By Cari Slater Special to the Alpine Mountaineer Jaclyn Loncteaux, the new principal of Lake Arrowhead Elementary School (LAE), has come home. Having grown up in Lake Arrowhead, Loncteaux attended LAE as a student. However, Loncteaux says, “I did not ever plan on...
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Getting students excited about the future
The College & Career Fair held at Rim of the World High School on Thursday, Sept. 28 had something for everyone. The new gym was packed with students (1) who visited with the exhibitors, who ranged from law enforcement – like the FBI – to colleges, attorneys to...
RIM OF THE WORLD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT – New principal approved by the board
By Mary-Justine Lanyon Two of the highlights of the Sept. 14 meeting of the Rim of the World Unified School District’s board of trustees were the approval of Terry Gomes as principal of Mary Putnam Henck Intermediate School (MPH) and the seating of Diane Zhang as the...
The importance of trusts: Beyond wealth and luxury
When the term "trust fund" is mentioned, images of stately mansions and extravagant lifestyles often come to mind. However, the reality is that a trust, or trust fund, is not reserved solely for the wealthy elite. It is a highly valuable and versatile estate planning...
GriefShare helps when you’ve lost a loved one
By Dr. Ginger Gabriel - Special to the Alpine Mountaineer The new 13-week GriefShare support group begins on Sept. 7 and continues on Thursdays from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. GriefShare meets at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, 27415 School Road in Lake Arrowhead. This is a...
Rethinking estate planning: Why you’re never too young to prepare for the future
With inflation increasing by 6.5 percent in 2022 and the cost of necessities like fuel increasing by a staggering 42 percent, financial planning is more important than ever. While most Americans plan for retirement, many neglect another crucial aspect of financial...







