________________ (This will be used only to confirm subsciption, receipt of subscription, and start date, and will not be used for any marketing purposes) OCTOBER 2018 ISSUE News Briefs Sundays at Two” Community Concert with focus on Halloween theme Sun. October 28, 2018 @ 2:00 pm St. Richard’s Church is hosting another community concert entitled “Sundays at Two” at 2:00 pm on Sunday, October 28th at St. Richard’s Church, 28708 Hwy 18, Skyforest, across from the Skyforest Inn. With its focus on Halloween, this musical event will feature Halloween-themed music and will be performed by Mr. John Reith, piano, and David Bruns, baritone. This is a not-for-profit fundraising event for St. Richard’s Church; the suggested donation is $25 with no charge for children 12 and under. A spaghetti dinner will be served following the performance; all attendees are welcome. Mr. Reith graduated from Eastman School of Music, Magna cum Laude and is the Music Director for St. Richard’s Church. For further information please call the church office at (909) 337-3889 or Don Fischer at (909) 939-0332. Mark your calendar for the Church’s fourth and final “Sundays at Two” community concert for 2018: • Sunday, December 16th featuring seasonal favorite Holiday music and sing-a-long followed by a potluck dinner. Carolyn Pike (New Owner) 935 Kuffel Canyon. Rd., Sky Forest, CA 92385 • Open 12AM-6PM • Norton Auto Works Domestic and Import • Service & Repair 2651 B Secret Dr. Running Springs, CA 92382 (909)867-AUTO (2886) 10% OFF with this ad Joel Norton • Rebecca Norton owner/mechanics News Briefs Pumpkins in the Pines Fall has arrived! The time has come to bust out the sweaters and prepare your taste buds for pumpkin spice and everything nice. Celebrate the season at SkyPark’s Pumpkins in the Pines, taking place October 20, 21, 27, and 28. This isn’t your average Pumpkin Patch, it’s a family friendly fall festival with seasonal activities you won’t find anywhere else! Keep reading to see how you can win $100 CASH and what special experiences we have in store: Admission includes skypark attractions! • Zipline, archery, rock climbing, train, roller skating & much more! • Artisan Vendors (curated by Inspired Vibe Events) • Pumpkin Patch • Fall Face Painting • Pumpkin Painting • Playscape Scavenger Hunt & Mini Pumpkin • Hunt Northwoods • Entertainment • Stories of the Northwoods • Puppet Show • Character Experiences & Santa! • Saturday Night Skate Nights • Fall Flavors & Games • Trick or Treating (Every night from 4-6pm) Halloween Party with Sixty Grit Band- 6 pm to 9 pm Sat Oct. 27 only $100 CASH PRIZE for best costume! $50 CASH PRIZE for best SkyPark themed Pumpkin Carving! Closed Saturday <strong>Mountain</strong> Tools & Mercantile • New • Used • (909)744-9332 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8am-5pm The Stockade has a faithful following for lunch, dinner, or cocktails. Best Kept Secret in <strong>Crestline</strong>! by Lynette Esatwood Originally purchased in 2003 by Bob Castro and Carol Deason, the Stockade in <strong>Crestline</strong> has been the steady and go-to locations for over 50 years. Norm and Lilly Piland opened the Stockade Café at its current location in the early 1960s. The western facade, with a real wooden boardwalk, makes it a local landmark. But, the best reason to go to Stockade is the food. Ramon, the cook, has been delivering outstanding, uncomplicated, and delicious meals in restaurants since he was 16 yearsold and is considered to be the best cook around town. The restaurant is known for its “gourmet grub”, steaks, calamari, burgers, seafood and salads, not to mention the ever-popular Taco Tuesday with freshly made chips and salsa. Carol has spent her whole life in the restaurant business, and after selling a small sports bar and restaurant in Orange, was looking to purchase a cocktail lounge. Her husband Bob surprised her and had spoken with the previous owner and bought the Stockade the night before. Join a League! Enjoy Pizza and Bowling with Your Family Its Not to Late to... funtimers in-house Wednesdays at 7 P.M. Sept. 12, 2018 - May 15, 2019 (34 weeks incl. sweeps) • Sweeps May 15, 2019 • www.rimbowling.com Most locals will tell you that the most important thing about the Stockade, is the food. With a large pit BBQ just outside the door, it is quickly evident what the focus is on. The ribs and brisket are very tender and easy to pull off the bone. When the barbecue is cooking, the smell can attract many from around the area. On Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, Carol sets out special items that are not necessarily on the menu to give back to those that may not be with family around the holidays. Live entertainment is available on Friday and Saturday nights for all to enjoy. Another item on the menu that is very popular is the calamari. “People come all the way from the beach cities to try the calamari” states Carol. It is made with loving care as it is something that can be a ‘between meals’ snack or an appetizer if waiting for dinner. The Stockade Grub & Whiskey serves lunch from 11 am to 2 pm and dinner from 5 pm until 10 pm. with the restaurant and bar open all day until 10 pm. There is seating in the front bar area and the rear dining room, and in the back $20 Weekly Fees (for each league) <strong>Mountain</strong> high rollers (vegas league) Thursdays at 7.P.M. Sept. 6, 2018 - May 9, 2019 (36 weeks including sweeps • Sweeps in Vegas May 18, 2019) Open 11am-10pm • Sun-Fri. 11am-midnight • Saturday 23991 <strong>Lake</strong> Dr., <strong>Crestline</strong> (909) 338-5550 area (behind the restaurant) there is a secluded patio that can seat up to 80 people. Local residents maintain the Stockade has the best weekend breakfast in town, served every Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. These traditional breakfasts feature omelets, egg meals, with hash browns or country potatoes and toast, plus biscuits and gravy, and pancakes. The Stockade received a 4-Star rating on YELP.com, and a 4.3 rating on Facebook with 154 reviews and counting. The western look starts with the outside boardwalk with older wooden planks outside, antique kitchen items hanging from the ceiling, and signed dollar bills posted everywhere, along with old west paintings the restaurant creates a look of the old west or something you might see in bygone days. The Stockade Grub & Whiskey is located at 23881 <strong>Lake</strong> Drive in <strong>Crestline</strong>’s downtown business district. Call 338-2465 for reservations if you have a large party. For a great meal at reasonable prices, the Stockade has always been and a must go for locals and visitors alike. 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