July2021-Mountain Lifestyle-Running Springs edition

Summer Heat 

in the Garden! 

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July 

2021 

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

Vol. 7 issue 2 

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The 12th Annual Mountain Arts Festival is back. Artisans from throughout 

our mountain communities and the immediate valley area below are here to 

show their creations and craftwork. Expect a larger than usual turnout due 

to the absense of activities during the pandemic. Photo by S. Peter 

The Mountain Arts Festival is Back 

after a Pandemic Hiatus 

by Steven Peter 

Mountain Lifestyle 

P.O. Box 2725 

Running Springs, CA 92382 

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The 12th Annual Running 

Springs Mountain Arts Festival is 

sponsored by Rustic Arts Cabin Outfitters. 

This family-friendly event 

brings together local artists to showcase 

their talents. Rustic Arts and 

Cabin Outfitters will be carrying on 

the tradition started by Rustique Furniture 

and will be hosting the event 

on July 3rd and 4th. The event always 

has a crowd that spills onto the surrounding 

area due to the due to the 

highly visible location on Highway 

18 in Running Springs. It is expected 

to be even larger this year due to the 

pent-up demand of getting out into the 

fresh mountain air after the waning 

of the pandemic. Whether you come 

from the Lake Arrowhead area east, 

or Big Bear west, or coming directly 

up Hwy. 330 from the San Bernardino 

Valley area below you can’t miss it. 

Plans are for over 25 artist and artisan 

booths arranged around the property 

of Rustic Arts, including the back 

yards and driveways of the establishment. 

The Festival starts at 10AM 

and runs until 5PM on Saturday and 

Sunday. Many of the artists will be 

on hand to explain their creative process 

to all those interested and describe 

some of the natural materials 

they use. The establishment is known 

throughout the mountain area for their 

carving and woodworking projects, 

so expect to find a predominance of 

chainsaw and wood carved products. 

Rustic Arts carries a large 

collection of wood, glass, and ceramic 

products as well as souvenir items. 

The store is laid out with themes 

throughout and very artistically decorated. 

The festival originated to 

show some of the local citizens artistic 

sides to the community and 

beyond. The festival will have woodworking 

to leathery, stained glass to 

handmade jewelry, vinyl to fabrics, 

metal, fine arts, student art, and more! 

Bring everyone to browse shop and 

listen to live, local musicians. Also 

on tap is gourmet food vendors, snow 

ones, and sweets! 

Entertainment on Saturday 

July 3rd will feature local favorite 

Jimmy Reid to sing the blues. He will 

perform from 12:00 noon - 3:00 pm. 

The Sunday artist is not known as of 

press time. All booths will adhere to 

all CDC and County best practices in 

public safety on the dates of the event. 

For more info email RusticMountain- 

Arts@gmail.com or call 909-324- 

1359. 

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The 4th of July parade in Green Valley Lake is very popular with locals as well as 

visitors who come up to see the “World’s Shortest Parade.” The turnout for the 

shortened parade easily triples the official amount of full time residents in town. 

Photo by Mike Lee/Starlight Photography 

“World’s Shortest Parade” Steps Off 

in Green Valley Lake 

by Sandi Huckaby 

By far the most popular and 

beloved tradition here in Green Valley 

Lake during the summer is our Fourth 

of July Parade down the main drag 

in town. The crowd cheers enthusiastically, 

the patriotic music blares 

“You’re a Grand Old Flag,” and once 

the parade reaches the “end”, they turn 

around and march back again just for 

good measure. If you’ve ever been to 

Green Valley Lake, you’ll understand 

why they do this---our town is so tiny, 

we have to maximize the length of the 

parade any way we can. Most residents 

and visitors would rather be in 

the parade than on the sidelines, which 

is a good thing because otherwise it 

would be over in a nanosecond. 

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: 

Pg. 2-Newsbriefs & Updates 

Pg. 3-Insurance Deductables 

Pg. 5-Fire Season Starting Early 

Pg. 7-Coffee with a Cop 

Pg. 8-Caol Kennedy 

Pg. 11-Hiking GVL Trails 

Pg. 13-RS Chamber 

Pg. 14-Lake Arrowhead 4th 

Pg. 15-Dining Guide 

Pg. 16-Clearing the Air 

Pg. 18-Water Worlds 

Pg. 21-Body Sounds 

But despite its brevity, we 

certainly make up for it in spirit--- 

the fire trucks blare their horns, the 

crowd cheers extra loud, the children 

wave flags with great enthusiasm, the 

decorated golf carts and wagons are 

splendid, the classic cars gleam extra 

bright, the pets strut their ribbons and 

bows, and a very good time is had by 

all. Sometimes we even have a visiting 

bald eagle we call Eddie who will 

grace us with his presence on this patriotic 

holiday. What a sight when he 

swoops down to grab a fish from the 

lake! 

But the parade is just the beginning 

of the festivities---there will 

also be a Cake Walk with lots of homemade 

pies and cakes just like grandma 

used to make. Strawberry 

rhubarb from the garden, 

apple blueberry, rich chocolate, 

and so much more! At 

the Black Dog Shoppe there 

will be a food vendor and 

live music performed by 

Neil Bradley and the Black 

Shortest Parade: 

cont. on pg. 3 

DOWNTOWN 

RUNNING SPRINGS 

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Pg. 22-Church Services 

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Ritzt, Glitzy, & Glam 

The Arrowhead Arts Association is 

having an auction and luncheon at the 

Lake Arrowhead Country Club. The 

event will be on August 18th, 2021 

from 11:00 a.m. -2:30 p.m. 

The event promises to have “purses, 

hats, and accessories that pop.” The 

menu will feature Caesar Salad, Pasta 

Primavera with Alfredo Sauce, rolls, 

and butter, and Strawberry Shortcake. 

The cost is $45, and there is a no host 

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July 2021 issue 

News Briefs 

The 9th Annual Lake Arrowhead 

Car & Motorcycle Show 

The Rotary Club of Lake Arrowhead 

is again having its Car and Motorcycle 

Show. This is the 9th Annual 

show and will be held on July 31st this 

year after it was canceled last year due 

to the pandemic. The event is open to 

all classics, rods, customs, Corvettes, 

trucks, specialty vehicles, and motorcycles, 

however the event is limited to 

90 entries. 

Gates will be open at 8:30 AM and 

the event goes on from 10:00 AM until 

3:00 PM. The show will have raffle 

prizes, drawings, vendor booths, and 

live music. Trophies will be presented 

to each of the winners in their individual 

classes of cars or motorcycles. Also, 

the event is presented and in Benefit of 

Gavin R. Stevens Foundation and in 

memory of Scott Hughes. 

All proceeds benefit the Gavin 

R Stevens Foundation. For more information, 

you may contact Vickie 

Goodglick at (909)337-2533 or Richard 

Lavin at (909)744-8782. For the 

website and application www.LakeArrowheadRotary.com. 

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Busy 4th of July at Black 

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Friday: July 2nd 

5:30-8pm Live Music w/ “Green 

Label Orchestra” 

Food: Pizza Night! 

Gluten free and vegan options 

Saturday: Black Dog Shoppe 1st 

Anniversary Party!!! 

11:30-5 live Music with Craig Frappiea 

And second band “ClearShot” 

Food: 

Dean’s 4 Dogs Grillin’ 11-5 

All donation profi ts go to various 

animal charities 

Free Outdoor Movie at dusk 

“Cruella” 

Sunday: 

GVL parade at 11:30 hosted by MCA 

Live music: 

12-5pm “Neil Bradley” And second 

band is Tim Hatch 

Independence Day Cruise at 1:30pm 

Food: 

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Monday: 

Live Music: Deep Creek 

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Saturday, July 3 and Sunday, July 4 

Mountain Arts Festival 

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Saturday July 10th 

FREE movie - Spirited Away 

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Japanese candy & snacks available 

Cosplay welcome! 

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Free Candy Class for Kids 

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Two young ladies representing Green Valley Lake in their annual parade. The 

photo is from 2014, so they have grown up to be proud citizens of the USA. Photo 

by Mike Lee 

Shortest Parade: from front pg. 

Doggs. 

So, come on over to our tiny 

town Sunday, July 4, at 11:30am and 

enjoy the parade, the Cake Walk, and 

the band. You’ll feel like you’ve gone 

Now on Facebook: 

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text or in their ad. This is for further information 

if needed 

back in time before there were cell 

phones and video games, a time when 

communities got together to share a 

common purpose and to celebrate our 

American heritage in a way that is reminiscent 

of days so long ago. 

GREEN VALLEY LAKE ANNUAL 

FOURTH OF JULY PARADE 

The Shortest Parade in the USA ! 

SUNDAY, JULY 4TH, 11:30 AM. 

Parade goes from Lakeside to Angeles Dr. along GVL Rd. then returns 

at 11:00am. Application Form can be filled out there or in advance. 

Forms available at the GVL Market, the Post Office, or online at www. 

mountaincommunityalliance.org. 

Staging area is the corner of GVL Rd. and Lakeside Dr. 

at 11:00am. Application Form can be filled out there or in advance. Forms available 

at the GVL Market, the Post Office, or online at www.mountaincommunityalliance.org. 

THOSE UNVACCINATED FOR COVID 19 ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR A MASK 

IN CROWDS. MASK RECOMMENDED IN CROWDS FOR EVERYONE. 

A “Cake-Walk” will be held at GVL Real Estate after the parade 

Sponsored by the Mountain Community Alliance 

and the Running Springs Area Chamber of Commerce 

The Arrowbear Lake Fire Department had a retirement party for one of their 

own, Brandon Hannay (center). From left to right, Battalion Chief Paul Lindley, 

Firefighter Yi Pu,Firefighter Eric Crider, Firefighter Josue Macuil, Captain 

Nich Novelich, Engineer Brandon Hannay, Firefighter Rick Mesa, Firefighter 

Jacob Sanchez, Fire Chief Jim Osias, and Engineer Keith Ortiz. 

Brandon Hanney served Arrowbear 

Lake Fire Department from April 22, 

2012 until April 1, 2021. Brandon will be 

in the next town over serving now with 

the Running Springs Water Department. 

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there when they are needed. 

Throughout the year they participate 

in community activities, delivering 

holiday meals for needy 

families, parades, and other various 

events. Two community favorites 

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Tucker Field / Arrowbear Lake and 

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Insurance Deductibles- Things to 

Consider 

As a homeowner it is important 

to consider “how much risk” you 

are willing to retain in the event of a 

loss. A homeowner’s insurance deductible 

is the amount of money a homeowner 

must pay first before home insurance 

coverage kicks in. 

When the insurance company 

pays the claim, it will be for the total 

amount of the “covered loss” minus the 

amount of the deductible. 

For example: Your home is 

burglarized, and a $1,500 television 

was taken. You have a $500 deductible. 

You will be responsible for the 

$500 deductible, and your insurer will 

pay the remaining $1000. 

The deductible amount should 

be something you can cover in the 

event of a loss. If you don’t have 

enough to cover, you may be better off 

with a lower deductible. Depending on 

deductible you choose, this will affect 

your annual premium. There are sev- 

eral deductible options available, it is 

best to contact your carrier to see what 

meets your budget. 

Best practice tip for homeowners 

it is important to document your 

personal belongings with photos, video, 

and/or receipts and have available 

for your insurance company should 

you need to file a claim. 

Here at Bunyapanasarn Insurance 

Agency – Farmers Insurance, we 

are available to help assist you in finding 

the appropriate coverage at affordable 

rates, free insurance review and 

proposal. Call/Text Paulette/Jennifer 

at 909-983-0713. 

This is an average Emergency Supply Kit as they can range from $35 to approximately 

$200 for a large assembly of items. 

Assemble An Emergency Supply Kit 

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The recent heat spells has 

brought most full-timers in the mountains 

a reality check as the tinder dry 

fuels in the San Bernardino Mountains. 

Summer seemed to get an early 

start this year, so based on that, it may 

be better to be safe, than sorry. 

Put together your emergency 

supply kit long before a wildfire or 

other disaster occurs and keep it easily 

accessible so you can take it with you 

when you have to evacuate. Plan to be 

away from your home for an extended 

period of time. Each person should 

have a readily accessible emergency 

supply kit. Backpacks work great for 

storing these items (except food and 

water) and are quick to grab. Storing 

food and water in a tub or chest on 

wheels will make it easier to transport. 

Keep it light enough to be able 

to lift it into your car. 

Emergency Supply Kit Checklist 

• Face masks or coverings 

• Three-day supply of non-perishable 

food and three gallons of 

water per person 

• Map marked with at least two 

evacuation routes, including different 

ways out of your neighborhood 

• Prescriptions or special medications 

• Change of clothing 

• Extra eyeglasses or contact 

lenses 

• An extra set of car keys, 

credit cards, cash or traveler’s checks 

• First aid kit 

• Flashlight 

• Battery-powered radio and 

extra batteries 

• Sanitation supplies 

• Copies of important documents 

(birth certificates, passports, 

etc.) 

• Don’t forget pet food and 

water! 

• Items to take if time allows: 

o Easily carried valuables 

o Family photos and other irreplaceable 

items 

o Personal computer information 

on hard drives and disks 

o Chargers for cell phones, 

laptops, etc. 

• Always keep a sturdy pair of 

shoes and a flashlight near your bed 

and handy in case of a sudden evacuation 

at night. 

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Summer Readiness Is 

Key For Safe Trips 

The call of the open road may 

be one of summer’s great attractions. 

Before drivers head off on a road trip, 

however, the California Highway Patrol 

(CHP) would like everyone to remember 

some crucial advice for a safe 

trip. 

“Prevention and planning 

may take a little time up front, but can 

spare you from the consequences of a 

breakdown later,” CHP Commissioner 

Joe Farrow said. “Getting to your 

destination and back safely is priority 

number one.” 

• Plan your trip. Know where you are 

going and where you will stop. Before 

you leave, research road conditions 

and construction to anticipate delays. 

The California Department of Transportation 

has a mobile app for traffic 

information, or visit http://quickmap. 

dot.ca.gov/ for highway conditions. 

• Check your vehicle. Regular maintenance 

will help keep it road-ready. 

Tires, belts, hoses, wiper blades, the 

cooling system, fluid levels, lights, 

and air conditioning should be in 

good condition. After California’s unusually 

wet winter, windshield wipers 

have seen a lot of wear and tear and 

may need to be replaced. 

• Be sure everyone in your vehicle 

is using their seat belt. Double-check 

that young passengers are using the 

correct child safety seat for their 

height and weight. 

• Use your cell phone only if it is 

properly mounted and in hands-free 

mode while driving. A new California 

law prohibits drivers from holding a 

cell phone while driving. Program any 

Global Positioning System devices 

before you start your trip. 

• If you have a vehicle issue, such as 

a flat tire, drive off of the highway if 

at all possible. The shoulder of a freeway, 

no matter how wide, is not a safe 

place for repair work. 

• Never leave a child or pet alone in 

a car, not even for a minute. California 

laws address situations in which 

children or pets are left in heated cars. 

However, the best approach if you see 

an unattended child or pet is to call 

9-1-1. 

Summer driving can be more 

dangerous than winter for several reasons. 

More teenagers, who are inexperienced 

drivers, are more likely to be 

on the road. Vacationing drivers, unfamiliar 

with an area, may also drive 

erratically or unpredictably, either 

admiring the scenery or trying to find 

their way. Road construction requires 

extra caution and may create delays. 

The Fire Season Is Starting a Little Early This Year 

From the U.S. Forestry, San Bernardino 

National Forest 

It’s happening a little earlier 

than usual, but we have arrived at the 

point where it is necessary to increase 

fire restrictions due to a variety of factors, 

including very dry vegetation, 

hotter temperatures and lots of fire activity 

across the nation. 

Starting on Wednesday, June 

23, the following will be prohibited 

(with some exemptions): 

• Campfires and wood or charcoal barbeques 

at unhosted campgrounds and 

picnic areas 

• Discharging of a firearm 

• Smoking 

• Operating an internal combustion engine 

off paved, gravel or dirt National 

Forest System roads and trails 

• Welding, or operating acetylene or 

other torch with open flame 

There are some exemptions, however. 

For example, several campgrounds and 

picnic areas with full-time hosts will 

allow campfires, barbeques and smok- 

ing. Gas-powered stoves and fire rings 

with a fuel shutoff will be also allowed, 

including when dispersed camping, if 

used with a free California Campfire 

Permit, which can be obtained online. 

It is important for permit holders to 

carefully read and follow the terms of 

the permit. 

Another exemption addresses 

discharging a firearm. While target 

shooting at recreational sites like Forest 

Road 1N09 will be prohibited, it 

will continue to be allowed at shooting 

ranges under a special use permit. 

Additionally, visitors with a hunting 

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game bird or mammal. 

As fire restrictions may increase 

again later this year, Forest 

visitors are highly encouraged 

to always “know before you go” 

prior to each visit by checking 

current fire restrictions online or 

calling a ranger station. 

Here’s a link to the full restrictions: 

https://www.fs.usda.gov/ 

detail/sbnf/home/?cid=fseprd925009. 

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MOUNTAIN GARDENING 

by Michele martinez 

Summer Heat S.O.S. for the Garden 

Summers are definitely 

getting hotter in the mountains. 

As heat waves make their way 

across the western United States, 

you may find yourself recalling 

summers with 80+ temperatures 

as “the good old days.” While 

it’s difficult to plan for extreme 

weather events, it seems like hotter 

summers are here to stay. For 

those who worry about keeping 

a garden in these times, University 

of California Agriculture and 

Natural Resources (UCANR) 

and statewide Master Gardeners 

programs offer tips on managing 

gardens in times of drought. The 

following is a collection of suggestions 

for helping your garden 

beat the heat. 

The signs of heat stress 

show up in different ways in a 

garden. You may have noticed 

the evidence around you. Leaves 

may wilt and show no improvement 

with watering. Foliage may turn yellow, 

as if bleached by the sun. Fruit 

and vegetable blossoms may wither 

and fall from the plant. Evergreens 

may drop excessive needles or begin to 

brown. On deciduous trees, both leaves 

and new shoots may grow in withered, 

while flowers fall away, producing no 

fruit. 

Beyond the more obvious effects 

of drought, secondary symptoms 

can be seen in garden wildlife. Insects, 

ranging from spider mites to California 

oak worms may show up in increased 

numbers. High heat taxes plants’ natural 

defenses and they become more 

susceptible to blight of all kinds. In 

addition to increased bug activity, you 

may notice unusual behaviors in the 

animals that reside around the yard. 

Thirsty creatures, from chipmunks 

to skunks will appear more frequently. 

Their feasting on plants to extract 

water can devastate both ornamental 

and vegetable garden plots. High heat 

and lack of water affect the entire food 

chain, from small omnivores to tiny insects. 

Garden allies, including lizards, 

lacewings, ladybugs and spiders will 

have trouble doing their helpful work 

amid a drought. 

Sun-bleached leaves on Red Western Columbine. 

In times of high heat, sunburn 

is a risk for leafy plants and trees. To 

prevent sun damage, many gardeners 

create shading in the form of screens 

and other sun barriers. Whitewashing 

trees is another protective measure. A 

coat of interior (non-oil based) latex 

paint can be applied to the lower portion 

of the trunk to reflect strong sunlight. 

Whitewashing can help reduce a 

tree’s susceptibility, especially to boring 

insects that attack trees with weakened 

bark. 

The long-term effects of 

drought on both trees and plants mean 

shortened lifespans, reduced fruit production, 

poor crop yields, and susceptibility 

to disease. We can help our gardens 

by employing strategies for water 

retention and integrated pest management. 

The main strategies include 

transitioning to drought-tolerant plant 

selections; taking measures to shield 

plants from the elements; deep, welltimed 

watering, and other measures. 

The following is a “Drought S.O.S.” 

list from UCANR and statewide Master 

Gardener programs. 

• Water your garden in the early 

morning to minimize fungal diseases 

and water loss to evaporation. Water 

plants slowly and deeply. Apply water 

Four Seasons Garden Center 

around the base of herbaceous plants 

(vegetables, flowers, and herbs). Keep 

the water stream going until it percolates 

down through the soil to the root 

zone. 

• Deep water large trees at least 

once in a season (early summer/early 

fall) with a slow, steady drip beneath 

the canopy and above the roots system 

for two-to-four hours. 

• Mulch around plants to control 

weeds, conserve soil moisture, 

and moderate soil temperatures. Organic 

mulches, such as bark, shredded 

leaves, grass clippings, and straw are 

preferred because they improve soil 

structure and return nutrients to the soil 

upon decomposition. Apply mulches 

from 2 to 4 inches deep. 

• When possible, incorporate 

organic matter into soil since this improves 

the soil’s water-holding capacity 

and promotes good drainage during 

wet weather. 

• Resist the temptation to prune 

woody ornamentals, and fruit and nut 

trees. Some drought-stressed plants 

may go dormant and appear dead. 

Dead wood is brittle and brown under 

the bark and dormant wood is white or 

green under the bark. Wood that is obviously 

dead may be removed at any 

time. 

• When dusty, spray plant foliage 

with water to wash off and reduce 

spider mite populations. Don’t spray 

water on plants in the direct hot sunlight. 

• Avoid using fertilizers or pesticides. 

Fertilizers can damage root 

systems under drought conditions and 

pesticides may burn plant foliage. 

• After the high heat passes, 

replace declining or dead plants with 

others that are hardier and drought tolerant. 

Remember that new plantings 

require regular watering. 

• Install “manufactured shade” 

(floating row covers, latticed pergolas, 

canopies, etc.) in your yard to reduce 

evaporation and transpiration from 

stressed plants. 

• Replace your drought-damaged 

plants with native and drought-resistant 

plants. 

• Leave shallow pans of fresh 

water out for wildlife and beneficial insects. 

Keep birdbaths filled with fresh, 

clean water. 

July Garden To-Dos 

• Watering and integrated pest 

management* are top of the “To Do” 

list 

• Remove spent flowers of daylilies, 

roses, and other bloomers as they 

finish flowering. 

• Cut back lavender after flowering 

to promote a second bloom. 

• Direct seed annuals, such as 

alyssum, celosia, sunflower, zinnias, 

and marigolds. 

• To prevent the spread of brown 

rot, clean up debris around fruit trees 

and pick up dropped fruit. 

• Direct seed summer squash, 

bush beans, summer savory, and kohlrabi. 

* Please remember that any poisons 

used to kill creatures in the garden will 

work their way up the food chain, causing 

harm to birds, larger mammals 

and even family pets. Please practice 

non-chemical pest control in our beautiful 

woods! 

• Wide Assortment of Bedding Plants 

• Houseplants and Succulents 

• Outdoor Metal Patio Furniture 

• Specialized Plants Hardy to 

Local Mountain/Garden Decor 

• Lots of Unique Gifts 

303 N. Hwy. 173, Lake Arrowhead • 909-337-7328 

(next to Jensen’s Mini Market) License #800890 


Mountain Top Days 

History 

A little information on the MTD 

Parade history, so here are a few highlights 

as I can recall: Local parades have 

come and gone for many years in Running 

Springs, starting in fairly recent 

history in 1980 with what was called the 

Annual Winterfest Parade. This parade 

was held in February for about four to 

six years to highlight the poplar “Winterfest 

4 Wheel Drive Races” where local 

drivers and others would drive a circular 

course to: 1) first see if they could 

even complete the mud/ snow filled terrain 

with ups and downs, and 2) record 

the fastest time to complete the course 

ahead of other competitors. The location 

was at a large open space where the 

town playground/ library now exists. A 

parade would precede the races where 

just anybody could enter and drive or 

walk along the county road on two sides 

of the property, namely Hunsaker Drive 

and Whispering Pines Drive. This annual 

event finally died off when the area 

entered several dry winters in the mid 

1980’s. The Chamber of Commerce 

then hosted “Annual Picnics” for several 

years, held at places like Arrowbear 

Park, the Hoffman Elementary School 

grounds, and the Hootman Center Field 

without parades since these events were 

away from the center of town. 

The current Mountain Top Parade 

on Fridays started up in 2001 when 

the Chamber of Commerce received 

approval to host local carnivals on the 

property where the Winterfest 4 Wheel 

Races had been held, back in town. The 

new event was called Mountain Top 

Days; to be held annually on the first 

weekend of August. Since streets were 

again available at the venue, the Chamber 

re-introduced a Friday night parade 

to highlight the carnival and create interest 

for visitors to attend. In 2003, the 

Chamber dedicated the annual MTD 

Events to be a “Family non-alcohol 

Event” and received a County Resolution 

of Commendation for this activity. 

After three years of holding 

the carnival, insurance costs to host the 

carnival became excessive so a community 

faire theme was introduced to 

replace the carnival to now host local 

vendors and non-profit organizations 

with booths; music, children’s games, 

chili cook-off, and other public service/ 

safety/law enforcement agencies were 

invited to participate. 

The Parade has been held annually 

since 2001 and has grown larger 

and more popular with each year. 

Originally the parade started on the east 

side of town and proceeded from east to 

west on Highway 18 through town, then 

turning right on Palo Alto Drive and terminating 

at the fairgrounds next to the 

playground. Now with the parade being 

larger, the parade lines up on Old City 

Creek Road on the west side of town 

and proceeds down the bridge easterly 

along Highway 1 8 and terminates on 

the east end of town. A Grand Marshall, 

nominated by the Chamber, has always 

been selected to ride in the parade along 

with many types of floats, bands, organizations, 

scouts, and others. A Street 

Dance is also a part of the Friday night 

activities. 

Courtesy of Mike Scullin. 

Coffee With a Cop at Skypark 

SkyPark at Santa’s Village 

hosted “Coffee with a Cop” on the 

morning of June 16th. You had to get 

up early to visit with our local first responders 

at SkyPark. The event gave 

citizens the opportunity to ask questions 

about what they may wish to 

know about what is going on locally 

and about what they see crime wise in 

our local community. 

The opportunity to speak directly 

with the local San Bernardino 

Sheriff’s Department personnel out of 

Twin Peaks and officers from the local 

California Highway Patrol station in 

Running Springs and be able to ask any 

question that you were curious about 

speaks to the support of the mountain 

community by these agencies. They 

were open to any and all subjects and 

would help anyone find out how to 

become a deputy if you were curious 

about that as well. 

Also, Citizen’s on Patrol officers 

were also on hand in case you 

were interested in joining their volun- 

Coffee With A Cop. From the left, Steve Peter-citizen, Ron Lucchesi-C.O.P. Supervisor, 

Sergeant Barajas (CHP), Detective Shelton, Detective Domon and 

Specialist Solomon. 

teer organization or wanted to know 

what they did to help the public in our 

local communities. 

There were pamphlets on a 

table with more relevant information 

available to the public. It was also nice 

to just see part of SkyPark’s beautiful 

landscaping in and around the buildings. 

Fri. & Sat. August 6th & 7th, 2021 

Aug. 6 

Parade starts at 6:00 PM 

(line up on City Creek on west corner of Hwy. 18 at 5:30pm) 

DOWNTOWN 

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE! 

• Dancing • Food Truck • 

All Day 

Mountain 

Top Days 

(behind The Cut Above) 

(in lot next to First Mountain Bank) 

(event schedule) 

Water Balloon toss 11:30 

Raw Egg toss 12:30 

Firefighters Bucket Brigade 1:00 

Watermelon Eating Contest 2:00 

Chili Cook Off winners 3:00 

Aug. 7 

Live Music-Starring 

“The Dudes!” 

All the fun starts at 9:00AM 

Interactive Carnival Games 

“For All Ages” 

Chili Cookoff 

FOOD VENDORS 

Farmers Market 

music by Highland Pickers 

for more info call: (909) 867-2411 

The Running Springs Chamber of Commerce or www.runningspringschamber.com 


MCH Receives $86,700 Gift from 

the Estate of Karen Lee Ann Tiffin! 

Gift of real estate results in huge donation to the hospital. 

Mountains Community 

Hospital is excited to announce 

that it has received an incredible 

gift of $86,700 from the estate 

of Karen Lee Ann Tiffin. Karen 

passed away on November 13, 

2020. She named MCH as the remainder 

beneficiary of her home 

on Burnt Mill Road in Lake Arrowhead. 

Karen’s close friend, 

trustee, and primary beneficiary 

of the home, Virginia Jordan, 

reached out to MCH to sell the 

property and split the proceeds. 

Michelle Calkins of Coldwell 

Banker Sky Ridge Realty was 

the selling agent, and she closed 

the sale of the home in less than 

a month! 

Every year, improvements and 

new equipment purchases cost the hospital 

over $1,000,000. “This donation 

will go a long way towards helping the 

hospital keep pace with changing technology. 

We feel honored to be named in 

Karen’s trust and are so grateful for her 

generosity,” said Kim McGuire, Director 

of Community Development. 

Karen, a philanthropist, giving 

to charities like TCC Family Health 

Children’s Center in Long Beach, was 

a part-time resident of Lake Arrowhead, 

where she would bring her dogs on various 

trips to get away from city life. As 

a customs broker in Long Beach, Karen 

was loved by her neighbors, friends, and 

of course, her pets. Later in her life, she 

Karen Lee Ann Tiffin 

became disabled, but she always kept 

alive her love for fine arts, humanities, 

and Lake Arrowhead. 

This wonderful gift is a true example 

of how you too can create a lasting 

legacy for future generations by donating 

to the MCH Foundation through 

the creation of a bequest in your will 

or trust. This very simple instrument 

would save you a considerable tax expense 

during your lifetime and potentially 

relieve your family of a future tax 

burden. If you would like to explore this 

opportunity or have questions about 

leaving a planned gift, please contact 

Kim McGuire, Director of Community 

Development, at (909) 436-3263. 

Carol Kennedy - Bringing the Victorian 

Age to Life 

Delve into fascinating 

Victorian lives 

with author-artist Carol 

Kennedy. She left a 

career in the corporate 

world to write about life 

in the Victorian world, 

and it continues to be an 

exciting journey for her 

and her readers. 

Carol, a 27-year 

resident of Lake Arrowhead, 

was inspired by 

the melody of “Algonquin 

Trails” by Hennie 

Bekker, a Canadian 

composer. It inspired 

her to write about a Victorian 

woman she envisioned 

through the song 

and became the heroine 

of her first novel, 

“Winthrope.” What followed 

were six more tales 

of Victorian women and what made 

Victorian novelist Carol Kennedy 

Handpaited slipcase for Carol Kennedy’s 7seven 

novels. 

their lives full of love, mystery and 

often adventure. She’s even penned 

a Victorian cookbook written 

with narrative and dialogue. 

“This cookbook 

grew out of research for my 

seven historical novels,” 

she explained. 

Ms. Kennedy’s creative 

talents include her 

magnificent, Impressionistic-style 

paintings. They 

come framed or unframed, 

each with a certificate of 

authenticity and are catalogued 

and numbered and 

available at http://www. 

Kennedyliterary.com along 

with a large collection of 

her hand-painted slipcases 

that come with her seven 

novels, each one autographed 

by her. 

Ms. Kennedy is also 

known as the Storyteller. 

Many clubs and organizations 

seek her as their keynote 

speaker. Being true to 

her Victorian heroines, she 

comes dressed in a Victorian-era 

ensemble, looking as 

if she has just stepped out of 

one of her novels. At the end 

of each presentation, she autographs 

her novels, and her 

paintings and slipcases are 

available for sale. She is also 

available for Zoom meetings 

or chats with your group. Go 

to https://kennedyliterary. 

com/ for more information. 

And think Victorian. 

Painting by Carol Kennedy 

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Mountain Seniors 

Gearing Up for a 

Long Summer 

by Lynette Eastwood 

Crest Forest Senior 

Citizens Club 

Although the Crestline Senior 

Center had to close most of its activities 

because of the social distancing 

rules that the state had ordered, it is 

now able to continue some activities 

again. 

Some of the exercising activities 

that are now available are: 

Mondays-Yoga is at 12:00 pm, 

Zumba is at 1:15 pm, and Tai Chi is 

at 2:15 pm at the Senior Center. Also, 

on the third Monday of the month, the 

Quilts of Valor takes place at 9 am in 

the Fireside Room at the Senior Center. 

The Mountain Music Makers 

are back on Monday’s beginning at 10 

am. And on Fridays, there is dancing at 

3 pm every Friday. 

The PEARLS Group meets every 

Tuesday from 9:30 a.m-10:45 a.m. 

at Crest Forest Senior Center. After the 

discussion, they play Bingo for free. 

Each attendee will receive a gift bag 

with a nice surprise inside, so come 

join the fun and get your gift bag. 

The Walking Group meets at 

8:45 a.m. on Tuesdays outside Crest 

Forest Senior Center. This walking 

group is designed for those who want 

to get out and walk but haven’t. Currently, 

we will be walking on pavement 

in the Crest Forest Senior Center and 

San Moritz parking lots. 

Pickleball is being played at 

the tennis court on Thursdays at 5 pm. 

All groups are small, and practice 

social distancing and the wearing 

of masks as appropriate. Please consider 

joining if you are interested in 

any of these activities. If you have any 

questions about the Club or the Grab 

and Go, please don’t hesitate to call 

Penny at 338-6738. 

Prepare now in the event of an evacuation. 


Evacuations are more common 

than many people realize. Fires 

and floods cause evacuations most 

frequently across the U.S. and almost 

every year, people along coastlines 

evacuate as hurricanes approach. In 

addition, hundreds of times a year, 

transportation and industrial accidents 

release harmful substances, forcing 

many people to leave their homes. 

In some circumstances, local 

officials decide that the hazards are 

serious and require mandatory evacuations. 

In others, evacuations are advised, 

or households decide to evacuate 

to avoid situations they believe 

are potentially dangerous. When community 

evacuations become necessary 

local officials provide information to 

the public through the media. In some 

circumstances, other warning methods, 

such as sirens, text alerts, emails 

or telephone calls are used. 

The amount of time you have 

to leave will depend on the hazard. If 

the event is a weather condition, such 

as a hurricane, you might have a day or 

two to get ready. However, many disasters 

allow no time for people to gather 

even the most basic necessities, which 

is why planning ahead is essential. 

Plan how you will assemble 

your family and supplies and anticipate 

where you will go for different 

situations. Choose several destinations 

in different directions so you have options 

in an emergency and know the 

evacuation routes to get to those destinations. 

Here in the San Bernardino 

Mountains, the 

best evacuation 

maps can be found 

at CERT (Community 

Emergency 

Response Team). 

The map shows all 

the routes that are 

currently drivable 

as well as some 

emergency routes 

that maay not be 

paved, but nonetheless 

able to escape 

along in an emergency. 

The CERT program educates 

volunteers about disaster preparedness 

for the hazards that may impact their 

area and trains them in basic disaster 

response skills, such as fire safety, 

light search and rescue, team organization, 

and disaster medical operations. 

CERT offers a consistent, nationwide 

approach to volunteer training and organization 

that professional responders 

can rely on during disaster situations, 

allowing them to focus on more complex 

tasks 

Golden Oaks Seniors Activities 

into the Summer 

Good news for the Running 

Springs seniors! Being homebound 

over the last year and a few months 

due the Pandemic is no fun, so getting 

outside and getting around can be such 

a joy. As we start to wind up to a full 

schedule, a few activities will be happening. 

The first Wednesday or each 

month, there will be Bunco at the 

Hootman Center in Running Springs at 

11 a.m. Then the second Wednesday of 

each month is the member meeting at 

11 a.m. followed by a luncheon right 

afterwards. And on the fourth Sunday 

of each month there will be Bingo at 

the Hootman Center at 2 p.m. And for 

those energetic seniors, line dancing 

classes are available every Friday,from 

10 a.m. to 11 a.m. again at the Hootman 

Center. The classes are free to 

members and are $3 for non-members. 

There will be a road trip in the future, 

butt it’s in the planning stages. 


Cinema Under The Stars at Snow Valley 

The popular “Cinema under the 

Stars is back again this summer with the 

first movie being held on July 9th. The 

movies are free to the public. Last year of 

course due to the pandemic, Snow Valley 

was not allowed to have groups of people 

congregate. 

The movie on July 9th is SOOB! 

Two weeks later, the movie will be thje 

classic “Tom and Jerry” cartoon. Come 

and enjoy movies for the whole family 

under the pines and cool mountain air. 

While some seating will be available, 

bringing chairs (such as beach chairs) is 

recommended, as well as a sweater, jacket 

or blanket as temps will fall as the sun 

sets.Reasonably priced food and concession 

services will be available. Join us for 

dinner before the featured presentation. 

Please note that outside food & beverage 

is not permitted nor are pets allowed. 

For more details plus food menus, 

please visit snow-valley.com or call 

(909) 867-2751. Snow Valley Mountain 

Resort is located at 35100 State 

Hwy 18, Running Springs, CA 

From left Marlynn Humphries-principal, Joshua Holley, and his fifth grade 

teacher 

Perfect Attendance for Six Years! 

Joshua Holley did a remarkable 

thing! He received a trophy for attending 

for not just every day of school, but 

every day since he was in kindergarten. 

He is now in fifth grade, so that makes 

six years. That is incredible! He was 

the only child at Charles Hoffman Elementary 

to receive this award. 

Interestingly enough, the school 

principal that just retired, Marlynn 

Humphries came to CHE on the same 

day as Joshua’s first day of school. 

They ended up sharing her last day at 

Charles Hoffman. His mother Tracee 

Valazza is so “very proud of him and 

all his accomplishments. I cannot wait 

to see what he will achieve next.” 

Blue Jay Jazz Announces 2021 Lineup “Festival 

2021: Alive And Well” Lakeside At Ala’s Tavern 

Bay, August 26-27 

Four-time Grammy Award 

nominated pianist, composer and educator 

Patrice Rushen & Friends, blues 

singer and harmonica player Rod Piazza, 

headline the two-day fest. 

The Blue Jay Jazz Festival unveiled 

a top-shelf lineup for its 2021 

reopening that includes the magnificent 

Patrice Rushen & Friends, Rod 

Piazza and the West Coast Wizards, 

the Cal Baptist Jazz Ensemble and the 

2021 Blue Jay Jazz ‘Future Generation 

Jazz’ All-Stars. 

Other highlights will include 

Rushen ‘Friends’ acclaimed musicians 

Rayford Griffin, Paul Jackson Jr., Michael 

Paulo and Freddie Washington 

among others. 

Hosted by the Blue Jay Jazz 

Foundation, “The 2021 Blue Jay Jazz 

Festival lineup reflects the organization’s 

ongoing mission to promote, 

preserve, perpetuate, and encourage 

the music, culture, and heritage of 

America’s original art form through 

festivals, programs, and other cultural, 

educational, civic, and economic 

activities,” said Blue Jay Jazz Foundation 

president, Chris Levister. “We are 

thrilled to announce our comeback and 

provide a source of strength and resilience 

as our community rebounds.” 

The 2021 Blue Jay Jazz Festival marks 

the first live performances at ALA’s 

lakefront Tavern Bay Beach Club since 

the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered arts 

venues in 2020. 


Hiking Green Valley Lake Area Trails 

Crafts Peak Trail 

The Crafts Peak Trail is a 7.2 mile 

lightly trafficked out and back trail located 

near Green Valley Lake that features 

beautiful wildflowers and is rated 

as moderate. The trail offers a number 

of activity options and is accessible 

year-round. Dogs and horses are also 

able to use this trail. The elevation gain 

is 1,584 feet and the route is an out and 

back trail. 

Once the pavement ends, the trail follows 

a flowing stream for about a mile 

in the winter and spring. The views are 

tremendous near the end of the trail 

and approximately two miles in. Also, 

near the end of the trail, it is a little 

steeper and rocky. The hike is better in 

the spring and summer with the great 

views of wildflowers along the path. 

The hike overall is quiet and peace- 

Craft’s Peak Trail 

ful. When you get near the top, look to 

your right for the markers to get to the 

actual top. 

From the trail there is some epic views 

of Lake Arrowhead and Mount Baldy. 

The USFS website states that they generally 

close the trail once snow falls 

and sticks. Please check before attempting. 

The trail is dog-friendly and 

horse-friendly. Mountain biking also 

works on most of the trail. 

When you begin, there is a parking 

lot on the left side of the road, or you 

can park at Green Valley Lake campgrounds. 

It’s about half a mile to the 

trailhead from the parking lot. When 

you get up to the peaks – it’s worth taking 

a little side jaunt to look around! 

Follow the rock trail markers up to 

Craft Peak - a little scampering to get 

to the top of the peak – make sure you 

bring water and food...it’s not your 

8 mile “walk in the park” but worth 

every step. There are bathrooms at 

the start. 

2N13 Trail 

Green Valley Campground to 

Fawnskin is a 9.3 mile lightly trafficked 

point-to-point trail located 

near Green Valley Lake, California 

that features a waterfall and is rated 

as moderate. The trail is primarily 

used for hiking, trail running, and 

mountain biking and is best used 

from May until November. Dogs are 

also able to use this trail. 

This truck trail is mostly passable 

on foot with just hiking poles. Scars 

Expect to see great vistas and lushmeadows hiking on the Little Green Valley 

Trail. Photo by Kathy DeGraffenreid 

from the recent fire still visible from 

the trail. The elevation gain is 1,286 

feet making it fairly accessible to most 

hikers. The forest views are outstanding 

all along the trail and it is also dog 

friendly. Expect to see lots of wildflowers 

during the Spring season. You will 

also share the trail in early morning or 

early evening with lots of wildlife. It’s 

also good for running or Mountain biking 

but watch out for larger washed out 

places. 

Little Green Valley Trail 

Little Green Valley Trail is a 2.4 mile 

moderately trafficked loop trail located 

near Snow Valley Mountain Resort and 

Rim Nordic Ski Areas. The trail actually 

parallels some of the Rim Nordic 

terrain in its ascent towards the Green 

Valley Lake area. It features beautiful 

wildflowers and is rated as moderate. 

The trail is primarily used for hiking, 

walking, nature trips, and bird watching 

and is best used from March until 

October. Dogs are also allowable on 

this trail. 

With the meadow and a stream along 

parts of the trail expect to see lots of 

birds and other wildlife. Later in summer 

the stream may turn dry with 

patches of Manzanita yards away from 

it. You may want to wear long pants 

instead of shorts as some of the trail 

flora may be overgrown with thorns. 

Parts may be a little rigorous but taking 

it a little slower always helps. Near 

the end of trail there is a large meadow 

that seasonally has small pockets of 

water and small hidden streams. With 

the pockets of water, you may also see 

some unusual plants to the mountains 

growing. 

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Save The Date Aug. 21, For The Best 

Picnic In Our Mountains 


Due to the Pandemic last year, 

one of our local fire departments, Arrowbear 

Fire Department, was unable 

to have their prestigious annual picnic 

for 2020. This year will be even better 

than the ones that we’ve enjoyed in 

the past. Locals, COME ONE, COME 

ALL FOR A DAY OF FUN! 

Saturday August 21, 2021, the 

Arrowbear Fire Department, will be 

the hosting a picnic. Their newer fire 

engine will be demonstrating how far 

it shoots water and the full regimen of 

accessories with it and if you wish you 

can cool yourself off with its spray of 

water. Several vendors are supplying 

food and condiments for everyone to 

enjoy plus all the fixings to go along 

with them. 

Plenty of games for all ages 

to enjoy along with Raffles and prizes 

will be given out. 

The Arrowbear Lake Firemen 

will be there to answer any questions 

while showing their expertise in fighting 

any fires they may encounter. 

Seriously, we can’t wait to 

see all of you and are working hard to 

ensure a great day with you and your 

families.The event starts at 10 a.m. 

Come and have some fun and meet 

your neighbors. 

Now Available 

Now Open 

7 Days 

Hours: 

Mon.-Fri. 8am-5pm 

Saturday. 8:30am-4pm 

Sunday 9:00am-4pm 

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

Aerial photo of Running Springs Farmers Market from 2019. Photo courtesy of 

Jordan Zarate. 

Running Springs Farmers Market 

Update 

Six farmers are bringing more 

summer fruit in July. A new farmer, 

Gary’s Produce, grows many varieties 

of peaches, nectarines, melons, pluots, 

and plums in Tulare County. Cherry 

tomatoes and baby bell peppers from 

Rancho de los Proyectos come in July. 

See more updates on Facebook, Instagram, 

and Twitter. Information number: 

909-362-6610. 

Sixty-five vendors bring food, 

art, clothing, body products, crafts, local 

information, and more. Find Running 

Springs Farmers Market and Artisan 

Faire on Farmspread.com to see 

the vendors. 

Receive FREE Snow Valley 

Mountain Resort Ski Lift Tickets 

(which can also be used for summer 

Scenic View Chair lift rides for sightseers, 

hikers, and mountain bikers) on 

July 31 (with $35 purchase; limit two/ 

person while supplies last). Mountain 

Top Days on August 7 has lots of fun 

games and offers free backpacks with 

school supplies while supplies last 


Running Springs Area Chamber of Commerce (RSACC) 

CHAMBER UPDATE 

Message from the RSACC President, Kevin Somes 

Summer is certainly in full swing! Our communities truly 

come alive with plenty of activities and adventures to enjoy. 

There is truly something for everyone in the Running 

Springs Communities. 

The Farmers Market and Artisan Faire continues every 

Saturday through October 30. Don’t miss out on special 

promotions such as the Snow Valley Lift Ticket promotion 

on the last Saturday of each month plus every Saturday in 

October. Also be sure to watch for additional fun activities 

held during the market. Be sure to visit our local businesses 

and dining establishments for specials and events as 

well such as live music. And in Green Valley Lake, don’t 

miss out on July 4 festivities including a parade! 

From all of us at the Running Springs Area Chamber 

of Commerce, we wish you and your family a happy and 

healthy July! 

2020 Fall Edition 

includes 

Winter Sports 

Gateway 

Magazine’s 

Summer 

issue 

Is 

Coming 

Check 

Your 

Local 

PO Box 

Kevin Somes, President of the Running Springs Area Chamber 

of Commerce 

the gateway magazine is also 

available ‘down the hill’ at 

selected locations as well as both 

california welcome centers 

in the inland empire 


Lake Arrowhead celebrating July 

4th In Style 

By Louise Cecil 

Celebrating Independence 

Day this year 

will be very spectacular at 

Lake Arrowhead on Sunday, 

July 4th. It begins 

early, around 11:30 in the 

morning until noon with 

an antique aircraft fly-over. 

The aircraft scheduled to 

fly over the lake will be 

a Mooney and RV-6, a 

Beechcraft Duchess, a PT- 

19 Fairchild, PT-17 Stearman 

and L-19 Bird Dog. 

It is always exciting to see 

this fly over the lake. It is 

visible from most points 

around the lakeshore. 

Also, that day, between 

11 a.m. and 3 p.m. 

at the Mountain History 

Museum at 27176 Peninsula 

Drive will be an Ice Cream Social 

sponsored by Goodwin’s and Son’s 

Market of Crestline. This multi-generational 

family store is celebrating its 

75th anniversary this year and is well 

known for supporting the community. 

Come visit the museum and see all the 

new displays in their expanded museum 

with a completely new additional 

display room on local history in air 

conditioned comfort. About 90 percent 

of the displays are different from previous 

displays in the museum, so come 

and see the changes. Plus, enjoy some 

delicious ice cream sundaes while socializing 

with others outside in the 

shaded patio. 

There are featurettes on most 

of the mountain communities, with 

timelines, plus a general store display 

with the mountain post offices. Post offices 

are what actually named the various 

communities on the mountain. In 

the new room is a timeline of mountain 

history beginning with some geology, 

plants and mountain animals featured. 

Visiting the museum is free with free 

off-street parking. The museum will 

also be open from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 

on Monday, July 5. 

More aircraft will be performing 

additional flyovers of the lake from 

5 to 7 p.m. The helicopter from Mercy 

Air will be first in this second 

flyover, followed by the 

sheriff’s helicopter. Then Tony 

Higa in a Pitts Special SIS will 

follow the helicopters. 

Next will be the North 

American T-6 Texan Formation 

followed by the five warbirds 

from the Palm Springs Air Museum, 

including a North American 

T-28 Trojan, a Bell P-63A 

Kingcobra, Douglas C-47 Skytrain 

and two P-51 Mustangs. 

Then George Watson 

will fly his Beechcraft T-35 

Mentor over the lake, followed 

by Rob Harrison in his Tumbling 

Bear Zin142C and ending 

with the Dawn Patrol Formation 

RVs. 

In Tavern Bay on July 

4th from 6:30 to 8:30, the Drew 

Ninmer Brass Quintet will be 

Fireworks over Lake Arrowhead 

performing patriotic and popular music 

in Tavern Bay. This free concert is 

being presented by the Arrowhead Arts 

Association and will end just before 

the 9 p.m. fireworks. 

All of these flyovers are subject 

to airplanes working properly on 

July 4th and appropriate weather conditions. 

The fireworks spectacular will 

begin at 9 p.m. Be sure to give the 

barge enough space to safely shoot off 

the fireworks, if you are in your boat 

on the lake. 

In Green Valley Lake on July 

4th, there will be the “shortest parade in 

the USA” on Green Valley Road from 

Lakeside to Angeles Drive at 11:30 

a.m. Application forms are available at 

the GVL market or the GVL Post Office 

or on line at www.mountaincommunityalliance.org. 

After the parade, a 

cake walk will be held at Green Valley 

Lake Real Estate. At the Black Dog 

Shoppe, they will have food vendors 

and bands playing, beginning on Friday 

and continuing all weekend long. 

Enjoy The Fourth of July by 

watching the professional fireworks 

shows as no personal fireworks are allowed 

within the San Bernardino National 

Forest which surrounds all the 

mountain communities. 

Check out the new displays at the Mountain 

History Museum. An ice cream social is slated 

on the 4th of July. Photo by Louise Cecil 

Yes, they can get that big! Two local fishermen snagged a big one for the smaller 

lake at Green Valley Lake. Photo courtesy of Richard Stewart. 

Green Valley Lake is the Hot Ticket 

for Fishing These Days 


One of the earliest activities 

California released from COVID 19 

restrictions was the ability to go fishing. 

Due to the activity being sometimes 

solitary for lovers of the sport, 

it was quite easy to social distance. 

While there was talk of a ban with 

some busier populated fishing locations, 

the solitary lone fishing enthusiast 

was always approved to fish in 

San Bernardino County. Green Valley 

Lake itself is only open to fishing 

during certain times of the year. The 

lake is now open since the lifting of 

any Covid restrictions on June 15. 

GREEN VALLEY LAKE FISHING 

INFORMATION AND RULES 

• Per CDFW (California Department 

of Fish and Wildlife) regulations, 

any person who is 16 years 

of age or older must have a sport fishing 

license. To obtain a state fishing 

license, visit their website at https:// 

www.wildlife.ca.gov/Licensing 

• The lake limit for trout is five 

(5) fish per day per person. Each fisher 

person must have their own individual 

stringer, with no more than five 

trout attached. All CDFG rules and 

regulations are in effect and enforced 

at Green Valley Lake. 

• Fish cannot be cleaned in the 

lake. There is a fish cleaning station 

near the Boat House. 

• No fishing is allowed in the 

designated swimming area, at the east 

end of the lake. No swimming allowed 

in the fishing area. 

• No open fires are allowed 

around the lake. Barbeque grills are 

located in the picnic area. 

• Fishing is allowed from 5:30 

a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily. Locations are 

on the first come first served basis. On 

crowded days, fishing may be limited 

to one pole per person. 

• Fun, laughter, good memories, 

and catching fish; we welcome. 

Foul language or inappropriate behavior; 

we don’t welcome. You may be 

asked to leave the premises, or your 

pass may be revoked. 

• All dogs must be on a six feet 

or shorter leash at all times (no expanding 

leases allowed). We reserve 

the right to request that a dog be muzzled, 

per S.B. County Code. 

• No fishing is allowed from the 

dam except from boats. 

• No fishing is allowed in the 

Boat Dock area. During fish plants, 

there may be other “no fishing” areas 

to allow the fish to adjust to the lake. 

• “Catch and release” fishing is 

allowed with lures only. No “catch 

and release” when using bait. 

• No hip waders, float tubes 

or inflatable craft are allowed on the 

lake. Some types of inflatable craft 

are allowed in the swimming area. 

• No motorized boats of any 

type will be allowed on the lake. 

• Fishing tackle, bait and supplies 

are available from the Green 

Valley Lake merchants. 

• Portable toilets are placed 

around the lake for your convenience. 

• Always try to leave your area 

cleaner than you found it. Trash receptacles 

are located around the lake. 

• GVL Recreation, Inc. reserves 

the right to revoke any pass at 

any time for noncompliance with the 

lake rules. 

CURRENT GVL FISHING RATES 

ARE AS FOLLOWS: 

Daily Access Fees-Adults - $25 

Children (15 & under) - $15 

Discounts 

Senior Citizens (62+, Tuesdays Only) 

- $15 

Active Duty Military Discount (with 

ID) - $15 

Veterans Discount (With ID, Wednesdays 

Only) - $15 

Multi-Day Fishing Passes 

3-Day Adult Fishing Pass - $60 

3-Day Children’s Fishing Pass - $35 

5-Day Adult Fishing Pass - $85 

5-Day Children’s Fishing Pass - $50 

Mountain Resident Fishing Discount 

Card - $200 

(Good for 10 visits, One Season Only) 

Happy fishing and Good Luck… 


Support Your Mountain Dining Establishment 

The restaurants on the 

mountain are 

fully opened up! 

RUNNING SPRINGS AREA 

El Toto’s Restaurant 

31927 Hilltop Blvd., Running Springs 

Phone: (909) 939- 0291 

Deep Creek Drive- In 

32890 Hilltop Blvd., Arrowbear 

Phone: (909) 867-3700 

Hilltop Chinese Restaurant 


Phone: (909) 891-0965 

Neo’s Pizza House 


Phone: (909) 867-5373 

Old Country Coffee Shop 

32019 Holiday Ln., Running Springs 

Phone:(909) 867-3100 

Blondie’s Grill & Bar 

33227 Hilltop Blvd., Arrowbear 

Phone: (909) 867-9000 

Rocky’s Outpost & Trading Co. 


Phone: (909) 939-0501 

The Malt Shoppe 

33249 Green Valley Lake Rd. 

Green Valley Lake 

Phone: (909) 939-0515 

LAKE ARROWHEAD AREA 

LouEddies Pizza 

28561 Hwy. 18, Skyforest 

Phone: (909) 336-4931 

Rosalva’s Skyforest 

28575 Hwy. 18, Skyforest 

Phone: (909) 337-7733 

The Tudor House 

800 Arrowhead Villas Rd. 

Lake Arrowhead 

Phone: (909) 336-5000 

Cedar Glen Malt Shop 

29125 Hook Creek Rd, 

Cedar Glen 

909-337-6640 

Cedar Glen Coffee Shop 

28942 Hook Creek Rd., 

Cedar Glen 

909-337-8999 

Papaguyo’s 

28200 Hwy 189 Bldg P-100 


(909) 337-9529 

LAKE ARROWHEAD AREA (cont.) 

Bill’s Villager Coffee Shop 

27195CA-189, Blue Jay 

Phone: (909) 337-9069 

Arturo’s Mexican Restaurant 

27159 CA-189, Blue Jay 

(909) 337-5500 

RB’s Steak House 

29020 Oak Terrace, Cedar Glen 

(909) 336-4363 

Belgian Waffle Works 

28200 State Hwy 189 Suite E-15 Lake 

Arrowhead 

(909) 337-5222 

CRESTLINE AREA 

Stockade 

23881 Lake Drive, Crestline 

(909) 338-2465 

Subway 


(909) 338-5551 

The A Restaurant 


(909) 338-2423 

Higher Grounds Coffee House 

23776 Lake Dr, , Crestline 

(909) 589-2772 

Crestline Café 

23943 Lake Dr. Crestline 

(909) 338-4128 

La Casita 

633 Forest Shade Road, Crestline 

(909) 338-9196 

Mandarin Garden 

24046 Lake Dr., Crestline 

(909) 338-6482 

McDonald’s 


(909) 693-3388 

Toni’s Kitchen Mexican Food 


(909) 338-9377 

Giuseppi’s Pizza 

(inside Rim Bowling) 

23991 Lake Dr, Crestline 

(909) 338-5550 

EL TOTO’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT 

Weeknight Dinner Specials 

Monday 

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Thursday 

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HILLTOP CHINESE RESTAURANT 

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Sage has been know for centuries to clean and cleanse the air around us. “Smudging” 

sage is a powerful way to clean the air around you. 

Let’s Clear the Air: Literally 


You can survive for 3 Minutes 

without air (oxygen) or in icy water. 

You can survive for 3 Hours without 

shelter in a harsh environment (unless 

in icy water) You can survive for 3 

Days without water (if sheltered from 

a harsh environment) You can survive 

for 3 Weeks without food (if you have 

water and shelter). This is assuming 

you’re in average health. You can buy 

an extra day or so if you are in tip top 

shape. 

So, considering this, the most 

important thing to all of us is obviously 

air. The earth is surrounded by air, 

a mixture of extremely important gases 

such as oxygen, carbon dioxide and 

nitrogen. These gases provide animals 

with oxygen for respiration to occur. It 

also provides green plants with carbon 

dioxide for photosynthesis to happen. 

It is vital that living things respire to 

get the oxygen for living cells to function. 

Without air, there is no life. 

Plants use carbon dioxide (together 

with sunlight and water) to produce 

energy and give out oxygen as 

a by-product. This oxygen is what almost 

all animals need to survive. They 

absorb carbon dioxide from the air and 

discharge oxygen through very tiny 

pores in the leaves. 

Air is also important for living 

organisms in the soil to survive and 

function. Without soil aeration, decomposers 

cannot work on organic matter 

to decompose them, as soil moisture 

alone is not enough for decomposition. 

Animals including humans 

need oxygen to live. We breathe in oxygen 

and breathe out carbon dioxide. 

For humans, poor indoor air 

quality can trigger allergies, irritate 

lungs, even raise the risk of cancer— 

and it's more common than you think. 

You might want to take a deep breath 

(or not): The EPA says the air in most 

homes is 2 to 5 times more contaminated 

than the air outdoors. 

And it's getting worse. In our 

zeal to make homes more energy efficient, 

we've created spaces sealed 

so tightly that there can be a buildup 

of fumes (like volatile organic compounds, 

or VOCs, found in thousands 

of household products) and biological 

irritants (such as mold and dust mites). 

While we know bad air is 

tough on people with allergies and 

asthma, it poses threats to all of us. 

VOCs cause headaches and fatigue, 

and radon (a naturally occurring radioactive 

gas found in most homes) is the 

second-leading cause of lung cancer. 

Poor air quality can cause: 

asthma, coughing, respiratory infections, 

headaches, dizziness, fatigue, 

lung cancer, and heart problems. The 

good news is that you don't need to 

spend big bucks to clean the air in your 

home. 

OPEN THE WINDOWS. Bringing in 

cleaner outdoor air is the easiest way 

to dilute the contaminated air in your 

home 

VACUUM SLOWLY. Dust is a leading 

source of air pollution because it absorbs 

toxic gases, including VOCs and 

radon 

RUN THE BATHROOM FANS. The 

vents draw moist air out, reducing the 

risk of mold development. Breathing in 

mold spores can cause coughing, chest 

tightness, and itchy eyes; if you're 

asthmatic or allergic, they can trigger 

an attack, reports the CDC. Run fans 

whenever you are showering or using 

products that contain fragrances or vapors, 

such as nail polish or hair spray. 

CLEAN FURNACE AND AC FIL- 

TERS. If they're dirty or damaged, they 

don't work. Follow the recommended 

maintenance schedule for heating and 

air-conditioning systems; generally, 

filters should be checked about four 

times a year, says the American Lung 

Association. 

CLEAN THE FIREPLACE. Burning 

wood emits harmful toxins that worsen 

breathing problems, which can lead to 

heart and lung disease and even early 

death, according to the American Lung 

Association. In San Francisco between 

November and February, wood burning 

contributes to 33% of fine-particle 

air pollution on cold days. 

LAY OFF THE FRAGRANCES. 

America's mania for pleasant scents (in 

the air and on our bodies) is making indoor 

air worse. It's best to choose soaps 

and cleaners free of perfumes and dyes; 

to scent your home, boil citrus peels or 

herbs like sage, rosemary, or mint. 

TEST FOR RADON. Even though 

it's 100% natural, radon—an odorless, 

colorless, and tasteless radioactive gas 

found in 1 in 15 homes—is responsible 

for more than 21,000 lung cancer 

deaths each year. Home test kits cost as 

little at $10. 

MAKE YOUR OWN CLEANERS. 

Vinegar, borax, and baking soda can 

be used to clean your home without 

VOCs. Mix vinegar with water in a 

squirt bottle to spray down and wipe 

countertops; use baking soda in place 

of scouring powders and borax in toilets. 

Although strict environmentalists 

frown at the use of bleach as a disinfectant, 

public-health experts swear by its 

cost-effective ability to reduce mold. 

BUY A FICUS PLANT. Researchers 

especially like them for their gas-absorbing 

and antimicrobial activity— 

they can even remove formaldehyde, 

one of the most potent VOCs, out of 

the air. 

TEST YOUR HOME'S HUMIDITY 

LEVELS. A simple way is to pick up 

a hygrometer from a local hardware 

store. Humidity levels should be between 

30 and 60%. 

Whether the season is summer, 

spring, fall or winter, it is a good idea 

to clean the air in your home regularly 

to get rid of germs and all the other 

unhealthy things you don’t want your 

family to breathe in. One great way of 

cleaning the air around you is by burning 

sage. This practice has been around 

for hundreds of years, but many people 

have discounted it in the past as an old 

wives’ tale. However, recent research 

has proven that you can clear bacteria 

from the air by burning sage herb. 

How Burning Sage Herb Works 

Research has proven that burning 

sage removes a whopping 94% of 

bacteria in the air. When the researchers 

tested the air a day later, it was still 

clean. The best method for this is called 

“smudging.” You take a bunch of dried 

sage, twist it into a stick shape, then 

light one end of the “stick” on fire and 

then blow it out. The resulting smoke 

“smudges” the air in the room and the 

properties in the smoke kill most of 

the existing bacteria in the air. White 

sage is preferred, and you can find sage 

burners for burning it. 

Unlike chemical air “purifiers” 

that only mask the smells in the 

air, sage is 100% natural and will not 

cause allergic reactions for people with 

scent sensitivities. It also smells great! 

The research found that the smoke 

needs about an hour to cleanse the air. 

So, make sure you burn enough sage 

a couple to last that long. Though you 

can buy ready-made sage sticks, some 

people prefer to grow their own herbs 

for this practice. If you have the room 

to grow your own, try it out. 

You should be able to find 

them at your local natural food store 

or essential oils store. If local places 

don’t carry them, the staff should know 

where you can buy them. 

You will need about a fistful 

of sage to try the smudging method. 

Think of it as two servings of spaghetti 

and measure it the same way with 

your hand. Burning sage herb is safe 

for both kids and pets. Your pet may 

not appreciate being in the same room 

since their sense of smell is much more 

heightened than ours, but it will not 

harm them. 

Other Findings 

Another recent finding is that 

candles with essential oils seem to kill 

bacteria, say British researchers. 

Candles containing certain 

essential oils can do more than set a 

mood and smell pretty. They can also 

kill bacteria, according to a new British 

study. The finding shows a new way to 

destroy bacteria, such as (E. coli) and 

(staph) on surfaces, say researchers. 

The scientists made their own 

essential oil candles and tested them 

against the two common bacteria. 

Staph and E. coli can both 

spread easily and cause skin infection 

and food poisoning respectively. There 

are hundreds of strains of E. coli, most 

of which live harmlessly in the digestive 

tracts of humans and animals; 

however, some strains produce a powerful 

toxin. 

The scientists used essential 

oils of orange, palmarosa, may chang, 

thyme, and an element of tea tree oil 

called beta-pinene. They burned each 

candle for one, three, or five hours in 

an airtight chamber containing E. coli 

and staph bacteria. 

The candles containing beta-pinene 

and may chang did the best 

job of killing the bacteria. Both were 

almost 100% effective, virtually wiping 

out the bacteria. The staph bacteria 

were killed within an hour, but it took 

five hours for the beta-pinene candle to 

destroy the E. coli bacteria. 

For instance, orange oil 

worked better against E. coli, while 

palmarosa was more effective against 

staph. 

In contrast, the plain wax candle 

had no effect on bacteria, and vapor 

created by the essential oil also had little 

to no impact on the bacteria. 

Orange essential oil has been known to kill e-coli bacteria in many tests conducted 

by scientists. 


We’re growing! 

We Are Now Mailing The 

Town Of Cedar Glen 

They will be in your PO Box on or 

around the fi rst of every month 

We are currently mailing Running Springs, Green Valley 

Lake, Skyforest, Rimforest, and Cedarpines Park. 

Thank You For Your Continuing Support 

Heat Safety Tips 

Heat is the top weather-related killer, 

causing more fatalities than lightning, 

tornadoes, and hurricanes combined. To 

practice heat safety, review this check 

list: 

Drink More Fluids 

• Drink more fluids, regardless of 

your activity level. Don’t wait until 

you’re thirsty to drink. Bring a 

reusable water bottle with you to 

maintain hydration. If you’re at 

work, you could bring a drinking 

glass and pitcher and fill it every 

morning. 

• If you’re older, be especially careful 

to drink fluids because the amount 

of water retained by the body decreases 

with age. 

• Avoid salt tablets, if possible. If 

your doctor has you on water pills, 

ask him or her how much you 

should drink. 

• Don’t drink liquids with dehydrating 

caffeine, alcohol, or large 

amounts of sugar. Avoid very cold 

drinks. 

• At family events and reunions, 

bring a cooler of cool drinks. 

• Cut back on exercising on hot days; 

if you must exercise, drink two to 

four glasses of cool, nonalcoholic 

fluids each hour. 

Keep Your Body Cool 

• Dress in lightweight, light-colored 

clothing and sun-reflective shirts. 

Wear loose clothing. 

• Wear wide-brimmed hats and sunglasses. 

Keep a stash of hats on 

hand for friends and family! 

• According to the Centers for Disease 

Control and Prevention (CDC), 

fans may provide comfort, but they 

do not prevent heat-related illnesses 

when the temperature is in the high 

90s. Take a cool shower or bath, or 

move to an air-conditioned place to 

cool off. 

• Stay in the shade, especially between 

11 A.M. and 3 P.M. 

• Avoid strenuous activities during 

the heat of the day. 

• Never leave anyone in a parked vehicle 

with the windows closed or 

open. 

• To feel cooler, eat cooler. Reduce 

your protein intake. 

• Open your house to the breeze after 

sunset and leave it open until dawn. 

• In the early morning, draw the 

shades before the temperature starts 

to rise. 

Protect Yourself From the Sun 

• Don’t get too much sun. Sunburn 

makes it difficult for your body to 

dissipate heat. 

• In addition to a hat and sunglasses, 

wear sunscreen SPF 15 or higher. 

The most effective products say 

“broad spectrum” or “UVA/UVB” 

on the label. 

Stay Alert 

• Be aware of heavy sweating, hot 

and dry skin, rapid pulse, pale or 

clammy skin, and/or cramps in your 

leg or abdomen muscles. All could 

be signs of heat disorder. 

• If you are older, it’s wise to keep 

medical information readily available, 

including phone numbers of 

health care providers and copies of 

your prescription and health insurance 

cards. 

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Our local sun from our solar system as compared to the Milky Way. Graphic 

illustration courtesy of NASA. 

Water Worlds 

Which Moons in Our Solar System Have Best Chance 

for Life? 


After decades of peering out 

into our vast solar system, we still have 

no evidence that life exists outside 

Earth. Perhaps, instead of focusing our 

attention on planets, more efforts should 

be placed on the many moons within 

our solar system. In fact, there’s already 

plenty of evidence that several moons of 

Jupiter and Saturn may possess environments 

that are suitable for at least primitive 

life. 

Enceladus 

For most astronomers, Saturn’s 

moon Enceladus tops the list in terms of 

having just the right conditions to host 

life. The sixth largest of Saturn’s 62 

confirmed moons, Enceladus boasts a 

massive saltwater ocean hidden beneath 

its icy surface. Scientists believe these 

organic compounds originate in the 

moon’s core, and then flow into the subsurface 

ocean via hydrothermal vents, 

before shooting out through the crust’s 

cracks. 

There are no detectable signs of 

life yet, but scientists are immensely intrigued 

because of the presence of liquid 

water and organic molecules, which are 

two of the key ingredients to support life 

as we know it. 

Few worlds in our solar system 

are as compelling as Saturn’s icy ocean 

moon Enceladus. A handful of worlds 

are thought to have liquid water oceans 

beneath their frozen shell, but Enceladus 

sprays its ocean out into space where 

a spacecraft can sample it. From these 

samples, scientists have determined that 

Stone & Tile 

Fabrication 

MGC 

Enceladus has most of the chemical ingredients 

needed for life, and likely has 

hydrothermal vents spewing out hot, 

mineral-rich water into its ocean. 

About as wide as Arizona, Enceladus 

also has the whitest, most reflective 

surface in the solar system. The 

moon creates a ring of its own as it orbits 

Saturn—its spray of icy particles 

spreads out into the space around its orbit, 

circling the planet to form Saturn’s E 

ring. Enceladus is named after a giant in 

Greek mythology. 

Europa 

Moving on to Jupiter, Europa is 

the sixth-largest moon in the solar system. 

Data points toward the conclusion 

that there are in fact saltwater oceans 

beneath its 10-mile-thick icy surface. In 

fact, some estimates have Europa holding 

more liquid water than all of Earth’s 

oceans combined. 

And here’s where Europa is 

a real game changer. It is quite far out 

from the sun and yet it’s got this liquid 

water ocean, and the reason that Europa 

has liquid water is because it’s orbiting 

Jupiter and the tidal tug and pull causes 

Europa to flex up and down and all that 

tidal energy turns into mechanical energy, 

which turns into friction and heat that 

helps maintain this liquid water ocean 

beneath an icy shell. 

Along with helping maintain 

liquid water, we think that tidal energy 

may also allow that ocean to interact 

with rocks on Europa’s sea floor, and it 

may even give rise to things like hydrothermal 

vents, which could help provide, 

not just the building blocks for life, but 

Installation and 

Restoration 

The surface of Jupiter’s moon Europa has liquid water geysers that have been 

seen spewing by circling spacecraft around the planet. The water underneath 

the icy surface is presumed to be salt water. Illustration courtesy of NASA. 

also the energy for life. 

Titan 

Another strong candidate is Titan, 

Saturn’s largest moon. It is the only 

world in the solar system, other than 

Earth, that is known to have liquid lakes. 

These lakes, however, aren’t of the ordinary 

water variety – these are reservoirs 

of ethane and methane, or liquid natural 

gas. 

Titan is often thought to have an 

environment similar to that on primordial 

Earth. Although methane-based life 

forms are only seen as being hypothetical 

today, scientists have modeled certain 

conditions under which they could 

exist and possibly thrive. Remember, 

it’s life as we know it, not methane type 

creatures. 

As for two other similar-sized 

moons of Jupiter – Ganymede and Callisto 

– they may also have subsurface 

liquid oceans, which are sandwiched 

between low-pressure surface ice and 

high-pressure ice phases deep in their interiors. 

Ganymede is probably the more 

intriguing of the two, as it has an essential 

magnetic field, likely generated in a 

molten iron core. 

The question of whether or not 

life exists beyond Earth, the question of 

whether or not biology works beyond 

our home planet, is one of humanity’s 

oldest and yet unanswered questions. 

There are hundreds more places 

in the solar system where water can be 

found, whether tiny, ice packed moonlets 

or not or just areas with a moderate 

accumulation of ice. Trace amounts of 

water vapor have even been detected on 

Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn. 

Right now, Earth is the only true 

pale blue dot, the only place where life 

as we know it can exist, where temperature 

variables create a wide array of ecosystems 

and vegetation, where a thick, 

luscious atmosphere enables life by air, 

by sea, and by land. But it may not be 

the only genesis in our solar system. Life 

could thrive in dark depths of distant 

oceans, in forms large and small, life we 

can’t fathom the shape of because it has 

no point of reference to any we’ve experienced. 

We also don’t need to travel 

light years to find it. 

And for the first time in the history 

of humanity we have the tools and 

technology and capability to potentially 

answer this question. And we know 

where to go to find it— Jupiter’s ocean 

world Europa. 

There’s an exobiology (the 

branch of science that deals with the 

possibility of life on other planets or in 

space) truism that where there is water, 

there is life. And where once we believed 

that we were the only place to find water, 

we’ve instead proven that it’s abundant 

elsewhere. While it may not mean life in 

the depths of Neptune or on the frigid, 

dark poles of Mercury, it could open the 

door for new explorations not just at Europa 

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And they’re off! For that competitive spirit in each of us you might try your 

hand at mountain bike racing at Rim Nordic. There are three more races until 

the end of the season. Photo courtesy of Bev Brown 

For the Competitive Mountain Bike 

Racers Out There 

Rim Nordic will be holding 

three more mountain bike races through 

the remainder of the summer with plenty 

of prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. 

All the XC races will be held on Sundays. 

The next race is July 25th, the following 

August 8, and the last September 

12. 

There are course updates prior 

to each race so be sure to check 

our Facebook page. The courses are 

marked the weekend before each race 

for pre-riding, plus we are now open on 

Fridays before each race for pre-riding, 

too. 

THERE WILL BE NO PRE-RIDING 

ON RACE DAYS! Warm up on race 

day in Snow Valley’s parking lot on the 

west end where there no cars. 

The categories are: 

• Pro/Expert Men – 3 laps | 

• Pro/Expert Women – 3 laps 

• Expert Men 50+ – 2 laps | 

• Expert Women 40+ – 2 laps 

• Sport Men & Women – 2 laps and 

• Beginner Men & Women – 1 lap 

The start times will be updated 

prior to race day. Camping will be available 

on Saturday night before each race, 

starting with XC#2 (July 25th) for a fee 

of $20. Please email us to let Bev know 

you will be camping with your approximate 

arrival time and more info will be 

available then. 

Registration and pre-riding on 

Friday and Saturday between 9am-5pm 

with number plates passed out on race 

day only. 

The Bike Park fee of $10 or 

$5 for juniors will be in effect for registered 

racers. If you have an XC race 

series season pass, there is NO cost to 

pre-ride. 

Sunday (race day) Cross Country 

race with mass starts will be assigned. 

Waves will be placed in categories 

PLEASE – Help us keep racing 

by following any restrictions that may 

apply at the time of each race day. 

Spectators will be welcomed back. 

Kid’s race will return. 

The race day time frames are: 

• 7:30 – 11:00 am – Check in and number 

plate pickup, in office near start line. 

VIP racers, pls need to still check in at 

office. Staging times will posted on 

race day. 

• 10:00 am – Race Starts – Beginner 

and Sport 

• 11:00 am – Race Starts – Pro Women 

/ Expert Women and Open Singlespeed 

• 11:30 am – Race Starts – Pro Men / 

Expert Men 

Awards will be given out three 

(3) deep in every category, five (5) deep 

for 10 or more participants for each of 

the above races. Each race is an individual 

event, so an additional award. 

Overall awards will be given to the top 

five (5) overall finishers in each category 

at the end of the season. “Overall” 

awards will be determined by total 

points earned throughout the season for 

best three of four races. You could race 

two events and still qualify. You MUST 

race the series final on Sunday, September 

12th to qualify for the overall award, 

with a 2-race minimum requirement. 

Double points for race #4 on September 

12th. TIE Breaker: if there is a tie after 

race #4, the racer who placed highest at 

#4 will be declared the winner. 

Again, this season for teams 

awards. NO Team lists are needed. This 

season Team/Shop award for the top 

three Teams/Shops. NO requirements 

other than team jersey must be worn 

during the race. Team member placing 

counted down 20 places. Come one, 

comeall! We will announce and present 

all the award winners to take their place 

on the podium. Beginner winners approximately 

12:15 pm, Sport winners 

approximately 1:00pm, Pro/Experts approximately 

2:30pm or sooner as racers 

finish in each category. 

Raffle prizes will be announced 

prior to each category award ceremony. 

All who enter to race are automatically 

entered in the raffle. 

PRO/Expert MEN – in addition to individual 

category awards at each XC 

series race, all Pro/ Expert Men racing 

three laps will compete against each other 

for the five fastest times of the day to 

earn CASH prizes as follows: 1st-$100, 

2nd-$75, 3rd-$60, 4th-$50, 5th-$45. 

PRO/Expert WOMEN – 

1st place-$100, 2nd place-$75, 3rd 

place-$60 …. with a minimum of six 

racers, all racing three laps. 

RELEASE FORM: Release forms are 

now included on your online registration. 

Racers under 18 must have a parent 

or legal guardian sign the release forms. 

THE ENTRY FEES ARE AS FOL- 

LOWS: 

• $50 – Online Registration (deadline 

to register online will be Saturday night 

8pm) 

• $60 – Race Day Registration 

• $30 – Junior (18 & under) 

• $25 – High School Team Member 

• $60 – Tandems 

• $180 – Season Pass (4 XC series races 

paid prior to XC#1) Juniors 18 and under 

$100 

• $205 – Season Pass (4 XC series races) 

w/ VIP Package…. Juniors $-25 

NO REFUNDS 

KID’S RACE 

FREE KID’S RACES ARE 

BACK starting with XC#2 on July 

25th. Helmets are required. Tricycles 

welcome, too. NEW start time of 

10am, just prior to the Sport/Beginner 

race. PLEASE register at each race by 

9:30am 

V.I.P. Package SPECIAL: $25 

to receive a custom plastic number plate 

with your name on it to use for the entire 

season, one time sign up for all races 

(season pass or pay as you go and just 

sign in) 10-20% off bike accessories in 

the shop and products each race from 

our sponsors. Free t-shirt to first 50 signups 

and more! Sign up online so you 

can use your number plate at all four 

events. 

We have booked two different 

food trucks for the races again this summer; 

food will be available for purchase 

from Nick Nack BBQ Shack from last 

season for the other three races. 

Reminder: Please—no racing with any 

ear buds or anything else that may obstruct 

your hearing for others to call to 

pass you if needed. It’s a safety thing 

for everyone. 

For Team or Shop Competition 

go to rimnordic@verizon.net. Rim Nordic 

Ski Area is located five miles east 

of Running Springs, on the way to Big 

Bear Lake in the San Bernardino Mountains 

(across from Snow Valley Mountain 

Resort). For more info: email rimnordic@verizon.net 

RIM NORDIC BIKE PARK 

RIM NORDIC RACING 

San Bernardino Mountains 

Across from Snow Valley 

Home of the Pine Cone Festival 

Oct. 2, 2021 

Weekends only 

Memorial to Labor Day! 

Kerry & Bev Brown • www.rimnordic.com 

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


Ways Apple Cider Vinegar Can 

Benefit Your Health 


While the there are many uses 

for white vinegar that are plentiful, 

apple cider vinegar has arguably even 

more beneficial and trusted applications. 

Vinegar has been used as a remedy 

since the days of Hippocrates. The 

ancient Greek doctor treated wounds 

with it. In recent years, people have explored 

apple cider vinegar as a way to 

lose weight, improve heart health, and 

even treat dandruff. 

Many of these claims aren’t 

supported by modern research. But 

some studies have found that acetic 

acid -- which gives vinegar its distinctive 

taste and smell -- may help with a 

variety of conditions: 

The following is some of many 

more reasons to keep apple cider vinegar 

handy in your pantry: 

Apple cider vinegar helps tummy 

troubles. One of the oldest apple cider 

vinegar uses in the book is to take 

it to fix tummy woes. Sip some apple 

cider for an upset stomach mixed with 

some water. If your problem is a bacterial 

infection, this vinegar could help 

fix the problem, thanks to its antibiotic 

properties. Some folk remedy experts 

contend that apple cider vinegar contains 

pectin, which can help soothe intestinal 

spasms. Try mixing one or two 

tablespoons into water, or clear juice 

like apple juice. 

Apple cider vinegar cures hiccups. 

Take a teaspoonful of apple cider 

vinegar; its sour taste could stop a hiccup 

in its tracks. One teen took the hiccup 

remedy further and made a lollipop 

that includes apple cider vinegar, which 

she says “cancels out the message to the 

hiccup” by overstimulating the nerves 

in the throat responsible for the spasms. 

Apple cider vinegar may help 

soothe a sore throat. As soon as you 

notice a bit of sore throat, use some, 

employ germ-busting apple cider vinegar 

to help head off the infection at 

the pass. Turns out, most germs can’t 

survive in the acidic environment vinegar 

creates. Just mix 1/4 cup apple cider 

vinegar with 1/4 cup warm water and 

gargle every hour or so. 

Apple cider vinegar could possibly 

cut some of the calories consumed 

from fat due to its acidic base. Dr Oz 

even suggested using apple cider vinegar 

to lose weight. You can research his 

diet for yourself. It’s inexpensive and 

readily available. 

As always, check with your 

doctor before using this product as everyone’s 

body is different and it could 

react with any medications or supplements 

you may be currently taking. 

Eight precautions to taking Apple 

Cider Vinegar (ACV) 

“Do yourself a huge favor and 

always dilute your ACV in a liquid.” 

Water is probably the way to dilute the 

apple cider vinegar. Not only will this 

protect your throat and stomach from 

the acid, it will make it far more palatable. 

Experts recommend using onepart 

vinegar to ten parts water. 

Taking apple cider vinegar on 

an empty stomach is the best way to 

maximize its health benefits. Experts 

recommend waiting about 20 minutes 

to eat something after you take ACV, to 

give the vinegar time to digest. 

As good as apple cider vinegar 

can be for your digestive tract and 

heart, it can seriously harm your lungs. 

That’s why you should always be careful 

to keep from inhaling it when you 

drink it. 

Even when it’s diluted, apple 

cider vinegar is still an extremely acidic 

substance. “Because of its highly acidic 

nature, ACV can damage your tooth 

enamel,” states Caitlin Hoff, a health 

and safety investigator for consumersafety.org. 

To keep the vinegar from 

wearing on your tooth enamel, don’t 

just sip it or swig it from a glass (even 

diluted). Instead, try drinking it through 

a straw so that it comes into as little 

contact as possible with your choppers. 

Too much of a good thing is 

usually a problem—and apple cider 

vinegar is no exception. Especially if 

you’re new to ACV, you should make 

sure you’re not taking too much of it. 

It’s better to ease into it, experts warn. 

This will help you gauge how your 

body reacts to it. If it gives you an upset 

stomach or a burning feeling, reduce 

the amount until there’s no sensation. 

While taking apple cider vinegar 

before you eat is a good idea, taking 

it before you sleep is not. “Taking ACV 

immediately before bed is not advised 

because of the potential for it to creep 

back up the esophagus,” states Laura 

C. Stix, ND, a naturopathic doctor. 

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“Even if the ACV is diluted, it can still 

harm your esophagus if the acid comes 

into contact with it while you’re lying 

down”. 

While apple cider vinegar can 

boost your digestive health, there are 

some stomach conditions that this acidic 

substance will only make worse. For 

instance, if you have H. pylori—the 

bacteria linked to ulcers—apple cider 

vinegar (and the acid it contains) can 

cause even more irritation, warns Abel. 

If you have any doubts about drinking 

ACV—regardless of the reason—consult 

your doctor beforehand. 

Additionally, you can use this 

super-substance to banish acne and dandruff, 

ease a sunburn, and for all sorts 

of other beauty benefits. But there’s a 

right and a wrong way to use ACV on 

your skin, too. Whether you’re using 

ACV as a toner, to remove blemishes, 

or to treat infections, it’s crucial that 

you dilute it and minimize the contact 

with your skin. 

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Pain comes with age doing many of the things we did with ease as a younger 

adult. 

Do Your Body Sounds Signal Trouble 

To Worry About? 


Sometimes it may feel or seem 

normal for the older population here on 

the mountain, but there may be other 

instances that a consult with your doctor 

may alleviate some concerning behaviors 

or situations. 

Belly Rumblings 

Why it happens: When your 

stomach is gurgling, and flatulence 

is an unwelcome reward for having 

healthfully increased your intake of 

fruits, vegetables and other foods that 

are high fiber, it can produce gas in 

your intestines. These symptoms can 

also be a sign of lactose intolerance, 

even if you’ve never had it before. We 

are all much more likely to become lactose 

intolerant after age 40 because as 

we get older, there’s a marked decrease 

in the amount of lactase (the enzyme 

needed to digest the lactose in milk and 

other dairy products) that’s produced 

in our intestines. 

Cause for Concern: Stomach 

gurgling that’s accompanied by abdominal 

pain and vomiting may be due 

to a gastrointestinal blockage, so be 

sure to consult your doctor if you have 

this blend of symptoms. For most people, 

stomach gurgling on its own isn’t 

anything to worry about. If intestinal 

rumblings are accompanied by gas 

pain, taking an over-the-counter medicine 

that contains simethicone — such 

as Gas-X, Mylanta or Maalox Plus — 

may help. 

Cracking Joints 

If your joints are talking back 

to you, “it’s not something to fear in 

and of itself,” says Joel Press, M.D., 

chief psychiatrist at the Hospital for 

Special Surgery in New York City. The 

sound could stem from air or gas bubbles 

being released in the synovial fluid 

around the joint, which is often the 

case when your wrists, knees, or feet 

crack. It could also be from a muscle 

or tendon snapping against the side of 

your anklebone or hip bone when you 

stretch your leg after sitting for a long 

time. By contrast, a grinding sound that 

occurs in your knees could be due to 

some joint degeneration. “When we get 

older, we all get wear and tear in our 

Lynette Eastwood 

joints — it’s like gray hair and wrinkles,” 

Press explains. “As cartilage 

wears down, you have less shock absorption 

so when two areas rub against 

each other, you may hear some noise.” 

Cause for Concern: The key 

question to ask yourself is, does the 

joint hurt when it makes noise? If it 

does, or if the joint is swollen, red or 

bruised, has limited mobility, or gets 

stuck or locked in place, those are signs 

of a problem. Joint noise accompanied 

by any of these symptoms may signal 

arthritis, an injury, or a movement 

problem in the joint. If such symptoms 

are present, see your primary care physician, 

a musculoskeletal specialist, a 

physiatrist, or an orthopedic surgeon. 

Snoring 

Why It Happens: When you 

sleep, air that flows by the floppy tissues 

and relaxed muscles at the back 

of your throat creates a vibrating effect 

that can produce snorting or rattling 

sounds. The aging process and alcohol 

use can amplify this effect, as they 

cause tissues to become even more lax. 

Plus, since people often tend to gain 

weight as they get older, they’re more 

likely to become noisy sleepers. It may 

be because if you end up with extra fat 

tissue around the upper airway in the 

neck, that can make the airway smaller 

and more likely to collapse while you 

sleep. Allergies or changes in nasal 

function, perhaps due to developing a 

deviated septum (the septum separates 

the nasal passages), also can cause you 

to breathe through your mouth more 

while you sleep, which can trigger 

snoring. 

Cause for Concern: Occasional 

snoring isn’t anything to worry about. 

But regular snoring has been linked 

with elevated blood pressure, and it’s a 

symptom of obstructive sleep apnea — 

a potentially serious disorder in which 

breathing repeatedly stops then restarts 

during sleep. If you’re always exhausted 

despite spending enough time in 

bed, or if your partner notices that you 

sometimes stop breathing when you are 

sleeping, gag or make choking sounds 

when you snore, see a sleep specialist 

or an otolaryngologist. If these conditions 

are left untreated, sleep apnea can 

increase your risk of high blood pressure, 

heart disease and stroke. 

Jaw Clicking 

Why It Happens: It can be due 

to inflammation of the muscles around 

the jaw joint, overextension of the jaw 

(if you open your mouth too wide), 

arthritis or a past injury. Altogether, 

these problems fall under the heading 

of TMD, or temporomandibular joint 

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dysfunction. You can hardly blame the 

joint, though, given that it gets a workout 

every time you talk, yawn or chew, 

which leads to wear and tear over time. 

Stress can make the problem worse, 

especially if you carry tension in this 

area during the day or grind your teeth 

at night. There are some medications 

that can cause you to grind your teeth. 

If your dentist determines your prescription 

medication is the cause, he or 

she may recommend Botox to alleviate 

this problem. 

Cause for Concern: If the 

clicking or popping is accompanied 

by pain, tenderness or locking of the 

jaw, schedule an appointment with 

your dentist. She or he might give you 

a special bite plate or mouth guard to 

wear at night or recommend anti-inflammatory 

pain medication (such as 

ibuprofen). If it turns out that your 

jaw is considerably out of whack, your 

dentist may recommend pain-relieving 

injections into the joint or surgery to 

restore proper alignment if your bite is 

asymmetrical. 


Local Area Churches 

Calvary Chapel Running Springs 

31575 Hilltop Blvd., (Hwy. 18) 


(909) 867-2907 

St Anne’s In The Mountains 

Catholic Church 

30480 Fredalba, Running Springs 

(909) 867-2832 

Springs of Life Church 

31960 Hilltop Blvd., 


(909) 809-4129 

\Calvary Chapel Christian Camp 

32355 Green Vly Lake Rd., 


(909) 867-4444 

Rim Of The World Community 

Church 

31116 Hilltop Blvd., (Hwy. 18) 


(909) 867-2911 

Running Springs Assembly-God 

2679 Secret Dr., 


(909) 867-5195 

Mountains Meditation Group 


(909) 838-8680 

Green Valley Lake Church 

648 Yukon Dr. 


909-420-5500 

Connecting People 

to Jesus 

Love God, Love Others, 

Serve the World 

Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, 


27415 School Rd. 

(Behind Rim High School) 

(909) 337-1412 

worship Services 

8 AM Informal Traditional 

9:30 AM Praise and Worship 

11 AM Traditional 

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 


Sunday 9:00 and 11:00 am 

Wednesday evening 7:00 pm 


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 


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 

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 


What’s The Best Time to Put Your Home on the Market? NOW! 

$349,000 

Adorable level open floor plan! A cool 

secret loft for kiddos, one bedroom features 

two built in bunk beds, bath located 

between two of the guest bedrooms and 

a master bedroom to one side with bath, 

inside laundry near kitchen. Fenced back 

yard. Detached two car garage 576 sq ft 

and rv parking. Great off street parking. 

Roof about 1 yr old and double pane windows., 

Close to the ski resort, biking and 

hiking! Sold AS IS! 

$429,900 

3 bed. 2 full baths incl. RV parking with 

waste dump. Parking for 10 vehicles. 3 

composite decks surround the home. New 

wood burning stove insert. Newer kitchen 

w/ granite countertops/island. Stainless 

steel cabinets, pull out drawers & lazy 

Susan built-ins. Stainless steel appliances, 

washer/dryer area in kitchen. Newer 

dual pane windows throughout. Central 

heat/A/C. Master bedroom has built-in 

sauna. Two more bedrooms and full bath. 

All bedrooms feature ceiling fans, built in 

closet organizers and wall mounted TV’s 

with wireless connections. Back yard has 

patio/outdoor spa tub/storage shed with solar 

lighting. Fruit trees/raised flower beds. 

$249,000 

This 1928 mountain cabin is located 

in the heart of Running Springs. Great 

commuter location. Big Foot pavers to 

the wide antique front door. Enter into 

the living room with beamed ceilings 

and knotty pine walls. The rustic rock 

fireplace in the living room. Two bedrooms 

and bathroom are all on one level. 

Kitchen has eat in dining leading to 

the wrap around deck. The build up area 

has laundry hookups and storage. This 

cabin fixer has so much potential for 

those willing to bring back the roaring 

20’s charm. 

$595,000 

Secluded up in the mountain with private 

Rd., and no neighbors. Beautiful views 

and over an acre of lush forest and boulders. 

Large front porch, and living room 

with a natural stone fireplace. Custom 

windows. gourmet kitchen, breakfast 

bar, upgraded appliances, granite counter 

top. Dining room has large pantry/laundry 

room. Enjoy the beautiful sunsets in 

this large sunny deck. Upstairs find two 

large master bedroom’s with lots of storage, 

loft area and relaxing upgraded full 

bath with tile surround tub, granite sink 

and counter top. 

$650,000 

Two homes on two lots, fronting two on 

two separate streets! First home offers, 

three bedrooms two full bath + Living 

room and or family room or extra 4th 

bedroom. Second property is 1920’s vintage 

fishing cottage fully remodeled with 

one bedroom three quarter bath and under 

500 sq.ft. Main house is 1840 sq. ft.. with 

upgrades. Large kitchen, new appliances, 

tile counter top. Living room offers high 

ceiling with tongue/groove throughout 

and rock fireplace. Large wrap-around 

deck with views. Large master bedroom 

and Jack & Jill full bath. Two extra bedrooms, 

laundry room and a full bath. Included 

double pane windows, alarm system,, 

Generac generator. 

$245,000 

The mountain getaway you’ve been 

dreaming of! This quaint home has it 

all, new paint, new carpet, new laminate 

flooring, new deck, single level 

and tons of parking. Step into an open 

living space with beamed ceiling, kitchen 

and large dining room with a ton of 

storage. Large laundry room with door 

out to a patio space with built in BBQ! 

3,666 Sq. Ft. lot next door is included 

as well. Perfect for full time, part time 

or Air BnB. 10 minutes to Snow Valley 

ski resort. 

$359,000 

Located in the Nordic Tract area of Running 

Springs. Updated throughout, on 

entry level you will find three good sized 

bedrooms, two remodeled baths and a 

laundry area. Upstairs is an open living 

room, kitchen, dining area and half bath. 

Living room has a rock faced fireplace 

with insert and slider leading out to deck 

where you can enjoy family get togethers 

and BBQ’s. Kitchen has granite counters, 

self closing drawers and view of valley 

from window. There is ample parking for 

several cars in driveway. 

$359,000 

View property! Amazing opportunity 

to make this home your own. Two 

bedrooms downstairs, loft/bedroom 

with 1/2 bath upstairs. Large deck 

to enjoy the amazing city views. All 

new flooring, new paint. Price includes 

lot next to home. Cozy fireplace 

in living room. Close to ski resorts, 

hiking trails and much more. 

Local Lender 

$550,000 

This is a very unique property for the 

mountains. Surrounded by trees this 

property includes 3 lots in total for over 

1/2 acre all terraced, fenced and gated. 

Remodeled in 1992. On upper level are 

living room, kitchen, a master suite with 

walk-in closet, pocket door to bathroom 

and another bedroom and bath. Kitchen 

has a bay window, tin ceiling, granite 

counters, stainless appliances, a deep 

corner pantry. Lower level has another 

master bedroom and a family room. 

Two sheds on property one for storage 

and one could be used as a remote office. 

$399,000 

Great investment property, Two 

units each with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. 

Located in the hub of the San Bernardino 

Mountains. Right off the 

Running Springs Exit. Close to ski 

resorts, hiking and more. 

$239,000 

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. 

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(909) 867-9772 

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