Just a quick note to let all you online readers know that Issue 3 & 4 have sponsors, too. Everyone wants to remain anonymous–which is fine. A BIG thanks to all of you who keep the new Fawnskin Flyer in the black. I am going to guess it is a good omen that all the issues have been supported by the community.
My apologies for neglecting the “Bad Behavior” section. I didn’t feel it was appropriate to talk about the Gonzales incident under that header. The news is that next week’s bad behavior has already been selected!
For those of you reading in Nebraska, Iowa, North Carolina and other cities around the USA–WELCOME! I am thrilled to have you discover our small little town.
This am the scuttlebutt is that we need to find a “sister city.” Hmmmm. So we need to have a place about a block long with less than 380 full time residents and no industry! Comment below with any ideas.
Also, just thought you all would like to know that the weather is cloudy today. Yippee! Why am I so excited? I’ve been told that we average 330 days of sun in this area and so we wake up to sunny skies almost every day. The only times we don’t have sun is during thunderstorms or snowstorms.
My morning walk was quiet but I had a great morning with the boys. Our local “Adonis” is back in town and not only is he fun, but he is great eye candy. Also joining the group was the infamous “tall tale teller.” In addition, the “wise wizard” and “joking Jim” filled the air with amusing banter.
Today’s commentary also included the “competition” on the west side of town between the canoe and kayaking centers. (One is a resident selling boats and the other is an actual boat seller.) Embellishment with merriment is a common practice here in Fawnskin. Anyway, it was a joyous morning filled with frivolity.
The surroundings glowed with the soft pastels of pink and blue–reminding me of the hues in seashells. Sometimes I miss living on the ocean but I love it here, too. Everything was highlighted by the contrasted gray and crisp white clouds. Streaks of sunlight radiated behind the cloud cover and the lake was calm and glassy. *Sigh* Too awesome to describe.
The upside is that the cloud cover means that the weather will be cooler. Unfortunately, locals who had to leave this paradise yesterday, reported sweltering heat of 105-114 degrees Farenheit. Yuck. I didn’t check the thermometer yesterday but am guessing it was around 85 degrees up here. That is HOT for Fawnskin.
Fawnskin Flyer This week the Fawnskin Flyer is changing format. I’ve found visitors perusing the posted Flyers and decided to list events as a result.
The distribution this week was up (due to sponsorship) but I don’t have the final numbers. Estimates? Double last week. Look for the actual number online…final count is 70! I’ve sent out invitations for the Fawnskin Flyer Online via resident email addresses in my database. You don’t have to subscribe to view the Fawnskin Flyer online–only if you want to post any comments or events.
Please call the tip line (760) 875-6874 and keep us informed of the latest and greatest scuttlebutt and news around town.
Remember, we won’t be malicious–but we will be interesting. This rag isn’t meant to be taken seriously but rather just to be fun and useful to all.
The Fawnskin Market sells the Fawnskin Flyer for .25 cents and is the exclusive distributor! The UPS Store is assisting publication and as a result sponsorship pricing has dropped! Sponsor the printed issue for $15 or a $50 bucks for the month. It won’t be anything fancy, but it is cheap! Just give Guerrero Ink a call (800) 818-7387 if you are interested–or write a check.!
TOWN TIPS Public restrooms are located in the triangle area of town. Look for the deer statues and you’ll find the facilities in the building nearby.
Necessary Numbers: All are (909) area code unless listed otherwise. Fire Station 49 866-4878 Arson Line (800) 468-4408 Forestry Officer 866-3437 x2810 Fish & Game Tips (888) 334-2258 Solar Observatory 866-5791 Discovery Center 866-3437 Camp Whittle 866-3000 Serrano Campground 866-8550 Fishing Licenses 866-9464 Fawnskin Market (Bait & Adventure Passes) 866-9543 Moose Lodge 2085 866-3013 Post Office 866-3245 Fawnskin Flyer Tipline: 1-760- 875-6874 Fawnskin Flyer Sponsorship: 1-800-818-7387
July 16, 2005 Moose Lodge 2085 competes at Chili Cookoff in Big Bear Lake
July 23, 2005 Beat the Heat at Moose Lodge
July 30-31, 2005 Loggers Jubilee in Fawnskin
July 30, 2005 Doo Dah Parade in Fawnskin
July 31, 2005 Fawnskin Festival at Moose Lodge
August 1, 2005 Fawnskin Chamber at BBARWA
August 7, 2005 Zoo Fundraiser at Inn at Fawnskin
August 8, 2005 Community Potluck at Fawn Harbor
August 9, 2005 Big Bear Chamber in Fawnskin
August 19-20, 2005 Moose Lodge Camp Out
August 27, 2005 Summer Picnic at Fawn Harbor
Buts & More Butts Mountain Peeves by Colleen Nuzzo I’m saving my intended topic for next week, since this one is timely. David responded to the online edition of the Fawnskin Flyer–posting about people who throw lit cigarettes out of their vehicles. Another reader commented about seeing tourists throwing lit butts on the ground without putting them out. Hello! At worst the guilty parties can destroy our beautiful paradise, and at the least it is called littering!
Commenting on this nasty behavior makes me feel a bit hypocritical, since I am a smoker.
My way of depositing butts may be considered gross, but using a dedicated water bottle is preferable to the aforementioned alternatives. (I won’t use the ashtray in my car, and no smoking is allowed in the house.) I keep water on hand in my vehicles, and one day my hubby came home sputtering after he took a drink of a full bottle of water, only to have an ugly surprise in it! Ooops! Done it myself once, after absentmindedly dropping a remnant in the wrong bottle.
Sometimes subtle messages (instead of a 2×4 ) work, so I am taking the feedback I received to get into action: I called 1-800-NOBUTTS, a non profit organization sponsored by the state of California. They gave me, the guru on how to quit, some helpful strategies, plus a half hour counseling session. My dedicated counselor will follow up after my quit date, and I can call the hotline; they will get a message to him if he isn’t available. I feel special.
Considering this week is the one-year anniversary of my father’s death from congestive heart failure, I think this move is apropos. Anyone interested in joining me in a support group? (Email me through the online Flyer edition.) Our publisher has agreed to donate some of her valuable time and space for the social outcasts that smoke and want to quit.
Years ago, I spent a summer living on a cabin cruiser that was moored in Huntington Harbor. I took great pleasure operating and taking care of the boat. One day, the owner of the neighboring slip approached me and asked me how I could be such an outdoor enthusiast and smoke! I ponder that observation occasionally, and feel that principle applies to living in the mountains.
July 25th is my quit date. Anyone up to the challenge can join me online.
Sad Incident The scuttlebutt around town lately concerns the unsolved case of David Gonzales. Rather than listen to all the speculation, I called one of the investigative officers and then talked to the current detective in charge of the case. Here is the summary and what the official scoop is.
The Gonzales family were camping at Hanna Flats when David disappeared July 31, 2004. The search for the nine-year-old boy lasted nine days. Volunteer forces from the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department, the California Department of Fish & Game and Border Patrol canvassed the area. Expert trackers, search dogs, and search teams also combed the area on foot, on motorcycles, on horseback and from a helicopter in the quest to find the missing child.
On August 8, 2004 the search effort was scaled back. Search teams with dogs were dispatched on August 15, 2004 and again on August 21, 2004 with negative results.
On August 18, 2004 a $5,000 reward was offered by the Carol Sund/Carrington Memorial Reward Foundation.
A child’s skull was found in the area on May 29, 2005. Additional remains were recovered on May 30, 2005. Only the skull, two long bones and a couple of vertebrae were recovered approximately 3/4 of a mile from the campground.
Decomposition of materials in the surrounding area is consistent with those found on the bones, indicating that the remains have been there a while.
On June 1, 2005 a forensic odontologist identified the dental remains as belonging to David Gonzales. The autopsy was performed on June 3, 2005 and the case will remain open until the underlying cause of death is found.
The County Sheriff’s department criminal investigative officer assigned to the David Gonzales case said that the official cause of death is, “undetermined.”
The four theories pondered included:
exposure
wild animal predator
human predator
undetermined
Many experts from a variety of agencies were involved in the analysis of the remains. These included, but were not limited to, a tool mark expert, forensic pathologist, forensic anthropologist, wildlife anthropologist, wildlife forensic pathologists, wildlife biologist, and crime scene investigators.
No clothing or shoes were located at the scene and the missing car keys have not been recovered.
The next issue of the Fawnskin Flyers goes to the printer today! Thanks for all your support. I think I mentioned that the UPS Store (in the village of Big Bear Lake) gave me a break on printing. You can now sponsor four issues for $50 or one issue for $15. They usually print a couple of extra copies as they love reading it!
Moose Lodge 2085 said to remind everyone to go over to the Bartlett Parking area in Big Bear Lake, California this Saturday. The “War Wagaon” will serve non-alcoholic drinks and snacks. If you are lucky to get by early enough, make sure to sample their chili. I’ll spare you the name as it isn’t very appetizing!
The Buddhist Monks have finished their foundation and their building is beginning to take shape. Didn’t know we had a Buddhist group in town? Get out more!
No news on Lucy this am but I’ll see Doris today and I’m sure Lucy has been up to something!
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