Financial Focus: Four estate planning myths that could cost your family
Many people think that estate planning is just for wealthy people, but that's a myth. An estate plan is for anyone of any means who has assets to distribute. They could include a house, investment accounts or family heirlooms. An estate plan lets you decide who gets...
Those Were The Days: Mary Putnam Henck, an active achiever
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY HISTORIAN Mary Putnam Henck, after whom the Rim of the World Unified School District’s Intermediate School in Lake Arrowhead was named in 1969, was a very active person her whole life. The naming of the school was a well-earned honor for...
Estate Planning: Here’s what happens to your retirement accounts after you die
Retirement accounts, like IRAs, 401(k)s and pensions, are often among the most valuable assets a person leaves behind. Yet many people assume these accounts are controlled by their will or trust. In reality, they follow their own set of rules; understanding those...
Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott: Our House
It’s that time of the year again Spring is in the air the daffydills are blumin’ and it’s once again time for spring cleaning. Since the Missus and I have been retired from teaching for eight years, she thinks I’m the one who should be keeping the Stately Motley Manor...
Upcoming Events
BIG BEAR Big Bear Theatre Project: On Golden Pond, June 18-28. Creating Worlds Playwright Festival, Aug. 13-16. tick,tick…BOOM!, Oct. 15-25. A Ghost Story, Dec. 17-20. Big Bear Performing Arts Center. Tickets and more information, bigbeartheatreproject.org. ...
Sheriff’s Log
Editor’s note: As the sheriff’s department is no longer providing their log of calls, the Alpine Mountaineer is compiling Nixle press releases for our readers. DUI crash leaves 2 dead, 1 critically injured On Monday, April 20, at approximately 10:17 a.m., Highland...
Fire prevention focus at combined MAC meeting
By Rhea-Frances Tetley Staff Writer The combined Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) meetings for the Crest Forest and Lake Arrowhead areas was held at the San Moritz Lodge on Thursday, May 7. The evening was filled with important information on the wildfire...
