Nov2018-Running Springs edition

Barbara’s
Treasure Box...
full of THIS and THAT
Attitudes Can Make Or
Break Your Day
I bet that you have heard
the adage about “getting out of the
wrong side of the bed”. I don’t
know who first said those words,
but they’ve stuck around for such
a long time that no one person can
claim that they haven’t been the
receiver of them sometime in their
lifetime.
Why? Because everyone on
this planet has had bad days in their
lives and it all stems from our lousy
ATTITUDES!
Our mind-sets, our ideas
and opinions create the atmosphere
around us. How we apply them is up
to us. Just making a slight change
in our attitude from our awakening
each morning, can change and create
improved days for ourselves.
So, how do we make better choices?
Most certainly we must change
what happened yesterday by not
repeating the same “bad day” patterns
for the new day.
If you’ve found that you’ve
been sad, then make it a point to
consciously change that feeling.
Make plans to do something that
makes you smile and be happy.
Take a power walk in the
park and watch children play on the
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You’ll find that your mood will lift
immediately.
Change your action and
thoughts to things that inspire you
to feel better. Do and think about
what makes YOU uplifted.
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Think about the last hug
that you’ve received that made your
day…or remember someone who
did a small but needed help for you
when you couldn’t manage doing it
yourself…think about how great it
felt when YOU stepped forward to
help someone in need of some love.
All of those things are a part of
seeking out happiness in your daily
life.
I wrote of the word “love”
in the paragraph above. This simple
word can change your daily attitude
to one of new life. I am not speaking
of romantic love but the simple,
heartfelt love that people give freely
to each other. Seek out people that
need a boost, just like you. Make
new friends. Go to events that you
are interested in and you will meet
a lot of people who share your same
interests.
Think “lovely” thoughts.
Relax into them. Love is for everyone
to enjoy, whether it is seeing a
field of colorful flowers, a bunch of
playful yipping puppies, a mother
duck leading her line of ducklings
into a pond nearby, hearing the babble
of a bubbling fountain or brook,
watching children play or something
as simple as eyeing a reunion
of two people finding each other at
the airport. Just go out and seek out
the smorgasbord of life all around
you. Grab hold. Take it in.
Did those thoughts that I
suggested give you a good feeling
inside? That is because we focused
on the positive side of life and not
the “bad day” thoughts. Sure, we
will have bad days, but if you reach
out into the world around you, you
can change your stinking attitude
into something much, much better.
We can change the future but not
the past. Don’t get stuck in those
things that are bygone history.
Change your “get up” ATTITUDE
today and restart your life.
Just a little bit of THIS and
THAT…
from Barbara Vernon
Copyright © 2018
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MOUNTAIN GARDENING
BY sUSAN campbell & Michele Martinez
Join the Bark Beetle Battle
At a recent event
held by UCCE San Bernardino
Master Gardeners
at the Big Bear Discovery
Center, CAL FIRE gave a
thoughtful presentation on
bark beetles, how they are
causing havoc to California
mountain forrests, and
what residents can do to
help thwart a local infestation.
Beetles are small
hard-bodied beetles, less than a ¼
inch, that bore through tree bark to
lay their eggs within the inner park
(phloem). They and the larvae they
produce feed on the tree’s living
tissue, cutting off the tree’s ability
to transport nutrients. Each beetle
species creates a gallery pattern on
the underside of the bark, unique to
its species. Most of the bark beetles
are native, cause high levels of tree
mortality in California, and prefer
specific tree species.
Ponderosa, sugar pine and
lodgepole are attacked by mountain
pine beetles. Periodic outbreaks of
mountain pine beetles can kill millions
of trees, but during low levels
of population, attacks are primarily
on weak / stressed trees.
Ponderosa pines and Coulter
pines are attacked by western pine
beetles. During drought periods it
can kill trees of all ages and classes
of vigor. Attacking beetles release
pheromones that attract more beetles
until a mass attack overcomes
the tree that may spill over to other
nearby trees.
Jeffrey pines are attacked by
Jeffrey pine beetles. Like mountain
and western pine beetles, weak /
stressed trees are at risk, and Jeffery
pine beetles also emit pheromones
to attract more beetles.
Red turpentine beetles are
generally seen on trees that have
been infected by any of the above
beetles. They also attack fire-injured
trees, or trees with weak/unhealthy
root systems or soil conditions.
They don’t always cause tree
mortality.
Two top promoters of infestation
are lack of tree vigor and infested
firewood.
A vigorous tree is more capable
of fighting off bark beetles
than a weak tree. When it senses an
attack, a tree’s natural response is
to expel sap, pushing the bark beetle
out of its bore hole. Trees can
become week and stressed when
they’re overcrowded, and compete
for limited resources including water,
nutrition and light. Trees also
become weakened if they’re injured
due to construction or fire, or during
drought conditions. The more severe
and prolonged the drought, the
greater number of dead trees.
Non-treated firewood transported
from infested areas is currently believed
to be the greatest bark beetle
threat. Once the infested firewood
enters the community, beetles escape
the firewood to attack nearby
trees. For instance, San Diego
County and Cleveland National
Forest are currently undergoing a
gold-spotted oak borer beetle infestation
which has killed over
100,000 oaks and is spread by the
wood being illegally ‘poached’ for
firewood and sold to communities
such as our own.
Once bark beetles have successfully
attacked a tree, there is generally
nothing that can be done to save it.
Prevention is key.
• Keep trees healthy by thinning
them (40-60 trees per acre is ideal)
and by keeping a diversity of trees.
Since most beetles prefer specific
tree varietals, should an attack
occur, tree mortality would be reduced.
• Avoid causing tree damage, such
as bark damage, or avoid disturbing
root structures during construction
when compacting or excavating
soil.
• During drought conditions, water
Beetle Battle: cont. on page 7
America’s Thanksgiving Heritage
By State Senator Mike Morrell
State Senator Mike Morrell
represents the 23rd Senate District
Each fall, we set aside time
from our busy schedules to reflect
on the many ways we have been
blessed over the last year. Times
of thanksgiving are a part of our
American heritage, stretching back
to the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
At the recommendation of
Congress in 1789, President George
Washington issued the first proclamation
declaring a national day of
Thanksgiving. He wrote of its significance
against the backdrop of
the conclusion of the Revolutionary
War and the subsequent adoption of
our country’s Constitution.
He declared that this event should
be a day: “…devoted by the People
of these States to the service of
that great and glorious Being, who
is the beneficent Author of all the
good that was, that is, or that will
be—That we may then all unite in
rendering unto him our sincere and
humble thanks
“—for his kind care and protection
of the People of this Country previous
to their becoming a Nation
Beetle Battle: from page 6
the trees once a month using soaker
hoses. Line the hoses beneath the
tree’s outer canopy and give it a
slow drip for 12 hours.
• Minimize habitat for beetle development
by cleaning up recently
blown down trees or branches.
• Remove all trees that currently
contain beetles. Removing trees
promptly will reduce pheromones.
• During severe drought periods
consider using insecticides to protect
non-impacted high-value trees.
Treatment should be performed by
a licensed/certified applicator who
has been trained in the proper use
of the chemicals.
• Purchase firewood from a reputable
seller and buy local firewood.
Healthy trees can add 7 –
21% to property value; dead trees,
don’t. If you’re think you might
have an infested tree, and your
property lies within a state responsibility
area, contact CAL FIRE.
Its foresters will inspect the tree. If
“—for the signal and manifold
mercies, and the favorable interpositions
of his Providence which we
experienced in the course and conclusion
of the late war
“—for the great degree of tranquillity,
union, and plenty, which we
have since enjoyed
“—for the peaceable and rational
manner, in which we have been enabled
to establish constitutions of
government for our safety and happiness,
and particularly the national
One now lately instituted
“—for the civil and religious liberty
with which we are blessed…”
Nearly 80 years later, in the
midst of Civil War, Abraham Lincoln
made a similar proclamation,
which is credited with establishing
the Thanksgiving tradition as one
observed each year near the end of
November.
In 1863, he declared that:
“No human counsel hath
devised nor hath any mortal hand
worked out these great things. They
are the gracious gifts of the Most
High God, who, while dealing with
us in anger for our sins, hath nevertheless
remembered mercy.
“It has seemed to me fit and
proper that they should be solemnly,
reverently, and gratefully acknowledged,
as with one heart and
one voice, by the whole American
people.”
As we join with family and
friends this month and throughout
the holidays, may we continue
to give thanks for all the ways our
nation has been guided and blessed
since its Founding.
Sen. Mike Morrell (R-Rancho Cucamonga)
represents the 23rd Senate
District which includes the San
Bernardino Mountains.
they determine the tree is infected,
they will assist with the removal of
the tree, including some of the cost,
but only if it’s currently infested.
Once bark beetles have abandoned
the tree, CAL FIRE cannot remove
the tree, as at that point it is not considered
“abatement of the beetles”
under the state program. [However,
the tree may be eligible for removal
under the Mountain Rim Fire Safe
Council’s Hazardous Tree Removal
grant – www.MountainRimFSC.
org]
If you are concerned about
possible infested firewood, the firewood
can be treated by covering it
with 6mm clear plastic from March
– November. The plastic must cover
the entire pile and be fully sealed
around the base. A new 6mm plastic
cover should be added every six
weeks to prevent beetles from escaping
in case of damage or weather
wear.
Photo above: Suzanne Walters,
David Hutcheson (Seated L)
Mike and Penny Kellar (Seated R)
Rose Garden Greets Drivers
Mountain Meals On Wheels
drivers were treated to a fall luncheon
provided by Mountains
Community Hospital and the efficient
kitchen staff headed by de-
Lynn Walker. Those who attended,
spent a lovely afternoon in the Rose
Garden partaking of a scrumptious
meal while visiting with fellow
drivers and hearing of what’s new
regarding meal delivery.
The biggest news to date
is the Mountain Meals On Wheels
dedicated phone line! This means
anyone who would like to reach us,
seeking to be on the program as a
recipient, interested in becoming a
volunteer driver, or simply needing
more information about our program,
just has to call (909) 436-
8065.
The program, a non-profit
501 (c) (3) organization, continues
to do what it has always done: de-
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liver nutritionally balanced meals to
those mountain neighbors who are
unable to shop or prepare meals for
themselves due to illness, convalescence,
or frailty. Our area of service
stretches from CedarPines Park and
Valley of Enchantment on the west
to Green Valley Lake On the east.
Mountain Meals On Wheels
is an all-volunteer organization relying
solely on our local community
and charitable organizations for
donations. We do not receive any
governmental grants or funding.
We have a great team of volunteer
drivers delivering the meals,
Monday through Friday. In addition,
our drivers can provide an occasional
check-up on the welfare of
our home bound recipients.
For additional information,
call (909) 436-8065 or visit our
website, www.mountainmealsonwheels.org
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