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First Idyllwild baby Jacob T. Johnston, son of Stephanie and Charles TCoveringo the Sanw Jacinto and Santan Rosa Moun tainsC from Twinr Pinesı to Anzaer to Pinyon Johnston, fi rst for 2013. Almost all the News — Part of the Time See page 2. VOL. 68 NO. 7 75¢ (Tax Included) IDYLLWILD, CA THURS., FEBRUARY 14, 2013 Warming Center open See page 4. Lyle takes Sheriff Sniff Addresses gun control legislation. helm of future See page 8.

Post Office open community center No plans to close. See page 9. By J.P. Crumrine Editor CSA 36 significant step to- No plans to fi ll vacancies, ward realizing the including resignation of Idyllwild Commu- Chairman Bob Schraff. A nity Center and the But- See page 10. terfi eld Family Center was taken Monday, Feb. 11. The Marshall Hawkins Mount San Jacinto Commu- Local jazz great to enter nity Center board has been state Jazz Hall of Fame. reformulated, as David But- See page 16. terfi eld said last month. Nearly 10 inches of snow fell on the Hill Friday, Feb. 8, according to the National Weather The current members of the Idyllwild Commu- Service. Then Saturday morning, the sun shone in Idyllwild County Park. More snow Rotary nity Recreation Council, the Janice Lyle, new chair of the pictures on pages 12 and 13. Photo by J.P. Crumrine Idyllwild Rotary tours operational entity, under Mount San Jacinto Commu- Twin Pines Ranch. the legal umbrella of the nity Center See page 26. MSJCC, appointed four new Photo courtesy of Janice Lyle members — Janice Lyle, Bill Sanborn, Robert Priefer the board. The other ICRC Mayor’s term extended and Lois Butterfi eld. Cur- directors then resigned. Inside rent acting ICRC President The newly constituted A&E ...... 14 Mayor Max in offi ce until July 2014 Dawn Sonnier remains on See Lyle, page 11 Calendar ...... 5 Churches ...... 8 By Monk Chicago Tribune has written Classifi eds ...... 20 Special Canine about our Mayor, according Correspondent to Murasko. Crossword ...... 22 Oak borer found Prior to the session with Horoscope ...... 22 esidents of the ARF board, the mayor met Lodging ...... 8 mountain commu- with his Political Action in four more trees Masthead ...... 6 nity of Idyllwild Committee of Raccoons in On the Town ...... 14 ‘R have spoken, and ARF’s Support of Mayor Max of Public notices ...... 23 [Animal Rescue Friends] Idyllwild (also known as the in Idyllwild Real estate ...... 18 executive board has listened. PAC-RACs), “We discussed Services ...... 24 By popular demand, Mayor in detail our plans for the By Marshall Smith transported from San Diego Sudoku ...... 22 Max’s term of offi ce has been Office of Mayor Max for Staff Reporter County and perhaps the Weather ...... 2 extended for another year,” the remainder of my term as imported fi rewood location Janice Murasko announced Mayor of Idyllwild,” he said. our more Goldspot- was near the infested tree. in an email Saturday. In the next 18 months, ted oak borer-infested Trees two and three were In an Last week, the ARF board Mayor Max will continue Ftrees have been iden- identifi ed on Jan. 19, one approached His Honor about to promote Idyllwild and tified in Idyllwild. When near Mountain Top Liquor EMERGENCY extending his term of offi ce remain involved with com- authorities identified the and one at Town Hall. Last go to another 12 months. After munity groups, personal vis- first infested tree here in week, authorities identifi ed some deliberation and discus- Mayor Max its and to do good deeds. November, they expressed four more infested trees, idyllwild sion with campaign manager He plans to continue hope that it was an isolated Three are along Highway Photo by J.P. Crumrine towncrier.com Phyllis Mueller, Mayor Max his outreach to thousands incident. Authorities no 243 between tree one and agreed and “is very excited On its Facebook page, of CEOs in Southern Cali- longer believe the outbreak tree two. The seventh tree, to have the opportunity to ARF has received commu- fornia. “I didn’t know how is limited. which CAL FIRE Forester continue representing this nications from dozens of they would receive a com- Since tree one was on Gregg Bratcher called a beautiful mountain and its humans on the Hill and far munication from a canine Highway 243, it appears to monster oak, 147 inches residents — dogs, cats, crit- away asking whether Max mayor, and I was very happy have been almost certain- in diameter, is on private ters, and humans.” would continue. Even the See Mayor, page 9 ly infested from firewood See GSOB, page 10 Page 2 - Idyllwild Town Crier, February 14, 2013 News of record Jacob Johnston Idyllwild’s fi rst baby of 2013

Fire log Feb. 5 — False alarm, By Marshall Smith receive gifts from local mer- Yaw Road, Anza. Staff Reporter chants. To be eligible for Feb. 6 — Smoke check, Hill fi re stations respond- the Town Crier fi rst baby South Ridge, Idyllwild. Idyllwild residents contest, parents must re- ed to the following calls, Feb. 6 — Walk-in medi- Charles and Stephanie John- side full-time in Idyllwild, Monday to Monday, Feb. 4 cal aid. ston welcomed Jacob T. Pine Cove, Stone Creek, to 11, 2013: Feb. 7 — Traffic colli- Johnston into the world as Mountain Center or Garner sion, Highway 243 at Lake Idyllwild’s fi rst baby of 2013. Valley; proof of residency Idyllwild Fire Department Jacob made his debut at 4:35 must be shown; the attend- Fulmor. and Ambulance a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 27, at ing physician must certify Feb. 8 — Structure fi re, Fe b. 6 — Me d i c a l Desert Regional Hospital in the exact time of birth; and Aurora Lane, Anza. aid, Marion View Drive, Palm Springs. the Town Crier must receive Feb. 9 — Structure fi re, Idyllwild. Jacob weighed in at sev- notifi cation of the birth no Keyes Road, Poppet Flat. Feb. 6 — Medical aid, en pounds, three ounces later than 10 a.m. on the

Tollgate Road, Idyllwild. and measured 19 inches in next business day after the Riverside County Fire, length. ous marriage. Stephanie has lived here for birth. Feb. 6 — Walk-in medi- Garner Valley Jacob is Stephanie’s fi rst The Johnstons have lived seven years. M a r s h a l l S m i t h cal aid. Feb. 4 — Structure fi re, child. Father Charles has on the Hill for two and By becoming the first c a n b e r e a c h e d a t Feb. 7 — Traffic colli- 58700 block of Yaw Road, three children from a previ- a half years as a couple. baby of 2013, Jacob will [email protected] sion, Highway 243 at Lake Anza. Fulmor. Feb. 5 — Structure fi re, may not be a complete list The Mountain Commu- Feb. 7 — Medical aid, 58600 block of Yaw Road, of responses: nities Fire Safe Council Ridgeview Drive, Idyllwild. Anza. Feb. 7 — Solo, nonin- conducted fuel abate- Feb. 7 — Walk-in medi- Feb. 8 — Structure fi re, jury collision, Highway 243 ment in Twin Pines last cal aid. 37000 block of Aurora Lane, south of Lake Fulmor. week. Pino Tree Service Feb. 8 — Medical aid, Anza. Feb. 8 — Solo, nonin- did the clearing, includ- Highway 243 and Old Feb. 8 — Traffic colli- jury motorcycle collision, ing removal of large piles Dump Road, Idyllwild. sion, highways 243 and 74, Highway 243, south of Twin of brush, on the steep Feb. 10 — Rescue, San Paradise Corner. Pines Road. mountain side below the Jacinto Road, Idyllwild. Feb. 8 — Two-vehicle dome house foundation. Feb. 10 — Walk-in medi- Riverside County Fire, noninjury collision, High- This was the site deaths cal aid. Pinyon way 243, north of Highway of the Forest Service Feb. 11 — Medical aid, Report unavailable. 74. fi refi ghters during the Baldy Road. Feb. 8 — Two-vehicle Esperanza Fire in 2006. Feb. 11 —Medical aid, CHP log noninjury collision on High- Photo by Jenny Kirchner Saunders Meadow Road. way 243, south of Saunders The resident post of the Meadow Road, Idyllwild. Riverside County Fire, California Highway Patrol Almost all of the News Idyllwild Weather Pine Cove responded to the following Sheriff’s log — Part of theTime Feb. 4 — Structure fi re, calls from Thursday, Feb. Online From the National Weather Service Yaw Road, Anza. Log unavailable. idyllwildtowncrier.com Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday 7 to Monday, Feb. 11. This 2/14 2/15 2/16 2/17 2/18

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1. 25710 Scenic Dr. 8. 25360 Fern Valley Rd. 15. 53665 Jeffery Pine Fern Valley - Seller Fern Valley – Seller Rd., Cedar Glen 2. 55875 Encino Rd. 9. 52791 Middle Ridge – Seller/Buyer Fern Valley – Seller Dr. Idyllwild 16. 24940 Fern Valley 3. 25455 Manzanita Dr. – Seller/Buyer Rd., Fern Valley Idyllwild – Buyer 10. 52786 Cedar Dr. – Buyer 4. 53865 Pine Crest Pine Cove – Buyer 17. 24855 Roble Dr. Ave., Idyllwild 11. 53085 Marian View Fern Valley – Seller – Seller Dr., Idyllwild – Seller 18. 26871 Robin Dr. 5. 53590 Rocky Way 12. 25755 Tahquitz Rd. Idyllwild – Buyer Cedar Glen – Buyer Fern Valley – Seller 19. 52321 Golden Leaf 6. 25100 Lodge Rd. 13. 25460 Shadow Oaks Trail, Pine Cove Fern Valley – Seller/ Dr., Pine Cove – Seller/Buyer Buyer – Seller/Buyer 20. 24855 Fern Valley 7. 52760 Pine Ridge Rd. 14. 53490 Double View Rd., Fern Valley Pine Cove – Seller Dr., Idyllwild – Seller - Seller Page 4 - Idyllwild Town Crier, February 14, 2013 Obituary — Elizabeth Courtney Haworth Windsong Obituary

Humanitarian. Writer. Poet. Artist. A c- a n d Royce L a t t i n ; a n d h e r gre a t - gra n d - Donald Ellis Moore t ivi s t . Id e a l i s t . In d ivi d u a l . E l i z a b e t h l ive d daughter Kaylee. Elizabeth had a third i n a n e l ev a te d s t a te of p er s on a l a n d s p i ri - s o n , Mi ch a e l Hawo rt h , w h o p a s s e d aw ay Donald Ellis M oore of t u a l aw a re n e s s . An eve r- f a i t h f u l s e rv a n t to i n 2 0 0 9 . E l i z a b e t h , a f u l l - t i m e re s i den t of P i n e C o v e d i e d Tu e s d a y, Ja n . a hig her le vel of ideals, Elizab e th de dicate d La J olla, Calif., for ov er 60 years, gradu- 29, 2013, in Yucaipa, C alif. her life to sharing her gifts, assets and a te d f ro m L a Jo l l a Hi gh S ch o o l ( cl a s s o f H e was 82 y ear s old. t a l en t s to h e l p t h o s e i n n e e d . In a l l t h a t 1958), San Diego State U niversity and Do nald was bo rn in o n s h e d i d , E l i z a b e t h em b o d i e d t h e re l i gi o u s we n t o n to a t te n d t h e Un ive r s i ty o f S a n M ar c h 18, 1931, in F r esno, vi rt u e s of f a i t h ( i n m a n k i n d ) , h op e ( for D i e g o S ch o o l o f L aw. S h e own e d h o m e s Calif., to Leila Mae and to m o rrow ) a n d ch a ri ty ( to t h e n e e dy ) . i n b o t h L a Jo l l a a n d t h e v a c a t i on town of Chester M oor e. H e serv ed E l i z a b e t h b e l i eve d t h a t a l l l i fe w a s h o ly Idy l lwi l d . He r f avo ri te t h i n gs i n l i f e we re : in the United States Air and all life was one. Elizabeth was as Tr ivi a l Pursu i t a n d S c r a bbl e ( i n a ny for m ) , Fo rce f ro m 1 9 5 0 to 1 9 5 4 . s i m p l e a s s h e w a s com p l i c a te d : A tru s t i n g mu s i c ( of a ny c u l tu re , but p a rt i c u l a r ly j a z z D o n a l d w a s a B o y S c o u t a n d s o u l but n o t a du m my; a h e l p i n g h a n d a n d b lu e s ) , p l ayi n g mu s i c a l i n s tru m en t s Eagle Scout. He attended but rarely a push-over; an angel with a pitchfork; a ( a u to h a rp, b a s s g u i t a r a n d key b o a rd ) , s u r f a n d s u n s e t s the Uni v e r sity o f C alif o rnia, true and dev out believ er in Christ with an open and a t Win d ‘ N S e a b e a ch , a n d co m e dy ( s a t i ri c a l co m e dy, R i v e r si d e, whe r e h e m aj o r ed explorative mind; a social liberal but a stickler for she particularly loved Robin W illiams and Garrison in Phy sics. H e w o rk ed as a ae r ospac e e nginee r and p r oject co n s e rv a ti s m a n d co n s e rv a tive v a lu e s ; n eve r p u n ct u a l Keilor). manag e r. Do nald li v ed in R i v e r sid e, Redlands and fi nall y but alwa ys right on time; try ev erything once, twice if T h e su rvivi n g f a m i ly wo u l d l i ke to give a s p e c i a l t h a n k I d yll wild, C alif. s h e l i ke d i t ; a w a n d e ri n g s p i ri t wi t h a n e e d f o r a h o m e . yo u to a l l t h e f ri en d s a n d f a m i ly for t h e i r o ut p o u ri n g H e was a me mbe r o f a barbe r sho p q uart et. E l i z a b e t h w a s a s s i m p l e a s s h e w a s com p l i c a te d . of love and support for Elizabeth. We only ask that H e is s urvi v ed b y wif e S usan D. Moo r e o f I d yll wild; Born in 1940, Elizabeth passed peacefully in her yo u s ay a p raye r f o r E l i z a b e t h , w h o u n do u b te d l y wi l l so n St uart G riff ey; daught e r s Elle n, M arjo rie, M aril yn and son ’ s home in 2013. Elizabeth was the daughter of be with her friends and Christ in H ea v en. We would Shanno n; and 10 grand c hildr e n. Elsa Lanphier and J ohn Courtney. She is surviv ed by l i ke to t h a n k D r. Ryo n Nak a s o n e , w h o wo rke d t i re l e s s l y h e r s o n s D avi d Hawo rt h a n d Ki l m a L a t t i n ; h e r d a u gh - wi t h E l i z a b e t h du ri n g h er t wo - ye a r b a t t l e wi t h c a n cer. American Legion ters-in-law Beth Haworth and Season Marie Lattin; S e rvi ce s wi l l b e i n L a Jo l l a , Ca l i f . Ca l l ( 6 1 9 ) 8 8 7 - 6 2 7 5 Post 800 C ommander h e r gra n d ch i l d re n Ti f f a ny Hawo rt h , Ni co l a s Hawo rt h for i n form a t i on re g a rd i n g s ervi ce s . Ron D ra p e r (right) presented a plaque to Idy l lwi l d Hea t i n g Idyllwild Warming Center available o wn e r S t e ve Ho l l d b e r (left) f or donating the B y M a r s h a l l S m i t h tem p er a tu re s a re 3 0 de g re e s a b l e s s u c h a s h o t c h o co l a te more than one source of new furnace which S ta f f R ep orter or lower; and when tem- a n d g r a n o l a b a rs . Mo u n t a i n h e a t a n d / or a b a ck - u p gen - the L egion needed t o fulfi ll its r equir ement as a R i v erside p e r a t u re s a re 2 0 d e g re e s o r D i s a s te r Pre p a re d n e s s i s a er a tor, h ave Am er i c a n s w i t h C o unty Warming C ent er. The plaque w as p r esent ed d uring the The I dyllwild Warming b e l ow for a 2 4 - h o u r p er i o d l o c a l vo lu n te er em er g en c y Disabilities A ct accessible P rime R ib Dinner N ight F rida y, Feb.1. Pho t o b y Cid Ca s tillo Cen ter, l o c a te d a t a n d op er- or l on ger. p r e p a r ed n e s s gr o u p wi t h a en t r a n ce a n d re s t ro om s a n d ated by Amer ican Le g ion Post T h e cen ter op er a te s u n der l a r ge m em b ers h i p. Un der t h e s p a ce for co t s to b e s e t u p i f c a n b e re a ch e d a t ( 9 5 1 ) 2 4 9 - Wa r m i n g C e n t e r Ac t i v a t i o n 8 0 0 , i s av a i l a bl e t h i s w i n ter, a s m e m o r a n d a o f u n d e r s t a n d - du a l a g re em en t s , t h e Le g i on con d i t i on s w a r r a n te d . 4702 and Richardson at (951) Com m i t te e S e c re t a ry Na n c y i t h a s b e en for t h e p a s t t wo i n g b e t we en t h e Le g i on , t h e a g re e s to prov i de a n d m a i n - L egi o n m e m be r s D a n ny 6 5 9 - 8 2 8 6 a n d 2 0 5 - 1 6 2 7 . L ay ton a t ( 9 0 9 ) 2 2 5 - 5 1 2 7 i f ye a rs . Com mu n i t y Ac t i on Pa r t n er- t a i n t h e cen ter, M D P a g re e s R i ch a rd s on a n d R i ck Fo s - In t h a t e ve n t , vo l u n te e r s i n tere s te d i n h e l p i n g . Loc a te d a t 5 4 3 6 0 Ma r- ship of Riverside County to u s e i t s r a d i o a n d em a i l s ys - ter are primary warming m i g h t a l s o b e n e e de d to h e l p T h e Tow n Cr i er w i l l p o s t ian View Dri v e, the c e nt e r a n d Mo u n t a i n D i s a s ter Pre - tem to n o t i f y i t s n e t wor k of c e n t e r c o n t a ct s a n d a r e o n s t a f f a n d p ro vi d e t ra n s p o r- on i t s we b s i te , i dy l lw i l d tow n - op en s , b a s e d on a n ex i s t i n g p a re d n e s s . T h e Co m m u n i t y I WC a c t iv a t i on a n d op en i n g , the activation committee. t a t i on for t h o s e u n a b l e to c r i er. com / , n o t i ce s of w a r m - activation protocol, when Ac t i on Pa r t n ers h i p i s a n on - a n d C A P a g re e s to p rovi d e Ri ch a rd s on n o te d t h e Le g i on d r ive to t h e cen ter. Con t a c t i n g cen ter a c t iv a t i on . p a r t i c u l a r we a t h er con d i t i on s pro fi t t h a t f u n c t i on s a s a l i n k s u p p o rt a s i t d o e s to o t h e r i s we l l - e qu i pp e d to m e e t i t s o cc u r. T h o s e co n d i t i o n s a re w i t h co u n t y gover n m en t a n d co u n t y w a r m i n g a n d co o l i n g w a r m i n g cen ter re s p on s i bi l i - when an electrical outage prov i de s cer t a i n t yp e s of a s - cen ters . 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St. Hugh’s Episcopal Day: Wednesday, Feb. 13 p.m. Creekstone Inn, 54950 Pine • Mile High Radio Club, 6:30 Church, 25525 Tahquitz Dr.; 7:30 Area post offices Idyllwild • Idyllwild Rotary Club, 7:30- Crest Ave. p.m. Idyllwild Fire Station, 54160 p.m. Community Presbyterian 9 a.m. American Legion Post 800, • “This is This conversation,” Maranatha Dr. Church, Fellowship Hall, 54400 BBVA Bank Water District 54360 Marion View Dr. 6 p.m., Oma’s European Bakery • Narcotics Anonymous, 7:30 North Circle Dr. Fern Valley Pine Cove • Town Crier News Meet- & Restaurant, 54241 Ridgeview p.m. Spiritual Living Center, • Idyllwild Gay Potluck, 6 p.m. Water District Water District ing, public welcome, 8:30 a.m., Dr. Church of Religious Science, Email pinkiemeringue@yahoo. Hemet Unified School District Riverside County Oma’s, 54241 Ridgeview Dr. • Codependents Anonymous 26120 Ridgeview Dr. (the Court- com for location. (Closed Feb. 18-22.) offices • Creekside Writers, 9 a.m.- meeting, 7:30 p.m. Spiritual Liv- yard Building). Idyllwild Library U.S. Forest Service noon. Call 659-2844. ing Center, Church of Religious Sunday, Feb. 17 • Pine Cove Water District, Science, 26120 Ridgeview Dr. Friday, Feb. 15 • Peace Meditation Practice, These will be open: 10 a.m. PCWD, 24917 Marion (the Courtyard Building). • Fern Valley Water District 10 a.m. Tibetan Buddhist Dhar- Fern Creek Medical Center Mount San Jacinto Ridge Rd., Pine Cove. board meeting, 9 a.m. FVWD ma Center, 53191 Mountain Idyllwild Health Center State Park • La Leche League, 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 14 board room, 55790 South Circle View, Pine Cove. Idyllwild Pharmacy Town Crier Call 659-8321. • Alcoholics Anonymous Dr. • Occupy Idyllwild stand and Idyllwild Transfer Station • Community Church Guild, women’s meeting (open), 9 a.m. • Cancer Support Group for discuss with the 99 percent. 11 noon. Church, 54400 North Cir- Spiritual Living Center, 26120 women and men, 9:30 a.m. to a.m. to 1 p.m. Town center at cle Dr. Ridgeview Dr., Contact Betty 11:30 a.m., St. Hugh’s Episcopal “Harmony” monument. Call Sue • Alcoholics Anonymous, • MEMSCOMM, 9 a.m. Church, 25525 Tahquitz Dr., For at (909) 228-6710. Courtyard Building, 26120 Rid- Fire Station, 54160 Maranatha noon, St. Hugh’s Episcopal Idyllwild Fire Station, 54160 Ma- information, call Deanna (951) • Alcoholics Anonymous geview Drive. Instruction and Dr. Church, 25525 Tahquitz Dr.; 6 ranatha Dr. 659-8104. Book Study (closed) meeting, consultation available at 6:30 • Celebrate Recovery, Christ- p.m., Spiritual Living Center, • Women’s Bible Study, 10 • Idyllwild Play Group, noon, Idyllwild Water District, p.m.. Call Valerie Kyoshin Velez centered 12-Step Study meeting, women only, 26120 Ridgeview a.m.-noon. Chapel in the Pines 10:30 a.m. Call Jenny Stepien 25945 Hwy. 243; 5 p.m., Rancho at 659-5750 for information. 6:30-8 p.m. Former Morning Sky Dr. (the Courtyard Building). Church office, 29430 Hwy. 243, at (760) 445-6325 or e-mail Encino Mountain Club, 45915 • Mountain Non-fiction School, 29375 Hwy. 243, Moun- • Mountain Area Safety Task- Mountain Center. [email protected] for Orchard Road, Poppet Flat, Writers Group, 7 p.m., for infor- tain Center. Call 659-0097 for force (MAST), 1:30 p.m. Idyllwild • “One Billion Rising against information and location. across from CAL FIRE Station 6. mation and address, call Larry information. Nature Center, 25225 Hwy. 243. violence towards women,” noon • Alcoholics Anonymous, • Teen Group, 1:30 p.m. Kueneman (951) 659-2567. • Idyllwild Right to Life, 7 • Awareness Meditation to 1 p.m., Harmony Tree Monu- noon. St. Hugh’s Episcopal Spiritual Living Center, Church p.m. Call 659-5228 for location. Group, 5-5:30 p.m. Spirit ment, Village Center Dr., call Church, 25525 Tahquitz Dr.; of Religious Science, 26120 Tuesday, Feb. 19 Mountain Retreat, 25661 Oak- (951) 659-4146 for information. Pick-a-stick candlelight, 7:30 Ridgeview Dr. (the Courtyard • Camp Alandale’s Friends 4 Wednesday, Feb. 20 wood St. Call 659-2523. • Alcoholics Anonymous, p.m. Idyllwild Community Pres- Building). Orphans, 10 a.m. 25420 Lodge • Idyllwild Rotary Club, 7:30- • AWANA for ages 3 to fifth- noon, St. Hugh’s Episcopal byterian Church, Manse Alcove, • Al-Anon “Mixed Nuts” open Rd. 9 a.m. American Legion Post 800, graders, 5:45-8 p.m. Idyllwild Church, 25525 Tahquitz Dr. Fellowship Hall, 54400 North meeting, 6-7:30 p.m. Spiritual • Alcoholics Anonymous, 54360 Marion View Dr. Circle Dr. Living Center, 26120 Ridgeview noon. St. Hugh’s Episcopal • Town Crier News Meet- • Feeding America, 3 p.m., Dr. (the Courtyard Building). Church, 25525 Tahquitz Dr.; AA ing, public welcome, 8:30 a.m., Chapel in the Pines, Mountain Open Meeting & Big Book Study, Oma’s, 54241 Ridgeview Dr. Send in your questions Center, distribution at the for- Monday, Feb. 18 6-7 p.m., Spiritual Living Center, • Creekside Writers, 9 a.m.- mer Morning Sky School, on • Alcoholics Anonymous Church of Religious Science, noon. Call 659-2844. Hwy. 243. women’s meeting (open), 9 a.m. 26120 Ridgeview Dr. (the Court- • La Leche League, 10 a.m. for local experts • Celebrate Recovery, Christ- Spiritual Living Center, 26120 yard Building). Call 659-8321. • International Healing • Garner Valley Book Club, The Town Crier staff is Hill, my cement driveway centered 12-Step program. BBQ Ridgeview Dr., Contact Betty 6-7 p.m.; Open Share meeting Rooms of Idyllwild, 5-7 p.m. Shi- 10:30 a.m., Call 659-6049 for lo- working on the 2013 Homes cracks more and more every (619) 895-0934 for location. 7-9 p.m. Former Morning Sky • Alcoholics Anonymous, loh Christian Ministries, 54960 cation. and Land Improvement edi- year. I’m ready to replace School, 29375 Hwy. 243, Moun- noon & 7 p.m. St. Hugh’s Episco- Pine Crest Ave. • Alcoholics Anonymous, tion, which comes out on the cement, but want to tain Center. Child care available. pal Church, 25525 Tahquitz Dr. • RACES, 6:30 p.m. Idyllwild See Calendar, page 8 March 7. Like last year, we’re know if you recommend Call 659-0097 for information. • Idyllwild Fire Auxiliary ini- asking readers to send in their an alternative material that tial and organizational meeting, questions for local service is less susceptible to the Saturday, Feb. 16 6 p.m., Idyllwild Fire Station, Idyllwild providers. extremes?” • “Meditation: What are the 54160 Maranatha Dr. The best questions will Please send your questions real purposes and benefits for • Idyllwild Community Med- be answered in an infor- to [email protected], you?” with Dr. Renate Caine and itation, meditation from 7 p.m. mative “Ask the Experts” or stop by the office to drop Carol McClintic, 10 a.m.-noon. to 8:30 p.m. at the Loft in the feature. Questions can range off your questions. Questions America’s Finest Family Camping & RV Resort from landscaping to roof- must come from mountain ing, chimney cleaning to communities residents (part- plumbing. 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Readers write Mr. Funny Guy by Chris Fisher

Volunteers help in will become more vital to had planned. Do not tell my many ways helping to maintain our mother what I did. It was How to reach us independence as elder folk the drugs. My back hurt. I Editor: here on the Hill. lost my job. Do not tell my Phone: Friday, Feb. 8, marked With this letter, I ac- mother. It would kill her.” (951) 659-2145 three years since Will John- knowledge the beginning of On one side, an apol- or toll-free: 1-888-535-6663 son, my husband and part- our fourth bonus year and ogy. Fax: ner in life, and I were in am grateful to everyone who On the other, a gun. (951) 659-2071 a bad car accident at the touched our lives in large What influenced the deci- E-mail: [email protected] beginning of our return to and small ways through sion? What compelled him Website: idyllwildtowncrier. com Idyllwild on Highway 74. that long first year of my to take my sister’s life, the Suffice it to say, Will was recovery. life of my niece, his fiancée; When to reach us in Desert Regional Hospital Lorel Cornman and in the end, his own? OFFICE HOURS for three weeks, and I for Idyllwild What made him choose the 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. six weeks, recovering from gun over the words of love Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. injuries. At home, we were in the card? Closed Weds., Sat. & Sun. A consequence of like two children left to cope a gun culture? A clue is in the words of DEADLINES MONDAY in the aftermath. our then president. Words News Items — 10 a.m. If it hadn’t been for Editor: that resound in my head Classified Ads — Noon friends and the friends of We all came to her house. louder and louder as the Display Ads — Noon friends who came out in The sight of dried blood years pass. u what seemed like multi- stains unavoidable on the ”We’re gonna shoot first Grace Reed Publisher tudes, we would have had street where she bled out and ask questions later.” to spend our recovery “off It is not so simple. We J.P. Crumrine and died. Where they all Editor the Hill” in a rehabilitation bled out and died. all grew up seeing, hearing, Halie Johnson facility. So many tears. re-enacting the legends of Fun in the snow Production Manager So many people volun- We, her sisters and broth- the West. u teered to bring us dinners er stayed in her now silent Is this the culture in Omigosh, it’s snowing — look at it fall Marshall Smith that one person needed to home. All around reminders which we want to raise our Let’s have some fun, let’s have a ball Staff Reporter volunteer as a scheduler. of the vibrant life so recently children? What do you think, how long will it last Sandy Burns Another friend came lived. Can we change this as- Maybe a week, but it melts kinda fast Classified, Legal & three times a week to attend Her garden gloves on the pect of our culture? Do we Let’s make a snowman, a carrot for a nose Service Directory Sales to my personal needs, as I back step. The clearing in really want to? And let’s make him tall in a wonderful pose James Larkin was helpless, wearing what is “Go ahead. Make my Production, Circulation the blackberry patch. The lovingly called a halo, which day.” Shane Fender unopened bag of potatoes in Perhaps he’ll win some kind of a prize Advertising Sales encased and immobilized the pantry. The welcoming Doris Jean Lombard Maybe because of his wonderful size Nancy Layton my head and neck for three colors of the newly planted Mountain Center Dolores Sizer months. driftwood and rock flower We’ll begin at the bottom with a big ball of snow Bookkeeping Friends not only brought garden at the front door. Bobcats and Then we’ll add to it and watch him just grow Teresa Garcia-Lande meals, but stayed to eat We slept in the beds, foxes: predators? Others will watch us and be full of wonder Newsstands with us and brought us the ate her food, looked at the As we keep on building, making him rounder Careena Chase outside world we so sorely carefully selected artwork on Editor: Jenny Kirchner needed. the walls, fingered the books I can’t understand why After we’re done we’ll stand back and we’ll smile Barbara Reese Photographers Local Color came and and art supplies. the California Department We’ve just had more fun than we’ve had in awhile u serrenaded us. Another per- Gathered around the of Fish and Wildlife wants Contributors: son “baby-sat” me when kitchen table, “Whose jacket to kill bobcats and foxes. Ben Killingsworth Renate Caine • Jack Clark Will had medical appoint- is this?” The brown leather They will be offering Idyllwild Mike Esnard • Chris Fisher ments. jacket hung on the chair, classes to do just that next Sally Hedberg A myriad of little and its back to the door to the month. Conor O’Farrell • RMRU Dolores Sizer • Bob Smith large things that we couldn’t garage. An innocent ques- As far as I know, neither Dave Stith • Bruce Watts do for ourselves, including tion. bobcats nor foxes present a Trivia test u taking care of our dog, who But it did not belong to threat to humans and their Geography: What South American country lies Please read your ad. received a lovely long vaca- any of us. Certainly it was numbers are actually declin-

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for errors after first insertion. Scott, owners of Mountain left pocket. A crumpled re- ment of Fish and Wildlife Answer: The IDYLLWILD TOWN Harvest (who even brought ceipt. On it, the name of the offering workshops in how CRIER (USPS 635260) is pub- Larkin to the hospital to gun shop, the description of to best kill these animals in lished weekly for $29 per year visit me). in county and $33 per year out the pistol grip shotgun, the the San Jacinto Mountains? How to get a letter published The point I wish to date and the price; bought These workshops will of county by the IDYLLWILD The Town Crier welcomes letters reflecting all TOWN CRIER, P.O. Box 157, make is that volunteers in the night of the shooting. start next month. It seems opinions. Letters should be concise and to the point. 54295 Village Center Dr., Idyllwild come in many Anger erupts, fear pal- to me that this kind of non- Idyllwild, CA 92549. Periodical forms. Not all of us partici- pable in handling the sense and waste of resources They should be no longer than 400 words. Letters postage paid at Idyllwild, CA. pate in helping by attending jacket, holding the receipt never ends. must be typewritten, double-spaced and in upper/lower Send subscription and change case (not in all caps). Letters must be signed (unless of address requests to the meetings and/or sitting on as though the killer could Thomas R. Tefft above address. Please allow up community boards. Many reappear in sweaty despera- Palm Desert e-mailed) and must be identified with the writer’s to two weeks for requests to of us support organizations tion, molecules reforming to name, address and weekday phone number. take effect. with time and money that engulf us. Editor’s note: The clinic Exceptions: Anonymous letters will not be accepted. POSTMASTER: are even outside of the What’s this? In the other to which Mr. Tefft refers is Letters of thanks are not accepted. A special advertising Send address changes to rate is available for thank-you letters. Political letters IDYLLWILD TOWN CRIER, P.O. confines of Idyllwild. pocket, an unopened, unde- scheduled for Feb. 16 at the Box 157, Idyllwild, CA 92549. Some of us volunteer the livered Hallmark card. San Jacinto Wildlife Area. cost 10 cents per word. All contents of the Idyllwild way that we were served A cute puppy on the Registration forms are avail- We reserve the right to reject or edit letters for Town Crier are copyrighted by when our needs were great: front. Inside, the pleading able at www.dfg.ca.gov/hunt- length, taste, clarity or frequency of submission. Only the Idyllwild Town Crier. Per people just simply came to of a grief-stricken soul. “I ered/advanced/predatorhunt- one letter per author within a 28-day period. Letters copy, 75 cents (tax included). our aid. Single mailing of newspaper, made a terrible mistake. ing.aspx. A contact is Lt. do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Town Crier $2.50. As we age here, such Forgive me. I am so sorry. Dan Lehman, CDFW Hunter staff. Letters may be submitted in person, by mail, by This newspaper is printed help as Will and I received Come back to me. We will Education Program, (916) fax (659-2071) or by e-mail ([email protected]). on recycled paper. under dire circumstances make the life together we 358-4356. Idyllwild Town Crier, February 14, 2013 - Page 7 your new knowledge or information to others, organize it scared to death as a young teacher of those students who Renate’s thoughts in a new way, or use it and apply it. I knew would ask questions I might not be able to answer. Good teachers help you do this. They challenge your think- I therefore had to control all the information and decide By Renate Caine, Ph.D. ing and support your attempts and trials. They may answer what day and the order in which things were “taught.” Director of Research and Professional your specifi c questions, but because this kind of learning is Not doing this felt like I wasn’t doing my job. Development, Natural Learning Research not limited to tests or the right answer, any answers they But today we have Google. And Google is fi nally mak- Institute, Idyllwild provide focus more on your goal and required outcomes. ing it as plain as daylight that even experts don’t know Teaching for the Information Age … • You get feedback. You fi nd out from others (other it all and, in fact, it is vital for people to be able to fi nd In my last column I spoke about what we experts including teachers), or from the results you get things out on their own. call Natural Learning. It’s the way in which all from using and applying what you have been learning. Recently, while accompanying a friend to a hospital for of us naturally make sense of experience and These others evaluate your skills but they don’t judge you an X-ray to determine if she needed a particular procedure, develop new capacities to act in life. in ways that suggest that somehow you are not capable. I sat next to a young man. We at the Natural Learning Institute spell Of course, it’s not as linear as this. Each step may be I briefl y described my friend’s problem. He explained out this process in terms of simple steps that included in other steps and there will be many repeti- that after his own daughter had been diagnosed with provide a wonderful guide for great teaching. tions of the cycle. Each cycle is focused on how you can diabetes, Google became his best friend. He, like many of Let’s recap those steps and how they work in your own become better. us, heads for Google or Wikipedia or an online discussion life: Sounds idealistic, doesn’t it? But this way of learning group or expert in order to fi nd answers that can help • Learning begins when you become curious about is natural and good coaches, experts, creative people, or us. something or have a problem to solve. artists all learn this way. And video games, health pro- My friend’s X-rays proved that what the doctor had • The next thing you do is to formulate questions such grams, sales or marketing experts all use this approach. suspected was not true. The young man sitting next to as “How does that happen?” “What do I need or have or The question we should all ask ourselves is “How can me then ended up telling me to get an over-the-counter do?” “What do I need to know?” this approach be applied to learning math, reading, biol- medicine he had found after researching a similar situation. • You more or less naturally search for an expert or ogy, history and chemistry?” And sure enough, his solution worked for my friend. source of information. For example, “Who can teach me Can learning those subjects in school really begin with I am certainly not suggesting that we self-diagnose this or show me?” “Who can tell me what I need?” “What does an important question, quest or problem instead of a way, but the point is that today kids of all ages can fi nd it take to do this?” number of facts and memorized content? Can teachers many answers and a vast amount of information online. • If developing a new skill is needed, you engage in really begin with an experience that leads to a desire for And knowing how to research this way is an essential life mindful practice. This is not rote memory. Rather, it is answers? Instead of telling students the facts fi rst, can skill that should be taught in school. practice, often guided by a coach, in which you pay attention teachers allow students to ask their own unique questions Students needing to understand the scientifi c methods to what you are doing for the purpose of improving skills about a subject? will master it much faster when they themselves have to you need. One reason why this does not happen in school is that determine the symptoms of diabetes because perhaps their • You apply or implement what you have learned. You most teachers can’t allow students to work on questions brother has it, or how friction works to wear out a bike use what you have been learning. That means you present they (the students) care about. I can remember being See Renate, page 28

it in breathable cotton, mesh, or canvas stuff sacks placed on not a great idea. Off the main roads shelves, hung in the closet or just spread out in the spare If you really want to combat mold, try storing your room across the bed. hydration bladders and tubes in your refrigerator. The cold By Helene Lohr, RMRU member Storing your bag compressed, although a space saver, will air will slow down the mold that infi ltrates hard-to-clean Survival steps for your gear … eventuallyeventually rruinuin tthehe iinsulatingnsulating ccapacityapacity ooff yyourour ssleepingleeping bbag.ag. nooks of the bladders and tubes. For most hikers, winter spells the end of TheThe p pressureressure c crushesrushes d downown f featherseathers a andnd b breaksreaks s syntheticynthetic 5. Preserve your power. Keep your battery-powered good- the hiking season until the spring thaw brings fi bers,bers, reducingreducing theirtheir abilityability toto traptrap a airir a andnd t thushus k keepeep y youou ies and any extra batteries in a cool, dry spot. Extreme heat us back out from our caves. warm.warm. (much more than cold) will drain batteries quicker than a But wait, before you hunker down by the 3.3. Dry it out. Hang your expensive sleeping bags and vampire convention at a blood bank. fi replace with a good book, take just a little tentstents t too d dryry i inside-outnside-out a afterfter e everyvery t trip.rip. C Cuttingutting d downown o onn There’s nothing like fumbling in the dark for “fresh” bat- time out to make sure you put away your anyany moisturemoisture willwill decreasedecrease thethe growthgrowth ofof mildewmildew duringduring teries to replace your headlamp, only to discover that they gear properly so that it’ll be there for you for storage.storage. aren’t so fresh after all. many seasons to come. 4.4. Combat mold. Uncap water bottles and open up hy- Here are fi ve quick steps you can take to prolong the dration bladders when not in use. Free air fl ow will prevent lifespan of your valuable outdoor gear. Don’t wait until moisture from being trapped inside and developing a nasty spring to tackle these changes — grab this list and go to case of mold. your gear closet now. Take it from me, forgetting your water bladder for several 1. Rewaterproof your raingear at the start of every hiking weeks after a trip in the depths of your backpack in generally season. This maintenace will keep the outside environment from penetrating under the surface at inconvenient times. The standard waterproof coating will degrade over time, allowing more condensation buildup, and eventually just soaking right through even after a light rain. Look for STUMP something like NikWax. 2. Store your sleeping bag uncompressed. You can keep GRINDING Dave Sandlin Dr. Patricia James It’s happening again! Accepting New Patients (951) 659-3528 Internal Medicine Next meeting of the new & Primary Care Idyllwild Fire Protection District (IFPD) University Park Village A.L.P EQUIPMENT 36-921 Cook Street, Ste. 102 Auxiliary BACKHOE SERVICE Palm Desert, CA 92211 Monday, February 18 Diane O’Neil Located on the corner of Owner ~ Operator Cook and Gerald Ford 6:00 PM at the Idyllwild Fire Station Serving Mountain Center and other mountain areas (760) 836-9066 Training Room. ACCEPTING MEDICARE & MOST INSURANCES Coffee & goodies from Honey Bunns & Joe Bakery provided (951) 659-6450 Scheduling appointments now Page 8 - Idyllwild Town Crier, February 14, 2013 Sheriff Sniff opposes Feinstein proposed assault weapon ban

By Marshall Smith use without adding additional fashion, some of the shotguns key question in this amend- shall not be infringed.” Even other legitimate purposes, not Staff Reporter cosmetic features that could you seek to ban are used by ment that is often faulted for though Scalia sees the broader related to militias. But even in elevate the rifl e’s purpose to our offi cers and should also its ambiguity is whether the ri gh t , w h a t i s n o t cl e a r i n the Heller decision there are Earlier this month, Riv- one for law enforcement or b e av a i l a bl e to c i t i zen s for drafters intended the right to the wording is whether the exceptions that allow bans for ers i de Cou n ty S h eri f f S t a n militar y purpose, to be used hunting, recreation and self- bear arms be limited to state d r a f ter s m e a n t “p e op l e” a s certain guns that don’t have Sniff wrote to California only by those organizations, d e f e n s e a s w e ll . Aga i n t h e militias. The amendment was i n d ivi d u a l s , o r “p e o p l e” i n legitimate civilian purpose. Senator Dianne Feinstein and but not by civilians. cosmetic attributes seem to drafted prior to the forma- the collective as participants California already has stated that he opposed gun Sni f f b e l i e ve s Fei n s tein’s be the defi ning criteria.” tion of a national army, and in armed militias. in plac e r estricti ve assault legislation she is proposing. bi ll doe s n o t a ck n owl e d g e Sniff suggested legislators the mention of militias was Scalia argued that “peo- weapon and other gun con- Sniff noted that he does not the distinc t ion b e tween r i- should distinguish between d esigned, in part, t o kee p ple” meant indiv iduals and trols. enforce federal gun control fl es customized for militar y what an assault rifl e looks like the federal government from the Second Amendment Marshall Smith can be la ws, but said he wanted as opposed to civilian use. and what it does or is capable running roughshod over the granted citizens the right to reached at marshall@towncrier. Fei n s te i n to k n ow, f rom a Consequently, if passed, the of doing. “I think it’s always rights of the states and citi- bear arms for self-defense and com. law enforcement perspective, legislation would result in the important to weigh out what zens. why the law does not work wholesale prohibition of guns is reasonable,” said Sniff. “I’ll For many years, until 2008, as presently drafted. with longstanding legitimate look at each restriction and the S upr eme C ourt int er- Sniff allows that there are civilian use, according to if it makes sense I’ll enforce preted the amendment favor- leg itimate reasons for ban- Sniff. He believes the prohi- it.” ing the militia interpretation. n i n g o r re s tri cti n g c e rt a i n bitions are too wide-sweep- The Second Amendment But in a 2008 case, District types of automatic weapons ing, and fail to differentiate has long had advocates citing of Columbia v. Heller, Justice Churches and Spiritual from civilians’ possession, but between what is clearly a ver y different interpretations. Scalia writing for the major- Centers Directory that the approach Feinstein is militar y rifl e, customized to I t is the o nl y ame ndme nt i ty, fo c u s e d on t h e s e con d taking is overly broad. In his be effecti v e for battlefield t o have its o wn pr eamble cl a u s e , a f ter t h e pre a m bl e , of Idyllwild Feb. 1 letter, Sniff objected to use, and the same platform that refers to the r ig ht for which states, “the right of the Chapel in the Pines Christian Fel low ship the proposed ban on weapons customized for legal civilian citizen militias to arm. The people to keep and bear arms Interdenominational, Pastor Wally Boer. that have long been in legiti- use. Sunday Worship Service & Sunday School, 10am board meeting, 6 p.m. IWD mate use for hunting, compe- Sn i f f m a de t h e a n a l o gy plus Weekly Studies. Call for info, 659-0097, 659-2038. Calendar board room, 25945 Hwy. 243. tition and sporting purposes that a formula racecar shell International Healing Rooms of Idyllwild First 3 Tuesdays., 5-7pm Continued from page 4 • Codependents Anonymous 659-5255 • On Hwy 243 at Morning Sky School in Mountain Center. for generations of Americans, can b e very different from meeting, 7:30 p.m. Spiritual Liv- for over a centur y. an identical shell with more noon. St. Hugh’s Episcopal ing Center, Church of Religious Christian Science Church Sniff said his problem with high-powered and different Church, 25525 Tahquitz Dr.; 6 Science, 26120 Ridgeview Dr. 25970 Cedar St. at River Drive, 659-2511. Sunday school, Feinstein’s “Assault Weapons technological components. p.m., Spiritual Living Center, (the Courtyard Building). 10 a.m.; Service 10 a.m.; Wednesday meeting, 7 p.m. Ban of 2013” is the overly Sniff makes an interesting women only, 26120 Ridgeview Communit y service hours Christian Science Reading Room, in church building, open to broad focus on what he calls distinction in his letter, notingDr. (the Courtyard Building). • Idyllwild Librar y, 54401 the public, Wednesday through Friday, 2 - 5 p.m. cosmetic features that can be that rural areas, like the Hill, • Community Church Guild, Village Center Dr., Strawberry Community Presbyterian Church added to an assault weapon’s that are far removed from law noon. Church, 54400 North Cir- Creeek Plaza, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. basic platform. He acknowl- en forcem en t h ave d i f feren t cle Dr. Monday, noon-8 p.m. Tues- 54400 N. Circle Dr. 659-2935 • Rev. Richard Olson Sunday Worship – 9:30 a.m. edges some of those features needs. He states, “It would • Awareness Meditation day, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday, Celebration: 5th grade & under during worship ~ co u l d b e b a n n e d or reg u - seem that same self-defense Group, 5-5:30 p.m. Spirit Moun- noon-5 p.m. Thursday and Fri- day, and10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Child care available • Wednesday: Men's Breakfast – 6:15 a.m. lated as appropriate only for use for our citizens, not in law tain Retreat, 25661 Oakwood St. Call 659-2523. 659-2300. law enforcement or militar y enforcement, in much of our • AWANA for ages 3 to fi fth- • Idyllwild Transfer Station, Idyllwild Bible Church use. But he noted the basic nation’s r ural areas, should 25860 Highway 243, Pastor Tim Westcott. graders, 5:45-8 p.m. Idyllwild 28100 Saunders Meadow Rd, 8 A Family Friendly Bible Based Fellowship. platform, of say the AR-15, also be part of their inherent Bible Church, 54400 Pine Crest a.m.-4:30 p.m. Thursday-Mon- 2 Services Sunday Worship & Nursery Care, 9 a.m. Sunday Worship, Nursery Care & Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. i s wi de ly c u s tom i z a bl e for right pursuant to the Second Ave. day; Grinding Facility, 8 a.m.-4 Mid-week Bible Studies & Youth Groups. legitimate and currently legal Am en d m en t . In t h i s s a m e • Idyllwild Water District p.m. Monday-Friday. Hymn Singing 6:30 p.m. 2nd Sunday Call Church Offi ce for Information. 659-4775 Queen of Angels Roman Cath o lic Church 54525 N. Circle Dr., P.O. Box 1106, Idyllwild, CA Father Charles E. Miller Mass Schedule: Tues.-Fri. 8:30 a.m.; Sat. 4 p.m.; Sun. 8 a.m. + 10 a.m.; Confession: Sat. 3:30 p.m. or by appt. 659-2708 Lo dg ing ’s Episcopal Church St. Hugh An Anglican House of Prayer for all people Dire c t o r y of Idyll wild Rev. Gordon Scheible • Sunday Service, 10:00 am 25525 Tahquitz Dr. (in Fern Valley off South Circle Dr.) Phone (951) 659-4471 The Fireside Inn & Cabins • Fireplaces, Quiet Creek Inn & Vacation Rentals TV/DVD players, pets welcome • 1-877-797-3473 Top Rated • Views • Creek • Pets • Spas • Fireplaces • Clean! Spiritual Living Center 54540 North Circle Dr. • www.thefi reside-inn.com 54300 N. Circle Dr. • www.quietcreekinn.com • 800-450-6110 Idyllwild Religious Science 26120 Ridgeview Dr. (the Courtyard Building) 659-3464. Dr. Betty Jandl. 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By Marshall Smith day mail delivery beginning available on Saturdays. some smaller outlets. Don Staff Reporter Saturday, Aug. 5, 2013. Ending Saturday mail Smeraldi, manager corpo- Mail will still be placed delivery will save money rate communication for the Idyllwild’s Saturday postal in Hill post office boxes on by eliminating letter carrier USPS Pacific Region, said that service will remain unaffected Saturday, said Idyllwild Post- rounds on Saturday after the there are no scheduled hours despite last week’s U.S. Postal master Kelly Gates. As with August closure implementa- or staff reductions planned Service announcement of the rest of the country, pack- tion. “Idyllwild is what is for any Southern California plans to discontinue Satur- age delivery will also still be called a post office box retail post offices. That includes outlet,” Gates said. No letter Idyllwild. Smeraldi said the The new Idyllwild Fire Department Auxiliary selected a tempo- carrier delivery occurs on only drawdowns planned are rary board at the Feb. 4 meeting. The new temporary officers are any day. “So our Saturday in Northern California. (from left) Charlie Wix (president), Christina Edwards (vice delivery will be unaffected,” So, Idyllwild Post Office president), Nancy Layton (treasurer) , Rick Foster (secretary) she emphasized. is not in danger of being and advisor to the group, Fire Chief Patrick Reitz. One of the Saturday delivery of mail closed under the USPS bud- first steps will be setting up the incorporation of the group. by letter carriers has twice get measures and Saturday been suspended in the past mail delivery to post office Photo by Barbara Reese — in 1947 in some cities boxes will continue uninter- and nationwide in 1957, both rupted after Aug. 5. One times because of budget is- change, said Smeraldi, is that Fire Auxiliary sues. mail deposited on Saturday Also as part of its cost at the Idyllwild Post Office savings plans, the U.S. Postal would not go out until the selects first officers Service has announced it following Monday. would close a number of M a r s h a l l S m i t h By J.P. Crumrine of the first steps will be its processing plants and c a n b e r e a c h e d a t Editor opening a bank account reduce hours and staff at [email protected]. for funds to buy materials The nascent Idyllwild and supplies to complete Fire Auxiliary held its sec- projects, Layton said. ond meeting and selected The turn out (about temporary officers. Charles 17 or 18 people) for the Wix agreed to serve as group’s second session was Idyllwild Postmaster Kelly Gates at her front counter. president. The other offi- good, according to Layton. Photo by Marshall Smith cers are Christina Edwards, Fire Chief Patrick Reitz vice president, Rick Foster, said he continues to meet be 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. the organizational stuff, secretary, and Nancy Lay- people in town who want 18, at the fire department. we’ll get to go to projects,” ton is the treasurer. to learn more about the One of the topics will be Reitz affirmed. He expects The group devoted time Auxiliary and its role. “The a discussion of actions that work to begin in early to reviewing a draft of the increased interest is really needed to begin some of spring. articles of incorporation exciting,” he said in a tele- the potential projects at J.P. Crumrine can be and discussing possible phone interview. the station. reached at jp@towncrier. Auxiliary projects. One The next meeting will “Once we get through com. Idyllwild Post Office exterior. Photo by Marshall Smith

many roles during his brief an important milestone. tion will be May 2014, ac- July 13 as an alternative with the Fourth Lemon Mayor tenure. Besides being an The mayor’s health has cording to Murasko, who fundraiser this year, which Lily Festival, Murasko be- Continued from page 1 ambassador to the world, been restored after a heart added, “aspiring mayors is expected to be as big as lieves the two events will he has also focused on local operation this fall. “I have and council members, your the 2013 election, Murasko be complementary. to see that it was even more activities. Recently, he has recovered, and this has opportunity to throw your said. Monk can be reached at welcome than a communi- spent time visiting many given me some more time. hat into the ring will come While the date overlaps [email protected]. cation from a human,” he ill people on the Hill and I hope it’s a long time, your way in May 2014, said proudly. trying to cheer them up. but we appreciate every when nominations will After the board offered Another high point was moment and try to live open and Mayor Max will to extend the term a year, the November Tree Light- in the moment,” he said move on to a well-earned estate sale the mayor was thrilled and ing Ceremony. “I loved that happily. “So all is well no retirement.” barked a great deal, Mueller everyone loved it and said matter the outcome. I love The mayor was chosen FRIDAY —SATURDAY — SUNDAY — 8AM-4PM said. it was the best. I totally Idyllwild so much and all in a landslide vote last June, His first seven months enjoyed being with the pa- its people. I cannot convey which was a big fundraiser Antique Furniture, Cut Glass, Pressed Glass, have been wonderful. “The parazzi for a few hours. I how entirely grateful I am for ARF. Instead of another Garden Statuary, … a Full House … more work I do as the somehow get exhilarated for this opportunity, and boring election with all the mayor, the more I want to when people are petting me I will do my best to be a campaign flyers, signs and Spring Crest area of Mountain Center do, so this is an expanding and admiring me,” he said. good Mayor for as long as commercials, Mayor Max off Highway 74 role,” he said. And of course, his birth- I shall … have the post.” and ARF are planning a Mayor Max has taken on day party last month was The next mayoralty elec- stupendous Pet Expo on 66705 Gorgonia Circle

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By Marshall Smith committe. Both Schraff and quorum impossible,”Schraff county has taken over recre- no substantive information Staff Reporter committee member Mike said, “and that has been the ation, there is no oversight from the county’s Economic Frietas, who seldom attended case for most of the recent or need for oversight,”Schraff Development Agency, includ- County Service Area 36 meetings, cited the pointless- months.” said. “What happens is what ing regular financial reports. Advisory Committee Chair ness of having an oversight The CSA advisory com- Bill Brown [CSA operations Without that information, Bob Schraff resigned from board with nothing to review, mittee is supposed to func- manager] puts forward. The they have nothing to review the committee on Wednesday, now that the county has taken tion as the “eyes and ears” way I look at it is, right now or report back to the supervi- Feb. 6, leaving the board with over the CSA recreation pro- of the supervisor to ensure CSA 36 Advisory Committee sor about, Schraff said. only one regularly attending gram. that the recreation and street is responsible for three street “We’ve also heard noth- member, Reba Coulter. The “First, with only three light programs are running as lights.” ing about the [promised] Bob Schraff, CSA 36 Advisory office of 3rd District Supervi- members on a five-mem- they should and spending of Schraff expressed frustra- community gardens or Committee chairman. sors Jeff Stone says there are ber board, any absence of local tax money is properly tion, shared by the commit- the senior center,” he said. Photo by JP Crumrine no current plans to fill the one of the three make a accounted for. “Now that the tee, about receiving little or See CSA 36, page 28

that could assist private land- members of the Mountain mechanism, the GSOB line.” GSOB owners, much like the Forest Communities Fire Safe Coun- Volunteers for citizen sci- Continued from page 1 Care program has helped thin cil’s Woodies, the Idyllwild entist GSOB training, to act parcels. He also mentioned Garden Club, and some CAL and report as civilian spot- property on Marian View that Southern California FIRE personnel in a two- ters, should call the Moun- Drive, and was identified by Edison, much as it did dur- hour spotting exercise. By tain Communities Fire Safe an Edison employee. ing the bark beetle emergency, spring, CAL FIRE wants as Council at (659) 659-6208. At this point, although could remove infested trees many citizen-scientists on the CAL FIRE has smartphone Dr. Tom Coleman, U.S. For- that threaten its power lines, ground in the Idyllwild area apps that could be used by est Service entomologist although that has not yet been as possible to assist in GSOB field personnel to identify the and lead Goldspotted oak agreed with SCE. tree identification. Spring is oak borer infestation. borer scientist, has begun to CAL FIRE, University of when a larger outbreak is Many in the Tuesday train- talk about insecticides, both GSOB volunteers gather around an infected tree during California, Riverside, and the likely to occur. ing discovered how hard it topical and systemic. Those Tuesday’s training. Photo by Marshall Smith Forest Service are conducting If anyone has a tree that is to identify the “D” shaped candidate insecticides have field exercises to train pro- they feel looks as if it could be GSOB exit holes in Hill black never been used in the field tive and have no unintended home. camp or park. And fessional responders, public infested, call the new GSOB oak. Scott explained that the against California Goldspot- consequences. should the Idyllwild outbreak agencies, volunteer groups Hot Line at the Resource trees most affected in San ted oak borer. If used, ap- At present, the surest way grow to the extent of the and private citizens on how to Center on Franklin Drive. Diego County are not black plication costs would not be to stop the insect’s spread catastrophic bark beetle crisis spot Goldspotted oak borer That number is (951) 659- oak, and the exit holes are small, and results could be is to remove and grind the in the early part of the last infestation in Hill oaks. 8328. Bratcher stressed that larger and easier to spot. In short-lived, long-lasting or tree, tarp the firewood (using decade, the issue becomes for On Tuesday Feb. 5, Bratch- all potential oak borer calls black oak, with darker bark ineffective, depending on suc- window screen that won’t de- public and private landown- er, UCR GSOB Program must come to the Resource striations, the smaller holes cess of application mathods. teriorate with the elements), ers, who would bear costs of Coordinator Kevin Turner, Center number, so that they are harder to see. Another potential control or debark the firewood and removal? and Dr. Tom Scott, UCR are logged in. “We need to M a r s h a l l S m i t h agent, importing a Goldspot- arrange to have the bark Bratcher said he is working GSOB scientist conducted a have a protocol and stick to c a n b e r e a c h e d a t ted oak borer predator from taken to the grinding sta- on obtaining county grants field training for about 30 it,” he said. “Go through the [email protected]. Arizona where this particular tion. oak borer is native, waits Removal stops spread, years of scientific trial and but removal is also expen- investigation to ensure the sive, depending on the size importation would be effec- of the tree, location near a

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00 - 24 Month CD 1.00 2-10-2013.indd 2 2/6/13 10:58 AM Idyllwild Town Crier, February 14, 2013 - Page 11 Students of the week Principal Kraemer honored

Mrs. Connie Chavez, 2nd grade teacher at Idyllwild School, is proud to nominate Nayla Lopez (left) and Victoria Lovett Idyllwild School Principal Matt Kraemer accepted two as students of the week for Feb. 11. Chavez stated: “My two awards at the Hemet Unifi ed School District Trustees’ meet- students have proven to be great academic students both in ing on Tuesday night, Feb. 5. One is the Governing Board reading and in math. They strive hard to always do their very Academic Achievement Award for the third year in a row best. They are great Peace Builders and role models.” and the other was the Attendance Award. Photo by Careena Chase Photos by Jenny Kirchner

and Capital Improvement grow, Lyle expects to develop Museum. She has also served provides a place of tranquil- moved to Idyllwild and de- Lyle Committee. a stronger and more public on the boards of many other ity and hospitality where signed and built her home. Continued from page 1 “I’m delighted,” said Lyle, fi nancial structure to ensure organizations. She has been national and international This past summer, she joined who is executive director fund accountability, such as president of the California leaders from a range of fi elds the ICC building committee MSJCC chose Lyle as its of Sunnylands in Rancho identification of restricted Association of Museums and — beginning with the Presi- to get involved in her new chairperson and Sanborn as Mirage. “I think I can bring funds, donations and operat- the Palm Springs Library. dent of the United States hometown and give to the vice chair. The secretary will a series of management skill ing funds. “I’ve been on both sides. — may convene to “promote community. be Sonnier and Priefer will sets to help move the project In the next few months, In the early 2000s, I worked world peace and facilitate “I wanted to be in a dif- handle the treasurer’s duties, forward.” efforts will focus on revising really hard at the Association international agreement.” ferent environment than the while Butterfield serves as Moving forward, the MS- the bylaws and develop- of Museums to change the During Lyle’s time, she has desert,” she said explaining member-at-large. JCC plans professional over- ing policies and procedures, entire governance structure overseen the construction her move to the Hill. “I The MSJCC will have two sight. Lyle said she hopes it which the committee will to create a vibrant organiza- of the 17,000 square foot like the snow, I didn’t think subordinate committees, Lyle will be clear to the commu- submit to the state as a non- tion,” she said. Sunnylands Center and a I’d ever say that,” said the said. The former ICRC group nity who’s responsible and profit organization. These In 2001, Walter and Le- nine-acre garden. Southern California native becomes the Programs and that accountability sits with procedural steps will be- onore Annenberg established While much larger than and former Santa Barbara Activities Committee and the the five MSJCC members. gin engendering credibility The Annenberg Foundation what is envisioned at the ICC resident. “I’ve never experi- former ICC group becomes Overtime, and as the com- within the community, said Trust at Sunnylands to “ad- site, it’s a similar idea and enced snow nor seasons.” the Building, Fundraising mittee’s fi nancial resources Chris Trout, MSJCC spokes- dress serious issues facing effort she will oversee here. J.P. Crumrine can be person. the nation and the world Upon retiring from the reached at jp@towncrier. Eventually, she expects community.” Lyle has been Palm Springs Museum, she com. Strange but true MSJCC to hire staff for at Sunnylands since 2008. Do you suffer from arachibutyrophobia? If so, fundraising and operating The trustees and staff you probably refuse to eat PB&J sandwiches, for fear the facility. at Sunnylands have created Lyle, an art historian, is what the Annenbergs en- that the peanut butter will stick to the roof of your the former executive direc- visioned: a 200-acre estate A Great Massage at a mouth. tor of the Palm Springs Art and historic residence that Great “Try Me” Price.

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At right, after the snow storm, Friday, Feb. 8, local roads were plowed by early Saturday morning.

Far right, this where the snow from plowed streets goes.

Below, Strawberry Creek continued to run despite snow and ice.

The snow covered mountain through the park’s pine trees.

Sled riders were already enjoying the newly fallen snow before 8 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 9.

Photos by J.P. Crumrine

Snow covered the bridge in Idyllwild County Park.

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Above, Saturday morning, after Friday’s snow storm (from left) Brittani Heising, Jenna Thompson and Amber Petroski from Newport Beach found a great sledding path in Fern Valley to enjoy the freshly fallen snow.

At left, Lily Rock in her frozen glory standing stately in the misty clouds after Friday’s heavy snow storm. Photos by Careena Chase

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Keith Smith clearing the spaces in front of “Harmony”. UPCOMING ACTIVITIES Forest Folk Pot Luck & Movie Night Photos by J.P. Crumrine “Calendar Girls” Thursday, Feb. 14, at 5:30 p.m. Valentine’s Day Dance At right, a Fern Valley snowman. Friday, Feb. 15, 7-9 p.m. Photo by Marshall Smith Tickets are $5 in advance – $10 at the door. Includes a candlelit dinner and dancing upstairs for adults and games, dinner, and crafts downstairs for kids. February Adult Field Trip Happy Valentine’s Day Advance Muffler Balboa Park, leave from Town Hall th • MUFFLERS Thursday, February 14 Florida Ave. Wednesday, Feb. 20, 8 a.m.-6p.m. Hemet Auto Care Plaza

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San Jacinto St. (951) 658-4433 • Hemet, Calif. 92543 659-2638 Page 14 - Idyllwild Town Crier, February 14, 2013 On the Town Local Dining, Arts & Entertainment Arts & Entertainment Calendar Arts & Entertainment Calendar “Climbing Tahquitz Rock,” His- Wednesday, Feb. 20 & 7 p.m. Rustic Theatre. Sunday, Feb. 24 Town Hall. listings are at the discretion of the torical Exhibit, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Adult Field Trip to Balboa Park, 8 Willy B., 5:30-8:30 p.m. Arriba’s. 2013 Riverside County Fair & Open Mic Night with Scott editor. Submittal forms can be Idyllwild Area Historical Mu- a.m.-6 p.m. Town Hall. Bingo Night, 6 p.m. Spiritual Living Date Festival, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Foster, 6-9 p.m. Jo’An’s. picked up at the Town Crier. seum. 2013 Riverside County Fair & Center. Fantasy Springs Resort & Ca- Unity & Diversity: Contem- Valentine Wine & Chocolate Date Festival, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Unity & Diversity: Contempary sino. pary Western Ceramic Wednesday, Feb. 13 Pairings, Noon-6 p.m. Idyll Fantasy Springs Resort & Ca- Western Ceramic Artists, 6 David Jerome, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Artists, 6 p.m. Parks Exhibi- Adult Yoga with Trine Bietz, 9-10 Awhile. sino. p.m. Parks Exhibition Center, Arriba’s. tion Center, Idyllwild Arts. a.m. Town Hall. Idyllhands Wanted: Hojo Reyn- Adult Yoga with Trine Bietz, 9-10 Idyllwild Arts. “Climbing Tahquitz Rock,” His- “A Good Day to Die Hard,” Valentine Wine & Chocolate olds & Friends fi rst ever jam a.m. Town Hall. torical Exhibit, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 7 p.m. Rustic Theatre. Pairings, 3-9 p.m. Idyll Awhile. session, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Idyll “A Good Day to Die Hard,” 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23 Idyllwild Area Historical Mu- “Django Unchained,” 7 p.m. Rus- Awhile. Rustic Theatre. 2013 Riverside County Fair & seum. Tuesday, Feb. 26 tic Theatre. “A Good Day to Die Hard,” 2, Date Festival, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Unity & Diversity: Contempary Free Senior Wii, 10 a.m.-noon 4:30 & 7 p.m. Rustic Theatre. Thursday, Feb. 21 Fantasy Springs Resort & Ca- Western Ceramic Artists, 6 Town Hall. Thursday, Feb. 14 2013 Riverside County Fair & sino. p.m. Parks Exhibition Center, Unity & Diversity: Contem- Valentine Wine & Chocolate Pair- Monday, Feb. 18 Date Festival, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. “Climbing Tahquitz Rock,” His- Idyllwild Arts. pary Western Ceramic ings, Noon-9 p.m. Idyll Awhile. 2013 Riverside County Fair & Fantasy Springs Resort & Ca- torical Exhibit, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. “A Good Day to Die Hard,” 2, Artists, 6 p.m. Parks Ex- Forest Folk Movie Night & Pot- Date Festival, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. sino. Idyllwild Area Historical Mu- 4:30 & 7 p.m. Rustic Theatre. hibition Center, Idyllwild luck Featuring “Calendar Fantasy Springs Resort & Ca- ICRC Speakers Series, 5:30 p.m. seum. Arts. Girls,” 5:30 p.m. Town Hall. sino. Wine & Cheese Reception, 6 “A Good Day to Die Hard,” 2, Monday, Feb. 25 “A Good Day to Die Hard,” Valentine’s Day Singles Celebra- Free Cribbage, 10 a.m.-noon p.m. Larry Kawano, “The Short 4:30 & 7 p.m. Rustic Theatre. Free Cribbage, 10 a.m.-noon 7 p.m. Rustic Theatre. tion with Live Entertainment, Town Hall. History of Physics and Astron- Live entertainment, 6-9 p.m. Ar- 6-10 p.m. Jo’An’s. Open Mic Night with Scott Fos- omy Explorations in and near riba’s. Lawrence Spector, 6:30-8:30 p.m. ter, 6-9 p.m. Jo’An’s. Idyllwild,” Creekstone Inn. Unity & Diversity: Contempary ARF Speaker Series venue change Idyll Awhile. “A Good Day to Die Hard,” 7 Barleywine Style Ale Tasting, 6:30 Western Ceramic Artists, 6 “Django Unchained,” 7 p.m. Rus- p.m. Rustic Theatre. p.m. Parks Exhibition Center, Animal Rescue Friends of Idyllwild’s speaker, Susan p.m. Idyll Awhile. Foster, will speak at 3 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 17 at the ARF tic Theatre. Music in the Meadow, 7:30 p.m. “A Good Day to Die Hard,” 7 p.m. Idyllwild Arts. Stephens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Rustic Theatre. Karaoke with Scott Foster, 8-11 house on Highway 243 in Idyllwild because of damage a Friday, Feb. 15 Arts. p.m. Jo’An’s. frozen pipe caused at the original location. 2013 Riverside County Fair & Friday, Feb. 22 Date Festival, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19 2013 Riverside County Fair & Fantasy Springs Resort & Ca- 2013 Riverside County Fair & Date Festival, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. sino. Date Festival, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Fantasy Springs Resort & Ca- Valentine Wine & Chocolate Fantasy Springs Resort & Ca- sino. Pairings, Noon-9 p.m. Idyll sino. Krafty Kids Art Class with Wendy Awhile. Free Senior Wii, 10 a.m.-noon Watts, 2:30-3:30 p.m.; Adult Krafty Kids Art Class with Town Hall. Yoga with Trine Bietz, 5-6 p.m. Wendy Watts, 2:30-3:30 p.m.; “A Good Day to Die Hard,” 7 Town Hall. Adult Yoga with Trine Bietz, p.m. Rustic Theatre. “A Good Day to Die Hard,” 4:30 5-6 p.m. Town Hall. “A Good Day to Die Hard,” 4:30 & 7 p.m. Rustic Theatre. The Train Willy B., 5:30-8:30 p.m. Arriba’s. Jac Jacaruso, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Idyll is Awhile. Jo’An’sRunning! That’s All Folk, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Jo’An’s. Upcoming events Valentine’s Day Dance, 7-9 p.m. Provide your Valentine with a special evening at Idyll Awhile Town Hall. Open 7 Days a Week Saturday, Feb. 16 Valentine Wine & Chocolate Pairings 2013 Riverside County Fair & Cupid’s Arrow Wednesday-Sunday Date Festival, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Fantasy Springs Resort & Ca- Valentine’s Day Singles Celebration Enjoy two glasses paired with gourmet chocolate for $25. sino. “Climbing Tahquitz Rock” His- (Couples Welcome) Special Valentine’s Gift Certifi cates Available torical Exhibit, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 14, 6-10 p.m. Idyllwild Area Historical Mu- Barleywine Style Ale Tasting seum. Dance the night away to live entertainment.entertainment. Barleywine is a very strong and intense style of ale. Valentine Wine & Chocolate Pair- Arrive in red and get your fi rst drink 1/2 off. ings, Noon-9 p.m. Idyll Awhile. Thursday, Feb. 21 at 6:30 p.m. “A Good Day to Die Hard,” 2, Dinner Special Call Jared for details 4:30 & 7 p.m. Rustic Theatre. Includes soup, salad and dessert Live Entertainment, 6-9 p.m. Live Music Arriba’s. Roasted pork tenderloin with pepper pesto Hojo Reynolds, 6:30-9:30 p.m. or Chicken pomodoro with avocado, garlic & Valentine’s Day - Lawrence Spector, Idyll Awhile. tomato in a white wine reduction sauce. Thursday, Feb. 14, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Karaoke with Scott Foster, 8-11 Glass of champagne & chocolate covered Jac Jacaruso, Friday, Feb. 15, 6:30-9:30 p.m. p.m. Jo’An’s. strawberries or chocolate cake. Hojo Reynolds, Saturday, Feb. 16, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17 $25 per person – $40 for two (main menu available) 2013 Riverside County Fair & Idyllhands Wanted: Hojo Reynolds & Friends first ever jam session, Date Festival, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. OPEN MIC NIGHT WITH SCOTT FOSTER: Mon. 6-9 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Fantasy Springs Resort & Ca- sino. THAT’S ALL FOLK John, Elaine & Bill: Fri. 6:30-9:30 p.m. idyllawhilewineshoppebistro.com David Jerome, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 54245 N. Circle Drive ~ C8 • 951~659~WINE (9463) Arriba’s. KARAOKE WITH SCOTT FOSTER: Sat. 8-11 p.m. On The Town Idyllwild Town Crier, February 14, 2013 - Page 15 It takes a village Larry Kawano connects Idyllwild and Community news from Idyllwild Arts By Lydia Kremer, Director of Communications science discoveries as next ICRC speaker

The Idyllwild community and the campus By MarshallMarshall Smith knows Larry and his dry have a unique symbiotic relationship which StaffStaff ReReporterporter wit, it won’t be surprising truly takes a village to be successful. that the moments of which LarryLarry K Kawano,awano, c chiefhief sci- he speaks did not result in Idyllwild Arts welcomes 15 new students entistentist andand outreachoutreach co-co- anything of signifi cance for During the weekend of Jan. 26 and 27, ordinatorordinator a att I Idyllwild’sdyllwild’s Idyllwild. “It’s still interest- the campus rolled out the green carpet to Astrocamp,Astrocamp, makesmakes sciencescience ing although the results welcome 15 students to Idyllwild Arts’ spring interestinginteresting asas partpart ofof hishis were not successful,” said semester with a full schedule of activities and events. The current job, explaining and Kawano. students who joined us are from the U.S., Austria, China, enlivening scientifi c myster- He first acknowledged Korea, Japan and Canada, and will be studying music, ies for young students at the the Pine Cove to Mt. Wilson dance, fi lm, visual arts, theater, and interarts. Hill’s science camp. He does speed of light experiment The new students were treated to a coffee house social the same for older Idyllwild that was an exciting attempt as well as a festive barbeque to interact with existing residents as a popular speak- to refi ne light’s speed but students. They are also assigned a “buddy” to help them er for Idyllwild Community that failed because of smoke feel welcomed and help them assimilate in their new Recreation Council’s long- Pine Cove historical marker commemorating the 1926 speed of and haze. Nobel Prize-win- environment. running speaker series. He light experiment that began here. Photo by J.P. Crumrine ning scientist Albert Mi- returns for the series on MS folder Larry Kawano chelson sought to reflect InterArts instructor exhibits work in Los Angeles Thursday, Feb. 21. light from Pine Cove to a Nancy Popp, Idyllwild Arts’ InterArts Department A cosmologist by train- and complexity to simplic- Explorations in and near measuring station 82 miles chair, is a professional performance artist and is currently ing at Cornell University, ity. The micro in Kawano’s Idyllwild: The Pine Cove away on Mt. Wilson. The participating in an exhibition MexiCali, Biennial at the University of Chicago and presentation is Idyllwild and Speed-of-Light Marker, marker still exists in Pine Vincent Price Art Museum in Los Angeles (through April CalTech, Kawano easily navi- its connection to the macro Palomar Observatory and Cove. 13). Nancy’s contribution is a site-specifi c performance gates from macro to micro universe of scientifi c myster- What Could Have Been Although Mt. Palomar piece which she performed in Los Angeles on Feb. 10. She ies and experiments. Under the Mountain.” can be seen from Idyllwild, also will perform the piece when the exhibition travels to He noticed a curiosity And, for anyone who See Kawano, page 26 Mexicali later in 2013. that got him thinking about the subject for his talk. Al- International alumni reunions though Idyllwild is known We may be situated in a small, remote location, but primarily for the arts, said Cure the Winter blues Idyllwild Arts makes a signifi cant cultural and educational Kawano, there are many with LESSONS impact in the world. We like to keep current on what relatively unknown echoes our alums are doing and accomplishing in their future of scientifi c importance that Don Reed studies and careers. To that end, we annually organize for several moments in the Teacher & Multi-Instrumentalist alumni reunions in various international and U.S. cit- past made Idyllwild and its 5 1-HOUR LESSONS FOR $200 ies. environs important science (New clients only) Within the next three months, alumni will gather in centers. Guitars: Electric, acoustic, slide & dobro; mandolin & more fi ve cities: Feb. 20 in Seoul, March 3 in Taipei, April 13 Larry Kawano, ICRC speaker Kawano calls his presen- in Los Angeles, April 30 in New York City and May 11 on Thursday, Feb. 21. tation “The Short History in San Francisco. Photo by Marshall Smith of Physics and Astronomy See Idyllwild Arts, page 26

WWW.RUSTICTHEATRE.COM Movies • DVDs • Plays • Concerts • Private Rental “A Good Day to Die Hard” Showing Feb. 15–28 New York City cop John Mc- Clane (Bruce Willis) arrives in Moscow to track down his es- tranged son, Jack (Jai Court- ney). McClane thinks his son is a criminal, so it comes as a shock when he learns that Jack is actually working undercover to protect Komarov (Sebastian Koch), a Russian government whistleblower. With their own lives on the line, McClane and Jack must overcome their differ- ences in order to get Komarov to safety and thwart a potentially disastrous crime in the Cher- nobyl region. Starring: Bruce Willis, Jai Courtney, Sebastian Koch; Director: John Moore; Genre: Action; Runtime: 1 hr. 38 min.; Rated: R Showtimes: Mon.-Thur.: 7 pm; Fri.: 4:30 & 7 pm; Sat. & Sun.: 2,* 4:30 & 7 pm Regular Admission: $8 Senior (60+), Child (12-) & *Matinée: $6 951.659.2747 Page 16 - Idyllwild Town Crier, February 14, 2013 On The Town Marshall Hawkins joins Jazz Hall of Fame

By J.P. Crumrine Hawkins’ allegiance and offi ces around the world, Another important ac- Editor connection to the school sponsored a 2008 spring complishment in Hawkins’ are well known. His talent conference in Bremen, Ger- career is formation of the Marshall Hawkins, dean has attracted many musi- many, and invited Hawkins Seahawk Mojo Modern of local jazz musicians, cians to the campus and to attend and participate. Jazz Orchestra. Hawkins’ one of the founders of the the school’s administration Hawkins is also an ac- founded this group and annual Jazz in the Pines acknowledged and honored complished jazz composer takes musicians to elemen- festival, will be honored his contribution. and organizer. But his roots, tary schools to introduce next Friday, Feb. 22. The “Marshall Hawkins has which started in Washing- America’s native music California Alliance of Jazz been a member of the ton, D.C., touched several — jazz — to young stu- will induct Hawkins into its Academy faculty since it’s music genres. His mother dents throughout Southern Hall of Fame in Fresno. founding. He’s one of our played music in the house. California. Dr. Jeffrey James Tower most beloved faculty mem- “I heard Vivaldi, Puccini, This weekend, the or- championed Hawkins’ en- bers and is responsible for Nat Cole and Paul White- chestra, with Christopher, try into the Hall of Fame. the education of many of man. She liked all kinds Daniel Jackson and possibly Tower was a Hemet High our fi ne jazz artists in the of music,” Hawkins said Casey Abrams, will perform School educator and jazz world now,” said Doug describing his early train- a Black History concert at trombonist and former Ashcraft and Steve Fraider, ing. 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 16 at Alliance of Jazz president. the executive directors of His fi rst instrument was Idyllwild Arts. “[Hawkins’ selection] was Idyllwild Arts. “One of the the piano, but now he’s J.P. Crumrine can be great,” said Tower, Alliance extraordinary things about known as a world-class reached at jp@towncrier. historian and chair of the Marshall is how excited he bassist. com. selection committee. “A lot is to teach students who

of his colleagues wanted have not played jazz before, � BULLORAMA � WILD ABOUT MONKEYS � PETTING ZOO � this and it is nice to be sharing his knowledge with S E C A R G I P recognized. He’s a great jazz less-experienced musicians musician. We’re happy to as well as our students who Lifehouse Saturday, Feb 16 honor him.” come here to study classical

Hawkins said he was music.” � surprised and honored. Besides introducing jazz S R E T S A O C R E L L O R O W T H T I W L A V I N R A C E G U H “[Tower and I] have been to the Idyllwild Arts Mu- friends for a long time. sic Department, Hawkins It’s a 30-year relationship,” Marshall Hawkins organized and performs in the Town Jazz helped organize and es- the newest Hall of Fame event last August. File photo tablish the annual Jazz in PRESIDENTS’ DAY PARADE

inductee said. “I was sur- the Pines Festival in 1994. � prised it went through Each of these criteria Arts for more than 30 years. This August will be the 20th unanimously.” easily applies to Hawkins’ Many of his students, such Annual Jazz Fest. The honor goes not career. For example, one as Evan Christopher and Tower has played with only to jazz musicians, but criterion is to have “Served Jason Jackson, are now Hawkins many times and educators too. The Hall of as a quality/competent jazz internationally renowned together they organized Fame includes 56 mem- educator for over 20 years jazz performers. and ran the summer jazz bers, including Tower. The with consistency.” Hawkins Another criterion states, program, which is a vital committee evaluates seven has been leading the Jazz “Jazz groups/students vis- part of Idyllwild Arts’ sum- FIESTA DEL CHARRO criteria. Department at Idyllwild ible in jazz community and mer program. Just fi ve years � of outstanding quality,” de- ago, Hawkins was selected scribes his years organizing to be “Ambassador” for and promoting the school’s jazz. The world-renowned Wynonna & the Big Noise � Strange but true L A V I N R A C E I D D I K Jazz in the Pines Festival. Goethe Institute, which has Sunday, Feb 17 Have you ever noticed the small bumps that seem to cover your tongue? Many people think that these are taste buds. In fact, there are more than 200 FREESTYLE MOTOCROSS

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Page 18 - Idyllwild Town Crier, February 14, 2013 Spo rts Town Hall Youth Basketb all played good defense and won 19-16. Town Hall Sports Coordinator J erem y Teeguarden In the next round of the playoffs, the Jayha wks will reported on y outh bask etball for both the College League play the Wildcats and the Idyllwild Rotary Bears and (kindergarten through third-grade) and the Pro League the Gastrognome Broncos meet. These games were re- (third- through sixth-grade) for the week of Feb . 5. scheduled for Tuesday evening, Feb . 12. All playoff games on Friday, Feb . 8 were canceled The championship and consolation games for both because of the snow. the College and Pro Leagues are still scheduled for T h e Idy l lwi l d Mi d d l e S c h o ol b oy s’ b a s ke t b a l l te a m l o s t t h ei r fi r s t Friday, Feb . 15. The College League games are at 5 and College League (Kindergarten through third-grade) 6 p .m., and the Pro League games follow at 7 and 8 g a m e of t h e s e a s o n , Mo n d ay, Fe b. 1 1 . T h e S a n Ja ci n to Le a d e r s h i p This week, the College League (grades K-3) began p .m. Ac a d e my b e a t Idy l lwi l d 3 1 - 2 0 . T h e te a m’s c u rre n t re c o rd i s 5 - 1 . its playoff season. The final standings are below. T h e gi r l s’ te a m wo n 3 2 - 2 1 to re m a i n u n d e f e a te d . T h e gi r l s’ re c o rd On Tuesday, Feb. 5, the College League playoffs Final C olleg e League S tandings i s 6 - 0 . Ab o v e , Mi c a h Hi tch co ck a t te m p t s a f re e t h row du ri n g began with a game between the fourth-seeded Pacific Team Wins Losses Mo n d ay ’s g a m e a g a i n s t S a n Ja ci n to Le a d e r s h i p Ac a d e my. Wooley’s Wild cats 7 1 Slope Tree Co . Bulldogs and the fifth seeded Bluebird Photo b y Che ryl Vladik a Cottage Inn Jayhawks. The winner moved on in the Id yllwild Rotary Bear s 7 1 playoffs and meets first-seeded Wooley’s Wildcats. Gastrogno me B ro ncos 3 5 The Jayha wks took the lead in the second quarter Pacifi c Slo pe B ulld ogs 2 6 as Ethan Scott made several baskets for his team. A t B l ueb ird C ottag e I nn Jayhawks 1 7 halftime, the J a yha wks lead 12-9. The J a yha wks extended their lead early in the third quarter. But the Bulldogs Sen d s p o rt s rep o rt s a b ou t l o c a l s to i tc @ town cri er. c o m had one last charge in the fourth quarter. or dr o p them o ff at the To wn Crier b y 10 a.m. Mondays. Reese Whitney hit a nice long shot to cut the lead Photos ar e also welcome. I f sen ding by email, r esolution to three points with a minute to go . The Bulldogs got m ust be at least 300 dpi. a couple more shots to get closer but the Jayhawks

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By Jack Clark Club has personally-assigned laptop desks for Professional golf correspondent each media member. The Humana Challenge in La Quinta lets media members use the players’ Most readers have not had an opportunity to refreshment areas that are placed around the cover a professional golfer at a PGA Tour tourna- course, a very welcome media “perk” indeed. ment. And I’m thinking that most people haven’t Of course, walking with the pros you do have attended a PGA Tour tournament as a spectator to be a bit careful. Once on an overcast day I lost either. So I’m going to try to paint this with a the flight of a ball while I was standing near a fairly broad brush. green and got hit by one of Brendan’s 365-yard About nine months out of the year, there is a three-wood shots. It hit me on my thigh, no weekly PGA Tour tournament somewhere, some- damage was done. Brendan did make me the times two. That’s in addition to two other tours gift of an autographed glove, which is kind of — the Champions Tour is for the tour’s seniors traditional when a spectator is hit. and the Web.com Tour develops players for the Some people don’t know that a player’s official PGA Tour, similar to baseball’s minor leagues. score card is kept by another golfer in his group. Besides opportunities for tour players to earn The players exchange score cards on the first tee, an income, the tournaments offer opportunities and when the round is over, they go immediately to enhance life in the host communities. PGA to the scorer’s trailer where they each go over their Tour tournaments are huge fundraisers for more own card meticulously before they sign it. than 2,000 charities. If they mistakenly sign for a higher score For example, last year’s Farmers Insurance on a hole than they actually shot, that higher Open at La Jolla raised more than $2 million for score becomes official. If they mistakenly sign charities. This year, tournament organizers were for a lower score, they are disqualified from the aiming at $3 million. Brendan Steele tees off in this year’s Farmers Insurance Open last in La Jolla. tournament. The PGA Tour acknowledges that it is able Photo by Jack Clark So when Brendan comes out of the scorer’s trailer, to pass on so much to charities because of its I step inside the ropes for an interview. Brendan backbone of volunteer workers. I met a tournament another player blocks it. So every few holes, when I do is the most cordial of interviewees. I’m sure it’s natural marshal in her seventies who volunteers to work the get a good angle, I certainly want to get the shot. for him, but it’s like he’s thinking of ways to make the Torrey Pines tournament each year even though she But the first two years I covered Brendan at Torrey interview go well for you. One PGA Tour employee, when lives in Vancouver, British Columbia. She plans her an- Pines the volunteer marshals had trouble seeing my photo he learned that I was covering Brendan, told me that he nual visit with her daughter in San Diego around the ID, which was just a small paper wristband. Three or was the nicest guy on the tour. La Jolla event. four times each round, one of them would interrupt my Of course I can’t attend all of Brendan’s tournaments Spectators can purchase either daily or weekly passes attempt to get a good photo. — only the two or three that he plays in Southern Cali- to PGA Tour tournaments. As a spectator, I’ve identified One marshal jumped in front of my camera and fornia. So for the great bulk of the year I’m following three basic ways to enjoy a PGA Tour tournament. Many asked, “Do you want that thing confiscated?” This year, him only on television and by computer. fans simply choose their favorite player to shadow. Pick the PGA Tour began issuing very large, bright yellow IDs If you love golf, you’ll find a wealth of detailed infor- out one player and walk the entire course with him. for outside-the-ropes press photographers, and I had no mation about each player’s rounds at the official PGA Another option that enables one to see the entire field trouble at all. Tour website: www.pgatour.com, including play-by-play of players is to locate yourself at one hole. You’ll see For me, following Brendan means that I generally ar- descriptions with yardages. When I’m not present at one each golfer as the pros play through during that day’s rive at a tournament an hour or so before his tee time. I of Brendan’s tournaments, I do my best to cover his play round. catch his warm-ups on the practice tee and putting green by sewing together information from that website and Some spectators just hang around the main clubhouse before his round begins. every other source available. area catching a tee off here and a green there and enjoy- I try to stay out of his way, and I click off shots only ing the several beer and wine gardens, which usually are well after he has contacted the ball. I also keep a running equipped with huge television screens and leaderboards. description of his round, shot by shot, using my own And, of course, you can employ any combination of the shorthand. three. As either spectator or reporter, you get much more Following Idyllwild native Brendan Steele as a media of a personal feel for a golfer and his abilities when you member is not a whole lot different from following him follow him around the course watching his every shot. as a spectator, except that as a media person I get to use That requires at least five miles of walking daily, so you a camera. do get some exercise. I need only outside-the-ropes photography credentials Different tournaments have different facilities. At the since shooting with a 300mm lens is good enough from Farmers Insurance Open in La Jolla, the media has access the gallery. Unfortunately, I don’t always get a good cam- to the clubhouse restaurant and lounge along with the era angle from there. Sometimes when I do a caddie or pros. The Northern Trust Open at the Riviera Country Page 20 - Idyllwild Town Crier, February 14, 2013

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Call Sandy at process 55 Crony petitor 49 Hostel the Town Crier: 659-2145 Subscribe today! Idyllwild Town Crier, February 14, 2013 - Page 23 1 cup powdered sugar 1/4 cup white vanilla baking chips Lola 2 tablespoons milk 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil Continued from previous page 1 aerosol container (6.4 oz.) Betty Crocker decorating ic- ing Heat oven to 350º F. (325º F for dark or nonstick pans.) Both recipes are from bettycrocker.com, take a look at Betty Crocker’s candy sprinkles, (I used red & pink candy Make and bake cake as directed on box for 13x9-inch pan. the photo presentation online. The website has everything hearts purchased at Michael’s) Cool completely, about 1 hour. from breakfast to lunch and dinner, also desserts. Everything Meanwhile, in a large bowl, place chopped chocolate; set is made using Betty Crocker mixes, easy and quick. Make cookie dough as directed on package. Roll dough aside. In 2-quart sauce pan, heat whipping cream and butter And remember, I am a lazy cook. into 32 (1-inch balls). Place the balls in greased mini-muffi n over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until butter is melted cups. Press each ball in bottom and up sides of muffi n cup. and mixture comes to a boil. Pour the cream mixture over Strawberry cream cheese cookie tarts Bake at 350º F for 12 to 15 minutes. When done, remove chocolate and stir until smooth. Makes 32 tarts them from the pan and let cool completely. Line the bottom of 9-inch spring-form pan with waxed Mix the cream cheese, milk and powdered sugar with paper. Cut cake into 1-inch cubes. 1 pouch Betty Crocker sugar cookie mix. an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Fill each In a large bowl, beat half of cake with electric mixer on 1 container (8 oz.) strawberry cream cheese spread cookie cup with rounded teaspoon of fi lling. low, until cake is crumbly. Add the remaining cake cubes Top each cookie with icing and decorating sprinkles. and 1-3/4 cups of ganache, (reserve remaining ganache for topping). Beat this on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium The next dessert is decadent. speed until well-combined. (Mixture will look like fudge.) Gently fold in 2 cups cut-up strawberries. Spoon mixture Fudge lover’s strawberry truffl e cake into spring-form pan; smooth top. Cover with plastic wrap; Makes 12 Servings freeze for about 45 minutes or until fi rm enough to remove mold. Cake: Run a knife around the side to loosen cake mixture from 1 box Betty Crocker SuperMoist Chocolate Fudge Cake Mix spring-form pan. Place serving plate upside down on pan, and water, vegetable oil, and eggs called for on box then fl ip the pan and plate over. Frost sides and top of cake with reserved ganache. Arrange Ganache Filling and Topping: strawberries on top of cake. 2 packages (8 oz. each) semisweet baking chocolate, fi nely In small microwave bowl, microwave baking vanilla chips chopped and 1/2 teaspoon oil uncovered on high for 45 seconds, “Standing in one of Panama’s lush coastal rainforests, I am 1-1/3 cup whipping cream stirring every 15 seconds, until melted. Place in a small able to compare the tropical environment with the lovely high 1/4 cup unsalted butter (do not use margarine) resealable food-storage bag. altitude conifer forests of Idyllwild,” wrote Nancy Pearlman. 2 cups fresh cut-up strawberries Now cut off a tiny corner of the bag. Drizzle over top “It was fun to be in this Central American country to enjoy the of cake. Refrigerate until ready to serve. beaches, see the wildlife, and get close to the Panama Canal.” Garnish: Best served the same day. 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NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE- vidual. within the disturbed soil present there. The public inspection during their regular business MENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO JAN. 17, Registrant has not yet begun to transact busi- potential exposure would come from incidental hours. The Forest Service will accept written Public Notices 2018. THE FILING OF THIS STATE MENT ness un der the fi c ti tious name listed above. contact while traversing the Site or engaging comments for 30 calendar days from the date Legals • Doing Business As DOES NOT IT SELF AU THORIZE THE USE Signed: in recreational activities within that area The of this notice. Written comments should be sent IN THIS STATE OF A FIC TI TIOUS BUSI NESS TODD GLENN EE/CA describes the capping with clean soil to Jerome De Graff, USDA Forest Service, 1600 NAME IN VIO LATION OF THE RIGHTS OF Statement fi led with the County Clerk of consistent with reclamation of NOA that will be Tollhouse Road, Clovis, CA 93611. Comments For questions about Public Notices call Sandy at the Town Crier ANOTHER UNDER FED ER AL, STATE, OR Riverside County on Jan. 23, 2013. undertaken to prevent this potential exposure. It may also be emailed to [email protected]. The (951) 659-2145 or E-mail: [email protected] COM MON LAW (SEE SEC TION 14411 ET SEQ., FILE NO.: also described the alternatives for obtaining the Forest Service will prepare a written response to BUSI NESS AND PRO FES SIONS CODE). R-2013-00771 clean soil through either transport from off-forest signifi cant comments. CERTIFICATION NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS NAME sources or from a location near the Site. The public spokesperson for this action is Every day throughout the United States, SYSTEMS, 54380 South Circle Drive, Idyllwild, I hereby certify that this copy is a cor rect copy STATEMENT EXPIRES ON JAN. 23, 2018. A Both the Engineering Evaluation/Cost Heidi Lake Hoggan, Lands, Special Uses and Min- newspapers publish thousands of public CA 92549, Riverside County. Mailing address: P.O. of the origi nal statement on fi le in my offi ce. NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE- Analysis (EE/CA) and Administrative Record erals Administrator, San Jacinto Ranger District, notices about events, conditions or ac- Box 517, Idyllwild, CA 92549. RALPH CONRAD MENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO JAN. 23, are available at the Idyllwild Ranger Station, Idyllwild, CA. She can be contacted at (909) 382- tions that affect countless individuals, HOETGER III, 54380 South Circle Drive, Idyllwild, LARRY W. WARD, 2018. THE FILING OF THIS STATE MENT 54270 Pine Crest Road, Idyllwild, CA, and the 2945 or by email at: [email protected]. families, neighborhoods and businesses. CA 92549, and BENJAMIN LEE BLOOM, 54025 Public notices cover many topics, including County Clerk DOES NOT IT SELF AU THORIZE THE USE Riverside County Pinyon Fire Station #30, 70080 Pub. TC: Feb. 14, 2013. Strawberry Valley Drive, Idyllwild, CA 92549. business matters, liquor licensing, public By: M. Llaneras, Deputy IN THIS STATE OF A FIC TI TIOUS BUSI NESS Hwy 74, Pinyon Pines-Mountain Center, CA for This business is conducted by a General auctions and sales, estates, zoning, public Pub. TC: Jan. 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14, 2013. NAME IN VIO LATION OF THE RIGHTS OF Partnership. meetings, bids to sell goods and services to ANOTHER UNDER FED ER AL, STATE, OR Registrant has not yet begun to transact busi- the government, local government fi nances FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME COM MON LAW (SEE SEC TION 14411 ET SEQ., and state and local elections. Public notice ness un der the fi c ti tious name listed above. STATEMENT BUSI NESS AND PRO FES SIONS CODE). is a fundamental component of our system Signed: The following person is doing busi ness as CERTIFICATION of representative democracy, which de- RALPH C. HOETGER III ATTENTION ISABELLA DE ALLENDE, 52590 Idyllmont I hereby certify that this copy is a cor rect copy pends upon the participation of educated, Statement fi led with the County Clerk of Road, Idyllwild, CA 92549, Riverside County; of the origi nal statement on fi le in my offi ce. responsible citizens. Riverside County on Jan. 16, 2013. Mailing address: P.O. Box 1209, Idyllwild, CA FILE NO.: 92549. LINDA MYERS KRIKORIAN, 52590 LARRY W. WARD, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME R-2013-00555 IDY BUSINESS Idyllmont Road, Idyllwild, CA 92549-1209. County Clerk STATEMENT NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS NAME This business is conducted by an Individual. By: B. Harris, Deputy The following person is doing busi ness as STATEMENT EXPIRES ON JAN. 16, 2018. A Registrant has not yet begun to transact busi- Pub. TC: Jan. 31, Feb. 7, 14, 21, 2013. TRIUNE HOME INSPECTION SERVICES, NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE- ness un der the fi c ti tious name listed above. OWNERS ... 32600 Hwy 74 #67, Hemet, CA 92545, Riverside MENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO JAN. 16, Signed: PUBLIC NOTICE County. DOUGLAS CALVIN ZEISSLER, 32600 2018. THE FILING OF THIS STATE MENT LINDA M. KRIKORIAN SAN BERNARDINO NATIONAL FOREST Hwy 74 #67, Hemet, CA 92545. DOES NOT IT SELF AU THORIZE THE USE Statement fi led with the County Clerk of SAN JACINTO RANGER DISTRICT This business is conducted by an Individual. IN THIS STATE OF A FIC TI TIOUS BUSI NESS Riverside County on Jan. 17, 2013. DUNN ASBESTOS DEPOSIT SITE Did you know? Registrant has not yet begun to transact busi- NAME IN VIO LATION OF THE RIGHTS OF FILE NO.: NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE ENGI- ness un der the fi c ti tious name listed above. ANOTHER UNDER FED ER AL, STATE, OR R-2013-00590 NEERING EVALUATION/COST ANALYSIS • You are required to fi le a DBA (Doing Signed: COM MON LAW (SEE SEC TION 14411 ET SEQ., NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS NAME AND THE ADMINISTRATIVE RECORD DOUGLAS ZEISSLER BUSI NESS AND PRO FES SIONS CODE). STATEMENT EXPIRES ON JAN. 17, 2018. A Notice is hereby given that the Engineering Statement fi led with the County Clerk of CERTIFICATION Business As), also called an FBN NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE- Evaluation/Cost Analysis (EE/CA) for addressing Riverside County on Jan. 15, 2013. I hereby certify that this copy is a cor rect copy MENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO JAN. 17, the potential release of asbestos from naturally FILE NO.: of the origi nal statement on fi le in my offi ce. (Fictitious Business Name), statement with the R-2013-00480 2018. THE FILING OF THIS STATE MENT occurring asbestos exposed during mine excava- DOES NOT IT SELF AU THORIZE THE USE tion at the Dunn Asbestos Deposit Site on the San NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS NAME LARRY W. WARD, county when you start a business. IN THIS STATE OF A FIC TI TIOUS BUSI NESS Jacinto Ranger District, San Bernardino National STATEMENT EXPIRES ON JAN. 15, 2018. A County Clerk NAME IN VIO LATION OF THE RIGHTS OF Forest, and the Administrative Record, upon NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE- By: L. Sibley, Deputy ANOTHER UNDER FED ER AL, STATE, OR which it is based, are available for public review • Your DBA expires after 5 years, and you MENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO JAN. 15, Pub. TC: Jan. 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14, 2013. 2018. THE FILING OF THIS STATE MENT COM MON LAW (SEE SEC TION 14411 ET SEQ., and comment. The EE/CA was prepared under BUSI NESS AND PRO FES SIONS CODE). the Forest Service’s authority derived from Sec- need to refi le. DOES NOT IT SELF AU THORIZE THE USE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME CERTIFICATION tion 104 of the Comprehensive Environmental IN THIS STATE OF A FIC TI TIOUS BUSI NESS STATEMENT I hereby certify that this copy is a cor- Response, Compensation, and Liability Act NAME IN VIO LATION OF THE RIGHTS OF The following person IS doing busi ness as The Town Crier can fi le your DBA for you, rect copy of the origi nal statement on file (CERCLA or Superfund; Title 42, United States ANOTHER UNDER FED ERAL, STATE, OR TRANQUILITY VINEYARDS & WINERY, 42191 in my office. Code, Section 9604) and Federal Executive Order COM MON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., Little Lake Road, Hemet, CA 92544, Riverside saving you from the paperwork hassle and 12580, and is not inconsistent with the National BUSI NESS AND PRO FES SIONS CODE). County. Mailing address: 26637 Soboba St., LARRY W. WARD, Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Con- CERTIFICATION Hemet, CA 92544. WILLIAM FRANCIS SHIN- County Clerk tingency Plan (NCP) as found in Title 40, Code the time and gas it would take to go to the I hereby certify that this copy is a cor rect copy KLE, 26637 Soboba St., Hemet, CA 92544. By: N. Medina, Deputy of Federal Regulations, Part 300. of the origi nal statement on fi le in my offi ce. This business is conducted by an Individual. Pub. TC: Jan. 31, Feb. 7, 14, 21, 2013. The Engineering Evaluation/Cost Analysis County Recorder’s Offi ce. Registrant commenced to transact busi- (EE/CA) describes the response action being LARRY W. WARD, ness un der the fi c ti tious name listed above on FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME undertaken to address the potential exposure of County Clerk Jan. 17, 2013. Call Sandy at (951) 659-2145 or stop by STATEMENT human populations to elevated levels of asbestos By: C. Teran, Deputy Signed: The following person is doing busi ness present in soil disturbed during the course of Pub. TC: Jan. 24, 31, Feb. 7, 14, 2013. BILL SHINKLE the Town Crier, 24945 Village Center Dr. as EXPRESS HOME SERVICES, 67135 Rib- excavating to expose veins of naturally occur- Statement fi led with the County Clerk of bonWood Dr., Mountain Center, CA 92561, ring asbestos (NOA) and subsequent re-grading FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Riverside County on Jan. 17, 2013. Riverside County. TODD MILLER GLENN, of the excavation area. This response action (offi ce open Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. STATEMENT FILE NO.: 67135 Ribbonwood Dr., Mountain Center, will also address the higher concentrations of The following persons are doing busi ness as R-2013-00630 CA 92561. asbestos detected in the air within the Site and from 9 am to 5 pm.) SAFE ARMS TRAINING INSTITUTE, BLAST- NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS NAME This business is conducted by an Indi- the potential for exposure to asbestos fragments INGCAP.COM, KINETIC REACTIVE TARGET STATEMENT EXPIRES ON JAN. 17, 2018. A Page 24 - Idyllwild Town Crier, February 14, 2013 Idyllwild Service Directory

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Advertise in the Town Crier’s Idyllwild Service Directory! All Service Director ads also appear on the Town Crier’s website idyllwildtowncrier.com. Call Sandy: (951) 659-2145 Page 26 - Idyllwild Town Crier, February 14, 2013 Roofi ng Sports Town Hall Adult Volleyball year. The Red Kettle came out hot in the fi rst game as Town Hall Sports Coordinator Jeremy Teeguarden Bo Dagnall played well. Chevron regrouped and went on reported on Town Hall Adult volleyball for the week of to win the next three games as Mark Collis played great Feb. 4. at the net. (19-25, 25-10, 25-17 and 25-19.) The week’s fi rst match, a good one, was between Forest On Thursday, Idyllwild Chevron played their second Lumber and Idyllwild Garage. The match went back and game of the week. This opponent was Silver Pines Lodge. Jesse Wilkerson Matt Boss made some great plays and Silver Pines won the Lic.# 971868 forth as each team alternated winning games. Fred Espi- noza for the Garage and Dave Parker for Forest Lumber fi rst game. Chevron came back to win game two behind Justin Lehr’s great net play, including big blocks. Silver P.O. Box 3519, Idyllwild, CA 92549 played great for the entire match. The game came down to a fi fth game and the Garage came up with a few key Pines rebounded though and won the next two games (951) 587-7578 points and won the game 16-14. The game scores were and the match. (25-14, 20-25, 25-17, 25-23.) 25-13, 22-25, 25-14, 21-25, and 16-14. Saturday’s games were cancelled due to the weather. Security On Tuesday, Feb. 5, the Red Kettle and Idyllwild Inn Volleyball Standings played. The match went all towards the Inn as they took Team Wins Losses control early and won in three games. Dawn Sonnier Silver Pines 10 0 Avant Garde Firearm School played well for the Inn as did Connie Chavez for the Red Idyllwild Garage 7 3 Pistol, Rifl e and Shotgun Kettle. The game scores were 25-22, 25-13 and 25-19. Idyllwild Chevron 5 5 On Wednesday, the Red Kettle, playing their second Idyllwild Inn 5 5 Tracy Philippi, Owner consecutive game, went against Idyllwild Chevron. This Forest Lumber 3 7 PO Box 753 was a make-up game that was postponed earlier in the Red Kettle 0 10 Idyllwild, CA 92549 Licensed, Bonded and Insured 951-795-5784 Twin Pines Ranch: Part 1 [email protected] By Nancy Layton still need an invitation and Twin Pines Ranch encom- Special correspondent must check in at the offi ce. passes 1,100 acres, much of it Septic Services Thirty-two members and pasture for the ranch’s herd Editor’s note: On Wednes- guests of the Idyllwild Rotary of cattle. Each day several day, Feb. 6, the Idyllwild Club responded to such an boys drive down a dirt trail DYLLWILD Rotarians visited Riverside invitation to tour the Ranch, to the barn and corrals where County’s Twin Pines Ranch. Wednesday, Feb 6. the cattle are fed and cared The boys from the ranch have Since 1947 the ranch for. The cattle also provide ACKHOE helped several Idyllwild asso- has provided a disciplined, meat for the Ranch’s din- (951) 659-5329 ciations, such as the Jazz in clean, educational and work- ing hall. “We used to have the Pines Festival. This is the focused environment to a butcher shop here on the I Septic Systems — Installations & Repairs fi rst of a two-part story about boys aged fi fteen to eigh- Ranch,” Shorter said, “but we the ranch and life there. teen who have run afoul got rid of it and now ship LiabilityB Insured Backhoe & Dump Truck Services As you head toward Ban- of the law. That it is not our cattle to another place Lic. # B C42-332570 Serving Idyllwild 36 Years ning on Highway 243 it’s a prison is proven by the for butchering.” DAVID JONES P.O. Box 551 easy to miss Twin Pines nearly 50 percent escape rate As the bus moved back to JUSTIN JONES Idyllwild, CA 92549 Road on your right as you the Ranch Director Jimmy the main area, the Rotarians speed off the mountain. If Shorter bemoans. asked him questions about Septic Services Director Jimmy Shorter you venture down that road, Soon after assuming the Photo by Nancy Layton the Ranch. Horses? “Not any you’ll pass acres of charred director’s position in 2011, more, none that we keep Performance Pumping manzanita and live oaks that Shorter, who has spent 24 and shortening the overall here. Too expensive to keep Septic Tank Pumping testify to the awesome devas- years in corrections and pro- program from eighteen to horses, but we do have a rid- 1-866-860-6532 tation, which the Esperanza bation in Riverside Coun- six months. ing program for the boys,” Fire created here in 2006. ty, attempted to change It didn’t work. Nearly he explained. “We bring a Septic Certifi cations Twin Pines Road ter- that percentage by chang- half the boys sent to the couple cowboys with their New Construction minates at the Twin Pines ing the program. He did Ranch still take off down string of horses up here to Leach Systems, Repair & Replacements Ranch, offi cially the River- away with the “boot camp” the trail Shorter referred to teach the boys how to ride Backhoe & Dumptruck as “AWOL” Highway, headed Video Pipe Inspection & Repair side County Youth Offenders regimen, opting instead for and rope and groom horses. Fully Licensed and Bonded • C-42 License # 799834 Program Twin Pines Ranch. a more open, supportive for Cabazon at the end It’s good experience for the It’s not a prison, but you environment for the boys of that narrow dirt track. boys to have to care for Brad Hamby, Owner Cell (951) 830-3529 “These kids have to want to something bigger than they [email protected] be here for this program to are. Teaches them respect, I Kawano Stanford University might work,” Shorter said, standing guess.” Septic Services have pursued under our at the front of the green After touring the auto Continued from page 15 mountain and the scientifi c bus that took the Rotarians mechanics shop where boys Get More Business! experiments that might have around the Ranch. See Twin Pines, page 28 Kent Busher it is not on our mountain. been conducted there. As a Excavating Nevertheless, Palomar was clue, just ask Kawano about the world’s best telescope dark matter, which, at least at Idyllwild Arts Septic Systems ADVERTISE for many years after its this time, does not yet have Leach Line Repair in the installation in 1948, and a CIA connection. Continued from page 15 Dump Truck & contributed greatly to our Kawano speaks at Creek- Backhoe Service Town Crier’s understanding of other stone Inn at 6 p.m. Thurs- Marshall Hawkins joins Jazz Hall of Fame Grading & Asphalt galaxies and the universe. day, Feb. 21. The event is Idyllwild Arts’ very own national treasure and preemi- The 200-inch telescope co-sponsored by Astrocamp. nent jazz musician, Marshall Hawkins, will be inducted Paving & Striping Service Directory. now ranks 19th among There is a wine and cheese into the California Alliance for Jazz Hall of Fame at an Lic. #432851 Call (951) 659-2145 the world’s most powerful reception at 5:30. Both are event on Feb. 22 in Fresno, Calif. 659-3448 instruments. free to the public. Marshall, whose career spans several decades of promi- Finally, we’ll leave as a M a r s h a l l S m i t h nence in the jazz world, most notably with the Miles Davis visit www.idyllwildtowncrier.com! mystery Kawano’s third topic c a n b e r e a c h e d a t Quintet, will be one of three inductees being honored. — what clandestine activities [email protected]. Congratulations, Marshall. Idyllwild Town Crier, February 14, 2013 - Page 27 Creature corner Past tense

By Mimi and Hootch 65 years ago - 1948 40 years ago - 1973 And then there were none! Miss Olivia, Saturday was designated Idyllwild had a new au- our last Chihuahua mix puppy won the Idyllwild Day at the Coun- thor. “Burro Bill and Me” The Idyllwild heart and love of her forever Valentine. ty Fair and Date Festival. was released, written by Pharmacy Momma Sandy’s Idyllwild had a booth con- beloved Edna Price. It was marked its heart is bursting taining a chukker partridge a lively reminiscence of her fifth year in 10 years in Death Valley and with happiness as and a ring-necked pheasant, business in plus samples of Pinecraft the Arizona Strip with her her last puppy of four wiggled out February furniture. late husband, Bill. the door. Puppy kisses will be shared 1983. Mel aplenty this Valentine’s week. Goldfarb, Oreo is a young Boston terrier- 60 years ago - 1953 25 years ago - 1978 owner, said Chihuahua mix with plenty of heart Emsy Dunn’s class, study- The first major snow- for the right person. He is slow to ing California history, went storm of the season dumped it had been trust, but once he does, he’ll snuggle panning for gold in Straw- 10 inches of snow at Idyllwild a great five right in there with you and your berry Creek. All the students County Park Visitor Center. years. pack. Oreo is friendly with all other found was pyrite, “fool’s It marked one of the latest File photo dogs, regardless of shape or size. He gold.” “first snows” recorded in is still playful, so with a tear in his Idyllwild. eye, he has said goodbye to each of the puppies. Oreo is 55 years ago - 1958 searching for his Valentine too. More than a million visi- 30 years ago - 1983 Carly and Sadie think its Valen- tors had flocked to the San After being gone for 12 tine’s Day every day of the year. Often Jacinto Mountains in 1957, days, during which time a seen together in this pose, they seem according to Ranger John blizzard hit the Hill, a bor- let, a member of the Forest Riverside County Academic to share the same heart. Identical twin Gilman. This represented a der collie, Abby, and cocker Service Volunteer Association, Decathlon, won by Hemet sisters, they are under a year old. Sadie 25 percent increase in tour- spaniel, Freckles, owned by had donated more than 300 High School for the fifth is a bit shy and tends to just watch ism over 1956. Janet Fast and Gail Olsen, hours cleaning campground year in a row. the world, while Carly gets a little were found unharmed in and picnic areas. playtime in with the other orphans 50 years ago - 1963 the river bed at the foot of 5 years ago - 2008 in the cattery. Someone’s heart would R.R. Welch announced the Hill. 15 years ago - 1998 The first offical planning surely break if they could not be adopted together. plans for about 120 acres Pine Cove Property Own- meeting for the Idyllwild Momma Pepper has a heart as in the Stone Creek area for 25 years ago - 1988 ers Association members Historic District was held warm as gold, as well as fur to match. recreational developments. Mr. and Mrs. Edker Pope met with a Riverside County at the Nature Center. She is a Bengal mix with a love of About $26,000 was allocated donated their home on Transportation Department water. She is about 2 years old, and in the State Park budget for Strawberry Creek in Fern representative in hopes of 1 year ago - 2012 is friendly with felines and canines. improvements at the new Valley to the Elliott-Pope finding a solution to the County Service Area 38 Her Valentines wish is to find a warm Stone Creek acquisition. Preparatory School. problem of snowplow berms Advisory Committee mem- spot to lay in the sun, and give her blocking driveways. bers learned that the county heart to her forever love. Could that 45 years ago - 1968 20 years ago - 1993 didn’t appear to know the be you? The Mile-Hi Trap Club Hill resident Tim Millet 10 years ago - 2003 CSA’s boundaries. The county Tommy thinks every day is the day for announced a “Bang-Up received an award recognizing Idyllwild teens Amye map omits about 40 proper- love. Of his special human, of his food, and Breakfast,” to be held at its his dedication to the San Ber- Scavarda and Katie Barnash ties in the Foster Lake area especially of the sun. He loves to purr, play Mountain Center shooting nardino National Forest, San brought home more than a from the CSA as voted for in a bit, and will turn flips for the belly rub. range. Jacinto Ranger District. Mil- dozen medals each from the 1965. 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Crier every week. My Name ______Amount:______n Check enclosed, OR Please call Shane at 659-2145. Phone______Charge My: n VISA n MasterCard n Discover Address ______Expires ______P.O. Box 157, Idyllwild, CA City ______Card Number ______State & Zip ______Clip and mail to the Town Crier, P.O. Box 157, Idyllwild, CA 92549. 92549. E-mail ______Or call toll-free 1-888-535-6663 • Local (951) 659-2145 Page 28 - Idyllwild Town Crier, February 14, 2013 the juvenile offender and to be curious and creative Twin Pines drug court systems. Because Renate instead of getting them to Continued from page 26 more of the drug-related Continued from page 7 memorize information they convictions result in refer- need for a test. working in that vocational rals to rehab programs out- tire too quickly. The process is powerful. program spend their after- side the county’s probation Teachers have a very hard It is natural. And it is being noons, then the carpentry system, programs like the time recognizing that they implemented in many parts shop, the gymnasium, and Twin Pines Ranch get fewer are no longer in charge of of the world. sports fields, finally the fi rst-timers. all the information because On Saturday, Feb. 16, we Rotarians saw the two wings However, Twin Pines most students can fi nd the are resuming our conver- of the “bunkhouse” which Ranch receives many repeat answers without much ef- sations sponsored by the currently provides open, offenders, some of whom fort. Natural Learning Research barracks-style sleeping quar- have begun to comprehend My point is that today Institute from 10 a.m. to ters for 29 boys. the reasons for being recy- teachers are in a position noon at the Caine Learn- “Our numbers are down,” cled back into the probation to let kids ask any and ing Center. Our topic will Shorter said. “We usually system. Many, unfortunately, all questions about a sub- focus on meditation. What run about fi fty, but proba- may never understand. ject and help them move is it really for and why all Marcos Souza Melo (nickname “Spider”) has been doing tion numbers are down Part 2 of the Rotarians through all the natural of us need to adopt this Brazilian Capoeira (a martial art) for 24 years and has recently throughout the county sys- visit to Twin Pines Ranch, learning steps above. Teach- practice? begun adult and kid classes at Town Hall. Here he demonstrates tem.” “Conversations with three ers today can be in charge Everyone is welcome. a kick to student, Carmen Pratt. Capoeira masqueraded as a He went on to explain the Twin Pines Ranch boys,” of challenging student Share your thoughts with dance with its constant movement, even though it was actually reasons, which center mostly will appear in next week’s thinking and reasoning, Renate at http://itcrenate- a means of protection. Photo by Barbara Reese on countywide changes in edition, Feb. 21. and encouraging students caine.blogspot.com.

up,” he said, recalling the visor Jeff Stone, took a cau- interest,” Lauritzen said. “We funds the CSA 36 recreation perhaps a community theater CSA 36 brouhaha over dismissal of tious position. He suggested may not expand programs offerings and maintenance] to or an expanded senior center, Continued from page 10 Idyllwild Community Rec- that because David and Lois but we’ll maintain a full range the taxpayers,” Lauritzen said. he added. reation Council and Bob Buttterfi eld are reinvigorat- of services.” Lauritzen said the county Lauritzen said for the “We’re disappointed that Lewis and how the con- ing the development of an He said that if and when still plans to accept the Town present, the CSA 36 Advisory promises have not been kept. troversy continues to affect Idyllwild Community Center, the Butterfield Community Hall deed from the Johnson Committee would remain Why should I put effort into the CSA recreation program the county would take a “wait Center facility is up and run- family and would continue nonoperational. He was un- this thing when I know noth- by discouraging locals from and see” approach since the ning, assuming that it will to operate it as a recreational certain when or if Bill Brown ing is going to happen and no accepting county recreation Butterfi eld facility would be be a recreational facility that facility. Depending on how would advertise for a local one is going to listen?” positions. privately held and privately residents pay to use and that much of the community’s rec- CSA recreation manager. Schraff also noted the on- In response to questions operated. is what the community wants, reational needs are provided Brown could not be reached going rift in the community about the future of the CSA “We’ll continue to main- the supervisor could decide by the Idyllwild Commu- for comment. over county management 36 Advisory Committee, tain present levels of recre- to cancel the CSA 36 parcel nity Center, then the county M a r s h a l l S m i t h of the CSA recreation con- Verne Lauritzen, chief of ational service on programs assessment. “He could return would consider the best com- c a n b e r e a c h e d a t tract. “No one is stepping staff for 3rd District Super- for which there is suffi cient that money [that currently munal use for Town Hall, [email protected]. If you only advertise once a year, make sure it’s in this ... 2013 HOMES & LAND IMPROVEMENT guide

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