Lifestyle
Getting a handle on local resources
By Mary-Justine Lanyon The new gym at Rim of the World High School was bustling with activity on May 6 as HAFDRA held its third annual Mountain Health & Resource Fair. About 40 vendors were on hand to share information on the services they offer. Folks...
A sweet end to a year of service
On Monday, May 4, members of the four EarlyAct Clubs at Valley of Enchantment Elementary School enjoyed pizza and ice cream sundaes as a way to celebrate their year of service. The Crestline-Lake Gregory Rotary Club sponsors the clubs in the second, third, fourth and...
Getting an Early Look at College
By Mary-Justine Lanyon It’s not often that middle school students have the opportunity to tour a university. But that’s exactly what 88 students from Mary Putnam Henck Middle School did on April 24 when they too a field trip to Cal State University San...
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...
Engaging children in science
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Staff Writer At the science night held at Valley of Enchantment Elementary School on Wednesday, April 22, each grade level demonstrated fascinating science facts with many hands-on activities. The kindergarteners had a display on ladybugs and...
All mountain communities invited to Mountain Health & Resource Fair
By JULIANNE HOMOKAY Special to the Alpine Mountaineer All but the most privileged among us can have trouble accessing affordable health care. Even with insurance, deductibles can be so intimidating that many avoid seeking the care they need. Several nonprofit...









