Through the power of sports, people with intellectual disabilities discover new strengths and abilities, skills and success. The athletes find joy, confidence and fulfillment – on the playing field and in life. Special Olympics athletes from the Inland Empire and...
Gratitude galore for Mountains Community Hospital
By Michael Brewer Special to the Alpine Mountaineer Kathryn Jackson, aka “Nonnie” to the locals, is often seen in her 15-passenger Ford Transit with decal messages “Too Blessed to Be Stressed” and “Too Grateful to be Hateful.” She would like to sing songs of...
Financial Focus: Making the most of Medicare open enrollment?
When you turn 65, Medicare becomes a vital part of your health care coverage. But Medicare isn’t a “set and forget” program. You have the opportunity — and often the need — to review and adjust your coverage every year during the annual open enrollment, between Oct....
Election workers collect ballots
Last Friday, these two Registrar of Voters workers – in an official vehicle and with proper ID – emptied the ballots out of the box at the Running Springs library. They cleaned the boxes and secured them against tampering and the predicted rain. They said they emptied...
Tributes to Robin Bull — Agencies report at the combined MAC meeting
By Rhea-Frances Tetley Special to the Alpine Mountaineer The Crest Forest and Lake Arrowhead Municipal Advisory Councils held a joint meeting at the San Moritz Lodge on Oct. 6. The meeting opened with a tribute to the late Robin Bull, who most recently served...
Scouts to conduct 26th annual Scouting for Food
This Saturday, Nov. 7, Scouts and Cubs from across the mountain will take part in their 26th annual Scouting for Food community service project. Since 2001, this event has served as a “Good Turn for America,” bringing together Scouts of all ages to help support...
Get your fingernails dirty
When Chuck Weisbart, a member of the Idyllwild Rotary Club, paid a visit to the Mountain Sunrise Rotary Club, he imparted some words of wisdom as well as some useful ideas. One thing every club runs into, Weisbart said, is that “certain people get fatigued by doing...
Come visit with the artists
First Friday at The Lake House not only features the work of exceptional artists but also benefits local charities, who receive a portion of the proceeds. The First Friday event on Nov. 6 will feature the work of artists Laura Wambsgans and Deborah Day. Native...











