By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY
Staff Writer
The first order of business at the March 7 meeting of the Lake Arrowhead Municipal Advisory Council was extending congratulations to Lewis Murray on Supervisor Dawn Rowe’s election to a full term as the 3rd District supervisor. Murray has served as her field representative.
Since Rowe received 58.5 percent of the vote, she was declared the winner and no runoff election is needed in the fall. Murray asked anyone who sees one of Rowe’s campaign signs to please remove it and throw it away.
Jim Grant and Michelle Ambrozic were reelected as chair and vice chair, respectively. Other MAC members include Jenny Hueter, Steve Valentine and Peter Venturini, who was absent.
Iris Gutierrez, on Zoom from Assemblyman Lackey’s office, expressed concern over the 750,000 residents who have left California. The deficit in the state’s budget has been increased from 68 billion to 73 billion, which affects everything, especially the school budgets. Lackey has introduced AB 2645, which would enable the law enforcement agencies in San Bernardino County to use license plate readers which they say will help find missing persons and assist in solving other crimes.
Corrine Mora from Congressman Obernolte’s office announced that he will chair the Artificial Intelligence (AI) committee, which will create a report upon which regulatory standards for AI will be developed.
The Twin Peaks Sheriff’s Station received its new Sno-Cat on Valentine’s Day and has been training on it under the direction of the manufacturer’s representative. They hope to hold a “Name the Sno-Cat” contest on their social media account soon.
Many at the Twin Peaks station are sad and thrilled that Tammy Ringhofer is retiring after 34 years, which will result in the department having some openings in their office staffing. They have hired one of their former Explorers, but still have another office opening. They have a new patrol officer on duty and another that is being field trained; the station has been approved for a third new deputy.
CHP Lt. Nicholas King reported that, in February, they issued 218 citations, 33 for snow parking violations, and had 30 DUI arrests. He reminded all drivers to carry traction devices during the winter season; roadways can get slick quickly. He suggested using Caltrans’ Quickmap app to know where and when chain control is in force. He informed the audience about the Highway 138 closure between Old Mill Road and Pilot Rock due to water undermining the roadway. It will take some time to be repaired, so at least a two-week closure is anticipated.
Superintendent Dr. Paul Sevillano was introduced to the MAC and expressed his excitement at joining this community.
Rim of the World Unified School District board member Cindy Gardner introduced the new Rim superintendent, Dr Paul Sevillano, who spoke about his educational past and his thrill, after moving to the area last December with his grandchildren, to discover there was an opening for superintendent.
“My job is to help the staff to thrive, the students to excel and to bring resources to the schools,” said Sevillano. “This district has good local educational, emotional and social support programs, and they are communicating to me which programs the district already has that we can build upon.” One program he likes is bringing back students who have excelled in their chosen career and having them talk to the current students to inspire and motivate them.
Gardner spoke about the state’s budget deficit; they hope flat funding will be the worst scenario. The need for repairs to Rim’s aging buildings is obvious; the school board is considering how to get the repairs funded.
The Rim of the World Recreation and Park District is holding a small celebration on March 25 at their meeting honoring Hugh Bialecki for his 20 years on the park district’s board. His retirement creates a District 2 seat open on the board; to apply, submit an application though the district’s website, Rim-rec.org.
The park district is also conducting a survey on fees and would like everyone who uses the parks or their programs to fill out their quick online survey on fees and programs.
Sara Green from the Crestline Chamber of Commerce announced the Duck Derby tickets are on sale now through the chamber’s website, www.CrestlineChamber.org, at $5 a duck or five ducks for $20. The derby will be held on Lake Gregory’s South Shore on Saturday, March 30, after the Easter Egg hunts.
The Friday night concert and marketplace series begins May 5 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Lake Gregory’s North Shore parking lot and pavilion for the first five weeks, when it will move to the South Shore pavilion every Friday night, weather permitting, through October. The Corks & Hops events begin Saturday June 1 in Crestline with a shuttle bus to transport partygoers from Top Town to the Lake Gregory Village area of Crestline. They will continue monthly though October.
Jamboree Days 2024 will begin on Sunday, June 30 with a community picnic in the meadow and with the Jamboree Days parade beginning at 10 a.m. and booths in the Lake Gregory Village area all day on Saturday, July 6. The fireworks will be shot over Lake Gregory that evening at 9 p.m. The theme is “Amazing Mountain Adventures.”
Mike Pate, general manager of the Arrowhead Lake Association, announced that Lake Arrowhead’s fireworks show will be held on Friday, July 5 at 9 p.m. They are now accepting donations to fund the fireworks show. This year celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Arrowhead Lake Association.
Scott Rindenow continues discussions about the need for an emergency exit from the Lake Arrowhead area on the unimproved section of Highway 173. The current closure of Highway 138 makes the need even more apparent.
Recently, the Rim Search and Rescue crew hiked from the top to the bottom of Highway 173 and will be reporting on its current condition.
The next Lake Arrowhead MAC meeting will be held on Thursday, April 4 at 6 p.m. in the community room in the Twin Peaks county building.
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