Mountain Events
Backpack giveaway declared a true success
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Staff Writer The ninth annual Dennis Labadie Memorial Backpack Giveaway went off without a hitch on Saturday, Aug. 8, at the Crestline Real Estate office. It was designed to give Rim students an opportunity to begin the school year with...
Bringing the veterans together
By Mary-Justine Lanyon Judy Romero, the new commander of American Legion Post 360, has a dream: To create the Rim of the World Veterans Alliance. “We would stand together at events like Fill the Bus, creating a bigger outreach,” she said at her installation on...
It’s Country Faire time!
The eagerly awaited Country Faire, which takes place over Labor Day each year, is set for Sept. 4 and 5 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Lake Arrowhead Community Presbyterian Church. “This is our 44th year,” said the Rev. Dr. Bill Stanley, the church’s pastor. He...
Run Through the Pines attracts over 400 runners
By DOUGLAS W. MOTLEY Senior Writer The 47th annual Run Through the Pines on Aug. 8 kicked off at 7:58 a.m. following an outstanding rendition of the National Anthem at the starting gate of the 2.7-mile loop around Lake Gregory. Overall winners in the men’s 10k race...
