June2020-Mountain Lifestyle-Running Springs edition

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June

2020

A Monthly Publication promoting the Running Springs Area to the World!

Vol. 6 issue 1

Snow Valley Bike Park is off to a great start since opening May 22 for

Memorial Day weekend. Photo by John Brice

Summer Fun Returns to Snow Valley

and Rim Nordic

By Kevin Somes, Vice-President

and General Manager Snow Valley

Mountain Resort

Two of the Running Springs

Area major attractions are now open

for the summer season. Both Rim

Nordic and Snow Valley opened for

summer operations on Saturday,

May 23 just in time for the Memorial

Day Weekend. Both areas had to

cut their winter operations short due

to the Covid-19 situation despite receiving

well over six feet of snow

between late March and mid-April.

Even on opening day, Snow Valley

still had patches of snow on its

mountain which will likely be present

into the month of June! Both

areas received approval to open and

are following governmental agency

guidelines and industry best practices

in their operations.

Rim Nordic is known for its

long history of offering 15 miles of

mountain bike trails plus its annual

race series. Snow Valley which offered

summer activities many years

ago, resumed summer operations in

2018 and continues to expand its offerings.

With nearly seven miles of

mountain bike trails plus additional

hiking trails, there is something for

every outdoor enthusiast to enjoy.

Additionally, the Snow Valley Express,

Southern California’s only

six seat lift, is transformed into the

Scenic View Chair during summer

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months and offers some amazing

views. To the east, riders can see

Big Bear Lake and the peaks of the

San Gorgonio Wilderness. To the

west, the San Gabriel Mountains are

visible plus on clear days, one might

see the Pacific Ocean and even the

skyscrapers of Downtown Los Angeles.

And out to the northwest,

Guests will see the high desert communities

of Hesperia and Victorville.

Once at the top of the mountain,

the Mountain Top Terrace is a

great place to take photos and relax

while learning about the San Bernardino

National Forest thanks to

placards with information about the

area. Snow Valley will also be offering

bike rentals and food service

beginning beginning on May 29.

Rim Nordic offers bike rentals daily

as well and both areas offer their

own season pass programs to enjoy

their activities all summer long.

Rim Nordic also hosts the

annual Pine Cone Festival in October.

More information on the Pine

Cone Festival will be forthcoming

soon.

Outdoor recreation in the

mountains is healthy, great exercise

and a nice escape from the challenges

many are currently facing. Be

sure to watch for the Chamber’s

summer edition of its Gateway

Magazine for more information on

summer fun in the Running Springs

Communities.

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Pg. 2-Newsbriefs & Updates

Pg. 4-Natl. Children’s Forest / Keller Peak

Pg. 6-Aztec Falls Closed

Pg. 8-Here Comes That Yellow Dust

Pg. 9-Mtn Artists: Patty McDonald

Pg. 10-Celebrating Memorial Day

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County Begins Reopening Accelerated

Stage 2 Businesses

This Memorial Day weekend

saw the first significant reemergence

of San Bernardino County

businesses, as dine-in restaurants,

stores and malls began reopening

following a state-ordered shutdown

lasting more than two months.

Businesses that reopen are

agreeing to adhere to County and

state safety guidelines, including

those in the County’s Readiness

and Reopening Plan, as well as industry-specific

guidelines proposed

by the state, that can be found

at https://covid19.ca.gov/industry-guidance.

The County also announced

the reopening of places of worship.

Churches, synagogues, mosques

and other institutions are now able

to resume in-person services (including

funerals) if attendance

is limited to 100 attendees or 25

percent of a building’s capacity,

whichever is less.

Also, Gov. Gavin Newsom

shared welcome news for struggling

stylists and salons: counties

can begin reopening hair salons and

barber shops immediately, following

critical safety guidelines such

as mandatory face coverings for

barbers, stylists and their clients.

Specifically those include strict adherence

to face coverings for both

employees and patrons, as well as

thorough cleaning protocols. At

this time, nail salons and gyms are

not allowed to reopen.

“San Bernardino County

businesses and residents worked

very hard and made tremendous

sacrifices to make this moment possible,”

said Board of Supervisors

Chairman Curt Hagman. “Your efforts

to keep our community safe

New county guidelines are in place

for dining establishments.

and healthy have paid off. We are

now proceeding toward gradually

resuming our normal lives.”

The California Department

of Public Health on Saturday approved

the County’s request to reopen

more businesses as part of

the governor’s accelerated phase

two. Two letters — one signed by

the Board of Supervisors and the

mayors of the county’s 24 cities and

towns, the other by leaders of San

Bernardino, Riverside, Orange and

San Diego counties — asked the

governor for flexibility in charting

a course for recovery.

“Our combined efforts

clearly made a difference,” Hagman

said. “Our goal now, besides

achieving additional openings, is to

keep our businesses open by continuing

to keep our curve flat by

taking precautions and avoiding unnecessary

risk.”

Gyms, nail salons, movie

theaters, sports and entertainment

venues, libraries, bars and wineries,

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Pg. 12-COVID 19 update info

Pg. 13-RS Chamber

Pg. 15-Dining Guide

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Pg. 17-Congrats to 5th Grade Grads

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Pg. 19-Why Sunlight Is Good For You

Pg. 20-Business Directory

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Pg. 22-Church Services

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service ski area, a small lake with

great fi shing, and tons of hiking

trails and well as shops, antique

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SB National Forest Offers

Virtual Services

San Bernardino National Forest

is closing offices and implementing

virtual services to protect the

health and safety of employees and

members of the public during the

COVID-19 outbreak in accordance

with guidance from federal and

state authorities.

Customers needing information,

permits and maps are encouraged

to call 909-382-2600 during

regular business hours for prompt,

customer service.

“As we work through an unpredictable

and rapidly changing

situation, health and safety is our

number one priority,” said Jody

Noiron, Forest Supervisor. “We are

committed to continuing to support

our communities and fulfill our

mission as we all work together to

minimize the impacts and spread of

COVID-19.”

These actions have been taken

based on the best available medical

advice to limit gatherings of large

numbers of people and to promote

social distancing.

Visitors are encouraged to contact

their local ranger district (see

“Contact Information” on the left

panel) for the latest office hours and

availability.

Visitors to our National Forests

are urged to take the precautions

recommended by the Centers for

Disease Control and Prevention

(CDC). For tips from the CDC on

preventing illnesses like the coronavirus,

go to: https://www.cdc.

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June 2020 issue

News Briefs

Summer Program Registration

is Now Open

We are staying proactive

in regards to the Coronavirus

(COVID-19) pandemic and the social

distancing laws we are under by

taking online registrations for our

summer programs. If the summer

program is cancelled, full refunds

will be issued. We are not taking

registrations at the District Office at

this time.

Register at www.rim-rec.org

If you have any questions,

please email info@rim-rec.org

We are interested in the community’s

views about participating

in programs, camps, and/or classes

this summer. Although it’s in our

mission to encourage recreation and

exercise, we value the public’s opinion

and hoping to gain some insight

as to what the mountain community

feels as COVID-19 (coronavirus)

restrictions are lifted and organized

group activities return to normal.

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hotels and motels, and public swimming

facilities won’t be authorized

to reopen until Stages 3 and 4.

The County is helping small

businesses operate safely and stay

open through the COVID-Compliant

Business Partnership Program.

By agreeing to enforce physical distancing,

require customers and employees

to wear face coverings, and

practicing prudent hygiene, small

businesses can receive up to $2,500

to implement those measures. Businesses

can apply through the county’s

COVID-19 website, http://sbcovid19.com/.

“The COVID-19 virus is

still very present throughout our

county. With places of worship,

dine-in restaurants, stores, and

malls now suddenly open, it is more

important than ever that we practice

physical distancing, wear face

coverings in public, and frequently

wash our hands to protect ourselves

and those around us,” said Hagman.

Churches Reopen

Memorial Day ushered in

the important announcement reopening

of places of worship with

new state-specified guidelines. Under

the new state guidance, places

of worship can hold religious services,

including funerals, if attendance

is limited to 25 percent of

a building’s capacity, but no more

than 100 attendees.

“This is a great first step

for our residents of faith who have

refrained from gathering for more

than two months,” said Board of

Supervisors Chairman Curt Hagman.


Aerial view of the Running Springs Farmers Market from last year. Photo by

Jordan Zarate

Running Springs Farmers Market

Increases Hours

by Cathy Clemens

The Running Springs Area

Chamber of Commerce Certified

Farmers Market and Artisan Faire

has changed its hours on Saturdays

to 9am-1pm. The market is at 2645

Whispering Pines Drive in Running

Springs next to the library and runs

every Saturday through September

26.

The 2020 market offers

naturally grown & vegetables, microgreens,

cage-free eggs, honey,

spices, bread, jams, sweets, coffee,

dips, food, hot food (Mexican food,

tamales and stuffed avocados), face

masks, soap, art, products, crafts,

community organizations, antiques/

collectibles, body products, plants

and more.

Our annual FIRST RE-

SPONDERS, HEALTH and SAFE-

TY FAIRE is on May 30th. Come

thank frontline workers and learn

more about vital local organizations.

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Running Springs, Arrowbear and

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School Care, Running Springs

Tires, Rustique Furniture, Rustic

Arts Cabin Outfitters, The Cut

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Machines, will have booths at

the market on May 30th.

Updates about the market

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We are asking customers to

please distance themselves six feet

apart (unless family/roommates),

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The perennial pea vine adds pink to

the roadside mix on Hwy. 18. Photo

by S. Peter

Indian paintbrush. Photo by S. Peter

Lupine nicknamed “Soda Pop Lupine” grows abundantly here also roadsides,

meadows as seen from Hwy. 18 here. Photo by S. Peter

The Mountains Receive Some

Added Color

Steven Peter

Because of a late season that

was heavier than the usual rain in

April, the San Bernardino Mountains

are just now adding lots of

color to roadways and hiking trails.

With the usual shades of mountain

green, flowers from red to purple to

yellow share the roads and trails to

give the hiker or driver scenery they

are unlikely to see along their open

roads and trails in the valley below.

The scenery has been brought

to you from those wonderful early

April rains. And with the opening

of the county to tourists since the

stay at-home-orders, they can also

enjoy what we see on a daily basis

here.

One that we see prevalent

along Hwy. 18 is Grape Soda Lupine.

Grape soda lupine gets its

name from its sweet grape-like

flower fragrance. It is a small shrubby

perennial growing to 2-3 ft. tall

and spreads 4 ft. wide with silvery

foliage and tall spikes of purple-blue

flowers. It is found along

roads and pathways and seem to

spring out from among rocks along

mountain highways. It is adapted

to full sun, well drained soils and

grows very quickly in the San Bernardino

Mountains.

The legume seeds of lupins,

commonly called lupin beans, were

popular with the Romans, who cultivated

the plants throughout the

Roman Empire. Seeds of various

species of lupins have been used as

a food for over 3000 years around

the Mediterranean and for as long as

6000 years in the Andean highland.

Lupins were also used by many Native

American peoples such as the

Yavapai in North America. Eurasian

and North African lupins or

lupin bean are high in protein, dietary

fiber, and antioxidants, very

low in starch, and like all legumes,

are gluten-free. Lupins can be used

to make a variety of foods both

sweet and savory, including everyday

meals, traditional fermented

foods, baked foods, and sauces.

The perennial pea vine, perennial

pea, or everlasting pea is a

robust, sprawling perennial in the

Pea family. It’s native to Europe but

is present on other continents, such

as North America and especially in

the Southern California Mountains,

where it is most often seen along

roadsides.

This perennial pea can reproduce

quickly from its taproot and

rhizomes, or by reseeding. The vine

(climber), can reach 6 feet or more

by means of twining tendrils, but in

open areas sprawls. It is frost-hardy,

long-lived, and slowly spreading.

Bumblebees pollinate the flowers.

Butterflies visit the flowers for their

Added Color: cont. on pg. 5

Trails of the San Bernardino’s

National Children’s Forest

by Lynette Eastwood

One of the most popular hikes

in the San Bernardino Mountains is

the hike through the National Children’s

Forest. The total size of the

forest is 3400 acres which includes

forests, meadows and some rather

large boulders. It has some of the

most beautiful scenery in the San

Bernardino Mountains, being near

the top of some smaller mountains

opening unto a bluff with very few

trees. The area was created in 1970,

after a fire known as the Bear Fire,

due to the replanting of trees bearing

the names of children. There is a

.75 mile Interpretive Trail at the top

of Keller Peak next to the forest and

is still very popular todaEsIn 1993,

By Lynette Eastwood

This fire lookout built in the San

Bernardino National Forest, is the

oldest remaining tower. Built in

1926, it is designated it is historic

landmark.

The views from this landmark are

spectacular. You can see the San

Gorgonio wilderness, the Santa Ana

River drainage and the back side of

the Seven Oaks dam.

The lookout, road and peak are

named for Ally Carlin Keller, born

in San Bernardino in 1868. He at one

time was an employee of the Forest

Service, and his father was an early pioneer

in the area.

Besides the gorgeous view you can

view two memorial plaques at Keller

Peak’s lookout. First one designates

the first trail was established by a

group of children from around the

country. In addition, there is a Visitor

Information Center, an Environmental

Education Program, a Youth

Leadership Volunteer Program, and

an active reforestation program.

All this to teach children how to be

stewards of the land through education

and opportunities. Additionally,

there are maps (both hiking and

biking), camping information, and

general info on the history of the

area. The center is adjacent to the

Deerlick Fire Station on Hwy. 18

in Running Springs, approximately

1 mile east of Highway 330. The

phone to the Visitor Information

Center is (909) 867-5996.

Exploring Kellers Peak Lookout

the 1926-built tower as a historic landmark.

The second 200 yards to the west

marks the spot where a B-26 bomber

crashed December 30, 1941. Some of

the wreckage is still visible. This lookout

is open to visitors from 9:00am to

5:00pm each day beginning on Memorial

Day through November, depending

upon road conditions.

You can take Highways 18 or 330

to Running Springs. Go past the village

immediately after Deerlick Fire

Station. Turn right on Keller Road

(1N96). This 5-mile road is paved all

the way to the lookout. At a fork in the

road, turn right and drive to the lookout.

The lookout is manned by volunteers

who look for any forest fires which

might erupt. Besides taking gorgeous

pictures you can climb up to the top

of the tower. Usually a volunteer will

be there to greet you and answer your

questions.

nectar, but do not pollinate. The

plant attracts the caterpillars of the

Tiger Moth and some smaller animals

may feed on the leaves. However,

the seeds are poisonous.

Mention the word “wallflower”

and most people conjure an

image of a shy, unassuming person,

literally pasted to the wall in stressful

social situations. In botanical

circles, though, wallflower is the

common name for a genus of mustards

(Brassicaceae family). The

Wallflowers are found in small

patchs through the mountain area.

Photo by S. Peter

flower earned the name wallflower

for its habit of growing on stone

and masonry fences and walls.

Practitioners of European folk medicine

have used wallflower poultices

to relieve bronchial congestion

and American Indians used dried

leaves or seeds of Plains wallflower

to make a tea for stomach cramps.

Wallflowers are also important

sources of food for wildlife, including

the caterpillars of a number of

butterfly and moth species. Most in

the mountains are yellow to orange,

but species of blue, purple, red and

white have grown throughout the

western states of the US.

Castilleja, commonly

known as Indian paintbrush or prairie-fire,

is a genus of about 200 species

of annual and perennial herbaceous

plants native to the west of

the Americas from Alaska south to

the Andes and northern Asia. The

generic name honors Spanish botanist

Domingo Castilleja. The flowers

of Indian paintbrush are edible

and were consumed in moderation

by various Native American tribes

as a condiment with other fresh

greens. These plants tend to absorb

and concentrate selenium in their

tissues from the soils in which they

grow and can be potentially very

toxic if the roots or green parts of

the plant are consumed. Highly alkaline

soils increase the selenium

levels in the plants. Indian paintbrush

has similar health benefits to

consuming garlic if only the flowers

are eaten in small amounts and in

moderation.

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MOUNTAIN GARDENING

BY michele martinez and susan campbell

Beautiful Dogwoods

By Michele Martínez

This year, as a safe Mother’s

Day activity, a friend told me

her family treated her to a car tour

of our mountain dogwoods. If you

live in a very sunny neighborhood,

you may not have dogwoods just

outside your door, but they’re always

just a short walk, or drive

away. Shaded canyons are a dogwood

tree’s preferred habitat. Sloping

granite terrains with plenty of

underground water are their favorite

environment. This year’s abundant

spring rains will help ensure

both spectacular spring blooms

(April through June), and brilliant

fall colors (September and October).

Here are some things to know

about our beautiful trees.

Dogwoods are native to

both North America and Asia. Of

one hundred species, worldwide,

only twelve are native to this continent.

North American varieties

include Eastern Dogwood (Cornus

florida) and Western, or Pacific

Dogwood (Cornus nuttallii).

Pacific Dogwoods can be found

from southwest British Columbia

to western Oregon, Idaho, and of

course, the mountains of Southern

California. The flowering trees

grow to 20 - 30 feet, and sometimes

taller. The San Bernardino

Mountains are also home to a sister

tree called the Red Twig Dogwood

(Cornus sericea). A smaller variety,

Red Twig has a narrower leaf,

clustering flowers, and distinctive

red-brown bark. The flowers, foliage

and berries of both trees attract

a variety of wildlife, including

mule deer, chipmunks and seasonal

birds, like orange and black grosbeaks

and band-tailed pigeons.

North American Dogwoods

are famously difficult to propagate

and transplant. This is part of the

reason that they’ve only recently

become widely available in nurseries.

Southern California outlets

now carry hybrid dogwoods, created

by crossing different varieties

of North American and Asian

trees. Nowadays, you can purchase

white, pink, and even orange flowering

dogwoods. Selected for their

drought resistance, some hybrid

plants are also very hearty. Hybrids,

for example, can be better than native

plants at warding off Dogwood

Anthracnose, a fungal disease that

threatens dogwood populations.

This is important if to remember

if you are looking to buy dogwood

trees at the nursery. A study published

by University of California

Agriculture and Natural Resources

(UCANR) reports that hybrid dogwood

with DNA from both American

and Asian root stocks may have

heightened resistance to infection.

Online resources like the University

of Missouri’s “Plant Finder” offer

good information on these trees.

Nursery varieties like “Starlight

Dogwood,” “Satomi,” and others

have received high marks when it

comes to drought and disease resistance.

Other blends that cross Pacific

Dogwood with Eastern Dogwood

are beautiful and well-adapted to

our region. As with all plants, dogwoods

are most vulnerable in times

of drought, so if you purchase a tree,

follow nursery guidelines. Deep

watering, especially in the first two

years of life, will help root systems

develop, allowing trees to thrive.

If you’re looking to purchase

dogwoods, give yourself time

for research. When you visit the

garden center, don’t hesitate to ask

questions. Local nurseries can provide

good in-person assistance, and

they can help you choose plants that

are right for mountain gardens. If

you don’t find what you’re looking

for immediately, remember that fall

is the best time for planting trees.

Use this “down-time” for planning,

learning, and enjoying what happens

each day in the garden.

A Footnote on Propagating Dogwoods

As I look at dogwoods in my

Dogwoods: cont. on page 7

The ever-popular Aztec Falls area of Deep Creek will close temporarily.

Aztec Falls and surrounding areas

of Deep Creek to temporarily close

Due to unsustainable overcrowding,

on May 22nd officials

with San Bernardino National Forest

implemented a closure of Deep

Creek for an approximately 2.5-

mile stretch in the Lake Arrowhead

area. The popularity of the creek’s

swimming holes, most notably at

Aztec Falls, over the past several

years has created a growing traffic

and parking problem on the narrow

Forest Service roads leading to the

creek.

“The crowds at Aztec Falls

and nearby swimming holes have

reached a tipping point,” said Mountaintop

District Ranger Marc Stamer.

“We need to take a pause for the

safety of everyone and protection of

the river so we can come up with a

plan for visitors to sustainably recreate.”

Case in point, on Saturday,

May 9, visitation grew to the point

where parking spilled a half mile

outside the National Forest border,

creating a two mile road hike

to the Splinters Cabin Trailhead,

which accesses the creek. The hike

to the nearest point on the creek is

normally a tenth of a mile from the

Splinters Cabin parking lot (Aztec

Falls from the parking lot is approximately

one half mile).

That same day, San Bernardino

County Fire and Sheriff’s

Department units responding to a

911 call for an injury in the creek

could not access the area. Parking

along the single lane Forest Service

roads created gridlock where vehicles

had no room to pull over to let

oncoming ones pass. To reach the

injured visitor, the operation turned

into an air rescue.

The following week, on

Saturday, May 16, similar levels

of visitation were reached, creating

more gridlock on the Forest Service

roads. San Bernardino County Fire

could not get a type 3 engine into

the area for general patrol and a

California Highway Patrol unit became

stuck in traffic for a few hours.

San Bernardino County Sheriff’s

Department units were prompted

closed the road for a few hours to

relieve the congestion.

During the closure, Forest

staff will work toward creating a

recreation management plan for

the area to address congestion and

parking, as well as other challenges

in managing this section of Deep

Creek, including illegal campfires,

graffiti and trash.

The Forest Order closing

the area is set for one year and

may be lifted early or expanded.

The closure covers the creek going

north from Splinters Cabin Trailhead

to Devils Hole. The picnic

area and Splinters Cabin Road (Forest

Road No. 3N34D) will also be

closed to vehicles and foot traffic.

Thru-hiking the area on the Pacific

Crest Trail will be allowed, however,

starting the trail from Splinters

Cabin will not be allowed at this

time.

A violation of this prohibition

is punishable by a fine of not

more than $5,000 for an individual

or $10,000 for an organization or

imprisonment for not more than six

months, or both.

Sign Installed on Highway 38 to Honor

Memory of Firefighter Brent Witham

State Senator Mike Morrell

represents the 23rd Senate District

by State Senator Mike Morrell

Honoring the life of U.S.

Forest Service Firefighter Brent

Michael Witham, Caltrans installed

a sign on a portion of State Route

38 in San Bernardino County, renaming

it in his memory.

Pursuant to Senate Concurrent

Resolution 32 (2019), by

Senator Mike Morrell (R-Rancho

Cucamonga), the section of State

Route 38 between Mill Creek

Bridge and Mt. Home Creek Bridge

near Mentone was officially designated

the “United States Forest

Service Firefighter Brent Michael

Witham Memorial Highway.”

A resident of Mentone,

Witham began his firefighting ca-

reer in 2011 as a member of the

Tahquitz Hand Crew based in Riverside

and was assigned to Station

56 near Mountain Center in the San

Jacinto Mountains in 2013.

In 2015, he became a member

of the Vista Grande Hotshots

based in the San Bernardino National

Forest, one of the elite 113 Hotshot

crews in the U.S. tasked with

the challenging job of either hiking

or being airdropped to remote areas

of the wilderness to fight fires, usually

with just the equipment they

can carry.

On August 2, 2017, while

working on the Lolo Peak Fire in

western Montana, Witham lost his

life at the age of 29. His father,

Mark Witham; his mother, Donna

Giordano; his stepfather, Dave

Giordano; his sister, Janelle Giordano

Bell; his grandparents, Ken and

Donna Witham; and his uncle and

aunt, Douglas and Linda Witham,

survive him.

Nearly three years since his

passing, Witham is remembered

by his fellow firefighters and loved

ones who honor his memory annually.

“We are honored that the memory

of Brent will be recognized every

time we enter the Forest,” said

Jody Noiron, Forest Supervisor.

“His sacrifice and valor will always

be remembered.”

A ceremony commemorating

Witham’s life and the sign’s

installation will be planned for a

later date once restrictions are lifted

on public gatherings due to the

COVID-19 pandemic.

“Brent’s life and sacrifice is

a testament to the selfless nature of

Dogwoods: from page 6

community, I see them tucked away

on hillsides, where the soil is damp

and loose. Fall’s bright red berries

plant themselves on the slopes, near

my home. Though people have told

me it’s nearly impossible to grow a

dogwood from seed, I’ve discovered

a method that seems to work.

After noting the presence of dogwoods

nearby, I wondered if I could

get them to grow in my yard. In

2016, having read that chipmunks

and pigeons eat dogwood berries,

I decided to gather some, and put

them in the bird feeder. The idea

was to coax the creatures into helping

distribute the berries: the animals

ingest and deposit seeds, along

with their own natural fertilizer.

The following spring, I noticed several

tiny dogwood seedlings growing

beneath the trees where birds

usually perch. Over the years I’ve

protect the young trees, covering

them with shelters made of 1/4 inch

mesh that keeps away critters. I

keep them hydrated in summer, and

they continue to grow. This year’s

firefighters, who put their lives on

the line every day to keep us safe,”

said Morrell. “On behalf of a grateful

state, we say thank you. Our

hearts remain with Brent’s family,

friends, and colleagues as they continue

to carry on his memory.”

spring showers have been good for

my tiny dogwood grove. The deep

watering should bring bright colors

in the fall. With so much time to reflect,

I find I’m grateful for nature’s

quiet gifts. Dogwoods are definitely

one of them!

June Gardening Tips

• Amend soil by adding fertilizer or

compost

• Harden-off indoor seedlings by

giving them increasing time outdoors

• Plant your favorite herbs in both

indoor, and outdoor containers

• Plant flowering natives to attract

pollinators (look for drought-resistant

Southwest natives, like

agastache, gaura, penstemons, sage

and yarrow)

• Plan your garden’s “irrigation

zones”; set up watering systems for

wetter and drier areas

• Plant fuchsias, begonias, dahlias

and other annuals

• Mulch generously so the soil retains

moisture



Here Comes That Yellow Dust Again!

By Lynette Eastwood

Around late spring when

you venture outside in the morning,

you may notice that almost overnight

everything, including your

car, plants, and patio furniture have

become covered with a bright yellow

dust. You may wonder what

this is and where did it come from

so suddenly. You may also sneeze

a little more than usual and with the

fears of COVID 19, you might get a

quick scare. This is the season when

pollen and sneezing may go hand in

hand.

That yellow dust covering

everything that doesn’t move is

pine pollen. Our lovely pine trees

sometimes produce large amounts

of pollen during the spring to pollinate

the seeds of the pinecones

which are female, a rare occurrence

in nature. You can blame the male

genus of the species of the pine tree

living in our beautiful mountain

areas. Unbeknownst to many, pine

trees have both male and female

pinecones. Males cones are much

smaller and usually unnoticed, but

their pollen certainly is, especially,

when you find your freshly washed

car covered in yellow.

This pollen is not to blame

for your seasonal allergies. It

is heavy and quickly falls to the

ground which is why it coats everything.

You need to blame your

sneezing on the other trees and

blooming plants that are producing

their own pollen at the same time.

Plants that produce windblown

pollen, many of which are

trees, make life miserable for millions

of human allergy sufferers

each year. These trees use the wind

as their favorite means of pollen

transport to other trees of their own

species for pollination.

This pollination leads to

procreation of new trees and that’s

a good thing. Pollination is critical

for trees to reproduce but can be

crippling to some people with specific

tree allergies and asthma. If

these allergy sufferers live in areas

with lots of the wrong trees, there

can be major health issues and loss

in quality of life during peak pollen

season. On the other hand, the standard

hospital blue Dura-Mask that

many wear during this Pandemic,

also blocks most dust and tree pollen.

With all the rain and snow

this last season, this may turn out

to be a high allergy producing season.

Allergy sufferers can make it

through tree pollen season with a

minimum of discomfort by following

some common-sense suggestions.

If you are an allergy sufferer,

minimize outdoor activity between

5 and 10 a.m., as

morning is the

time when pollen

counts are usually

the highest. You

also don’t have to

stay inside all the

time either.

There are

several trees to

avoid if you are

allergy-prone -

and they are not

necessarily a single

species but usually a

single sex. The allergen that triggers

your allergy is usually produced by

the “male” part of a tree. Trees vary

widely in their capacity to produce

and disperse pollen which triggers

allergies and asthma.

Some tree species that bear

separate male and female flowers

on the same plant are called “monecious.”

Examples include honey locust,

oak, sweetgum, pine, spruce,

and birch. You can’t do much but

deal with these as a species.

Some tree species bear male

and female flowers on separate

plants. These “dioecious” trees include

ash, boxelder, cedar, cottonwood,

juniper, mulberry, and yew.

If you select a male plant you will

have problems.

From an allergy perspective,

the worst trees you can live

around are dioecious males, which

will bear only pollen and no fruit

or seed. The best plants in your environment

are dioecious females as

they bear no pollen and are allergen-free.

Trees to avoid are male ash,

pine, oak, sycamore, elm, male

boxelder, alder, birch, male maples

and hickory.

A fact that you may have

not ever dreamed of, is that annoying

yellow coating can also be very

good for the human population.

The microscopic dust is nutritionally

dense and has been used by humans

from the beginning of time.

Per the website, Web MD,

Pine is used for upper and lower

respiratory tract swelling (inflammation),

stuffy nose, hoarseness,

common cold, cough or bronchitis,

fevers, tendency towards infection,

and blood pressure prob-

Pollen accumulations after a rain from Spring 2019.

Photo by S. Peter

lems. Sprouts, needles, and bark

have been used by humans to make

medicine, not to be confused with

fir shoots or “pine oil”. Pine is used

to treat upper and lower respiratory

tract swelling (inflammation),

stuffy noses, hoarseness, common

cold, coughs or bronchitis, tendency

for infections, fevers, and blood

pressure problems. It may be used

in several different ways, applied

directly to the skin for muscle and

nerve pain. Pine contains chemicals

that may possess activity that

fights against pain and swelling. It

seems to be mildly effective in killing

fungus and bacteria.

The pine pollen, over a

small period may be useful as a

tonic on the body, without having

toxic effects. Remarkably it

is very adaptable to helping your

body with what it needs for treating

some afflictions, and any areas

of your body that are in distress.

From a nutritional stand point, pine

pollen can be consumed in large

amounts. Consumption will offer a

wide range of vitamins, and minerals

besides the other amazing benefits

of its use. This pollen contains

vitamins A, beta-carotene, B1, B2,

B3, B6, D, E, and folic acid. Also,

this pollen provides these minerals:

calcium, copper, iron, manganese,

magnesium, molybdenum, prosperous,

potassium, selenium, silicon,

sodium, and zinc. It’s hard to

believe, but it has over twenty amino

acids and all eight essential amino

acids making it a complete protein!

So, it’s important to balance

the awareness of the trees near you

that may cause allergies vs. living

in these beautiful mountains.

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“Boating Fun at the Village” — Patty McDonald

Patty McDonald, Painting Beautiful

Lake Arrowhead

From Steven Peter

Artist Patty McDonald and

her husband Jim have been visiting

Lake Arrowhead their entire marriage;

it reminds Patty of her beloved

Washington State and Canada.

She also taught Junior High

School in Seattle, Washington and

grew up in Ephrata and Olympia,

Washington where Patty’s dad was

a judge.

Early on Patty started painting

Lake Arrowhead cabins, deer,

bears and squirrels on the back of

paper plates. That eventually progressed

to canvas over time. Already

a well-known local artist,

Patty, burst upon the scene with

the painting called “Legions of

Angels.” a tribute to the mountain

firefighters after the 2003 Old Fire.

The painting also served as a fundraiser

raising $1800 to help those

that lost property in the fire. It also

launched her career in oil painting.

Some of McDonald’s work at the Mountain Arts Gallery

located in Lake Arrowhead Village.

She is mostly a self-taught

painter and uses bright colors because

she is slightly color blind!

Patty donates her art to the Morning

and Noon Rotaries in Lake Arrowhead

and other charitable groups on

the mountain.

After Patty and Jim bought

their home in Lake Arrowhead, Patty

started her Woody Boat Series

and was invited by friends Keith

and Yolanda Douglas to have a one

woman art show at the UCLA Conference

Center, which was a total

success and a highlight of Patty’s

art career.

Her vivid, yet realistic colors

are her trademark style depicting

local scenes. Patty’s first woody

boat painting was used for the 2006

Antique Wooden Boat Show poster

and brochure. Patty recently was

awarded 1st Place at the Lake Arrowhead

Art and Wine Festival for

2019.

She was

also honored

to donate “The

Piper” at the

Jeremiah MacKay

Fundraiser.

Patty is proud to

belong to such

a giving and

friendly community.

Her work

hangs in galleries

and private collections

throughout

the US and

Europe. She even

has a giclée print

of “The Piper”

hanging on

a yacht named

The Piper. Patty

McDonald hopes

you will be the

next patron to

collect a piece of

her joyful art.

More of Patty McDonald’s work being shown at the Mountain Arts

Gallery in Lake Arrowhead including the 1st place award.

The Gallery will be opening

soon. Please keep in touch

with us.

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Invites You To Come See the Artwork of Our

Amazing Mountain Artists

6-10 yrs old

The Gallery is

temporarily

closed but classes

are ongoing.

Painters, photographers, metal,

jewelry, gourds and more!

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Why Do We Celebrate Memorial Day?

by Steven Peter

It’s easy to forget what Memorial

Day actually means while

you’re sitting by the pool and looking

ahead at summer vacation—but

the historical reason for the holiday

signifies much more than just a

three-day weekend.

Memorial Day is a solemn

day of remembrance for everyone

who has died serving in the American

armed forces. The holiday, originally

known as Decoration Day,

started after the Civil War to honor

the Union and Confederate dead.

An event in Charleston,

South Carolina that may have precipitated

Memorial Day offers

touching evidence of a country

struggling to rebuild itself after a

bloody war: 257 Union soldiers

died in prison in Charleston during

the Civil War and were buried in

unmarked graves, and the town’s

black residents organized a May

Day ceremony in which they landscaped

a burial ground to properly

honor the soldiers.

In the years following the

Civil War, Memorial Day celebrations

were scattered and, perhaps

unsurprisingly, took root differently

in the North and South. It wasn’t

until after World War II that the holiday

gained a strong following and

national identity, and it wasn’t officially

named Memorial Day until

1967.

The final event that cemented

the modern culture of Memorial

Day in America was in 1968

when Congress passed the Uniform

Holiday Act, designating Memorial

Day as the last Monday in May

rather than May 30, as it had previously

been observed. This ensured

a three-day weekend and gave the

day its current status as the unofficial

beginning of summer, mixing

serious reflection with more lighthearted

fun.

While the first commemorative

Memorial Day events weren’t

held in the United States until the

late 19th century, the practice of

honoring those who have fallen

in battle dates back thousands of

years. The ancient Greeks and Romans

held annual days of remembrance

for loved ones (including

soldiers) each year, decorating their

graves with flowers and holding

public festivals and feasts in their

honor. In Athens, public funerals

for fallen soldiers were held after

each battle, with the remains of the

dead on display for public mourning

before a funeral procession took

them to their internment.

One of the earliest commemorations

in the United States

was organized by recently freed

slaves. As the Civil War neared its

end, thousands of Union soldiers,

held as prisoners of war, were herded

into a series of hastily assembled

camps in Charleston, South

Carolina. Conditions at one camp,

a former racetrack near the city’s

Citadel, were so bad that more than

250 prisoners died from disease or

exposure and were buried in a mass

grave behind the track’s grandstand.

Three weeks after the Confederate

surrender, an unusual procession

entered the former camp:

On May 1, 1865, more than 1,000

recently freed slaves, accompanied

by regiments of the U.S. Colored

Troops (including the Massachusetts

54th Infantry) and a handful of

white Charlestonians, gathered in

the camp to consecrate a new, proper

burial site for the Union dead.

The group sang hymns, gave readings,

and distributed flowers around

the cemetery, which they dedicated

to the “Martyrs of the Race Course.”

In May 1868, General John

A. Logan, the commander-in-chief

of the Union veterans’ group known

as the Grand Army of the Republic,

issued a decree that May 30

should become a nationwide day

of commemoration for the more

than 620,000 soldiers killed in the

recently ended Civil War. On Decoration

Day, as Logan dubbed it,

Americans should lay flowers and

decorate the graves of the war dead

“whose bodies now lie in almost every

city, village and hamlet churchyard

in the land.”

According to legend, Logan

chose May 30 because it was a rare

day that didn’t fall on the anniversary

of a Civil War battle, though

some historians believe the date

was selected to ensure that flowers

across the country would be in full

bloom.

After the war Logan, who

had served as a U.S. congressman

before resigning to rejoin the army,

returned to his political career, eventually

serving in both the House

and Senate and was the unsuccessful

Republican candidate for vice

president in 1884. When he died

two years later, Logan’s body laid

in state in the rotunda of the United

States Capitol, making him one of

just 33 people to have received the

honor. Today, Washington, D.C.’s

Logan Circle and several townships

across the country are named in

honor of this champion of veterans

and those killed in battle.

N i n e

southern states

officially recognize

a Confederate

Memorial

Day, with events

held on Confederate

President

Jefferson Davis’

birthday, the day

on which General

Thomas “Stonewall”

Jackson was

killed, or to commemorate other

symbolic events.

Changing the name, Americans

embraced the notion of “Decoration

Day” immediately. That

first year, more than 27 states held

some sort of ceremony, with more

than 5,000 people in attendance at

a ceremony at Arlington National

Cemetery. By 1890, every former

state of the Union had adopted it

as an official holiday. But for more

than 50 years, the holiday was used

to commemorate those killed just

in the Civil War, not in any other

American conflict. It wasn’t until

America’s entry into World War

I that the tradition was expanded

to include those killed in all wars,

and Memorial Day was not officially

recognized nationwide until

the 1971, with America deeply embroiled

in the Vietnam War.

It was a long road from Decoration

Day to an official Memorial

Day.

Although the term Memorial

Day was used beginning in the

1880s, the holiday was officially

known as Decoration Day for

more than a century, when it was

changed by federal law. Four years

later, the Uniform Monday Holiday

Act of 1968 finally went into effect,

moving Memorial Day from its

traditional observance on May 30

(regardless of the day of the week),

to a set day—the last Monday in

May. The move has not been without

controversy, though. Veterans

groups, concerned that more Americans

associate the holiday with

first long weekend of the summer

and not its intended purpose to honor

the nation’s war dead, continue

to lobby for a return to the May 30

observances.

More than 20 towns claim

to be the holiday’s “birthplace”—

but only one, Waterloo, New York

has federal recognition.

Despite the increasing celebration

of the holiday as a summer

rite of passage, there are some formal

rituals still on the books: The

American flag should be hung at

half-staff until noon on Memorial

Day, then raised to the top of the

staff. And since 2000, when the

U.S. Congress passed legislation,

all Americans are encouraged to

pause for a National Moment of

Remembrance at 3 p.m. local time.

FREE Shredding for your Documents!

Thanks to a grant from CAL

FIRE’s California Climate Investment

program, Mountain Rim Fire

Safe Council will again be offering

FREE paper shredding for all

mountain communities! You can

bring most any kind of paper, documents,

newspapers, magazines, etc.

and watch it be destroyed right in

front of your eyes! Staple and paperclips

are ok – but no hard plastic

(like CDs) or other metal.

This service will be offered

each month, June through August,

in Running Springs , Crestline and

Lake Arrowhead. The dates are:

Running Springs – June 13 , July

11, and August 8. Crestline – June

20, July 18, and August 15. And,

in Lake Arrowhead – June 27, July

25, and August 22. Please double

check with website as dates are subject

to change. The hours for each

event are 10am to 2pm, or until

the material received equals 8,500

pounds.

Thanks to Rim of the World

Recreation & Park District the

shredding will take place in Crestline

at the Lake Gregory Education

/ Community Center at 24740 San

Moritz Way (formerly Lake Gregory

Elementary school). In Running

Springs, the shredding will be

at 2645 Whispering Pines Drive,

in First Mountain Bank’s FRONT

parking lot, next to the Running

Springs Area Chamber’s weekly

Farmers Market. In Lake Arrowhead,

the shredding will be at Rim

of the World High School in the

parking lot along Hwy 18.

Getting rid of excess paper

in your house helps reduce “interior

fuels” and reduces the intensity of

a fire inside your house. Not sure

of what to destroy when? See the

guidelines below by Lisa Weintraub

Schifferle Attorney, Division

of Consumer and Business Education,

Federal Trade Commission.

Save forever

Keep documents related to

major life events – birth, marriage,

divorce, and death. Lock securely:

• Birth certificates or adoption papers

• Social Security cards

• Citizenship papers or passports

• Marriage or divorce decrees

• Death certificates of family members

Also, keep auto titles and

home deeds stored safely for as

long as you own the property.

Tax records

The big question is: what

tax records can you shred, and when

can you shred them?

• Tax returns – Our conservative

advice? It’s best to keep these forever.

• Pay stubs – Shred ’em after checking

them against your W-2.

• Home improvement receipts –

Keep these receipts until you sell

your home, since certain expenses

may reduce your capital gains tax.

• Other tax records – like tax-related

receipts and cancelled checks

– Wait seven years before shredding.

Why? While the IRS usually

has three years to audit you, it has

up to seven years under certain circumstances.

(If you file a fraudulent

return, then the IRS can audit at any

time – but for the average honest

taxpayer, seven years works.)

If you’re unsure what tax records

to keep, consult an accountant

or call IRS Taxpayer Assistance at

800-829-1040.

Other records

Most experts suggest that

you can shred many other documents

sooner than seven years.

After paying credit card or utility

bills, shred them immediately. Also,

shred sales receipts, unless related

to warranties, taxes, or insurance.

After one year, shred bank statements,

pay stubs, and medical bills

(unless you have an unresolved insurance

dispute).

For those who are thinking,

maybe I should keep everything,

just in case. . . remember that identity

thieves can’t find documents

you have destroyed. Destroying

documents with your personal information

reduces the likelihood of

becoming an identity theft victim.

Shredding is just one way

to reduce the risk of identity theft.

For other tips on preventing identity

theft, visit ftc.gov/idtheft.

For more info on the FREE

shredding program, visit www.

MountainRimFSC>org or call

(866) 923-3473.

What Exactly Is Twilight? The

Three Different Types

Twilight. The word evokes

gorgeous colors. But what exactly

is twilight? And did you know

that there are three types? The Old

Farmer’s Almanac now has a calculator

that will tell you when twilight

begins and ends for your location.

In fact, if you could survive

on another planet, you would be

amazed by the unique twilight we

Earthlings take for granted. Our

world alone experiences the luxuriant

palette of colors which mark

day’s transition to darkness. So,

what is exactly is twilight?

Throughout most of the universe,

when the sun sets, its darkdark,

or instant blackness. In this

neck of the section of the galaxy

only Mars has something of a terrestrial

twilight. But its very thin air

is incapable of producing anything

that resembles our own planet’s

rich hues.

WHAT IS TWILIGHT?

What is the correct definition

of twilight? The concept suggests

vagueness. But, it’s a very

specific event. And there’s really

not one twilight but three! And

they’re each so distinct, they have

their own names.

Civil twilight starts at sunset

and ends roughly 45 minutes

later, when the sun has plunged six

degrees below the horizon– equal to

12 times its own width. That’s when

streetlights must be on, according to

most municipal ordinances.

Nautical twilight persists

longer, until the sun is 12 degrees

down. That’s when the horizon vanishes,

when a mariner cannot distinguish

between sea and sky.

Astronomical Twilight continues

still longer, until the sun has

fallen 18 degrees below the horizon,

letting the faintest stars emerge. Its

conclusion heralds the arrival of

full darkness.

By the way, twilight is different

than dusk which occurs after

sunset, once the top of the Sun has

passed the horizon. As with twilight,

there is astronomical dusk,

nautical dusk, and civil dusk, occurring

at 18°, 12° and 6° below the

horizon respectively.

There’s much more to it

than pretty colors. Twilight plays

host to phenomena not seen at any

other time, such as those dark-like

rays, or the appearance of Mercury

or Venus, or the sudden profusion

of earth satellites, which are most

numerous during the first 90 minutes

after nautical twilight ends, or

Earth’s shadow, looking like a bluegray

band low in the east during

twilight’s first 15 minutes.



Running Springs Area Chamber of Commerce (RSACC)

891-0965


939-0291

The State on Monday issued

new guidance for religious services

and cultural ceremonies which can

be found here, that encourage organizations

to continue online services

and activities, especially for

the protection of those who are

most at risk from COVID-19, such

as older adults and people with specific

medical conditions.

To reopen for religious services

and funerals, the State says

places of worship must:

Establish and implement a

COVID-19 prevention plan for every

location, train staff on the plan,

and regularly evaluate workplaces

for compliance.

Train employees and volunteers

on COVID-19, including how

to prevent it from spreading and

which underlying health conditions

may make individuals more susceptible

to contracting the virus.

• Implement cleaning and disinfecting

protocols.

• Set physical distancing guidelines.

• Recommend that staff and

guests wear cloth face coverings,

and screen staff for temperature

and symptoms at the

beginning of their shifts.

• Set parameters around or consider

eliminating singing and

group recitations. These activities

dramatically increase the

risk of COVID-19 transmission.

For this reason, congregants engaging

in singing, particularly

in the choir, and group recitation

should wear face coverings

at all times and when possible,

these activities should be conducted

outside with greater than

6-foot distancing.

Not adhering to all of the

guidelines in their entirely could

result in the spread of illness and

the re-closing of places of worship,

the State said. In 21 days, the State

Department of Public Health, in

consultation with the County Department

of Public Health, will review

and assess the impact of the

religious services guidelines and

provide further direction as part of

a phased-in restoration of activities.

This 21-day interval accounts for

seven days for religious communities

to prepare and reopen in addition

to a 14-day incubation period

of COVID-19.

Bus Stop Improvement Project

The Mountain Area Regional

Transit Authority is soliciting

Request for Qualifications from

qualified Respondent/Contractor

with experience, skills and knowledge

which must include but not

limited to: Land use ordinances,

pad placement, landing area design,

curb and gutter removal, bus

shelter removal and installation,

concrete and asphalt construction,

familiarization with local comprehensive

plan policies and ADA

compliance. Contractors must also

have a wide experience working in

a variety of mountain landscapes

and in all aspects of cold weather

conditions.

A written Statement of

Qualifications shall be submitted

by the respondent on the form provided

by Mountain Transit, togeth-

er with any required attachments,

describing certain information regarding

the organizational structure,

financial resources and other

information of contractor.

Details of the Request for

Qualifications (RFQ) can be found

at www.mountaintransit.org or by

contacting Jose Serrano via phone

(909) 963-7409 of jserrano@mountaintransit.org

All submissions must be

received before 5:00 pm (PST) on

Friday, June 5, 2020 at the email address

on the front cover of the RFQ.

Email should show project title on

the email

Now Open

7 Days

Hours:

Mon.-Fri. 8am-5pm

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

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

CHAMBER UPDATE

Message from the RSACC President, Kevin Somes

As we head into June, the traditional beginning of the summer

season, the Running Springs Area Chamber of Commerce hopes you

and your family are safe and healthy. Our Communities have been

through many challenging times in the past and we are all certainly

resilient by nature. I believe that will be the case with the current

Covid-19 situation.

As of the date of this writing (May 27), our businesses are beginning

to reopen and increase their levels of overall service. Our great

nation is heavily reliant on small businesses as major contributors

to our economy and no where is that more true than in the Running

Springs Communities. Please patronize and support our local businesses

to help make a difference in our Communities!

The Farmers Market and Artisan Fair began in May and continues

through the end of September each Saturday from 9am-1pm. We do

ask attendees to respect the directions of the County of San Bernardino

Health Officer when attending the market as we want to maintain

a healthy and successful Market.

Additionally, the Chamber recently unveiled its new website (runningspringschamber.com)

thanks to Digital Mountaineers. Digital

Mountaineers donated the new website to the Chamber in support of

our Communities. We’ll review the features of the new website in our

summer edition of Gateway Magazine.

The Chamber depends on the support of both our Business

Community as well as the Community at Large. We welcome everyone

to attend our Chamber Meetings held on the second Tuesday of

each month. Please visit runningspringschamber.com for the latest

information.

Kevin Somes, President of the Running Springs Area Chamber

of Commerce

Hiking Trails

Big 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

TRAILS & HIKING ISSUE

Hiking Gateway Trails: Page 8

Mountain Top Days in Running Springs: Page 9

Popular and Easy Hikes: Page 11

Arrowbear Lake Receives National Attention: Page 21

The Inter-Mountain Trail: Page 34

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The

Gateway

will have

a big

combined

issue for

Summer!

Expected

release

date is

in July!

the gateway magazine is also

available ‘down the hill’ at

selected locations as well as both

california welcome centers

in the inland empire

A big THANK YOU to Cathy Clemens who single-handedly decorated the

Running Springs Monument sign area placing all the flags and chamber

board member Mike Scullin added the note stating to “meet next year in

person.” The event was an all-day Memorial Day drive-by and honk.”

Photo by Cathy Clemens.



Will a Fire Engine Come to Your House

During a Wildfire?

Firefighters are passionate

about saving homes. They know the

heartache a fire can bring. But in a

major wildfire, not every blaze can

be tackled right away. And not every

house can be saved. Why? Because

firefighting resources may be

stretched too thin. And it may be too

dangerous to try to save each home.

Many people assume that

during a wildfire a fire engine will

be parked at every house. Not so.

More likely, one engine will be assigned

to an entire road, and it might

stop at your house for a few minutes.

In a large fire, firefighters must

“triage” homes. They will survey

an area to see which homes are prepared

and can be saved, and which

are too dangerous to try to defend. If

they see a wide driveway, a clearing

around the house, and a place to turn

around, they will attempt to protect

your home. If they see a water supply

with a fire department connection,

they will be even happier.

Whether or not a fire engine

stops at your house depends mostly

on your preparation. Many firefighters

have lost their lives defending

homes that weren’t prepared. Let’s

do our part to make their job easier

and safer.

Why do some homes burn, while

others survive?

We’ve all seen wildfire photos

showing some houses still standing

and others burned to the ground.

It depends largly on these factors:

1) how your house is built

2) what plants and vegetation

(fuel) surrounds it

3) the access to reach it

4) if water is available to be

tapped by fire engines

Defensible space is the key.

Defensible space is the required

space between a structure and the

wildland area that, under normal

conditions, creates a sufficient buffer

to slow or halt the spread of wildfire

to a structure. It protects the home

from igniting due to direct flame

or radiant heat. Defensible space is

essential for structure survivability

during wildfire conditions and for

the protection to firefighters defending

your home.

Do your part to create defensible

space! Remove the fuel around

your home! Mountain Rim Fire Safe

Council will be offering curbside

chipping this spring to help get rid of

your slash: tree limbs, brush and other

woody debris – for FREE thanks

to a grant from CAL FIRE’s State

Responsibility Area Fire Prevention

Fee. Visit www.MountainRimFSC.

org or www.Facebook.com/MountainRimFSC

for more info and updates.

Build Resilience From The Coronavirus

Stress

By Lynette Eastwood

In our current anxiety-laden

crisis, overcoming your worries

can provide a path forward with a

little work on your part.

One fateful day in March,

we all woke up and our entire lives

had changed — our work was disrupted,

our loved ones’ health was

suddenly in peril, all of our movements

were being restricted, and

our homes had turned into pressure

cookers.

Now what if you could turn

all this negativity and adversity into

something a with a little more positive

attitude — to become stronger

and more resourceful, and to build

toward a healthier future? That is

what being resilient is, you just try

to cope with the situation, but it is

turning the difficult times into a

growth experience.

In situations similar to the

coronavirus pandemic, it can trigger

the classic signs of anxiety

by having elevated heart rate and

shortness of breath. In the past,

studies shown that when you see

a situation like this as a challenge

— something you are able to rise

to and overcome — the heart becomes

more efficient, blood vessels

expand, and you are more effective

and productive. If you view it as

a threat, however, blood vessels

contract, the heart works less efficiently,

and your decision-making

is being impaired. In the long run,

viewing difficult episodes like this

as unmanageable threats is associated

with accelerated brain aging.

Here are some common

situations many older Americans

may face during the crisis, as well

as several ideas for turning threats

into challenges and challenges into

teaching moments.

Just the anxiety of knowing

that you are more vulnerable

to COVID-19 can make you feel

like a walking time bomb. You

may then exist in a constant state

of stress and worry, which, unfortunately,

can make it harder for your

body to fight off the medical stresses

on your body.

Take control of the situation.

There are two constructive

ways to approach any challenge,

problem-focused coping, and

emotion-focused coping. Both are

equally important. Problem-focused

involves you following

guidelines, like being forced into

social distancing and isolation. If

you have been doing this, stop for

a moment and recognize the work

you have been doing. That is called

taking control, and that is great.

Emotion-focused involves

taking measurable action to reduce

stress, which helps boost your immune

system. Meditation or prayer

is one way to take that action.

In China for instance, where

COVID-19 first emerged, the government

enforced social distancing

with an iron fist and put many

people under intense marital stress.

After infections fell and municipal

services reopened in March, the

country saw a record spike in divorce

applications.

Even the best of the best relationships

are still under physical,

psychological, and economic pressures.

Getting any marital stress

under control is critical to your

long-term health. In a 2017 study,

researchers put couples in stressful

situations. They then took saliva

samples from them. From the samples

they found that couples who

showed poor levels of everyday

coping — the ability to appreciate

each other’s stress reactions —

had greater levels of interleukin-6,

which is an indicator of inflammation,

in their saliva.

In a time like this, it helps

to acknowledge the differences between

the two of you as a strength,

not a weakness. Perhaps you are

more focused on every little bit of

COVID-19 news or every twitch of

the stock market, while your partner

remains blissfully unaware.

Embrace the difference. Everyday

coping, in this case, involves

sharing goals and emotions. Listen

enthusiastically to your partner’s

worries and be supportive, both

physically and verbally. (Even if

just one partner takes these actions,

it will benefit both parties.) If your

arguments only escalate, consider

getting professional counseling.

Many mental health professionals

are seeing people virtually during

this crisis.

If you are a caregiver for

someone who has been separated

from you or if you have a loved one

in a facility that you can no longer

visit because of social distancing

measures, it is normal to have

conflicting — and confusing —

feelings. “On one side, you know

what’s best to protect them, but not

having access to someone to ensure

they’re OK can leave you feeling

fearful, frustrated and guilty.”

First, do not underestimate

the power of a simple phone call.

It will not take the place of being

physically present, but the sound of

your voice may provide your loved

one great comfort. Some facilities

will arrange for residents to talk to

you on the phone while they are

standing near a window where they

can see you outside. May sound a

bit hokey, but you can stay close

and still be physically distanced.

Also, federal privacy laws have

been eased, allowing facilities to

take photos of Mom or Dad and

send them to you electronically.

Small things like that can help you

see that they are OK.

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El Toto’s Restaurant

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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

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Cedar Glen Coffee Shop

28942 Hook Creek Rd.,

Cedar Glen

909-337-8999

Papaguyo’s

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Lake Arrowhead

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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

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23991 Lake Dr, Crestline

(909) 338-5550

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Museum To Delay Summer Season

Opening

By Louise Cecil

The Rim of the World Historical

Society has decided that because

of the effects and requirements resulting

from COVID-19 and the County

of San Bernardino’s restrictions on

the opening of indoor museums, the

Mountain History Museum in Lake

Arrowhead will not be opening this

June. Usually, the museum opens on

Memorial Day weekend. However,

the museum also decided to review

the issue of opening to the public on a

month-by-month basis, since there is a

strong desire by the Historical Society

and its members to open the museum

for the public. So, next month it will

evaluate the possibility of opening in

July, if and when the county gives the

go ahead for indoor museums. Right

now, as per county guidelines, only

open-air museums will be allowed

to open, until at least mid-June. Museums,

such as the Mountain History

Museum, are considered to be in

Phase Three of permitted openings by

the state.

Unfortunately, RWHS has

also been forced to cancel the Celebrity

History Cruise of Lake Arrowhead

due to the lack of the ability to

create adequate ‘social distancing’ on

the Arrowhead Queen. The Wooden

Boat and Classic Woodie Car Show

scheduled for June 13 was previously

cancelled, as it takes three months

to coordinate it. The Ice Cream Social

at the Museum over 4th of July

weekend is also cancelled. Smokey

Bear’s Birthday Party on August 16

will also have to be cancelled, since

To our MPH 8th Grade Students:

You have come a long way, you have worked incredibly

hard, and now you are at an exciting milestone

in your academic journey. And even though

things ended differently this year, please know that

we still see you, we are proud of you, and we are

cheering you on every step of the way. So, to every

8th grade graduate at MPH, we say Congratulations!

Good Job you guys! We are so proud of you!

We miss you! Have fun at RIM High!

Your MPH Family

Kindest Regards,

Jennifer Whiteside

Principal

Mary Putnam Henck Intermediate

909-336-0360 Ext. 302

large groups and photo ops of pictures

with Smokey would not be possible.

However, the museum exhibit

committee members have been

continuing to work on new exhibits,

individually, all winter long, in anticipation

that the museum will be able

to open later this summer. There are

numerous new museum exhibits already

completed for this summer season,

ready for whenever it does get to

open. The museum is also considering

staying open through the end of October,

if the weather stays warm to give

more people the opportunity to visit it

this year.

There also have been volunteer

maintenance jobs completed at the

museum this winter and spring, before

the virus hit. The daffodils bloomed

beautifully this spring and it was sad

no visitors got to see them. Last week,

volunteers raked pine needles, pulled

weeds, and cleaned up the museum’s

grounds for weed abatement purposes,

as they maintained social distancing,

so the grounds are also ready for

visitors. This is an evolving situation

at the Mountain History Museum,

which is located at 27176 Peninsula

Drive in Lake Arrowhead, just around

the corner from Mary Putnam Henck

Intermediate School. “All we can do

at this point is be patient. Things will

get better at some point, and we will

then be able to open the museum to

the public once again,” said Rim of

the World Historical Society President

Cindy Burnett. “When we do re-open,

we hope you visit the museum and get

to see the new wonderful displays on

local history.”

“We are not gifted in all things, but in all things we

can share our gifts.”

Is Your Pet Overweight?

Exercise And Eating Tips For Dogs And Cats

by Lynette Eastwood

Is your pet overweight? Pets

have the same tendency to gain

weight (and consequences from doing

so) that we as humans do. Following

are some simple tricks to

help you incorporate better health

into your pet’s life.

You can test your pet yourself

by first, placing the palm of

your hand on the side of your pet’s

rib cage and press gently. If you feel

your pet’s ribs with this amount of

pressure, your pet probably weighs

the right amount. However, if you

have to push harder to feel the ribs,

your pet is overweight.

It is wise to address the

extra weight as soon as possible,

as overweight dogs and cats may

be more susceptible to diabetes—

which may lead to more medical

complications, extra expense for

the owner, and most important of

all is the discomfort for the pet and

its overall health.

Eating

It is very essential to set a

strict diet for your pet. Finding the

right type of food is important, as

well as the amount served each day

to your pet. Only serve a set amount

daily, which is based on your pet’s

weight and type. Consult with your

vet, so that they can advise you to

what kind of food to get, as well as

how much of that particular food

your pet should be getting. Initially

for safe weight loss if your pet

needs to lose a little (too little food

can also cause complications also)

and then how much food to give

your pet to maintain their ideal

weight.

For overweight pets, consider

low-calorie food. Also, do

not leave food out all day for pets

to snack on. There are several types

of low-calorie foods available at pet

supply stores and at the vets. Get

suggestions from the vet as to what

type of food is best for your own

pet, as health issues vary, and it can

also depend on age of your pet.

If you are planning to put

your pet on a new diet, it is wise to

do it gradually. Start by mixing the

new food you are planning to use by

adding it gradually. Begin by mixing

one part of the new food with

three parts old food at each of its

meals. Then after a few days, mix

equal amounts of new and old food.

Next, mix three parts of the new

food, and one part the old food.

If you are giving your pet table

scraps, beware they are famous

for packing on unwanted pounds.

Your pet’s regular meals should be

designed to give them all the calories

they need plus their daily nutrients.

Any extra snacks that you

give them from the kitchen table are

not necessary, in fact they may be

harmful.

If you give your pet a regular

treat, switch to a tasty, healthy

alternative. An example many dogs

may like are crunchy raw vegetables

such as carrots, broccoli, and green

beans. (If digestion is an issue with

your pet, ice-cubes are crunchy, and

can may act as a treat just as well.)

Exercise

For dogs, start slowly and

then work your way up to a faster

pace or make it a longer distance to

exercise so that your pet can build

up their endurance. Be sure to provide

plenty of water for your pet

before and after a walk. Dogs are

not able to cool off by sweating like

humans, because they don’t have

the same glands as we do, so it’s

very important, especially in the

heat, to always keep them hydrated.

The ideal route for you and your pet

to keep is where you can walk on

a path or sidewalk and the dog can

walk on grass. Different breeds of

dogs are more inclined to be more

active than others. The smaller dogs

and toy breeds will not be able to

keep up with you, as the medium to

large breeds can be conditioned for

walking at your pace.

For cats, it is also important

to exercise them a bit also. Older

cats just naturally tend to sleep

more, which reduces the amount of

their play time, and it may lead them

to be obese. If you have a young cat

that likes to snack a lot, the same

results may occur—they may become

more lethargic and probably

will not get enough exercise to burn

off those extra calories. Try to set

aside some time to interact with the

cat, and gradually introduce them to

more play times. Get him/her interested

in playing often. Try to find a

toy that s/he especially likes—balls,

such as sticks with felt strips on the

end, cat “fishing poles” with a bit

of rag on the end, or other toys that

have a ball that rolls in a circular

track that the cat can bat around or

chase.

Remember, when starting

any new diet or exercise plan of any

kind for your pet, it’s always a good

idea to contact your vet for advice.


congratulations 5th Grade Mountain students

Congratulations 5th Grade Class of Rim District--CHE,

LAE, and VOE! Your School Communities are proud of

your hard work and dedication over the years. We

know you will continue to do your best throughout

school and life. We miss you and send you air hugs!

VALLEY OF ENCHANTMENT

ELEMENTARY

Ms. Cairns, Mrs. Plemons, Mr.

Warhol, Ms. Ogbeni-Lether, Mrs.

Tovar

Abrantes, Camden

Accomazzo, Savanna

Aguilar, Ariana

Almos, Aryanna

Andrade, Mariana

Anthony, Mayah

Arjonilla, Marcello

Averruz, David

Avigliano, Christopher

Bagnell, Brynn

Bailey, Kaitlynne

Barr, Teaghan

Barrett, Angeline

Bics, Marilyn

Bland, Quentin

Bonning, Calvin

Bosch, Erik

Brown, Kiley

Cairns, McKynna

Callis, Logan

Camacho, Yajaira

Campbell, Levi

Charland, Tristen

Chavez, Alvin

Chavez, Fernando

Chavez, Valentina

Cooper, Bryce

Cortez, Monserrat

Cortez, Samuel

Cottler, Brae-Lynn

Daniels, Darrell

Dean, Faith

Delhousaye, Alyssa

Dexter, Nikki

Dionne, Ethan

Echevarria, Sotelo Sebastian

Flores, Skylar

Garcia, Anthony

Garcia, Charles

Garcia, Joseph

Garcia, Juliette

Gardner, Emma

Gidney , Cora

Guerra, Isabella

Gurrola, Villegas Oscar

Hackley, Polston Audrina

Hammer, Alyssa

Helguera, Urijah

Helguera, Lopez Bryan

Hernandez, Alexander

Hernandez, Jazlyn

Hernandez, Victor

Johnson, Iris

Kayo, Bo

Kinney, Rylee

Kizer, McKenzie

Lane, Jaimison

Lasher, Graycen

Loguidice, Zoey

Lopez, Josue

Makinson, Leilani

McDermott, Kodi

Miller, Bryce

Montanez, Elijah

Montanez, Ian

Moore, Alexander

Morales, Lyric

Navarro, Miguel

Ochoa, Nathan

Orona, Rios Emilio

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Jupiter’s atmosphere is made up from hydrogen and helium and therefore

is known as a gas giant planet. Photo courtesy of NASA.

Observing Jupiter

In June, Jupiter, as well as

its neighbor Saturn can be seen in

the early morning before sunrise

for those early mountain risers.

The pair had a close encounter early

Monday (May 18th), when they

were separated by about 4.7 degrees.

But the cosmic duo will continue

to stick together for the rest of

the month, and you can catch them

together in the hours between midnight

and sunrise. To see the early

sky show, all you need are your

eyes, a small bit of outdoor space

and a clear view of the southeast

horizon, which makes the activity

achievable even if you are stuck in

your house or dwelling due to quarantine

restrictions. Second only to

the moon, Jupiter will be the brightest

object in the predawn sky.

Jupiter is known as the king of the

planets. It is also one of two gas

giants, Saturn being the other. It’s

made up of hydrogen and helium

mostly and has a surface temperature

of 230 degrees, so most of the

energy comes reflected from the

sun and it gives off twice as much

as it receives. The bands that you

see on the surface that you may

observe through a telescope is due

to warm gas rising and

sinking. The light bands

are rising and the dark

colored bands are sinking.

The different colors

are due to the different

chemical compositions

in Jupiter’s atmosphere.

A year on Jupiter lasts

almost 12 years, in other

words, it takes 4,332

days to completely orbit

around the sun.

The Great Red

Spot is the most famous feature on

the surface of Jupiter. It’s a storm

that’s been raging on the planet for

over 400 years. The size is so large

that it could contain three Earths inside

its boundary. Additionally, two

smaller storms have been churning

up the atmosphere next to the Great

Red Spot on Jupiter’s surface

Jupiter has had a lot of visitors

from Earth. The first spacecraft

to orbit Jupiter was the Galileo orbiter,

which went into orbit around

Jupiter on December 7, 1995, made

35 orbits, and then impacted with

the planet in 2003. Pioneer 11 and

12 passed by the gas giant in the

1970s. Voyagers I and II passed

the planet in 1979. Even the Cassini-Huygens

spacecraft made a short

visit to Jupiter and used the planet’s

gravity to speed its trip to Saturn.

The Galileo mission was the only

one designed to orbit the planet and

study its moons. The probe Juno

completed a five-year cruise to Jupiter,

arriving on July 4, 2016.

There are four larger moons that can

be easily seen with strong binoculars

circulating the planet that were

discovered by Galileo Galilei in

1610. They are known as the Galilean

Moons. The largest is Ganymede

and is larger in size than either Pluto

or Mercury and about three-quarters

the size of Mars. Ganymede is

Jupiter and its four Jovian moons. Photo courtesy

of NASA

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locked in synchronous rotation with

Jupiter which means it is circulating

around the same area of Jupiter

as it turns around. Ganymede’s surface

shows a mixture of old, dark,

cratered terrain and lighter regions

laced with grooves and ridges.

One of Jupiter’s other

moons, Europa, has been studied

thoroughly with many scientists believing

there being vast planes of or

liquid ocean that may contain alien

life forms. Europa’s deep interior is

composed of mostly of silicate rock

while the cause of many of the surface

colors on Europa also remains

a topic of research.

The third Galilean Moon

of Jupiter, Callisto, may harbor

sub-surface oceans of electrically

conducting salt water. This may

portend to keep sub-surface water

from freezing into ice. Callisto also

has a surface of mostly ice and rock.

Io, the last Galilean Moon,

is actively volcanic. There are continuous

volcanic eruptions from

an interior that is heated by gravitational

tides from Jupiter. The orbiting

spacecraft Galileo has been

monitoring a large volcano named

Culann Patera for the past few

years. Images show that along with

the black and red lava flows are yellow

sulfur patches that eventually

turn into sulfur snow.

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Why Sunlight Is Good For You

by Lynette Eastwood

With the slow opening of

businesses and recreational activities

on the mountain during this

time of sheltering inside, it might

be even healthier to get outside and

“soak up some rays” It’s a natural

human instinct to enjoy sunlight

and address the stimulation of a

new day. We just weren’t built to be

cooped up for extended periods of

time.

Everyone probably instinctively

senses that sunlight enhances

their mood and whittles away

depression. This may be due to the

fact that its rays cause the brain to

release serotonin, which makes you

feel good during the day. It also

helps you feel more alert, more focused,

and calmer.

Research suggests that light

hitting your skin, not just your eyes,

helps reverse depression, especially

those at risk of seasonal affective

disorder. Moreover, being outside

gets us golfing, gardening, and engaging

in other types of physical

activity.

We all know the sunlight

produces melatonin, often called

the “sleep hormone.” This happens

during darkness at night. The more

sunlight your body enjoys, the more

melatonin you produce at night.

This improves your sleep, synchronizes

your biological clocks, and

lowers stress. Getting into a natural

sleep cycle is important to reduce

depression.

Sunlight influences sleep

and circadian rhythm, both of

which have been shown to influence

weight regulation. So, it may

not be a surprise that sunlight promotes

weight loss. Research reveals

that as little as 20 to 30 minutes of

morning sunshine can reduce body

fat and help you shed those extra

pounds. So, get outside for that

morning walk!

We’ve long known that “the

sunshine vitamin” (vitamin D) promotes

calcium absorption which is

essential for bone growth and formation.

And many of us have low

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levels of vitamin D which leads to

poor bone health.

The primary salutary mechanism

is that sunlight’s medium-length

ultraviolet rays, called

UV-B, interact with cholesterol in

the skin to create a type of beneficial

vitamin D you will not get from

popping vitamin pills.

Just 5 to 15 minutes of pure

sunlight per day will give spark this

hormone which promotes calcium.

The vitamin D needs activation.

The sun helps to convert inactive

vitamin D levels to active.

Sun Rays And Cancer

(Too much or too little)

Most of us are aware that

chronic exposure to ultraviolet

(UV) radiation present in sunlight

is responsible for the induction of

most nonmelanoma skin cancers.

Solar radiation is a well-established

skin carcinogen, responsible for

more cancers worldwide than any

other single agent.

However, in the past two

decades many have carried this too

far. Sunlight is also associated with

reduced risk for many chronic illnesses

including cancer and cancer

mortality. Nobody wants to get skin

cancer, but we’ve gone from sun

worship to sun pale people.

If you’re outside for an extended

period of time, wear sunscreen

with a sun protection factor

(SPF) of at least 15 plus a hat and

shirt around midday.

Also, consistency is important.

If your skin hasn’t seen the sun

in a long time, you are more susceptible

to sun burn. Suddenly getting

a lot of sun is more dangerous

then steady exposure over time. In

fact, studies have shown that outdoor

workers who were exposed to

regular sunlight had a lower risk of

developing skin cancer compared to

their indoor counterparts.

Something to also add into

the mix concerns glass. Glass that is

transparent to visible light absorbs

nearly all UVB. This is the wavelength

range that can cause a sunburn,

so it’s true you cannot get a

sunburn through glass. However,

about 75 percent of UVA passes

through ordinary glass. UVA leads

to skin damage and genetic mutations

that can lead to cancer. So,

perhaps it’s better to open that window

and let direct sun rays hit you.

Other studies show sunlight

delivers benefits for various skin

conditions, and for helping prevent

or relieve thyroid problems, rheumatoid

arthritis, systemic lupus,

and inflammatory bowel disease.

It doesn’t take long to gain

such benefits. You needn’t sunbathe

for hours and, indeed, should never

let your skin burn. To appraise

the vitamin D your body will create

during this next month, consider

that a glass of fortified milk contains

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between 50 to 100 IU’s of that vitamin.

With that in mind, consider:

Sunbathing in a swimsuit for

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units (IUs) of vitamin D in people

with light skin tones. (b.) 20,000 to

30,000 IUs in people who already

have a tan or (c.) 8,000 to 10,000

IUs in people with dark skin tones.

The huge amount of vitamin

D the body creates in such a short

time implies that it’s a very desirable

substance, since nature doesn’t

seem to do anything for no reason.

It’s actually pretty amazing. Our

own sun gives us one of the healthiest

vitamins of all, vitamin D, in

just 15 to 20 minutes so that we can

live and grow healthily.

Dog and cat bodies use

UV-B like humans do, but their

skin plays no role in the process.

Instead, oils in their fur is what converts

it to the vitamin. When they

clean or groom themselves, they invariably

swallow some. It’s a major

reason nature programmed our pets

to lick themselves so much. Studies

show that pets with higher vitamin

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and better heart health.

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Tips To Help Eliminate Allergies

by Steven Peter

One of the scarier things

to deal with this season is sneezing.

Most cold and flu seasons

have the normal precautions listed,

but a heightened awareness due to

the recent COVID 19 pandemic

has brought sneezing and similar

symptoms attributed to allergies to

the forefront.

One of the most important

first steps to help you battle allergies

is to cut down your contact

with things that trigger an attack

both outside and in your home.

Many objects inside your house

such as your sheets, even kitchen

counter tops can harbor pollen

and dust. Also, there are some easy

ways - using appliances you already

have at home - to cut down

on allergy triggers.

Dust can make you really

sick, so get rid of it. It’s easier said

than done and that’s not the only

allergen that can make you sick. If

your throat gets really itchy, ears

get itchy, eyes get really dry and

itchy you can and should do something

about it. If you love fresh air

– there is something else comes in

with it. This is especially true in

the mountains. The beautiful trees

outside our doors is a burst with

pollens from the trees, flowers,

shrubs, and other vegetation. With

open windows there may be a layer

of pollen collecting on your kitchen

counter tops, shelves, ceiling fans,

vents and any other object that is

open to the air.

First - clear the air inside

your home. Close the windows and

use an air conditioner, air purifier,

or allergen remover tower if needed.

These can also cut humidity,

limiting the growth of mold and

dust mites. But be sure to clean the

filter regularly. A window filtration

vent runs as low as $19.00, while

an allergen reducer air purifier runs

as low as $60 for the less expensive

models.

For hard to reach spots, use

a do-it-yourself dust grabber. It’s

great for narrow spaces and with a

little engineering, it can help you

reach dusty cobwebs on the ceiling.

An inexpensive trick is to use

an old sock or other material and

put it on the end of a broom stick to

reach high and cumbersome objects

to reach. Use simple dust cloths on

objects in your home or office.

These allergens can settle

on the large surface of your bed.

Things like dust mites feed on dead

skin flakes and like to accumulate

in your bedding. Help wipe them

out by using the sanitizing cycle on

your washer which uses extra heat

to kill mites. And an extra rinse cycle

can remove even more allergens.

Another large space for allergens

to gather? Floors. Weekly

use your vacuum to pull dust mites,

mold, pollen, and animal dander out

of your carpets. It’s best to choose

one with a HEPA filter that traps

small particles and keeps them from

going back into the air.

When emptying dust from

a bag-less vacuum can release particles

back into the air - so if you

have a vacuum with a bin, take it

outside to empty it. Where it won’t

end up back in the same air you are

breathing and living in.

Lastly, a portable air purifier

may help filter pollutants in your

home. Be sure to look for ones that

use a HEPA filter - and breathe easy.

Business Insight for San Bernardino County

County’s WDB Outlines Services for Business and Job Seekers

By Phil Cothran, Chairman, San Bernardino County Workforce Development

Board

The same factors that made

San Bernardino County one of

America’s hottest economies before

the COVID-19 pandemic will give

us a significant competitive edge

coming out of it. Great location. A

young, growing labor pool. A desirable

quality of life and supportive

business climate.

Critical to all of this is a

workforce system that can connect

the dots – supporting business

growth and economic development

by making sure our pipeline of workers

can meet the needs of employers.

With that as our focus, the

San Bernardino County Workforce

Development Board (WDB) embraces

the important role we play

in the post-pandemic economic

recovery and is confident that our

county and region will come out of

this stronger than ever. This hasn’t

always been the case in the Inland

Empire, with its reputation for being

first-in/last-out when a recession

strikes.

Part of what’s changed are

the workforce training partnerships

and initiatives that have been developed

over the past several years. Programs

such as the Chaffey College

InTech Center, the Fontana Mayor’s

Education Coalition, the High Desert

Training Center and a multitude

of career pathways at the high school

level have put a laser-beam focus on

aligning workforce training with the

needs of businesses.

WDB supports these efforts,

while offering our own direct

services to help businesses and job

seekers. As a result, thousands of our

residents have received training for,

and have secured, good paying jobs

in high-growth industries. Businesses

now see San Bernardino County

and the IE as a true economic center

of activity, which in turn has in-

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creased our competitiveness in areas

such as technology, advanced manufacturing,

healthcare and global

trade.

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Business

There’s no question that the

pandemic has hit us hard, but we’ve

got the foundation and the resilience

to come back even stronger.

At WDB, our Rapid Response and

Layoff Aversion programs are helping

employers adjust their business

strategies to operate more efficiently.

Our Business Services team has

created an online resource guide, has

conducted free webinars for business

owners on COVID-19 related topics,

and has surveyed employers on their

needs heading into the recovery.

Job Seeker Resources

For job seekers, WDB operates three

America’s Job Centers of California

– all of which are providing support

by phone during the crisis. Services

include help in finding a job, skills

assessment, identifying career paths,

updating resumes, preparing for job

interviews and finding training programs.

For information on the programs

available to businesses and

job seekers, please visit our website

at: http://wp.sbcounty.gov/workforce/

As a business owner myself, I would

like to thank all the employers and

stakeholders who have supported

our efforts over the years. The

Workforce Development Board is a

body of volunteers led by local businesses

and with a broad membership

that includes public partners, educators,

labor leadership and community-based

organizations. Together,

we’re committed to driving an economic

resurgence and reaffirming

San Bernardino County’s role as a

business and employment hub for

Southern California and beyond.

Build Resilience From The Coronavirus Stress

by Lynette Eastwood

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For

Business!

In our current anxiety-laden

crisis, overcoming your worries

can provide a path forward with a

little work on your part.

One fateful day in March,

we all woke up and our entire lives

had changed — our work was disrupted,

our loved ones’ health was

suddenly in peril, all of our movements

were being restricted, and

our homes had turned into pressure

cookers.

Now what if you could turn

all this negativity and adversity into

something a with a little more positive

attitude — to become stronger

and more resourceful, and to build

toward a healthier future? That is

what being resilient is, you just try

to cope with the situation, but it is

turning the difficult times into a

growth experience.

In situations similar to the

coronavirus pandemic, it can trigger

the classic signs of anxiety

by having elevated heart rate and

shortness of breath. In the past,

studies shown that when you see

a situation like this as a challenge

— something you are able to rise

to and overcome — the heart becomes

more efficient, blood vessels

expand, and you are more effective

and productive. If you view it

as a threat, however, blood vessels

contract, the heart works less efficiently,

and your decision-making

is being impaired. In the long run,

viewing difficult episodes like this

as unmanageable threats is associated

with accelerated brain aging.

Here are some common

situations many older Americans

may face during the crisis, as well

as several ideas for turning threats

into challenges and challenges into

teaching moments.

Just the anxiety of knowing

that you are more vulnerable to

COVID-19 can make you feel like a

walking time bomb. You may then

exist in a constant state of stress

and worry, which, unfortunately,

can make it harder for your body

to fight off the medical stresses on

your body.

Take control of the situation.

There are two constructive

ways to approach any challenge,

problem-focused coping, and emotion-focused

coping. Both are

equally important. Problem-focused

involves you following

guidelines, like being forced into

social distancing and isolation. If

you have been doing this, stop for

a moment and recognize the work

you have been doing. That is called

taking control, and that is great.

Emotion-focused involves

taking measurable action to reduce

stress, which helps boost your immune

system. Meditation or prayer

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is one way to take that action.

In China for instance, where

COVID-19 first emerged, the government

enforced social distancing

with an iron fist and put many

people under intense marital stress.

After infections fell and municipal

services reopened in March, the

country saw a record spike in divorce

applications.

Even the best of the best relationships

are still under physical,

psychological, and economic pressures.

Getting any marital stress

under control is critical to your

long-term health. In a 2017 study,

researchers put couples in stressful

situations. They then took saliva

samples from them. From the samples

they found that couples who

showed poor levels of everyday

coping — the ability to appreciate

each other’s stress reactions —

had greater levels of interleukin-6,

which is an indicator of inflammation,

in their saliva.

In a time like this, it helps

to acknowledge the differences between

the two of you as a strength,

not a weakness. Perhaps you are

more focused on every little bit of

COVID-19 news or every twitch of

the stock market, while your partner

remains blissfully unaware. Embrace

the difference. Everyday coping,

in this case, involves sharing

goals and emotions. Listen enthusiastically

to your partner’s worries

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and be supportive, both physically

and verbally. (Even if just one partner

takes these actions, it will benefit

both parties.) If your arguments

only escalate, consider getting professional

counseling. Many mental

health professionals are seeing people

virtually during this crisis.

If you are a caregiver for

someone who has been separated

from you or if you have a loved one

in a facility that you can no longer

visit because of social distancing

measures, it is normal to have

conflicting — and confusing —

feelings. “On one side, you know

what’s best to protect them, but not

having access to someone to ensure

they’re OK can leave you feeling

fearful, frustrated and guilty.”

First, do not underestimate

the power of a simple phone call.

It will not take the place of being

physically present, but the sound of

your voice may provide your loved

one great comfort. Some facilities

will arrange for residents to talk

to you on the phone while they are

standing near a window where they

can see you outside. May sound a

bit hokey, but you can stay close

and still be physically distanced.

Also, federal privacy laws have

been eased, allowing facilities to

take photos of Mom or Dad and

send them to you electronically.

Small things like that can help you

see that they are OK.

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Owner

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door. Build up area for extra storage.

$250,000

Remodeled two bedroom house close to

town. Single story on a fairly level lot.

You will love these custom upgrades.

White oak floors, rustic alder door trim,

antique barnwood front door, butcher

block walnut counter tops, high end

Sub Zero and Bertazzoni appliances,

and custom built entertainment center.

Bathrooms have also been refurbished

with new vanities, sinks, and shower tile.

Interior and exterior have been recently

painted. Back yard is fenced with storage

shed and outdoor laundry.

Check Online For Current Facebook or Online

Services during this pandemic time!

Green Valley Lake Church

(A Calvary Chapel Fellowship)

“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

31575 Hilltop Bl.

(Hwy 18),

Running Springs, CA

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

$334,000

This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home features

easy driveway access with extra parking

and large carport. Permitted 400 sq.

ft. ground level guest room with heat,

refrigerator and microwave. Small storage

room/workshop. Large living room

with vaulted ceilings and rock fireplace.

Updated dining area, breakfast nook

and large pantry. Large deck, main level

includes a laundry area, full bathroom

and bedroom. Upstairs is viewing nook,

2 bedroom with large closets and bath.

$344,000

4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home with

separate 2 bedroom 3/4 bathroom

apartment! 3 separate entries, storage

and mud room, spacious kitchen and

cozy dining room. Main level features

2 living rooms with a gas start

fireplace, large entertainers deck, 1

bed and 1 full bath. Master bedroom

upstairs and a full master bathroom.

Full apartment downstairs/mother in

law quarters with separate entrance, 2

bedrooms, 3/4 bath., full kitchen and

Living room with wood stove insert

fireplace! Large garage, RV parking.

$379,999

Privacy with this 26,415 sq ft double

lot with views from all directions. Single

level has a master bedroom & bath,

2 additional bedrooms and full bath.

Living room w/ fireplace, family room

w/ wood burning stove, office area,

and bonus room. Remodeled kitchen

with quartz counter tops, stainless

steel stove, dishwasher, laundry and

dine in dining area. Stairs leading

down to side yard. Storage workshop

under back deck. Tons of parking!

$375,000

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.

Service Times:

Sunday 9:00 and 11:00 am

Wednesday evening 7:00 pm

Service Times:

Sunday

9:15-Adult Sunday School

10:30 AM-Church Service

1410 Calgary Drive

Lake Arrowhead, CA

(909)337-5483

www.churchofthewoods.org

Church Office:

909-867-2907

Sunday Service

Times:

9 & 11 a.m.

Wed. Night

Free Dinner &

-Activities for All Ages-

5:30-8:00 p.m.

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

St. Anne’s in the Mountains

Catholic Church

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

$259,000

PRICE REDUCED !!! Great exposure

and easy access directly

across from 330 off ramp. Lots

of possibilities. Buyer advised

to independently verify square

footage of building and lot.

$379,999

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.

$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.

Notice to all Agents/Buyers

For the duration of the Stay at

Home order: All access is by appointment

only. Email the listing

agent your signed PEAD for all

parties along with proof of funds

or loan pre-approval, and date

and time requested. Access will

not be granted without it. By accessing

the home, showing agent

acknowledges responsibility to

provide masks, gloves, booties,

disinfectant to all parties entering

the premises and further accepts

responsibility to wipe down all

surfaces touched including doors,

countertops, keys and lockbox

before leaving.

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

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


31927 Hilltop Blvd, Running Springs

(909) 867-9772

DRE# 01292179

Local Lender

Jay Houck

909-213-6168 direct

DRE# 01292179

31984 Hilltop Blvd,

Running Springs



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