June2020-Mountain Lifestyle-Running Springs edition

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.
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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
Osorio, Soto Gustavo
Osterhold, Piper
Paternostro, Scarlett
Perez, Severiano
Post, Ethan
Reed, Stella
Reyes, Madison
Ritchie, Killian
Ritz, Lucas
Rivera, Calib
Rivera, Makayla
Robinson, Smith Zacary
Rodarte, Cynthia
Rodriguez, Alex
Roman , Gisselle
Ruiz, Hernandez Dylan
Sarmiento, Sofia
Schaublin, Travis
Sharpe , Michael
Speck, Isabella
Thompson, Phoenix
Trenchard, Melody
Vais, Milla
Walker, Raleigh
Wheat, Kadyn
Yoder, Jeffery
Yothers, Alana
Yothers, Genevie
Zaldivar, Moreno Manuel
LAKE ARROWHEAD
ELEMENTARY
Ms. Cloutier, Ms. Endeman, Mrs.
Moore, Mrs. Morris, Mrs. Wilson,
Mrs. McGilvery
Caden Alaniz
Camila Alaniz Salas
Harlow Ambrozic
Layla Andrew
Angelina Ascencio
Victor Bahena
Jacob Banks
Nico Bauwens
Matheson Bear
Majai Bear
Tyler Bennett
Kadillac Bonrud
Landon Brown Earls
Rose Burrows
Leah Calkins
Sadie Calkins
Katelyn Cap
Madison Castro
Sadie Castro
Marely Castro Rios
Fernando Chaidez
Candita Chavez
Pricila Chavez
Armando Chavez Helguera
Aiden Christmas
Journie Darby
Connor Darnell
Mika DeArmond
Karis Dolman
Ava Dykstra
Aiden Elder
Jeremy Evans
Luke Farr
Ashlynne Fernandez
Gael Figueroa
Rhyder Foster
Emily Galbreath
Patricio Garcia Gomez
Ricardo Garcia Perez
London Garza
Peytin Gaugler
Dane Geer
Morgan Godfrey
Kylee Gomez
Ryder Granger
Rollon Gray
Mickenzy Hall
Macy Hammer
James Hardyman
Saul Helguera
Alize Holbrook
Darren Janikas
Caiden Johnson
David Johnson
Olivia Jurado
Levi Lamperts
Luis Fernando Leyva
Damien Llacuna
Joanna Lopez
Asher Lowery
Keagen Martin
Harley Mayfield
Tanner McClellan
Libby Mellinger
Rebekah Moreno
Marley Noriega
Kaleb Norlander
Kyler Norlander
Jayden Nucci
Lyla Nucci
Aiden Nunez
Brandon Orecchio
Valerie Orona
Angely Ortiz Garcia
Michael Pasquarella
Jolie Pizana
Kristina Queen
Victoria Ramirez
Madyson Redman
Lillie Reid
Paul Rios
Alejandro Rodarte Chavez
Priscilla Rodarte Hernandez
Layla Rodrigues
Elena Russi
Star Samm
Katelyn Scogin
Louis Sevilla
Michal Shea
Anthony Sotelo
Hailey Torres Guzman
Ivan Varela Chavez
CHARLES HOFFMAN ELE-
MENTARY
Ms. Miller, Mrs. Alfaro,
Ms. Whitney, Ms. Swedo, and
Mrs. Humphries
Aberg, Lilyana
Aceto, Luke
Alamo, Brooklyn
Aguilar, Cailin
Brandon, Carver
Clementson, Samantha
Dennis, Layila
Espino, Joseph
Friley, Timothy
Garibay, Heidi
Glancy, Ashley
Hardison, Matilda
Harrell, Jonathan
Hernandez, Natalie
Herrmann, Kalena
Houck, Patricia
Issa, Kaven
Jackson, Carley
Juarez, Evangeline
Littauer, Tanner
Lozada, Darlene
Marshall, Elijah
Martinez, Raina
Nelson, Tod
Nichols, Charley
Nicholas, Rylee
Ontiveros, Oscar
Ortolano, Gianni
Patton, Jaylah
Peknicova, Rebecca
Perez, Isabella
Roberts, Audrey
Roll, Ashley
Saavedra Montenegro, Paula
Safonov, Angela
Sims, Evan
Stebbing, Scirus
Stiansen, Eli
Strebel, Cooper
Thomas, Jalen
Villa, Landon
Willemse, Thomas
Wood, Emily
Woodruff, Caenan
Woolley, Brooke
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