Veterans and their families were invited to the Skyforest Elks Lodge 2393 on Veterans Day for a free lunch of a pulled pork sandwich, French fries, baked beans, coleslaw and pickles. More than 80 lunches were served.
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Ask The Realtor – Why the Fed’s rate cut didn’t bring down mortgage rates after the election
After the recent presidential election, the Federal Reserve took a step to address economic concerns by lowering its key interest rate by a quarter point, hoping to signal support for financial markets and encourage lending. Many expected this cut to lead to a...
‘We saw hell, you saw freedom’
By Mary-Justine LanyonEditor Lake Arrowhead resident Mike Hewitt shared his journey in the U.S. Army, which took him to Germany and Vietnam, at the annual Veterans Day observance held at Arrowhead Ridge. The crowd was welcomed by Polly Sauer, who has co-chaired the...
Veteran gets help to retreat and refresh
Nick Nerio (left), commander of American Legion Post 360, presented Michael Brewer, a board member of Elder Warriors Retreat, with a $500 scholarship to present to a veteran. Marine Corps veteran Dale Ele (center) is the recipient of the scholarship, which he will use...
Vietnam is a country, not a war
When Michael Brewer got his “love letter” (draft notice) in the mail, he followed the path of thousands of other young males and joined the United States Marine Corps. Why? Knowing that most 18- and 19-year-old boys were being shipped out to Vietnam in 1967, he...
Estate planning and property tax: The parent-child transfer exclusion
In California, estate planning requires careful consideration of property taxes, especially when passing real estate to heirs. A critical tool in minimizing property tax burdens is the parent-child transfer exclusion, which can help reduce taxes for children...









