Lifestyle
Learning to give yourself the gift of giving
By Mary-Justine Lanyon When you do something for other people, you are actually giving yourself a gift. That’s what Lupe McDonald told the girls who are part of the Soroptimists’ Every Girl Counts program at their Dec. 10 meeting. She challenged the girls: “In...
Turning childhood trauma into help for others
By Mary-Justine Lanyon Some people who experience childhood trauma retreat into themselves. But not author Sara Lynne George, who has returned to her childhood community of Crestline. “I experienced a lot of childhood trauma,” George said. “That has led me to...
Strengthening social bonds during the holidays
By Dr. Nicole Brady Chief Medical Officer UnitedHealthcare Student Resources For many, the holiday season provides a unique opportunity to pause from daily responsibilities and focus on the people who matter most. While gift-giving and festivities are often the...
Rim Ed awards thousands to Rim schools
At the Dec. 20 meeting of the Rim of the World Unified School District board of trustees, members of the Rim of the World Educational Foundation board of directors presented Partnership with Schools awards to the seven campuses. Each campus had submitted an...
Community Care Fund brings hope and help to residents
Mountains Community Hospital Foundation is proud to announce the creation of the Community Care Fund, established in October 2025 through a generous $30,000 donation from a compassionate community supporter. This special fund was created with one heartfelt goal in...
Mediation, a Tool for Peace
By Mary-Justine Lanyon When Nyron McLean, the 2025-2026 governor of Rotary District 5330, became aware of the Art for Peace contest sponsored by a neighboring Rotary district, he decided to hold a similar contest in his own district. District Governor McLean...









