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TIME TO STEP UP & DONATE TO RIM COMMUNITIES SCHOLARHSIPS FOR OUR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS

 

Rim of the World Communities Scholarship Council has encouraged all Rim High School, Rim Virtual Academy and Mountain High School Seniors to apply for Community Scholarships for college, trade or vocational schools, which may be used to help cover tuition, books or other student fees. Scholarship amounts range from $500.00 to $2,500.00, depending on the donations we receive from our community.

Since 1957, Rim of the World Communities Scholarship Council has been providing monetary assistance to our local high school seniors. The Council is proud to have awarded 54 scholarships to 2024 RHS Graduating Seniors for a total amount of $43,000.00. The Council hopes to raise even more scholarship monies this year from our generous community members, businesses and local organizations, so our high school seniors will have the financial assistance and encouragement to help them as they continue their education and training.

Rim of the World Communities Scholarship Applications along with Letters of Recommendation have been submitted by seniors and interviews are scheduled. Scholarship awards will be given out to RHS and RVA Seniors at Senior Award Night on May 19, 2025 in the RHS Performing Arts Center at 6 P.M. Scholarship awards will be given to MHS Seniors at the MHS Graduation Ceremony on June 9, 2025. Scholarship donors will be invited to attend this exciting event.
The ROWCSC is proud and grateful to be one of the recipients of the Annual Ted Roy Charity Foundation Golf Tournament. Generous scholarships are provided every year, and we sincerely thank the Board of the Ted Roy Charity Foundation for their donations.

The ROWCSC is reaching out and encouraging any and all donations from our caring and generous community members, businesses, clubs and service organizations across the mountain. If you would like to donate for a “full scholarship” in the amount of $500.00 or more presented in your name, your family’s name, your business name, club or service organization, please contact the ROWCSC below. Our Council is a 501C3, so please consult with your legal or financial advisors regarding tax deductions.

If you are interested in donating towards a scholarship or creating a “Memorial Scholarship” to honor a loved one, please contact ROWCSC, PO Box 1816, Blue Jay, CA 92317, email us at rimscholarshipcouncil@gmail.com or call 909 337-2997

PLEASE DONATE NOW – OUR STUDENTS NEED YOUR HELP!

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ATTENTION ALL HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS

IT’S TIME TO APPLY FOR COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIPS –

DEADLINE FOR RECOMMENDATION LETTERS MARCH 21, 2025

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS MARCH 28, 2025

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Rim of the World Communities Scholarship Council is encouraging all high school seniors to apply for Community Scholarships for college, trade or vocational school scholarships. Scholarship amounts range from $500.00 to $2,500.00 depending on the donations we receive from our community. Scholarships may be used for both college or trade/vocational school to help cover tuition, books or other student fees.

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Applications are available to download right now on the Rim High School Scholarship webpage  https//www.rimsd.k12.ca.us/10520_2.  Hard copies of the scholarship application are available at the RHS Counseling Office for RHS seniors. If you have any questions, please reach out to Lisa Mills at_lisa mills@rimsd.k12.ca.us  Mountain High School seniors will be emailed applications directly and hard copies will also be available to pick in the MHS Front Office.

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Rim Communities Scholarship Applications along with Letters of Recommendation are due by 2 P.M. on Friday, March 28, 2025 at the RHS College & Career Center for RHS seniors, and the same deadline applies for MHS seniors to deliver their Scholarship Application and Letters of Recommendation to the MHS Front Office.

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Since 1957, Rim of the World Communities Scholarship Council has been providing monetary assistance to our local graduates.  The Council is proud to have awarded 54 scholarships to 2024 RHS Graduating Seniors for a total amount of $43,000.00. The Council hopes to raise even more scholarship monies this year from our generous community members and local organizations, so our high school seniors will have the financial assistance and encouragement to help them as they continue their education.

Scholarship awards will be given out to RHS Seniors at Senior Scholarship Night on May 19, 2025 in the RHS Performing Arts Center at 6 P.M. Scholarship awards will be given to MHS Seniors at the MHS Graduation Ceremony on June 9, 2025. 

The Council is a 501C3 and encourage all donations from community members.  Please consult with your legal or financial advisors regarding tax deductions.

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If you are interested in donating towards a scholarship or creating a memorial scholarship to honor a loved one or family member, please contact ROWCSC, PO Box 1816, Blue Jay, CA 92317 or email us at rimscholarshipcouncil@gmail.com or call 909 337-2997.

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APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MARCH 28th - PLEASE DONATE NOW!

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​​San Manuel Band of Mission Indians awards $300,000 Capacity Building Grant
to MCH Foundation

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Mountains Community Hospital (MCH) Foundation has been awarded a $300,000 capacity-building grant by the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians. This grant will help strengthen the MCH Foundation so it can grow its fundraising capabilities and be even more of an asset to MCH as it embarks on a major construction project and strives to provide the highest quality healthcare possible to the residents and visitors of the Rim of the World Communities.

"I'm honored to receive this grant from the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians because it means they believe in us and think that with proper investment, we have the potential to raise more money to help the hospital better meet the health needs of the community," said Kim McGuire, Foundation Executive Director. "While our current fundraising success is an endorsement of the community's support for the hospital, we are hitting the ceiling with what we can achieve due to our current structure and strategy. Their grant will help us grow our fundraising team and focus our efforts on fundraising activities with the greatest return on investment." 

In today's healthcare landscape, hospital margins are shrinking, and Mountains Community Hospital has less and less money to reinvest in services, equipment, buildings, and personnel. These small margins mean that hospitals can keep their doors open but have less ability to grow and improve. Healthcare organizations and their CEOs are turning to philanthropy as a way to make improvements. 

To meet the community's health needs and the State's 2030 seismic deadline, the hospital plans to build a new acute care wing and emergency department and expand our skilled nursing facility. MCH has secured a low-interest loan from USDA for $48,500,000. The project's estimated cost is $70,000,000, so we will make up the difference through hospital savings and philanthropy. 

"On behalf of the Foundation, we are more than grateful for this grant and the many years of support from the Tribe. Thank you for understanding how vital the hospital is to the community and for giving us the start-up money to grow our reach and achieve impact," said Peter Venturini, Foundation Board President.

For more information about the grant or the impending construction, please contact Kim McGuire, Foundation Executive Director at kimberly.mcguire@mchcares.com.

About the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians is a federally-recognized Indian tribe located on the San Manuel Indian Reservation near Highland, California. San Manuel exercises its inherent sovereign right of self-governance and provides essential services for its citizens by building infrastructure, maintaining civil services, and promoting social, economic and cultural development. As the Indigenous people of the San Bernardino highlands, passes, valleys, mountains and high deserts, the Serrano people of San Manuel have called this area home since time immemorial and are committed to remaining a productive partner in the San Bernardino region. For more information, visit http://www.sanmanuel-nsn.gov

About Mountains Community Hospital Foundation
The MCH Foundation’s mission is to secure healthcare for the mountain community by providing consistent financial support to Mountains Community Hospital. Many rural community hospitals are little more than first aid stations, and in this cost-cutting environment, many have had to end services altogether, forcing remote populations to face long drives when they need medical attention. However, thanks to gifts from community members and charitable foundations, Mountains Community Hospital is not only surviving, but thriving, and continuing to add services for the people who depend on it.

The Foundation has raised more than $7,400,000 over the past 10 years. The Foundation has funded much-needed equipment and improvements such as:
•    Patient waiting and registration areas
•    Surgical cameras
•    Video laryngoscope for intubations
•    Gait trainer for Physical Therapy
•    3D Mammography Machine
•    Clorox UV Machine
•    80-slice CT Scanner for the Radiology Department
•    Ultrasound Machine for the Radiology Department
•    12-seat activity van and truck for our Skilled Nursing Facility’s residents
•    Automated External Defibrillator (AED) for our Skilled Nursing Facility
•    Fully adjustable electric beds for our Skilled Nursing Facility and Medical/Surgical Nursing Unit
•    Financial support for a $6 million seismic strengthening project mandated by the state

Celebrating our new front entrance with donors, government officials and Lake Arrowhead Chamber members.

Donations and grants help the hospital keep pace with technology. Check out our new defibrillators!

Over 300 donors supporting the hospital at our annual fundraising gala, Le Grand Picnic.

New acute care wing and emergency department scheduled
to break ground in late 2025.

Copyright © 2025 Mountains Community Hospital Foundation, All rights reserved.
You are receiving this email because of your interest in Mountains Community Hospital.

Our mailing address is:
Mountains Community Hospital Foundation

PO Box 1493

Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352-1493
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SENIOR CENTER NEEDS ASSESSMENT

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The Lake Arrowhead Rotary Foundation is exploring the establishment of a Lake Arrowhead Senior Center in Lake Arrowhead to enable physical activity via low-cost yoga, dance, tai chi and other activities to enrich the lives of Seniors and others, especially important in the winter months.

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In order to achieve this vision, the Lake Arrowhead Rotary Foundation has approved the formation of a new non-profit, The Lake Arrowhead Rotary Senior Center. We are excited to announce that our new non-profit is actively seeking contributions in two significant ways. Firstly, we are conducting a comprehensive needs assessment to shape our concept based on community input. We will be hosting community meetings where you can voice your ideas.  Two meetings set up are: Wednesday May 15th at 5:30 P.M.  and Saturday May 18th at 10:30 A.M.  The meetings will be hosted in the Alpine Escrow community room in the Blue Jay Mall in Blue Jay.  We invite you to share your valued input on the formation of a new Senior Center in Lake Arrowhead.

Secondly, we are in search of a building within Lake Arrowhead to serve as the heart of our operations. We welcome donations of a building or offers of a long-term lease to help us realize this vision.

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If you are interested in participating or have suggestions regarding a potential location, please reach out to the Lake Arrowhead Rotary Senior Center board. You can contact us at 949-300-3616 or via email at lakearrowheadseniors@gmail.com. Your support and involvement are invaluable to us as we work towards creating a center that truly reflects and serves our community's needs.

 

This groundbreaking initiative is set to improve senior living and community interaction in Lake Arrowhead. The vision for a possible Lake Arrowhead Rotary Senior Center is to be more than just a venue for the elderly; it aspires to become a vibrant hub where local organizations, community members, and seniors can engage in a wide range of activities and collaborative endeavors, which is especially important to our community during the winter months.

 

The mission of the Lake Arrowhead Rotary Senior Center is ambitious and inclusive: to serve as a community nexus that promotes health and wellness, encourages physical fitness, offers mental enrichment activities and more. Beyond catering to the senior population, the center aims to be a dynamic communal space, allowing seniors and youth to come together, share, and grow.

 

Joyce Eckert, representing the newly established executive board, shared a comprehensive vision for the initiative: "Our aspirations reach far beyond just creating a space for seniors to gather. We envision the Lake Arrowhead Rotary Senior Center as a cornerstone for meeting the physical and mental health needs of our valued senior community. This center will be a hub for nurturing relationships, building collaborative networks, and improving life for all residents of Lake Arrowhead."

In an effort to tailor its offerings to the community's needs, the center's executive board is conducting a comprehensive needs assessment. The goal is to gather insights and feedback from local residents to ensure the center's activities and services align with the community's interests and requirements. Residents are encouraged to participate in the survey available online at www.lakearrowheadseniors.org or pick up a physical copy at various community gathering spots. "We are committed to making the Lake Arrowhead Rotary Senior Center a reflection of our community's values, interests, and needs," the spokesperson added. "Your input is invaluable to us as we shape a center that not only serves our seniors but enriches our entire mountain community."

 

The center also extends an invitation to individuals interested in contributing more directly to its development. Those wishing to participate in focus groups or who have questions about the center and its mission can reach out via email at lakearrowheadseniors@gmail.com.

 

Help us open the doors to the new Lake Arrowhead Rotary Senior Center, where it can stand as testament to the community's dedication to its senior members and a promise of a more interconnected, vibrant, and supportive community for all. 

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PFAS INFORMATION FROM THE LACSD WEBSITE

LACSD is committed to providing water that meets or exceeds all state and federal water quality standards at the lowest possible cost for our customers. As part of this commitment, LACSD continually monitors the water that we deliver to ensure it meets or exceeds all state and federal standards. In 2023, LACSD started testing its drinking water for PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) in accordance with guidelines from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). We found that some of these chemicals are present in our  drinking water and the District is acting quickly to reduce these levels. We will continue to update the public on our PFAS Updates page. Additional information can be found on our PFAS FAQ page.

An update was provided at our Board of Directors meeting held on January 23, 2024. You can access the video here.

Regulations require a full year of sample results to determine contaminant levels but LACSD is actively working in advance of that to install treatment systems that will remove PFAS from the drinking water. We have contracted with an engineer who has experience designing PFAS removal for other water agencies. We have also submitted an application to the state of California for assistance with funding the project.

Separately, LACSD is independently sampling the watershed to try to identify where the PFAS is coming from. Below is a map that indicates where we have taken samples so far. Most of the results are still pending. The majority of these samples are not required by regulators but it is our passion to serve our community and protect our precious resources. So far, we have learned that Lake Arrowhead has higher concentrations of PFAS than groundwater does. Certain tributaries have higher results than others. Click here to see raw water and groundwater sample results. These are not drinking water samples. When we receive additional results, we will post them on our PFAS Updates page.

Click here to see the most recent raw and groundwater results as of 1/30/2024. These results are consistent with prior sampling.

It is now more critical than ever that we work together to ensure that no polluted water enters into any stream, creek bed or drainage, including laundry wash water. Many textiles have PFAS which is released into the water. Also, do not dump water with any amount of paint or solvents. Please notify LACSD immediately to report any concerns or if you notice any unauthorized discharges to our waterways at (909) 336-7100 or email us at CustServ@lakearrowheadcsd.com.

SAN BERNARDINO, CA – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is alerting the public that construction contractors will continue emergency work requiring flagging and lane closure operations on State Route 18 at various locations.

 

WEEKDAY WORK is scheduled at State Route 18 (SR-18) from Thursday, January 4 through Thursday, January 11, 2024. Work will occur Monday through Friday from Upper Waterman Canyon to near Crest Forest Dr. from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. No work is scheduled on Friday, January 12 in observance of the holiday. Note: Closures are dependent on contractor receiving proper materials for each job function. They can be changed or canceled at any time.

 

Drivers please note that SOUTH-BOUND (SB) LANE #2 will be CLOSED at Upper Waterman Canyon. Also, one-lane traffic control will be in place from just east of the SR-138 junction to near Crest Forest Dr. A pilot vehicle will be on site to direct traffic. Please proceed with caution and wait for the pilot vehicle to escort you through the designated zone.

LOCAL RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES: Work equipment will transport material and may cause traffic delays at various locations along the route. Plan to avoid delays. Remember that noise may occur at and surrounding the construction zone.

 

NOTE: Remember to follow the posted speed limit on routes near the work areas following Construction Work Zone Speed Limit Reduction provisions.

 

Please remember to slow down for the cone zone, be mindful of work along the route, and take precautions in flagging zones. Work will require flagging operations from Monday through Friday.

 

Know before you go! To stay on top of roadwork in the Inland Empire go to Caltrans District 8 and sign up for commuter alerts. Follow us for the latest information on Facebook and Twitter. To assist in planning your commute, view live traffic conditions using QuickMap.



For those with sensory disabilities requiring alternate formats (i.e. Braille, large print, sign language interpreter, etc.) and those needing information in a language other than English, please contact Public Affairs at 909-383-4631 or TTY 711.

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PFAS INFORMATION FROM ARROWHEAD WOODS INFORMED

 

RE: THE PROSPERITY OF LAKE ARROWHEAD. PFAS UPDATE.

Dear Arrowhead Woods Property Owners,

 

LACSD HAS IGNORED THE REPAIR OF THE SEWER INFRASTRUCTURE IN LAKE ARROWHEAD AND SURROUNDING THE LAKE FOR A VERY LONG TIME.
 

LACSD’s Game of Whack-A-Mole. The sewer infrastructure problems faced in Lake Arrowhead are growing and running away from LACSD. No one believes that LACSD can complete its planned repair/rehabilitation process within the next two years. At its current pipe repair/rehabilitation rate of .5 mile per year it will take 320 years. This is governmental procrastination and mismanagement at its finest.  It is a repair schedule calculated to leave the sewer problems to the next twenty LACSD Boards while this LACSD Board spends money on pet projects and salaries and our drinking water, our health and our property values are in jeopardy.

Having virtually ignored its collapsing sewer system, LACSD now finds that it has spent all of its money on pet projects like the corporate parking yard by the Mountain Community Hospital (6 million), an attempted Solar Farm in the City of Hesperia for energy generation (City of Hesperia Sued), the failed takeover of AWAC (Public Said No Way), outrageous salaries and general mismanagement. This would be synonymous to a homeowner installing a BBQ island and a hot tub in the backyard when the roof has failed and rain is flooding the house. A conscious decision has been made to put "lipstick on a pig" and let the problem fester and grow for the next guy to deal with. LACSD needs to stick to sewer and water and stop having delusions of grandeur and aspiration for power by attempting to steer themselves into creating a future quasi-city hall which will swallow adjacent communities and allow it to dominate as a “Greater Lake Arrowhead”. Time to stop daydreaming and wake up... 

Property Owners must step up and get involved because LACSD is currently being steered in the wrong direction and the proverbial cliff is up ahead. The steering wheel needs to be turned. LACSD can install a dozen filtration plants; Homeowners can install 10,000 home filters; but the lake will be irreparably contaminated. The fish in the lake will most likely also be contaminated. These contaminants are not going anywhere, anytime soon. It is our belief that real estate prices, dock prices and our general way of life will be affected in the foreseeable future.
 

Please, go to the link below to learn everything you need to know about the PFAS contamination and the District’s game of hide and seek with the authorities and the Public. Your health and pocketbook depend on it.

 

www.ArrowheadWoodsInformed.com/PFAS

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LAKE ARROWHEAD COMMUNITIES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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Lake Arrowhead Communities Chamber of Commerce announces the results of the 2023 Board of Directors election, by majority vote of the Chamber Membership. New Directors are scheduled to serve a 3-year term 2024-2026.  Membership will get to meet the Board of Directors at the Lake Arrowhead Chamber’s Annual Membership Meeting in early 2024.

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Meet the Newly-Elected Chamber Board Members

Derek D. Bobadilla

Owner - Bobadilla Finance Team Home Loans

Real Estate Home Loans & Mortgage Industry

Derek is currently the owner of Bobadilla Finance Team Home Loans in Lake Arrowhead where they provide loans and mortgage transactions in 34 states. He was recognized as the Top 10 producing mortgage broker in both Unit & Volume among

2,300 of his broker peers. Derek is committed to providing his clients with the highest quality mortgage loan services by offering the personal service of a mortgage broker with the full services of a large bank. He serves as a Board Member for the Realtor Association-Affiliates, and volunteers for Toys for Tots, Operation Christmas Child, and Rebuilding Together. His extensive background includes being a Mortgage Broker, financial advisor, expertise in real estate, investor trends, and business development. Derek enjoys collaboration with entrepreneurs and business owners. He and his family reside in the Lake Arrowhead area where they enjoy sports and outdoor activities.

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Sandra Koos

Co-Owner K & E Promotions

Sales & Marketing Industry

Sandra is currently the Co-Owner of K & E Promotions, a sales and marketing company that offers procurement service for promotional products from manufacturers. She is currently a Board Member and Marketing Director of the Rim

of the World Historical Society and the Editor of the Mountain Chronicles Newsletter. Her volunteer service has included UCLA Mountain Bruins, Rim of the World Interpretive Association and Heaps Peak Arboretum, Mountain Jewish Community, Women’s Club of Lake Arrowhead, the Blue Jay Parade, and LACCC. Sandra’s background and experience in marketing and advertising originated in New York City and Los Angeles. She and her husband and business partner Terry Ebert moved to the mountain community 15 years ago. Sandra enjoys gardening, playing Mah Jongg, hiking with their dogs, and following the Formula-1 Indy Car Racing Series.

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Brad Lofland

General Manager - SkyPark at Santa’s Village

LACCC Leadership Circle Member

Brad is currently a Board Member of the Lake Arrowhead Communities Chamber of Commerce serving since January 2021. He is the General Manager and head of marketing for SkyPark at Santa’s Village where he oversees the daily operations of the park, including staff management, guest services, safety protocol, and financial budgeting. Also managing the marketing strategy and campaigns, he works closely with mountain community leaders to promote non-profit organizations with fundraisers and special events. Under Brad’s direction, SkyPark’s social media following grew to 100k followers in a few short years. Before joining the team at SkyPark, Brad was a U.S. Army Combat Medic and Paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division. Brad, along with his wife, Jamie, and three children, love to go for RV vacations and have called the San Bernardino mountains home for almost ten years.

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Chad Logan

Owner - Logan Construction & Premier Property Maintenance

Construction &Property Maintenance Industry

LACCC Leadership Circle Member

Chad is currently the owner and CEO of Logan Construction, a full-service general contracting company serving California, Arizona, and Nevada. Since 2002, he has led Logan Construction in providing all types and phases of residential, commercial, and recreational construction. He also owns Premier Property Maintenance that provides

professional interior and exterior maintenance services that preserve, protect, and improve property values. Plus, he has a local snow removal service company called Next Level Snow Services. Chad has an extensive background in the construction industry, from small home remodels and custom homes to large commercial developments. Chad and his wife have invested in 4 businesses in the mountain communities, including a Showroom in Blue Jay and Snow Removal. They service several of the main shopping centers and Homeowner’s Associations in the area and are known for reconstructing the Lake Arrowhead Deli and Jensen’s Blue Jay, post- storm. Chad’s charitable work includes Homeless Outreach, Board member of the Paso Robles Youth Sports Council and Paso Cares. Chad and his wife enjoy getting

more involved in the mountain communities.

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Paul Medawar

General Manager - Lake Arrowhead Resort and Spa

Hospitality & Asset Management

Paul is currently the General Manager of the Lake Arrowhead Resort and Spa where he commits to cultivating a practical approach to management with a focus on controlling costs, team involvement, and guest services. His extensive hotel career spans over 33 years of hospitality and asset management. Paul is a son of immigrant parents from Egypt, and at a young age he began honing his skill in construction while assisting his father in his construction business before trying his hand in the

hotel business. At the age of 17, he started in the hotel business as a lobby attendant and worked his way up the ladder. Paul is a Certified Hotel Administrator (CHA), credentialed through the California Hotel & Lodging Association. Paul has served on other Boards of Directors including Del Sol Rotary, Cupertino Chamber of Commerce,

and the Greater ABA Innkeepers Association. A native of Southern California, Paul is new to the Lake Arrowhead community where he is getting more involved in our business community. His guiding principle is “never let good enough be good

enough”. Paul and his wife of 23 years have an 18-year-old daughter and two dogs, and he is an avid sports junkie and die-hard Dodgers fan.

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Scott Rindenow

Owner - LakeArrowhedNews.com

Television & Media Industry Current Lake Arrowhead Chamber Government

Affairs Committee

Scott is currently the owner and founder of LakeArrowheadNews.com with 8 local Facebook pages including Rim Mountain Traffic which combined have over 20,000 subscribers. He has served 12 years on the Lake Arrowhead Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) with the last 5 years elected as Council Chair. He designed and manages the local website rimspecialathletes.org and also manages the Lake Arrowhead Meals on Wheels website. He produced educational videos for the Arrowhead Lake Association Lake Safety Committee. Scott is currently a member of the Lake Arrowhead Chamber Government Affairs Committee (GAC) and is actively driving forward the community Highway 173 Reopening project. Scott has an extensive background in Television News and Journalism, received 7 Emmy Awards, Los Angeles Press Club and Associated Press Awards, and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Directors Guild of America. He has lived in Lake Arrowhead since 1992.

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Tricia DuFour

Former LACCC Chairwoman

Owner & Marketing Director - Arrowhead Pine Rose Cabins

LACCC Leadership Circle Member

Tricia is currently a Board Member of the Lake Arrowhead Communities Chamber of Commerce serving since the ‘90’s and was the Chamber’s Chairperson for 5 years during the term 2018 to 2022. She and her husband Dave are the owners of historic Arrowhead Pine Rose Cabins in Twin Peaks. They bought the property in 1993 and have renovated, preserved, and added properties to the cabin resort including a beautiful rustic wedding venue that has attracted media attention. Tricia has a strong background in marketing and community relations, she created the family-friendly “Pine Cone Festival '' in 2006 that has grown into a SoCal Mountain annual tradition. She and Dave raised three children in our local community, and now have grandchildren, many third generation growing up in the mountain communities. The DuFour family believes that business growth is nurtured through community involvement and local real estate and economic development. 

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Dr. Ken Witte

Co-Founder - Twin Peaks Farmer’s Market

Retired Educator & Administrator

 Ken is currently a Board Member of the Lake Arrowhead Communities Chamber of Commerce serving since 2019 where he cultivates an ever-increasing sphere of influence for the Chamber through his extensive government and educational relationships. Ken started the “San Bernardino County Economic Development Tours” in the mountain communities that have now spread throughout all the Unincorporated Area Chambers. He is a very active community leader as a volunteer for the American Red Cross, Chairman of the Dam Committee overseeing Papoose Lake Dam and MacKay Park, Meals on Wheels, a member of the Elks Lodge in Rimforest, and long-time Secretary of the Masonic Lodge in Twin Peaks. For years he volunteered for the Rim of the World Interpretative Association (ROWIA) directly working at Heaps Peak Arboretum. When he is not tutoring our local students and working with the Rim Honor Society, he regularly volunteers at the LACCC Office greeting guests as a tourism concierge. Ken comes from a 3rd generation Central Valley family that inspires his philosophy of doing for others. Ken and his wife Virgie who is President of the Soroptimist have lived in the community since 2011.

 

The Newly Elected Members will be Joining the Current LACCC Board of Directors

Cecilia Ponce de Leon 

Real Estate Agent - Owner CAPRE Realty & Alpine Mountaineer

Serving LACCC Board since 2021

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Josh Martin

General Manager Lake Arrowhead Village

Serving LACCC Board since 2022

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Darren Diess

Owner The Boat Yard - On the Mountain Marine Storage Services

Serving LACCC Board since 2023

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Jileen Pattison

MPower Mortgage, Inc.

Serving LACCC Board since 2023

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Corina Colan

Attorney - The Law Office of Corina I. Colan

Serving LACCC Board since 2022

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Matt Weiss

Marketing Director

Benchmark Pyramid Luxury & Lifestyle

Serving LACCC Board since 2022

MIKE PATE NEW ALA GM

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The Arrowhead Lake Association announced the following on their website:

 

The Arrowhead Lake Association is pleased to announce that Mike Pate has been selected as General Manager of the ALA and will be assuming his position on Monday, October 16, 2023. The extensive search process yielded nearly 300 applicants.
 
Mike is a Cal Poly San Louis Obispo graduate with a BA in Speech Communication focusing on Public Speaking and Political Science. He is also a Certified Leadership Trainer. He has an impressive working career spanning more than 40 years with a wealth of experience as a CEO, Vice President, Board Member, Business Owner, Publisher, and Director. Mike has been a mountain resident for more than 20 years and for most of that time was CEO of the entity that operated Lake Gregory Regional Park as well as facilities in three other states, where he oversaw a workforce with 200+ seasonal and full-time employees and an eight-figure budget.
 
David Dahl, President of the Arrowhead Lake Association, would like to thank the ALA Board of Directors and ALA members Marilyn Dishell, Tony O’Keefe, Tony Manos, and Andy Sedlak, as well as the Board Executive Committee for their tireless efforts working with Wayne Austin to identify such an exceptional candidate. Mike can be contacted at 909-337-2595 ext. 111 or by email at MPate@ala-ca.org.

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August 17, 2022 

District:  Headquarters 

Contact: Will Arnold 

Contact: Tamie McGowen 

Phone:    (916) 956-0633 

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

 

Caltrans QuickMap Push Notifications Now Available

New App Feature Alerts Drivers to Nearby Road Closures and Emergencies

 

SACRAMENTO — Caltrans has launched a new push notification feature on its QuickMap app that allows drivers to automatically receive real-time notifications about nearby road closures, emergencies and other traffic updates.  

 

“With this new QuickMap upgrade, Californians now can receive instant traffic notifications based on their location,” said Caltrans Director Tony Tavares. “Drivers can use this information to adjust their plans when needed, compare route options, save time and travel safely to their destinations.”

 

Caltrans’ QuickMap is a mobile app and website available to the public at no cost for travel planning. QuickMap provides immediate traffic information, including traffic speed, lane and road closures due to construction and maintenance activities, emergency incidents, electronic highway message sign content, rest area locations, camera snapshots, and active chain control requirements.

 

The new QuickMap push notification feature allows travelers to opt-in to receive location-based alerts on their mobile devices. When a device with the QuickMap app enters an area within 10 miles of a road closure or other traffic-related event, a pop-up message will appear alerting travelers of the incident, including time, location and reason for closure.

 

Caltrans reminds drivers to use their mobile device responsibly, including only in hands-free mode when operating a vehicle. Using your cell phone while driving is not only dangerous, but also illegal. In California, drivers 18 and older can only use their phones in a hands-free manner, such as speaker phone or voice commands, but never while holding it.

 

For more information, and to use the new feature, download the QuickMap app onto your phone or visit QuickMap.dot.ca.gov.

 

UPDATE:

A final approval vote of the newly revised ordinance was reached by the Board of Supervisors at their December 14th  meeting. On December 7, the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the San Bernardino County Light Trespass Ordinance. The ordinance was first introduced to the San Bernardino County Planning Commission on February 4 of this year. Since that time there have been several workshops and meetings and on September 9, the San Bernardino County Planning Commission recommended approval to the Board of Supervisors. This initiative will regulate light trespass and outdoor lighting to minimize direct glare and light pollution that interfere with residents’ ability to enjoy the benefits of our night sky. To protect dark skies, the ordinance establishes reasonable outdoor lighting curfews and enforces limits on how bright lighting can be. 

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The initiative will gradually take effect over the next two years. Commercial and industrial properties must comply within 18 months, while all other properties will have 24 months.

 

For additional information, please call 909-387-8311 or you may visit the San Bernardino County Land Use Services website.

 

 

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION UNANIMOUSLY APPROVES NEW DARK SKY ORDINANCE

 

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif., — September 09, 2021.  After much discussion and input from concerned residents and members of the County Staff, the San Bernardino County Planning Commission voted 5 to 0 to approve the new proposed County Ordinance on Light Pollution.  The proposed new Ordinance will now be sent to the County Board of Supervisors for its approval. If approved by the Supervisors, the new Ordinance will replace the current Ordinance on Light Pollution in the County. Lake Arrowhead News will update this story when more information becomes available.

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Click Here For The Link To The Ordinance

Southern California Edison's in-house meteorologists and fire scientist (https://energized.edison.com/stories/groundbreaking-technology-accurately-predicts-wildfire-spread) are once again forecasting extreme fire weather conditions in 2021 that will affect our communities located in high fire risk areas as early as May. SCE is committed to completing more grid hardening work and improving operations that would result in reducing the number of customers impacted by PSPS events. They would also like Mountain Residents to know about their Medical Baseline program that provides reduced electricity rates to qualified customers to help offset the cost of operating medical equipment or devices. In addition, they are increasing enrollment in their Critical Care Back-up Battery (CCBB) program that offers eligible Medical Baseline customers a free portable backup battery to power medical devices in the event of a power outage.

 

SCE representatives are available to answer any questions you might have related to their customer programs including California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) and Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA) as well as our clean energy efforts. They have identified 72 circuits for expedited grid hardening; these circuits experienced four or more de-energizations since 2019. There are circuit-specific plans for these circuits and have identified work that will be completed by October to reduce the need for PSPS events.

 

Here are some links for background information on PSPS:

 

Learn about SCE's wildfire mitigation efforts and where customers can sign up for alerts at: https://www.sce.com/safety/wildfire, https://www.sce.com/wildfire/wildfire-mitigation-efforts 

 

Public Safety Power Shutoffs interactive map for information during emergencies: https://www.sce.com/wildfire/psps 

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Tips for customers to prepare for a power outage: https://www.sce.com/outage-center/preparing-for-outages 

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To help residents save water, LACSD has partnered with Dropcountr to provide an app for homeowners to track water usage and reduce leaks. The free Dropcountr app will allow LACSD customers to track their hourly water use, receive leak alerts,  connect with utility alerts and rebates and receive direct support. Dropcountr is available as an app on Android and Apple phones and on the web.

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