Lifestyle
Kids wrapped in quilts of love
By Dr. Ginger Gabriel Special to the Alpine Mountaineer Children look to the adults in their lives to give them sustenance, safety and love. Nobody has figured out why some people get born into wealth and others born into scarcity. But most sacred scriptures...
An observation about the VA disability investigation
By Mike Brewer Special to the Alpine Mountaineer With a lifelong bent for objectivity and back story truth, I would like to offer some perspective on the Veterans Administration fraud investigations. These are tumultuous times and the myriad of lobbyists and message...
High school seniors invited to apply for funds
Southern California Edison is inviting high school seniors to apply for one of their scholarship awards, which can total $50,000 over four years. SCE will award up to 30 of these awards to students to help them pursue their passion in science, technology, engineering...
Assessing your home for wildfire vulnerabilities
By Mary-Justine Lanyon Since 2014, the Mountain Rim Fire Safe Council has applied for and received grants to help “in a reactive mode – after you get a notice.” That’s what Laura Dyberg, the Council’s president and CEO, said as she announced the formation of a...
What is Rotary International?
You’ve heard about it, you’ve read about it. But you’re still not quite sure what Rotary International is. Rotary International is a global network of over 1.2 million business, professional and community leaders in 170+ countries who volunteer to address humanitarian...
Rural Health Clinic earns 5-Star patient experience rating
Mountains Community Hospital’s Rural Health Clinic has received a 5-Star patient experience rating through the National Rural Rating System, based on patient feedback and established evaluation criteria. While the clinic is honored by the recognition, leadership and...









