Volume 9 Number 3

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Volume 9 Number 3

A publication of Mountain C.A.R.E. (http://www.mtncare.com)
Bear Facts Staff
Paul Tetreault
Editor
Shirley Bauer
Advertising Director
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Mountain C.A.R.E.
President’s Message
Summer 2015 Volume 9 Issue 3
presents images from several web cameras intended
to show current road conditions as a community
safety service. The web camera project has been a
success. Whenever we have inclement weather, the
by Jeff Schaefer
website receives notable spikes in traffic from those
This year marks the 25th wanting to see current road and weather conditions.
anniversary of Mountain Just last December alone the website served more
C.A.R.E. Our core mission than 10,000 visitors.
remains the same today as it
was in 1990 and that mission While we no longer supply the recycle bins as we
is to educate members of did in the early days, because the local sanitation
our communities about local company now fulfills that need, we continue to
environmental concerns and coordinate the annual Canyon Clean-Up event.
the need to restore and During Canyon Clean-Up, extra dumpsters are
obtained, recycle stations made available, and
preserve the environment for future generations.
dozens and sometimes hundreds of volunteers
While our primary objectives remain unchanged,
pick up trash and clean up graffiti in and near our
our methods and tactics have evolved over the years
communities.
to accommodate changing issues and take advantage
of advances in technology.
Looking forward, the future of Mountain C.A.R.E.
This newsletter (The Bear Facts) remains our looks bright given the extensive support we receive
primary communication channel, as it has been since from those who donate their time, money, skills,
the very beginning. A few years ago we created the talents, or other resources to support our activities.
website www.mtncare.com, where we maintain a On behalf of our enthusiastic and dedicated Board of
calendar of community events. The website also Directors, we thank you for your support.
Who Are We?
...We Are You
by Paul Tetreault, Bear Facts Editor
Twenty five years... it seems like a long time.
Mountain C.A.R.E. has been continually serving
this community for a quarter of a century now,
and some of you may ask, “Who are you?” Well,
we are you. We are citizens, residents, town folk
like you who hope to serve these communities by
keeping the conversation going about keeping our
canyon, our mountains, our creeks and trees clean,
alive, and cared for. The Board of Directors is
not Mountain C.A.R.E., it is all of the folks who
pitch in during Canyon Clean-Up, all those who
contribute content to this publication, all those
who lend a hand to neighbors who need some help
from time to time. It’s you. One of the things that
make our three towns of Angelus Oaks, Forest Falls
and Mountain Home Village so great is the caring
attitude we have for each other and our home here
in nature. All those activities may not be under the
banner of this particular organization. For example,
the chain gang who goes up to the picnic grounds
every night to chain up the dumpsters in an attempt
to remind the bears that there is nothing here for
them to eat. Or Souper Thursday where anyone in
town can come for a free meal from time to time.
But all those activities, as well as those Mountain
C.A.R.E. sponsors directly, like the web-cams and
the welcome packets, should remind everyone up
here, that we are in this together and we are stronger
when we work together and have fun together. If
you haven’t already, I highly encourage you to find
your niche up here and lend a hand, be part of the
goings-on and you’ll see, you’ll get a lot more out
of it than you think.
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The History of the Canyon
25 Years of Mountain C.A.R.E.
by Shannon Wray
1990 was the 20th anniversary of Earth Day and the environment
was on the world stage. In Forest Falls, Karen Anderson, her
husband, Sven, and their group of friends, “found ourselves
discussing such subjects as global warming, rainforest destruction,
air pollution and toxic waste disposal and we began to realize
that we knew very little about these subjects.” After reading
about Earth Day 1990, Karen decided to initiate an event for our
mountain communities. Her goal was to educate people about how
to contribute to the health of the planet at our local level. But the
questions she faced were, “How do we begin?” and “How can we
get people involved?” Karen explained, “I had a brainstorm that
if I could get something to each of the 822 homes in our three
communities, that I had a much better chance of getting help.”
The idea for The Bear Facts was born. Karen had the inspiration
for a newsletter on a Thursday, started selling ads on Friday, had
the first issue of The Bear Facts printed on Monday and it was in
the mail on Tuesday! From this monumental effort by one woman,
500 volunteers came forward from Forest Falls, Mountain Home
Village, and Angelus Oaks to work on an Earth Day celebration
held April 21, 1990. Events that day included creek and roadside
clean-up, tree planting, an “ecological picnic” with the goal of
creating zero trash, entertainment by local musicians, and an
environmental education fair at Fallsvale School. As a result, they
planted more than 50 trees, cleaned up over 7 tons of trash, and
recycled 907.8 pounds of glass, paper, aluminum, and plastic. The
event inspired a deep commitment among participants who wanted
to continue the work they’d begun that day. They formed a board
of directors comprised of Karen Anderson, Sven Anderson, Athena
Honorato, Kim Howard, Bernadette Kidd, Janet Rabinowitz, Fred
Rabinowitz, C. Ted Woods, and Leslie Yarchever. Next, they
incorporated Mountain Citizens Acting to Restore the Earth, or
Mountain C.A.R.E., and applied for non-profit status, which they
received at the state level in December of 1990 and at the federal
level in September of 1991. Their goal was to provide mountain
residents with as much information as possible to make choices
that would support the sustainability of our unique environments.
Although the community was eager to focus on numerous projects,
including water conservation and wildlife, recycling was the first
priority. Architect C. Ted Woods was appointed as the facilities
manager - but there were no facilities to manage. Initially, the
group envisioned a community recycling dumpster, but as they
began to learn about recycling, they realized that everything had to
be sorted into different kinds of glass, plastic, metal, etc. and that
it would take several dumpsters to do the job, which just wouldn’t
work. Woods said, “We need a ‘smart’ dumpster,” but no one could
envision what that would be. He recalls, “I was sitting in front of
the Elkhorn Store one day when a Coca Cola truck pulled up. I
watched the driver opening up the different compartments in the
trailer and I thought, ‘There’s our smart dumpster!” He set about
making calls to beverage distribution companies, trying to find out
how the community could acquire a used beverage truck trailer.
After several calls, to no avail, someone finally said, “Well, there’s
this guy Joe, I think he has some.” Sure enough, “Joe,” who was
located in San Diego, had four trailers in his backyard that fit the
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bill. After settling on a price of $3,000, the Mountain C.A.R.E.
board put it out to the community for donations and raised the
money. With the permission of the Clark family, the recycling
center was set up on their land next to the bridge in Forest Falls.
Ted organized volunteers to clean and paint the trailer, which had
come from Mexico and was painted bright red. As they did the
work, they discovered secret compartments inside with evidence
of what might have been human trafficking, such as underclothes
and food!
C. Ted Woods with the Mountain C.A.R.E. Recycling Center
Volunteers manned the center every weekend, receiving and
sorting recyclables from residents. Barbara Vance, whose family
had been coming to the mountains for years, and who became a
permanent resident in June 1990, notes that the recycling center
was not only an important community service but, strangely, a
kind of social hub too where she met and befriended many of her
new neighbors when she became a volunteer. As the decade wound
down, however, the hundreds of volunteer hours at the recycling
center began to take a toll, their recycling contractors went out of
business, and the board began to seek alternatives. After meetings
with the board of supervisors and Burrtec, the county mandated
that the local refuse contractor was to provide recycling services
to the mountain communities. On August 7, 1999 the community
recycling center officially closed and, in true mountain style,
a party was held to celebrate its years of success and mark the
occasion.
In its early years, Mountain C.A.R.E also held a variety of
workshops about recycling, composting, and alternative energy,
among other topics. Barbara Vance became president of Mountain
C.A.R.E in the middle 90’s and she recalls that “They had to
change what their aims were when the recycling center went away
and find new issues.” During her long tenure as president, they
held an environmental summer day camp for children, continued to
publish The Bear Facts and hold occasional workshops, supported
Canyon Clean-Up Day, and published a millennium calendar
featuring historical photographs.
This year marks the 25th anniversary of Mountain C.A.R.E. What
began as a flash of inspiration has continued through the efforts of
many community volunteers, including founders Karen and Sven
Anderson, past Presidents Kim Howard, Barbara Vance, Elmo
Pinard, George Forgues, and Matt Bottenberg. Today, it continues
to move forward with current president Jeff Schaefer, and after a
quarter of a century, remains a testament to what can happen when
people take the time to take care of their community.
Check out current community news at www.mtncare.com
Mountain Gardening
by Megan Danner
Frozen Green Thumb Garden Club
Hello and happy summer to all from the Frozen Green
Thumb Garden Club. We had a wonderful time at our
extravaganza. It was a success and we thank everyone
who attended. The extravaganza is our main fundraiser
for the year and allows our organization to maintain the
garden projects we have that beautify our community.
The chili cook off was fun for all, and our members had
a blast in the parade with their crazy hats. The ladies wearing the
hats hand made them. Their fantastic creativity and effort was
truly evident. A lot of hard work was put into these events and I
would like to give a shout out to all who volunteered to help make
these things happen for our community. I hope to see everyone
again next year.
Our members are a neat
mix of folks with all
different
backgrounds.
Every year we see
members move on and
new ones come in. We
always welcome new
folks. You don’t need to
join to come check us
out one time. If you have
Stachys Byzantium - Lamb’s Ear
questions about gardening,
it is a great place to learn. You don’t have to have a yard full of
flowers. Maybe you just have a small herb garden in your kitchen
window. It is a great club and a fun way to get to know more folks
around here. We even try to provide a bit of inspiration at each
meeting. So if you’re interested I hope to see you on the third
Monday of the month.
This summer has been a challenge for us gardeners. We have been
challenged with water conservation and keeping our yards clear
for protection from threat of fires. These are things we should
always be mindful of. I hope we can all stay safe the rest of this
summer. We are heading into my favorite season, fall. There will
be lots of new garden chores to do as we all prepare for winter
weather. It will soon be time to get those bulbs in the ground so we
can enjoy the blooms next spring.
With our high altitude and seasonal weather we have a unique
opportunity to plant a variety of things. However there are some
plants that do not thrive in our forest. I would like to start a
reoccurring fun flower fact in each article from now on to help
inform everyone about plants that do well in our area and we all
see often. This month I want to mention Lamb’s Ear (Stachys
byzantine). It is silver to light green in color. The large leaves have
a soft wooly cover. It is a good ground cover and gets a small
purple flower when it blooms. It does well up here and can be
grown in partial shade or full sun. It requires very little care. If
you don’t already have some in your yard it is nice addition to your
garden. My well wishes to you all and happy planting.
If you want tips, have any questions, or anything else about your garden,
check out our facebook page or feel free to stop by a Frozen Green
Thumb Garden Club meeting. Visitors are always welcome!
https://www.facebook.com/Frozengreenthumbgardenclub
Considering Books
by Katherine Thomerson-Bird
VANESSA AND HER SISTER
by Priya Parmar
One quote defines this story, “It can break your
heart to have a sister like Virginia Woolf.”
It is London in 1905 and Vanessa, Adrian,
Thoby and Virginia Stephens must leave their
childhood home and rent a house in Bloomsbury. There they
meet and bring together a sparkling circle of intelligent artists
and writers who will later be known as the Bloomsbury Group.
Vanessa is a painter; Virginia is a writer; both are gifted and both
are British bohemians in the early 1900’s.
Each member of the Bloomsbury clan will earn
fame and success (and you find out who they
really are at the end of the book). As the story
unfolds though, Vanessa Bell has never sold a
painting and Virginia Woolf’s book review has
just been refused by the The Times. Vanessa
then falls in love and Virginia feels abandoned
and becomes dangerously vindictive. She goes
mad which motivates her self-destruction.
Tragedy, betrayal and truth unfold in this novel. Through letters,
diary entries (imagine if Virginia’s sister had actually kept a diary
about Woolf) and dialogue, this book is an enticing, fascinating
work of art. One critic wrote that the author “exquisitely
captures the champagne-heady days of pre-war London and the
extraordinary lives of sisters Vanessa Bell and Virginia Woolf.”
The author did meticulous research. If you liked The Paris Wife,
this book is a match. I loved, loved reading it and will so again.
“To feel most beautifully alive means to be reading something
beautiful, ready always to apprehend in the flow of language the
sudden flash of poetry.” Gaston Bachelard
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Lake Fire Follow-Up
by Jeff Schaefer
The Lake Fire started near Jenks Lake Road around 4:00 PM, June
17, 2015. Over the next two weeks, the fire burned more than 30,000
acres at a cost of more than $40 million. In the first two weeks
residents of the local mountain communities watched developments
carefully, and fortunately were never asked to evacuate their homes.
The prevailing winds kept the fire progression heading away from
our local mountain towns and outlying populated areas.
On July 5, 2015, I attended a media tour of the Lake Fire burned
area conducted by the San Bernardino National Forest’s Burned
Area Emergency Response (BAER) team. During the tour, the
BAER team presented and discussed effects from the Lake Fire on
soils, watershed, and ground cover. BAER assessment team Soils
Scientist, Eric Schroeder and Hydrologist, Chris Stewart, presented
the Lake Fire Soil Burn Severity map, demonstrated soil analysis
techniques, and answered questions from the media.
The tour started at the Barton Flats visitor center, then progressed
into the burned area to the Poopout Hill overview. This was near
the Poop-out Hill trail head parking lot (closed for the past 20+
years). The tour concluded with a stop at the 1999 Debris Flow
event area on Jenks Lake Road.
The BAER program assesses watershed conditions to identify postfire threats to human life and safety, property, and critical natural and
cultural resources in the National Forest System lands. The BAER
timeline starts with evaluations of the burned area even before the
fire is fully contained. The initial assessment is concluded very
quickly, within 3-5 days. As part of their assessment, the BAER
team may recommend immediate actions to implement emergency
stabilization measures to reduce or otherwise manage unacceptable
risks immediately following a fire.
A primary objective of the BAER team scientists is to understand
how the landscape will behave after the fire. Following a fire, the
scientists quickly collect data from the field, satellite imagery, and
other sources to inform recommendations made in the final BAER
report.
A soil burn severity map is generated from satellite imagery; and
that information is supplemented with data collected by scientists
on the ground. Regions in the burned area are classified as high,
moderate or low-burn severity. The areas of high-burn severity are
of the biggest concern. In the high-burn severity areas, there is an
extensive or complete loss of ground cover, and the ground loses
its ability to absorb moisture. Consequently runoff, erosion, and
flooding are expected from the high-burn areas.
The final set of recommendations included in the BAER report
accounts for important effects of the fire beyond erosion and
flooding: Archaeologists account for any affected cultural
resources; biologists address concerns related to threatened and
endangered species; and geologists help understand how areas
both within and outside of the burned area can be affected by
potentially enormous debris flows coming from the burned
regions. Engineers, botanists, and others contribute to the final set
of recommendations.
Mitigation options included in the report may include:
1. Do nothing; because fire is a natural phenomenon – so let nature
run its course.
2. Administrative actions; including closure [to the public] of
burned areas to allow sufficient time for natural recovery.
3. Land and channel treatments to promote faster or more effective
watershed recovery.
In most cases, only a relatively small portion of the burned area is
actually treated. Priority is given to severely burned areas, steep
slopes, places where water run-off will be excessive, fragile slopes
above homes, businesses, and municipal water supplies, and other
valuable facilities.
The highest priorities for treatment are given to areas where there
is a potential for emergency situations. The short-term goal is to
have flood and erosion control protection measures in place before
the first large and potentially damaging rainfall occurs.
The final BAER report is then shared with local emergency medical
service organizations, Cal-Trans, and other governmental agencies
having a vested interest in the findings and recommendations in
the report.
Additional BAER assessment information for the Lake Fire is
available here: http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/4346/
This is a RECYCLING BIN, Not a DUMPSTER
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This bin IS for
Cardboard
Plastic
Glass
Aluminum / Tin
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It is NOT for
TVs
Electronics
Yard waste
Household Trash
DO NOT LEAVE YOUR TRASH AT THIS SITE!
If the bin is not there, don’t leave your recyclables here,
keep them at your home until the bin arrives.
On Being Prepared
by Mill Creek Canyon C.E.R.T.
The fire fighting resources have been pretty
busy these past few weeks with a nasty start
to our fire season. Our local Community
Response Teams or CERTs including
Angelus Oaks and Mill Creek Canyon along with Big Bear Valley
and Mountain CERT (comprising Arrowhead and Crestline) were
all put on Level 1 deployment, which is Ready Alert during the
Lake Fire which burned 30,000 acres. Only Big Bear Valley was
elevated to level 2 where CERT members assisted Fire Fighters
from the Incident Command Post on the other side of the fire.
Bad News for Bears
by Jeff Schaefer
Bad things happen when black bears lose their natural fear of
humans. While property damage can be unfortunate, and it might
be scary for some to see bears on their property, the saddest
scenario is when such bears are euthanized (killed). Unfortunately,
this sad scenario takes place many times every year in California.
Black bears who have lost their natural fear of humans are legally
killed when the California Department of Fish and Wildlife
(CDFW) issues a depredation permit (license to kill) in accordance
with Fish and Game Code; Section 4181, 1801, and 1802. During
the past 10 years, CDFS issued more than 2,500 depredation
permits in California (state wide), with nearly 900 bears killed.
In 2014 alone, 450 depredation permits were issued, with almost
150 bears killed.
It’s important to understand that so-called problem bears are
not relocated anymore. A CDFW biologist explained to me
recently that in California there is really no good place to relocate
problem bears, as they simply become someone else’s problem.
Consequently, a frequent course of action is the issuance of a
depredation permit – to kill the problem bear(s).
Sheriff Paul Franklin stops by our C.E.R.T. info table
Thanks to our Search and Rescue Team for allowing our folks to
set up an info table at their annual Pancake Breakfast fund-raiser.
We got several names and phone numbers of residents to call when
the next CERT training gets on the calendar.
Anyone who started the course but missed a day, keep an eye on the
Mill Creek Canyon CERT page on Facebook, https://www.facebook.
com/groups/MillCreekCanyonCERT/ for possible make-up days.
For anyone interested in getting on the waiting list for
a new CERT Basic call Paul Tetreault at 909-794-0077
For more ideas on being prepared, check out the C.E.R.T Website:
http://www.fema.gov/community-emergency-response-teams
Household Hazardous Material Disposal
every Saturday in Redlands 9:30am-12:30 pm
City of Redlands Corporate Yard
at 1270 West Park Ave near Kansas Street
The long-term solution to these unfortunate scenarios is to prevent
them from beginning. This means we need to do whatever it takes
to prevent bears from losing their natural fear of humans. And the
most frequent way in which bears lose their fear of us is when
they learn they can approach our homes, vehicles, campgrounds
and picnic areas to get food. Consequently we need to do whatever
it takes to prevent bears from obtaining food from us – either
through our intentional or unintentional actions.
Rather than listing specific tips here, we simply ask that you use
your good judgment to figure out what you need to do to ensure
bears are never successful in getting food from your home or
your car, or accessing your household garbage anywhere on your
property. Remember, a Fed Bear is a Dead Bear.
All of us can help keep the bears wild at least through informing
each other on the facts and prevention steps. Our communities of
Angeles Oaks, Forest Falls, and Mountain Home Village receive
50-75 new families per year. Many of our new neighbors have
never before lived in the mountains or otherwise understand what
it means to live in the natural habitat of bears. It’s important for
those of us who are familiar with the issues to help inform our new
neighbors. Towards that end, Mountain C.A.R.E. has welcome
packets for new residents that include bear-related information
and tips. The packets are distributed through our local realtors.
But we can’t reach everyone this way. We hope you will help,
too, if and when you see the need, inform those who may not
understand the implications of their actions or inactions. Your help
will likely save a bear’s life.
Facts presented above were obtained at these links.
www.dfg.ca.gov/wildlife/hunting/bear
www.dfg.ca.gov/wildlife/hunting/bear/depredation.html
www.dfg.ca.gov/wildlife/hunting/bear/statewidepolicy.html
www.dfg.ca.gov/wildlife/hunting/bear/fgcode-1801-1802.html
Check out old issues of the Bear Facts at www.mtncare.com
Free Concert at AO Lodge
by Chris
Ebiner
The third annual “Concert at the Lodge” will be held the evening
of August 1st at the historic Angelus Oaks Lodge. Classic rock
band ‘Early Warning’, featuring Angelus Oaks’ own Matt ‘The
Strat’ Gilb and Chris ‘Flash’ Ebiner, will be rocking and rolling
under the stars.
The concert is FREE! Events start at the Lodge at 5pm with an
Open Mic session for
anybody who would like
to sing, dance, perform
comedy or magic!! Early
Warning starts at 7:30pm.
Please bring your chairs
and whatever else you’d
like in your coolers.
The
Angelus
Oaks
Community Association
(AOCA) will be selling
hot dogs, drinks, t-shirts
and other souvenirs for
your enjoyment and
pleasure.
If you are interested
in performing during
the Open Mic session
contact Chris Ebiner
([email protected]).
And a special thanks
to the generosity of Sunny and Charlie Morley at the Lodge for
hosting the concert. It’s always such a fun time!
Essential Oils, more than Fragrance
by Barra Franklin
Before I learned about essential oils, I only associated essential
oils with “fragrance.” I thought essential oils were just used in
fancy candles, air fresheners, soaps, and lotions in order to make
them smell nice. I also thought only the crunchy granola type
people used them. I NEVER considered the fact that essential oils
could truly be therapeutic. But in my quest to try to go with natural
products along with healthier eating, I discovered them!
What I discovered was that a plant contains essential oils as part of
its immune system. Depending on the plant, its unique essential
oil (which is its life blood) can do many things including protecting
the plant from pathogenic microorganisms (think fungi, bacteria,
etc., that the plant must protect itself from) and healing plant
injuries. Essential oils contain compounds that protect and heal
the plant. When great care is taken in cultivating the plants and
distilling the oils, the end product can have these same therapeutic
properties present in the very plant from which it came and can
do the same types of things in human bodies. What?! This is
exciting! What a scientific breakthrough! Oh but wait …. this
isn’t new. There are references dating as far back as 4500 BC that
describe using essential oils for therapeutic purposes. In fact, they
were mankind’s first medicine. Old manuscripts and hieroglyphics
from Asia and the Middle East as well as early French writings
and in Native American lore tell of and depict the use of oils from
plants. There are 188 references to oils in the Bible, two of those
being very memorable, frankincense and myrrh, so it’s obvious
that essential oils have stood the test of time!
I started using these precious essential oils last fall and have been
using them ever since for so many things. They have increased
my family’s physical, and emotional wellness and boosted our
immune system. They have calmed tummy issues as well as
helped uplift our moods in stressful times...think fires! They
can also be used as therapeutic air fresheners when diffused and
taken the place of dryer sheets. The latest thing that has taken
over in our popularity ranking is the bug spray. The mosquitos
are bad this year and we have repelled them with all natural
essential oils and water in a spray bottle. It is safe for everyone,
pets included, at the concentrations I used. The oils I used were
Peppermint, Lemongrass, Thieves blend (has cinnamon & cloves
in it), Purification blend (has citronella in it), Lavender and Tea
Tree Oils. The purity of the oils is imperative in their therapeutic
quality so I only use the Young Living brand.
Once you try them you will be amazed and will be hooked on
natural living like I am!
EVENT CALENDAR
Angelus Oaks - Forest Falls - Mountain Home Village
Summer 2015
Aug 1st
Free Concert at
Angelus Oaks Lodge
Local Band, “Early Warning” at 7:30pm Open Mic / Open Stage at 5pm
contact Chris Ebner at [email protected]
Aug 6th
Souper Thursday &
Food Pantry Drive
Dinner is FREE. Donations encouraged, Please bring canned food items to
Big Falls Lodge 4-7pm. Dee Konczal 909-794-0885 or [email protected]
Sep 4th
Souper Thursday &
Food Pantry Drive
Sep 7th
Fire Fighter’s Dinner
At Forest Falls Fire Station 99 beginning at 5pm.
Oct 2nd
Souper Thursday &
Food Pantry Drive
Oct 24th
Haunt on the Hill
Oct 31 st
Trick or Treat Downtown
At Big Falls Lodge, Details to come soon.
5pm Saturday, Downtown, Bring kids or bring candy to hand out.
Forest Falls
Fire Department
Meets every Tues at 6:30pm,
Forest Falls Fire Station. 794-4413
Angelus Oaks
Fire Department
Valley of the Falls
Community Church
Youth Group
Meets every Wednesday 6pm-8pm.
Ages 12-18.
Valley of the Falls Community Church
Angelus Oaks
Meets periodically. Dates are
Fire Safe Council announced on the A.O. FSC Bulletin Board in
the Angelus Oaks Post Office.
Meets 3rd Monday every month. Cub Scouts
Frozen Green Thumb
Call Sandy Wood 951-440-1461 for Pack #794
Garden Club
monthly location. All are welcome.
Explorer Post 128
Souper Thursday
FREE SOUP!
Meets 2nd & 3rd Thursday 6pm & 3rd Mill Creek
Saturday at Forest Falls Fire Station. New Canyon C.E.R.T.
Explorers welcome. Call 794-4413 lv meg.
Meets on the 2nd & 4th Tues of every month
at 6pm at the Angelus Oaks Fire Station.
Monday 6:30pm Valley of the Falls Church
FF Cubmaster Matt Gibson 909-208-4536 or
Shawna Gibson 909-841-0145
Skills Maintenance Days are in the planning
stage, to get on a waiting list for new courses
call Paul Tetreault 794-0077.
First Thursday of the month 4pm -7pm Valley of the Falls Meets 2nd Monday each month, at 7pm
at Big Falls Lodge. Call Dee 794-0885 Search And
Forest Falls Sheriff Sub-Station
(VOLUNTEERS NEEDED)
Rescue
909-389-2435.
Let Them Eat... Chili
by Debi Welch
Since Jan. 1st we have been measuring poundage as donated:
In April, May, and June, we had a total of 322 pounds of food
donated.
If you, or anyone you know, needs some food, even for a short
time or emergency, please let me know. Thank you, EVERYONE,
for your generosity, thoughtfulness and caring…
If you have any questions please contact [email protected] or
909-794-0885 Sincerely, Dee Konczal
Souper Thursday Numbers
Local and visiting Veterans steal the show! Thanks Guys
Forest Falls 18th Annual Chili Cook-Off was not only a fun day
but also a successful one. Raising approximately $7000, after
expenses, that will be used to keep Big Falls Lodge up and running
throughout the coming year.
This years event included Hula-Hoop & pie eating contests as well
as live music from MOJAVE.
As always our featured cook-off shirts were a hit, but if you missed
out you can still purchase one at The Elkhorn General Store;
There are assorted Tanks and Ts to select from.
The Parade was well received, being lead by Forest Falls Fire
Engine with Dee & Tom Konczal as Grand Marshals. Our favorite
part being the Veterans marching in and leading us with our Scouts
in the Pledge of Allegiance. What a proud time for us to be able
to salute all the Vets that wrote a blank check to their country,
including those in Forest Falls.
Sandy Wood proudly took the ribbon for the Crazy Hat contest
and The Laurie and Gene Gerber’s ponies won First place for pets.
This year we let the people choose our winners.
The Chili Winners were:
1st Place, Forest Falls Fire Station #99, Misha Boyarski cooking
SOUPER THURSDAY QUARTERLY TALLIES
JULY -109 People - $321.00 donations - Expenses $303.74
JUNE -134 People - $314.80 donations - Expenses $559.04
MAY -144 People - $299.79 donations - Expenses $304.60
APRIL -127 People - $284.90 donations - Expenses $257.11
Totals for the 2nd quarter (April, May & June):
385 People - $899.49 donations - Expenses $1120.75
We had a loss of $221.26 which was covered by an anonymous
donor. The extra cost was for paper goods.
2nd Place, Rick and Karen Westphal
3rd Place, Cole & Kandi Jackson, Cole also took 1st place Salsa
Pie : Kandi Jackson - Coconut Macadamia Nut Pie
Cake : Kandi Jackson Pina Colada Upside Down Cheesecake
We want to thank all the sponsors that contributed a whopping
$3400 to make this event a huge success!
Hope to see you next year on the first Sunday in July for the 19th
Annual Chili Cook-Off!
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Building & Safety
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Weddings, Birthdays, Anniversaries,
Family and Class Reunions, Memorials, Graduations, Meetings, Classes….
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909.794.0885 or
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Event Staffer
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909.389.9973
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Paul McRobbie
909.794.3384
Board of Directors
Tom McIntosh, President
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909.794.2518
Thom Wellman, V-Pres
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909.255.2964
Susan Iles, Treasurer
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909.794.5756
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909.794.0734
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Membership in VFCCi is free and easy and open to
residents and property owners of Angelus Oaks,
Forest Falls, and Mountain Home Village. Download a
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• Become a Summit Sponsor or Fallsvale Friend. VFCCi is a
charitable, non-profit organization and your donations should be tax
deductible. While we appreciate your donation in any amount, those
who meet $2,500 are designated a “Summit Sponsor” and those who
wish to earmark their gift for the restoration of the old Fallsvale School
to a Day Care/Latch Key site and reach $1,000 in donations will be
designated as a Fallsvale Friend. Summit Sponsors and Fallsvale
Friends are recognized with bronze plaques. Payment plans available,
Visa-Mastercard accepted.
• Casual Donations gratefully accepted. Payment programs, Visa
and Master Card accepted for all plans supporting VFCCi.
• Consider a donation of your estate or marketable asset.
The Gail D. Cox Community Center at Big Falls Lodge was made possible
this way and your donation can help make the Fallsvale School Day
Care/Latch Key program a reality and enhance our community goals.
Check www.VFCCi.org calendar for events,
classes, changes & updates
Have a class or event to put on? Let us know!
Call or email your suggestions to
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Dog Tails
by Ann Klingbeil
Bloat is a condition where the stomach
rapidly expands while it fills with gas
and water. It can also be accompanied by
torsion, where the stomach twists over on
itself. The condition is an emergency and
if not treated immediately, it always results in agonizing death.
It generally, but not always, begins an hour or so after eating.
Eating a large amount and/or after vigorous exercise can also
contribute to the condition.
Some of the symptoms may be the following; Distressed or in
pain, hard abdomen, enlarged abdomen, vomiting, continually
looking at stomach area, pacing, pale gums, pleading look.
If you even suspect bloat, get your dog to the Vet immediately!
What you can do to try to avoid bloat:
1. Do not feed one meal a day, feed at least twice a day.
2. Do not feed dry kibble; always soak kibble in warm water.
You can also add a large dollop of plain yogurt to each meal
to cut gas build-up.
3. Do not allow your dog to play vigorously for at least an hour
after eating.
4. Try to keep an eye on your dog after it has finished eating.
5. Do not let your dog sleep so far away from you that you
could not hear it in distress.
6. Know your Vet’s phone number and hours; know where to
get emergency Vet service 24 hours a day. Our Emergency
Vet for this area is: (909) 825-9350, 12022 LaCrosse Ave,
Grand Terrace (Barton Road exit off the 215 Fwy).
7. If the Vet doesn’t think it’s bloat because you got there in the
early stages, insist on an X-ray to make sure. Always have
enough gas in the gas tank of your vehicle to get to the Vet.
** Don’t forget a Heartgard preventative **
Have You Seen It?
by Noah Sager
Looking at Linklater: The philosophical maniac known as Richard
Linklater has directed some of my wife’s and my most favorite
movies. However, it wasn’t until Boyhood (a labor of love filmed
over 12 years and a must see) came out in 2014 that I realized how
profound and prolific of a cinematic mastermind Linklater truly is,
and just how crazily diverse his movies can be. If you’re looking
for a movie that is provocative, or loving, or coming-of-age, or
just plain fun, here are my top 5 favorite Linklater movies. Holler
at me if you want to borrow one or discuss further.
1. Boyhood. Such a good movie, filmed with the same set of
actors over a 12-year period. Really shows how movies are a form
of art and not just pure entertainment.
2. Before Sunrise, Before Sunset, Before Midnight. It’s a
trilogy, so it all goes together. If you like love, or good acting, just
watch the first one, and you’ll be hooked. Ethan Hawke and Julie
Delpy are beautiful.
3. Dazed and Confused. What the Shawshank Redemption is
to feel-good movies, this one is for coming of age movies (and
Mathew McConaughey’s first). You can watch it over and over
again. Whose bowling ball is this?
4. Waking Life. I can only honestly remember about 10 minutes
of this movie, although I’ve seen it twice, but this philosophical
animated epic is a favorite of my wife’s, and I really need to watch
it again. I also saw a boat-car once in Kingsport, Tennessee.
5. Me and Orsen Welles. I did not know much about Orsen
Welles or Zac Efron, so I found this movie to be both educational
and entertaining.
Honorable mentions: School of Rock (Jack Black is “cool”),
Bernie (true story, and Jack Black is a “mortician”), and Slacker
(Linklater’s first movie, and the inspiration for Clerks).
“I’m suspicious of people who don’t like dogs,
but I trust a dog when it doesn’t like person”
~ Bill Murray
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Traveling the Trail from
Loch Leven to Angelus Oaks
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by Larry Linn
Tucked away in Mountain Home Creek Canyon is a trail that begins
near Loch Leven Center. The trail is actually all that remains of
the original road that was built over 100 years ago as a toll road
for motorists to travel from Redlands to Angelus Oaks and on to
Big Bear. The road beyond Loch Leven was closed by the Forest
Service and abandoned after construction of Highway 38. Now
being slowly reclaimed by Mother Nature, it’s a very scenic hiking
and mountain biking (MTB) trail.
The trail stretches about 6 miles from Loch Leven Center to the
Forest Service gate near Shadow Lake in Angelus Oaks. Many
consider the true end of the trail to be the front door of the Oaks
Restaurant in Angelus Oaks. The trail is a real up-hill grind and
requires hikers or bikers to be in good physical condition to attempt
it. I would recommend bringing a minimum of two liters of water.
Getting an early morning start will reduce being bothered by those
pesky little gnats that always manage to find your face.
Once you reach the Oaks Restaurant, whether hiking or riding
your MTB, you have a couple of choices, depending on how much
energy you have left. You can turn around and head back down
the trail to your starting point. Some forward-thinking hikers may
prefer to car-shuttle back down highway 38 to the Loch Leven
Center. You could decide to continue on, following the logging
and fire road almost to the summit of Constance Peak at an altitude
of 6,645 feet. This extra hike or ride will add approximately 6
miles round trip to your travel. Whichever choice you make, let
me offer a suggestion that you will not regret following: Stop in at
the Oaks for a snack and a rest.
I have given you the how-to part of this outing, now I’ll give
you the why-should-I part. Simply put, it is a beautiful trail. In
a few places, this trail travels under the cool canopy of oak and
manzanita along the Mountain Home Creek and includes at least
one creek crossing. There are several observation points providing
great photo opportunities. The remains of a couple of the original
bridges are still visible in some places. Some have collapsed and
some are still standing and usable. The creek is still flowing, but for
the life of me, I don’t know where the water is originating. I was
on the trail last week and discovered an entire slope blanketed with
little purple flowers. Not being a flower expert, I checked a couple
websites and found that the flowers were most likely the purple
variety of the Mojave Linanthus. It was just the most picturesque
spot I have seen in a long time of hiking or riding my MTB. The
flowers are seasonal, so I doubt they will last much longer. In some
places the trail and hillside have collapsed, making the trail seem
a bit scary, especially to those travelers new to the area. But MTB
riders from Mountain Home Village have worked hard to keep the
trail passable for everyone. Blackberry bushes grow like crazy
near the creek and will soon be producing a good crop of berries.
A word of caution though, as with any hike in the mountains,
be aware that we share the forest with bears, mountain lions,
rattlesnakes and Poison Oak. Helpful information about hiking
in the mountains is available at the Mill Creek Ranger station,
however no permits are required to hike this trail. Only certain
motor vehicles are permitted on the trail.
Happy hiking and MTB riding.
Mountain C.A.R.E.
P.O. Box 13
Forest Falls, CA 92339
Summer 2015 Volume 9 Number 3
ECR WSS
Postal Patron
Forest Falls, CA 92339
ECR WSS
Postal Patron
Angelus Oaks, CA 92305
ECR WSS
Postal Patron
Mountain Home Village, CA 92359

Volume 9 Number 3

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