In our daily conversations, we often use words interchangeably, assuming they mean the same thing when, in fact, they do not. A Kleenex is a brand of tissue, but not all tissues are Kleenex; a Xerox is a type of photocopy, but not all photocopies are Xerox. Similarly,...
LAE students practice earthquake readiness
By DOUGLAS W. MOTLEY Senior Writer Following an announcement over the school’s intercom at precisely 10:19 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 19, some 432 preschool through fifth-grade students at Lake Arrowhead Elementary School quickly ducked beneath their desks and tables...
Celebrate 90 years of the Strawberry Peak Fire Lookout
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Staff Writer The current Strawberry Peak Fire Lookout was built in 1933 by the Civilian Conservation Corps. The fire lookout hosts will be celebrating its 90th birthday this coming Saturday, Oct. 28 from noon to 3 p.m. at the lookout on...
Fall into fun at SkyPark
SkyPark at Santa’s Village is bidding a fond farewell to summer’s heat and celebrating fall’s crispness with several events. On Friday, Oct. 27, come celebrate at the park’s Halloween party with music from Steve’s Rock ‘n Roll Time Machine. The party will begin at 7...
Welcome to Nestled atop a serene ridge
https://www.coldwellbanker.com/ca/lake-arrowhead/26623-windward-rd/lid-P00800000GNb4TVYPf38afvD2Tm3F8DAYuDxXnz6 Nestled atop a serene ridge with breathtaking mountain vistas, this exquisite home sits in the esteemed Oakridge Estates community. Experience unparalleled...
LAKE ARROWHEAD MUNICIPAL ADVISORY COUNCIL Assessing the response to the winter storms
By Mary-Justine Lanyon At the Oct. 5 meeting of the Lake Arrowhead Municipal Advisory Council, Capt. Craig Harris shared the findings of the committee that evaluated the sheriff’s department response to last winter’s storms. The committee – made up of former...
Overcoming stress following an emergency
A workshop entitled “Building Hope, Resilience and Compassion in Times of Stress” will be offered on Oct. 28 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This training is being offered by the Lake Arrowhead Community Presbyterian Church to help citizens and first responders learn how to...
Eclipse dazzles crowd at Observatory
By DOUGLAS W. MOTLEY Senior Writer By DOUGLAS W. MOTLEY Senior Writer Last Saturday’s solar eclipse, the first one seen in the mountaintop area in about four years, drew some 50 to 60 persons to Mountain Skies Astronomical Society’s (MSAS) Astronomy Village, located...
