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2013 top stories Mountain Fire is one Stolen Buddha of the leading stories reviewed for Idyllwild. See page 9. returned home

Mobile health clinic By Jay Pentrack Riverside County is Staff Reporter sending a mobile health odney Williams, van to Idyllwild once a co-owner of the month to help the RStrawberry Creek Inn, uninsured. was surprised late Wednes- day afternoon when the Bud- See page 6. dha, stolen from his property on Saturday, Dec. 14, was From Hollywood to returned. And, it seems that Idyllwild the Town Crier had a hand Wolfgang Bodison talks in its return by publishing about his film career and the photo and story about its why he loves Idyllwild. theft in the Dec. 19 issue. “A family member saw it in the See page 11. paper,” said Williams. Thursday’s snowfall adorned the living Christmas tree outside of Idyllwild Pilates and Massage “Basically, the person who New sports coordinator on North Circle Drive and emphasized the seasonal Christmas spirit. Richard Mozeleski stole it showed up, fessed up Photo by J P Crumrine and tried to make amends See page 20. and gave us the statue back,” said Williams. “It’s kind of a happy ending, but at the same time, with all the thefts Inside in town, we do take this Jordan named seriously. Rodney Williams, owner of A&E...... 12 “We’re really glad the Strawberry Creek Inn, holds Calendar ...... 8 statue is back,” said Williams. the Buddha discovered stolen “It reminds me of some Churches...... 8 from the Inn on Sat., Dec. 14. IAF president Buddhist ideals of compas- Classifieds...... 21 The statue was returned by the sion, making amends, taking Crossword...... 23 thief with some help from the By J.P. Crumrine of arts in ed- responsibility. On one level Horoscope...... 23 News Editor ucation from it seems like that kind of Town Crier article covering Lodging...... 8 Northeastern stor y.” the crime published in the Masthead...... 6 amela Jordan, head of school at Illinois Uni- Jay Pentrack can be reached Dec.19 issue. On the Town...... 11 the Chicago Academy for the Arts, versity. With at [email protected]. Photo by Jay Pentrack Public notices...... 23 will become the next president of more than Services...... 25 P the Idyllwild Arts Foundation. Jordan 23 years of Sudoku...... 23 will begin at Idyllwild Arts in July 2014. experience at Weather...... 2 “I am thrilled that Pamela has ac- the Chica- New Year’s cepted the position of president. IAF is go Academy a marvelous institution with a legacy of of the Arts, In an commitment to creativity and with an Jordan has simplified equally remarkable future at the forefront served that EMERGENCY By Jay Pentrack of arts education for all ages,” said IAF institution in go to Pamela Jordan, next presi- Staff Reporter Board Chair Faith Raiguel in her letter various ca- dent of Idyllwild Arts Foun- announcing Jordan’s appointment. “She pacities, and idyllwild dation. new year is almost here and locals and visitors alike brings rich experience and a history of has been head Photo courtesy Susan are looking forward to ringing in 2014 on the Hill. towncrier.com visionary leadership that is uniquely suit- of school for Bowers, Chief Development Listed below are the restaurants welcoming people ed to ensure the academy and summer the past 11 A to New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. program thrive and continue to fulfill years. She Officer, Idyllwild Arts Restaurants – New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. the IAF mission.” also holds Arriba, 25980 Highway 243, 951-659-4960, NYE — 8 Jordan has a bachelor of music degree leadership positions in a number of re- a.m. to 12 a.m.; NYD — 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. from Phillips University and a master Continued on page 24 Continued on page 19

Page 2 - Idyllwild Town Crier, December 26, 2013 Idyllwild Weather From the National Weather Service Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday 12/26 12/27 12/28 12/29 12/30

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Idyllwild this year Idyllwild last year Date High Low M S High Low M S 12-17 78 36 50 33 .17 12-18 69 36 41 29 .75 12-19 36 32 .44 1.0 44 18 12-20 40 25 .01 53 28 12-21 na na 54 26 12-22 na na 49 29 12-23 na na 46 32 Moisture in inches Snow in inches To date this season (Idy): 4.59 To date this season (Idy): 0.00 To date last season (Idy): 3.18 To date last season (Idy): 0.00 Total last season (Idy): 14.02 Total last season (Idy): 42.8 To date this season (PC): 6.39 To date this season (PC): 6.75 Total last season (PC): 19.94 Total last season (PC): 44.75 TEMPERATURES AND 24-HOUR moisture and snow totals for Idyllwild are recorded daily at 4 p.m. According to Cal Fire Battalion Chief Sean Dakin, the vehicle from Pine Cove responding to a call. The crash was low-speed at the Idyllwild Fire Station. Pine Cove totals are pictured lost control during the snowstorm on Thursday, Dec. and there were no injuries. measured by resident George Tate, also at 4 p.m. Moisture inches include all precipitation such as rain, 19 near Dead Man’s Curve, and crashed into a Cal Fire engine Photo by John Pacheco melted hail and melted snow. Weather season is July 1 to June 30. For Hill road conditions and Hill weather, visit the Internet at http:// News of record www.idyllwildtowncrier.com or call Caltrans road update at 1-800-427-7623. Fire log Dec. 17 — Medical aid, Idyllwild. The Idyllwild Fire Station responded to the following Dec. 19 — Traffic collision with no injuries, Idyllwild- Dec. 22 — Two medical aids, Idyllwild. calls Tuesday, Dec. 17 to Sunday, Dec. 22. Pine Cove. Dec. 22 — Medical aid, Homestead.

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By J.P. Crumrine between homonyms, such While he sees the value of establishing standards across News Editor as their, there and they’re, the country, Bakkom is not ceding the teaching function to if they rely on spell-check?” the state or federal officials. “There should be local control. The 2014 Hemet Unified School District president will he posed. The teacher will recognize how fast each student learns be Trustee Paul Bakkom of Area 2. He was elected to the He went on to relate this and how to motivate them as individuals. Standards just board in November 2010, defeating incumbent Phyllis Petri, phenomenon to a current put us on the same page rather than 50 different ones,” and his term expires in December 2014. Ross Valenzuela worry in China that the use Bakkom said. is the new vice president of the board. of a keyboard will impair Some students develop reading skills using phonics as a Bakkom has a very good opinion of the Idyllwild com- children’s abilities to write tool, others rely on sight and some use both, he explained. munity, and not just because his wife, Holly Guntermann, the language’s complex char- “Hopefully, common core will get us away from scripted is the former physical education teacher at the school. acters. lessons.” In July, after long-time Idyllwild Trustee Bill Sanborn During his tenure as Bakkom described the ability to teach as “like perform- retired, Bakkom and the other five HUSD trustees inter- president, he wants 2014 Paul Bakkom, new president ing arts. Each performance is different depending on the graduates to be able to read viewed four candidates to replace Sanborn and selected of the Hemet Unified School cast.” Vic Scavarda. Besides Scavarda, the other three candidates his signature on their diplo- Bakkom recognizes that HUSD’s financial problems are District board. were John Graham, Robert Righetti and Dr. Charles “Chip” ma. “It’s a bridge to the past beginning to abate and to improve. With these changes, Schelly. and a keyboard function,” he Photo courtesy of HUSD he hopes the district can restore some of the programs “I was so impressed with the four people from the said. cut or eliminated in the past few years. community who stepped forward,” he commented. “All The past is how he navigates the future. When he began For example, HUSD used to pay for transportation to had something to offer. Although I knew Vic before, I still his teaching career, teachers were guided by a course of special events, such as Pathfinder’s Ranch, and subsidize remember all their names. It says a lot about Idyllwild as study. This is what students in each grade were supposed the cost. Eventually, these costs became full responsibility a community.” to know or to understand, he explained. of the students’ parents or the local Parent-Teacher Asso- Bakkom started teaching in 1967. He grew up in Ban- Today, educational professionals are calling this the ciation. ning and graduated from San Diego State University. He Common Core of Standards. The course of study evolved “Parents are swamped with fundraising. It never ends,” taught first in Juneau, Alaska, before beginning his Hemet through several other iterations to become today’s guide- Bakkom lamented. “Fundraising at the school shouldn’t career in 1973. post. determine who goes or not.” While proud of his teaching achievements, Bakkom is “It’s just a new name,” Bakkom declared. “It sounds While Idyllwild students still go to Joshua Tree, Astro- not chained to the past. Yet he recognizes the cyclicality like a huge, marvelous new thing, but it’s just a common camp or Catalina, other schools have canceled these events of education and the common concerns of parents and standards applied nationwide. It’s not complicated.” because of lack of money. “I want to go back to what we leaders in this state, country and world. Teachers and administrators have been through this did — the district pays for busing,” Bakkom urged. For example, he asked, “What’s happened to cursive change before. Bakkom compared it to what a local Realtor These are a sample of the goals Bakkom hopes have [writing]?” After an HUSD award event last year, he re- once told him. “You’re not a real Realtor in Idyllwild until been achieved when he hands the president’s gavel to ceived many “Thank you” notes. Most were sent as emails, you’ve sold a house three times. You’re not a teacher until Valenzuela next December. and several were printed, but only one was written. you’ve seen the same concept at the start of your career “How will they learn to spell or know the difference and at the end of your career.” J.P. Crumrine can be reached at [email protected]. Organization supports animal services in wildfires Riverside County is seeking more volunteers for assist when REARS is called into action, said Rita the Riverside Emergency Animal Rescue System Gutierrez, Animal Services’ field division commander. (REARS). The group is a network of volunteers “When we get large-scale events, we really rely on trained by Riverside County Animal Services to as- our REARS members to help us respond fast and safely sist the department in large-scale emergencies such when it comes to saving and protecting and caring as wildfires. The volunteers are dispatched through for the county’s larger animals,” Gutierrez said. “One Animal Services’ command structure. common factor when wildfires happen is the interest The next orientation meeting is Saturday, Jan. 11, at from many people that want to help. However, we The American Legion Post 800 hosted a free Christmas lunch the Western Riverside County/City Animal Shelter at only use our certified REARS members because they for senior citizens on Saturday that included parmesan chicken, 6851 Van Buren Blvd. An orientation for all prospec- have been through all the crucial training and safety mashed potatoes, green beans, cranberry sauce, cookies and tive shelter and REARS-interested volunteers begins exercises.” pumpkin pie. In the kitchen were Laura Swanson, Caron at 10:30 a.m. and runs until about noon. REARS For more information, e-mail to Gutierrez at RD- signups then break into a separate orientation. The [email protected]. The REARS volunteer application King and Grandma Neu. The senior lunch happens once a orientation ends at about 5 p.m. form can be found at www.rcrears.com/member.htm. year and has been a tradition for more than 30 years. Only those volunteers that have been certified can The Web site for REARS is located at www.rcrears.com. Photo by John Pacheco

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Display Ads — Noon We are blessed that people u have places to go here where Becky Clark Publisher-Editor they are welcome during the holidays — American Jack Clark General Counsel Legion’s senior luncheon and Christine Nordella’s free J.P. Crumrine News Editor Thursday lunches, courtesy of Fairway Market, begin- Halie Johnson Operations Manager ning this week at St. Hugh’s This week’s new photo comes with a verbal clue: The photo was Episcopal Church. taken at about 2:30 p.m. Jeff Smith and Chris Finney were both able to identify last u This sense of care in how Photo by Jack Clark week’s photo as being of the sequoia tree in front of double, Jay Pentrack we treat people mirrors the low rock walls at the south side of Jo’An’s restaurant. Smith’s Staff Reporter Idyllwild I love in times of By Jack Clark name was drawn, so he won the tickets to the Rustic Theatre. Dolores Sizer trouble. I know you’ve heard Contest judge Classified, Legal & Photo by Jack Clark Service Directory Sales it said so many times that when you face difficulties in This week you are again challenged to identify the Lisa Streeter St. Hugh’s hosts community lunches Advertising Sales life, there is no greater place particular spot depicted in this Hill photograph. It might to be than in Idyllwild. be the exterior of a building or surrounding grounds of Sean Lande By Jay Pentrack Advertising Sales This summer, the Moun- a commercial, governmental or nonprofit premises, or a tain Fire destroyed our public place in Idyllwild, Pine Cove, Fern Valley or Moun- Staff Reporter Denise Selby Advertising Sales neighbors’ homes and an- tain Center. The prize is tickets to the Rustic Theatre, & Bookkeeping imals. Our town evacuated. your picture in the Town Crier, and life membership in “This is a dream come true,” said Christine Nordella. “I’ve dreamed of doing something like this since I was Teresa Garcia-Lande The potential disaster more the No. 1 Hillbilly Detective Agency. If there is no winner Production & Circulation or less crept up on us. We during a week, the ticket prizes will accumulate. a little girl.” Nordella will host the Caring Community Lunch at St. Hugh’s Episcopal Church from 11 a.m. to 1 Charmaya Brantley helped each other through Open to all ages. It doesn’t matter how you submit your Front Desk it and came to the aid of entry, as long as it’s in writing, delivered by noon Monday p.m. Thursday, Dec. 26, and continuing every Thursday Steve Moulton those in Apple Canyon and (or Tuesday if the Town Crier office is not open Monday) thereafter. Newsstands May Valley. to the Town Crier, attn: Jack, and you convince the judge “Anyone who is alone, who is hungry, can enjoy a hot Jenny Kirchner Our heroes were those that you found the exact spot. Just saying something like, meal. It’s not a soup kitchen, and we hope people will John Pacheco who turned around and “The wall around ______restaurant” is not enough. come and hang out. Everyone is welcome,” said Nordella. Photographers offered a place to stay, food, You must describe the actual spot by pacing off or some Fairway Market is donating the food. Contributors: clothing, money and other other specific description. Taking your own photograph St. Hugh’s Episcopal Church is located at 25525 Tahquitz Jack Clark • Mike Esnard help, as well as the fire- of the spot would be ideal, but is not necessary to win Dr. For more information, call Nordella at 760-699-4912. Conor O’Farrell • RMRU Jay Pentrack can be reached at [email protected]. Dolores Sizer • Bob Smith fighters who painted “the as long as you persuade the judge that you have found Dave Stith • Hector Trujillo Mountain red” and gave us the exact spot depicted in the contest photo. The decision Jay Pentrack can be reached at [email protected]. u back our town. of the judge is final. If there is no winner, clues will be Please read your ad. So many other locals have given and the weekly prizes will accumulate. This is not We assume no responsibility had other tragedies hit them a race. If there is more than one person with a correct for errors after first insertion. How to get a letter published — such as losing a spouse answer, a drawing will determine the winner, so keep your The IDYLLWILD TOWN CRI- or suffering medical diffi- ER (USPS 635260) is published answer to yourself. Check out this week’s new photo. culties — and felt comfort The Town Crier welcomes letters reflecting all opin- weekly for $29 per year in ions. 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Free health clinic Intra-District Transfer period open The Hemet Unified School District’s Intra-Dis- trict Transfers Open Enrollment period for the 2014-15 school year is Jan. 1 to March 1, 2014. at Town Hall During that period, parents may apply to transfer their children to a different school. By Jay Pentrack HUSD policy allows children to continue their Staff Reporter current enrollment at their school through the highest grade level offered without having to A free mobile health care clinic van serve people and re-apply annually for their transfer. families with no insurance will come to Idyllwild Wednes- Parents may pick up an information letter day Jan. 8, and it will return on the second Wednesday and application at any district school or at the of each month. The clinic will be hosted at Town Hall Centralized Registration Office, 2085 W. Acacia at 25925 Cedar St. and will offer general medical exams, Avenue, Hemet. Applications must be submitted sick child visits and a variety of health screenings. Checking the Town Crier’s calendar of events to see what on or before March 1. “This is the first time we’ve ever had the clinic in she’s missing, Elaine Hoggan of Pine Cove stands in front District officials stress limited space is available Idyllwild,” said Terri Bowen, senior community services of the great pyramid of Chichen Itza in Yucatan, Mexico, and those students who live within a school’s at- manager for the Riverside County Economic Development during a tour of Mayan cities in the Mexican state. tendance area will have priority. Agency. “If weather is a problem, because the mobile Photo by Jon Hoggan clinic is an RV, the staff will come up in other vehicles and utilize the interior of Town Hall,” Bowen added. According to Riverside County 3rd District Supervisor Jeff Stone’s office, the half-million-dollar mobile clinic was purchased in 2011 through a partnership between the Riverside County Regional Medical Center Founda- tion and KB HOME, a homebuilding company based in Scarlett Buzek of the the United States. The Board of Supervisors designated Riverside County Economic RCRMC as the county agency responsible for providing Development Agency took a all resources, oversight and management of the mobile group of Forest Folk to the clinic. Currently, the mobile clinic travels thousands of Riverside Mission Inn on a miles each month to serve 11 communities across the field trip Wednesday night, 7,300 square-mile the county. Dec. 18. Shown, bottom In collaboration with Idyllwild community leaders, row, from left, are Avianna Stone has worked to get the mobile clinic on a regular Jones, Reba Coulter and rotation for the Idyllwild community. “It is difficult for Shirley Kribs; top row, lots of families in Idyllwild to get off the mountain as from left, Larry Kribs, and some residents do not have gas money or their cars might Audrey and John Brown. not be in well enough shape to travel a great distance, Photo by Scarlett Buzek ultimately forcing them to make choices between basic health care and survival. I am very appreciative that the [Economic Development Agency], RCRMC and Riverside County were able to make health access a reality for the residents of Idyllwild,” Stone offered. For more information, call Town Hall at 951-659-2638 or County Health at 951-486-5765. Jay Pentrack can be reached at [email protected]. Old Town Criers now online Stone’s schedule now quarterly The 1949 to 1953 Town Criers are now available on the Idyllwild Riverside County Third District Supervisor Jeff Stone GenealogyBank.com website. Access requires a subscription is paring down future visits to Idyllwild from monthly to to the website. quarterly. He will be at the Idyllwild Library from noon to 4 America’s Finest Family Camping & RV Resort p.m. the Fridays of Jan. 24, April 25, July 25 and Oct. 24 However, the Idyllwild community may schedule a meeting at any time in one of our three offices throughout the year. Call Legislative Assistant Rose Esparza at 951- OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 698-7326. BRE#01367581 RV/TENT SITES • CABIN RENTALS Pine Cove board to meet Jan. 8 Swimming • Horseback riding The County Service Area 38 (Pine Cove fire and am- Dora Dillman bulance) committee meets at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8 Realtor-Associate Cell: (951) 288-5604 Fishing • Recreational Activities in the Pine Cove Water District board room. This is an BRE#01436174 [email protected] open, public meeting. www.lovethehill.com Store • Cafe • WiFi Video Games • Entertainment Certain amenities are seasonal ANNUAL SITES • MONTHLY RATES • GROUP EVENTS

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For the Idyllwild Arts & En- stone Inn, 54950 Pine Crest 7:30 p.m. Spiritual Living • Children’s story hour, geview Dr. (the Courtyard Museum, 54470 North Circle tertainment Calendar, see “On Ave. Center, 26120 Ridgeview Dr. 10:30 a.m. Library, 54401 Building). Dr., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday the Town,” on page 12. • Narcotics Anonymous, Village Center Dr. • Codependents Anon- & Sunday. Group tours by ap- 7:30 p.m. Spiritual Living Sunday, Dec. 29 • Al-Anon, Open Meeting, ymous meeting, 7:30 p.m. pointment. 659-2717. Wednesday, Dec. 25 Center, Church of Religious • Peace Meditation Prac- 7-8:30 p.m. St. Hugh’s Epis- Spiritual Living Center, • Idyllwild Library, 54401 • Alcoholics Anony- Science, 26120 Ridgeview Dr. tice, 10 a.m. Tibetan Bud- copal Church, 25525 Tah- Church of Religious Science, Village Center Dr., Strawber- mous Marathon Meetings, 8 (the Courtyard Building). dhist Dharma Center, 53191 quitz Dr. 26120 Ridgeview Dr. (the ry Creek Plaza, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. a.m.-midnight, Spiritual Liv- Mountain View, Pine Cove. • Idyllwild Community Courtyard Building). Monday, Wednesday; noon-8 ing Center, 26120 Ridgeview Friday, Dec. 27 • Occupy Idyllwild stand Meditation, 7-8:30 p.m., the p.m. Tuesday; noon-5 p.m. Dr. (the Courtyard Build- • Idyllwild Play Group, and discuss with the 99 per- Loft in the Courtyard Build- Community Service Hours Thursday and Friday; 10 a.m.- ing). Call 951-233-3348 for 10:30 a.m. Call Jenny Stepi- cent. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Town ing, 26120 Ridgeview Dr. In- • California Department of 4 p.m. Saturday, 659-2300. information. en at 760-445-6325 or email center at Harmony monu- struction and consultation Forestry and Fire Protection • Idyllwild Nature Center, • Codependents Anon- [email protected] ment. Call Sue at 909-228- available at 6:30 p.m.. Call (bark beetle issues), 8 a.m.-5 25225 Hwy. 243, 9 a.m.-4:30 ymous meeting, 7:30 p.m. for information and location. 6710. Valerie Kyoshin Velez at 951- p.m. Monday-Friday. Moun- p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. 659- Spiritual Living Center, • Alcoholics Anonymous, • Alcoholics Anonymous, 659-5750 for information. tain Resource Center, 25380 3850. Church of Religious Science, noon. St. Hugh’s Episcopal Book Study meeting (closed), Franklin Dr., 659-3335. • Idyllwild Transfer Sta- 26120 Ridgeview Dr. (the Church, 25525 Tahquitz Dr.; noon. Idyllwild Water Dis- Tuesday, Dec. 31 • Idyllwild HELP Center, tion, 28100 Saunders Mead- Courtyard Building). Pick-a-stick candlelight, 7:30 trict, 25945 Hwy. 243; 5 p.m., • Alcoholics Anonymous, 26330 Hwy. 243, 9 a.m.-noon ow Rd, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. p.m. Spiritual Living Center, Rancho Encino Mountain noon. St. Hugh’s Episcopal & 1-3:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. Thursday-Monday; Grinding Thursday, Dec. 26 26120 Ridgeview Dr. (The Club, 45915 Orchard Rd, Church, 25525 Tahquitz Dr.; 659-2110. Facility, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon- • Town Crier News Meet- Courtyard.) Poppet Flats, across from Cal AA Open Meeting and Big • Idyllwild Area Historical day-Friday. ing, public welcome, 8:30 • Feeding America, 3 p.m. Fire Station 6. Book Study, 6-7 p.m., Spiri- a.m. Oma’s, 54241 Ridgeview Chapel in the Pines, Moun- • Al-Anon “Mixed Nuts” tual Living Center, Church of Dr. tain Center. Distribution open meeting, 6-7:30 p.m. Religious Science, 26120 Rid- • Alcoholics Anonymous at the former Morning Sky Spiritual Living Center, geview Drive (the Courtyard women’s meeting (open), 9 School on Hwy. 243. 26120 Ridgeview Dr. (the Building). a.m. Spiritual Living Center, • Celebrate Recovery, Courtyard Building). • Celebrate Recovery, Churches and Spiritual 26120 Ridgeview Dr.; meet- Christ-centered 12-Step pro- Christ-centered 12-Step ing, noon. St. Hugh’s Episco- gram, 6:30 p.m.; Open Share Monday, Dec. 30 Study meeting, 6:30-8 p.m. Centers Directory pal Church, 25525 Tahquitz meeting 7-9 p.m. Former • Alcoholics Anonymous Former Morning Sky School, Dr. Morning Sky School, 29375 women’s meeting (open), 9 29375 Hwy. 243, Mountain of Idyllwild • Women’s Bible Study, Hwy. 243, Mountain Center. a.m. Spiritual Living Center, Center. Call 951-659-0097 for Chapel in the Pines Christian Fellowship 10 a.m.-noon. Chapel in the Child care on request. Call 26120 Ridgeview Dr.; meet- information. Interdenominational, Pastor Wally Boer. Pines Church office, 29430 951-659-0097 for informa- ing, noon St. Hugh’s Episco- Sunday Worship Service & Sunday School, 10am Hwy. 243, Mountain Center. tion. pal Church, 25525 Tahquitz Wednesday, Jan. 1 plus Weekly Studies. Call for info, 659-0097, 659-2038. •Bridge, 12:30 p.m. Creek- Dr. • Alcoholics Anonymous, International Healing Rooms of Idyllwild First 3 Tuesdays., 5-7pm stone Inn, 54950 Pinecrest Saturday, Dec. 28 • Idyllwild Forest Folk noon, St. Hugh’s Episcopal 659-5255 • On Hwy 243 in Mountain Center. Ave. Show up or phone 951- • Alcoholics Anonymous, Cribbage Group, 10 a.m.- Church, 25525 Tahquitz Dr.; Christian Science Church 659-4910. noon. St. Hugh’s Episcopal noon. Idyllwild Library, 6 p.m., Spiritual Living Cen- 25970 Cedar St. at River Drive, 659-2511. Sunday school, • Book Club, 7 p.m. Creek- Church, 25525 Tahquitz Dr.; 54401 Village Center Dr. ter, women only, 26120 Rid- 10 a.m.; Service 10 a.m.; Wednesday meeting, 7 p.m. Christian Science Reading Room, in church building, open to the public, Wednesday, 6-7 p.m.; Sunday, 11a.m.-Noon. Pine Cove board to meet Jan. 8 Grants available for nonprofits Community Presbyterian Church The County Service Area 38 (Pine Cove fire and 54400 N. Circle Dr. 659-2935 • Rev. Richard Olson The Community Foundation of Riverside and ambulance) committee meets at 3 p.m. Wednesday, San Bernardino counties is accepting proposals for Sunday Worship – 9:30 a.m. Jan. 8 in the Pine Cove Water District board room. Celebration: 5th grade & under during worship ~ Child care available grants from the Idyllwild Youth Grantmakers Fund This is an open, public meeting. through Jan. 8, 2014. The Idyllwild Community • Wednesday: Men's Breakfast, 6:15 a.m. – Women’s Bible Study, 9 a.m. Fund, as well as The Community Foundation, Idyllwild Bible Church funds the IYGF. 25860 Highway 243, Pastor Tim Westcott. A Family Friendly Bible Based Fellowship. The IYGF provides grants to nonprofits in the Sunday Worship & Nursery Care, 9 a.m. 2 Services Sunday Worship, Nursery Care & Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. Idyllwild community for projects, programs and/ Mid-week Bible Studies & Youth Groups. or activities that address issues facing youths such Hymn Singing 6:30 p.m. 2nd Sunday as alcohol and drug use, bullying, depression, Lodging Call Church Office for Information. 659-4775 academic achievement, youths art and recreation, Queen of Angels Roman Catholic Church and community wellness. Directory of Idyllwild 54525 N. Circle Dr., P.O. Box 1106, Idyllwild, CA The IYGF Committee consists of 18 local mid- Father Charles E. Miller dle-school students who review proposals, conduct Mass Schedule: Tues.-Fri. 8:30 a.m.; Fireplaces, Sat. 4 p.m.; Sun. 8 a.m. + 10 a.m.; site-visits and recommend grants for funding as The Fireside Inn & Cabins • Confession: Sat. 3:30 p.m. or by appt. 659-2708 part of a comprehensive multi-session, after-school TV/DVD players, pets welcome • 1-877-797-3473 philanthropy program. 54540 North Circle Dr. • www.thefireside-inn.com Shiloh Christian Ministries The ICF advisors and The Community Foun- ~ FULL GOSPEL ~ dation Board of Directors provide final approval Alhatti Private Christian Resort 54295 Village Center Dr.w for all grant awards. Pastor Kristeen Bandelin 659-2416 A private Christian setting • Lodging, Weddings, Conferences Sunday Worship 10 am - Thurs. The IYGF Committee was formed in Febru- Bible Study 7 pm ary 2013 and is part of the foundation’s Youth 23551 Hwy. 243 • (951) 659-2066 • www.alhatti.com Philanthropy Initiative, whose goals are to instill Spiritual Living Center an ethic of volunteering and giving in the Youth The Bluebird Cottage Inn Idyllwild Religious Science Grantmakers and to teach youth to meet commu- on 3 ac. • www.thebluebirdcottageinn.com • Dogs welcome 26120 Ridgeview Dr. (the Courtyard Building) 659-3464. Dr. Betty Jandl. Classes available - contact Church; nity challenges by making grants to projects that 26905 Hwy. 243 • (951) 659-2696 Sunday service, 10:00 a.m. Sunday school, 10:00 a.m.; address the concerns of youths. Meditation, 9:00 a.m. Sundays. Last school year’s IYGF awarded $3,713 to Check out our Lodging Directory Yokoji Zen Mountain Center nonprofits in the Idyllwild area. 58900 Apple Canyon Rd., Mtn. Center, CA 92561 To download a grant application, visit www. Zen Buddhist Retreat and Practice Center Website at www.idyllwildtowncrier.com Sunday Program 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. thecommunityfoundation.net. For assistance, call Morning and evening Zen Meditation: Wed.– Sun. The Community Foundation at 951-241-7777. Practice here is open to all, regardless of prior experience. Please call 951-659-5272 or visit http://zmc.org for more info. Idyllwild Town Crier, December 26, 2013 - Page 9 Revisiting Idyllwild’s top stories of 2013

Although the town of Idyllwild, about 3,800 people, Within a day, the Tram Fire began near the tram By J.P. Crumrine had been evacuated, a mobile city of about 3,500 people parking lot. And then came the Silver Fire, which burned News Editor was quickly constructed in Garner Valley. Mountain Fire more than 20,000 acres. The Poppet Flat and Twin Pines City was a company town of nearly 3,300 firefighting communities were evacuated and Highway 243 again closed Editor’s note: This week, the Town Crier revisits just six professionals. for days. Many more structures burned in this area than of the top stories of 2013. Finally, rain fell on the Mountain Fire Sunday morning. the Mountain Fire. That afternoon, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, led August ended with the threat of another fire — the Idyllwild evacuated for Mountain Fire by Collins of the Hemet Station, held a press conference Little Fire — atop Thomas Mountain. Despite its name, at the Lake Hemet station to formally announce lifting the fire burned nearly 100 acres, just west of the Mountain Monday afternoon, July 15, the Mountain Fire began the evacuation order for Idyllwild and Fern Valley, and Fire area in Garner Valley. burning near Highway 243 in Mountain Center. The an evacuation warning for Pine Cove. fire began on the west side of Highway 243 but quickly “The rain is our version of aerial delivery of water,” jumped the road and began blazing through the U.S. Pincha-Tulley said. Chamber of Commerce closes its doors Forest Service Keenwild Ranger Station area. Idyllwild Fire Station employees welcomed residents back By Wednesday, July 17, local fire officials implemented with flags at both ends of town. Thank you signs began David Jerome watched over the demise of the Idyllwild an evacuation of Idyllwild and Mountain Center. Apple to appear Sunday evening. Patrons of Higher Grounds Chamber of Commerce in 2013. The Chamber had been Canyon had been evacuated the first day. Pine Cove was joined owner Mimi Lamp in creating a large montage of a fixture in Idyllwild for decades, but internal feuds over not included in the evacuation. grateful comments. the past several years ultimately discouraged members Four days later, Sunday, July 21, the evacuation had The fire ultimately burned 27,500 acres, most of those from assuming the role of director. lifted. Residents began returning to their homes. But the in wilderness areas, and cost more than $20 million. The In late April and mid-May, Jerome held general fire had burned more than 27,300 acres. Property and vast network of hiking and biking trails in Garner Valley membership meetings to address the Chamber’s future. structural losses were limited to the Apple Canyon area. and May Valley was closed during the fire. Many of these With a resounding show of indifference, only seven of In fact, severe rain showers, which helped officials lift trails and ones in the wilderness above Humber Park 57 members of the Idyllwild Chamber of Commerce the evacuation, added to the damage and losses in Apple remain closed due to the damage. cared enough about the Chamber’s future to attend the Canyon. On Saturday, July 20, Idyllwild Congressman Dr. Raul first meeting called to decide its future. In a little over Immediately after the fire started in Mountain Center, Ruiz (CA-D) visited the Mountain Fire IC post and also an hour, those seven voted to dissolve the long-standing flames and smoke could be seen just below the Forest some of the homes that burned early in the fire. Idyllwild institution. Jerome, as the last board member, Service’s Keenwild helicopter site and along the road at The congressman promised to amplify the voices of had to assume the role of distributing the organization’s the front of the station. the IC team and the local officials who had spent years meager, final assets. Local fire officials quickly established a unified Incident and endless hours to ensure the Hill’s protection. “Except The Chamber entered 2013 fending off a lawsuit, Command, led by Forest Service Fire Chief Dan Felix of for your preparation, more homes and people could have which David Roy initiated. He was seeking payment for the San Jacinto Ranger District and Riverside County been injured and devastated,” he said. “I will inform all additional work he did on the Tree Monument during the Division Chief David Fulcher. levels of government, including the White House, of the summer. But the Chamber, as an instituion, had dropped By that evening, a decision was made to request a Type extraordinary teamwork and collaboration.” its directors’ insurance. Consequently, the suit, which was 1 Incident Management Team. The unit began arriving and A Burned Area Emergency Response team arrived in filed against the Chamber and individual members, was assembling Tuesday evening and took control of battling late July and prepared a report in August. Repair of the a personal cost to directors. the blaze. trails and ecosystems will take a year or longer, according Rather than simply advancing the Chamber’s mission, To combat the fire that was moving quickly and in to District Ranger Arturo Delgado. serving as director was becoming personally expensive, difficult-to-access areas, fire officials promised “to paint The fire was finally controlled in December, according discouraging the board from continuing and dissuading the Mountain red.” Air tankers, nearly a dozen, dropped to Forest Service officials. other members from accepting the role. thousands of gallons of fire retardant from Wellman and Although Roy requested in January that the suit be Strawberry Cienaga areas through Saddle Junction and More than the Mountain Fire dismissed since it had been originally filed six months down South Ridge for days. before, it was too late to spare the directors the costs of Eventually, the IMT felt it was fighting two fires — one threatens the Hill defending themselves. on the southern edge and one on the northern flank closer In the complaint, Roy alleged the Chamber hired him to Idyllwild. To the immediate east of Idyllwild, firefighters While the Mountain Fire was the largest and most direct danger to the Hill, several other fires threatened to apply a sealing coat to his carving, “Harmony,” prior created at least three lines of defense — bulldozer lines, to its July 2012 dedication. He stated he was owed $1,500 retardant lines and hand crews. the area, too. The 2013 fire season, which many local fire officials now for the work performed. Fire team officials held a press conference in Idyllwild, Prior to the vote to dissolve, long-time Chamber Thursday afternoon. Jeanne Pincha-Tulley, Incident Man- describe as year-round, began with dangerous potential and never retreated. The lack of significant rainfall for the supporter Marge Muir made the case for perpetuating agement Team commander, told the assembled media corps a Chamber as a new one without the baggage that has and public that the Mountain Fire was the number one past several years had substantially reduced fuel moisture levels. dogged this board. fire priority in the nation. Former President Chris Titus, who attended the final While firefighters had gained traction on the southern All fire agencies — Idyllwild, Cal Fire and the Forest Service — were busy this year protecting the community meeting, cautioned that as long as the Tree Monument and western edges of the fire, a heavy inversion that morn- remained a Chamber asset, for this or any future Chamber, ing had prevented a retardant saturation of the wilderness and environs. Fires began in January, when Idyllwild Fire was dis- the threat of a suit remained. “As long as the Chamber area north and south of Saddle Junction. “There’s no clear owns the monument, the suit is there,” she said. target,” Pincha-Tulley lamented. patched to a structure fire on Saunders Meadow Drive. Several more occurred in the town during the winter and In a May letter, Jerome and the committee told the Meanwhile, fire officials were worried that winds would community how the Chamber’s assets were to be disposed carry burning embers from the forest into the town, early spring. In late March, the first wildfire occurred in Pinyon. and dispersed: starting structure fires. Idyllwild was not the team’s only “We propose the following dispersal of the Chamber’s threatened community. The fire moved east and was only Six acres were burned. Ten engines and more than 75 firefighters were dispatched to prevent its spread. assets to local 501(c)3 nonprofit corporations: 2 miles from Palm Springs. “• The Town Monument and the remaining funds in Two hotshot crews used the Palm Springs Tramway to In early May, larger fires began. Both the Summit and Gorgonio fires burned more than 500 acres. The Summit, the monument account to the Art Alliance of Idyllwild, enter the backcountry and began work on the northern with the Idyllwild Rotary Club agreeing to take care of tip of the Mountain Fire. These were the first units in which burned nearly 3,200 acres, spread past Banning and into the national forest. Within a day the Gorgonio Fire maintaining it. that area. “• The shuttle van to the Art Alliance of Idyllwild. The mandatory Idyllwild evacuation was quickly deemed began on the south side of Interstate 10 and Highway 243 had to be closed. “• Historical documents, memorabilia, folding tables, a success, according to Riverside County Sheriff’s Capt. file cabinets and vacuum cleaner to the Idyllwild Area Scot Collins. One important reason was the existence of Immediately following the Mountain Fire, three other fires, the largest of which was the Silver Fire, started on Historical Society. fire plans, including evacuation plans, which the Mountain “• Computer, printer and office supplies to the Sorop- Area Safety Taskforce had prepared over the past several the Hill. The Strong Fire, although the smallest at less than acre, occurred in Idyllwild and could have spread timists International of Idyllwild. years. Their existence saved much time, according to “• Four-panel convention back-drop to the Friends of Pincha-Tulley. to residences without the immediate response of citizens and Idyllwild Fire Station personnel. the Idyllwild Nature Center. See Top ten, next page Page 10 - Idyllwild Town Crier, December 26, 2013 Top stories Continued from previous page

“• EZ-Up tent to the Idyllwild Community Center. “• One case of emergency kits, Chamber defibrillator and margarita machine to the Mountain Disaster Preparedness. “• Remaining furniture and assorted items to the Idyllwild HELP Center. Any remaining cash in the general account after the Chamber’s final expenses have been paid would also go to the Idyllwild HELP Center.” Later, the group voted to give the Idyllwild Chamber of Commerce phone number to the Idyllwild Town Crier and Visitors Center. Deer herd is new Idyllwild attraction

The Art Alliance of Idyllwild is on a mission to enhance Idyllwild’s reputation for art. The first step was seeding the town with 22 deer. From the monument, “Harmony,” to Pine Cove, a deer herd, which many local artists colorfully painted, has been spread throughout the Hill. AAI is re-establishing Idyllwild as a new marketing niche in a locale long favored by artists and musicians. The deer herd is an extension of AAI’s effort to create a reputation of the Hill’s support and embracement of public art. “We want to extend the goal of Chris Trout when she founded the Art Alliance in 1998, to make Idyllwild known as an arts community and a destination for cultural tour- ists,” said Project Manager Shanna Robb in May during the planning stages. In August, the herd was introduced to the town at an event outside Forest Lumber. This was the only time the entire 22-member herd collected together. The herd com- prises eight bucks and seven does all standing, five fawns grazing and two recumbent fawns. During the next month, the animals were distributed throughout the community. Each local artist who volunteered to paint a deer was assigned a specific theme to portray. For example, Donna Elliot and Neil Jenkins depicted the numerous opportuni- ties for climbing and hiking adventures on their buck. Rich Stergulz created native wildlife and Kathy Harmon-Luber prominently depicted Lake Fulmor’s magic on her subject. All the artists enjoyed and appreciated the opportunity to become part of this larger, community effort. AAI President Gary Kuscher noted public art confers nu- merous benefits in towns and cities in which it is displayed. “It promotes tourism, creates joy, increases foot traffic that benefits local stores and restaurants, beautifies the business district and builds a sense of community,” he said. Burglaries still a Hill nuisance 1.0. As recently as last year, the county’s financial travails had Safe Council is trained and prepared to inspect local trees, Unfortunately, 2013 began with concern about burglaries resulted in a drop to 0.75 deputies per 100,000 residents. said Executive Director Edwina Scott. Most of the infected and finished with similar worries, despite an apparent dip trees have been identified through these inspections. during spring and summer, although the focus seems to Oak borer is expanding its Hill presence Both Bratcher and Kevin Turner, GSOB coordinator for have subtly shifted from commercial back to residential, the University of California Agricultural and Natural Resources primary target in 2011. The Goldspotted oak borer has expanded its presence on at UC Riverside, have said many oak trees are displaying In January, a group of local business people met with the Hill since its discovery in November 2012. As of early stress from the drought, which makes infected trees more Riverside County Sheriff’s Department officials to discuss December, 28 trees were identified with GSOB infestations, difficult to identify. But for those not infected, the lack of the spate of commercial break-ins in late 2012. According to according to Gregg Bratcher, Cal Fire unit forester on the water may make them more vulnerable to GSOB attacks. Hemet Station Special Investigations Supervisor Sgt. Wallace HIll. With the confirmation of at least 28 trees infected with Clear, deputies patroling Idyllwild in the early morning hours While the apparent presence of the beetle is still far from GSOB, Turner said it is now just as important to limit the spotted two suspicious vehicles on Jan. 11. the level of devastation its inflicted in San Diego County, export of oak from Idyllwild as it is to limit its import. Although deputies pursued the vehicles, no arrest was made. where the non-native beetle has killed more than 80,000 “We need to be extremely cautious and careful about The arrival of warmer weather coincided with a drop in oaks, local forest officials are still worried about its spread. taking wood out of the community now,” he advised. “But reported crime. Then the return of late fall and early winter Currently, entomologists know of no native California pred- we could still bring the beetle here.” saw another spike in local break-ins — both commercial and ator or insecticidal defense against the tree killer. At this point, identifying GSOB’s presence on the Hill has residential. A DNA analysis, conducted by the Invasive Species Lab been limited to oak trees on private property. No infested One part-time resident — Maryann Reimers — believes at University of California, Riverside, confirmed the Idyllwild trees have been found in the national forest, according to someone broke into her house and spent several nights. beetle has the same genetic characteristics as the GSOB Kayanna Warren, San Jacinto Ranger District forester. Idyllwild Mini Storage also was a recent victim, according invaders in San Diego County. Transportation in firewood Cal Fire approached the state Board of Forestry to ex- to owners Otto and Christina Kyriakivis. from San Diego to Idyllwild is the likely culprit, according pand the current Zone of Infestation to include Riverside While the Riverside County Board of Supervisors has to forestry officials. County and the Hill specifically. In September 2012, the approved funding for additional deputies, Capt. Scot Collins This year, since the confirmation of the GSOB on the board designated 1.1 million acres in San Diego County as had explained that it takes a year or more to recruit, hire Hill, the Idyllwild Garden Club has produced warning signs, GSOB-infested. This action formally recognized the GSOB and train applicants before they can patrol the streets and placed along local highways, about bringing oak firewood to as a threat to California’s forest and woodland resources. highways. the Hill. Several signs also were in Spanish. Property owners were encouraged to call the GSOB hotline Within the next year, the ratio of deputies to 100,000 Identification of more infested oaks grew slowly, but at 1-951-659-8328 to report trees or request an inspection. residents in the county’s unicorporated areas will return to began to rise in the fall. The Mountain Communities Fire J.P. Crumrine can be reached at [email protected]. Idyllwild Town Crier, December 26, 2013 - Page 11 On the Town Local Dining, Arts & Entertainment Actor, filmmaker featured at cinema festival

By Jay Pentrack relationship with Idyllwild and the IIFC. Staff Reporter TC: How did your interest in filmmaking evolve? WB: I started developing an interest in filmmaking Wolfgang Bodison, actor and independent filmmak- in college. I was a fine-arts major at the University of er, will be one of the featured filmmakers at the 2014 Virginia. I also focused on writing courses because I had Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema from Jan. 7 always loved to write short stories, even as a kid. Inspired to 11. Bodison is best known for his first acting role as by “Apocalypse Now,” I wrote a book in high school about Lance Corporal Harold Dawson in “A Few Good Men”, a character in the Vietnam War. starring Tom Cruise, Demi Moore and Jack Nicholson. I also loved photography and for my college thesis project, The film was directed by Academy Award-nominee Rob I made a music video to the U2 song, “Bullet the Blue Reiner. Bodison, who has appeared in numerous TV shows, Sky,” by taking black-and-white pictures of kids playing in feature films and on stage, was also nominated for a war and then wove the images into a story to the song. NAACP Image Award as best actor for his performance From that, my teachers suggested that maybe I continue in Rodney Nugent’s “The Letter.” He also teaches acting to explore my interests in storytelling by exploring film- at the Playhouse West, founded by Robert Carnegie and making. Academy Award-nominee Jeff Goldblum. TC: Where did you learn your craft — both acting and Two years ago, Bodison submitted two films to the IIFC, filmmaking? “Two Bulls” for which he won Best Actor, and Simone. Wolfgang Bodison, wife Shanah Blevins and daughter Ol- WB: I moved to L.A. to pursue my dreams to be a writer Last year, “Broken” and “Sarah’s Wish” were screened; and ivia Bodison on a visit to Idyllwild. The Bodison family visits and director. I started in the mailroom at Castle Rock Pic- this year, Bodison has submitted “The Long Wait.” Idyllwild often to get away from Los Angeles. “I love the town’s tures. I then worked on several of the their TV shows as a Wolfgang will be showcased at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. vibe; the artistic spirit and laid-back attitude,” Bodison said. He production assistant, and then was Rob Reiner’s set assistant 11. Five of his short films will be screened, along with an is a featured filmmaker for 2014 at the Idyllwild International on the film, “Misery.” For an aspiring filmmaker, that was on-stage interview and Q&A with Steve Savage as host. Festival of Cinema. Photo courtesy of Wolfgang Bodison Continued on page 13 His 90-minute segment is called “Wolfgang Bodison: A visits often with his family. Filmmaker’s Journey.” The Town Crier explored Bodison has a special connection to Idyllwild and Bodison’s career and his

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Circle Drive, C8 • 951-659-WINE (9463) • HOURS: Monday 3-8 p.m.; Tues. closed; Wed. 3-9 p.m.; Thurs. noon-9 p.m.; Fri. & Sat. noon-10 p.m.; Sun. noon-8 p.m. Page 12 - Idyllwild Town Crier, December 26, 2013 On The Town Arts & Entertainment Calendar Arts & Entertainment Calen- Mark Huston, 7-10 p.m. Jo’An’s Darien Martus, 7 p.m. Mile High ing. The Country Club at Friday, Jan. 3 Pedro Anderson, 6:30-8:30 dar listings are at the discretion Cafe. Soboba Springs, San Jacinto. Adult Yoga, Trine Bietz, 11 a.m.- p.m. Higher Grounds Coffee of the editor. Submittal forms Saturday, Dec. 28 “The Hobbit: The Desolation noon; Crafty Kids Art Class, House. can be picked up at the Town “Climbing Tahquitz Rock,” His- Monday, Dec. 30 of Smaug,” 7 p.m. Rustic Wendy Watts, 2:30-3:30 Karaoke with Scott Foster, Crier, or email becky@town- torical Exhibit, 11 a.m.-4 Adult Yoga, Trine Bietz, 11 a.m.- Theatre. p.m. Town Hall. 7-10 p.m. Jo’An’s. crier.com. p.m. Idyllwild Area Historical noon. Town Hall. New Year’s Eve Party, That’s Forest Folk Potluck & Mov- Society Museum. Open Mic with Scott Foster, All Folk, 9 p.m-12 a.m. Idyll ie Night, “Into Darkness,” Sunday, Jan. 5 Wednesday, Dec. 25 “The Hobbit: The Desolation 6:30-9:30 p.m. Jo’An’s. Awhile Wine Shoppe Bistro. 5 p.m. Mountain Resource “Climbing Tahquitz Rock,” His- “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug,” noon, 3:30 and 7 “The Hobbit: The Desolation New Year’s Eve Party, Glen Center. torical Exhibit, 11 a.m.-4 of Smaug,” 7 p.m. Rustic p.m. Rustic Theatre. of Smaug,” 7 p.m. Rustic Canale, 9 p.m.-12 a.m. Arri- Live Music, 6:30-9:30 p.m. p.m. Idyllwild Area Historical Theatre. Don & Dennis Reed, 6:30- Theatre. ba’s. Jo’An’s. Society Museum. 9:30 p.m. Idyll Awhile Wine New Year’s Eve Party, HoJo & Thursday, Dec. 26 Shoppe Bistro. Tuesday, Dec. 31 the Half Notes, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 4 Monday, Jan. 6 “The Hobbit: The Desolation Pedro Anderson, 6:30-8:30 Spiritual Living Center Morn- Jo’An’s “Climbing Tahquitz Rock,” His- Adult Yoga, Trine Bietz, 11 a.m.- of Smaug,” 7 and 9 p.m. Rus- p.m. Higher Grounds Coffee ing Peace Prayer, 4 a.m. The torical Exhibit, 11 a.m.-4 noon. Town Hall. tic Theatre. House. Courtyard Building. Wednesday, Jan. 1 p.m. Idyllwild Area Historical Open Mic with Scott Foster, Karaoke with Scott Foster, Free Senior Wii, 10 a.m.-noon; “The Hobbit: The Desolation Society Museum. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Jo’An’s. Friday, Dec. 27 7-10 p.m. Jo’An’s. Modern Dance for Adults, of Smaug,” 7 p.m. Rustic Adult Yoga, Trine Bietz, 11 a.m.- 4-5 p.m. Town Hall. Theatre. noon; Crafty Kids Art Class, Sunday, Dec. 29 New Year’s Eve Party, Midnight Wendy Watts, 2:30-3:30 Maureen McElligott’s Talk, in Paris, 6:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 2 p.m. Town Hall. “Coming Home,” Vocalist 52725 Middle Ridge Dr. “The Hobbit: The Desolation “The Hobbit: The Desolation Mark Davis, 10 a.m. Spiritual NYE Country Club Style Din- of Smaug,” 7 p.m. Rustic of Smaug,” 3:30 and 7 p.m. Living Center. ner & Dance, 6:30 p.m.-clos- Theatre. Rustic Theatre. “Climbing Tahquitz Rock,” His- Forest Folk Potluck & Mov- torical Exhibit, 11 a.m.-4 ie Night, “Arthur,” 5 p.m. p.m. Idyllwild Area Historical Mountain Resource Center. Society Museum. Keith McCabe, 6:30-9:30 p.m, “The Hobbit: The Desolation Idyll Awhile Wine Shoppe of Smaug,” noon, 3:30 and 7 Bistro p.m. Rustic Theatre. Idyllwild Town Crier, December 26, 2013 - Page 13 wait for an opportunity to make a movie. But as filmmaking Bodison evolved toward the digital platform, and the process became New Year’s celebrates Continued from page 11 more assessable, I realized that I no longer had to wait for the 1920s someone else to give me an opportunity; I could take mat- Leg Up Theater Company presents a New Year’s Eve party a huge opportunity because I got to watch Rob Reiner and ters into my own hands. Thus, I started on my journey by on Tuesday, Dec. 31, from 6:30 p.m. to 1 a.m., celebrating Barry Sonnenfeld, who was the [director of photography] writing and directing my own short films with the goal of the 1920s. on the project, work together to create the movie. developing my talent toward directing a feature film. The party, “Midnight in Paris,” will include appearances After that, I continued with production work and eventually TC: You have had an amazing acting career working by Cole Porter and Ernest Hemingway, Parisian can-can became the location manager on “A Few Good Men.” One alongside some truly great actors. How was the transition dancers, cocktails, Dali’s oyster bar, Joie De Vivre cheese day, while working at the office, I bumped into Rob Reiner, from being in front of the camera to behind it? boards, Jambon de Paris, and lots of surprises, according who was directing the movie, and he asked me if I might be WB; Moving from in front of the camera to behind it to Nordella. Proceeds will benefit Nordella’s EarthWitness interested in auditioning for the role of Dawson. I told him wasn’t a tough transition. Because of my acting background, Foundation and Leg Up Theater Company. that I didn’t have any acting experience, but he said that I I feel very comfortable talking to the actors and working Tickets may be purchased at the Town Crier, 54425 N. had the right feel for the part and that I should just give it with them to achieve their performance. Circle Dr., www.facebook.com/pages/Leg-Up-Theater-Com- a shot. I took him up on the offer and employed the help TC: When was your first visit to Idyllwild? What was pany. of an acting coach and worked on the role. your impression of the local community? The company is the brainchild of locals Christina Nordella After several auditions, Mr. Reiner said that he had a big WB: My first visit to Idyllwild was when I worked with and Conor O’Farrell. The company is a 501(c)(3) with plans decision to make. Of course, I didn’t think that decision Stephen Savage on his film, “Legacy.” My short films have to perform three stage plays a year, each with a different had anything to do with me, but low and behold, as I was screened at the festival over the past three years and I also charitable beneficiary. scouting locations for the movie, I got a call from his office worked on Savage’s film, “Vertical.” I really enjoy the town and he got on the phone and said, “Welcome to the movie and my family and I return often to get away from Los business. I’m offering the role of Dawson in aA Few Good Angeles. I love the town’s vibe; the artistic spirit and laid- Mountain Center Cafe Men.’” And thus, my acting career began. back attitude. We love to rent a cabin with friends and go TC: Can you tell me a bit about your journey and what hiking and just hang out and relax. Every year, my daughter * Homemade Holiday Pies inspired you to create a film about it? always asks when we’re going back to Idyllwild. * Come Enjoy Martha’s WB: As I learned the craft and pursed my acting career, TC: As an Idyllwild film festival alum, what are you my directing aspirations were put on the back burner. But I looking forward to most this year? Daily Homemade Specials did continue to write, mainly focusing on screenplays. Years WB: As an Idyllwild festival alum, I’m looking forward to passed and I worked steadily as an actor, but my passion meeting new filmmakers and watching their work. There’s Open Daily at 6 am to make movies remained strong. 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To! Santa From! Kaelynn Dear Santa, Are you all ready for Christmas? I hope you, Mrs. Claus, the reindeer and elves are all well. I would like some girl Legos please. Have a safe trip. We will leave you and the reindeer some goodies. I love you! Love, Kaelynn Brooke Johnston

Dear Santa, I would like a bike this year. I am going to leave you and the Reindeer some goodies! I hope you, Mrs. Clause, Reindeer, and the elves are Letters feeling good. Have a safe trip. Love, Lyliann Kai Johnston (Daddy Lyliann Kaelynn Mommy) Continued from previous page,

Dear Santa DeaR SantA- How are you doing? I was wondring if this Christmas I WOULD LIKE A SLED, pLEAsE I could have a dragon playmobile set. Also I wold KAYsA -4 [Kaysa Garcia-Lande, Idyllwild] like a stegosaurus set. Nayah [Nayah Hlebakos Del Río, Idyllwild] See Letters, next page

For Santa From Lhasa I want crayons, new pencils and a new boy and girl coloring book. AND a new phone that looks like Mommys iPhone, a toy-real one. [Lhasa Hlebakos Del Río, Idyllwild]

Dear SanTa. I Have Been Wishing For Barrbie, May the Blessing of Christmas be with Barbie dress and Barbie shoes. Love. All our friends and families Hannah. (DADDY Bow) And best wishes for a joyous

Dear Santa, I would like to go to Sea Merry Christmas World with my family for Christmas. I would also and Happy Holiday love to see the movie Frozen in theaters. I would love a Frozen doll and a Holid Muirs Mountain Realty jewelry box. We will have py ay good great cookies waiting ap s! Marge, Karen and Florina for you. Love, H Natalie From your friends at Dear Santa, La Casita Please may I have –cat –candy –bow and arrow –Snake –Parrot puppet We will be closed -markers from Maddie Christmas Eve and (age 7) Christmas Dear Santa, Mexican Restaurant • Dine in the Pines For Jack, two: -Ved String OPEN 7 days a wEEk 11 a.m.- 8 p.m. –fish –pussles –letters Family Owned & Operated • Catering Available 951-440-0114 –candy Please 54650 N. Circle Dr., Idyllwild [Maddie & Jack William- 659-6038 son, Idyllwild] Page 16 - Idyllwild Town Crier, December 26, 2013 food. I have a big cart full of food. Ruby – 2yrs – A teddy bear. Miles – 2yrs – A Kitchen, Elf on a Shelf, and a ball. Ethan – 2yrs – Yellow truck, ok? Opal – 2yrs – Toy, baby, money. Lucy – 4yrs – Maybe one of the toys on my Christmas list. I want Legos like Micah. Flynn Rider Barbie and Rapunzel Barbie. Micah – 4yrs – Legos because they are my favorite toys. My brother wants a remote control car. He’s 3. Orion – 4yrs – I want a Lego Starfighter with an x-wing. It has wings coming out of the sides. Cece – 2yrs – A Belle Barbie, and Snow White, and a Belle Tea Party. Evy - 2yrs – I want dollies. Johnny –2yrs - Car. Ball. Graecie – 2yrs – A toy princess. Hailey – 4-1/2yrs – a flower bed . . . that’s it! Luke – 2yrs – Tools, a bear. Indy – 4yrs – I can’t tell you all of the stuff cuz iT’s I have tons. Racecar set and squirt guns. Letters Dominic – 2yrs – Dinosaurs Teachers – Dear Santa, We would like healing prayers for Continued from previous page Juniper – 1-1/2yrs – Baby doll Caden – 2yrs – Jake and the Neverland Pirates Bike. our sweet Lauren, age 4-3/4, who is in and out of the Hospital this year, and next year. Thank You! Dear Santa and Mrs. Claus, Alexander – 5yrs – A basketball and a basketball We have been very good at the hoop. Dear Santa, Lewis’ Lil Critters PreSchool. This is Teagan – 5yrs – Hexbug This year all I ask for is happiness. I want every What we would like for Christmas. that will crawl up human being on the face of this Earth to be happy. Thank you! the all. I want my I no longer want to see such negativity. I want to see Kenli – 3yrs – Rapunzel with a own Spiderman suit positivity. If you can give everyone such great gifts, horse. that grows bigger I believe you can make this happen. Please Santa. Gaige – 2yrs – Bring me home! and bigger. Dawn Sterling, 18 years old, Idyllwild A truck. Chloe – 5yrs – I want Natalie – 4yrs – I like Santa another doll that has to bring a purple blankie, a hair, and you can change ppy Holiday Barbie, I like a reindeer. clothes. A baby crib. Ha s! Lhasa – 3yrs – A toy Santa, a snowman, and Baby Talon – 5mos – food for my Kitchen. A whole bunch of food other Anything! HAPPY HOLIDAYS

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Café Aroma, 54750 N. Circle Drive, 951-659-5212, By J.P. Crumrine General Manager Steve NYE — 7 a.m. to close; NYD — closed. News Editor Erler reported the repair of The Country Club at Soboba Springs, 1020 Soboba a 10 gallon-per-minute leak Road, San Jacinto, 951-654-4300, NYE — dinner/dance The Fern Valley Water District Board of Directors on Rim Rock Road. Since party, 6:30 p.m. to close; NYD — 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. chose new officers for 2014. The next president is Robert Erler had the staff investi- Gastrognome, 54381 Ridge View Drive, 951-659-5055, Krieger, vice president this year. gate for leaks last month, NYE — 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., NYD — 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. The 2014 vice president is James Rees, who was secre- he thought this was a new Good Times Pub & Grill, 26345 Highway 243, 951- tary in 2013. Director Trisha Clark is the next secretary. leak, which explains why it 659-5222, NYE/NYD — 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Both Krieger and Rees were re-elected to the board was discovered by a hiker. The Greek Place, 54200 N. Circle Drive, 951-659-4540, without opposition this year. The groundwater level NYE/NYD — 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The board also voted to terminate its rebates for of the district’s wells “for Hidden Village, 25840 Cedar St., 951-659-2712, NYE/ high-efficiency toilets. The district has already rebated December show little change NYD — 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. $2,100 ($100 more than was budgeted) to customers this in most wells over the last Idyllwild Pizza Company, 54391 Village Center Drive, year. month,” Erler told the board. Robert Krieger, president of 951-659-5900, NYE/NYD — 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.. “It’s the first year we’ve ever been close to the budget,” “… well levels are zero to 5 the Fern Valley Water District Jo’An’s, 25070 Village Center Drive, 951-659-0295, said Office Manager Jessica Priefer. “But we’re at the limit feet lower compared to the Board of Directors for 2014. NYE — 7 a.m. to Close, NYD — 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and only halfway through the fiscal year.” same time as last year.” Photo by J.P. Crumrine La Bella Montagna, 26290 Highway 243, 951-659-2630, Rees made the motion to terminate the program. Krieger As surface water flows NYE/NYD — 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. questioned its value to the district. “For vacation homes, diminish, FVWD relies more on its well supplies. In La Casita, 54650 N. Circle Drive, 951-659-6038, NYE/ does it really save us any water?” he asked. The vote was November, the wells supplied 75 percent of production, NYD — 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. unanimous, 4-0. Director Charles Wix was absent. compared to 56 percent in October and just 11 percent Lumber Mill, 25985 Highway 243, 951-659-0315, NYE In other financial business, the board accepted the in November 2012. — 11 a.m. to Close, NYD — 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. audit for fiscal year 2012-13, which ended June 30, 2013. For the October billing, FVWD’s 2013 production was Mile High Café, 26600 Highway 243, 951-659-2008, The board also accepted the demise of the San Jacinto 33.2 million gallons, which is slightly more than 100,000 NYE/NYD — 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mountain Area Water Agency. The board had correspon- gallons greater than the same period in 2012; however, it Mountain Center Café, 29470 Highway 243, 951-659- dence from the other two local water districts — Idyllwild is nearly 850,000 gallons less than the average since 2008. 2600, NYE/NYD — 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Pine Cove — indicating a lack of interest in continuing Erler also announced that FVWD’s website is now Nature’s Wisdom, 54235 Ridge View Drive, 951-659- the agency. operational. It can be found at www.fernvalleywater.com. 4300, NYE/NYD — 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. “I’m a little surprised we did not take action on the Designed by Jim Crandall, the site provides the following Oma’s, 54241 Ridge View Drive, 951-659-0203, NYE agency. The three [water districts] could change the rules,” information: rate structure, conservation, newsletters, fi- — 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., NYD — Call for times. Krieger opined. “Now it’s going to die … with a joint nancials, employee compensation, meetings, agendas and Red Kettle, 54220 N. Circle Drive, 951-659-4063, NYE/ powers we could have done anything we wanted if the more. NYD — 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. three agencies had agreed.” J.P. Crumrine can be reached at [email protected]. Swiss Fondue House, 54710 N. Circle Drive, 951-527- 6006, NYE/NYD — 4 p.m. to close. Markets/delis/coffee house/wine store Idyllwild Water supply unfavorable Fairway Market, 54411 Village Center Drive, 951-659- 2737, NYE — 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., NYD — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Gary’s Deli, 54423 Village Center Drive, 951-659-5600, By J.P. Crumrine water emergency are groundwater levels below 50 feet for NYE/NYD —11 a.m. to 2 p.m. News Editor the Foster Lake wells and 30 feet for downtown wells. Higher Grounds, 54245 N. Circle Drive, NYE — 7 a.m. “Have we accomplished the 10 percent usage reduction to Close (show from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.), NYD — 7 Chief Finance Officer Hosny Shouman announced that we were looking for in Stage 2?” asked Director John a.m. to 7 p.m., 951-659-1379. the Idyllwild Water District is now debt-free. The final Cook. The district entered a Stage 2 water emergency on Honey Bunns & Joe Bakery, 54385 N. Circle Drive, payment ($125,000) for notes issued in 1997 was made Sept. 1. While usage dropped in November, the 10-percent 951-659-8606, NYE/NYD— 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. earlier this month. decline had not occurred, “but we’re looking for it in a Idyll Awhile Wine Shoppe, 54245 N. Circle Drive, 951- Total payments were $1.5 million and helped to re- couple of months,” Lyons replied. 659-9463, NYE — 3 p.m. to 12 a.m.; NYD — closed. finance the district’s sewage treatment facility. IWD’s November production was 6.8 million gallons, Sky Island Organics, 54432 Village Center Drive, 951- The district’s finances are positive through the first five about 250,000 gallons more than November 2012. The 659-4555, NYE/NYD — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. months of the current fiscal year, which ends June 30, average November production since 2008 has been 6.8 Village Market, 26000 Highway 243, 951-659-3800, 2014. However, Shouman expressed some concern that million gallons, while the 10-year average is 6.4 million NYE — 5:30 a.m. to close; NYD — 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., the sewer revenue was not fully covering the program’s gallons. open 6:30 a.m. expenses. But the board will consider this issue during In Board of Directors business, Cook was elected vice Jay Pentrack can be reached at [email protected]. the formulation of future budgets. president for 2014. He succeeds Director Warren Monroe General Manager Terry Lyons also announced that and joins Director Jim Billman, who was chosen president the 200,000-gallon Golden Rod tank was completed and last month, as the board officers for next year. Trade in for a better leaf blower is already connected to IWD’s distribution system this The district’s income survey is moving forward. Nearly The Southern California Air Quality Management month. The full cost of rebuilding and expanding the 500 responses have been received; however, about 100 were District offers a leaf blower exchange program for pro- storage facility was about $250,000. It adds nearly 100,000 returned without any information other than concerns fessional landscapers and gardeners within a four-county gallons of storage to the district’s reservoirs. that it might be a scam or invasion of privacy. Lyons said area, including Riverside County. The second tank under construction — Tollgate — he will know next month whether they have received a The program allows them to trade in an old leaf has been erected and painting will be done once warm sufficient number of responses to finish the analysis. blower for a new, low-emission and low-noise model at weather returns in the spring. J.P. Crumrine can be reached at [email protected]. a 50-percent discount. For more information, sign up for In water business, Lyons reported that the ground- an email about the program at aqmd.gov/listserver/list. water level of the district’s wells at Foster Lake dropped aspx. 4.5 feet in November to 30 feet below the surface. The Grinding facility winter hours groundwater level of the Nature Center wells dropped The Idyllwild Grinding Facility will be closed Saturdays from Dec. 1 through April 30, 2014. Special election for state senator nearly 20 feet. However, the wells near Strawberry Creek, such as the downtown wells and Fern Valley 1A and 2, Monday through Friday operations will continue and Last week, Gov. Edmund G. Brown Jr. issued a procla- green waste will be accepted between the hours of 8 a.m. mation declaring a special election for the 23rd California had groundwater levels rise. “All three are very close to the creek and reflect what to 4 p.m. The facility will be closed for lunch from noon Senate District on June 3, 2014. The primary for this to 1 p.m. Saturday operations will resume May 3, 2014, special election is March 25, 2014. the creek is doing right now,” Lyons said. Nevertheless, IWD did not divert any Strawberry Creek water in No- from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The seat’s vacancy occurred with the Dec. 1 resignation For more information, call the Riverside County Waste of Sen. Bill Emmerson. vember. The district’s new triggers for establishing a Stage 3 Management Department at (951) 486-3200 or visit www. rivcowm.org. 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By J.P. Crumrine high school students, too. His goal will be to create an Middle-school basketball News Editor inclusive program for kids and teens of all grades. He sign-ups are now open. And also would like to have smaller squads so kids can play adult volleyball season has Richard Mozeleski is the new Town Hall sports co- more. already started. After bas- ordinator. He began last week after passing the final “High-school basketball became my salvation,” he said. ketball season, he would like background checks. “It kept me out of trouble and in school.” Consequently, to schedule a kids’ volleyball Mozeleski and his wife moved to Fern Valley several he plans to start the expanded program with basketball. season to be followed by years ago from Murietta where he had a landscaping Nothing is offered now after sixth grade, unless they play spring baseball and softball. business. Before becoming full-time neighbors, they were off the Hill. “Kids finding one thing commuting from Murrieta part-time for five years before. His philosophy will be to incorporate adults as mentors to keep them involved for The traditional menu of kids sports — softball, bas- into the activities for high school students. They can play the next four to five years ketball and volleyball — will continue, but he wants to together, but the adults can teach more than game skills. after middle school, wheth- add a year-round running club for the kids and teens who “They need to think mentor first and coaching second,” er it’s theater, dance, math want to exercise without competing in team sports. One Mozeleski stressed. “I’ve seen a lot in the last two decades, or sports — I just want to Richard Mozeleski, Town of his friends is a retired cross-country running coach and starting with the travel squads [which he coached].” facilitate the chance some Hall sports coordinator. he also hopes to recruit some of the local long-distance He does not plan to limit the application of this will find time in the games. I Photo by J.P. Crumrine runners to help, also. philosophy to basketball. “I’ll try it also through other believe in it,” he emphasized. Also, Mozeleski, a former coach, plans to emphasize sports,” he added. J.P. Crumrine can be reached at [email protected]. skill clinics for the young athletes. He has organized and presented several basketball skill days as a former coach and will continue this practice at Town Hall programs. Besides programs focused on Idyllwild School students, Mozeleski wants to expand Town Hall’s offering to local

2014 tax season to open Jan. 31 The Internal Revenue Service plans to open the 2014 filing season on Jan. 31 and encourages taxpayers to use e-file or Free File as the fastest way to receive refunds. The new opening date for individuals to file their 2013 tax returns will allow the IRS adequate time to program and test its tax processing systems. The annual process for updating IRS systems saw significant delays in October following the 16-day federal government closure. “Our teams have been working hard throughout the fall to prepare for the upcoming tax season,” IRS Act- ing Commissioner Danny Werfel said. “The late January opening gives us enough time to get things right with our programming, testing and systems validation. It’s a complex process, and our bottom-line goal is to provide a smooth filing and refund process for the nation’s taxpayers.” The IRS cautioned that it will not process any tax returns before Jan. 31, so there is no advantage to filing on paper before the opening date. Taxpayers will receive their tax refunds much faster by using e-file or Free File with the direct deposit option.

Intra-District Transfer period open The Hemet Unified School District’s Intra-District Transfers Open Enrollment period for the 2014-15 school year is Jan. 1 to March 1, 2014. During that period, parents may apply to transfer their children to a different school. HUSD policy allows children to continue their current enrollment at their school through the highest grade level offered without having to re-apply annually for their transfer. Parents may pick up an information letter and applica- IT’S HERE! tion at any district school or at the Centralized Registration Office, 2085 W. Acacia Avenue, Hemet. Applications must be submitted on or before March 1.

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INC, 54190 Hwy 243, Idyllwild, CA 92549, A This business is conducted by a Married DOES NOT IT­SELF AU­THORIZE THE USE ADVANCED CLEANING SERVICES, 68200 33rd 41-ON-SALE BEER AND WINE-EATING Legals California Corporation. Couple. IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Ave., Cathedral City, CA 92234, Riverside County. PLACE This business is conducted by a Corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business NAME IN VIO­LATION OF THE RIGHTS OF Mailing Address: PO Box 2847, Cathedral City, Pub. TC: Dec. 19, 26, 2013, Jan. 2, 2014. Continued from previous page Registrant has not yet begun to transact under the fictitious name listed above on De- ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR CA 92235. LARRY HOWARD SCOTT, 68200 business under the fictitious name listed above. cember 21, 1981. COM­MON LAW (SEE SEC­TION 14411 ET 33rd Ave., Cathedral City, CA 92234. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME PO Box 564, Idyllwild, CA 92549. RALPH Signed: Signed: SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). This business is conducted by an Individual. STATEMENT CONRAD HOETGER III, 54380 South Circle LARRY EDWARD DONAHOO RICHARD JOHN GREENWOOD CERTIFICATION Registrant has not yet begun to transact The following person is doing busi­ness as Drive, Idyllwild, CA 92549, JOLENE BEVERLY President Statement filed with the County Clerk of I hereby certify that this copy is a cor­rect copy business under the fictitious name listed above. AMERICAN DISTILLING CO., 10810 Inland HOETGER, 54380 South Circle Drive, Idyllwild, Statement filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on Dec. 11, 2013. of the origi­nal statement on file in my office. Signed: Avenue, Mira Loma, CA 91752, Riverside CA 92549. Riverside County on Dec. 6, 2013. FILE NO.: LARRY HOWARD SCOTT County. LEVECKE CORPORATION, 10810 This business is conducted by a Married FILE NO.: R-2013-12660 LARRY W. WARD, Statement filed with the County Clerk of Inland Avenue, Mira Loma, CA 91752, California Couple. R-2013-12516 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS NAME County Clerk Riverside County on Dec. 11, 2013. Corporation CA A 27762. Registrant has not yet begun to transact NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES ON DEC. 11, 2018. A By: D. Santana, Deputy FILE NO.: This business is conducted by a Corporation. business under the fictitious name listed above. STATEMENT EXPIRES ON DEC. 6, 2018. A NEW NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE- Pub. TC: Dec. 19, 26, 2013, Jan. 2, 9, 2014. I-2013-03174 Registrant has not yet begun to transact Signed: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO DEC. 11, NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS NAME business under the fictitious name listed above. JOLENE BEVERLY HOETGER MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO DEC. 6, 2018. 2018. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES ON DEC.11, 2018. A Signed: Statement filed with the County Clerk of THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES DOES NOT IT­SELF AU­THORIZE THE USE STATEMENT NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE- J. NEIL LEVECKE Riverside County on Dec. 2, 2013. NOT IT­SELF AUTHORIZE­ THE USE IN THIS IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The following person is doing business­ as MENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO DEC. 11, President FILE NO.: STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN NAME IN VIO­LATION OF THE RIGHTS OF BLUEBIRD COTTAGE INN, 26620 Saddle Drive, 2018. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES Statement filed with the County Clerk of R-2013-12367 VIO­LATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR Idyllwild, CA 92549, Riverside County. Mailing NOT IT­SELF AU­THORIZE THE USE IN THIS Riverside County on Dec. 13, 2013. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS NAME UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON­ LAW COM­MON LAW (SEE SEC­TION 14411 ET Address: PO Box 963, Idyllwild, CA 92549. AN- STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN FILE NO.: STATEMENT EXPIRES ON DEC. 2, 2018. A (SEE SECTION­ 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). THONY SCOTT ALLEN, 26620 Saddle Drive, VIOL­ ATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER I-2013-03202 NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE- PROFESSIONS CODE). CERTIFICATION Idyllwild, CA 92549. UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON­ LAW NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS NAME MENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO DEC. 2, CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that this copy is a cor­rect copy This business is conducted by an Individual. (SEE SECTION­ 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND STATEMENT EXPIRES ON DEC. 13, 2018. A 2018. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT I hereby certify that this copy is a cor­rect copy of the origi­nal statement on file in my office. Registrant commenced to transact business PROFESSIONS CODE). NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE- DOES NOT IT­SELF AUTHORIZE­ THE USE of the origi­nal statement on file in my office. under the fictitious name listed above on CERTIFICATION MENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO DEC. 13, IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS LARRY W. WARD, November 8, 2008. I hereby certify that this copy is a cor­rect copy 2018. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NAME IN VIOL­ ATION OF THE RIGHTS OF LARRY W. WARD, County Clerk Signed: of the original­ statement on file in my office. NOT IT­SELF AU­THORIZE THE USE IN THIS ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR County Clerk By: L. Sibley, Deputy ANTHONY SCOTT ALLEN STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN COM­MON LAW (SEE SEC­TION 14411 ET By: A. Acevedo, Deputy Pub. TC: Dec. 19, 26, 2013, Jan. 2, 9, 2014 Statement filed with the County Clerk of LARRY W. WARD, VIO­LATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub. TC: Dec. 19, 26, 2013, Jan. 2, 9, 2014. Riverside County on Dec. 4, 2013. County Clerk UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON­ LAW CERTIFICATION FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO.: By: J. Mendoza, Deputy (SEE SECTION­ 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND I hereby certify that this copy is a cor­rect copy FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT R-2013-12465 Pub. TC: Dec. 19, 26, 2013, Jan. 2, 9, 2014. PROFESSIONS CODE). of the original­ statement on file in my office. STATEMENT The following person is doing business­ as NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS NAME CERTIFICATION The following person is doing busi­ness as CLAUDINE ELLIS PET GROOMING, 26503 STATEMENT EXPIRES ON DEC. 4, 2018. A NOTICE OF APPLICATION I hereby certify that this copy is a cor­rect copy LARRY W. WARD, IDYLLWILD COMMUNITY CENTER, 54423 Saunders Meadow Road, Idyllwild, CA 92549, NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE- to sell ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES of the origi­nal statement on file in my office. County Clerk Village Center Drive, Idyllwild, CA 92549, Riv- Riverside County. Mailing Address: PO Box MENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO DEC. 4, Date of Filing Application: December By: D. Santana, Deputy erside County. Mailing Address: PO Box 1770, 1834, Idyllwild, CA 92549. CLAUDINE GLORIA 2018. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT 10, 2013. LARRY W. WARD, Pub. TC: Dec. 12, 19, 26, 2013, Jan. 2, 2014. Idyllwild, CA 92549. SAN JACINTO MOUNTAIN ELLIS, 26503 Saunders Meadow Road, Idyllwild, DOES NOT IT­SELF AU­THORIZE THE USE To Whom It May Concern: County Clerk COMMUNITY CENTER, INC., 54423 Village CA 92549. IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS The Name of the Applicant is: By: L. Quintero, Deputy FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Center Drive, Idyllwild, CA 92549, A California This business is conducted by an Individual. NAME IN VIO­LATION OF THE RIGHTS OF EMILY MARTHA PEARSON Pub. TC: Dec. 26, 2013, Jan. 2, 9, 16, 2014. STATEMENT Corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR The applicant listed above is applying to the The following person is doing business­ as This business is conducted by a Corporation. under the fictitious name listed above on COM­MON LAW (SEE SEC­TION 14411 ET Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME CALIFORNIA HOLISTIC CHAMBER COM- Registrant commenced to transact business October 9, 2003. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). sell alcoholic beverages at: STATEMENT MERCE, 27341 Stanford St, Hemet, CA 92544, under the fictitious name listed above on Signed: CERTIFICATION 29470 HWY 243 The following person is doing busi­ness as Riverside County. CECE STEVENS, 27341 January 2013. CLAUDINE GLORIA ELLIS I hereby certify that this copy is a cor­rect copy MOUNTAIN CENTER, CA 92561 IDYLLWILD'S STOPLIGHT, 54385 North Circle Stanford St, CA 92544. Signed: President of the origi­nal statement on file in my office. Type of license Applied for: Drive, Unit 151, Idyllwild, CA 92549, Riverside This business is conducted by an Individual. JANICE LYLE Statement filed with the County Clerk of See Legals, next page Registrant has not yet begun to transact President Riverside County on Dec. 6, 2013. LARRY W. WARD, business under the fictitious name listed above. Statement filed with the County Clerk of FILE NO.: County Clerk Signed: Riverside County on Dec. 4, 2013. R-2013-12528 By: T. Vargas, Deputy CECE STEVENS FILE NO.: NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS NAME Pub. TC: Dec. 19, 26, 2013, Jan. 2, 9, 2014. Horoscope Statement filed with the County Clerk of R-2013-12466 STATEMENT EXPIRES ON DEC. 6, 2018. A Riverside County on Dec. 3, 2013. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS NAME NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO.: STATEMENT EXPIRES ON DEC. 4, 2018. A NEW MENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO DEC. 6, STATEMENT ARIES (March 21 to April could give you time to go over R-2013-12419 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2018. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT The following person is doing business­ as NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS NAME MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO DEC. 4, 2018. 19) It’s a good time to take a your plans to find weaknesses you STATEMENT EXPIRES ON DEC. 3, 2018. A THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE- NOT IT­SELF AUTHORIZE­ THE USE IN THIS much-needed break from your might have overlooked before. MENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO DEC. 3, STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN Crossword recent hectic schedule and spend A romantic getaway with that 2018. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT VIOL­ ATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER some time in quieter surround- special person is favored this DOES NOT IT­SELF AUTHORIZE­ THE USE UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON­ LAW (Answers on previous page) IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS (SEE SECTION­ 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND ings. Important news could arrive weekend. NAME IN VIOL­ ATION OF THE RIGHTS OF PROFESSIONS CODE). ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR CERTIFICATION early next week. SCORPIO (October 23 to COM­MON LAW (SEE SEC­TION 14411 ET I hereby certify that this copy is a cor­rect copy TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) November 21) Professional and SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). of the origi­nal statement on file in my office. CERTIFICATION The Taurean traits of reliability personal situations benefit once I hereby certify that this copy is a cor­rect copy LARRY W. WARD, and thoroughness could be you set a positive tone in getting of the original­ statement on file in my office. County Clerk By: T. Vargas, Deputy well-tested when decision-makers things off to a good start. Hon- LARRY W. WARD, Pub. TC: Dec. 19, 26, 2013, Jan. 2, 9, 2014. consider your proposals and/or est dialogue smoothes over any County Clerk By: L. Montes, Deputy FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME requests. Be prepared to answer occasional display of balkiness. Pub. TC: Dec. 12, 19, 26, 2013, Jan. 2, 2014. STATEMENT some probing questions. SAGITTARIUS (November The following person is doing busi­ness as FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME COMMUNITY LUMBER COMPANY, 54200 GEMINI (May 21 to June 22 to December 21) A problem STATEMENT Maranatha Drive, Idyllwild, CA 92549-0037, 20) A sudden attack of bore- with workplace colleagues or The following person is doing business­ as Riverside County. Mailing Address: PO Box 37, IDYLLWILD OUTDOORS, 25965 Hwy 243 # Idyllwild, CA 92549-0037. RICHARD JOHN dom leaves you with some tasks family members seems to defy C & D, Idyllwild, CA 92549, Riverside County. GREENWOOD, 25755 Scenic Drive, Idyllwild, undone. It’s OK to take a short even your sage counsel. But be Mailing Address: PO Box 1155, Idyllwild, CA CA 92549-0540, KARIN OLIVE GREENWOOD, 92549. VILLAGE HARDWARE & LUMBER, 25755 Scenic Drive, Idyllwild, CA 92549-0540. respite. But get back to work by patient. Your words eventually week’s end so that you have time will lead to a resolution. for other projects. CAPRICORN (December 22 Sudoku CANCER (June 21 to July to January 19) Don’t just wait out (Answers on previous page) 22) Avoid prejudging a situation that unexpected and unexplained just because it looks bad. Facts delay in your career move. You could emerge that would make could gain added respect if you your position uncomfortable, ask why it happened and what to say the least. A relative has you can do to move things along interesting news to share with AQUARIUS (January 20 to ACROSS 35 Cattle call DOWN 27 TV Superman you. 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gional and national independent school organizations. fire fee refund “I am passionate about arts education and very excited about the opportunity to work with the talented faculty and staff of Idyllwild Arts,” Jordan wrote in the IAF press release. “I am a firm believer in the mission of Idyllwild process Arts and I look forward to working with the board, faculty and staff of Idyllwild Arts as we build upon the strong By J.P. Crumrine reputation of this remarkable institution.” News Editor In describing an arts education during an interview with the Chicago Sun-Times, Jordan said, “An arts ed- Earlier this month, a Sacramento County Superior ucation can be the foundation that helps young people Court judge sided with Cal Fire regarding property owners’ become critical and imaginative thinkers and doers. The rights to a refund if the State Responsibility Area Fire Pre- arts teach students to consider that there is more than one vention Fee is deemed unconstitutional. Property owners right answer and that there are multiple solutions to a who have not filed a timely Petition for Redetermination problem. This type of divergent thinking naturally fosters will not be eligible for refunds of the fee payment if the collaboration, effective communication and innovation — court subsequently agrees with the litigation challenging all critical capacities that are essential for success.” the legitimacy of the fee. “Pamela is a great selection and galvanized to take us Assembly Bill 29, which enacted the fire prevention forward. She knows Bill Lowman [the former IA head fee, also specified an administrative process for seeking a of school] quite well,” said Steve Fraider, director of the refund. The Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association has filed summer program, “and serves in a couple of organizations a lawsuit claiming the fee is a tax and was not enacted with Doug Ashcraft [dean of the academy]. She knows with a two-thirds vote as specified in the state constitution. us very well.” However, Superior Court Judge Eugene Balonon con- About 100 applicants applied for the positions, according cluded the fee’s legality does not affect the refund process. to Fraider. “We were gratified with that response. Now “Plaintiffs seeking relief under the Third Cause of we’re excited about our prospects,” he added. Action argue that they are excused from filing a Petition Jordan will have the responsibility of overseeing the for Redetermination because AB 29 did not become law, academy, one of only three independent boarding high and thus, neither did the administrative remedy. However, schools for the arts in the United States, and its 64-year- plaintiffs are not excused from filing a Petition for Rede- old summer program, which annually reaches nearly 2,000 termination because they believe the law to be invalid,” participants of all ages seeking intensive arts experiences. he opined. J.P. Crumrine can be reached at [email protected]. The court also rejected HJTA’s request to have Cal Fire From left, Emily Hill and Nicola Sabin entertain visitors to set aside the collected fees until the court adjudicates the Fairway Market with a violin concert Friday. The girls played basic claim of whether the fee is a tax and, therefore, Christmas favorites, including a Ukranian Christmas Carol. Strange but true constitutional. Emily is raising money for her mom “who has been through a “Moreover, the [claim to preserve the monies] is a In the U.S. in 1900, imported perfume was taxed remedy, not a cause of action [and] … relates to the lot,” and Nicola is raising money to buy presents for her teachers. at a higher rate than imported opium. appropriate remedy if the court declares that the fee is Photo by Jay Pentrack unconstitutional,” Balonon wrote. A court date for the trial has not been set. Legals J.P. Crumrine can be reached at [email protected]. Continued from previous page

County. Mailing Address: PO Box 1593, STATEMENT EXPIRES ON DEC. 18, 2018. A being sold “as is”. The street address and other you to free and clear ownership of the property. Idyllwild, CA 92549. KIMBERLY ANN EV- NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE- common designation, if any, of the real property You should also be aware that the lien being ANS-SMITH, 55055 Strong Drive, Idyllwild, MENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO DEC. 18, described above is purported to be: 53525 WEST auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the ATTENTION CA 92549. 2018. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT RIDGE ROAD , IDYLLWILD, CA 92549 The highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be This business is conducted by an Individual. DOES NOT IT­SELF AU­THORIZE THE USE undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for responsible for paying off all liens senior to the Registrant has not yet begun to transact IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS any incorrectness of the street address and other lien being auctioned off, before you can receive LOCAL business under the fictitious name listed above. NAME IN VIOL­ ATION OF THE RIGHTS OF common designation, if any, shown herein. Said clear title to the property. You are encouraged Signed: ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR sale will be made without covenant or warranty, to investigate the existence, priority, and size of KIMBERLY ANN EVANS-SMITH COM­MON LAW (SEE SEC­TION 14411 ET express or implied, regarding title, possession, or outstanding liens that may exist on this property BUSINESS Statement filed with the County Clerk of SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal by contacting the county recorder’s office or a Riverside County on Dec. 17, 2013. CERTIFICATION sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, title insurance company, either of which may FILE NO.: I hereby certify that this copy is a cor­rect copy with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), charge you a fee for this information. If you OWNERS ... R-2013-12837 of the origi­nal statement on file in my office. advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of consult either of these resources, you should be NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS NAME Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the aware that the same Lender may hold more than STATEMENT EXPIRES ON DEC. 17, 2018. A LARRY W. WARD, Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property. Did you know? NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE- County Clerk Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown MENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO DEC. 17, By: S. Perez, Deputy of the obligations secured by the property to be on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one • You are required to file a DBA (Doing 2018. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT Pub. TC: Dec. 26, 2013, Jan. 2, 9, 16. sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, DOES NOT IT­SELF AU­THORIZE THE USE advances at the time of the initial publication of Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of Business As), also called an FBN IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Trustee’s Sale this Notice of Trustee`s Sale is estimated to be the California Civil Code. The law requires that NAME IN VIO­LATION OF THE RIGHTS OF APN: 561-192-011-4 TS No: CA09000726- $377,006.81 (Estimated), provided, however, information about Trustee Sale postponements (Fictitious Business Name), statement with ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR 13-1 TO No: 5914827 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S prepayment premiums, accrued interest and be made available to you and to the public, as a COM­MON LAW (SEE SEC­TION 14411 ET SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED advances will increase this figure prior to sale. courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you the county when you start a business. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). OF TRUST DATED 11/8/2007. UNLESS YOU Beneficiary`s bid at said sale may include all or wish to learn whether your sale date has been CERTIFICATION TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROP- part of said amount. In addition to cash, the postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled • Your DBA expires after 5 years, and you I hereby certify that this copy is a cor­rect copy ERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. Trustee will accept a cashier`s check drawn on a time and date for the sale of this property, you of the origi­nal statement on file in my office. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE state or national bank, a check drawn by a state may call Priority Posting and Publishing at 714- need to refile. NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST or federal credit union or a check drawn by a 573-1965 for information regarding the Trustee’s LARRY W. WARD, YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. state or federal savings and loan association, Sale or visit the Internet Web site address on the County Clerk On 1/22/2014 at 09:00 AM, Auction.com Room savings association or savings bank specified in previous page for information regarding the sale By: D. Santana, Deputy at 400 North Main Street, Corona, CA 92880, Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and of this property, using the file number assigned to The Town Crier can file your DBA for you, Pub. TC: Dec. 26, 2013, Jan. 2, 9, 16, 2014. Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, authorized to do business in California, or other this case, CA09000726-13-1. Information about under and pursuant to the power of sale con- such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. postponements that are very short in duration saving you from the paperwork hassle and FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME tained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded In the event tender other than cash is accepted, or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale STATEMENT on 11/14/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0691025 the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the may not immediately be reflected in the telephone the time and gas it would take to go to the The following person is doing busi­ness and that said Deed of Trust was modified by Trustee`s Deed Upon Sale until funds become information or on the Internet Web site. The as JOSE’S CLEANING, 28760 Ave Duguesa, Modification Agreement recorded on October available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of best way to verify postponement information is County Recorder’s Office. Cathedral City, 92234, Riverside County. JOSE 18, 2012 as Instrument Number 2012-0497796 right. The property offered for sale excludes all to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 12/17/2013 VELEZ GONZALEZ, 28670 Ave Duguesa, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of funds held on account by the property receiver, TRUSTEE CORPS TS No. CA09000726-13-1 Cathedral City, 92234. Riverside County, California, executed by SILVIA if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 949-252- This business is conducted by an Individual. ALVAREZ, A MARRIED MAN, as Trustor(s), title for any reason, the successful bidder`s sole 8300 Lupe Tabita, Authorized SignatorySALE Call Dolores at (951) 659-2145 or stop Registrant has not yet begun to transact in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration and exclusive remedy shall be the return of INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE business under the fictitious name listed above. Systems, Inc., as nominee for Banco Popular, monies paid to the Trustee and the successful AT www.priorityposting.com FOR AUTOMAT- by the Town Crier, 54425 North Circle Dr. Signed: N.A. as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC bidder shall have no further recourse. Notice to ED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: JOSE VELEZ GONZALEZ AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding Priority Posting and Publishing at 714-573-1965 (office open Mon-Fri from 9 am to 5 pm. Statement filed with the County Clerk of lawful money of the United States, all payable on this property lien, you should understand that TRUSTEE CORPS MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT Riverside County on Dec. 18, 2013. at the time of sale, that certain property situated there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A Sat-Sun from 10 am to 4pm) FILE NO.: in said County, California describing the land auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY I-2013-03236 therein as: As more fully described in said Deed the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. P1075269 . NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS NAME of Trust The property heretofore described is Trustee auction does not automatically entitle Pub. TC: Dec. 26, 2013, Jan. 2, 9, 2014. Idyllwild Town Crier, December 26, 2013 - Page 25

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Town Crier The Mountain Re- Dozer is a young black declared it was a tribute source Conservancy was Lab-mix looking for a to Bill Jolley’s skill as a threatening the Pine Cove forever human to throw the ball, throw stonemason. Water District with legal the ball and then throw the ball again. action over Lilly Creek You get it. And if you won’t, he will play 60 years ago - 1953 water usage. catch all by himself. He has energy to Someone dropped off spare, loves water, and will hike, walk a load of pitch-gooey pine 5 years ago - 2008 and run. He’s good with other dogs, as for Mr. Gruey’s milk goats L long as they will play with him. He’s ast week was cold, wet to chomp on. not even curious about the feline crowd. and treacherous. Idyllwild Harley is quite the opposite. Shar- Fire Department recorded 55 years ago - 1958 ing the couch with you and your 21 inches of snow from Barbara Bratton, 17, remote is his fav. He loves to walk, Monday, Dec. 15, through was named Miss Hemet. just not long-distance, has to have a Betty Hazard placidly holds baby daughter Laura while sight- Thursday, Dec. 18, the She was the first Idyllwild yard to bury his bones, and absolutely ing down a telescope at Lake Hemet during the 75th-annual second-largest December girl to win the title. would love to live with the felines Audubon Bird Count in December 1975. snowfall since 1947. rather than the canines. Chasing the 50 years ago - 1963 File photo 1 year ago - 2012 ball is one of his favorite things to The state park was Idyllwild residents do, and then it will be time for a that a meteor may have officially designated as saw residential property nap. The magic words for this 5-year-old boy are, “Want crashed somewhere on the 25 years ago - 1988 a wilderness park by the crimes continue to spike to go for a ride in the car or truck?” mountain. The Rustic Theatre re- State Park Commission. through much of 2012. And Chelsea is a female fluffy senior-mix. ceived a two-year waiver The trend put 2012 on She will do her share of frolicking for 35 years ago - 1978 of a county ordinance 45 years ago - 1968 track to approach more a bit in the yard, is good with other It was a white Christ- requiring it to have 84 Another effort was than 90 felony property dogs, but simply looking pretty on her mas for mountain-area parking spaces. being made to get the crimes for the year, dra- bed is the best part of life for her. She residents as a cold front Banning-Idyllwild High- matically raising levels is ready for a quiet home as long as dumped more than 10 20 years ago - 1993 way into the state scenic that had begun to grow you have treats. inches of snow just in time Participants in the an- highway system. three years earlier. Boomer and Tommy wish you a Happy New Year. for the holidays. nual Idyllwild Audubon Boomer is our youngest feline, under a year, and still full Christmas Bird Count 40 years ago - 1973 of the kitty playfulness. He loves other cats and absolutely 30 years ago - 1983 were down. Only 20 peo- A plane was thought loves Harley, the dog. Tommy also is a dog lover. His A Holiday Mixer spon- ple showed up to count. to have crashed in May favorite pastime is in the outdoor cattery soaking up the sored by the Chamber of Valley, but after a thor- sun and watching the birds. He has a Commerce was held for 15 years ago - 1998 ough search by the Forest unique meow, almost a squeak to show local business people and Through the help of a Service, no wreckage was enjoyment when you are around. members of the commu- national insurance com- found. It was surmised We have gift nity to get acquainted. pany, Pine Cove Fire De- certificates avail- able for our ani- mal adoptions. 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Three Micks and a Chick performed an Irish Solstice at Idyll Awhile Wine Shoppe Bistro Saturday night to an overflowing crowd. From left, John King, Vince Day, Andrea Bond and Mick Lynch. Photo by Peter Szabadi The Idyllwild Master Chorale performs its “One Love Candle,” a winter solstice and Jazz Fusion Concert and Art Show at Idyllwild School Saturday and Sunday nights. John Fleming (left) and Sherry Williams close out the concert with “Baby It’s Cold Outside.” Photo by Jenny Kirchner

Sunday, with the participa- tion of Local Color, Spirit Mountain Retreat celebrated the Winter Solstice at the Caine Learning Center. Photo courtesy of Francoise Frigola

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