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The ever popular Golden Oaks Thrift Store is located in downtown Running

Springs just 150 feet west of Jensen’s Market. They are open six days a

week, except Wednesdays. Normally open 10am to 4pm, but at this current

time, it’s best to call ahead at 909-867-2112. Photo by S. Peter

The Running Springs Area Golden

Oaks: Lesson On Giving

The Running Springs Area Golden Oaks have been a charitable organization

since its very inception. We thought to honor them for what they’ve

done for the Running Springs community from their very beginning especially

in this trying time. We wish to give you a little story about the

organization from Joan Moseley, who also helped get this paper started

from the beginning.

The Golden Oaks—A Brief History

By Joan Moseley

The Running Springs Area

Golden Oaks was formed in the

early months of 1982 by a group of

people, including Doris and Harry

Shedd, Pauline and Hal Tierney,

Jim and Lilia Newville, Bob and

Helen Hootman, Winifred Brown

and Steve and Estelle Stephens. The

group was soon joined by members

Kay and Jim Schneider, Cleo Lisle

and many other local residents interested

in a senior citizen organization.

Robert “Bob” Hootman

was the driving force behind the

concept and is credited with being

the actual founder. During the formation

process meetings were held

at members’ homes, including the

Hootmans’ home where they would

often gather to discuss matters and

then enjoy the couple’s beautiful

shady garden and horseshoe court.

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The objectives, as outlined

in the bylaws, were composed by

Helen Hootman and they reflected

the primary goals of the organization.

However, from the beginning,

Bob Hootman hoped to put in motion

a drive to attain a community

center in Running Springs. With

this endeavor in mind, he started

the process of incorporation and accomplished

that task in 1982.

Bob Hootman’s efforts of

realizing a community in Running

Springs didn’t begin with the formation

of the Golden Oaks. Indeed, he

had worked toward this idea some

10 years previously. Ideas sometimes

fall on hard time without a

viable organizational structure. Formation

of a senior citizens’ group,

as well as being a needed outlet for

individuals in, or approaching, their

senior years, afforded the necessary

Golden Oaks: cont. on pg. 3

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The Running Springs Farmers Market as well as all farmers’ markets are

considered essential food outlets and will remain open to serve the public.

These supplies thwe needs for many locals organic needs. Photo by Mike

Lee/Starlight Photography

Running Springs Area Farmers Market

and Artisan Faire Plans to Open Saturdays

May - September 10am-2pm

by Cathy Clemens

California government regulations

consider farmers markets

an essential service, so with that in

mind, we are moving forward with

opening in the beginning of May.

The market is reviewing guidelines

(such as social distancing, hand

wash stations, cutting sampling,

sanitizing high contact areas and

eliminating non-essential services)

and translating those into policies.

All farmers from 2019 have

said they will be returning this year.

Gerardo’s strawberries are delicious

this spring (Buenrostro Farms was

selling loads of fresh, yummy produce

at another market). He is looking

forward to coming back to Running

Springs. The popular Snow

Valley Ski Lift Ticket Promotion

offers an extra perk for eating your

veggies - on the last Saturdays of

May-August, plus all of September.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Pg. 2-Newsbriefs & Updates

Pg. 4-Pine Cone Festival Update

Pg. 5-Coronavirus Scams

Pg. 6-Stay At Home Order

Pg. 9-Mtn Artists: Linda White

Pg. 10-COVID 19 Shopping List

Pg. 11-Sen. Mike Morrell column

Pg. 13-R.S. Chamber

Pg. 15-Dining Guide

Pg. 16-Boosting Your Immune System

Pg. 18-Nature’s Most Magical Compound

Pg. 19-Attacking Blood Pressure

Pg. 20-Business Directory

Pg. 22-Church Services

Bryan and Jeff’s bees are

busy. Once there is enough honey,

they will harvest it and add that to

their peppers, herbs, jams and other

Little Wingnut Farms offerings.

Little Wingnut Farms is also transitioning

to sweet corn instead of

popcorn during 2020.

Maricela from Gaytan Family

Farms said they will have a lot of

varieties of veggies by May, as well

as new flavored salsas. Erik, Becky,

Darwin and Bree want to come to

all the market Saturdays with Rancho

de los Proyectos produce but

will have to see how much produce

is ready to sell in May. They were

selling some produce at the Redlands

Grove School Farmers Market

in March. Daniel will bring Happy

Hawk Farm’s microgreens, avocados

(when available), citrus and

RS Farmers Market:

cont. on pg. 10

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News Briefs

U.S. Forest Service - San

Bernardino National Forest

The Forest Service is closing

developed recreation facilities on

our National Forests statewide until

at least April 30 in an attempt to

avoid groups of people and promote

social distancing of staying more

than six feet apart. This includes

sites on the San Bernardino National

Forest, such as campgrounds and

picnic areas.

The general Forest area, including

the extensive trail system, will

remain open and available to the

public. It is the intent of USDA Forest

Service to maintain trail access

to the extent practicable.

Please keep health, safety and

the environment in mind when visiting

National Forests. Your personal

responsibility is critical to

ensuring public safety and preventing

further restrictions. We ask that

you consider whether your personal

participation in outdoor recreation

at this time would pose an unnecessary

risk to others as we all work together

to flatten the curve and slow

the spread of COVID-19.

We appreciate your cooperation

in keeping our National Forests

safe and healthy for everyone’s use.

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April 2020 issue

News Briefs

We have received donations of Personal

Protective Equipment (PPE’s)

from our friends at Hubert Eaton

Scout Reservation, UCLA Lake

Arrowhead Conference Center and

Bruin Woods Family Resort, Thousand

Pines Christian Camp & Conference

Center, SkyPark at Santa’s

Village, and Pali Mountain!

Info From ROTWSD

Good evening Rim Families,

we appreciate your patience as we

address the many ramifications of

the COVID-19 national emergency.

Learning packets and a parent

letter are available on the district

website at https://www.rimsd.k12.

ca.us/domain/723 under the head-

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News Briefs

We have a sufficient amount of

PPE’s at this time, thanks to these

donations and the careful management

of our PPE by Cameron

Egerer, MCH Purchasing and Materials

Manager. We are continually

impressed by the generosity of this

community - THANK YOU!

ing “Distance Learning.” Your

child’s teacher(s) may have already

reached out for support as well. If

so, you may continue the learning

plan they have set up. The resources

on the website are intended to provide

additional enrichment activities.

Please visit the website regularly

for any updates.

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Golden Oaks: from front page

structure to effectively pursue

the dream of a senior center, as

well as a community center.

Tragically, on May 10,

1984, two days before the groundbreaking

ceremony for the Running

Springs Community/Senior Center

Bob Hootman died. Members were

saddened and bewildered over the

loss but were determined to “carry

on.” His widow, Helen and the

rest of the Hootman family attended

the groundbreaking ceremony. This

event was also attended by (then)

Rim of the World Unified School

District Superintendent Gary Steffens,

4th District County Supervisor

Bob Townsend (who reportedly

had a home in the area), 1st District

Supervisor John Joyner, CSA 70

P-3 Park and Recreation District

Commissioners Joe Harich and

(Chair) Bruce Daniels and Senator

H.R. Richardson’s representative

Gordon Browning. Joyner presented

the Golden Oaks with a check

for $60,000, Elizabeth Warm sang

“God Bless America” and Golden

Oaks member Steve Martin sang,

“Beyond the Blue Horizon” as a

tribute to Bob Hootman. Those of

us who attended were filled with

joy at the occasion but were also

teary-eyed.

Running Springs Branch Library

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Running Springs Area Golden Oaks

members passed a resolution that

when the center was finally realized,

it would be named the Robert

Hootman Senior/Community Center.

Ahead of schedule in December

1986, the center was completed, and

it was dedicated on April 25, 1987

with an overflow crowd of supporters

who attended. Throughout the

years many events have been held

at the center, both by the seniors

and by the community. Little Theater

plays, the Halloween Carnival,

the Golden Oaks luau, candidate’s

forums, Girl Scout meetings and

many other community events are

held at the site and it has truly become

a gathering place for the community.

CSA 70 P-3 became Rim

of the World Recreation and Park

District, which owns the center, and

in addition to the Golden Oaks the

Running Springs Area Chamber of

Commerce calls it home to their

small office.

The San Bernardino County

Library is temporarily

closing all 32 branches

through April 3, 2020 for

the health and safety of

out library customers.

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Running Springs

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Here are some donations given recently by the Golden Oaks during the

2019 calendar year:

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that provides both a view and a flat backyard.

The backyard is fenced and has a

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cars. Upon entering the house you will

find the first spacious master bedroom

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small patio, and an ensuite bathroom.

The ensuite includes a double sink with

granite counter tops, dual head shower/

bathtub, tile floors, and a private room with the toilet. On the second level there is

another master bedroom with an attached newly remodeled bathroom. The third

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Smokey and Cheekers beckoning you to visit the Pine Cone Festival this

coming October 3, 2020. Photo by Mike Johnston, Promotion Sports Wear.

COVID-19 update for the 14th Pine

Cone Festival

In these uncertain times, we

understand everyone is challenged

in making plans for the future. The

Pine Cone Festival will be sending

out application forms in early June,

as usual, for vendors to register

for our October event. We encourage

vendors to return the forms to

secure a booth space, however, in

light of the unknown status of future

public gatherings, we will NOT require

payment at the time the applications

are submitted. If restrictions

are lifted by the end of summer, we

will proceed with the Festival if it

is determined to be feasible and responsible

and collect payments at

that time.

Also, as we look for ways

to recreate while avoiding crowds,

explore the forest and seek that

winning Coulter pine cone or Sugar

pine cone for the World’s Largest

Pine Cone Contest. If you collect a

lot of pine cones you can also create

clever entries for the annual craft

contest.

Please contact us at Pine-

ConeFestival@gmail.com if you

have any questions.

Hope to see you on October

3rd at Snow Valley/Rim Nordic

Ski!

Take care and be safe!

Trails of the San Bernardino’s

Due to the Coronavirus, We

don’t want to encourage

citizens to get out when

there’s a statewide order

for people to remain in

place. so until the order

is lifted, we (the mountain

lifestyle) deemed it prudent

to not publish articles

about local trails.

When the order is lifted, we

will continue with the trail

articles, thank you...

Mountain Rim Fire Safe Council Activates

Emergency Chipping Program

In response to

the serious storm damage

across the mountain

from the severe winter

storms, Mountain

Rim Fire Safe Council

(MRFSC) activated its

Curbside Chipping Program

to complement the

Drop-Off chipping offered

by San Bernardino

County Fire and CAL

FIRE. Historically,

MRFSC does not offer winter chipping

due to weather – wet woody debris

is difficult to chip.

The total requests for chipping

between December 15th and

March 8th exceeding 600 properties

(in the Crestline area alone!). In all

of 2019, MRFSC served 385 properties

across the mountain - between

Waterman Canyon and Green Valley

Lake! Additionally, contractors are

reporting slash piles three to four

times the regular volume in size.

Some properties have piles so large

it has taken a crew more than one

day just to chip that one property!

This tremendous response

is wonderful as the MRFSC is able

to assist property owners getting rid

of fuels but created a challenge for

the chipping contractors. Thanks to

Cumorah Tree Service, Hammer’s

Mountain Services, The Tree Guys,

Eric Carter Construction and CAL

FIRE Pilot Rock crews more than

70% of the properties have been

completed as of this article. March

winter storms (rain and snow) and

the COVID-19 outbreak have delayed

the program somewhat, but the

contractors will work until all piles

all completed.

The regular spring/summer

curbside chipping program will start

back up in June. MRFSC is able to

offer this curbside service FREE to

property owners thanks to a grant

from CAL FIRE. For more info, visit

www.FREEchipping.org.

Scammers Are at It Again! This

Time It’s COVID-19

Got a call about claiming

your COVID-19 stimulus check?

It’s a scam!

Scammers on the east coast

are already trying to take advantage

of the COVID-19 fears and claim to

be calling about President Trump’s

stimulus package.

ABC 11 TV in Raleigh,

North Carolina has received dozens

of emails from viewers who got

calls that claim you can get your

money right away if you just give

the caller your debit or credit card

information. And the fear is that the

scam will be nationwide soon. The

BBB is also getting reports about

this scam call.

Scammers are calling

claiming you qualify for $1,000 to

$14,000 in relief from COVID-19

from the federal government. In

some cases, the scammer claims

it’s grant money. Families of four

could get $3,000 under US coronavirus

relief plan, says Secretary of

the Treasury Steve Mnuchin says.

You need to remember

these Troubleshooter takeaways.

If it sounds too good to be true, it

is. Also, you never pay money to

get money, that’s a sure sign it’s a

scam. Plus, there are no grants related

to the novel coronavirus for

individuals, so that’s a sure sign

this is a rip-off.

This is just the beginning of

these scams, you really need to be

on guard when it comes to emails,

texts and phone calls related to

COVID-19. If you’re asked for any

personal information or to give any

type of payment information hang

up.

The Federal Trade Commission

also offers this advice

when it comes to scams related to

COVID-19:

Scammers will exploit any

situation they think will help them

be more successful in their scam.

With the outbreak of COVID-19,

scammers have found a platform

that preys on people’s fears and

could make them more likely to be

victimized.

Be aware that criminals are

attempting to use malicious websites

and apps that appear to share

virus-related information to gain

and lock access to your devices until

payment is received. Criminals will

likely continue to use new methods

to exploit COVID-19 worldwide.

Report scams and attempted fraud

at ic3.gov.

Although this is happening,

you can avoid falling prey to

this type of scam. By remembering

these four tips, the public can both

protect themselves and help stop

this type of activity:

• Avoid opening attachments

and clicking on links within emails

from senders you don’t recognize.

• Always independently verify

the information originates from

a legitimate source (for example,

check the CDC website)

• Refuse to supply login credentials

or financial data in response

to an email.

• Visit websites by inputting

their domains manually.

Park District Closures In Regard To

Coronavirus (Covid-19)

Due to the Coronavirus and

the social distancing laws the Park

District falls under from state and

local authorities, we must cancel all

public facility use at this time. This

will be in effect for the remainder of

March 2020.

The March Board of Directors

meeting has been cancelled, all

contract classes and recreation programs

will be cancelled (youth and

adult), facility rentals will be cancelled,

and senior/community centers

will be closed.

Sunrise Children’s Club

Preschool: Closed for the remainder

of March 2020 until further notice.

Before and After School

Program at CHE, LAE, and the

TEEN CENTER at Lake Gregory

Education and Community Center

remain closed.

Contract Classes/Recreation

Programs: For the remainder

of March all contract classes/recreation

programs will be cancelled.

Independent Contract Instructors

should be calling their program

participants with more details. Ongoing

programs such as pickleball,

table tennis, and other activities will

be cancelled until further notice.

Youth Track and Field Program:

Due to the number of people

involved, the operating procedures,

and program’s logistics, we must

cancel the 2020 Youth Track and

Field program. All registered participants

will receive a full refund.

Depending on the method of payment

and how you signed up, online

registration users will get a refund

back on the card they used through

the online system. Participants who

paid in person at the District Office

can pick up their cash refund at

the District Office after March 23,

2020.

The Park District Office will

remain open during regular business

hours. Staff is monitoring all

changes in state and federal laws

and will continue to keep the district

in compliance. The Park District is

consistent with other CA Park agencies

and we are working together to

provide the best possible measures

for health and safety.

All updates will be posted

on our website and the Park District

Facebook page.

We would have preferred

not to implement these closures as

we understand this presents inconvenience,

hardship, and disappointment

to the community. However,

we want to be consistent with the

health and safety of our community.

Thank you for your understanding

and support in our efforts.

If you have any questions,

please email the Park District Office,

info@rim-rec.org.

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RIM NORDIC RACING

San Bernardino Mountains

Across from Snow Valley

Home of the Pine Cone Festival

Oct. 3, 2020

Weekends only

Memorial to Labor Day!

Kerry & Bev Brown • www.rimnordic.com

PO Box 2990 • Running Springs • CA 92382 • 909-867-2600


With Wildfire it is not IF, It’s WHEN the

next wildfire will hit – are you ready?

The longer wet winter

means there will be more grasses

and “fine” vegetation when spring

really arrives. These types of fuel

burn quick and fast. As we are restricted

to staying closer to home

as we wait out the COVID-19 outbreak,

take this time to reduce the

fuel on your property by cutting

the grass and weeds, trimming low

hanging and dead branches from

trees and bushes. State and County

Fire Hazard Abatement codes

require the removal of junipers

and manzanita within 15 feet of a

structure, as these bushes are highly

flammable. Contrary to what you

may have heard, the manzanita in

our mountains is NOT a protected

species.

Reducing these fuels creates

defensible space. By definition, defensible

space reduces the risk that

fire will spread from one area to another,

or to a structure, and provides

firefighters access and a safer area

from which to defend a threatened

area. Firefighters sometimes cannot

protect structures lacking defensible

space, as it is less safe and less

likely to succeed.

As you work on creating

defensible space to protect your

home, check out programs offered

by Mountain Rim Fire Safe Council

(MRFSC) that may help in your

efforts.

MRFSC has received funding

from CAL FIRE’s California

Climate Investment grant program

for free curbside chipping and to

help remove dead and dying hazardous

trees. For information on

these programs visit www.MountainRimFSC.org.

Now is the time! BE PRE-

PARED – NOT SURPRISED!

The Term ‘Shelter in Place’ for the

Coronavirus Crisis is confusing

One of the most important

things during a crisis is for authorities

and the media to speak in clear

language. If the public doesn’t know

exactly what’s expected of them or

exactly what the prognosis is for the

immediate future, that’s a recipe for

making an already-difficult period

only more confusing and chaotic.

The current confusion over

“shelter in place” is an excellent, if

frustrating, example. As it is traditionally

used, shelter in place has an

intuitively obvious definition: “Shelter

in place means finding a safe

location indoors and staying there

until you are given an ‘all clear’ or

told to evacuate,” notes Yale University’s

website. The two most common

situations in which shelter-inplace

orders are given are probably

during tornadoes and active-shooter

events. What both those events have

in common is (1) there is an imminent

threat to people’s lives unless

they stay exactly where they are, and

(2) authorities can accurately state

when the threat has dissipated and it

is okay to leave. “Shelter in place”

feels designed to have a certain gut

urgency to it, because it feels like if

you leave, you could be killed immediately.

So, it really isn’t a shelterin-place

order at all, and it is likely

that many people are confused when

they encounter that phrase. There

would be many other, more accurate

ways to describe the situation, like

“limit your excursions, and stay six

feet from others if you do go out.”

Currently, there is no place in

the U.S. under a shelter-in-place order

where such localities are closed.

In the Bay Area, you can walk into a

supermarket and buy what you want

(depending on supplies). Authorities

should simply stop using this phrase.

It’s extremely confusing because, as

of now at least, it doesn’t mean what

it sounds like.

Local San Francisco officials

announced a shelter in place order to

go into effect in the Bay Area until

at least April 7— as reported by The

New York Times, a shelter in place

means residents must stay home unless

their job falls under an essential

category, like in government or in

healthcare, have food delivered or

by takeout in lieu of eating at restaurants

and only going outside if they

can stay six feet away from others.

It doesn’t matter what alternative

terminology politicians adopt.

Anything that is concise and clear

will work. But for now, “shelter in

place” is extremely confusing and

should be dropped.

Other Coronavirus terms:

Quarantine

This is for people who may

have been exposed to the virus. They

are asked to stay at home, or as in

the case with people who were repatriated

from China to the United

States, to stay in a provided facility.

They’re required to be in quarantine

for 14 days. After that, people who

still don’t test positive for the virus

no longer have to be in a contained

environment.

Governments -- federal, state

and local -- can order quarantines,

and in fact, those repatriated from

China were under a federal quarantine

order. That’s only done in extremely

rare situations, though. The

last time it was ordered on a large

scale was during the Spanish Flu

pandemic of 1918-1919, according

to the Centers for Disease Control

and Prevention.

Some people may choose or

be asked to self-quarantine, meaning

they do it voluntarily just because

they think they may have been exposed

or they are being just cautious.

Isolation

This is for people who actually

have the virus or suspect they

may be infected. Those with the virus

who need to be hospitalized will

be kept in an isolation unit. People

who have been infected with the

virus may be asked to self-isolate

at home if they have no symptoms

Coronavirus Terminology:

cont. on pg. 8

COVID-19 Why Its Different from

the Flu

An explanation from the CDC

If you don’t understand

COVID-19 and the way it mutates,

read this EXPLANATION from a

microbiologist at the CDC:

Feeling confused as to why

Coronavirus is a bigger deal than

seasonal flu?

It has to do with RNA sequencing....

i.e. genetics.

Seasonal flu is an “all human

virus”. The DNA/RNA chains

that make up the virus are recognized

by the human immune system.

This means that your body has

some immunity to it before it comes

around each year... you get immunity

two ways...through exposure to a

virus, or by getting a flu shot.

Novel viruses come from

animals.... the WHO tracks novel

viruses in animals, (sometimes for

years watching for mutations). Usually

these viruses only transfer from

animal to animal (pigs in the case

of H1N1) (birds in the case of the

Spanish flu). But once, one of these

animal viruses mutates, and starts to

transfer from animals to humans...

then it’s a problem, Why? Because

we have no natural or acquired immunity.

the RNA sequencing of the

genes inside the virus isn’t human,

and the human immune system

doesn’t recognize it so, we can’t

fight it off.

Now.... sometimes, the mutation

only allows transfer from

animal to human, for years it’s

only transmission is from an infected

animal to a human before it

finally mutates so that it can now

transfer human to human... once

that happens, we have a new contagion

phase. And depending on the

fashion of this new mutation, that’s

what decides how contagious, or

how deadly it’s going to be.

H1N1 was deadly....but it

did not mutate in a way that was as

deadly as the Spanish flu. Its RNA

was slower to mutate, and it attacked

its host differently, too.

Fast forward to today.

Now, here comes this Coronavirus...

it existed in animals only,

for nobody knows how long... but

one day, at an animal market, in

Wuhan China, in December 2019,

it mutated and made the jump from

animal to people. At first, only animals

could give it to a person...

But here is the scary part.... in just

TWO WEEKS it mutated again and

gained the ability to jump from human

to human. Scientists call this

quick ability, “slippery”

This Coronavirus, not being

in any form a “human” virus

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Took off like a rocket. And this was

because, humans have no known

immunity...doctors have no known

medicines for it.

And it just so happens that

this particular mutated animal virus,

changed itself in such a way the

way that it causes great damage to

human lungs.

That’s why Coronavirus is

different from seasonal flu, or H1N1

or any other type of influenza.... this

one is slippery AF. And it’s a lung

eater...And, it’s already mutated

AGAIN, so that we now have two

strains to deal with, strain s, and

strain L....which makes it twice as

hard to develop a vaccine.

We really have no tools

in our shed, with this. History has

shown that fast and immediate closings

of public places has helped in

the past pandemics. Philadelphia

and Baltimore were reluctant to

close events in 1918 and they were

the hardest hit in the US during the

Spanish Flu.

And let me end by saying...

right now it’s hitting older folks

harder... but this genome is so slippery...if

it mutates again (and it

will). Who is to say, what it will do

next.

Stay home folks or simply

away from others who may be

carrying it if you can be outdoors

somewhere... and share this to those

that just are not catching on.

If note: Henry VIII stayed in

his room and allowed no one near

him, till the Black Plague passed.

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MOUNTAIN GARDENING

BY michele martinez and susan campbell

Various seed packets on display from herbs to produce

Vegetable Container Gardening

by Michele Martínez

If you walk around the

neighborhood, you may notice a

lot of mountain residents have container

gardens. Mountain soil can

be tricky, not to mention the variety

of critters who are eager to raid the

vegetable beds. Growing food in

containers on the deck or balcony is

one way to curtail the critter problem,

and have the freshest produce

for your home. This month, as we

cope with COVID-19 restrictions,

let’s remember the restorative power

of gardening. It doesn’t take vast

acreage to grow wonderful veggies,

and container gardens bring the

farm just steps outside your door.

Hardware stores and garden centers

remain open this spring, and many

have store-to-door delivery services.

If you’re feeling restless, it

may be time to go through the shed,

clean up the tools and draw up a

plan for this spring’s garden. Start

by selecting the best location. Then

choose your containers. Add some

potting medium and you’re in business.

In a few months, we may look

back on these days and be glad we

got to planting now. Here are some

basics tips for container gardening

in the mountains.

Find a Sunny Spot

Warm season vegetables

need plenty of sunlight. Ideally,

they’ll have at least six hours of

unfiltered sun per day. Simple observation

will help you test a prospective

location. Pick a spot and

remind yourself to check it periodically

throughout the day. Does the

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or are only mildly ill. It’s important

to call your health provider, in any

case, if you develop symptoms.

Those in isolation should

keep away from other people as

much as possible. The CDC recommends

that you use a separate bathroom,

if available, wear a face mask

when around others, and don’t share

household items.

Stay-at-home orders

After multiple counties

across California ordered their residents

to shelter in place, on March

16th California Governor Gavin

Newsom issued a statewide order

for people to stay at home. The order

will remain in place “until further

notice,” the governor’s office said in

response to the coronavirus crisis.

Services including gas stations,

pharmacies, grocery stores,

farmer markets, and restaurants (providing

only takeout and delivery options)

as well as banks, liquor stores

and laundromats will remain open,

the governor’s office said. Dine-in

restaurants, bars, nightclubs, entertainment

venues, gyms and fitness

balcony, deck, or patio get full or

filtered sunlight? How many hours

is the sun present, and are there reflective

surfaces nearby that will

magnify the light? Remember our

mountain sunlight can be intense,

so when starting young plants, a

screened cloth barrier may help

protect plants in west-facing locations.

Advanced planning helps us

place plants strategically, so they’ll

get the most from the spring and

summer days to come.

The Best Soil

When growing vegetables,

choosing a good potting medium

is important. Potting soils can be

purchased pre-mixed. These are

formulated to be well-draining and

many contain organic fertilizers.

Store-bought potting mixes are also

guaranteed to be sterile, meaning

they’re free of fungus spores and

other harmful pathogens. Soil from

mountain gardens doesn’t work

well in containers. It’s too compact

for good drainage, and it often contains

wild seeds. Some gardeners

make their own potting soil using

a mix of peat, sand, vermiculite,

organic matter, and fertilizer. Most

hardware stores carry potting ingredients

that are sterile, fairly inexpensive,

and ready to use. Check

your garden center for its curbside

pickup and delivery services.

The Right Container Wood, ceramic

and plastic containers work

well in western climates. Metal and

dark colored ceramic or plastics

pots can overheat in sunlight, doing

damage to a plant’s roots. Your container

should have plenty of room

for the roots to grow downward,

and outward. Drainage holes will

prevent roots from sitting in water,

which can cause rot. Smaller containers

may be okay without drilled

holes. For these, line the base with

broken terra cotta pieces. Unglazed

flower pot shards act as a sponge

and prevent water from pooling.

When selecting containers, go big,

if you can. Anything under 12” may

only be suitable for a single herb

plant. For large pots, garden centers

sell “feet” or bases with casters that

will raise pots off the ground. These

are helpful especially when gardening

on a deck or balcony, as they

protect your flooring and let excess

water evaporate. Seed and plant

packages will give instructions on

plant spacing. Be sure to not to

overcrowd them in the container. As

plants grow, you can thin them into

new containers. Finally, don’t forget

to add barriers for the animals.

Plastic mesh or quarter-inch steel

screen makes an effective deterrent

for chipmunks, raccoons, squirrels

and birds.

Fertilizer

Adding fertilizer to the soil

mix before you plant helps establish

a garden. Once seedlings are

hardened off, fertilizer should then

be added every couple of weeks.

Compost is good for growing, but

adding it directly from the bin can

introduce seeds and other unwanted

materials. An alternative is “compost

tea,” sold at garden centers, or

made at home. It’s basically a water

permeable bag filled with organic

compost that is steeped in water. We

make our own with a pouch made

of plastic mesh, filled with compost.

We steep it in five gallon buckets,

and the thirsty plants drink it up. It

seems to promote good growth.

What to Grow

Mountain gardeners have

their favorites. Our short, intense

growing season favors foods native

to the Southwest. Tomatoes, squash,

legumes and peppers do very well

here. Greens also thrive, and lettuce,

when protected from hungry

animals, is a crop that keeps on giving

through the summer. It’s good

to intersperse some flowing plants

with the vegetables to attract bees

and other pollinators. When growing

your edible garden, remember

to be patient with the quirks of

mountain weather. The last frost

may happen as late as June, leaving

little time for your crops to fully

ripen. Last year, our tomato crop

was still green in late September. I

brought them inside and put them

in a bowl in a sunny window. When

they finally changed color in October,

I found a recipe for tomato

confit, online (tomatoes preserved

in herbed olive oil). They’re now

in the freezer, waiting to top a delicious

pizza. A little farm-to-table

creativity is good for the soul, even

if your “farm” is just a cozy little

corner.

studios and convention centers will

be closed. Public events and gatherings

are also not allowed, the office

said.

Incubation Period

An incubation period is the

time between when someone is infected

and when the first symptoms

of the disease begin to appear— ideally,

that means quarantines would

last slightly longer than the incubation

period; for coronavirus, the incubation

period is believed to be up

to 14 days (World Health Organization).

Media outlets are using the

terms like lockdown and shutdown

as they describe restrictions put in

place in different regions or countries—

these words are informal and

aren’t defined by health organizations,

but have been used to signify

closures of businesses and inessential

activities, such as shelter in place

restrictions placed on the Bay Area

or the strict crackdowns on movement

issued in China and Italy.

As you can see, some is still confusing

as to the separate terms being

used and what they actually mean.

Linda Harlan White-Working With Tile!


by Steven Peter

Linda Harlan White

Linda Harlan White

wanted to be an artist since

she was ten years old. She specializes

in artistic hand-painted

tiles. In her career she has

received 23 awards for her art.

Linda is an active member of

our mountain community. All

told, Linda has been an artist

for over 40 years.

She has an A.A. Degree

in Art from El Camino

College where she

took every art class

they had to offer - Ceramics,

Photo, Printmaking,

Enameling,

Graphic Art, Glass Fusion,

Acrylic and Watercolor.

However, she

states she “found her

forte in China Painting

on Tiles. Of course, I couldn’t have

chosen a more tedious medium for

my art; the tiles must be fired up

to 20 times in a kiln.” Each firing

achieves the next stage of development

in the painting, bringing out

the depth of color and detail, a little

more each time.

Every Thursday between

10 and 12 she is at the Community

Arts Center (CAC) leading the

Special Needs Art Class. She represents

the Mountain Arts Network

at Crestline Connect, which currently

meets every Wednesday at

7:30 AM at the Bear House Restaurant

in Crestline. Other community

activities include donations of

her artwork for charitable events

such as the Taste of Literacy, supporting

Give Big for non-profits in

San Bernardino County, supporting

grant acquisition efforts for the

Mountain Arts Network (MAN)

and participating in the scholarship

awards provided by MAN to Rim

High School artistic students. Linda

is shown focused on detail.

In the past she has entered

her art in juried shows

and consequently has earned

23 awards - six in the 1st

Place category, four 2nd

Place awards, three 3rd Place

and six Honorable Mentions

along with four special

awards.

THE NEW REAL ESTATE REALITY

During this time of unpresented uncertainty Mountain Top Producers

Realty is here to support our community. We have no knowledge or

predictions of what the real estate market future will hold, as we have

no history to refl ect back on.

We as Realtors and mountain community members have to rethink

and invent new ways of doing business. This is our NEW REAL ESTATE

REALITY. We are hard at work sharpening our tools during the Stay at

Home Order and will be here for all of your Real Estate needs moving

forward in a different direction to comply with all State and Federal

Guidelines.

Real Estate is essential to our local economy for both renters, buyers

and sellers. People will always need affordable housing, and this

builds communities. Our message to you, the mountain communities, is

to have faith and to be kind to one another during these unknown times.

Message from Your Local Lender Jay Houck: As you try to foresee

the future, it may cause you a lot of anxiety...for me in any normal day

to try to foresee the future causes me to be anxious. In the home loan

business, I am always trying to fi gure out what is best for each client,

looking at the now and also the future. Let me give you some advice to

help with today’s situation. Only look at the now. Today, are you healthy,

do you have food for today, do you have “toilet paper” for today? If any

of those answers are “no” then how can you fi x it? Find the solution for

today, then you don’t have to dwell on it!

Personally, I am looking at this time as a reset. A time to refl ect on

what is valuable to me, what is important to me, and resetting my mind,

resetting my calendar, resetting my routine; all of this to get me to a

better place.

As for the home loans, things are changing by the minute, but I

can tell you this: rates are still good, and we are still loaning money for

homes! So, today, if you meet all the qualifi cations, I can get you a loan

so you can buy a house and fi ll up that pantry with food!

Protect yourself: physically, mentally and emotionally!

God bless you

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Coronavirus Shopping List: What to

Buy and Skip

Even if you aren’t showing

symptoms of COVID-19, experts

advise social distancing to stop the

spread of the disease. Stock up on

these groceries and medications to

prepare.

Here are some suggestions for

stocking up the smart way.

Nourishing and Shelf-Stable Food

First, you’ll want about 14

to 30 days of food and supplies.

While fresh fruits and vegetables

will be perfect for that first week or

so, be sure to have plenty of options

that can be in your pantry for longer,

suggests Martha Lawder, RDN,

of Sacramento, the president of the

California Academy of Nutrition

and Dietetics.

Canned Foods

“During any emergency,

it’s important to consider how you

will nourish yourself and your family,”

she says, adding that dried and

canned goods are essentials — and

brown rice, lentils, dried beans, and

dried fruits are top choices.

“These foods are great

sources of magnesium, which is a

very important micronutrient for

metabolic function and a strong immune

system,” she says.

It might be good to keep

canned soup, jarred pasta sauces,

and fruits that have been canned

in juice instead of syrup. Although

some comfort foods — we’re looking

at you, mac and cheese — make

for a nice indulgence, remember

that people are sheltering in place

for a reason.

Energy-Boosting High-Protein

Foods

Sometimes, fresh or even

frozen meat can be less available

during an emergency. Plan in advance

to make sure you’re still getting

quality protein options.

Another handy choice is

jerky, including turkey jerky, and

several are made without nitrates,

a preservative that’s been linked to

heart issues, according to the Mayo

Clinic.

Instead of just snacking on

jerky, add it to soup or pasta sauce

for a protein boost. Those on a diet

can snag canned tuna, and those on

a vegetarian or vegan diet can opt

for canned beans for extra protein.

Frozen Foods

Frozen produce has very

similar nutrition profiles to fresh

fruits and vegetables, so don’t be

afraid to add a variety of these to

your list. While you’re in the freezer

aisle, pick up a few of your favorite

frozen proteins as well, like

chicken, fish, lean beef, or veggie

burgers, since these will last in your

freezer for a few months. Reach

for unprocessed meats — in other

words, choose chicken breasts over

chicken tenders or nuggets.

‘Sick Day’ Foods

Include some of your go-to favorites

for when you’re sick, too, such

as chicken noodle soup, saltines,

and ginger ale. If you do end up

coming down with COVID-19 or

another bug, you’ll thank yourself

for having these handy.

Another top suggestion is

to buy fresh produce and meats or

meat alternatives and spend some

time prepping your own frozen

meals, which can be significantly

lower in sodium and preservatives.

This is great to do in advance,

because if you do become

sick, you’ll have these frozen prepared

meals on hand as a nourishing

option.

She suggests plenty of

brightly colored fruits and vegetables,

to help your body get immune-boosting

antioxidants, along

with fermented products like yogurt

and kimchi to promote gut health.

Self-Care Food Options

This is a time of incredible

stress and uncertainty, and if a few

cookies make you feel better, then

eat the cookies.

Generally, you want to stay

healthy with nutrient-rich options

that have the fiber and protein you

need to maintain energy during a

quarantine. But that doesn’t mean

you have to skip dessert.

Supplies for Your Children and Pets

Whether your small ones

are the humankind or covered in

fur, make sure they have what they

need for 30 days. That means formula,

diapers, pediatric cold medication,

snacks, games, books, and

puzzles.

For your pets, stock up on

food and other supplies, including

treats. In some parts of Europe,

even dog walks are being restricted

in terms of duration and scope, so

you may want to add a few dog toys

to the cart, too.

Prescriptions and Over-the-

Counter Medications

Even in locked-down Italy,

pharmacies are still open, but prescription

medications are one item

to have well in advance of when

you need them.

Speak with your doctors

now about three-month prescriptions,

rather than relying on the ability

to get refills every month. Also,

consider signing up for mail-order

medications in the event you can’t

leave home.

Plan for potential illness as

well, he says, either in the form of

COVID-19 itself or the flu, which

is still in full swing. Your medicine

cabinet doesn’t need to become a

mini pharmacy. Right now, there is

no specific treatment or medication

for COVID-19 beyond addressing

the symptoms, so doctors recommend

treating it like a cold or flu.

First-Aid Kit

It’s helpful to have a first-aid kit

with items like bandages and antibiotic

cream, since that will keep

you from running to the store when

minor injuries occur.

Toilet Paper, Hand Sanitizer,

and Bottled Water Are Optional

Remember, hydration is crucial for

maintaining health.

On the other hand, chill out

about toilet paper and hand sanitizer.

Yes, you may need them, but for

now, stores are still open and will

restock. Like other items on the list,

consider what you need for the next

few weeks to 30 days. Do you really

use 100 rolls of toilet paper every

month?

Not to mention that soap and

water are preferable to hand sanitizer.

While it’s helpful to have some

sanitizer available for when you do

go out, you don’t need to hoard it —

that limits the amount available for

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Mountains Community Hospital

Urges Patients To Call Ahead!

To The Emergency Hotline To Help Mitigate The

Spread Of Coronavirus

As you probably know, a respiratory

illness called COVID-19,

or Coronavirus, is spreading rapidly

throughout the world. Because our

top priority is the safety of our patients,

families, healthcare workers,

and staff, Mountains Community

Hospital’s (MCH) High Consequence

Infectious Diseases (HCID)

team will continue to focus considerable

effort on preparing for a

potential outbreak in coordination

with public health officials. We have

created an FAQ page that we will

update as necessary: https://www.

mchcares.com/coronavirus-faqs/

IMPORTANT: MCH is urging

all patients that are experiencing

cold and flu-like symptoms to

call their Primary Care Physician

immediately to receive instructions.

If you are experiencing a

medical emergency related to any

respiratory symptoms, and feel you

need to visit the Emergency Room,

we urge you to call our Emergency

Hotline at (909) 436-3113 prior to

your arrival. We will ask about your

symptoms, your possible exposure

to an infected person, as well as

your travel history. When you get to

the hospital, please call the hotline

at (909) 436-3113 to notify the staff

that you have arrived so an MCH

staff member can meet you at your

vehicle and accompany you into the

hospital. This will help prevent possible

exposure for the elderly and

sick.

Mountains Community

Hospital is monitoring the situation

daily, and we assure all local and

visiting residents that we are doing

everything that we can in the eventuality

that this virus comes to our

mountain communities.

Frequently asked questions

What is coronavirus disease 2019

(2019-ncov aka covid-19)?

Coronaviruses are a large

family of viruses that typically

cause a mild illness like the common

cold. From time to time new

coronaviruses emerge and have the

potential to cause severe disease

and global epidemics. Coronavirus

Disease 2019, or COVID-19, is

caused by a new respiratory virus,

which is also sometimes referred to

as SARS-CoV-2. This virus is different

than SARS and MERS that

caused previous outbreaks of respiratory

illness. This virus was first

identified as the cause of an outbreak

in Wuhan, Hubei Province,

China and has subsequently spread

to more than 198 countries on several

continents. Early cases were

believed to be animal-to-human

spread, linked to a large seafood

and animal market, but it is now

known that person-to-person spread

is occurring. This new Coronavirus

has resulted in more than 68,472

cases throughout the United States,

and another 471,742 cases (to date)

worldwide.

What Are The Symptoms Of

Covid-19?

Symptoms of those confirmed

to have COVID-19 include

fever, cough and shortness of

breath. While most cases are relatively

mild, some patients have had

a severe respiratory illness. Severe

respiratory disease is more common

in the elderly and patients with other

medical concerns. It is believed

that symptoms may appear in as few

as two days or as long as 14 days

after exposure. Based on the most

recent data, we are encouraged by

the fact that 80% of the individuals

with COVID-19 will show no signs

or very mild signs of the illness.

Most people who get the virus will

not even need to visit their doctor or

visit a clinic or an ER.

How Does It Spread?

Coronaviruses generally

spread through respiratory droplets

via: Coughing or sneezing within

6 feet of a person, close personal

contact such as touching or shaking

hands, and touching a surface

with the virus, then touching your

mouth, nose or eyes before cleaning

your hands. There is also potential

for airborne spread if an infected

person undergoes an aerosol-generating

procedure, such as endotracheal

intubation, receipt of nebulized

medicines, or undergoing

nasal swabs.

How Can I Keep Myself Safe?

The easiest and most effective

way to keep from getting sick

is to WASH YOUR HANDS. Here

are a few guidelines that will also

help:

• When soap and water is

not available, use alcohol-based

hand sanitizer

• Avoid touching your eyes,

nose and mouth with unwashed

hands

• Avoid close contact with

individuals who are sick

• Stay away from public

places such as work, school and

daycare when sick

• Cover your cough and

sneeze

• Clean and disinfect frequently

touched objects and surfaces

such as phones, tables and doorknobs

How Is Covid-19 Diagnosed?

MCH Says Call Ahead

cont. on pg. 17

Resources & Information: COVID-19

State Senator Mike Morrell

represents the 23rd Senate District

by State Senator Mike Morrell

It goes without saying that

we’re living in unprecedented and

challenging times. The moment

calls on all of us to pull together

even as we’re asked to spend more

time apart.

There are a lot of questions

out there. For information and resources,

my office has put together

a website with key links that you

can access from my homepage at

www.senate.ca.gov/Morrell.

My offices remain available

- Sacramento at (916) 651-4023,

Rancho Cucamonga at (909) 919-

7731, and through email at senator.

morrell@senate.ca.gov.

Trying to find any good in

such uncertain circumstances can

be difficult. As these days have

passed and we continue to move

ahead, my wife Joanie and I have

reflected on a few things.

We’re grateful to those who

continue protecting our communities,

from first responders to health

care professionals. We’re grateful

to those who keep shelves stocked,

from farmers to truckers to grocers.

We’re grateful to those who serve

others and offer encouragement,

from nonprofits to faith leaders.

We’re grateful for those who work

to keep local businesses open, from

owners to their customers.

I hope you stay well as we

all look for ways to connect with

loved ones, become aware of others’

needs, and pray for our nation.

Senator Mike Morrell represents

the 23rd Senate District in

the California Legislature, which

includes the communities of the

San Bernardino Mountains.

Follow him on Facebook,

Twitter, and Instagram by searching

“mikemorrellgop”.


Running Springs Area Chamber of Commerce (RSACC)

CHAMBER UPDATE

Message from the RSACC President, Kevin Somes

As of the date of this writing (March 25, 2020), everyone is

certainly facing many challenges both personally and economically.

Our Running Springs Communities have experienced

many challenges over the years from devastating

fi res to highway closures to recessions. Despite those

challenges, our resilient Communities have moved forward

and thrived. I’m confi dent that will happen once the current

Coronavirus crisis ends.

In the meantime, certain Chamber events could be cancelled,

postponed or will take on a different format. Please

be certain to signup for our email list at runningspringschamber.com

and be sure to follow our social media channel

and website for the latest information.

Best wishes to all and please help support our local businesses

and one another during this challenging time!

Winter 2020 Edition

THE GATEWAY TO THE SAN BERNARDINO MTNS.

A publication promoting the communities of

Running Springs, Arrowbear, and Green Valley Lake

Sponsored by the Running Springs

Area Chamber of Commerce

The Latest From Snow Valley: Page 4

Cross-Country Skiing at Rim Nordic: Page 7

Christmas Lighting Contest: Page 9

Winter Driving Tips: Page 10

Winter Events and Activities: Page 11

Snow Valley’s Ski

Season Is Upon Us!

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of Commerce

the gateway magazine is also

available ‘down the hill’ at

selected locations as well as both

california welcome centers

in the inland empire

RS Farmers Market: from front page

Shopping List: from n pg. 10

others, especially those who rely on

it and have less immediate access

to soap and water, such as first responders,

delivery drivers, healthcare

workers, and grocery and pharmacy

cashiers.

what you need but will also ensure

there’s enough for everyone. And

when you get home with your purchases?

Wash your hands.

other tasties again

this season. Jaime

has started his own

farm and we will

keep you posted as

to when he can join

the market and what

he will be bringing.

L.A. Jammin’,

Really Fresh

Bread, Bridgee’s

Brittle, Garlic Festival

Foods, OTT

of this World Artisan Confections,

Rock N Roll Coffee, A Cast Away

Seafood and Garcia’s Roasted Peanuts

are other favorites who plan

on returning this year. We will have

news on some of our local artists

and hot food vendors next month.

Visit Facebook and Twitter

@RSFarmersMarket, Instagram @

rs_farmersmarket, runningspringschamber.com

(new website coming

soon) or farmspread.com for market

and potentially ever-changing

health requirement updates. You

can also contact Assistant Manager

Cathy Clemens at 909-362-6610 or

cathyclemens@msn.com.

note: check with the running springs

chamber website for any cancellations

or changes

Look for the Letters WIC on

Food Items

Look at grocery store descriptions

and price tags to see if

items are marked as WIC. These

are the only items those on food assistance

can buy with their supplemental

nutrition plan benefits, and

if those are cleared out, there are no

alternatives. If you’re not on WIC,

consider choosing a different option

so there’s plenty for those who are.

Shopping wisely and mindfully

will not only help you stock up on

Now Open

7 Days

Hours:

Mon.-Fri. 8am-5pm

Sat. & Sun. 8:30am-4pm

32005 Hilltop Blvd., Running Springs (909) 867-2591


Letter From Rim of the World Unifi ed School District

Hello Rim of the World Unifi ed School District Families and

Employees,

After much deliberation with all San Bernardino Superintendents,

State and County agencies we are extending school

closure for students until May 4, 2020. Staff will return on

May 1, 2020. This extension of school closure is subject to

further extension should directives change from any Federal,

State or County agencies. Meals will continue to be

distributed on Wednesdays.

A supplemental instructional plan will be provided to families

Monday, March 23, 2020, for the next 2 weeks. Additional

learning materials will be provided following spring break

and for the remainder of the closure. More detailed information

about distance learning resources will be provided in a

separate email.

Rim of the World Unifi ed School District will not be providing

daycare during this time as it is not feasible for us to do so

while adhering to recommendations of no gatherings and

keeping sites closed with support from the San Bernardino

County Department of Health.

We will continue to update families during this National

emergency. Please follow public guidelines to keep your

families safe. Thank you for your ongoing support during

these diffi cult times for our nation.

Michelle Murphy

Superintendent for Rim of the World Unifi ed School District

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Letter from ROTWSD dated March 22nd

Rim of

the World

Unifi ed School

District (Update)

Good evening Rim Families, we appreciate your patience as we

address the many ramifications of the COVID-19 national emergency.

Learning packets and a parent letter are available on the district

website at https://www.rimsd.k12.ca.us/domain/723 under the heading

“Distance Learning.” Your child’s teacher(s) may have already reached

out for support as well. If so, you may continue the learning plan they

have set up. The resources on the website are intended to provide additional

enrichment activities. Please visit the website regularly for any

updates.

Distance Learning Student Packets

We are certainly living in a time of unprecedented events across

our great nation. This era has coined a new phrase known as “distance

learning,” which entails learning options including virtual experiences

and more traditional learning materials. We recognize that there is

no replacement for the instruction teachers provide in person every

day and distance learning is going to look different from what we all

are used to. District team members are working hard to create a longterm

plan. Our desire is to provide supplemental learning experiences

and enrichment suggestions that are flexible and customizable to meet

the needs of our diverse community. Recognizing that we are facing

extended school closures, here is the current plan for the upcoming

weeks:

• March 23-April 3: The school district will be providing optional

learning packets to families. Learning resources will be available at:

o Online at: rimsd.k12.ca.us under “Distance Learning”

o If you are unable to access or print the learning packet materials

from home, they will be available for pick up at the following places

and times

▪ District Office: Monday, March 23rd between 11:00 am-1:00

pm (weather permitting)

▪ CHE, LAE, VOE during meal distribution (Wednesdays,

11:00 am-1:00 pm)

• April 6-10: Spring Break (no instructional materials provided)

• April 13-May 1: Distance learning materials to be determined.

Materials Provided Include:

• Google Classroom or other virtual assignments that may be shared

out by your child’s teacher

• A recommended daily schedule for consistency and normalcy

• A learning log to record daily educational activities

• A list of suggested learning activities by grade level

• Online resources

Free books and learning materials will be available during meal distribution

Home Schedule & Support Tips: We realize that this is a new

norm that we are all adjusting to. We are asking for your support in

providing structure at home that facilitates time for learning. Here are

some suggested expectations to support you:

• Create a daily schedule that designates time for learning (see attached

example).

• Establish a learning space at home in a location free from distraction.

• Include breaks and snacks as well as time for check-in about their

level of stress/emotional health.

• Have conversations about what they are learning and feedback on

how it’s going.

• PE is any kind of movement, during lessons or separate from them

– a chance to get energy out! These activities are encouraged, but optional.

Students will not be penalized for incomplete work and packets

will not be collected. We look forward to reconnecting with students

and families when school is back in session!

MOUNTAIN

DINING

RUNNING SPRINGS AREA

El Toto’s Restaurant

31927 Hilltop Blvd., Running Springs

Phone: (909) 939- 0291

Deep Creek Drive- In

32890 Hilltop Blvd., Arrowbear

Phone: (909) 867-3700

Hilltop Chinese Restaurant


Phone: (909) 891-0965

Neo’s Pizza House


Phone: (909) 867-5373

Old Country Coffee Shop

32019 Holiday Ln., Running Springs

Phone:(909) 867-3100

Blondie’s Grill & Bar

33227 Hilltop Blvd., Arrowbear

Phone: (909) 867-9000

Rocky’s Outpost & Trading Co.


Phone: (909) 939-0501

The Malt Shoppe

33249 Green Valley Lake Rd.

Green Valley Lake

Phone: (909) 939-0515

LAKE ARROWHEAD AREA

LouEddies Pizza

28561 Hwy. 18, Skyforest

Phone: (909) 336-4931

Rosalva’s Skyforest

28575 Hwy. 18, Skyforest

Phone: (909) 337-7733

The Tudor House

800 Arrowhead Villas Rd.

Lake Arrowhead

Phone: (909) 336-5000

Cedar Glen Malt Shop

29125 Hook Creek Rd,

Cedar Glen

909-337-6640

Cedar Glen Coffee Shop

28942 Hook Creek Rd.,

Cedar Glen

909-337-8999

Papaguyo’s

28200 Hwy 189 Bldg P-100

Lake Arrowhead

(909) 337-9529

LAKE ARROWHEAD AREA (cont.)

Bill’s Villager Coffee Shop

27195CA-189, Blue Jay

Phone: (909) 337-9069

Arturo’s Mexican Restaurant

27159 CA-189, Blue Jay

(909) 337-5500

RB’s Steak House

29020 Oak Terrace, Cedar Glen

(909) 336-4363

Belgian Waffle Works

28200 State Hwy 189 Suite E-15

Lake Arrowhead

(909) 337-5222

CRESTLINE AREA

Stockade

23881 Lake Drive, Crestline

(909) 338-2465

Subway


(909) 338-5551

The A Restaurant


(909) 338-2423

Higher Grounds Coffee House

23776 Lake Dr, , Crestline

(909) 589-2772

Crestline Café

23943 Lake Dr. Crestline

(909) 338-4128

La Casita

633 Forest Shade Road, Crestline

(909) 338-9196

Mandarin Garden

24046 Lake Dr., Crestline

(909) 338-6482

McDonald’s


(909) 693-3388

Toni’s Kitchen Mexican Food


(909) 338-9377

Giuseppi’s Pizza

(inside Rim Bowling)

23991 Lake Dr, Crestline

(909) 338-5550

TOTO’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT

Monday

2 Soft Grilled

Fish Tacos

served with rice & beans

Weeknight Dinner Specials

$

9 50

Tuesday

Dinners 1-16 only$ 9 25

5PM-8PM

Wednesday

Taco Night

Small Ground Beef,

Shredded Beef, or Chicken

in deep fried flour taco

(with lettuce, tomatoes & cheese)

Thursday

15% OFF

FOR LOCALS

Now on Wed. nights

Street Tacos-$1.95 each

31927 Hilltop Blvd., Running Springs, CA

909-939-0291

Open: Sun.-Thurs 11-8pm • Fri. & Sat. 11-9pm

$

1 95

each for

Neo’s Pizza House

Take Out or Dine-In Hand Thrown Pizza!

coupon coupon

Small

2 Topping Pizza

w/ Soda

for$10 25

with coupon only

• expires 4-30-20 •

Lunch Specials coupon

Cheeseburger

w/ fries & drink

just $10 25

with coupon only

• expires 4-30-20 •

Buy any coupon

Extra Large

1 Topping Pizza

and get $3 OFF

or a 2 Liter Soda

$4

Sharing

Charge

• Salad Bar

(all you can eat)

•1 Topping

small pizza

• 1 Sm. Drink

for$13 25

with coupon only

• expires 4-30-20 •

with coupon only

• expires 4-30-20 •

Monday-2 for 1 Spaghetti Special • Thursday Locals 15% off

32000 Hilltop Blvd., Running Springs, CA 909 867-5373

Running Springs Restaurants

Working the To-Go Angle

by Steven Peter

your favorite sandwich. There’s a

Many restaurants in Running

Springs are trying to keep

things going during this health

emergency by expanding on just

take-out or to-go offerings.

Blondie’s Restaurant has

been closed since March 22nd but

will open again when the current

COVID 19 crisis improves.

Deep Creek Restaurant

in Arrowbear Lake is open from

10AM to 7PM except on Taco

Tuesdays and Taco Thursdays when

it stays open until 8PM for all to-go

orders.

The Hilltop Chinese Restaurant

is closed until April 30th. It

may open on May 1st but call ahead

to check at 909-891-0965.

Neo’s Pizza offers standard

hours of 11AM until 8PM for to-go

orders but will stay open as long as

customers are ordering online or inside.

On the weekends, it will stay

open until 10pm as long as customers

are waiting for their orders. The

phone is 909-867-5373.

The Malt Shoppe in Green

Valley Lake is closed temporarily

until the health crisis improves.

Rocky’s Roadhouse is delivering

to everyone on the mountain

from Cedarpines Park to Arrowbear

Lake. The delivery hours

are 11AM-3PM. Call and order

$30 minimum order; delivery fee is

based on your location.

The Old Country Coffee

Shop has slightly reduced hours

from 8AM to 2PM for lunch to-go

orders, and 4PM to 8PM for dinner

to-go orders. Breakfast can also be

ordered all day and it is open. The

phone is 909-867-3100

El Toto’s is open from

11AM until 8PM on to-go business.

Call ahead for quicker orders 909-

939-0291

Other Mountain Area Restaurants

Open Weekdays are:

Bills Villager - 8am to 6pm

LouEddies Pizza - FOR NOW

11:30 to 8 (Sunday thru Thursday)

and 11:30 to 8:30 (Saturday and

Sunday)

Rosalva’s – 11AM to 6PM –

Don’t forget Taco Tuesday!

Belgian Waffle Works – 10AM

to 3PM call (909) 337-5222 to place

your order.

RBs Steak House - after 4PM,

to 8PM

The Bear House (Crestline) -

Take out Only Lunch Dinner 10

- 8PM 909-338-8100 or 909-589-

0296

Cedar Glen Inn is open for takeout

orders until 4PM daily.


LOCAL LIVING LEGENDS

the Local Living legends column

will continue with the next issue.

thank you for your patience

Ways To Boost Your Immune System

by Lynette Eastwood

Here are some tips for

strengthening your immune response

quickly and effectively that

are science based.

If you are trying to fight viruses,

just doing everyday precautions

such as washing your hands

often and especially avoiding sick

people are your key. Experts suggest

that boosting your immune

system can also give you an edge

to stay healthy. Here are five smart

steps that you should add to your

to-do list now.

Stay Active!

Just working out is a very

powerful way to boost your immune

system. It helps cause your

body’s antibodies and white blood

cells to circulate more rapidly. That

enables them to detect and zero in

on bugs more quickly. Also being

active this way helps lower your

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stress hormones, which in turn

highly reduces your chances of getting

sick.

Research has also suggested

that exercise’s effects may be

directly important to virus fighting,

too. There was a recent study

published in the British Journal of

Sports Medicine, of 1,002 people

surveyed, those who exercised at

least five days a week had almost

half the risk of coming down with

a cold as those who were more

sedentary. Those who did get one,

reported that they suffered less severe

symptoms. This may also be

a protective benefit from the sweat

in your sweat session: Research has

shown that simply raising your body

temperature may help kill germs in

their pathways.

The main key to your exercise

routine, is to always do it in

moderation. Doing too much can

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also put so much stress on your

body, which depresses your immune

system. It is recommended

to do 30 to 60 minutes of exercise

(either vigorous or moderate) most

days of the week.

Watch Your Diet! Eighty

percent of your immune system is

in the gut, so when it’s healthy, we

are more able to fight off infections

faster and better. When it’s not,

your immune system is much weaker

and more susceptible to fighting

off any infections.

Most nutritionists recommend

that you try to focus on a Mediterranean

style of eating, that diet

is rich in fruits, vegetables, whole

grains, and healthy fats, found in

foods such as fatty fish, nuts and olive

oil. By eating that way your diet

is high in good nutrients such as vitamin

C, zinc and other antioxidants

shown to help reduce inflammation

and fight infection. Adults between

the ages of 65 and 79 who followed

a Mediterranean type of diet, along

with taking a daily 400 IU vitamin

D supplement for a year, showed

small increases in disease-fighting

cells such as T cells, according to

study of 2018 and that was published

in the journal Frontiers in

Physiology.

It’s very important to limit

meat, especially when processed

and fried foods, which are more

inflammatory. It is recommended

to be on a whole food diet. It’s also

advised to include fermented foods,

such as yogurt, sauerkraut, miso,

and kefir, in your daily diet. This

helps to build up the good bacteria

in your gut, which, in turn, supports

a healthy gut and immune system.

Stay on Top of Stress!

It’s been shown to be a

strong link between your immune

health and your mental health.

When you’re under chronic stress or

anxiety, your body produces stress

hormones that can suppress your

immune system. Scientists have

found that people who are stressed

are more susceptible to developing

the common cold.

In a study published in Proceedings

of the National Academy

of Sciences, 276 healthy adults

were exposed to the cold virus.

They were monitored in quarantine

for five days. The stressed people

were more likely to produce cytokines,

molecules that trigger inflammation,

and were about twice

as likely to get sick. Those who are

stressed are less likely to pay attention

to other healthy habits, like eating

right and getting enough sleep,

which can significantly affect your

immunity.

You can’t avoid stress in

your life, but you can adopt strategies

to help you manage it much

better. A 2012 study published in

Annals of Internal Medicine, looked

at adults 50 and older and found that

those who either did a daily exercise

routine or performed mindfulness

meditation were less likely to

get sick with a respiratory infection

than subjects in a control group. If

they did get sick, they missed fewer

days of work.

Get Enough Sleep! Sleep

is another natural immune system

booster. If you think of your immune

system like your computer —

it needs moments of rest, so it won’t

become overheated, so getting

enough sleep reboots your system.

If you’re sleep-deprived,

your body throws out stress hormones

like cortisol to keep you

awake and alert. That can suppress

your immune system. People who

had gotten a full eight hours of shut

eye had higher levels of T cells than

those who slept less. Try to get at

least seven hours of sleep each

night. A 2015 study, published in

the journal Sleep, found that people

who did so were four times less

likely to come down with a cold

than those who had less than six

hours.

Be Strategic About Supplements!

There isn’t any magic herb

or vitamin you can pop to automatically

prevent a cold, flu, or other

virus. There was a 2017 review of

25 studies, published in the British

Medical Journal, that discovered

that a moderate daily dose of

vitamin D may offer protection if

you’re already low of this sunshine

vitamin.

The best way to find out if

you’re lacking in Vitamin D is to

get your blood levels tested; you

should be between 20-39 ng/mL

(nanograms per milliliter). If you’re

within that range, a daily supplement

of about 600 to 800 IU is fine.

If you’re low, talk with your doctor

about additional supplementation

— up to 2,000 IU a day. It is advised

to take it with meals that contain

fats or oils to help increase its

absorption.

Also recommended is cooking

with herbs such as garlic, ginger,

rosemary, oregano, and turmeric.

They have been shown to have

anti-inflammatory properties, they

have even been shown to be protective

against colds. Food is medicine.

TRY TO FOLLOW THE

ABOVE SUGGESTIONS AND

YOU MAY BE ABLE TO BET-

TER FIGHT A VIRUS LURKING

AROUND YOU!

Aerial view of the Mountains Community Hospital. Courtesy of MCH

MCH Says Call Ahead

from page 11

At this time, testing is only

being done within strict guidelines

and with permission from the California

Department of Public Health.

In accordance with current County

and State Public Health Guidelines,

before COVID-19 is even considered,

a group of tests must be done

to rule out other illnesses. Patients

that are presenting to MCH will be

tested for Flu A/B, other respiratory

illnesses, and strep throat. When

those tests prove negative, and a patient

meets ALL of the criteria listed

below, our local health department

is notified to determine if they feel a

COVID-19 test is warranted.

Now Open

For

Business!

Jay Houck

909-213-6168

A patient must meet all of the below

criteria to be considered for a

COVID-19 test:

• Has fever of greater than

100.4

• Has cough or other respiratory

symptoms

• Has recently traveled, within

14 days, to an affected region OR

been in close contact with someone

that recently returned from an affected

area or has been diagnosed

with COVID-19

If these criteria are met, and it is determined

by local and state health

authorities that a test is warranted,

the sample used for the Flu A/B test

will be sent to a testing facility and

the patient will be contacted by the

local health department.

Introducing

Mountain Top Producers Conference Center

Located Inside

(31984 Hilltop Blvd, Running Springs)

Seminar Schedule:

Tuesday March 17th 6:30pm- Rent or Buy? Credit Counseling

You might be surprised on how easy and affordable it is to buy a home! Learn

how with a little guidance and help you can get your credit score up! Experienced

and Encouraging guest speakers Anthony Kuwneman with Brightside

Credit and Jay Houck with Geneva Financial. Seats are limited please call or

text 909-213- 6168 to make a reservation This is a No Pressure workshop free

to our community with Light Refreshments provided

Tuesday March 24th - 6:30pm-Help! My Fire Insurance is Insane!

Did you get a noticed your being cancelled? Has your rate sky-rocketed? You

might be able to save hundreds a year coming to this workshop! Guest Speaker

Mike Moses will be here to help! No pressure informative workshop for our

community! Light Refreshments provided, seats are limited please call or text

to reserve a seat! 909-213-6168

Seminars On Hold

Temporarily!

Thursday March 26th- 6:30pm Special pt Time Home SELLING Seminar

Has it been awhile or have you ever sold a home? Find out where to start,

what are mandatory laws in selling a home in California. There is a path and

a plan to selling your home to help get buyers and best possible offers! No

pressure no cost seminar Call to reserve your seat! 909-213-6168 Light refreshments

provided

Thursday April 23rd- 6:30pm-1st Time Home Buyers Seminar

Where do I start? How much do I need? Can I get any fi nancial assistance?

We can help you build a plan to meet your goals to purchase a home! No pressure

no cost seminar. Limited seating! Reserve yours today! 909-213.6168

Thursday April 30th-6:30pm- Homes for Hero’s Free Seminar

Attention Teachers, Firefi ghters, [hp, Sheriffs, RN’s, Doctors, Military and

Healthcare providers! Don’t miss this awesome Home Buying Seminar designed

just for you! Refreshments provided call or text to Reserve a seat today

909-213-6168

31984 Hilltop Blvd, Running Springs

P.O. Box 2725 Running Springs, CA 92382

(909) 939-2522

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Close up of a water drop splash. Photo courtesy of X Desktop

Why Water Is Nature’s Most Magical

Compound—Water Shouldn’t Be Wet!

by Steven Peter

Water shouldn’t really be

wet! It shouldn’t be liquid. It should

be a gas. After all, all other similar

molecules are gases at room temperature.

Water, beyond its obvious

life-giving properties—is truly astonishing.

It’s hard not to appreciate

water, despite it being the most

common compound in the cosmos.

Water usually takes the form of

ice or gas, arrayed beautifully. All

lightweight molecules are gasses:

carbon dioxide, methane. From hydrogen

to oxygen, all molecules of

this size and weight are gasses at

room temperature.

But here on Earth, it mostly

shows itself in its rarest form: liquid.

The rings of Saturn are countless

ice chunks. Comet tails are

mostly water vapor. Most stars are

surrounded by steam.

Gaseous water is actually

invisible. Clouds are not vapor,

but countless tiny liquid droplets.

And that two-inch transparent gap

between a teapot’s spout and the

white “steam”—that’s the actual

vapor. The white stuff popularly

called “steam” really isn’t because

steam is invisible. The white cloud

leaving the teapot is merely where

tiny liquid droplets are starting to

appear due to condensation.

Why is water liquid on earth?

This liquid water phase

only exists in an extremely narrow

temperature range, and even that

is not enough. The H2O must also

sit under pressure, supplied on this

planet by our atmosphere’s weight.

Only then do you get its transparent

liquid-y magic.

Next time you hold a glass

of water, consider this:

Two-thirds of its contents

are pure hydrogen, which composes

most of the universe. Hydrogen

has gotten our attention only a few

times in our lives. When the Hindenburg

Zeppelin and later the

Challenger exploded, its horrible

spectacles were actually demonstrations

of the simplest possible chemistry.

Here was hydrogen releasing

itself from a human enclosure to

find its way to its favorite companion,

oxygen. The following result is

water, so that during the explosions

the white billowing “smoke” surrounding

both dying airships was

simply: cloud.

That glass of water’s other

component, oxygen, is so much

heavier than hydrogen. Atom by

atom, oxygen is sixteen times more

massive. Even though there are

twice as many hydrogen atoms as

oxygen atoms in water, ⅞ of the water’s

weight is oxygen. Since your

body is mostly water, two-thirds

of your own weight is pure oxygen

too. So, likewise are other animals.

And that goes for the Moon, too.

Water’s strangest characteristic

Water’s strangest characteristic is

this: the two hydrogen atoms chemically

bonded to one oxygen atom

that comprise water are not linked

in a straight line (180 degrees) but

at an angle of 105 degrees.

This fact alone has made life on

earth possible (and perhaps on

endless other worlds as well). The

angle of 105 degrees gives the oxygen

portion has a more negative attraction

and the hydrogen portion a

more positive attraction. This results

in water molecules aligning themselves.

The oxygen of one molecule

bonds to the hydrogen of the next in

a network of weak connections. So

instead of being a loose mixture of

individual molecules, water is a latticework

that behaves like a much

bigger structure.

This little feature has tremendous

significance. Without such hydrogen

bonding, water would be like

all the other molecules of its size

and weight—a gas at room temperature.

This odd electrical hydrogen

bonding is why your veins and

brains are filled with fluid instead of

vapor. Life could not exist if water

did not exist as liquid at room temperature.

Lastly, there are many different

opinions on how much water

we should be drinking every day

but the health authorities across

the globe commonly recommend

around eight 8-ounce glasses. This

This updated Wind Chill

Chart helps you understand how

cold it “feels” outside—by combining

the cooling effect of temperature

and wind. Also, see how

wind chill is calculated and how to

protect yourself from the danger of

frostbite and hypothermia.

What is wind chill?

The Wind Chill Temperature

Index is a “measure of the combined

cooling effect of wind and

temperature.”

Let’s explain: Ever noticed

that you “feel” colder in the winter

if the wind is blowing? You’re not

imagining this! How cold it “feels”

is not just about the temperature.

It’s also about wind speed. As the

wind speed increases, the body is

cooled at a faster rate causing the

skin temperature to drop.

is a good ideal to aim for but don’t

worry if you don’t make the two-liter

mark, the most important thing

to remember is to drink regularly

and constantly throughout the day.

This keeps you hydrated and stops

you mistaking hunger for thirst,

which is one of the biggest mistakes

people make.

Know When Frostbite And Hypothermia

Might Occur

WIND FORCE SCALE

Why? Our body keeps a

“buffer” or think layer of air next

to our skin to help us regulate our

body temperature (maintaining

98.6°F). Think of this buffer like an

insulating jacket! A strong wind can

disrupt this buffer layer, making us

feel colder.

If you combine freezing

temperatures with a frigid wind, the

danger of frostbite and hypothermia

increases. In northern climates, it’s

not uncommon to hear wind chill

warnings where exposed flesh can

freeze in less than a minute.

WIND CHILL TEMPERATURE CHART

The Wind Chill Temperature (WCT) chart was created in 2002 by the

Environment Canada (EC) and the U.S. National Weather Service (NWS).

It replaced the prior 1945 Siple and Passel Index, created during a United

States Antarctic Expedition in the 1939 to 1941.

The Wind Chill Temperature (WCT) index gives the perceived temperature

equivalent for the combination of cold air and wind. It shows air

temperature in degrees Fahrenheit and wind speed in miles per hour.

The chart also includes a frostbite indicator, showing the points where

temperature, wind speed and exposure time will produce frostbite on humans.

Each of the three shaded area shows how long a person can be exposed

before frostbite develops. For example, a temperature of 0°F and

a wind speed of 15 mph will produce a wind chill temperature of -19°F.

Under these conditions, exposed skin can freeze in 30 minutes.

Beaufort Description When You See or Feel This Effect Wind (mph)

Force

0 Calm Smoke goes straight up less than 1

1 Light air Wind direction is shown by smoke drift but not by wind vane. 1-3

2 Light breeze Wind is felt on the face; leaves rustle; wind vanes move. 4-7

3 Gentle breeze Leaves and small twigs move steadily; wind extends small flags straight out. 8-12

4 Moderate breeze—Wind raises dust and loose paper; small branches move 13-18

5 Fresh breeze Small trees sway; waves form on lakes 19-24

6 Strong breeze Large branches move; wires whistle; umbrellas are difficult to use 25-31

7 Near gale Whole trees are in motion; walking against the wind is difficult 32-38

8 Gale Twigs break from trees; walking against the wind is very difficult 39-46

9 Strong gale Buildings suffer minimal damage; roof shingles are removed 47-54

10 Whole gale (Storm) Trees are uprooted 55-63

11 Violent storm Widespread damage 64-72

12 Hurricane Widespread destruction 73+

A blood pressure monitor may be a handy device for erderly cictizens around

the home.

Attacking Blood Pressure, The

Silent Killer

by Lynette Eastwood

Lynette Eastwood

According to the American

Heart Association, approximately

103 million American adults have

high blood pressure—nearly half

of the country’s adult population.

Hypertension is defined under the

latest AHA guidelines as a reading

of 130 or more for the top number

(systolic pressure, when the heart

contracts) and/or 80 or more for the

bottom number (diastolic pressure,

between heartbeats).

High blood pressure is

called “the silent killer” stated by

many cardiologists. There are no

symptoms, you don’t feel it. It’s

very insidious; with years of uncontrolled

high blood pressure, you’re

probably going to die of a stroke or

heart attack. This hypertension can

also affect the brain, kidneys, and

eyes.

For this reason, it’s crucial

for people with high blood pressure

to try to take their health into their

own hands by making the lifestyle

changes needed to bring those readings

down to a safe level. It’s been

scientifically proven beyond a sliver

of a doubt that what you eat can

lower blood pressure, even as well

as medicine.

Attacking Hypertension with

Your Fork

In the early 1990s, high

blood pressure was becoming more

commonly recognized as a growing

epidemic in the US. When looking

for solutions, the National Institute

of Health funded research into

whether dietary interventions could

help.

The scientists discovered

that people who consumed more

fruits, vegetables and whole grains

had gotten lower pressure levels.

They also discovered that this was

enough to significantly decrease

systolic blood pressure—the one

often seen as being the greater risk

of causing heart attack and stroke—

without needing other lifestyle

modifications.

This was the first solid research

to demonstrate that diet did,

have an effect on cardiovascular

health. From this research, the original

DASH, Dietary Approaches to

Stop Hypertension, diet was developed.

The DASH diet has been

fine-tuned over the years, is by far

the most common diet recommended

for people who have high blood

pressure. There are many other

pressure-friendly diets based on the

same principles.

Say No to Sodium

In the initial DASH diet research,

it didn’t restrict sodium intake

levels—which at that time was

3,000 milligrams per day—but it

recommended cutting out processed

foods, which typically are salt-laden.

Subsequently, it was lowered to

2,300 and then to 1,500 milligrams,

where it is today.

Basically, sodium makes

you retain fluids, which adds to your

body’s whole pressure buildup. Retaining

fluids puts more stress on

the heart and overall cardiovascular

system.

Some doctors refer to sodium

as a slow poison. Today our

food system is tainted with salt,

which makes cheap food tasty. If

you wish to eat food out of a bag,

box, or menu, then it usually has too

much sodium. Restaurants and processed

foods are the biggest culprits

with high sodium levels are found

in surprising places.

Centers for Disease Control’s

list of the 10 saltiest food

sources: breads and rolls, pizza,

sandwiches, cold cuts and cured

meats, soups, burritos and tacos,

savory snacks (chips, cheese), and

eggs and omelets. It’s estimated that

almost half of the average American’s

sodium intake comes from

these 10 foods.

Peak on Potassium

The mineral potassium

works as a natural diuretic; it promotes

the excretion of sodium,

which lowers blood pressure. Potassium

is also important for muscle

function and the ability of blood

vessels to relax and widen, a process

known as vasodilation.

In the DASH guidelines it is

recommended getting 4,700 milligrams

of potassium a day; that can

be a challenging level to pack into

the average diet. It has been suggested

to eat sources of potassium

such as potatoes, apricots, winter

squash, lentils, spinach, kidney,

orange juice, cantaloupe, avocado

and white beans for their potassium

levels.

Maximize Magnesium

Magnesium helps to regulate

blood sugar, improving bone

development, and helping insulin

keep blood sugar under control.

Magnesium also helps keep blood

pressure in check because it regulates

muscle and nerve function.

This helps relaxation of the blood

vessels.

It is also recommended to

eat almonds, spinach, cashews,

black beans, avocado and whole

wheat as good magnesium sources

to help you reach the DASH-approved

level of 500 milligrams per

day.

Magnesium also works as

a natural calcium channel blocker;

that means it moves calcium into

the bloodstream, where it needs to

be to lower blood pressure. When

calcium enters the smooth muscle

cells, it causes them to contract and

that can raise pressure.

Concentrate on Calcium

When calcium is channeled

properly in your body it allows

blood vessels and heart contractions

to relax. But that’s only if you consume

enough. Eating enough calcium

will fix that leak and help to

normalize blood pressure.

It is recommended to eat

non-fat plain yogurt, fortified soy

milk, collard greens and low-sodium

cottage cheese as good calcium

sources. Also suggests eating more

kale, bok choy and broccoli—all

members of the brassica family—

for reaching the DASH-recommended

1,250 milligrams of calcium

per day.

DASH diet’s concentration

on potassium, magnesium and calcium

explains why DASH has been

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Graph courtesy of The American Heart Association

Blood Pressure: from page 19

According to the American

Heart Association, approximately

103 million American adults have

high blood pressure—nearly half

of the country’s adult population.

Hypertension is defined under the

latest AHA guidelines as a reading

of 130 or more for the top number

(systolic pressure, when the heart

contracts) and/or 80 or more for the

bottom number (diastolic pressure,

between heartbeats).

High blood pressure is

called “the silent killer” stated by

many cardiologists. There are no

symptoms, you don’t feel it. It’s

very insidious; with years of uncontrolled

high blood pressure, you’re

probably going to die of a stroke or

heart attack. This hypertension can

also affect the brain, kidneys, and

eyes.

For this reason, it’s crucial

for people with high blood pressure

to try to take their health into their

own hands by making the lifestyle

changes needed to bring those readings

down to a safe level. It’s been

scientifically proven beyond a sliver

of a doubt that what you eat can

lower blood pressure, even as well

as medicine.

Attacking Hypertension with

Your Fork

In the early 1990s, high

blood pressure was becoming more

commonly recognized as a growing

epidemic in the US. When looking

for solutions, the National Institute

of Health funded research into

whether dietary interventions could

help.

The scientists discovered

that people who consumed more

fruits, vegetables and whole grains

had gotten lower pressure levels.

They also discovered that this was

enough to significantly decrease

systolic blood pressure—the one

often seen as being the greater risk

of causing heart attack and stroke—

without needing other lifestyle

modifications.

This was the first solid research

to demonstrate that diet did,

have an effect on cardiovascular

health. From this research, the original

DASH, Dietary Approaches to

Stop Hypertension, diet was developed.

The DASH diet has been

fine-tuned over the years, is by far

the most common diet recommended

for people who have high blood

pressure. There are many other

pressure-friendly diets based on the

same principles.

Say No to Sodium

In the initial DASH diet research,

it didn’t restrict sodium in-

Park District Closure In Regard To

Coronavirus (Covid-19)

Due to the Coronavirus and

the social distancing laws the Park

District falls under from state and

local authorities, we must cancel all

public facility use at this time. This

will be in effect for the remainder of

March 2020.

The March Board of Directors

meeting has been cancelled, all

contract classes and recreation programs

will be cancelled (youth and

adult), facility rentals will be cancelled,

and senior/community centers

will be closed.

Sunrise Children’s Club

Preschool: Closed for the remainder

of March 2020 until further notice.

Before and After School

Program at CHE, LAE, and the

TEEN CENTER at Lake Gregory

Education and Community Center

remain closed.

Contract Classes/Recreation

Programs: For the remainder

of March all contract classes/recreation

programs will be cancelled.

Independent Contract Instructors

should be calling their program

participants with more details. Ongoing

programs such as pickleball,

table tennis, and other activities will

be cancelled until further notice.

Youth Track and Field Program:

Due to the number of people

involved, the operating procedures,

and program’s logistics, we must

cancel the 2020 Youth Track and

Field program. All registered participants

will receive a full refund.

Depending on the method of payment

and how you signed up, online

registration users will get a refund

We

Take

MOUNTAIN LIFESTYLE BUSINESS DIRECTORY

back on the card they used through

the online system. Participants who

paid in person at the District Office

can pick up their cash refund at

the District Office after March 23,

2020.

The Park District Office will

remain open during regular business

hours. Staff is monitoring all

changes in state and federal laws

and will continue to keep the district

in compliance. The Park District is

consistent with other CA Park agencies

and we are working together to

provide the best possible measures

for health and safety.

All updates will be posted

on our website and the Park District

Facebook page.

We would have preferred

not to implement these closures as

we understand this presents inconvenience,

hardship, and disappointment

to the community. However,

we want to be consistent with the

health and safety of our community.

Thank you for your understanding

and support in our efforts.

If you have any questions,

please email the Park District Office,

info@rim-rec.org.

Seniors On the Mountain

Golden Oaks Seniors

The Golden Oaks Seniors meet

on the 2nd Wednesday of every

month at the Robert Hootman

Center in Running Springs from

11am to about 1pm. The first

hour is bingo and then a potluck

luncheon afterwards.

Protect Yourself from Social Security Scams

Scammers are pretending to be government employees. Scammers will

try to scare and trick you into giving them your personal information and

money. They may threaten you or your family and may demand immediate

payment to avoid arrest or other legal action.

DON’T BE FOOLED!

IF YOU RECEIVE A SUSPICIOUS CALL:

1. Hang up!

2. DO NOT give them money or personal information!

3. Report the scam at OIG.SSA.GOV

Social Security may call you in some situations but will never

• Threaten you

• Suspend your Social Security Number

• Demand immediate payment from you

• Require payment by cash, gift card, pre-paid debit card, or wire transfer

• Ask for gift card numbers over the phone or to wire or mail cash

What to look out for:

• The call or email says there is a problem with your Social Security

Number or account.

• Someone asking you to pay a fine or debt with retail gift cards, wire

transfers, pre-paid debit cards, internet currency, or by mailing cash.

• Scammers pretend they’re from Social Security or another government

agency. Caller ID or documents sent by email may look official,

but they are not.

Callers threaten you with arrest or other legal action.

Protect yourself, friends, and family! If you receive a questionable call,

hang up and report it at oig.ssa.gov. Don’t be embarrassed to report if you

shared personal information or suffered a financial loss. Learn more at oig.

ssa.gov/scam

Share this information with other seniors and report a scam.

Crest Forest Senior Citizens Club

It is our hope that you are all

following the guidelines for staying

safe and social distancing yourself

from others to avoid the virus. Some

helpful ideas will be in this update

for you to think about and perhaps

do to keep yourself busy and active.

We ask that if you do not

feel 100% or are sneezing or coughing

that you please stay home.

The Crest Forest Senior

Club remains closed this week. All

classes and events have been put

on hold. We will be providing “to

go” dinners for our members and

participants of the Senior Nutrition

Luncheon Program. We have

permission and approval to host

three “to go” meals per week. This

should help our members, especially

those who can’t get to the market

or if they do, find the shelves

empty. “To go” meals will be provided

on Tuesdays, Thursdays and

Fridays at noon at the San Moritz

Lodge. Please do not get out of

your car. We have tried to implement

this change with as little exposure

as possible. You will receive a

“to go” lunch much the same as you

have received from the congregate

meals, we have served over the past

13 years i.e. salad, dinner and dessert.

MARCH 23 UPDATE

All classes, activities and events

remain canceled until the ban has

been lifted.

Some activities you may consider

while we are self-quarantined:

Take walks

• Play music instead of watching

TV – and dance

• Go to a park and relax or have

a picnic lunch with a friend – 6

feet away

• Read a good book

• Home projects such as cleaning

out your clothes closet or a

clothes drawer a day

• If you are talented, start a project

that you have been wanting

to do for some time

• If you belong to an exercise

class – do the routine every day

in your home

If you have any questions regarding

the Club or the Nutrition Meals,

please call 909.338.6738

If you have health questions, please

call San Bernardino County Public

Health 909.388.5650

If you have Caregiver questions,

please call Inland Caregiver Resource

Center 800.675.6694

Social Security Income Changes In 2020

Christopher M. Day

Owner

christopherday@ptriotmountainllc.com

P.O. Box 3162


909-324-2700

Cars line up at the San Moritz Lodge for the Crest Forest Senior Citizens

Club for their weekly nutrition lunch. But during this time of social distancing,

this is the only option to get those meals out to the members of the

non-profit organization. Photo by S. Peter

Monthly benefits for Social Security recipients will get a 1.6 percent costof-living

adjustment (COLA) in their monthly benefits starting in January

(starting with their February payment). The average individual retired Social

Security beneficiary is expected to see a monthly benefit jump from

$1,479 to $1,503, an increase of roughly $24 per month or $288 for the

year.

CFSCC an active, 50+ Senior

Citizens Club located in the beautiful

San Bernardino Mountains.

Crest Forest Senior Citizens’

Club offers a host of activities,

programs, and even shopping!

For only $20.00 a year, you can

enjoy all of the benefits of our club.

Come see what we have to offer!


Local Area Churches

Rates are Great, Lots of Inventory, Time to Buy!!

Calvary Chapel Running Springs

31575 Hilltop Blvd., (Hwy. 18)

Running Springs

(909) 867-2907

St Anne’s In The Mountains

Catholic Church

30480 Fredalba, Running Springs

(909) 867-2832

Springs of Life Church

31960 Hilltop Blvd.,

Running Springs

(909) 809-4129

Calvary Chapel Christian Camp

32355 Green Vly Lake Rd.,

Green Valley Lake

(909) 867-4444

Rim Of The World Community

Church

31116 Hilltop Blvd., (Hwy. 18)

Running Springs

(909) 867-2911

Running Springs Assembly-God

2679 Secret Dr.,

Running Springs

(909) 867-5195

Rim of the World Community Church

Sunday Services

Worship & Sermon

at 10:00 AM

31116 Hilltop Blvd Running Springs, CA 92382

Men’s Leadership

Study

2nd and 4th Saturdays

of month at 8AM

(909) 867-2911

Mountains Meditation Group

Running Springs

(909) 838-8680

Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church,

Lake Arrowhead

27415 School Rd.

(Behind Rim High School)

(909) 337-1412

Green Valley Lake Church

648 Yukon Dr.

Green Valley Lake

909-420-5500

Connecting People

to Jesus

Love God, Love Others,

Serve the World

worship Services

8 AM Informal Traditional

9:30 AM Praise and Worship

11 AM Traditional

$149,000

Remodeled one bedroom one

bath cottage in the heart of Arrowbear

Lake. Extra area for

bunk beds, office, or dining

room? New additions: newer

stained and sealed wooden

fence, 8’X4’ foot shed, newer

roof, custom polylite shutters

with a lifetime warranty, fresh

texture and paint, new baseboards,

new lighting fixtures

inside and out, newer laminate

flooring, newer shelving, custom

fire pit area and more.

$175,000

2 bed, 1 bath, 936 sq. ft., Lot

size 2550 sq. ft., level parking,

cemented driveway and cul-dsac

location. Features 2 large

bedrooms, knotty pine ceilings,

remodeled bath with suround

tile, bronze fixtures, vanity w/

granite countertop and indoor

laundry. Upstairs find open

floor plan, breakfast bar, free

standing wood burning fireplace

and large view deck.

$199,000

This cozy mountain cabin has

2 bedrooms on main level w/

full bathroom. Upstairs features

2 bonus rooms. Newer

vinyl siding and newer decking.

Concrete driveway, level

parking for several vehicles.

Open kitchen w/ built in eating

bar. Living room w/ newer

wood burning stove. Seasonal

creek on property. Furnishings

negotiable.

$205,000

2 bedroom, 1 bath house in Smiley

Park on a huge 14,760 sq.ft.

level lot. Walk to clubhouse and

pool. Living room with large

brick fireplace. Laundry area

in kitchen, fenced area for dog.

Beautiful large deck, lots of parking

and easy year round access!

Smiley Park Is 99 Years Leased

Land. HOA includes Water,

snow removal, club house, pool

& pool maintenance and dog

park. Propane tank is owned by

seller. HOA approx. $130/mo.

$205,000

This cozy cabin has a nice tree

lined setting. Perfect for using

as your home or renting it

out as a vacation rental. Level

parking and entry. Downstairs

featuresl 3 bedrooms, a full

bathroom, laundry and plenty

of storage space. Upstairs has

a nice open floor plan with

vaulted ceilings, lots of natural

light, fireplace, balcony with

lovely view. Remodeled kitchen

and the refrigerator stays, a

bathroom upstairs.

Green Valley Lake Church

(A Calvary Chapel Fellowship)

31575 Hilltop Bl.

(Hwy 18),

Running Springs, CA

Reduced

Reduced

“SIMPLY TEACH THE WORD OF GOD SIMPLY”

Service Times:

Sunday 10:30 AM

648 Yukon Drive P O BOX 8355

Green Valley Lake, CA, 92341

909-420-5500

twin peaks community church

Service Times:

Sunday

9:15-Adult Sunday School

10:30 AM-Church Service

909 337-3011

Service Times:

Sunday 9:00 and 11:00 am

Wednesday evening 7:00 pm

Church Office:

909-867-2907

St. Richard’s Episcopal Church

Sunday Worship Times

8am Holy Eucharist This is a quiet service with no music.

Our liturgy alternates weekly between Rite 1 and Rite 2.

10:00am Holy Eucharist

28708 Highway 18, Skyforest, CA 92385

909-337-3889 Fax: 909-337-9980

St. Anne’s in the Mountains

Catholic Church

$209,000

Nice 3 bedroom, 2 bath house.

Newer composited decking,

interior and exterior paint. Two

bedrooms, bath and laundry on

bottom floor. One bedroom,

bathroom and open living

room, dining room and kitchen

upstairs. Open floor plan and

fireplace in the living room give

this house a nice cabin feel.

Short drive to Snow Valley ski

resort and Green Valley Lake

fishing.

Reduced

$249,000

4 bedrooms/ 2 baths with a Family

Room or 5th bedroom (Master

with Bath and fireplace) you decide!

Main Floor has kitchen with

beautiful Granite counters, (all

appliances included), Dining area,

living room with Fireplace, Mountain

Viewing Deck, two bedrooms

and a full bath. Don’t miss those

Gorgeous Open beamed Ceilings!

Fenced Back yard and Newly

sealed driveway with great off

street Parking. Separate Laundry

Room and Workshop!

$265,000 $298,999 $325,000

Level parking, small living room

w/ wood burning stove and built

in entertainment center. Full bath

on main level. Walk in a little further

and enjoy a family room and

dining area w/ views. The family

room has a ladder that leads to a

loft w/ private deck. Downstairs

has 4 bedrooms and a full bath

w/ laundry room. Separate shed

on the side of the house for those

extra storage needs. This mountain

home has it all!

Move in ready home. Four bedrooms,

3 bath. Attached garage

with level entry. Master suite on

main level, large fenced back

yard with large custom built

shed. Upgrades throughout.

Warm wood stove, kitchen features

center island, dishwasher,

double oven, garbage disposal,

electric range and cooktop, microwave,

refrigerator, trash compactor,

wall oven. No time to

wait price to sell quickly.

Two Master Suites Up Stairs

with a Loft Study and Two

Bedrooms. Create an Amazing

out door living area on the upper

sealed deck with out door

sectionals and large dining table.

Great level Carport Parking

and additional space for

vehicles or toys. New Exterior

Paint and a Fenced Back Yard!

All in the desirable Upper

Rowco Neighborhood!

1410 Calgary Drive

Lake Arrowhead, CA

(909)337-5483

www.churchofthewoods.org

Sunday Service

Times:

9 & 11 a.m.

Wed. Night

Free Dinner &

-Activities for All Ages-

5:30-8:00 p.m.

Mass Schedule: Saturday, 4:00 p.m.

Reconciliation/Confession, 3:30 p.m.

Pastor: Father Michal Osuch, C.R.

30480 Fredalba Road

Running Springs, Ca. 92382

2679 Secret Drive, Running Springs, CA 92382

runningspringsaog.com

Phone and Fax:

909-867-2832

Running Springs

ASSEMBLY OF GOD

Gerry Smarte, Pastor

Sunday Adult Bible Study................9:00 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship..............10:15 a.m.

Thursday Bible Study......................6:45 p.m.

Food Distribution, 2nd & 4th Sat....11:00 a.m.

(909) 867-5195

$375,000 $396,000

$390,000

$595,000

Unique single story level

home, fenced in yard on two

lots. Den/bar area with Franklin

style wood stove, stained glass

windows, custom bar. Living

room has large fireplace, open

beam ceilings. Craftsman style

galley kitchen w/ tile floor,

counter tops. Laundry room

with storage cabinets. Two separate

bedrooms and a Jack and

Jill style bedroom with bonus

office area. Outside features

two separate fenced garden areas,

4 large storage sheds and

extra parking.

Traditional cozy mountain cabin

in Arrowhead Woods with

lake rights. Dual pane windows

and newer exterior paint. Enjoy

breakfast or BBQ on deck. Interior

has a fireplace and knotty

pine walls. Furnishings included...it

is ready to move in. There

is a bedroom and bath on main

floor. All three bedrooms have

multiple beds, room for the

whole family.

4 bedroom 3 bath home, located

in desirable Nordic tract area

of Running Springs. Features

a 2007 master suite addition w/

laundry. Living room has vaulted

ceilings, maple hardwood floors,

and wood burning stove. Main

level guest suite with Murphy

bed. The kitchen features stainless

steel appliances and Corian

counter tops. Dual paned windows

through out most of the

house. Large garage with dual

access to the build up. Large exterior

storage shed.

Incredible views with 3 bedrooms,

3 baths, 2 wood burning

stoves, a living room, family

room, dining room and 2 car

attached garage. Kitchen has

granite counters, custom cabinets

and stainless appliances.

Doors lead to two decks. Two

master suites on main level and

one bedroom & family room

on lower level. Private well and

water softener system and is

not included in the Smiley Park

HOA. RV hookups and plenty

of parking

$1,119,999

Magical breath taking location.

Attention to detail and classic

styling blending casual and

formal. Includes chef’s dream

kitchen, all high end appliances,

3 master suites with oversized

jetted jacuzzi tubs, 5 fireplaces,

and more, Oversized

3-car garage and RV parking.

This home is a A movie star

type mansion and designed for

privacy, views & serenity. One

acre in Rimwood Ranch zoned

for horses. Custom upgrade list

and an option with furniture.

Our New Location!

Springs of Life Church

Sunday Service Times

Service: 9:00 A.M.

STRONGHOLD

Middle School and High School Group

6:30pm Tuesday evenings

(909) 824-4997

31960 Hilltop Blvd Running Springs, CA


(909) 867-9772

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