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Vol. 4, issue 12<br />
<strong>May</strong><br />
<strong>2019</strong><br />
A Monthly publication serving <strong>Crestline</strong> (incl. V.O.E.), Cedarpines Park, Twin Peaks, Rimforest, <strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Arrowhead</strong>, Blue Jay, Cedar Glen, and Skyforest<br />
Corks and Hops popularity is growing. There has been a year-over-year increase<br />
since its inception. Here, a line starts developing at one of the pour stations. Photo<br />
by Daley Hake.<br />
More Pour Stations For <strong>2019</strong> Corks<br />
& Hops<br />
The summer is right around<br />
the corner which means so is the fun!<br />
Every year, the <strong>Crestline</strong> Chamber<br />
of Commerce hosts its Summer<br />
Series, Corks & Hops. A craft beer<br />
and wine tasting event that’s held<br />
throughout the community of <strong>Crestline</strong>.<br />
This year the Chamber has expanded<br />
the pour stations to eleven<br />
different locations for your enjoyment<br />
including a featured spot on<br />
the beach of <strong>Lake</strong> Gregory. Another<br />
new addition is several gourmet<br />
food trucks throughout town during<br />
the event! As always, the Chamber<br />
sponsors free shuttles to take you<br />
from downtown to Top Town <strong>Crestline</strong><br />
and back to <strong>Lake</strong> Gregory so<br />
you can enjoy the evening safely.<br />
Corks & Hops has become<br />
a summer time fave among locals<br />
and tourists. If you haven’t had a<br />
chance to check it out, we highly<br />
recommend you gather some<br />
friends or family together and enjoy<br />
a relaxing, summer evening as you<br />
<strong>Mountain</strong> <strong>Lifestyle</strong><br />
P.O. Box 2725<br />
Running Springs, CA 92382<br />
ECRWSS<br />
POSTAL CUSTOMER<br />
taste new brews and wines, rock<br />
with live bands, browse local shops<br />
and an artisan market, play a game<br />
or two with new friends and chow<br />
down on some tasty treats. It’s the<br />
perfect summer evening!<br />
The Summer Series dates<br />
this year are June 1st, July 13th,<br />
August 3rd, September 7th and October<br />
5th. You can purchase your<br />
tickets at a discounted rate of $25<br />
online until a week before the event.<br />
Last minute decision to attend?<br />
That’s ok! You can purchase tickets<br />
at the Check-In tables for a reasonable<br />
cost of $35. For more detailed<br />
information and to purchase your<br />
tickets visit corksnhops.com.<br />
PRESRT STD<br />
ECRWSS<br />
U.S. POSTAGE<br />
PAID<br />
EDDM Retail<br />
Over 40 vendors have been slated to inform and educate citizens about all<br />
things health. Health screenings will also be available to all local citizens.<br />
Photo courtesy of Rim Family Services.<br />
<strong>2019</strong> Rim Communities Health &<br />
Resource Fair<br />
by Steven Peter<br />
Saluting Good Health<br />
Come celebrate good health<br />
with your local community plus fun<br />
games, food and great music. The<br />
7th Annual Health Fair will be held<br />
Saturday, <strong>May</strong> 18th from 10AM to<br />
3PM, at the tennis courts and the<br />
skate park next to Goodwin’s Market.<br />
This event always kicks off<br />
the big summer season in <strong>Crestline</strong><br />
with Memorial Day being just a<br />
week later. It will be a fun day with<br />
games, prizes, and lots of health-related<br />
information and resources and<br />
the admission is free!<br />
Screenings for Children,<br />
Optical Screenings, and Blood<br />
Pressure Screenings will be available.<br />
Additionally, Rim Family<br />
Services will award their popular<br />
P.O.C.K.E.T. (Protecting Our Community’s<br />
Kids Every Time) award.<br />
And remember you can nominate<br />
your favorite community members<br />
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:<br />
Pg. 2-Newsbriefs & Updates<br />
Pg. 4-<strong>Mountain</strong> B&G Fundraiser<br />
Pg. 5-Green Valley <strong>Lake</strong> activities<br />
Pg. 6-Info on Hearing Aids<br />
Pg. 7-Rim Nordic opening<br />
Pg. 9-Mike Morrell column<br />
Pg. 11-<strong>Mountain</strong> Artists: Dean Lent<br />
Pg. 13-R.S. Chamber<br />
Pg. 15-Dining Guide<br />
Pg. 16-Local Legend: Cathy Clemens<br />
Pg. 17-Supercharge Your Immune System<br />
Pg. 18-Observing Saturn<br />
Pg. 21-Refrigeration and Food Storage<br />
Pg. 22-Local Worship Services<br />
that give back to the community<br />
through their involvement with<br />
youth and their dedication and hard<br />
work.<br />
There will be a raffle ever<br />
hour, interactive thinking games,<br />
medical screenings for all ages,<br />
and of course good food and music.<br />
There will be information on<br />
healthy eating, healthy living and all<br />
things healthy. There will be many<br />
resources there to answer questions<br />
and expect to find information on<br />
insurance, fire safety, personal safety<br />
from the sheriff’s department,<br />
California Highway Patrol and area<br />
fire departments. Face painting is<br />
available for all kids.<br />
The address is 607 Forest<br />
Shade Road in <strong>Crestline</strong> (next to<br />
<strong>Crestline</strong> Skate Park, and behind<br />
Goodwin’s Market.) For more information,<br />
and booth availability<br />
call (909) 338-6738. There are still<br />
booth rentals available for $25, but<br />
they are going fast.<br />
LOCAL INFO ON<br />
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ROTW Education Found.<br />
is having a Cinco De <strong>May</strong>o<br />
Fiesta<br />
Rim of the World Education Foundation<br />
is having a Cinco de <strong>May</strong>o<br />
Fiesta. The Event will be <strong>May</strong> 5th<br />
at the <strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Arrowhead</strong> Resort &<br />
Spa (27984 SR-189, <strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Arrowhead</strong>)<br />
from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m..<br />
The cost for the Fiesta is $50 per<br />
person.<br />
The afternoon will include entertainment<br />
by Steve Valentine – Gold<br />
medal winning competitive dancer,<br />
Kevin Greenhaw – Classical Guitarist<br />
& Rick Moreno – Groupo<br />
Folklorico de las Montanas.<br />
The menu for the Fiesta is Mixed<br />
green salad, fruit salad, chicken<br />
fajitas, cheese enchiladas, Spanish<br />
rice, refried beans, chips & Salsa,<br />
tres leches cake, coffee and tea service,<br />
cash bar.<br />
Students from the ROP and the<br />
AVID programs will share some<br />
of their experiences they have had<br />
from the monies raised by the Rim<br />
Education Foundation.<br />
Tickets for the Fiesta may be<br />
purchased on line at: http://www.<br />
rimedfoundation.org or Coldwell<br />
Banker in Blue Jay or The <strong>Lake</strong><br />
House in Cedar Glen.<br />
All proceeds from the event will<br />
go directly to education programs<br />
in the Rim of the World Unified<br />
School District, to support Partnership<br />
Grants all Rim USD schools,<br />
technology, Regional Occupation<br />
Program and the AVID program.<br />
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APRIL <strong>2019</strong> ISSUE<br />
News Briefs<br />
<strong>Mountain</strong> Meals On Wheels (<br />
MMOW) starts on it’s 40th year,<br />
providing meals within the mountain<br />
communities since 1979. They<br />
would like to thank all those who<br />
have supported them all these years.<br />
MMOW would like to invite the<br />
resident communities to a 40th Anniversary<br />
Celebration on Sunday,<br />
<strong>May</strong> 19, <strong>2019</strong>, from 4:00 p.m. to<br />
7:00 p.m. at the <strong>Mountain</strong> Communities<br />
Senior Center, located at 675<br />
Grandview in Twin Peaks. Delicious<br />
spaghetti with meat and vegetarian<br />
sauces, prepared by the phenomenal<br />
chef Thacker Whyte, there<br />
will be salad, dessert and beverage<br />
will be served. Tickets are available<br />
at the door, $10 for adults and $5<br />
for children.<br />
If you or someone you know is<br />
in need of this program, or would<br />
like to join the dedicated team of<br />
drivers, please call (909) 436-8065.<br />
Further information may be found<br />
on the website, http://www.mountainmealsonwheels.org<br />
<strong>May</strong> 27th<br />
<strong>Crestline</strong> Senior Citizens will<br />
hold a Memorial Service At<br />
<strong>Lake</strong> Gregory. To honor our<br />
Vets & Military. For more details<br />
Contact Leisure Shores Senior<br />
Center at 909-338-5036<br />
News Briefs<br />
Norton Auto Works<br />
Domestic and Import • Service & Repair<br />
Inc. snowblowers & chainsaws<br />
Joel Norton • Rebecca Norton<br />
owner/mechanics<br />
2651 B Secret Dr.<br />
Running Springs, CA 92382<br />
(909)867-AUTO (2886)<br />
Rotary Club Of <strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Arrowhead</strong>’s<br />
Art And Wine<br />
Festival<br />
Now in its 38th year, the Festival<br />
has become a “Must Attend” Southern<br />
California Event. The event will<br />
be on Saturday <strong>May</strong> 18th from 10<br />
am until 6 pm and Sunday <strong>May</strong><br />
19th from Sunday from 10 am until<br />
4 pm.<br />
The event has dramatically expanded<br />
and is now attracting exceptional<br />
artistic talent, in various medias.<br />
The Festival now also draws<br />
some of the top-quality regional<br />
wine producers that have come to<br />
the area to highlight their vintages.<br />
Planned for the event will be wine<br />
tasting and craft beer producers, as<br />
well as fine art, entertainment, and<br />
a silent auction. Additionally, there<br />
will be a VIP Patio on the shores of<br />
<strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Arrowhead</strong> at the private ALA<br />
Tavern Bay Beach Club. Boat rides<br />
from <strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Arrowhead</strong> Village to<br />
the Festival and back are included<br />
with admission, which is just $10.<br />
Imagine perusing great art while<br />
tasting wonderful wine — all presented<br />
in the visually stunning setting<br />
of a beautiful lake surrounded<br />
by forest and majestic mountains.<br />
This renowned ever-popular event<br />
attracts art patrons and tourists<br />
from all over the Southwest United<br />
States. Don’t forget live entertainment<br />
and delicious food thrown<br />
into the mix which complements<br />
your overall experience.<br />
Spring Plant Sale<br />
Heaps Peak Arboretum Native<br />
Plant Sale<br />
The Rim of the World Interpretive<br />
Association is having their Spring<br />
Plant Sale at the Heaps Peak Arboretum<br />
on Saturday, <strong>May</strong> 25, starting<br />
at 9 am.<br />
Come early for best selection of<br />
native plants, shrubs, seeds, and a<br />
limited number of white, pink, or<br />
red dogwood. All proceeds from<br />
this sale directly benefit the arboretum.<br />
Call Elaine Shaw at 909-867-7187<br />
for more information.<br />
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<strong>Lake</strong> Gregory is expecting even bigger crowds this tear as the word is now<br />
out. Take notice, the lake is full! Summer is just around the corner! Photo<br />
courtesy of <strong>Lake</strong> Gregory Rescreation.<br />
<strong>Lake</strong> Gregory Events for <strong>May</strong> <strong>2019</strong><br />
Cinco De <strong>May</strong>o Event –<br />
Sunday, <strong>May</strong> 5th<br />
For the very first time <strong>Lake</strong><br />
Gregory will be hosting a great<br />
and entertaining Cinco De <strong>May</strong>o<br />
bash on the Beach Club Deck on<br />
Sunday, <strong>May</strong> 5th from 4pm-7pm.<br />
The ever-popular Sixty Grit Band<br />
will be playing live music from the<br />
stage. Entry is to the event is free to<br />
guests. Street Wise Tacos will have<br />
its truck and will be selling gourmet<br />
tacos and the Beach Club Bar will<br />
be selling beer, wine and specialty<br />
drinks in honor of the popular holiday.<br />
Summer Concert Series and<br />
The <strong>Crestline</strong> Fresh Market<br />
— Every Friday all Summer long<br />
The Summer Concert Series<br />
and the <strong>Crestline</strong> Fresh Market<br />
will be starting up Memorial Day<br />
Weekend on Friday <strong>May</strong> 25th and<br />
continue every Friday night until<br />
September 20, <strong>2019</strong>.<br />
<strong>Lake</strong> Gregory is pleased to<br />
be partnering again this year with<br />
the crestline fresh market to offer<br />
a stellar experience to both locals<br />
and visitors on every friday night<br />
of summer. From 5pm-9pm each<br />
week the <strong>Crestline</strong> Fresh Market<br />
will be offering a variety of fresh<br />
produce vendors alongside artisan<br />
craft and food vendors in the north<br />
parking lot of <strong>Lake</strong> Gregory. Park-<br />
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Framing<br />
ing is free and people of all ages are<br />
welcome to come.<br />
Also, continuing with the<br />
new tradition, <strong>Lake</strong> Gregory will<br />
host the Summer Concert Series<br />
with great live local bands from<br />
6:00-9:30pm each week. This entertainment<br />
will take place on the<br />
Beach Club Deck adjacent to the<br />
North Parking Lot. Each week the<br />
series will feature some incredibly<br />
talented bands and musicians. Entry<br />
to this event is free and people<br />
of all ages are welcome to attend.<br />
The Beach Club Bar will be<br />
serving beer and wine at reasonable<br />
prices. This year guests will be allowed<br />
to pre-reserve a table of eight<br />
for $50 for all concerts online or<br />
over the phone. Details about the<br />
reservations will be available on the<br />
website and Facebook pages.<br />
Annual Spring Trout Derby<br />
– Saturday, <strong>May</strong> 18th<br />
And, don’t miss <strong>Lake</strong> Gregory’s<br />
Annual Spring Trout Derby<br />
which usually takes place on Memorial<br />
Day weekend, but is being<br />
moved up a week this year to Saturday,<br />
<strong>May</strong> 18th from 7am to 2pm.<br />
Prizes will be awarded for the top<br />
three longest fish in adult and youth<br />
categories. Details are available on<br />
the <strong>Lake</strong> Gregory website and registration<br />
for that event is now open.<br />
The website is www.lakegregoryrecreation.com<br />
Serving The <strong>Mountain</strong>s For Over 46 Years<br />
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Fax (909) 589-0166<br />
Terisa Bonito, Long Time Local<br />
Banker, Set To Retire<br />
Terisa Bonito, of First Foundation<br />
Bank of Running Springs,<br />
is set to retire on <strong>May</strong> 30th. Terisa<br />
is known not only throughout the<br />
whole town of Running Springs,<br />
and Arrowbear <strong>Lake</strong>, but with all<br />
her service activities and volunteerism,<br />
she is known well throughout<br />
the whole mountain.<br />
Terisa first moved to our<br />
community in November 1990. Her<br />
boss at the time had a cabin in Running<br />
Springs and Terisa fell in love<br />
with peacefulness of the mountains<br />
as well as the beautiful trees during<br />
her visits to the area.<br />
Terisa is currently the Vice<br />
President and Branch Manager<br />
of First Foundation Bank in Running<br />
Springs. Terisa started in the<br />
banking industry in 1978 at United<br />
California Bank in Covina, was<br />
placed in the Officer Development<br />
program in 1980 and became a consumer<br />
loan officer in an auto dealer<br />
center of the bank. Contrary to her<br />
caring and helpful personality, she<br />
was charged with repossessing vehicles<br />
and collecting loans for many<br />
years. She later went to the Bank<br />
of Redlands and became manager<br />
of its Consumer Loan Center. After<br />
her former bosses hired her at Redlands<br />
Centennial Bank, she commuted<br />
from Arrowbear for 11 years<br />
until 2001 when she was hired to be<br />
the branch manager at the Interlaken<br />
Branch of First <strong>Mountain</strong> Bank.<br />
After three months in Big Bear, Terisa<br />
was asked to manage the Running<br />
Springs Branch. Having saved<br />
a significant amount of time commuting<br />
to Big Bear, she decided to<br />
spend time assisting community organizations.<br />
Terisa attended Chamber<br />
of Commerce Board Meetings<br />
and later served as President for<br />
two terms and Secretary for at least<br />
eleven to twelve years. She has also<br />
been involved with the <strong>Mountain</strong><br />
Rim Fire Safe Council and also assists<br />
with the annual Pine Cone Fesby<br />
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Terisa Bonito-First Foundation Bank<br />
tival. Additionally, Terisa serves<br />
on the Arrowbear Water Board as<br />
well as <strong>Mountain</strong> Transit’s Board.<br />
She feels strongly that individuals<br />
must invest time in the community<br />
and she certainly has done that.<br />
Over the years of living<br />
and actively serving the community,<br />
Terisa has experienced many<br />
things—both happy and sad times<br />
in our communities. She feels the<br />
“sense of community” is one of<br />
the best things about the Running<br />
Springs Area. Unlike her time living<br />
in Rancho Cucamonga, people<br />
know each other up here and are<br />
here to help as well as support each<br />
other. Terisa still tears up at the<br />
thought of the two disastrous fires<br />
she has experienced during her<br />
years on the mountain as she recalls<br />
numerous customers coming in and<br />
sharing their stories of losing their<br />
property as a result of those fires.<br />
As many know, Terisa is<br />
retiring from both the Running<br />
Springs Area Chamber of Commerce<br />
Board at the end of her current<br />
term in October as well as from<br />
First Foundation Bank next spring.<br />
She looks forward to purchasing a<br />
travel trailer and seeing all of the<br />
wonderful places our country has<br />
to offer with her husband. In honor<br />
of her contributions to our community,<br />
the Running Springs Area<br />
Chamber of Commerce honored<br />
Terisa as co-Grand Marshal of the<br />
<strong>Mountain</strong> Top Days Parade in August.<br />
Bowl 2 Games, Get One Free<br />
Monday - Thursday before 3PM<br />
don’t miss out!<br />
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11am-midnight • Saturday<br />
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Fundraiser slated for <strong>Mountain</strong><br />
Communities Boys and Girls Club<br />
On Saturday, <strong>May</strong> 11, <strong>2019</strong>,<br />
the Boys & Girls Club of the <strong>Mountain</strong><br />
Communities will hold its annual<br />
“Bids for Kids” Fundraiser. The<br />
event will be held from 5:00 p.m.<br />
to 9:00 p.m., at the <strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Arrowhead</strong><br />
Resort & Spa in <strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Arrowhead</strong>.<br />
The winner of the game board<br />
grand prize will be announced at the<br />
close of the event.<br />
The menu will include your<br />
choice of appetizers: Tuscan Basil<br />
Bruschetta - Aged Balsamic Reduction,<br />
Feta Provato Spanakopita or<br />
Vegetable Spring Rolls, also included<br />
- Sichuan Sweet and Sour garden<br />
salad of tomato, cucumber, carrot,<br />
and Spring Mesclun.<br />
The choice of entrees are:<br />
Beef Bourguignon (Braised Beef<br />
Tips, Wild Cremini, Pinot Noir Reduction,<br />
Cappelli D’Angelo), Chipotle<br />
Cream Wild Mushroom Ravioli<br />
with Roasted Heirloom Peppers,<br />
Basil Chiffonade, Apricot Adobo<br />
Salmon with Forbidden Rice, Haricot<br />
Vert or Sea Salt Miso Glazed<br />
Chicken with Basmati Rice, Haricot<br />
Vert Dessert Tiramisu de Veneto,<br />
Savoiardi, Cocoa, Mascarpone.<br />
The LIVE Auction will offer<br />
winery tours, hotel stays, helicopter<br />
rides of Las Vegas by Mercy Air,<br />
Angel vs. Red Sox baseball tickets,<br />
a VIP table at the <strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Arrowhead</strong><br />
Village Concert Series, Pala Casino<br />
and Morongo Casino stays, and<br />
annual passes to SkyPark at Santa’s<br />
Village, among many other items.<br />
Two Boys and Girls Club<br />
members will be featured, Superhero<br />
Boy Austin and Superhero Girl<br />
Emma. The Master of Ceremonies/<br />
Auctioneer as the “Monopoly Man”<br />
is Carl Uhrmann<br />
Guests will be able to revisit<br />
their childhood while celebrating<br />
kids in the affected communities<br />
with a board game- themed fundraising<br />
effort. Event attendees and<br />
residents of <strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Arrowhead</strong>, <strong>Crestline</strong>,<br />
and Running Springs and surrounding<br />
communities will experience<br />
an interactive affair with the<br />
iconic themes of Jail (Go Directly<br />
To or Get Out Of), participants can<br />
visit and see their friends in jail<br />
for a photo opportunity of fun and<br />
laughter and a Live Auction by a<br />
Monopoly man lookalike auctioneer,<br />
complete with top hat and monocle.<br />
The Community Chest will<br />
have a plethora of amazing silent<br />
auction and raffle items (amusement<br />
parks, hotel staycations, shopping<br />
sprees, destination visits, and<br />
more). Ticket buyers will also be<br />
able to select their dining location<br />
at “Park Place” or “Marvin Gardens”<br />
tables. Décor will showcase<br />
oversized board game player pieces<br />
like dice, top hat, wheelbarrow, and<br />
race car, among others. The guest<br />
that amasses the most money and/or<br />
real estate at the event will win the<br />
Grand Prize.<br />
This year’s sponsors include<br />
Rim Forest Lumber, <strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Arrowhead</strong><br />
Country Club, Mercy Air,<br />
Kimpton’s La Peer Hotel West Hollywood,<br />
CA Home Spas & Patio,<br />
Coldwell Banker, Tige Licato, the<br />
Iacono family, and Serenity Lodge.<br />
The event is being coordinated by<br />
the Boys & Girls Club Event committee,<br />
Paula Crate, Tracey Moore,<br />
Carol Sharp, Arlene Marquez and<br />
produced by Diane Phillippe and<br />
Steve Valentine with décor by Betsy<br />
Allen of Rosy Bouquet.<br />
The Boys and Girls Club<br />
mission is to enable all young people,<br />
especially those who need us<br />
most, to reach their full potential as<br />
productive, caring, responsible citizens.<br />
It is an affordable after-school<br />
enrichment, youth programming<br />
and wellness platform across four<br />
outlets. These include LAE (<strong>Lake</strong><br />
<strong>Arrowhead</strong> Elementary), Charles<br />
Hoffman Elementary in Running<br />
Springs, VOE (Valley of Enchantment<br />
Elementary) in <strong>Crestline</strong> and<br />
the IACONO <strong>Crestline</strong> Club &<br />
Teen Mentoring Center. Programs<br />
like “Power Hour,” “Virtues,” “Diversity,”<br />
and “Healthy Habits” will<br />
be able to continue at all four locations<br />
from funds raised at the <strong>May</strong><br />
11 event.<br />
You can purchase tickets<br />
online at www.mcbgc.org for more<br />
info. Tickets are $65 admission or<br />
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The Merry Month of <strong>May</strong> in Green<br />
Valley <strong>Lake</strong><br />
by Sandi Huckaby<br />
As the beautiful spring days<br />
awaken us from our long winter<br />
slumber, there is a flurry of activities<br />
going on this month. The lake<br />
will officially be open and wellstocked<br />
with fish <strong>May</strong> 31. There<br />
are two places to get more information<br />
on this: www.gvlfishing.<br />
com and www.gvltackle.com. Or<br />
you can just go into the Green Valley<br />
<strong>Lake</strong> Market and chat with Alex<br />
or Richard. Folks can also rent a<br />
boat to enjoy the lake in this pristine<br />
mountain environment.<br />
<strong>Mountain</strong> Rim Fire Safe<br />
Council will send around a chipper<br />
following the <strong>May</strong> 19th registration<br />
deadline to help remove all the fallen<br />
branches that litter the ground.<br />
It’s been a harsh winter and there<br />
is much to clean up. Homeowners<br />
are asked to do two things: 1) gather<br />
up these branches and put them<br />
curbside for the chipper crew, and<br />
2) call the Fire Safe Council or register<br />
online to sign up for this program,<br />
which is free; provide your<br />
address so the chipper crew will<br />
know which lots need chipping.<br />
Sign up at www.FREEchipping.org<br />
or call 866-923-3473.<br />
There are lovely hiking trails<br />
around Green Valley <strong>Lake</strong>. Pick up<br />
a map of these trails at the market<br />
and go enjoy the great outdoors.<br />
On the website green-valley-lake.<br />
com there are hiking trail maps, a<br />
page on bird identification and two<br />
pages on wildflower identification.<br />
Memorial Day weekend there will<br />
be a Rummage Sale at the Clubhouse<br />
by the lake to raise money for<br />
the <strong>Mountain</strong> Community Alliance.<br />
So, clean out those closets, cupboards,<br />
drawers and bookshelves<br />
and bring your donations down to<br />
the Community Garden on Friday,<br />
<strong>May</strong> 24, or bring them Saturday<br />
morning to the Clubhouse.<br />
Also, Memorial Day week-<br />
end is the fabulous Artisan Tour.<br />
Pick up maps at the GVL market<br />
and tour around the town to the various<br />
artists’ residences and browse<br />
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You will find the most exquisite<br />
handmade candles, jewelry, clothing,<br />
crocheted afghans and scarves,<br />
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Hearing Loss & the Brain<br />
Ever notice how some<br />
adults get distracted or tired easily?<br />
It may have to do with changes in<br />
their brains that are related to hearing<br />
loss. Here’s a peek inside the<br />
brain of someone with hearing loss.<br />
How does hearing affect the brain<br />
in the first place?<br />
First, we should look at how<br />
the brain processes sound in adults.<br />
Researchers have studied, and<br />
continue to study, how and where<br />
sounds are processed and perceived<br />
by the brain. They’ve found that<br />
there’s a link between hearing and<br />
cognition - the brain’s process of<br />
perceiving and understanding.<br />
Thanks to magnetic imaging,<br />
scientists can watch the brain<br />
and see how it activates in response<br />
to certain sounds. They’ve discovered<br />
that we don’t hear with just<br />
one part of our brain. The process<br />
of hearing also stimulates other<br />
brain areas.<br />
For ex<strong>amp</strong>le, when a researcher<br />
said a simple word, it activated<br />
the auditory cortex. The auditory<br />
cortex was where that word<br />
was technically heard. But a few<br />
other areas of the brain also lit up<br />
in the cerebral cortex. Those areas<br />
were where that word was understood,<br />
perceived or cognitively<br />
connected.<br />
Scientists believe there’s<br />
a dual-track association between<br />
hearing and cognition. Sound activates<br />
the auditory cortex; the cerebral<br />
cortex and cognitive processes<br />
influence how we hear.<br />
We rely on cognitive elements<br />
of the brain, like working<br />
memory and life experiences, to understand<br />
a conversation in a noisy<br />
place. Surprisingly, only 10% of<br />
understanding speech in a noisy environment<br />
is by the actual hearing<br />
capacity.<br />
So, what happens to the<br />
brain when hearing is impaired?<br />
Because there is a decline<br />
in sound stimuli and sensory deprivation,<br />
hearing loss can lead to<br />
structural and functional changes<br />
in the brain. There can be reduced<br />
connectivity, brain signal decline,<br />
deterioration of the auditory cortex<br />
(which is the part of the brain that<br />
hears) and a reduction in overall<br />
brain volume. These structural and<br />
functional changes can affect the<br />
brain’s capacity to process and perceive<br />
sounds and may contribute to<br />
cognitive decline.<br />
The brain is forced to compensate<br />
for these losses by activating<br />
alternative circuits. It enlists<br />
accessory neuron networks and that<br />
means increased cognitive effort<br />
is needed to weed out irrelevant<br />
sounds, like background noise, and<br />
more concentration is needed for<br />
hearing.A high cognitive effort reduces<br />
the amount of brain resources<br />
available to process everything<br />
else. So, things like concentration,<br />
memory and planning may be affected.<br />
It’s easier to get distracted.<br />
And constantly decoding and processing<br />
sounds can take up a lot of<br />
mental resources and can be tiring.<br />
How can this type of cognitive<br />
decline be prevented?<br />
Treatment of hearing loss<br />
can help keep the brain functioning<br />
at an ideal level and can contribute<br />
to a good quality of life. There are<br />
many hearing solutions and are they<br />
are highly effective. In fact, 95%<br />
of people with hearing loss can be<br />
helped by hearing aids.<br />
It’s important to identify and<br />
treat hearing loss early. The longer<br />
treatment is neglected, the more<br />
challenging it can be for the brain to<br />
relearn and repair itself. Like physical<br />
therapy after a surgery, consistent<br />
use of hearing aids is essential<br />
in a successful treatment plan.<br />
All ages can participate in the fun at Rim Nordic. Here two of the youngest<br />
racers use their experience in bikes. Courtesy of Rim Nordic (Bev Brown)<br />
Rim Nordic Bike Park Opening Day<br />
Memorial Weekend – <strong>May</strong> 25-27th, <strong>2019</strong><br />
Rim Nordic Ski Area, Inc.,<br />
located on Hwy 18, five miles east<br />
of Running Springs, directly across<br />
the street from Snow Valley <strong>Mountain</strong><br />
Resort will be rolling over to<br />
its summer season of mountain bike<br />
riding and racing. Trail work has<br />
begun as Rim Nordic gets ready for<br />
opening day. After the wild winter<br />
weather, summer season will be<br />
welcomed.<br />
Rim Nordic has been promoting<br />
mountain bike races and<br />
trail runs for over 25 years. The site<br />
is open for mountain bike riding in<br />
summer, weekends only from 9am-<br />
4pm through Labor Day with a trail<br />
pass cost of $10; youth ages 12-18<br />
only $5 and kids 11 & under are<br />
free. Season passes for riding are<br />
only $60.<br />
There are over 15 miles of<br />
trails, ranging from beginner to expert,<br />
with lots of technical singletrack<br />
and fire roads that are closed<br />
to vehicles. Because there are no lift<br />
services, the trails are cross-country<br />
oriented. Some endurance is advised.<br />
Rim Nordic is home to the<br />
annual Pine Cone Festival …..October<br />
5th will be the 13th annual<br />
event with over 100 booths, activities,<br />
food, entertainment and much,<br />
much more. Check out the info at<br />
www.pineconefestival.org<br />
Just a reminder, every XC<br />
bike event this summer will host<br />
FREE Kid’s races. Get those kids<br />
tricycles and bicycles out for some<br />
fun, with free t-shirts and medals<br />
to those entering …. everyone is a<br />
winner! Helmets are required as<br />
well as a signed release. Register<br />
on race days. Event dates are <strong>May</strong><br />
19, July 14, August 11 and September<br />
8.<br />
For more information and<br />
the racing schedule, visit the website<br />
at www.rimnordic.com, mountain<br />
bike page.<br />
Singletrack racing in Rim Nordic.<br />
Courtesy of Bev Brown(Rim Nordic)<br />
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Barbara’s<br />
Treasure Box...<br />
full of THIS and THAT<br />
“Bernie” My Love…<br />
He Lives!!<br />
Anyone who knows me,<br />
will identify me as a fresh water<br />
fish hobbyist. I have had aquariums<br />
since I was first married, when<br />
I purchased a 10-gallon tank for my<br />
husband for Father’s Day. We had<br />
many sizes of fish and tanks over<br />
the years and learned about the upkeep<br />
and fun they can be. I love the<br />
bubbly sound of the air hose and the<br />
colorful decorations and greenery<br />
for the fish to swim round and chase<br />
each other. Fish tanks take a lot<br />
of time and effort to keep but they<br />
bring a lot of joy too. Believe it or<br />
not, fish are smart and can connect<br />
with their owners.<br />
The biggest fish in my<br />
aquarium is a Rasboras (species<br />
name). “Bernie”, who is a bottom<br />
dweller and 3” long is four years old<br />
and that is rare for any freshwater<br />
fish. He has a real personality and<br />
because of how he responds to me,<br />
he has become one of my favorites.<br />
Bernie has amazing moving<br />
eyes that follow me as I walk to and<br />
fro. This fish has personality and<br />
I have grown to love him over the<br />
years. I talk to him everyday and he<br />
follows my finger as I slide it from<br />
one side to the other. We have a<br />
personal connection.<br />
One morning, I couldn’t<br />
find him in the tank. I looked everywhere.<br />
No Bernie. Then I spotted<br />
him in the corner behind the filter.<br />
He was hiding, laying upside down,<br />
and not moving, which isn’t a good<br />
sign. My heart sank. I checked his<br />
body for movement. The only thing<br />
I could see was that his gills were<br />
moving just a bit. He was dying.<br />
His eyes looked at me as though he<br />
was saying goodbye and I cried.<br />
Bernie and friend<br />
I saw his mouth open up<br />
as he gasped for air and that gave<br />
me the idea to get some of the flake<br />
food and drop it into his mouth. He<br />
actually ate it! A good sign…<br />
The next morning, I rushed<br />
to the tank to see how he was. Still<br />
upside down and looking at me, I<br />
saw that he hadn’t moved at all. I<br />
hand fed him again and he responded<br />
by taking the food.<br />
Bernie stayed there behind<br />
the filter, just floating on the top of<br />
the water, for three days. Each day<br />
I thought it would be his last.<br />
I am an artist, so I sat next<br />
to the tank and created a pencil<br />
sketch because I wanted a memory<br />
of him…then taped it on the tank<br />
facing towards him.<br />
The following day I saw<br />
him come out of hiding and he was<br />
swimming next to the new fish! I<br />
moved that sketch from one place<br />
to another and he followed. BER-<br />
NIE found a buddy! A reason to<br />
live!<br />
It is incredible that he still<br />
lives, and all because of his personality<br />
to make friends with the<br />
sketch. Bernie had enough intelligence<br />
to know that he was lonely …<br />
Today he is swimming<br />
around happily and doing well.<br />
Meantime, I am searching fish<br />
stores for a living Rasboras to excite<br />
and “buddy- up” to my little<br />
friend.<br />
There’s a lesson for everyone<br />
in this story. By having friends,<br />
we can be more content, happier<br />
and living a fuller life because we<br />
have someone to share our lives<br />
with - we can choose not to be lonely.<br />
If Bernie can regain his life<br />
by accepting a new friend (even a<br />
simple drawing), then we can too!<br />
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MOUNTAIN GARDENING<br />
BY susan c<strong>amp</strong>bell & michelle martinez<br />
The Life of a Daffodil<br />
They’re everywhere in<br />
spring, and they’re beautiful: daffodils<br />
(genus narcissus). There are<br />
countless species, and thousands<br />
of hybrids. These perennials multiply<br />
in two ways: by bulb division<br />
(asexual cloning), where the<br />
resulting flower is an exact copy<br />
of its predecessor; by seed (sexually),<br />
developed in the seed pod<br />
behind the petals, where different<br />
new flowers will result. Few seeds<br />
will naturally pollinate and it can<br />
take about five years for a bulb to<br />
form and the first flower to bloom.<br />
Daffodils are toxic and non-edible.<br />
Squirrels and deer avoid eating<br />
daffodils because of poisonous<br />
crystals in the bulbs and leaves, as<br />
should pets.<br />
Spring<br />
Bulbs are one of the first<br />
flowers to appear as temperatures<br />
slowly increase. Daffodils will generally<br />
last three weeks before they<br />
begin wilting and dying back. After<br />
the flower has wilted, the flower<br />
can be deadheaded. This helps focus<br />
the plant’s energy on re-building<br />
the bulb for next year’s flower,<br />
rather than sending energy to the<br />
seeds.<br />
Don’t cut back the leaves<br />
until they’ve totally died back.<br />
Bulbs need time after blooming to<br />
gather and store energy for next<br />
year’s bloom. Bulb experts encourage<br />
watering the withering plant in<br />
dry conditions. This will help the<br />
bulbs draw in nutrients needed for<br />
the next season. Once the foliage is<br />
completely withered it’s safe to trim<br />
back to soil levels. If the flowers<br />
did not perform well, consider applying<br />
a low-nitrogen, high-potash<br />
(potassium) fertilizer after flowering.<br />
Otherwise, add bone meal.<br />
Bulb growth includes the<br />
production of smaller bulbs. It’s<br />
a good idea to separate the bulbs<br />
every three to four years, providing<br />
them with the needed space to<br />
encourage larger healthy blooms.<br />
After the leaves have died back,<br />
dig up the bulbs and gently pull<br />
the clumps apart. Remove dirt and<br />
debris and allow them to dry in a<br />
cool ventilated area. Save them for<br />
autumn planting. While smaller<br />
Photo by Jordan Zarate<br />
bulbs may not produce for a couple<br />
of years, larger bulbs will provide<br />
new flowers next season.<br />
Summer<br />
During this time the bulb<br />
stores the energy it has gathered<br />
and lies in wait for the next growing<br />
season. As summer comes to<br />
a close, local garden centers begin<br />
carrying one to three different varieties<br />
of daffodil bulbs. Consider<br />
buying bulbs directly from daffodil<br />
growers -- either through mail catalogues<br />
or the internet. Here you’ll<br />
find countless amazing varieties.<br />
Daffodils come in a many colors,<br />
including yellow, orange, white,<br />
pinks and corals. Similar to a brown<br />
onion, newly purchased bulbs<br />
should be dry but not shriveled. A<br />
bulb should not have any sprouting<br />
leaves or roots, nor have moldy soft<br />
spots.<br />
Autumn<br />
Autumn is bulb planting time. Plant<br />
bulbs two to four weeks before first<br />
frost. The Farmer’s Almanac lists<br />
October 21 as <strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Arrowhead</strong>’s<br />
first frost date.<br />
Check packaging for planting instructions.<br />
In general, daffodils do<br />
best when planted in well-draining<br />
soil, in full or partial shade. Plant<br />
bulbs two to five times their own<br />
depth, three to six inches apart. Add<br />
a scant amount of bulb fertilizer to<br />
the soil, if needed. Wear protective<br />
gloves to avoid possible skin irritation.<br />
Daffodil Life: cont. on pg. 7<br />
Daffodil Life: from page 6<br />
Winter<br />
During winter, the bulbs chill. This<br />
chill time is needed for the flower to<br />
bloom. With the advantage of cold<br />
winters, mountain gardeners can<br />
count on great daffodils each year.<br />
Our down-the-hill neighbors don’t<br />
get the necessary chill time. There,<br />
bulbs must be dug out and placed in<br />
cold storage to experience the necessary<br />
chill time.<br />
And the cycle repeats.<br />
<strong>May</strong> To Do List<br />
Divide Perennials such as<br />
Yarrow (Achillea spp.); wormwood<br />
(Artemisia spp); shasta daisy<br />
(Chrysanthemum spp.); bee balm<br />
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black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia spp.);<br />
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Cut back woody growth on<br />
native perennials like sage (Salvia),<br />
buckwheat (Eriogonum) and<br />
mountain bugler (Penstemon rostriflorus).<br />
Spring pruning encourages<br />
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Prune spring-flowering<br />
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Unless using cold weather protection,<br />
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The wet winter means there<br />
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the removal of junipers and manzanita<br />
within 15 feet of a structure,<br />
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Contrary to what you may have<br />
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Reducing these fuels creates<br />
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risk that fire will spread from one<br />
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important paperwork and possessions,<br />
including state licensing<br />
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documents required to do business<br />
in California.<br />
This year, I am authoring SB<br />
601, which aims to provide some<br />
relief during this process. It would<br />
allow state agencies and departments<br />
to waive or reduce fees for<br />
businesses or entrepreneurs having<br />
to replace licenses within one year<br />
following displacement after a federal<br />
or state-declared disaster.<br />
It is difficult to fathom having<br />
to rebuild entire lives after a catastrophe.<br />
As Californians, we are<br />
all in these recovery efforts together.<br />
As part of that process, the state<br />
should provide what relief it can to<br />
help these individuals and communities<br />
thrive again.<br />
Steven Greenhut, western<br />
region director for the R Street Institute,<br />
sponsor of SB 601, says,<br />
“Sen. Morrell’s SB 601 seems like a<br />
small thing, but it can be a big help.<br />
The average licensing fee in California<br />
is nearly $500 – not much in<br />
the context of a fire-ravaged house<br />
perhaps, but enough to impose<br />
hardship when people are trying to<br />
rebuild their lives in the middle of<br />
a disaster. Reducing or eliminating<br />
fees is not only an act of good faith<br />
by government officials, but it can<br />
help get people back to work as<br />
soon as possible. It also encourages<br />
people to play by the rules.”<br />
Business Relief: cont. on page 11<br />
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<strong>Mountain</strong> History Museum Opening Memorial Day<br />
weekend<br />
Museum seeking<br />
new docents<br />
By Louise Cecil<br />
The <strong>Mountain</strong> History Museum<br />
in <strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Arrowhead</strong> will be<br />
reopening for the summer season<br />
beginning Memorial Day weekend.<br />
The museum, which is operated<br />
by the Rim of the World Historical<br />
Society, (ROWHS) has displays on<br />
history with a mountain connection.<br />
The ROWHS is a grass<br />
roots organization that began in<br />
<strong>Crestline</strong> as the Crest Forest Historical<br />
Society in 1986. Its goal is<br />
to preserve and share the San Bernardino<br />
<strong>Mountain</strong>s’ rich history.<br />
The organization was honored as<br />
the 2017 Non-Profit of the Year by<br />
the <strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Arrowhead</strong> Area Chamber<br />
of Commerce<br />
The museum volunteers are<br />
hosting a “Coffee with the Volunteers”<br />
for those who may be interested<br />
in donating some of their time<br />
to this worthy venture on Saturday,<br />
<strong>May</strong> 4th, 10:00 at the museum, located<br />
at 27176 Peninsula Drive in<br />
<strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Arrowhead</strong>. Volunteers have<br />
the opportunity to donate a little<br />
or a lot of their time and talents.<br />
ROWHS invites you to consider<br />
volunteering and sharing mountain<br />
history with locals and visitors who<br />
come to the museum, as it is meaningful<br />
way to serve the mountain<br />
community.<br />
ROWHS needs docents to<br />
fill 3-hour shifts on Friday, Saturday<br />
and Sundays from Memorial Day<br />
weekend though mid-October. And<br />
to help at special events throughout<br />
the summer. For more information,<br />
please contact Cindy Burnett (909)<br />
273-4291 or cindyburnett123@<br />
gmail.com or come to the <strong>May</strong> 4th<br />
Coffee.<br />
Docents are educated about<br />
the displays, so they feel comfortable<br />
sharing the information with<br />
the visitors. If you wish to learn<br />
more about local history, this is a<br />
good and fun way to do it with others<br />
who also have an interest in the<br />
communities past.<br />
The Rim of the World Historical<br />
Society will be sponsoring<br />
the Antique and Wooden Boat Show<br />
in June at <strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Arrowhead</strong>, plus it<br />
will have numerous special days,<br />
such as Smokey Bear’s Birthday,<br />
the July 4th Ice Cream Social and<br />
other events throughout the season.<br />
The museum opens to the<br />
public on Saturday, <strong>May</strong> 25, and be<br />
open every Saturday and Sunday<br />
from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. plus<br />
this year adding every Friday. It is<br />
also be open holiday Mondays. It<br />
offers free off-street parking and<br />
free entry. The museum is located at<br />
27176 Peninsula Drive, around the<br />
corner from Mary Putnam Henck<br />
Middle School in <strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Arrowhead</strong>.<br />
The <strong>Mountain</strong> History Museum’s<br />
members-only pre-opening<br />
extravaganza is fast approaching on<br />
<strong>May</strong> 24 from 5-7 p.m. at the museum.<br />
It is excited to share its winter’s<br />
efforts of the designs and the installation<br />
of new exhibits first with its<br />
members; the night before the museum<br />
opens to the public.<br />
ROWHS invites all museum<br />
members to come and see the<br />
new exhibits. All museum members<br />
will receive a 10% discount on<br />
items purchased in the gift store.<br />
Memorial Day Service<br />
Planned By <strong>Crestline</strong><br />
Seniors<br />
On Monday, <strong>May</strong> 27th, the<br />
annual Memorial Day Service will<br />
be held honoring our veterans and<br />
active service members, especially<br />
those who gave their lives, so we<br />
are able to live our lives in peace<br />
and freedom.<br />
This service will be held at<br />
the historic San Moritz Lodge, at<br />
<strong>Lake</strong> Gregory in <strong>Crestline</strong>, California.<br />
There will be several interesting<br />
speakers honoring all branches<br />
of our military. A Color Guard<br />
Ceremony will be presented, along<br />
with VFW Post 9624 presentations,<br />
and singing by the audience<br />
of traditional songs of each military<br />
branch. The ceremonies will close<br />
with local Veteran Steve Ferrera<br />
trumpeting Taps from the upper balcony.<br />
Donated refreshments will<br />
be served. Donations of cookies<br />
and pastries are requested to delivered<br />
by 10:30 AM. The event will<br />
be two hours from 10 am until 12<br />
noon. The one-hour public service<br />
commences at 11:00 AM. Hundreds<br />
of citizens are expected to attend<br />
this service to honor our veterans,<br />
San Moritz Lodge is located<br />
at the east end of <strong>Lake</strong> Gregory<br />
adjacent to the what used to be the<br />
baseball field which is now under<br />
construction for rehabilitating the<br />
dam at the lake.<br />
For further information contact:<br />
CFSCC, Leisure Shores<br />
24640 San Moritz<br />
<strong>Crestline</strong>, CA<br />
(909) 338-5036<br />
Weekdays from 9:00 am. to 3:00 pm.<br />
Wii Bowling at Leisure<br />
Shores<br />
Back by popular demand<br />
“Wii bowling”. is being planned<br />
for the Crest Forest Seniors for the<br />
month of <strong>May</strong>. Those who bowl are<br />
requested to get together in the fireside<br />
room the last wednesday of the<br />
month.<br />
That is Wednesday, <strong>May</strong><br />
29th at 1:30 pm. It will be set up as<br />
teams of 2 or more will be formed.<br />
So come have some fun and a little<br />
exercise and add some exercise at<br />
Leisure Shores.<br />
Duck by Dean Lent<br />
Dean Lent—From Film And TV To<br />
Semi-Retirement<br />
by Steven Peter<br />
Raised in the San Francisco<br />
Bay area, Dean Lent was always<br />
looking and watching and obsessing<br />
over all the wondrous and beautiful<br />
(AND ugly and banal) things<br />
as a child out the car window of his<br />
parents’ station wagon. This was especially<br />
true on the many road trips<br />
they took spotting crazy road side<br />
attractions, farms, theme restaurants,<br />
orchards, bridges, and lake<br />
and forest scenes. They all held<br />
drama and humor, with endless patterns<br />
of light and shape that tickled<br />
his curious brain.<br />
As Dean got older, he never<br />
gave up his love of scenic photography,<br />
but followed a similar path and<br />
graduated with honors from UCLA<br />
film school in 1985. As an adult this<br />
obsession led to a career as a cinematographer<br />
in film and television.<br />
Monks by Dean Lent<br />
The many films he worked on gave<br />
him the opportunity to experiment<br />
with landscapes which included<br />
much of the American Southwest,<br />
Iceland, France, Canada and Mexico.<br />
He received much praise for his<br />
unique approach to landscape cinematography.<br />
Over the years, Dean has<br />
worked as Director of<br />
Photography on independent<br />
features including<br />
the Sundance darling<br />
“Gas Food Lodging,” and<br />
“Jack Frost Killer Snowman”;<br />
in recent years he’s<br />
shot TV segments in L.A.,<br />
New York and Chicago for<br />
Tyra Banks, Nate Berkus<br />
and Steve Harvey. Dean is<br />
now “unofficially semi-retired” in<br />
Truck on a pole-Dean Lent<br />
Twin Peaks just focusing on his still<br />
photography.<br />
Now, Dean focuses on his<br />
still photography (which is far<br />
more relaxing) and enjoys many<br />
road trips a year seeking those odd<br />
things out his car window that he so<br />
loved as a child. Always focusing<br />
on the strange, the absurd<br />
and, occasionally,<br />
the sublime, “painting”<br />
with broad strokes of intense<br />
color and contrast<br />
and texture and finding<br />
beauty in what most<br />
would simply drive by<br />
and ignore. Dean shoots<br />
on a Nikon Full Frame<br />
D810 and uses Photoshop<br />
Lightroom, and his<br />
history in film/tv also give his work<br />
a cinematic feel.<br />
You may find his work at<br />
the <strong>Mountain</strong> Arts Gallery in <strong>Lake</strong><br />
<strong>Arrowhead</strong>; 28200 State Highway<br />
189, Lower Suite Bldg-E-120 or<br />
call 909-744-8450 for info or directions.<br />
You can see more of his work<br />
at www. DeanLentDP.com<br />
Tipi for Rent by Dean Lent<br />
The Rim High School artist winners were awarded here from the <strong>Mountain</strong><br />
Arts Network Gallery’s recent reception. Photo courtesy of M.A.N.<br />
<strong>Mountain</strong> Arts Network Student<br />
Art Show<br />
Submitted by Natalie Olson<br />
On Saturday, April 13, the<br />
<strong>Mountain</strong> Arts Gallery proudly<br />
honored our Rim High School student<br />
artists with a reception and<br />
awards ceremony. It was well attended<br />
by the student participants,<br />
their parents and friends. More<br />
than 50 works of art were juried by<br />
multiple members of the Gallery<br />
to select winners in three categories:<br />
painting, drawing and mixed<br />
media, photography, and ceramics.<br />
First place winners in each category<br />
were awarded $100, second place<br />
winners $75 and third place winners<br />
$50.<br />
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The winners were:<br />
Painting/drawing<br />
/mixed media:<br />
David Borges 1st place:<br />
Madison Oakes 2nd place:<br />
Nathan Hidayat 3rd place:<br />
Photography:<br />
Hannah Johnson lst place:<br />
Emily Pierra 2nd place:<br />
Tyler Ashdown 3rd place:<br />
Ceramics:<br />
Cooper Ashworth lst place:<br />
Dayana Gonzalez 2nd place:<br />
Aden Sanchez 3rd place:<br />
Student Art Show: cont. on pg. 16<br />
Open 7 days a week 10 am – 6pm<br />
The <strong>Mountain</strong> Arts Gallery<br />
28200 State Highway 189, Lower Suite<br />
Bldg-E-120, <strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Arrowhead</strong>, CA 92352<br />
(909) 744-8450<br />
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Further Adventures of Yoda<br />
by Lynette Eastwood<br />
Finally, Yoda is having a fun<br />
time or so he seems to be. Spring<br />
is finally really here. There aren’t<br />
those terrible weather reports on<br />
the morning news, warning us of an<br />
upcoming snow day or sleet. My<br />
goodness how he and I had been<br />
praying for good weather, watching<br />
the news constantly and being disappointed.<br />
This winter lasted far<br />
longer than three months and invading<br />
the official Spring date far too<br />
long.<br />
Yoda didn’t understand as<br />
the door is opened in the morning<br />
and he eagerly awaits to go outside<br />
and enjoy the day, only to peer outside<br />
and see gloomy cold weather.<br />
Too difficult to explain to him the<br />
seasons and that it will get better.<br />
Some days he wanted to go out but<br />
regrettably got snow on his nose<br />
and turned around. Now he seems<br />
eager to look outside and see SUN-<br />
SHINE! Happy little guy now has<br />
his tail curled up (when he is upset<br />
or annoyed his tail goes straight;<br />
must be a pug thing). But alas, the<br />
weather is so nice now, we are trying<br />
to throw in a weekly trip to the<br />
“doggie park” and he can gleefully<br />
go on a walk around the block now.<br />
Speaking of the “doggie<br />
park” he is now becoming a regular<br />
there. When you take your dog<br />
there for the first time a whole gang<br />
of dogs approach the newest dog as<br />
they enter the gate and they all take<br />
turns smelling them and you can<br />
imagine where. When writing for<br />
this paper, you must use words suitable<br />
for all children, but you probably<br />
know what I am talking about<br />
if you are over 18. He really has<br />
become braver or bolder. Before<br />
he would let them smell him, then<br />
head for the fence and run along its<br />
perimeter taking time to smell everywhere.<br />
Now he lets them smell<br />
him instead of running away, then<br />
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he looks around and decides to join<br />
the others, always looking back at<br />
us to see if we approve. He is now a<br />
sociable little guy, always has been<br />
with people but he’s now confident<br />
enough to join the crowd, no matter<br />
how little he is. But he probably<br />
knows that we have a protective eye<br />
on him just in case.<br />
Easter this year was really<br />
enjoyable, more than last year.<br />
Some of the people at this year’s<br />
event knew Yoda as they have<br />
been with him at night and had to<br />
try and sleep when he was in near<br />
proximity of him while they were<br />
trying to sleep. He really is a bit<br />
noisy. He has a squished nose, so it<br />
makes his snoring very loud. I am<br />
used to it, so it doesn’t bother me<br />
too much. <strong>May</strong>be I am losing my<br />
hearing because I can sleep through<br />
it. Or maybe its because I love him<br />
so much, I can tolerate it. Often, I<br />
hate to think of what my life would<br />
be like without him, loving his personality<br />
and little antics.<br />
He brings a lot of joy to other<br />
people that he isn’t even aware<br />
of. Often when we are just driving<br />
around in a car and stopped at a<br />
red light, people will look over and<br />
wave at him or make funny faces<br />
with big smiles. He is so spoiled,<br />
and he knows it. If you aren’t a dog<br />
person you won’t know what I am<br />
talking about. Dogs bring happiness<br />
to humans and vice versa. So,<br />
I am loving it as much as I can and<br />
as long as I can. He can make my<br />
heart happy when I am sad.<br />
We often visit one of our relatives<br />
who is confined to a bed in a<br />
hospital. When we visit this place,<br />
people lingering outside of their<br />
rooms often notice him and like to<br />
say “hello” to him. I will often walk<br />
him over to them so that they can<br />
pet him if they wish to. That makes<br />
all three of us happy for the rest of<br />
This year’s Running Springs Farmers Market is ready for their first day<br />
which is <strong>May</strong> 4th. The local market will be be celebrating Cinco De <strong>May</strong>o<br />
opening weekend.<br />
The Running Springs Farmers<br />
Market Begins its 8th Season<br />
by Cathy Clemens<br />
The Running Springs Area<br />
Chamber of Commerce Farmers<br />
Market and Artisan Faire starts Saturday,<br />
<strong>May</strong> 4 and will run every<br />
Saturday through September 28.<br />
The market runs from 10am-2pm<br />
at 2645 Whispering Pines Drive in<br />
Running Springs.<br />
Geraldo with Buenrostro,<br />
who sold produce at the end of last<br />
summer, is coming in <strong>May</strong> with<br />
eggs from Markowicz Inc., vegetables<br />
and fruit (including his strawberries).<br />
While a couple farmers<br />
will miss the first Saturday or two,<br />
we will be in full swing by <strong>May</strong><br />
18th. We hope to see Alex and Sons<br />
Farms again in June.<br />
Snow Valley <strong>Mountain</strong> Resort<br />
is offering its generous and<br />
popular Ski Lift Ticket Promotion<br />
again this year on the last Saturday<br />
of each month and every Saturday<br />
in September. Spend $25 at the<br />
market and get a free Snow Valley<br />
Ski Lift Ticket.<br />
We are very excited to welcome<br />
SkyPark at Santa’s Village<br />
to the market. SkyPark will be offering<br />
a special SkyPark Pass Promotion<br />
on the second Saturdays of<br />
<strong>May</strong>, June, July and August. Spend<br />
$25 and get a free Day Pass into the<br />
park.<br />
Enjoy a hot meal from the<br />
Arrowbear Lions Club (hot dogs,<br />
hamburgers and chili), The Tamale<br />
Guy and Nohemi’s (tacos, quesadillas,<br />
nachos, fruit waters and more).<br />
the day. It is so easy to make another<br />
person happy for a few minutes.<br />
Welcome everyone to spring,<br />
this gorgeous weather and soon<br />
the concerts will be back. Happy<br />
days are here for everyone at<br />
last……until next winter.<br />
A new hot food vendor, Baby Come<br />
Back Ribs and Pupusas, is joining<br />
the market and Running Springs’<br />
Hilltop Family Chinese Cafe is interested<br />
in coming as well.<br />
The events team has filled<br />
out the events calendar with lots of<br />
fun this season and many surprises.<br />
Dancers will perform on Saturday,<br />
<strong>May</strong> 4th for Cinco de <strong>May</strong>o at<br />
1pm-1:30pm. Crafts for kids, medieval<br />
costumes/fighting practice<br />
demos, different fruits/vegetables<br />
highlighted every month and new<br />
special events noted on the events<br />
calendar are just some of what is in<br />
store this season. Check Facebook<br />
for updates and recipes @ RSfarmersmarket.<br />
Our produce item for<br />
<strong>May</strong> is strawberries. Feel free to<br />
share your favorite strawberry recipes<br />
on Facebook.<br />
fun this season and many surprises.<br />
Dancers will perform on Saturday,<br />
<strong>May</strong> 4th for Cinco de <strong>May</strong>o at<br />
1pm-1:30pm. Crafts for kids, medieval<br />
costumes/fighting practice<br />
demos, different fruits/vegetables<br />
highlighted every month and new<br />
special events noted on the events<br />
calendar are just some of what is in<br />
store this season. Check Facebook<br />
or updates and recipes @ RSfarmersmarket.<br />
Our produce item for<br />
<strong>May</strong> is Strawberries. Feel free to<br />
share your favorite strawberry recipes<br />
on Facebook.<br />
Caleab losee —a musical one man show played for<br />
the Crest Forest Seniors at a special show at the<br />
Leisure Shores Senior Center. Caleab had many<br />
heartfelt sons in his repetoir as he kept the audience<br />
spellbound during most of his set. Photo courtesy of<br />
Jessica Trejo.<br />
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Back in Business After Repairs to<br />
Outside Building<br />
by Lynette Eastwood<br />
After three weeks of<br />
repairs to the outside eastern<br />
wall of the restaurant<br />
due to an out of control auto<br />
accident, the Deep Creek<br />
Restaurant is back into the<br />
swing of things. Expansion<br />
plans were hatched previously<br />
and with the concrete<br />
being laid, hope is now to<br />
have the new patio ready<br />
by summer. The new addition<br />
will most likely double the size<br />
of the dining area of the restaurant.<br />
With a full American and<br />
Mexican menu, the Deep Creek<br />
Restaurant is the place to go. If you<br />
have eaten breakfast, lunch, or dinner<br />
there, odds are you have been<br />
eating creations from the town of<br />
Zacatecas, Mexico.<br />
The restaurant also features<br />
nine different tacos, including<br />
Carne Asada, Adobada Carnitas,<br />
Grilled Chicken, Shredded Chicken<br />
or Beef, Fish, Shrimp, Lengua, and<br />
a Neo’s Special Taco. Also being<br />
served for lunch or dinner are 13<br />
different hamburgers from a Philly<br />
Steak Burger to a Hawaiian Burger.<br />
For dinner, the variety continues<br />
from a great Chicken Fried Steak to<br />
Salmon or Shrimp Sc<strong>amp</strong>i. There<br />
are 25 different dinners, again making<br />
it hard to choose; and please<br />
don’t forget the taco salads as the<br />
portions are generous.<br />
The Deep Creek Restaurant<br />
has a great reputation for its burgers<br />
but may be known more for its<br />
Mexican food and salsa. Additionally,<br />
the sandwich menu is vast (24<br />
different sandwiches) with your<br />
Now Open From 10:30am-9:00pm<br />
Love Sushi<br />
order 50 or more pieces<br />
and receive them at<br />
$1.25 each<br />
(allow 48 hours for delivery)<br />
Deep Creek Restaurant is hoping to expand<br />
with an outside patio to serve double the current<br />
occupancy.<br />
choice of bread. They also serve<br />
soup and sandwiches or a combination<br />
of both.<br />
Owners Sergio and Marisela Roque<br />
look forward to the addition, as the<br />
popular Arrowbear <strong>Lake</strong> eatery gets<br />
crowded on “taco night” as well as<br />
other special nights throughout the<br />
week. Sergio previously worked<br />
at Lloyd’s Steakhouse during a<br />
part its heydays in the late 1990’s<br />
for two years. For 13 years Sergio<br />
also worked (alongside his wife<br />
Marisela) for his cousin Luis, who<br />
currently owns the Old Country<br />
Coffee Shop in downtown Running<br />
Springs.<br />
The Deep Creek Restaurant,<br />
formerly Neo’s Deep Creek<br />
Drive-In, has officially been on the<br />
site for decades, but the drive thru<br />
was closed several years back. The<br />
restaurant welcomes kids, offering<br />
both a kids’ and seniors’ menu. Most<br />
major credit cards and cash are accepted.<br />
The Deep Creek Restaurant<br />
is at 32890 Hilltop Blvd., Arrowbear.<br />
Phone is (909) 867-3700. It is<br />
open daily for breakfast, lunch and<br />
dinner.<br />
Specials<br />
Starting<br />
at $7<br />
Catering for<br />
20 or more<br />
now available<br />
Hilltop Chinese Restaurant<br />
31956 Hilltop Blvd., Running Springs<br />
Closed Wednesdays<br />
<strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Arrowhead</strong> Village Concerts with<br />
New Acts and Returning Favorites<br />
by Steven Peter<br />
The <strong>2019</strong> Summer Concert<br />
series in <strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Arrowhead</strong> brings<br />
back some very popular returning<br />
acts and some new and unique<br />
bands for this coming concert season.<br />
The concert lineup this year is<br />
stellar and promises a great time for<br />
all! In addition to the usual mustsee<br />
bands such as Queen Nation,<br />
Led Zepagain, Desperado, Dead<br />
Man’s Party, The Spazmatics, and<br />
Which One’s Pink, several past favorites<br />
are returning!<br />
Back this year are Venice,<br />
The Answer and Jim Curry’s tribute<br />
to John Denver. New acts to<br />
the Village this year are Adrianna<br />
& Her Groovecutters, a high-energy<br />
show that includes blues and a<br />
touch of jazz, Three Lock Box (a<br />
tribute to Sammy Hagar), and local<br />
hometown favorites, the Sixty Grit<br />
Band. Sixty Grit have a large local<br />
following and a lively mix of rock<br />
and blues.<br />
For the baby boomers,<br />
there’s Atlantic Crossing (a tribute<br />
to Rod Stewart), Turn the Page<br />
(a tribute to Bob Seger) and, and<br />
the Who Generation (The Who)<br />
bands that were not on the list of<br />
last year’s acts, but are playing this<br />
season. Some other new ones are<br />
Bruno & the Hooligans (tribute to<br />
Bruno Mars), The Band that Fell<br />
to Earth (Tribute to David Bowie),<br />
and Dave Matthews Experience<br />
(Dave Matthews), who is returning<br />
after a one-year hiatus.<br />
Also new this year is an<br />
extended weekend on September<br />
6th, and September 7th, that is giving<br />
two of the more popular bands,<br />
Light’s and Dead Man’s Party an<br />
Oncore ending the Summer Concert<br />
Series.<br />
Also, by popular demand,<br />
there will be a 10% discount if you<br />
reserve seating for ten or more concerts<br />
on or before April 30th! Additionally,<br />
front row picnic tables #’s<br />
1-8 have the possibility of sight obstructed<br />
view by those on the dance<br />
floor, but still a guaranteed seat for<br />
Soft Tacos $2.50<br />
Mexican or<br />
American Tacos<br />
• Chicken • Steak • Pork<br />
you and your party. FULL TABLE<br />
(seats 8-10) $100 + $5 ticketing fee<br />
($10 OFF on Friday and Monday<br />
concerts); HALF TABLE (front or<br />
back half – seats 4) $50 + $2.50<br />
ticketing fee ($5 OFF on Friday and<br />
Monday concerts).<br />
Back Rows Picnic Tables<br />
(Table #’s 9-16 and 18-24) FULL<br />
TABLE (seats 8-10) $125 + $5<br />
ticketing fee ($10 OFF Friday and<br />
Monday concerts); HALF TABLE<br />
(front or back half – seats 4) $62.50<br />
+ $2.50 ticketing fee ($5 OFF Friday<br />
and Monday concerts.)<br />
Pub Tables – FULL TABLE<br />
(seats 4) $60 + $5.00 ticketing fee<br />
($10 OFF Friday and Monday concerts);<br />
or HALF TABLE (2 seats)<br />
$30 + $2.50 ticketing fee ($5 OFF<br />
Friday and Monday concerts.)<br />
Cement Step Seating (2<br />
seats per Letter) $30/Letter + $2.50<br />
ticketing fee ($5 OFF Friday and<br />
Monday concerts.) (only 2 people<br />
per letter; no chairs allowed, only<br />
seat cushions permitted. No standing<br />
in the area…must have reserved<br />
seat.)<br />
The beer garden opens one<br />
hour before the concerts start. The<br />
concerts are free to attend, but you<br />
can purchase guaranteed seating by<br />
calling (909)337-2533 Monday-Friday<br />
9am-5pm.<br />
NEW FOR <strong>2019</strong>! Concerts<br />
will begin at 7:00 pm instead of<br />
6:30pm and the prices of table reservations<br />
for Friday night concerts<br />
have been lowered a bit. Since there<br />
is no shade cover now, we recommend<br />
wearing a hat for daytime<br />
events. The price of reserving the<br />
FRONT row of picnic tables is still<br />
discounted due to possible sight obstruction<br />
by patrons on the dance<br />
floor.<br />
Be sure to “like” the Blue<br />
Jay Village (https://www.facebook.<br />
com/bluejayvillage/) and <strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Arrowhead</strong><br />
Village (https://www.facebook.com/<strong>Lake</strong><strong>Arrowhead</strong>Village/)<br />
Facebook pages for the most up to<br />
date info on events and news.<br />
BREAKFAST • LUNCH • DINNER<br />
Taco Tuesday Happy Hour<br />
Hard Tacos $2.00 2-5PM Mon-Thurs.<br />
Monday Margaritas<br />
$6 all Day*<br />
*House Margaritas<br />
Purchase Any Entree OR REGULAR MEAL<br />
And Receive A<br />
FREE Complementary soft drink*<br />
With This Coupon (mON. THRU fRI. ONLY)-dine-in<br />
28575 State Hwy. 18<br />
Skyforest, CA<br />
(909) 337-7733<br />
MOUNTAIN<br />
DINING<br />
Toto’s Restaurant<br />
31927 Hilltop Blvd., Running Springs<br />
Phone: (909) 867-2469<br />
Deep Creek Drive- In<br />
32890 Hilltop Blvd., Arrowbear<br />
Phone: (909) 867-3700<br />
Bill’s Villager Coffee Shop<br />
27195 CA. 189, Blue Jay<br />
Phone: (909) 337-9069<br />
Neo’s Pizza House<br />
32000 Hilltop Blvd., Running Springs<br />
Phone: (909) 867-5373<br />
Old Country Coffee Shop<br />
3<strong>2019</strong> Holiday Ln., Running Springs<br />
Phone:(909) 867-3100<br />
Blondie’s Grill & Bar<br />
33227 Hilltop Blvd., Arrowbear<br />
Phone: (909) 867-9000<br />
Rocky’s Outpost & Trading Co.<br />
32150 Hilltop Blvd., Running Springs<br />
Phone: (909) 939-0501<br />
The Malt Shoppe<br />
33249 Green Valley <strong>Lake</strong> Rd.<br />
Green Valley <strong>Lake</strong><br />
Phone: (909) 939-0515<br />
LouEddies Pizza<br />
28561 Hwy. 18, Skyforest<br />
Phone: (909) 336-4931<br />
Hortencia’s Mexican Food<br />
28575 Hwy. 18, Skyforest<br />
Phone: (909) 337-7733<br />
Hungry Bear Deli, Bakery & Cafe<br />
28578 #B Hwy. 18, Skyforest<br />
Phone: (909) 336-7300<br />
The Tudor House<br />
800 <strong>Arrowhead</strong> Villas Rd.<br />
<strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Arrowhead</strong><br />
Phone: (909) 336-5000<br />
Toni’s Kitchen Mexican Food<br />
24194 <strong>Lake</strong> Dr., <strong>Crestline</strong><br />
Phone: (909) 338-9377<br />
Taco Tuesday<br />
Tacos starting at $1.50<br />
Thurs (Locals Night)<br />
Locals Night 15% OFF<br />
Cedar Glen Malt Shop<br />
29125 Hook Creek Rd,<br />
Cedar Glen<br />
909-337-6640<br />
The Bear House<br />
23420 Crest Forest Dr., <strong>Crestline</strong><br />
(909) 338-8100<br />
Stockade<br />
23881 <strong>Lake</strong> Drive, <strong>Crestline</strong><br />
(909) 338-2465<br />
Subway<br />
23991 <strong>Lake</strong> Drive, <strong>Crestline</strong><br />
(909) 338-5551<br />
The A Restaurant<br />
24194 <strong>Lake</strong> Drive, <strong>Crestline</strong><br />
(909) 338-2423<br />
Higher Grounds Coffee House<br />
23776 <strong>Lake</strong> Dr, , <strong>Crestline</strong><br />
(909) 589-2772<br />
<strong>Crestline</strong> Café<br />
23943 <strong>Lake</strong> Dr. <strong>Crestline</strong><br />
(909) 338-4128<br />
La Casita<br />
633 Forest Shade Road, <strong>Crestline</strong><br />
(909) 338-9196<br />
Mandarin Garden<br />
24046 <strong>Lake</strong> Dr., <strong>Crestline</strong><br />
(909) 338-6482<br />
McDonald’s<br />
24078 <strong>Lake</strong> Dr., <strong>Crestline</strong><br />
(909) 693-3388<br />
Cedar Glen Coffee Shop<br />
28942 Hook Creek Rd.,<br />
Cedar Glen<br />
909-337-8999<br />
RB’s Steak House<br />
29020 Oak Terrace, Cedar Glen<br />
(909) 336-4363<br />
Arturo’s Mexican Restaurant<br />
27159 CA-189, Blue Jay<br />
(909) 337-5500<br />
Deep Creek Drive-In<br />
Serving Mexican and American Cuisine<br />
6 Great New Menu Items!<br />
Con Chili Gamberi $13.99<br />
Shell pasta, Shrimp, Asparagus, Parmesan cheese with a cream<br />
Lobster Sauce.<br />
Penne Portabella $13.99<br />
Portabella Mushrooms, Italian sausage, Chicken w/ cream<br />
porcini Mushroom Sauce.<br />
Fettacini Alfredo $10.99<br />
with Chicken or shrimp $13.99<br />
Caesar Salad $9.25<br />
add Chicken or Shrimp $11.50<br />
Mixed Salad $9.25<br />
Spring mix, bleu-cheese crumbles, tomato, w/ balsamic vinegar-Add<br />
Chicken or Carne Asada $11.50<br />
Spinach Salad $9.25<br />
Spinach, tomato, bleu-cheese crumbles, and carmelized onions<br />
and balsamic dressing.<br />
Tamale Night<br />
$1.75 (single)<br />
$7.50 (dinner)<br />
(2 tamales, beans, & rice)<br />
Weekend Special<br />
Fri, Sat, Sun Nights<br />
Prime Rib $11.25<br />
Rib Eye $11.25<br />
Coconut Shrimp $11.25<br />
32890 Hilltop Blvd., Arrowbear, CA 909-867-3700<br />
27195 CA-189, Blue Jay, CA<br />
(909) 337-9069<br />
www.billsvillager.com<br />
coupon<br />
Free drink<br />
with purchase of<br />
any entree<br />
Good through <strong>May</strong> 31, <strong>2019</strong><br />
Up to 4 persons • one coupon per table • expires 5/31/<strong>2019</strong><br />
The Bear House<br />
Family Restaurant<br />
Live Entertainment (In Our Lounge) 8PM-11PM<br />
(Friday & Sat. Nights)<br />
Happy Hour<br />
3PM-6PM<br />
House<br />
Karoake on<br />
Saturdays<br />
Happy Hour Menu (Mon-Thurs.)<br />
$2 Off All Happy Hour Appetizers<br />
Cinco De <strong>May</strong>o<br />
Chili Relleno Special<br />
Mexican<br />
Shrimp<br />
Cocktail<br />
23420 Crest Forest Dr., <strong>Crestline</strong>, CA<br />
(909) 338-8100<br />
on Facebook: thebearhousefamilyrestaurant<br />
Karoake<br />
Fridays 8-11 PM<br />
DJ Nora<br />
Mother’s Day Breakfast<br />
Stuffed Strawberry<br />
French Toast<br />
Take mom to a Prime rib Dinner<br />
Now Open From 10:30am-9:00pm<br />
Love Sushi<br />
order 50 or more pieces<br />
and receive them at<br />
$1.25 each<br />
(allow 48 hours for delivery)<br />
Specials<br />
Starting<br />
at $7<br />
Catering for<br />
20 or more<br />
now available<br />
Hilltop Chinese Restaurant<br />
31956 Hilltop Blvd., Running Springs<br />
Closed Wednesdays<br />
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Best of Show: Emily Lynn Tyo<br />
Student Art Show: from pg. 11<br />
Best of Show winner was<br />
Emily Lynn Tyo. She was awarded<br />
$150 for her prize-winning photography.<br />
The large turnout enjoyed<br />
catered refreshments and meeting<br />
many of the Gallery artists<br />
who came to lend support<br />
to our talented art students.<br />
All the participants’ amazing<br />
and imaginative artwork<br />
will be shown in the<br />
Gallery windows for the<br />
months of April and <strong>May</strong>.<br />
More Pics<br />
from<br />
Student Art<br />
Show<br />
Photography: Hannah Johnson-1st<br />
Painting/Mixed media: 1st-David Borges<br />
LOCAL LIVING LEGENDS<br />
Cathy Clemens at the Running Springs Framers Market<br />
Local Living Legend: Cathy Clemens<br />
by Kevin Somes<br />
The Running Springs Communities<br />
are fortunate to have many<br />
Local Living Legends. This month’s<br />
Local Living Legend is Cathy Clemens.<br />
Cathy has played an integral<br />
role in developing, supporting<br />
and growing the Running Springs<br />
Farmers Market and Artisan Faire.<br />
Cathy’s family has a long<br />
history here in our mountain communities.<br />
Her family relocated<br />
to the area in 1985 when her father<br />
was transferred to Norton Air<br />
Force Base. Her mother was a<br />
long time teacher at Charles Hoffman<br />
Elementary School. Although<br />
Cathy left the mountains after high<br />
school, she returned in 2009 ready<br />
to get involved in the community.<br />
In 2011 she approached the<br />
Running Springs Area Chamber of<br />
Commerce and asked about starting<br />
a farmers market. Cathy took<br />
an interest in establishing a farmers<br />
market after hearing people discuss<br />
it in town and thought it was a neat<br />
idea that would offer opportunities<br />
NEWSPAPER<br />
for local businesses to participate,<br />
support local farmers using natural<br />
growing practices, highlight artistic<br />
talent and build community.<br />
Cathy enjoys the beautiful<br />
environment around us, the wonderful<br />
people plus the non-chaotic<br />
lifestyle we all enjoy on the mountain.<br />
The biggest change she has<br />
noticed is the number of businesses<br />
that have come and gone through<br />
the years.<br />
Her idea of starting the<br />
farmers market has certainly grown<br />
tremendously and the market is<br />
more successful than ever before.<br />
The community is grateful for her<br />
support as we begin enjoying the<br />
market’s eighth year. She continues<br />
to work diligently on the Farmers<br />
Market and Artisan Faire and recently<br />
has begun volunteering with<br />
<strong>Mountain</strong> Counseling and Training.<br />
Cathy has certainly contributed<br />
greatly to our communities and<br />
she is a perfect ex<strong>amp</strong>le of a Local<br />
Living Legend.<br />
we strive to bring upbeat news, entertainment<br />
and things to do on the mountain.<br />
we don’t have to sell our headlines as<br />
the paper is free<br />
upgraded newsprint paper product<br />
• four-color-all pages<br />
• information about our mountain communities<br />
• upbeat news<br />
• utilizing direct mail & pick-up locations<br />
P.O. Box 2725 Running Springs, CA 92382<br />
(909) 939-2522<br />
<strong>Lake</strong> Gregory Drive is a very popular drive if you were hoping to see the<br />
Dogwoods bloom. They have an other-worldly glow after a long day in the<br />
sun in the early evening. Photo by S. Peter<br />
The Flowering Dogwoods<br />
by Steven Peter<br />
A lot of flowering events<br />
happen on the San Bernardino<br />
<strong>Mountain</strong>s during the month of<br />
<strong>May</strong>. One of those is the flowering<br />
of the Dogwood Tree. Driving<br />
up from <strong>Lake</strong> Gregory Drive, you<br />
may notice some beautiful flowering<br />
among the trees lining the side<br />
of the roadway. These beautiful<br />
flowering trees are called dogwood<br />
trees. The name Cornus entered the<br />
English vocabulary around 1548,<br />
becoming “dogwood” by 1614.<br />
You may also see dogwood trees at<br />
either the Heap’s Peak Arboretum<br />
or on the short drive on Kuffel Canyon<br />
Road just off Highway 18 (Rim<br />
of the World Drive).<br />
The dogwood flowers have<br />
four parts. Many species have flowers<br />
borne separately in open, but<br />
often dense clusters. Other species<br />
(such as the flowering dogwood)<br />
the flowers are tightly clustered,<br />
lacking showy petals, but surrounded<br />
by four to six large, typically<br />
white petal-like bracts. The most<br />
common dogwood here in the San<br />
Bernardino <strong>Mountain</strong>s is the Cornus<br />
nuttallii (<strong>Mountain</strong> Dogwood).<br />
Some interesting facts about<br />
the dogwoods are: some seeds are<br />
edible. Many do not have any flavor.<br />
Some trees are sold commercially<br />
as fruit trees. Fruits of Comus<br />
kousa are both tart and sweet when<br />
completely ripe. Eaten in Eastern<br />
Europe for centuries, both as a food<br />
and a medicine to fight colds and<br />
flues, they are very high in vitamin<br />
C. The bluish fruits found on some<br />
species are mildly toxic to humans,<br />
though readily eaten by birds.<br />
Dogwoods are also eaten as<br />
food by the larvae of some butterflies<br />
and moths, including the Emperor,<br />
the Engrailed, small angle<br />
shades and other moths.<br />
The flowering dogwood<br />
is abundant in American gardens,<br />
along terraced streets, and is well<br />
suited for landscaping. There is a<br />
dogwood suited for almost every<br />
part of the U.S. except in the driest<br />
areas. Dogwoods are cultivated in<br />
southeastern Europe for its edible<br />
berries. They can be turned into<br />
jam, eaten raw, or fermented into<br />
wine.<br />
The dogwood timber is<br />
dense and fine-grained. They are<br />
highly prized for making loom shuttles,<br />
tool handles, and other items<br />
that require a very hard and strong<br />
wood. Since it is difficult for woodworking<br />
many artisans favor small<br />
projects such as walking canes, arrow<br />
making and fine inlays. Being<br />
an excellent substitute for persimmon<br />
wood, dogwood is used in the<br />
heads of certain golf clubs (woods).<br />
Occasionally larger items<br />
are made of dogwood such as wine<br />
presses and baskets. The first kind<br />
of laminated tennis rackets were<br />
made from this wood. Additionally,<br />
pioneers used dogwood twigs to<br />
brush their teeth. First, they would<br />
peel off the bark, bite the twig and<br />
scrub their teeth.<br />
Ways To Supercharge Your Immune<br />
System And Prevent Colds And Flu<br />
by Dr. Lori Arnold, PharmD,<br />
<strong>Mountain</strong>s Community Hospital<br />
• Get an extra hour of sleep or go<br />
to bed early with a cup of chamomile<br />
tea and an uplifting book.<br />
• Stretching helps your lymphatic<br />
system do its job of removing<br />
toxins from your body. Be sure to<br />
stretch your neck muscles and<br />
your torso, and to stretch your arms<br />
over your head.<br />
• Reduce stress in your life through<br />
meditation and exercise. Chronic<br />
stress depletes your adrenals, which<br />
play a vital role in immunity. I like<br />
to use a product called, GABA<br />
Calm®, made by Source Naturals.<br />
Take 1-2 chewable tabs at onset<br />
of anxiety, or 2 chewable tabs taken<br />
1 hour prior to bedtime to help<br />
achieve productive, restful sleep.<br />
• Stock up on bioflavonoids. If<br />
you feel something coming on, take<br />
1,000 mg of vitamin C and a bioflavonoid<br />
such as grapeseed, green<br />
tea extract, or quercetin every hour.<br />
Quercetin can be taken 500 mg daily,<br />
up to twice daily.<br />
• Drink plenty of clean, filtered<br />
water, preferably alkaline, which<br />
helps your body detoxify. Drinking<br />
adequate water when congested<br />
with phlegm will help liquefy<br />
the excretions and bring you relief.<br />
Strive to consume half your body<br />
weight in ounces of water daily<br />
(i.e., if you weight 120 lbs., drink a<br />
minimum of 60 oz of water daily).<br />
Green and black tea are also beneficial<br />
as potent immune boosters and<br />
high in antioxidants.<br />
• Eat plenty of fiber to keep your<br />
colon rollin’. In addition to plentiful<br />
servings of vegetables and fruits,<br />
my favorite supplemental product is<br />
Benefiber® or an equivalent. Taken<br />
daily, it helps keep your bowels<br />
regular and assists in the removal of<br />
toxins.<br />
• Add a high-quality probiotic daily<br />
to help increase beneficial intestinal<br />
flora. The friendly bacteria in your<br />
intestines are your best weapon<br />
against unfriendly bacteria, as over<br />
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80% of your immune system lives<br />
in your gut. My top choices are Culturelle®<br />
or Florastor® taken daily.<br />
I also suggest adding 1 tablespoon<br />
of apple cider vinegar, preferably<br />
Bragg’s® Apple Cider Vinegar, diluted<br />
in 8 ounces filtered water with<br />
1 teaspoon Manuka honey, taken 2<br />
times daily. This will help balance<br />
body/gut pH, feeding the good bacteria<br />
and keeping your body from<br />
being too acidic, which promotes<br />
disease.<br />
• Skip candy, soda, cakes and<br />
cookies - cut the sugar. Try a piece<br />
of fruit or some nuts instead.<br />
• Keep alcohol consumption low.<br />
A glass of wine with dinner is fine.<br />
More than that and your liver may<br />
be diverted from protecting you<br />
from illness. My mother and grandmother<br />
believed a rough cough can<br />
be suppressed with a good shot of<br />
whiskey, blackberry brandy, or<br />
spiced rum, mixed in a mug of hot<br />
water with some honey. I still use<br />
this tonic today when I need to be<br />
warmed from my nose to my toes<br />
and to help ease lung congestion.<br />
Use caution with medical conditions<br />
and medications that interact<br />
with alcohol.<br />
• Eat fresh and preferably organic<br />
vegetables. Keep your meals light<br />
and easy to digest by eating soups<br />
and bone broths.<br />
• Consider any potential intolerance<br />
to dairy products, as this may<br />
cause an increase in phlegm production,<br />
especially when you are<br />
sick. Also, look into eliminating<br />
wheat/gluten or corn, as chronic<br />
food allergies can weaken your immune<br />
system.<br />
• Eat more complex carbohydrates<br />
and less white flour, which causes<br />
blood sugar spikes and increases<br />
constipation.<br />
• Try shiitake or rishi mushrooms<br />
with your veggies, as the Chinese<br />
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The larger of Saturn’s 53 moons are shown here. Saturn can be seen all<br />
night in the month of <strong>May</strong> <strong>2019</strong>. Photo courtesy of NASA.<br />
Observing Saturn—Jewel of the<br />
Solar System<br />
by Steven Peter<br />
If you happen to be outside<br />
in the mountain evening sky during<br />
the summer, Saturn is just above<br />
the horizon at sunset in the southeast<br />
and will be slightly higher in<br />
the sky each following night. Saturn<br />
is currently tipped 90 degrees and<br />
you can see the whole ring structure<br />
with just binoculars on a clear<br />
moonless night. It is located inside<br />
the constellation Scorpius. It’s best<br />
to see it later, after 10PM, as the sky<br />
stays lighter longer in the summer.<br />
Remember that if it isn’t twinkling,<br />
it’s probably a planet as planets reflect<br />
light from our sun and usually<br />
are void of emitting pulses of light<br />
(twinkling).<br />
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Saturn is the second largest<br />
planet in our solar system, laced<br />
with thousands of beautiful ringlets,<br />
it is unique among the planets. It is<br />
not the only planet to have rings<br />
-- made of chunks of ice and rock<br />
-- but none are as spectacular or as<br />
complex as Saturn’s. Like its neighbor<br />
Jupiter, Saturn is a massive ball<br />
of mostly hydrogen and helium.<br />
Surrounding by 53 confirmed<br />
and nine proposed moons,<br />
Saturn is home to some of the most<br />
fascinating landscapes in our solar<br />
system. From the volcanic fountains<br />
of Enceladus to the methane lakes<br />
on hazy Titan, the Saturn system is<br />
a rich source of scientific discovery<br />
and still holds many mysteries.<br />
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The farthest planet from Earth observable<br />
by the unaided human eye,<br />
Saturn has been known since ancient<br />
times and is named for the Roman<br />
god of agriculture and wealth.<br />
The Greek equivalent was Cronos,<br />
the father of Zeus/Jupiter.<br />
It is enveloped by liquid<br />
metallic hydrogen, inside a layer<br />
of liquid hydrogen -- like Jupiter’s<br />
core but considerably smaller. It’s<br />
hard to imagine, but Saturn is the<br />
only planet in our solar system that<br />
is less dense than water. The giant<br />
gas planet could float in a bathtub<br />
-- if one could find on that large. As<br />
a gas giant, Saturn doesn’t have a<br />
true surface. The planet is mostly<br />
swirling gases and liquids. While a<br />
spacecraft would have nowhere to<br />
land on Saturn, it wouldn’t be able<br />
to fly through unscathed either. The<br />
extreme pressures and temperatures<br />
deep inside the planet would crush,<br />
melt and vaporize a metal spacecraft<br />
trying to fly through the planet.<br />
Saturn is blanketed with<br />
clouds, stripes and storms. Overall<br />
the planet is tan and light brown in<br />
color, due to a mixture of yellow<br />
ammonia crystals in the upper atmosphere.<br />
Winds in the upper atmosphere<br />
reach 1,600 feet per second<br />
in the equatorial region. In contrast,<br />
the strongest hurricane-force winds<br />
on Earth top out at about 360 feet<br />
per second. And the pressure -- the<br />
same kind you feel when you dive<br />
deep underwater -- is so powerful<br />
it squeezes gas into liquid. Even a<br />
metal spacecraft would be smashed<br />
in Saturn’s intense atmosphere.<br />
Saturn’s north pole has an interesting<br />
atmospheric feature -- a six-sided<br />
jet stream. There is no weather<br />
feature like it anywhere else in the<br />
solar system.<br />
Saturn’s environment is not<br />
conducive to life as we know it. The<br />
temperatures, pressures, radiation<br />
levels and materials that characterize<br />
this planet are most likely too<br />
extreme and volatile for organisms<br />
to adapt to.<br />
While planet Saturn is an<br />
unlikely place for living things to<br />
take hold, the same is not true of<br />
some of its many moons. Satellites<br />
like Enceladus and Titan, home to<br />
internal oceans, could possibly support<br />
life.<br />
Saturn is home to a vast array<br />
of intriguing and unique worlds.<br />
From the cloud-shrouded surface of<br />
Titan to crater-riddled Phoebe, each<br />
of Saturn’s moons tells another<br />
piece of the story surrounding the<br />
Saturn system.<br />
Saturn’s largest satellite, Titan,<br />
is a bit bigger than the planet<br />
Mercury.<br />
Saturn’s rings are believed<br />
to be pieces of comets, asteroids or<br />
shattered moons that broke up before<br />
they reached the planet, torn<br />
apart by Saturn’s powerful gravity.<br />
They are made of billions of small<br />
chunks of ice and rock. The ring<br />
particles mostly range from tiny,<br />
dust-sized icy grains to chunks as<br />
big as a house, though a few particles<br />
are as large as mountains. The<br />
rings would look mostly white if<br />
you looked at them from the cloud<br />
tops of Saturn. Saturn’s ring system<br />
extends up to 175,000 miles<br />
from the planet, yet the vertical<br />
height is typically about 30 feet<br />
in the main rings. Among the ring<br />
system are “braided” rings, ringlets<br />
and “spokes” -- dark features in the<br />
rings that form and initially circle<br />
the planet at different rates from<br />
that of the surrounding ring material.<br />
Saturn has seven separate rings.<br />
Saturn was the most distant<br />
of the five planets known to the ancients.<br />
In 1610, Italian astronomer<br />
Galileo Galilei was the first to gaze<br />
at Saturn through a telescope. To<br />
his surprise, he saw a pair of objects<br />
on either side of the planet. He<br />
sketched them as separate spheres,<br />
thinking that Saturn was triple-bodied.<br />
The oldest written records<br />
documenting Saturn are attributed<br />
to the Assyrians, described the<br />
ringed planet as a sparkle in the<br />
night and named it “Star of Ninib.”<br />
Around 400 BC Ancient Greek astronomers<br />
named what they thought<br />
was a wandering star in honor of<br />
Kronos, the god of agriculture. The<br />
Romans later change the name to<br />
Saturn, their god of agriculture. In<br />
July 1610, Galileo Galilei spotted<br />
Saturn’s rings through a telescope,<br />
but mistook them for a “triple planet.”<br />
In 1655 Christiaan Huygens<br />
discovered Saturn’s rings and its<br />
largest moon, Titan.<br />
More recently, the Saturn<br />
system has been visited by passing<br />
spacecraft, the Cassini orbiter and<br />
the Huygens probe. Pioneer 11 was<br />
the first spacecraft to reach Saturn<br />
on September 1, 1979. In its 1979<br />
flyby of Saturn, Voyager 1 revealed<br />
the intricate structure of the ring<br />
system, consisting of thousands of<br />
bands. Flying even close to Saturn<br />
in 1981, Voyager 2 provided more<br />
detailed images and documented<br />
the thinness of some of the rings.<br />
And on July 1, 2004 NASA’s Cassini<br />
spacecraft became the first to orbit<br />
Saturn, beginning a decade-long<br />
mission that revealed many secrets<br />
and surprises about Saturn and its<br />
system of rings and moons.<br />
Even the Europeans got in<br />
on the adventure with the European<br />
Space Agency’s Huygens probe<br />
being the first spacecraft to make<br />
a soft landing on the surface of another<br />
planet’s moon - Saturn’s giant<br />
moon Titan. The probe provided a<br />
detailed study Titan’s atmosphere<br />
during a 2 hour and 27-minute descent<br />
and relayed data and images<br />
from Titan’s muddy surface for another<br />
hour and 10 minutes.<br />
Nine Health Benefits Of Drinking<br />
Tea<br />
by Lynette Eastwood<br />
You may already know that<br />
tea can improve your skin and help<br />
keep you fit and trim, but many of<br />
us may not know that it also does<br />
amazing things for your health.<br />
Discover what being a tea connoisseur<br />
can do and improve your<br />
health life, after all it has been<br />
around for millennia. During that<br />
time, the Chinese have drunk it for<br />
everything from hangover prevention,<br />
to weight control and also for<br />
common cold relief. Now, our modern<br />
scientific research has given us<br />
a much better insight into how tea<br />
improves health and to what benefi<br />
t .<br />
True tea, or that from the<br />
Camellia synesis plant, includes<br />
white, green, oolong, black and Puerh.<br />
All of these teas contain antioxidants,<br />
catechins, and polyphenols,<br />
which have a positive impact<br />
our bodies.<br />
Research has shown that tea has:<br />
1. Lowered Cholesterol<br />
One popular and favorite healthy<br />
tea is green tea and it has been<br />
found to help lower cholesterol,<br />
both total serum cholesterol and<br />
LDL, according to a study in the<br />
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.<br />
It is suggested that five cups<br />
per day will provide results, but<br />
multiple studies have shown that<br />
higher consumption leads to the<br />
biggest drop in cholesterol.<br />
Tea is believed to work by inhibiting<br />
the absorption of cholesterol<br />
from the large intestine. Among<br />
the Chinese, Pu-erh tea is the most<br />
known for its ability to lower cholesterol,<br />
although only minimal research<br />
has investigated this belief.<br />
2. Blindness Prevention<br />
Since tea contains high levels of<br />
antioxidants, it is not surprising<br />
that studies have found them in<br />
eye tissues. Drinking tea can help<br />
to prevent the blindness caused by<br />
cataracts (the clouding of the lens<br />
inside the eye).<br />
3. Reduced Cortisol Levels<br />
Cortisol is the stress hormone that<br />
contributes to belly fat and makes<br />
your skin age quicker. One recent<br />
study suggested four cups of tea per<br />
day may make your cortisol levels<br />
spike less.<br />
If you’re looking to have cortisol<br />
levels drop back down to normal<br />
faster after a stressful event, a study<br />
suggested daily consumption of tea<br />
for six weeks will do just that (as<br />
compared to placebo).<br />
The less cortisol your body produces<br />
the more slowing of the aging<br />
process and thus helping in the<br />
prevention of the widening of your<br />
mid-section.<br />
4. Anti-inflammatory<br />
Active compounds in tea can help<br />
to lower levels of inflammation and<br />
inflammatory reactions. According<br />
to specialists, inflammation is connected<br />
to almost every modern ailment,<br />
including arthritis, metabolic<br />
syndrome, and depression. Inflammation<br />
can also cause you to retain<br />
water and look puffy, so a few cups<br />
of tea can help you look and feel<br />
thinner.<br />
Other studies indicated the lower<br />
inflammation levels resulting from<br />
green tea consumption may help to<br />
protect against cardiovascular disease,<br />
just another added benefit of<br />
tea consumption.<br />
5. Increased memory - Focus &<br />
Concentration<br />
Extensive research has shown that<br />
the combinations of caffeine and<br />
L-Theanine (a naturally occurring<br />
amino acid found in tea) improves<br />
reaction time and memory, while at<br />
the same time increases focus and<br />
concentration (think of monks meditating<br />
as an ex<strong>amp</strong>le).<br />
It is suggested to have a cup of tea<br />
— perhaps white tea — before a<br />
meeting when you need to be sharp<br />
or drink it during a test for increased<br />
concentration and focus.<br />
6. Anti-allergen<br />
With spring here, now is time to<br />
start searching for your favorite tea.<br />
A Japanese study found that the tea<br />
polyphenol, EGCG, may be helpful<br />
for reducing pollen allergies. Tea<br />
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may also reduce allergic response<br />
through quercetin, a flavanol naturally-occurring<br />
in tea, which is<br />
known to alienate histamine response.<br />
By adding honey to your<br />
tea, you will double-up the anti-allergy<br />
power.<br />
7. Decreased Risk of Stroke<br />
Drinking at least three cups of<br />
green or black tea per day results<br />
in a 21% reduction in the risk of<br />
ischemic stroke, according to 2009<br />
study. Start your tea habit now,<br />
to begin protecting yourself earlier<br />
and improve your chances<br />
of living longer.<br />
8. Reduced Risk of Dementia<br />
To stay sharp, even as you age,<br />
drink tea, as it is thought to lower<br />
the risk of dementia by acting<br />
through multiple ways, including<br />
those of nerve synapses and<br />
blood sugar regulation. A study in<br />
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9. Improved Overall Health<br />
Markers<br />
Tea drinkers tend to be healthier,<br />
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You can help support your health,<br />
which includes your skin and body<br />
composition, with as few as 2-3<br />
cups per day of this calorie-free,<br />
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There are countless types, blends,<br />
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Which low-calorie sweetner is best for you?<br />
Want To Reduce Your Sugar Intake<br />
by Lynette Eastwood<br />
Here are some facts regarding<br />
the use of some artificial sweeteners<br />
and the effect they may have<br />
on your body. They may make your<br />
life a bit happier by being able to<br />
indulge in a little sweetness in your<br />
life.<br />
If you think that people with<br />
diabetes should always avoid sugar,<br />
think again — they can enjoy<br />
the sweet stuff, in moderation, but<br />
therein lies the problem, “moderation”<br />
can be challenging. Sugar<br />
substitutes, on the other hand, offer<br />
sweetness while controlling the carbohydrate<br />
intake and blood glucose.<br />
There are many sugar substitutes to<br />
choose from, but they’re not all calorie-free<br />
and they vary in terms of<br />
their impact on blood sugar.<br />
Here are five sugar substitutes<br />
to reduce your consumption<br />
of sugar and for those hoping to reduce<br />
their risk of developing Type 2<br />
Diabetes:<br />
Splenda: Basically is good for diabetes<br />
Splenda is a brand name for<br />
sucralose, a non-nutritive or artificial<br />
sweetener, which is excellent<br />
for people with diabetes — type<br />
2 diabetes especially. Splenda is<br />
600 times sweeter than sugar, says<br />
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Glassman, but those little yellow<br />
packets have no effect on blood<br />
sugar. In addition, Splenda passes<br />
through the body with minimal absorption.<br />
Saccharin: The Oldest Artificial<br />
Sweetener<br />
Saccharin, the sweetener<br />
sold in pink packets under the<br />
brand name Sweet ‘N’ Low, is calorie-free<br />
and is about 300 to 500<br />
times sweeter than sugar. Though it<br />
can be a sugar substitute for those<br />
with diabetes, “research has shown<br />
that the intake of saccharin can lead<br />
to weight gain,” Glassman warns.<br />
“Usually, when one eats a sweet<br />
food, the body expects calories to<br />
accompany that food. When the<br />
body does not get those calories, it<br />
looks for them elsewhere. This can<br />
lead to greater calorie consumption<br />
throughout the day as your body<br />
craves the caloric satisfaction it has<br />
missed,” she explains.<br />
Aspartame: Possible Side Effects<br />
Aspartame, sold in blue<br />
packets under the brand names<br />
Equal and NutraSweet, is a non-nutritive<br />
artificial sweetener is 200<br />
times sweeter than sugar. While<br />
not zero calories like some other<br />
artificial sweeteners, aspartame is<br />
still very low in calories. But while<br />
the U.S. Food and Drug Administration<br />
has reviewed the scientific<br />
research and found aspartame to<br />
be safe for human consumption,<br />
Glassman notes that there have also<br />
been some conflicting study results<br />
on aspartame’s safety. “Although<br />
its low-calorie reputation is appealing<br />
for most weight-conscious individuals,<br />
it has been linked to many<br />
negative side effects,” Glassman<br />
says. “Some research shows linkage<br />
to leukemia, lymphoma, and<br />
breast cancer. Other research shows<br />
a linkage to migraines.” In addition,<br />
people with phenylketonuria<br />
(PKU), a rare condition in which<br />
they are unable to metabolize phenylalanine<br />
(a key component of aspartame),<br />
should not consume this<br />
sugar substitute.<br />
Stevia: An All-Natural Option<br />
The “newbie” among sugar<br />
substitutes, is derived from the<br />
leaf of the stevia plant that’s native<br />
to Central and South America.<br />
Truvia and Pure Via, another brand<br />
of stevia-based sweetener, are calorie-free<br />
and have been shown to<br />
have little to no impact on blood<br />
sugar, making them excellent sugar<br />
substitutes for people with diabetes.<br />
The FDA has approved the use of<br />
certain stevia extracts, which it has<br />
generally recognized as safe. Stevia<br />
extract is used as a sweetener in<br />
foods and beverages, and in brands<br />
like Truvia and Pure Via.<br />
Sugar Alcohols: Low-Calorie<br />
Sweeteners<br />
S ugar alcohols, or polyols,<br />
are derived from the natural fibers<br />
in fruits and vegetables. They do<br />
contain some carbohydrates so are<br />
considered nutritive sweeteners,<br />
and they also have some effect on<br />
blood glucose levels. Though sugar<br />
alcohols are relatively low in calories<br />
and more blood-sugar friendly<br />
than carbohydrates, they may have<br />
a laxative effect and cause indigestion,<br />
bloating, diarrhea, and headaches<br />
in some people. Ex<strong>amp</strong>les<br />
of sugar alcohols include sorbitol,<br />
mannitol, and xylitol.<br />
Mullins says that the carbohydrates<br />
in sugar alcohols are<br />
not fully absorbed. “I recommend<br />
that people who are going to use<br />
these sugar substitutes keep track<br />
of carbohydrate levels,” she says.<br />
“Subtract half the amount of sugar<br />
alcohols from the total number of<br />
carbohydrates in each food to understand<br />
how many net carbs are<br />
actually affecting blood glucose<br />
levels.” Keep in mind that even if<br />
a food is sugar-free, that doesn’t<br />
mean that it’s also calorie- or carbohydrate-free.<br />
Always look at the<br />
Nutrition Facts label for a full picture<br />
of what’s in a food.<br />
The choice is yours, but the consequences<br />
of diabetes on our bodies<br />
and harm of extra weight straining<br />
our heart to pump more blood<br />
through so many fat cells is something<br />
to think about.<br />
12 Foods You’re Probably Refrigerating That You Actually Shouldn’t<br />
Some common items you may not want to freeze<br />
by Lynette Eastwood<br />
If it seems like your refrigerator<br />
is always stuffed to the brim,<br />
that might be because it's packed<br />
with foods that really don't need to<br />
be in there. For a long time, it was<br />
assumed that anything fresh or organic<br />
absolutely needed to be refrigerated,<br />
but the opposite is true<br />
in some cases. There are even a<br />
handful of fruits and vegetables that<br />
will actually taste worse if you store<br />
them at colder temps. The same<br />
goes for oils.<br />
So, the next time you're<br />
about to throw all your groceries<br />
into the fridge, think twice about<br />
where things belong. If you store<br />
certain fruits, veggies, and condiments<br />
in your pantry instead, you'll<br />
save a lot of room for the things that<br />
do need to be kept cold.<br />
Here, a list of foods you may be<br />
refrigerating unnecessarily and<br />
how to store them instead.<br />
1. Avocados<br />
According to avocado producers<br />
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avocados at room temperature until<br />
they're fully ripened, because<br />
they may never ripen properly if<br />
you refrigerate them too soon. On<br />
the other hand, refrigerating them<br />
after they've ripened can extend<br />
their lifespan by a few extra days.<br />
If you've cut into your avocado and<br />
want to save the other half for later,<br />
sprinkle it with a little lemon juice,<br />
pop it into an airtight container, and<br />
place it in the fridge.<br />
2. & 3. Onions and Garlic<br />
You should never leave fresh onions<br />
or garlic in the fridge, because the<br />
cold, dry air will sap their moisture<br />
and mess with both of their textures<br />
and flavors. Instead, keep them in a<br />
cool, dark spot that's properly ventilated<br />
so they won't get moldy—<br />
store in an airtight container in your<br />
pantry.<br />
4. Tomatoes<br />
Tomatoes will lose their flavor and<br />
become soft and mushy if you store<br />
them in the fridge. Think about the<br />
tastiest, juiciest tomatoes you've<br />
ever eaten—they probably weren't<br />
cold. For best results, keep your tomatoes<br />
at room temperature and out<br />
of direct sunlight and only put them<br />
in the fridge after you've cut them.<br />
5. Tropical fruit<br />
Mangoes, pineapples, and papayas<br />
come from warmer climates.<br />
After you've cut them up, though,<br />
seal them tightly in a food storage<br />
container and keep them in the<br />
fridge—their juices can foster bacteria<br />
growth at higher temps.<br />
6. Bananas<br />
Like avocados and tomatoes, storing<br />
bananas in the fridge will mess<br />
with the way they ripen. The colder<br />
temps can also make them soft and<br />
mushy, which can be great for banana<br />
bread, but not ideal if you're<br />
planning to just snack on one. It's<br />
best to keep bananas at room temperature.<br />
However, if you do notice<br />
that they've started to turn brown,<br />
peel them, put them in a freezer-safe<br />
food storage container or bag, and<br />
stash them in the freezer to use in<br />
smoothies.<br />
7. Stone fruit<br />
Fruit with a pit in the center, like<br />
apricots, nectarines, and peaches,<br />
should all be stored at room temperature.<br />
If you've already sliced<br />
into them and want to store for later,<br />
put them in a tightly sealed container<br />
in the fridge.<br />
8. Citrus<br />
There's no harm in storing citrus in<br />
the fridge, but you also don't have to.<br />
But if you prefer to eat citrus cold,<br />
which I totally do, then feel free to<br />
pop them into your fridge. With this<br />
type of fruit, it really comes down<br />
to personal preference. Like other<br />
wet fruits, citrus fruits are best<br />
stored in the fridge once you've cut<br />
them open.<br />
9. Uncut melons and winter squash<br />
Thanks to their hard skins, both<br />
melon and winter squash varieties—like<br />
acorn, butternut, and kabocha<br />
don't need to be refrigerated<br />
until after they've been cut. However,<br />
if you prefer your melon cold,<br />
you might want to stick it into the<br />
fridge beforehand.<br />
12. Many condiments<br />
Condiments like ketchup or mustard<br />
are fine to store at room temperature<br />
because their high sugar,<br />
salt, and vinegar contents keep them<br />
preserved. And the same goes for a<br />
lot of other condiments, including<br />
many salad dressings, hot sauces,<br />
jams, and fermented ingredients<br />
like soy or fish sauce.<br />
What to know before you freeze<br />
anything.<br />
Use a thermometer to monitor<br />
your freezer. For optimum<br />
quality, it should be 0°F. Cool food<br />
quickly and evenly before freezing.<br />
If you’re not sure that something<br />
will freeze well, try a small amount<br />
first. After it’s thawed and reheated,<br />
decide if the quality is up to your<br />
standards.<br />
Season sparingly before<br />
freezing and add more later if necessary.<br />
Spices change flavor during<br />
freezer storage.<br />
Keep the freezer two-thirds<br />
full for energy efficiency. Leave<br />
some space around each package<br />
so air can circulate. Manage the<br />
quantities so whatever is placed in<br />
the freezer is frozen solid within 24<br />
hours. Adding a lot of food at once<br />
will increase freezing time.<br />
Store nuts, flour, and juice<br />
in the door because it’s frequently<br />
opened. Save the colder parts of the<br />
freezer for other foods. Freeze fruits<br />
and vegetables at the peak of flavor.<br />
Refrigerator: Defrosting in the<br />
refrigerator is the safest and most<br />
fuss-free method, but it’s also the<br />
slowest, so plan ahead. Smaller<br />
items like a pound of ground beef<br />
defrost overnight. Most items take a<br />
day or two. For small beef and pork<br />
roasts, allow 3 to 5 hours per pound<br />
of meat; for larger cuts, allow 5 to 7<br />
hours. Prepping for Thanksgiving?<br />
A whole turkey will take 24 hours<br />
for every 4 to 5 pounds of weight.<br />
Cold water: This type of defrosting<br />
requires less time than the refrigerator<br />
but more attention. Place food<br />
in a watertight plastic storage bag;<br />
place bag in cold water. Change<br />
water every 30 minutes until food<br />
is thawed.<br />
Microwave: Defrosting in the microwave<br />
is suitable for last-minute<br />
thawing of small items. Unwrap<br />
the food and place it in a microwave-safe<br />
dish. Cook the food immediately<br />
after defrosting.<br />
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Local Area Churches<br />
<strong>Lake</strong> Gregory Community Church<br />
460 Pine Dr., <strong>Crestline</strong>, CA 92325<br />
(909) 867-2907<br />
Customer Open House on <strong>May</strong> 25th!<br />
1410 Calgary Drive<br />
<strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Arrowhead</strong>, CA<br />
(909)337-5483<br />
www.churchofthewoods.org<br />
Service times<br />
in <strong>Crestline</strong>:<br />
Shabbat (Sabbath):<br />
Friday night @ 7:00 p.m.<br />
Torah Study:<br />
Sunday @ 10:00 a.m.<br />
Service times<br />
in Calimesa:<br />
Shabbat (Sabbath):<br />
Sat. morning @ 10:00 a.m.<br />
Torah Study:<br />
Tuesday night @ 7:00 p.m.<br />
St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church<br />
23079 Crest Forest Dr.<br />
<strong>Crestline</strong>, Ca. 92382<br />
170 S. Dart Canyon Rd.<br />
<strong>Crestline</strong>, CA 92325<br />
(909)338-5934<br />
and<br />
9580 Calimesa Blvd.<br />
Calimesa, CA 92320<br />
New Wine Christian Fellowship<br />
340 Hwy. 138, PO Box 3935<br />
www.newwinecrestline.org<br />
<strong>Crestline</strong> CA 92325<br />
Sunday service at 10:30 am.<br />
Children’s Sunday class: kindergarten through 5th grade.<br />
Youth Sunday class for junior and high school<br />
students during the morning service.<br />
Office Hours – Wednesday 9 am to 2 pm<br />
Thursday 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm<br />
MASSES:<br />
Sunday Service<br />
Times:<br />
9 & 11 a.m.<br />
Wed. Night<br />
Free Dinner &<br />
-Activities for All Ages-<br />
5:30-8:00 p.m.<br />
909 338.6077<br />
Weekend Masses:<br />
Saturday: 5:00 p.m.<br />
Sunday: 9:30 a.m.(English) 12:00 pm (Spanish)<br />
Weekday Masses:<br />
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30 a.m.<br />
Monday & Tuesday Communion Service at 8:30 a.m.<br />
Phone<br />
909-338-2303<br />
<strong>Crestline</strong> First Baptist Church<br />
Sunday Service Times:<br />
9:00 AM Kids/<br />
Adults Sunday School<br />
10:15 AM Celebration Service<br />
Shiloh Messianc Congregation<br />
170 S. Dart Canyon Rd. <strong>Crestline</strong>, CA 92325<br />
(909) 338-5934<br />
St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church<br />
23079 Crest Forest Dr., <strong>Crestline</strong>,CA 92382<br />
(909) 338-2303<br />
New Wine Christian Fellowship<br />
22730 Waters Dr., CA 92325<br />
(909) 338-6077<br />
Calvary Chapel, <strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Arrowhead</strong><br />
101 Grandview Rd., Twin Peaks, CA. 92391<br />
(909) 337-2468<br />
<strong>Crestline</strong> First Baptist Church<br />
<strong>Crestline</strong>, CA 92325<br />
(909) 338-1918<br />
<strong>Crestline</strong> Community Presbyterian<br />
23954 <strong>Lake</strong> Dr. <strong>Crestline</strong>, CA., 92325<br />
(909) 338-3304<br />
<strong>Crestline</strong> New Life Christian Fellowship<br />
Contact: Ronald Veale<br />
23484 <strong>Lake</strong> Dr.<br />
<strong>Crestline</strong>, CA 92325<br />
Phone: 909-338-3213<br />
Email: rvpastorron@verizon.net<br />
Website: crestlinenewlife.com<br />
“Where the Word<br />
of God, the Holy<br />
Bible, is preached<br />
and practiced, and<br />
the great triune<br />
God is worshipped<br />
in an atmosphere<br />
of warm Christian<br />
23382 Crest Forest Dr., <strong>Crestline</strong> fellowship”<br />
(in Toptown across from Fire Station)<br />
www.<strong>Mountain</strong>Reformed.com<br />
909-547-4374<br />
Adult Sunday School 9:30am • Worship Service 10:30am<br />
twin peaks community church<br />
Service Times:<br />
Sunday<br />
9:15-Adult Sunday School<br />
10:30 AM-Church Service<br />
Connecting People to Jesus<br />
– Love God, Love Others,<br />
Serve the World<br />
Preschool<br />
Sunday Services:<br />
- Kindergarten<br />
8am-Traditional Music<br />
9:30-Contemporary Service<br />
11:00-Traditional Service<br />
27415 School Road, <strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Arrowhead</strong>, CA 92352<br />
(909) 337-1412<br />
$179,000<br />
Adorable Single Level Home close<br />
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on a Cul-de-Sac. Improved<br />
996SQ FT 2 Bedroom and 1 Bath,<br />
Inside Laundry, Walk In closets,<br />
Great inside Storage and Wood<br />
Stove Fireplace. Beautifully Updated<br />
kitchen with White Shaker<br />
Cabinets and Counter tops. Newer<br />
flooring throughout! Storage Shed<br />
, Workshop, Fenced Yard and RV<br />
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$239,000<br />
Walk into an open living room w/ wood<br />
burning stove - high knotty pine ceilings.<br />
Deck off of living room w/ views.<br />
Full bathroom and bedroom on main<br />
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bathroom, and laundry hookups.<br />
Small garage could be used as a<br />
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Beautifully updated Upper<br />
Rowco home built in 2004.<br />
Features a generous 2038<br />
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with walk in closets and large<br />
bathrooms. Beautiful glass<br />
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kitchen. Separated by<br />
a large granite bar with built<br />
in wine cooler fridge and<br />
kegerator. Living room has a<br />
stack stoned hearth and wood<br />
burning stove with electric<br />
fan to heat the whole house!<br />
Yard is surrounded by fruit and flowering dogwood trees. Yard comes with<br />
sprinkler system. One bedroom on the main floor with full bath. Master suite<br />
and third suite upstairs. Wooden blinds throughout with multiple storage areas.<br />
Home comes with an automatic generac, natural gas full house generator!<br />
Enclosed covered carport and a two car garage!<br />
$393,000<br />
$250,000<br />
With easy access to highway 330, on<br />
a quiet street. Natural light and views<br />
of the forest are spread throughout<br />
the house. The main level has a living<br />
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bathroom. Downstairs you’ll find a<br />
den with a wood burning stove and the<br />
master bedroom and bathroom. There<br />
are three decks for soaking up the sun,<br />
as well as a fenced yard for pets.<br />
$349,000<br />
Home features peek-a-boo view, 2 separate<br />
decks, fenced dog yard, mud room,<br />
master bedroom with bathroom, open<br />
living and dining space. Brand new<br />
beautiful kitchen with self closing cabinets<br />
and granite countertops! Main floor<br />
has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Downstairs<br />
is a separate laundry room, full bathroom,<br />
bonus room/den, and another<br />
newly added bedroom! This is a must<br />
see, sellers very motivated!<br />
www.topproducersrealty.com<br />
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909-867-9772<br />
Running Springs - Arrowbear <strong>Lake</strong> - Green Valley <strong>Lake</strong><br />
Customer Open House at<br />
<strong>Mountain</strong> Top Producers Realty<br />
LIVE Music From My Generation!<br />
Meet and Greet with our<br />
Real Estate Agents.<br />
Free Community Event<br />
Saturday, <strong>May</strong> 25th at 11am<br />
31927 Hilltop Blvd., Running Springs<br />
533 Springy Path, <strong>Crestline</strong>, CA 92325<br />
(909) 338-1918<br />
909 337-3011<br />
Calvary Chapel, <strong>Lake</strong> <strong>Arrowhead</strong><br />
Service Times:<br />
Sunday<br />
8:30 and 10:30 AM<br />
Wednesday evening<br />
6:00 PM<br />
Pastor Scott Stout continues<br />
through the book of Mark<br />
Midweek Potluck & Study-6PM<br />
K-5, Junior High and High School<br />
Ministries all meet at 6:30pm after the<br />
potluck. (childcare available)<br />
101 Grandview Rd.<br />
Twin Peaks, CA 92391<br />
(909) 337-2468<br />
St. Richard’s Episcopal Church<br />
Sunday Worship Times<br />
8am Holy Eucharist This is a quiet service with no music.<br />
Our liturgy alternates weekly between Rite 1 and Rite 2.<br />
10:00am Holy Eucharist<br />
28708 Highway 18, Skyforest, CA 92385<br />
909-337-3889 Fax: 909-337-9980<br />
31927 Hilltop Blvd,<br />
Running Springs, CA<br />
DRE# 01292179<br />
(909) 867-9772<br />
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