Rotary: the hinge that turns commitment into action
“I’m going to take you on a journey – where polio has been, where it has brought us and how you can help finish the job.” That’s what Johrita Solari told members of the Rotary Club of Lake Arrowhead at their April 28 meeting. Solari – a past district governor, Rotary...
It wasn’t a typical Bingo evening
By Mary-Justine Lanyon The Masonic Lodge in Twin Peaks was filled with cries of “Wine-O” as Soroptimist International of Rim of the World held their Wine-O Bingo fundraiser on April 24. Richard Pomerantz pulled corks marked with letters and wine varietals. As he...
Bringing Smiles to People’s Faces
By Mary-Justine Lanyon Editor Have you ever seen someone sprint to the dentist’s chair? That’s just what I observed in Bullet Tree Village in Belize while there with HAFDRA (Humanitarian Aid for Development and Relief Agency) earlier this month. Last year’s medical...
Keeping folks warm, safe and dry
By Mary-Justine Lanyon Editor And Rhea-Frances Tetley Staff writer It was a day full of weather surprises: fog, rain, snow and some sun. Despite the forecast, Rebuilding Day 2026 went on as planned. This year Rebuilding Together Mountain Communities had chosen three...









