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Disaster assistance President declares Budget cuts emergency; funds available. See page 9.

Health care for sheriff Changes since last year. See page 12. By J.P. Crumrine Luna recommended, Editor “... the Board immediately freeze hiring in the Sheriff’s Whooping cough shot ith less than fi ve Department to capture sav- Required for students in months remain- ings from attrition and re- September. Wing in the fiscal deployment to other funded See page 13. year, county offi cials expect positions.” the current budget to be The current county and Scholarship awards nearly $31 million over its sheriff’s policy is to assign Grants announced. authorized level — still a one deputy per thousand See page 14. $15 million improvement residents in these areas. since the fi rst quarter review Luna recommended that the in October. board re-evaluate the policy Happy New Year Since then, the board de- and consider reducing the Chinese calendar says 4709. cided not to close or elimi- staffi ng level to .85 deputies Brendan Steele hits out of a sand trap See page 15. nate any fi re staffi ng. At this per thousand residents. The during Sunday’s Farmers Insurance point, County Executive Bill ratio was 1.2 deputies per Open at Torrey Pines Golf Course. In his Luna has directed his atten- 1,000 residents last year. third PGA Tour event, Steele earned prize tion to the Riverside County “A rough analysis indi- money and played with Tiger Woods. Sheriff’s Department. On cates savings from chang- See the story on page 18. Tuesday, he recommended ing the patrol ratio from 1 Photo by Jack Clark both a hiring freeze until per 1,000 to 0.85 per 1,000 Inside the end of the fi scal year might bridge the sheriff’s A&E ...... 14 (June 30) and a reduction current year gap,” he in- Calendar ...... 5 of deputy patrols in the formed the board. Churches ...... 8 unincorporated areas. See Budget, page 13 Classifi eds ...... 20 Casey Abrams on Crossword ...... 22 Horoscope ...... 22 Hwy. workshops Lodging ...... 8 American Idol Masthead ...... 6 On the Town ...... 14 continue By Marshall Smith the Internet is rife with cian, composer and actor Public notices ...... 23 Staff Reporter unoffi cial confi rmation that — skills that he honed By Beth Nottley participants recommended Real estate ...... 18 Abrams is among the top 40. further at Idyllwild Arts Staff Reporter which features would be Services ...... 24 ineteen-year-old A further clue of Abrams’ under the tutelage of Mar- desirable to showcase and Sudoku ...... 22 Casey Abrams, status is that he appears in shall Hawkins, who heads his week, residents which should be kept from Weather ...... 2 NIdyllwild School a commercial promoting the IA’s jazz program, and by from the Mountain the public eye to protect the and Idyllwild Arts (IA) season. appearing in and compos- Tcommunities and area’s resources. graduate, is vying for a When asked to help ar- ing for numerous student representatives from the U.S. At the Monday meeting, ticket to Hollywood as a range an interview with fi lms in the Moving Pictures Forest Service and Caltrans Dr. Emilyn Sheffi eld, a con- In an 2011 “American Idol” con- Abrams, Alexandra Gil- Department. came together with experts sultant for the U.S. Forest EMERGENCY testant. On Wednesday, Feb. lespie, representing Fox and Because of the popu- from the National Scenic Service, on the project from 2, Abrams’ Austin audition Idol media relations, replied, larity of “American Idol,” Byway Designation project California State University, go to played to an IA crowd at “Our Hollywood contestants there are already a num- in the second set of public Chico, led workshop par- towncrier.com the Fireside Room of the are not available for inter- ber of blogs and websites workshops to develop a ticipants in a discussion of campus dining hall. views at this time.” speculating about Abrams’ Corridor Management Plan six categories of intrinsic for news! Although American Idol Abrams, son of Ira chances of making it to (CMP) for the Palms to features: cultural, archaeo- producers are mum about Abrams and Pam Pierce, the fi nals. In one such blog, Pines Scenic Byway. logical, scenic, historic, rec- which aspiring contestants started fifth grade at JoesPlaceBlog, writer Jimmy The purpose of this reational and natural. receive the golden ticket to Idyllwild School after the Boyd opines that assessing second in a series of five Among the features iden- Hollywood to become part family moved to the Hill. a full video online clip of planned workshops was to tifi ed by the participants was of the top 40 who move While at the school, Abrams an Abrams’ performance identify intrinsic features the Native American history to the actual competition, developed skills as a musi- See Casey, page 15 of the byway. Workshop See Highway, page 10 Page 2 - Idyllwild Town Crier, February 3, 2011 News of record Fire on Tollgate Near collision, Fire log Riverside County Fire, now lost and found Garner Valley By J.P. Crumrine the fi re down” and no per- Jan. 25 — Structure fi e, Editor sonal injuries occurred. By Marshall Smith “They swerved and Hill fi re stations respond- Marion Ridge Road, Idryll- Later, IFD Chief Norm Staff Reporter flipped, landed on their ed to the following calls, wild. Late Friday afternoon, Walker said the fi re’s cause wheels and tried to drive Monday to Sunday, Jan. 24 Jan. 26 — Traffi c colli- Jan. 28, a structure fi re was was hot ashes in a flam- Around noon on Sun- away,” he said, “but looked to Jan. 30, 2011: sion, highways 74 and 243, reported on Lake Lane at the mable container up against day, Jan. 30, Idyllwild resi- like they were stuck.” corner of Tollgate. Idyllwild the garage and a wooden dent Steve Quintanilla faced Quintanilla said he Idyllwild Fire Department Mountain Center. Jan. 28 — Fire Department (IFD) and fence. the prospect of a head-on called 911 and dispatchers and Ambulance Structure fi re, 26600 block of Lake Lane, Pine Cove Station 23 re- J.P. Crumrine can be collision on Highway 74 told him that an ambu- Jan. 24 — Medical aid, Idyllwild. sponded to the house. reached at jp@towncrier. about a half-mile east of lance and CHP patrol car Delano Drive, Idyllwild. Jan. 29 — Structure fi re, IFD was able to “knock com. the intersection of 74 and were on their way. Quin- Jan. 26 — Traffic col- 57000 block of Johnson 243 in Mountain Center. tanilla said that when he lision, Highway 243 south Road, Idyllwild. Quintanilla reported that went down to check on the of Saunders Meadow Road, the vehicle was a pickup men they were out of the Idyllwild Riverside County Fire, truck carrying two men he truck and did not appear Jan. 26 — Medical aid, Pinyon described as in their late injured. Quintanilla said Marin Ridge Drive, Pine Log unavailable. teens or early twenties. The the 911 dispatcher told him Cove. truck rounded a sharp bend he did not need to wait for Jan. 27 — Medical aid, Riverside County Fire, and nearly collided head on responders to arrive. Highway 243, Idyllwild. Anza with Quintanilla’s vehicle. See Collision, page 26 Jan. 28 — Two walk-in Log unavailable. medical aids.

Jan. 28 — Structure fi re, o Lake Lane, Idyllwild. CHP log Austin Tile C Jan. 28 — Medical . aid, Valley View Drive, Nothing to report. Licensed Tile Contractor Idyllwild. Proudly Serving Idyllwild Jan. 30 — Medical Sheriff’s log & Surrounding Communities aid, North Circle Drive, Since 1998 Idyllwild. The Lake Hemet Subdivi- Chris Austin ~ 659-4959 sion of the Riverside County License #408175 Since 1980 Riverside County Fire, Sheriff’s Department re- Pine Cove sponded to the following Floors, Countertops, Tubs & Showers Jan. 24 — Medical aid, calls from Tuesday, Jan. 25 diffi culty breathing. to Tuesday, Feb. 1. This may Jan. 25 — Fire, false not be a complete list of alarm. responses: Idyllwild Weather Jan. 26 — Over-the-side From the National Weather Service traffi c collision. Jan. 25 — A man identi- Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Jan. 26 — Medical aid, fi ed as Arthur Leon Dorrin, 2/3 2/4 2/5 2/6 2/7 chest pains. 72, is suspected to have Jan. 27 — Medical aid. committed felony document IFPD firefighter Adam Rodriguez on scene at Jan. 28 — House fi re. See Record, page 26 Friday’s structure fire. Photo by J.P. Crumrine 50/29 59/36 66/40 65/41 51/40 Mostly sunny. Mostly sunny. Mostly sunny. Mostly sunny. Mostly sunny. • All-Wheel Drive standard 2011 SUBARU • 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS • 6 standard airbags • 170-hp Subaru Boxer engine LEGACY • All-weather package 2.5i Premium Package • Power moon roof $ 23,219 Idyllwild this year Idyllwild last year Stock #: 217041 As low as Vin #: B3223657 Date High Low M S High Low M S Model #: BAD-06 1-24 64 29 46 19 1.9% interest 1-25 58 32 52 26 for 36 months on Cathedral City Auto Center approved credit 1-26 na na 55 28 Hwy 111 and Perez Road 1-27 61 41 55 28 1-28 61 31 50 27 67-925 East Palm Canyon 1-29 na na 49 28 (760) 318-4700 1-30 59 26 .31 na na Moisture in inches Snow in inches 2011 SUBARU • Automatic 2011 SUBARU • 4-wheel ABS To date this season (Idy): 20.54 To date this sea son (Idy): 11.4 • Subaru Boxer engine • All-Wheel Drive standard To date last season (Idy): 13.71 To date last season (Idy): 24.01 OUTBACK FORESTER • Most award-winning small SUV Total last season (Idy): 23.61 Total last season (Idy): 35.91 2.5x 2.5i Premium Package • All-Wheel Drive standard To date this season (PC): 24.92 To date this season (PC): 18.5 • 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS Stock #: 217097 *$ • 6 standard airbags Vin #: BH726622 Total last season (PC): 30.92 Total last season (PC): 72.5 27,036 • 170-hp Subaru Boxer engine $ Model #: BFB-21 • All-weather package 21,994 TEMPERATURES AND 24-HOUR moisture and

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Outside Idyllwild New Mexico Locust tree, (Robinia neomexicana), is na- tive to the Southwestern United States and the South- By Bruce Watts eastern portions of California. It is also known as the Sky Belated new year’s resolution Island Pinyon. It is commonly found in juniper habitats As I write this column, January is coming — growing along streams, in the bottoms of valleys, and to a close. This year has started out without on the sides of canyons. The New Mexico Locust can my normal amount of self-refl ection but reach 15 to 30 feet tall with bristly shoots. The aromatic with spring being only a couple of months fl owers are showy and white or pink, produced in spring away, I need to take stock of my life and or early summer in dense, drooping and unbranched sstarttart ttoo hheadead iinn tthehe rrightight ddirection.irection. FForor yyoursours ttruly,ruly, tthathat means three things: diet, new camera and rehabbing the clusters or racemes. The fruits are brown bean-like pods knee one more time. with bristles like those on the shoots. It is very drought- At some point I will probably say enough already with tolerant and requires little or no supplemental water the hiking but I am not there as of yet. I still have some when established. hiking to do and a lot of pictures to take. It does seem Photo courtesy of Harold Voorheis that the main focus for my hiking is to fi nd scenic vistas so I can take photographs. With that in mind I need to upgrade both my fi tness and my camera. Outdoor photography is a lot harder then one would think. Sure I can get some pretty decent shots with my current point and shoot 8 mega-pixel camera but it seems about 90 percent of my photos are just not good enough and I have pretty low standards. I am happy with the video quality of my HD Flip. The videos are very sharp and when played on a HD Snow fell in Idyllwild Sunday night, Jan. 30. TV they really look spectacular. The one thing lacking By Monday afternoon, most of it, except for is motion suppression so I have to use a tripod or keep my hands steady. Thus, resolution number one is to take the snow in the shade, had melted. better pictures. Photo by J.P. Crumrine Rehabbing the knee again is going to be a little trickier but I have a partner this time who will be needing the same slow-hiker-therapy. When Les Walker fi nally gets the OK from his doctor to start walking again, I will have someone to hike-limp around with on the trails. We all know that it is important to have someone to hike with and best when they are on or about the same level or speed as you are. Unfortunately, Mr. Walker who normally can hike circles around me will have to start As far as diet goes I won’t bore you with the gory employ. Aging is a constant struggle, so try to do the out very slowly. On the bright side, I have a good friend details except to say that I need to stop eating sugar. best you can with what you have. The words “use it or to go hiking with when spring rolls around. Sugar and salt are the two most unavoidable items in lose it” come to mind when it comes to both the physi- I sometimes wonder if I can still call it rehab when the American diet. I stopped eating all sugar for about cal and the mental aspects of life. it seems more and more like pain management. Well, eight months in 2009 but ever so slowly it has crept So for all you over-50-years hikers out there, what I guess that rehab sounds better on paper, but barring back into my diet. are your new year’s resolutions? Think about it. A pop a knee replacement I don’t think I will ever really get I have to try and avoid, “the older I get, the better quiz may be given sometime in the spring. better. I was” syndrome, which many people my age tend to Until next week, have fun and be safe.

HERE IT IS – THE BOOK YOU’VE BEEN WAITING FOR WILDWOOD IGO7 JEWELRY STORE & Fine Art Gallery Estate Jewelry • Fine Art • Glassware Antiques • Gifts • Collectibles ppy Ha e’s V in Isaac Outland a nt 54245 N. Circle Dr., C1 Featuring 101 of Ben’s “Off the Cuff” Town Crier le ! P.O. Box 613 newspaper columns — now on sale at B’s Moun- ay Idyllwild, CA 92549 tain of Books, Idyllwild Gift Shop, Idyllwild Town D (951) 659-9300 Crier, Idyllwild Pharmacy, Spruce Moose, Bubba’s Sale! [email protected] Books, and the Nature Center. You can also order it online at Amazon or Barnes & Noble. For an autographed copy call 659- 0575. … “God’s Showroom Experience” … Page 4 - Idyllwild Town Crier, February 3, 2011 Mountain folk Obituary Obituary Joan Potratz O.J. Taylor On Sunday, Feb. 6, the folks at Community Presbyterian Church will hold a Souper Bowl Sunday celebration. New Joan Potratz, age 84, of O.J. “Jay” Taylor of Iowa trash cans, one decorated with the symbols of the Pitts- Hemet, Calif., went to be City, Iowa and Idyllwild burgh Steelers and one decorated with the Packers’ ensig- with the Lord on Monday, passed away peacefully at nia will be set inside the front door of the church. Jan. 17, 2011. At the time home in Iowa City on Jan. Parishoners and visitors may bring canned food to fi ll of her death, she was a 25, at the age of 87. He leaves the can of their favorite team. At the end of the service, the resident of the Devonshire behind his family, Steve containers for each team will be counted and the Souper Care Center in Hemet. and Amanda, of Idyllwild, Bowl winner will be anounced. All the canned goods will Joan was born Oct. 7, and Helen Taylor and Matt be donated to the HELP Center. 1926, in Los Angeles. She Reimert, of San Francisco. was the daughter of the late Jay was a frequent visi- To get a listing in “Mountain folk,” visit www.towncrier. John Bondage and the late tor to Idyllwild, where he com, click on “News” in the menu at the top and click on Julia Elizabeth (Thomas) loved visiting his family and “Submit a news item,” or stop by and fi ll out a news form. Bondage. She was an offi ce friends. He was a master car- To get your birthday listed, e-mail [email protected] or manager with the Winter penter and was responsible call (951) 659-2145, Ext. 17, with the month and day. Metal Company for eight for much of the improvements to his son Steve’s home. years. She belonged to the Always believing that a vacation was time to help others, Queen of Angels Catholic he also worked wherever he was needed, from mending a Church in Idyllwild, and chair, to building an oak mantel, to raking pine needles. He was a member of the TOPS group and volunteered for began every morning playing with his “granddog,” Bella. the Idyllwild HELP Center. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, He will be most remembered for his smile and eternal golf, and was an avid fan of the Dodgers and the Lakers. good cheer. He agreed with Ralph Waldo Emerson when Her family was most important to her. he said: “Don’t waste yourself in rejection, nor bark back She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Charles against the bad, but chant the beauty of the good.” Potratz. She is survived by daughters Maryanne Potratz, of Hemet; Melinda and her husband, John Fredericks, also of Hemet; son Michael and his wife, Veronica Potratz, of Announcement notices Yuma, Ariz., and grandchildren Bianca, Mark and Dylan Potratz. A 250-word announcement plus a photograph Arrangements are being handled by Miller-Jones Mor- costs $39. Additional words are 10 cents each. An tuary and Crematory, 1501 W. Florida Avenue, Hemet. obituary notice is also published online without the There will be a celebration of her life with a mass at 11 photo at www.towncrier.com/obituaries/obits.html. a.m. Saturday, Feb. 12 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church For more information and a form, call Shane located at 650 S. Santa Fe Street, San Jacinto, Calif. 92583. Fender at (951) 659-2145. Interment will be private at All Souls Catholic Cemetery, Grandpa’s House of Jerky is the latest business to join the in Long Beach. Idyllwild Chamber of Commerce. A ribbon-cutting ceremony In lieu of fl owers, memorial contributions can be made was held Friday, Jan. 28, at the store which is located in in Joan’s name to the American Diabetes Association. Idyllwild’s “Fort” downtown. Seen here, from left to right Happy Valentine’s Day are Judi Way, Chamber volunteer; owners Aida and Den- To subscribe to the Idyllwild Town Crier newspaper, Monday, February 14th nis Holloway; and Steve Moulton, Chamber director. call (951) 659-2145 or visit www.towncrier.com. Photo by Cid Castillo

Horse rescue sanctuary seeks sponsors GRINER CONSTRUCTION The Golden Carrot Rescue Sanctuary in Anza, a I nonprofi t 501(c)(3), provides a “forever home” to older, 659-4143 neglected, disabled and abandoned horses. The organi- Terry Griner Florist in the Forest & Gallery zation, run by Casey O’Connor, is seeking sponsors for General Building & Engineering Contractor Mile Hi Plaza ~ Open Every Day care and feeding of the horses. § “A horse sponsorship is the perfect gift for the animal License# 530771 A&B lover in your life,” said Debra Sievers, a volunteer with the organization. P.O. Box 1692 - Idyllwild, CA 92549 To learn more about The Golden Carrot, see its Web site at www.thegoldencarrot.org or call O’Connor at (951) 763-0800. 951-659-5660 Offi ce 951-659-0053 Fax

The “Nutty Ladies”

Idyllwild Mon., Feb. 14 PEO Chapter Would like to give a big ¢ 50 off per pound Our Hand-Dipped Chocolates THANK-YOU (our pre-boxed boxes of fancy for your support of our nut sales chocolates only) and pancake breakfast. Open ’til 6 p.m. From 1978 when we gave $100 to our Valentine’s Day education projects to 2010, the total given is $43,655. Our thanks again for your support. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Idyllwild Town Crier, February 3, 2011 - Page 5 Community calendar

For the Idyllwild Arts & Friday, Feb. 4 Flats, across from CAL FIRE Sta- Wednesday, Feb. 9 Entertainment Calendar, see • Baby Play Group, 10:30 a.m. tion 6. • Idyllwild Rotary Club, 7:30-9 “On the Town,” on page 14. Call Debbi Geisinger, 659-8710 or • Al-Anon “Mixed Nuts” open a.m. American Legion Post 800, (951) 966-1094. meeting, 6-7:30 p.m. Spiritual 54360 Marion View Dr. Wednesday, Feb. 2 • Alcoholics Anonymous, Living Center, 26120 Ridgeview • Town Crier News Meeting, • Idyllwild Rotary Club, 7:30-9 noon. St. Hugh’s Episcopal Dr., Courtyard Building. public welcome, 8:30 a.m. Koffee a.m. American Legion Post 800, Church, 25525 Tahquitz Dr.; Nut at Bone Daddy’z. The Fort, 54360 Marion View Dr. Pick-a-stick candlelight, 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 7 54225 N. Circle Dr. • Town Crier News Meeting, Idyllwild Community Presbyte- • Friends of the Idyllwild • Creekside Writers, 9 a.m.- public welcome, 8:30 a.m. Koffee rian Church, Manse Alcove, Fel- Library board, 9 a.m. Library, noon. Call 659-2844. Nut at Bone Daddy’z. The Fort, lowship Hall, 54400 North Circle 54185 Pine Crest Ave. • Pine Cove Water District, 10 54225 N. Circle Dr. Dr. • Alcoholics Anonymous, a.m. PCWD, 24917 Marion Ridge • Creekside Writers, 9 a.m.- • Celebrate Recovery, Christ- noon & 7:30 p.m. St. Hugh’s Epis- Rd., Pine Cove. noon. Call 659-2844. centered 12-Step program. BBQ copal Church, 25525 Tahquitz • La Leche League, 10 a.m. Call • Garner Valley Women’s Club, 6-7 p.m.; Open Share meeting 7-9 Dr. 659-8321. 10:30 a.m. Garner Valley Com- p.m. Former Morning Sky School, • School Site Council, 4:30 • Community Church Guild, mon, 61600 Devil’s Ladder Rd. 29375 Hwy. 243, Mountain Cen- p.m. Idyllwild School, Room 14, noon. Church, 54400 North Cir- • Alcoholics Anonymous, ter. Child care available. Call 659- 26700 Highway 243. cle Dr. noon. St. Hugh’s Episcopal 0097 for information. • Idyllwild Community Medi- • Alcoholics Anonymous, Church, 25525 Tahquitz Dr.; 6 tation, Session I: 5:30-6:30 p.m.; noon. St. Hugh’s Episcopal p.m., Spiritual Living Center, Saturday, Feb. 5 Session II: 6:45-8 p.m. Idyllwild Church, 25525 Tahquitz Dr.; 6 At the Jan. 26 Rotary meeting, Idyllwild Rotary Presi- women only, 26120 Ridgeview Dr. • Mountain Disaster Pre- Yoga Studio. Call Val at 659-5750 p.m., Spiritual Living Center, dent Danny Richardson (right) presents a gift to Capt. (the Courtyard Building). paredness, Refresher Class open for information. women only, 26120 Ridgeview Dr. Scot Collins of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Depart- to all CERT members, 8:30 a.m.-4 (the Courtyard Building). • Awareness Meditation ment, for his talk at the meeting. Photo by Dan Slattery Group, 5-5:30 p.m. Spirit Moun- p.m. IFPD training room, 54160 Tuesday, Feb. 8 • Awareness Meditation tain Retreat, 25661 Oakwood St. Maranatha Dr. To Sign up con- • Mountain Quilters of Group, 5-5:30 p.m. Spirit Moun- LUMBER • SCREEN DOORS • NAILS Call 659-2523. tact [email protected] or Idyllwild, 9:30 a.m. Commu- tain Retreat, 25661 Oakwood St. • AWANA for ages 3 to fifth- [email protected]. nity Presbyterian Church, 54400 Call 659-2523. graders, 5:45-8 p.m. Idyllwild Bi- • Pine Cove Property Owners North Circle Dr. • AWANA for ages 3 to fifth- ble Church, 54400 Pine Crest Ave. Association, 8:30 a.m. Pine Cove • Alcoholics Anonymous, graders, 5:45-8 p.m. Idyllwild Bi- • Palms to Pines Scenic Byway Fire Station, 24919 Marion Ridge noon. St. Hugh’s Episcopal ble Church, 54400 Pine Crest Ave. Dr., Pine Cove. Church, 25525 Tahquitz Dr.; AA • Mountain Disaster Prepared- Workshop, 6-8 p.m. Pinyon Pines Everything you need for your home or your 2nd home Fire Station, 70080 Hwy. 74, Pin- • Stand in Silent Vigil for Peace, Open Meeting & Big Book Study, ness board meeting, 6-7:30 p.m. yon. Justice and Nonviolence, noon. 6-7 p.m., Spiritual Living Cen- Creekstone Inn, 54950 Pine Crest FEBRUARY BARGAINS OF THE MONTH • Codependents Anonymous Town center. Call 659-2718. ter, Church of Religious Science, Ave. meeting, 7:30 p.m. Spiritual Liv- • Raw foods potluck, 5:30 p.m. 26120 Ridgeview Dr. (the Court- • Anza Municipal Advisory save 28% ing Center, Church of Religious Nature’s Wisdom, 54235 Rid- yard Building). Council, 7 p.m. Anza Community Science, 26120 Ridgeview Dr. (the geview Drive. Call 659-4300. • La Leche League, 1 p.m. Call Building, 56630 Hwy. 371, Anza. $ 99 Courtyard Building). • Alcoholics Anonymous, 659-8321. • Codependents Anonymous noon. St. Hugh’s Episcopal • Healthy Lifestyle Class, 5:15 meeting, 7:30 p.m. Spiritual Liv- 9 reg. 13.99 Thursday, Feb. 3 Church, 25525 Tahquitz Dr.; 7 p.m. optional weigh-in; health ing Center, Church of Religious 1-Step Folding Step Stool • Idyllwild Business Roundta- p.m. Community Presbyterian talk by Brenda Scherlis, 5:30 p.m. Science, 26120 Ridgeview Dr. (the Heavy-gauge tubular steel with ble, 8 a.m. Mile High Cafe, 26600 Church, Fellowship Hall, 54400 Silver Pines Lodge, 25955 Cedar Courtyard Building). safety lock on slip-resistant top step. Cushioned grip on top rail. Hwy. 243. North Circle Dr. St. P 113 193 F2 While supplies last. • “Forgotten God,” Women’s • International Healing Community service hours Ministry Bible Study, 10 a.m.- Sunday, Feb. 6 Rooms of Idyllwild, 5-7 p.m. Shi- • Idyllwild HELP Center, 26330 noon. Chapel in the Pines Church • Pinyon Pines County Water loh Christian Ministries, 54960 Highway 243, 9 a.m.-noon & 1-3 SAVE 36% office, 29430 Hwy. 243, Mountain District, 9 a.m. Pinyon Fire Sa- Pine Crest Ave. p.m. Tuesday-Friday. 659-2110. Center. tion, 70080 Hwy. 74, Pinyon. • Idyllwild Fire Protection • Idyllwild Area Historical Mu- $ 99 • Alcoholics Anonymous, • Peace Meditation Practice, 10 District Commission, 5:30 p.m. seum, 54470 North Circle Dr., 11 noon. St. Hugh’s Episcopal a.m. Tibetan Buddhist Dharma Idyllwild Fire Station, 54160 Ma- a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday & Sunday. 6 reg. 10.99 Church, 25525 Tahquitz Dr. Center, 53191 Mountain View, ranatha Dr. 659-2717. 8-Pc. Paint Tray Set • Idyllwild Library, 54185 Pine • Soroptomist International Pine Cove. • ESL classes, 6-8 p.m. Includes 2 roller frames, 4 roller business meeting, 6 p.m. The • Teen Group, 10-11:30 a.m. Idyllwild School Library com- Crest Ave., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday covers, plastic paint tray and wood Creek House, 54905 North Circle Spiritual Living Center, Church puter lab, 26700 Hwy. 243. & Friday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednes- handle brush. K 133 237 B12 Dr. Call Karen Doshier, 659- of Religious Science, 26120 Rid- • Celebrate Recovery, Christ- day, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. While supplies last. 0790. geview Dr. (the Courtyard Build- centered 12-Step Study meeting, • Idyllwild Nature Center, • ESL class, 6-8 p.m. Idyllwild ing). 6:30-8 p.m. Former Morning Sky 25225 Highway 243, 9 a.m.-4:30 SAVE 33% School Library, 26700 Hwy. 243. • Alcoholics Anonymous, School, 29375 Hwy. 243, Moun- p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. 659-3850. • Narcotics Anonymous, 7:30 12x12 Book Study closed meet- tain Center. Call 659-0097. • Idyllwild Transfer Station, p.m. Spiritual Living Center, ing, noon. Idyllwild Water Dis- • Facebook for Business, 6:30- 28100 Saunders Meadow Rd, 8 3/$ Church of Religious Science, trict, 25945 Hwy. 243; 5 p.m., 8:30 p.m. Caine Learning Cen- a.m.-4:30 p.m. Thursday-Mon- 10 day; Grinding Facility, 8 a.m.-4 26120 Ridgeview Dr. (the Court- Rancho Encino Mountain Club, ter, 54385 Pine Crest Ave., Pine reg. 4.99 yard Building). 45915 Orchard Road, Poppet Cove. p.m. Monday-Friday. 24-Pk., .5 Liter Bottled Water W 647 752, 127 894 1 While supplies last. Prices may not include applicable deposit or recycling fees. HEMET VALLEY MORTUARY Dignified • Caring • Professional Family Operated • Complete Funeral Arrangements and Cremation Services • Pre-Arrangement Counseling FOREST LUMBER • Out-Of-Town Arrangements Mon.-Sat. • Riverside National Cemetery 54200 Pine Crest 8 a.m.-5 p.m. LIGHTING • BUG CONTROL • INSULATION • ELECTRICAL NEEDS LIGHTING • BUG CONTROL INSULATION 659-9691 Fax SUMMER FLOWERS • WINDOW GLASS PLUMBING HARDWARE Lic.# FD 833 Finer Service At Lower Cost Matthew & Vicki McWane Sunday 403 N. San Jacinto St. (951) 658-4433 • Hemet, Calif. 92543 659-2609 9 a.m.-1 p.m. WINDOWS • PAINT • TOOLS • SIGNS Page 6 - Idyllwild Town Crier, February 3, 2011

Editorials, letters to the editor, guest editorials and car- Initial thoughts Readers toons refl ect the opinions of the authors and not neces- How smart we are … write sarily the Town Crier or Tindle Publications. How to reach us I It’st’s safesafe toto saysay thatthat CaliforniansCalifornians andand HillHill Mr. Funny Guy by Chris Fisher residentsresidents areare concernedconcerned aboutabout thethe state’sstate’s fi nan-nan- Recreation Phone: cialcial condition.condition. WeWe maymay havehave differentdifferent concerns,concerns, salary comparison (951) 659-2145 butbut fewfew cancan denydeny thethe statestate isis inin a spiralingspiraling fl awed or toll-free: eddyeddy thatthat willwill sucksuck usus allall intointo a cesspoolcesspool ofof 1-888-535-6663 Editor: Fax: (951) 659-2071 stinkingstinking crisis.crisis. E-mail: [email protected] WhetherWhether youyou believebelieve wewe areare over-taxedover-taxed andand If you read the Town Crier Website: www.towncrier.com this burden has exacerbated the state’s deteriorating economy article [the Jan. 20 issue] on town recreation, it would not When to reach us or whether you believe we’re not contributing enough for the paltry services that our fellow citizens need, this game of surprise me to fi nd that you OFFICE HOURS tug-a-rope is bringing us all to the brink of the mud hole. came away from it thinking 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. our recreation employees Monday – Friday Last week, the Public Policy Institute of California sur- Closed Saturday & Sunday veyed state voters about this issue and Gov. Jerry Brown’s under perform and are over- proposals to change the direction. paid. DEADLINES MONDAY Rather than summarize, I will quote freely from the The Town Crier points out News Items — 10 a.m. report. that the county, through Bill Classifi ed Ads — Noon Brown, hints our employees Display Ads — Noon “Nearly seven in 10 adults and 83 percent of likely voters u think that the state budget situation in California is a big are over-paid and thereby Grace Reed problem. have created budget over- Publisher “More than six in 10 across regions think the state budget ages in the past. Mr. Brown J.P. Crumrine brought, what I would ven- Editor situation is a big problem. Residents of the San Francisco Jim Crandall Bay Area (74%) and the other Southern California region ture to guess, were the lowest Chief Operations Offi cer [that’s us on the Hill] (73%) are the most likely to hold range of recreation director u this view. salaries he could fi nd $42,000 Marshall Smith “When it comes to the size of government that Califor- to $56,000. Staff Reporter The article points out that Sandy Burns nians want, adults are divided, with 49 percent saying they Classifi ed, Service Directory would rather pay higher taxes and have a state government this is without benefi ts. Had & Legal Sales Advisor that provides more services, while 46 percent prefer lower closer attention been paid, ticipate in. This is just good These poisonings also James Larkin taxes and fewer services. Likely voters hold different views; perhaps it would have been business. As for the fl awed happened years ago in Fern Production, Circulation noted that the low end of budget submitted by Town Valley and Pine Cove when Shane Fender they prefer lower taxes/fewer services (54%) over higher Advertising Sales taxes/more services (41%).” $42,000 also enjoyed a $6,000 Hall, it was a typo that was dogs died very quickly with Beth Nottley Stalemate? Can we fi nd any agreement to deal with this health benefi t package and a easily fi xed. pink foam in their mouths Staff Reporter issue? part-time sports coordina- Perhaps these fi nite points and on their lips. Priscilla Prince “[Californians] slightly prefer a mix of spending cuts tor. were missed when the re- Please publish the areas Proofreader Our recreation director’s Cid Castillo and tax increases (42%) over mostly spending cuts (36%), porter left a 3.5-hour public where Jim and Kelly Shee- Staff Photographer mostly tax increases (9%), or borrowing money and running salary is $53,420 with no meeting to talk, alone and han (who lost Moose) and Juli Burleson a budget defi cit (7%). [health] benefi t package and outside, with the county Jamie Gooch (who lost Ed- Accountant OK, what do we cut that will start to turn this problem he has picked up the duties of representative. die Munster) live so we can Wayne Parker previous sports coordinators I’m all for transparency be especially alert in those Newsstands around? u “Solid majorities of Californians oppose cuts to K–12 with no added income. Basic and following legalities. If areas. Contributors: education (75%), higher education (63%), and health and math skills should be enough ICRC does something wrong, No suspects have to be Lee Arnson human services (60%), which make up 85 percent of general to see that Idyllwild is right we should absolutely be called mentioned by name, but we Renate Caine fund spending in 2010–2011. Likely voters similarly oppose in there with the lowest salary on it. What I cannot abide as dog owners need to know Jack Clark Mike Esnard cuts to K–12 education (72%), but are less likely to oppose the county could find and is hypocrisy. where this is happening so we Chris Fisher cuts for higher education (56%) or health and human our assistant director’s salary Kari Arnson can protect our animals and Steve Hudson services (51%). Seven in 10 adults and 74 percent of likely is a full $6,000 less than Mr. ICRC member hopefully catch the perpetra- Jenna Hunt voters support cuts to prisons and corrections which made Brown’s lowest quote for the tors. Conor O’Farrell same position. Abuse an animal, go to RMRU up only 10 percent of general fund spending.” Dog poisonings Cihan Sesen OK, we adults have a consensus, don’t cut where the money The article also insinuates jail. Bob Smith is, fi nd a small area that we all don’t like, eliminate it then that our recreation contrac- Editor: Inge Austerman Dave Stith go out for a brew or brie. Oops doesn’t equal the defi cit! tors under-perform because Yes. there defi nitely is a Editor’s note: Ms. Auster- Bruce Watts So, what about some new revenue? other non-profi t CSAs offer dog (or coyote may be the man’s letter is not the only u intended victims) poisoner Please read your ad. “Californians are willing to increase taxes to spare K–12 more programs. Doesn’t this one which we have received We assume no responsibility education, higher education, and health and human services make it sound like they are on the Hill. See Letters, page 10 for errors after fi rst insertion. from cuts, but eight in 10 would not be willing to pay able to do so much more with The IDYLLWILD TOWN CRIER higher taxes to maintain current funding for prisons and the same paltry budget? (USPS 635260) is published week- corrections. Again, the article doesn’t How to get a letter pub lished ly for $29 per year in county and “Likely voters are less likely than all Californians to say point out that Mr. Brown The Town Cri er wel comes letters re fl ect ing all $33 per year out of county by the they would pay higher taxes for K–12 education, higher stated these other contractors opin ions. Letters should be con cise and to the point. IDYLLWILD TOWN CRIER, P.O. were working with outside Box 157, 54295 Village Center education, and health and human services. They should be no long er than 400 words. Let ters Dr., Idyllwild, CA 92549. Periodi- “Today, 10 percent of Californians say they are willing to money. For example, they must be type writ ten, dou ble-spaced and in up per/ cal postage paid at Idyllwild, CA. pay higher taxes for all four budget areas, while 18 percent provided state funded pre- low er case (not in all caps). Let ters must be signed Send subscription and change say no to tax increases across all four areas. school (not even legal for (unless e-mailed) and must be iden ti fi ed with the of address requests to the us to do with our building) above address. Please allow up So, that’s a plan, is it based on data and is it reliable? writ er’s name, ad dress and weekday phone num ber. to two weeks for requests to take “A majority (54%) of California adults say they have a and grant-funded programs Exceptions: Anonymous letters will not be ac cept ed. effect. lot (15%) or some (39%) knowledge about how their state for the elderly. They aren’t Letters of thanks are not ac cept ed. A special ad ver - POSTMASTER: and local governments spend and raise money. Seven in 10 doing more with the same tis ing rate is avail able for thank-you letters. Political Send address changes to likely voters today say they know a lot or some. budget, they are in different letters cost 10 cents per word. IDYLLWILD TOWN CRIER, P.O. “However, only 16 percent of adults and 22 percent of circumstances than Idyllwild We reserve the right to reject or edit let ters for Box 157, Idyllwild, CA 92549. — something I think we All contents of the Idyllwild likely voters correctly name K–12 education — 42 percent length, taste, clar i ty or fre quen cy of sub mis sion. Let- could all understand if we Town Crier are copyrighted by of general fund spending in the 2010-2011 budget — as ters do not necessarily refl ect the opinions of Town were properly informed. the Idyllwild Town Crier. Per copy, the largest spending category; health and human services Crier staff. Letters may be sub mit ted in person, by 75 cents (tax included). Single Town recreation can only make up 30 percent of spending and higher education gets mail, by fax (659-2071) or by e-mail (itc@towncrier. mailing of newspaper, $2.50. 13 percent. support those programs that This newspaper is printed on See Thoughts, page 28 provide services people par- com). recycled paper. Idyllwild Town Crier, February 3, 2011 - Page 7 Town talk By Cid Castillo, Staff Photographer “Is this past weekend’s snow the last for the season?”

Editor’s note: The West and East Coast editions have “Steelers.” The Midwest edition has “Packers.”

Leah Theobald Mary Spalsbury Before our time Fire and forest Gary’s Deli retired clinical By Robert B. Smith By Mike Esnard, Mountain Communities Fire Safe Idyllwild microbiologist Council president “It’s going to snow at least Fern Valley Some reasons early settlers came three more times. We need “No, in a few days we to Idyllwild … Our climate change: a beginners look snow, when the summer should get more snow, A few weeks ago, my eye fell on an intrigu- Consensus exists among climate scientists comes, it gets real dry.” there’s a 20 percent chance. ing wood-covered scrapbook, aptly titled that the planet’s atmosphere has been warm- It has been a very unusual “Log Book,” in the Idyllwild Area Historical ing. Of interest to us mountain dwellers is winter, though.” Society’s archive. It proved to contain three how that will affect the plants and animals dozen hand-written accounts by early Hill that surround us. visitors, telling how they discovered and The most common understanding of the became attached to Idyllwild. warming effect regarding mountains has been that higher The resident genius who preserved this treasure trove temperatures push plants and animals to higher eleva- was Florence Casebeer, who entertained guests between tions. Around here that would mean that our tree line 1921 and 1964 at her home on Strawberry Creek just would move up and chaparral would take its place. There downstream from Village Center Drive. Her collection would be more pines at higher elevations, fewer at lower strengthens the impression I formed during research elevations where they now grow. Chaparral species like for my book, “Idyllwild and the High San Jacintos,” that manzanita, redshank and chemise would move higher. our village’s character was shaped by many ordinary Given this view, a study that made it into some large people, carrying on ordinary lives. With due regard for newspapers in January caught my interest. It was a surprising the fallibility of human memory, their accounts give fi nding that showed plants moving down in elevation rather us fascinating glimpses of early life here in Strawberry than up (Crimmins, et. al, Science, January 21, 2011). Valley. This study used data collected by the U.S. Forest Howard Weiss Calvin Gogerty For example, George Thomas (no relation to pioneer Service in the 1930s to compare with recent data on the recording engineer retired U.S. Navy captain cattleman Charles Thomas) got here in 1874 by tagging elevations of 64 plant species. What the researchers found Fern Valley Fern Valley along with in-laws, the Short brothers, who came to See Forest, page 26 “I predict it will snow, two, “No, the snow is not over. investigate the prospects for grazing their sheep, at a maybe three more times. It’s going to snow at least time when feed was sparse in the dry fl atlands below. We need the snow to re- two more times. Our forests The party lodged with what seemed to be Strawberry plenish our water supply.” need the water.” Valley’s sole residents — Sam Temple and his companion, Mary Austin a widow named Pierce. Their cabin stood about where the Idyllwild School is today. Strange but true While the adults conversed by the fi replace after sup- “Scholarships and Grants” per, a thirsty George went out into the night for water It was longtime U.S. Congressman from Minnesota from the spring, but was frightened back into the house Eugene J. McCarthy who made the following sage by “a most unearthly yell.” A loud squeal moments later told Mrs. Pierce that it was just a mountain lion after Idyllwild, California observation: “It is dangerous for a national candidate her pigs again, and sure enough, next morning a dead to say things that people might remember.” pig lay outside “with one hind quarter eaten off.” See Before, page 26 Page 8 - Idyllwild Town Crier, February 3, 2011 Anza hears from Facebook for business By Marshal l Smith t h e i r bu s i n e s s i n teres t s . T h e Yagaloff said that once g e t t h e m i nvolved i n f o rm - Valley-Wide S ta f f R e po rte r c l a s s wi ll d e m o n s tra te h ow a retailer spends the time i n g a “d i gi t a l com mu n i ty o f Fa ce b o o k c a n b e wort h t h e to create a value pr oposi- i n teres t” t h a t res p o n d s to a D o u g Ya g a l o f f , co- own e r t i m e a n d t ra i n i n g n e e de d to tion — in effect articulat- re t a i l er ’s m a r ket i n g a c t i on s . By Marshall Smith s i on ( LA F C O ) to wi den i t s o f Mo u n t a i n Ha rve s t Ma r- m a ke ef fe c t ive u s e of s o c i a l ing what they “like” abou t Classes begin 6:30 p.m. Staff Reporter distr ict “sphere of infl uence” ket and facilitator of the m e d i a . their pr oducts — they ar e Tu e s d ay, Feb. 8 a t t h e C a i n e to include all of Anza, which I dyllwild Business R ound- As an example of effec t ive the n po ised t o use that t o Lea r n i n g Cen ter. Sub s e qu en t Je f f L e a t h e rm a n , g e n e ra l would then allow Valley-Wide t a bl e ( I B RT) , b e l i eves l o c a l Faceb o o k u s e , Ya g a l of f n o ted create online interest in c l a s s e s wi l l b e h e l d March 8 , manager of Valley-Wide Rec- to formally offer recreational bu s i n e s s e s c a n i m prove t h e i r fo o d a n d res t a u ra n t s a re t h e w h a t t h ey ’re m a r ket i n g. S o - A pril 12 and M a y 10. See reation and Parks District serv ices should the commu- economic health through kinds of topics around which cial media, said Yagaloff, w w w. i dy 4 u . com for de t a i l s . ,spoke to a large crowd at the nit y vote per-proper t y assess- s avv y u s e of s o c i a l n e t wor k - s o c i a l m e d i a u s ers coa l e s ce c a n su b s equ en t ly a s s i s t t h e M a r s h a l l S m i t h Wednesday, Jan. 12 meeting ments. The amount of the as- i n g. a n d t a l k . business to communicate c a n b e r e a c h e d a t of the Anza Valley Municipal sessment determines the level Con s e qu en t ly, h e i s of fer- “A restaurant can cre - t h o s e “l i ke s” to o t h e r s a n d mar shal l@towncrie r.c om. Adv isory Council (AVMAC). of serv ice Valley-Wide could i n g a s eri e s of fo u r cl a s s e s ate a high-quality social Leatherman explained provi de , ex p l a i n e d Le a t h er- beginning Tuesda y, F eb. 8, network built around its what recreation programs man. The community decides with “Facebook for Busi- fans and futur e cust omers and facilities Valley-W ide which serv ices and prog r ams n e s s .” Cla s s e s a re f ree to l o c a l because people naturally could deliver should the Anza it wants from a menu of bu s i n e s s e s a n d n on - pro fi t s , l ove to t a l k a b o u t f o o d ,” h e community decide to affi liate of feri n g s f rom Va l l e y - Wi de . $ 2 5 for o t h er s a n d h ave a $ 5 il lust rate d. And so cial me dia Churches and Spiritual w ith Valley-Wide and vote an L eatherman e xplained that p er cl a s s m a teri a l s ch a r ge . u s ers of ten s h a re w h a t t h ey assessment to prov ide com- Va ll ey - Wi d e h a s t h e a b i l i ty Ya g a l of f , w h o come s f rom “like,” posting their “likes” Centers Directory munity recreation. to a s s i s t com mu n i ti e s wi t h a s of t w a re t ra i n i n g a n d de - on Fa ce b o o k a n d su g ge s t i n g “ This was one of the larg- facility d esign o ptio ns and vel opm en t b a ck grou n d , su r- f ri en d s s a m p l e t h e produ c t of Idyllwild est turnouts for an AVMAC c o nstructio n plans and r e- veye d l o c a l bu s i n e s s own er s o r s e rvi ce . An o t h e r ex a m p l e a n d fo u n d t h a t m o s t a re n o t wo u l d b e a T- s h i rt m a r keter Chapel in the Pines Christian Fel low ship meeting in recent years,” said source assessment, including Interdenominational, Pastor Wally Boer. Cindy Baker, AVMAC secre- o bt a i n i n g gra n t m o n ey f o r u s i n g s oc i a l m ed i a to pro - who can create conversa- Sunday Worship Service & Sunday School, 10am tary. capital improvements. m o te t h e i r produ c t s . G en er- ti o n s a ro u n d s h i rt s l oga n s , plus Weekly Studies. Call for info, 659-0097, 659-2038. Valley-Wide was estab- “The majority of the ally, they did not see ho w top i c a l i s su e s a n d evoc a t ive On Hwy 243 at Morning Sky School in Mountain Center. lished in 1972 and maintains group was vocal and en- t h e In tern et co u l d a dv a n ce d e s i gn s . over 67 parks and recreational thusiastic about exploring Christian Science Church facilities in the areas of Me- the possibilities of bring- 25970 Cedar St. at River Drive, 659-2511. Sunday school, nifee, French Valley, Aguanga i n g rec rea t i on a l f a c i l i t i e s to No more mailed tax booklets 10 a.m.; Service 10 a.m.; Wednesday meeting, 7 p.m. and var ious unincor porated A n z a ,” Ba ke r s a i d a f t e r t h e The Franchise Tax Board (FTB) announced it w ill no Christian Science Reading Room, in church building, open to the public, Wednesday through Friday, 2 - 5 p.m. locations of Riverside County. meeting. “One gentleman, a longer mail tax booklets to taxpayers because they are no It prov ides a w ide menu of local real estate broker, made longer using the removable forms from the booklet. Rather, Community Presbyterian Church r ecr eational p r ograms, ser- a conv incing argument that they are migrating to e-fi ling. Last year, 75 percent of all 54400 N. Circle Dr. 659-2935 • Rev. Richard Olson v ices and activ ities for people improvements such as those returns were e-fi led. Sunday Worship – 9:30 a.m. of all ages. “You name it, and being discussed would have a In January, taxpayers received a letter w ith information Celebration: 5th grade & under during worship ~ you can fi nd a [Valley-Wide] sig nifi cant benefi cial impac t on fi ling options, including e-fi ling, and how to obtain a Child care available • Wednesday: Men's Breakfast – 6:15 a.m. p a rk o f f e ri n g f u n acti vi ti e s on the value of all proper t y full, pr inted tax booklet. The most commonly used forms Idyllwild Bible Church a n d well - m a i n t a i n ed f ac i l i - in the Anza Valley.” w ill be available at local libraries and tax offi ces. All the tax 25860 Highway 243, Pastor Tim Westcott. ties,” said Leatherman. Marshall Smith can be information can also be found online at ftb.ca.gov. FTB’s A Family Friendly Bible Based Fellowship. 2 Services Sunday Worship & Nursery Care, 9 a.m. Valley-Wid e has ap plied reached at marshall@towncrier. website offers a w ide array of electronic fi ling options from Sunday Worship, Nursery Care & Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. Mid-week Bible Studies & Youth Groups. through the county Local com. the free CalFile and ReadyReturn ser v ices to other free and Hymn Singing 6:30 p.m. 2nd Sunday Agency Formation Commis- fee-based ser v ices offered by pr ivate software companies. 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 Winter 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 Lodging ’s Episcopal Church St. Hugh An Anglican House of Prayer for all people Directory 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 Alhatti Private Christian Resort Fern Valley Vacation Rentals A private Christian setting • Lodging, Weddings, Conferences Private Vacation Cabins • (951) 663-0527 Spiritual Living Center 23551 Hwy. 243 • (951) 659-2066 • www.alhatti.com www.fernvalleyvacationcabins.com • [email protected] Idyllwild Religious Science 26120 Ridgeview Dr. (the Courtyard Building) 659-3464. Dr. Betty Jandl. Classes available - contact Church; Sunday ser vice, 10:00 a.m. Sunday school, 10:00 a.m.;

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Service Area 38 (Pine Cove) Water District, where he is had great relations. He’s Pine Cove residents in- Nearly 95 percent of Advisory Committee mem- president of the board. been a delight,” said Verne terested in serving on the On Wednesday, Jan. 26, all eligible storm, related ber Thomas McCullough “I’m very busy and want Lauritzen, chief of staff CSA 38 Advisory Commit- President Barack Obama response costs and repair resigned. He has served to do a good job,” he said. for 3rd District Supervisor tee should contact Opal declared a major disaster costs would be reimbursed on the committee since In his resignation letter, Jeff Stone. “I wish he Helweg, Stone’s legislative in parts of California, in- by FEMA or the State of October 2003. McCullough said, “I find wouldn’t leave. He’s very assistant, at (951) 698- cluding Riverside County, California. Riverside Coun- McCullough said he that I have too many de- diligent and worked well 7326. because of the severity of ty and other public agencies enjoyed his time on the mands upon my time to with departments and all J.P. Crumrine can be winter storms between Dec. are only responsible for 6.5 committee but wanted to continue to serve effec- others.” reached at jp@towncrier. 17, 2010 and Jan. 4, 2011. percent of the total costs, devote more time to his tively.” Supervisors recommend com. As a result, Federal fund- Lent said. ing is now available to Idyllwild Fire Protection state, tribal, eligible local District (IFPD) is one of governments and certain the local agencies likely to IDYLLWILD WATER DISTRICT private nonprofit organi- benefit from the declaration. FEBRUARY 2011 NEWSLETTER zations on a cost-sharing According to Lent, IFPD basis for emergency work could be eligible for reim- IWD MISSION STATEMENT - and repair or replacement bursement of the unplanned of facilities damaged by costs associated with need- TO PROVIDE RELIABLE WATER & SEWER SERVICE IN A SAFE, COST EFFECTIVE & the severe winter storms, ing additional staff on duty ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND MANNER IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COMMUNITY NEEDS. flooding, and debris and during this period. mud flows. At the Jan. 11 IFPD RING A DING; RING A DING; “THIS PHONE HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED.” According to Peter Lent, meeting, Chief Norm Walk- Deputy Director of Riv- er estimated the possible Sometimes we receive this message when trying to reach a customer to inform them erside County’s Office of recovery could approach they have a water leak. We read your water meter monthly and if we determine water Emergency Services, this $7,000. is running and water usage is higher than normal we attempt to contact you. Some Federal Emergency Man- “Water districts are eli- agement Agency (FEMA) gible,” Lent said. It is up to of our customers have contacted us when they discontinue their phone landlines and declaration only applies FEMA or the state to de- switch over to a cell phone. However, many have not. We also have customers who to public agencies. Indi- termine the actual projects vidual assistance was not that are eligible for funding. have changed their address, but not given us a new phone number. Without having a approved. “Water main breaks from current phone number, we can’t contact you regarding your possible water leak. Our Riverside County had storm damage should be only recourse is to hang a water leak door tag with a message “we turned off your water more than $30 million in eligible for reimbursement,” storm related damages. he thought. service.” Help us provide you with better service and take a minute and call us at 951- “Our “threshold” to seek as- J.P. Crumrine can be 659-2143. We can verify very quickly if we have a working phone number to contact sistance is $5.5 million, so reached at jp@towncrier. you in an emergency. Remember the best plan is to turn off your customer valve when we exceeded that number com. you leave the hill. Mountain Community Patrol seeks members HIGH GROUND WATER LEVELS MAY AFFECT SEPTIC SYSTEMS — Ground The Mountain Community Patrol is recruiting new water levels on the hill are high right now due to recent rains. Aboveground springs members to help in its crime prevention and community safety efforts on the Hill. are surfacing. This may result in customers finding it necessary to pump their septic The Patrol provides many services to the com- tanks. Years ago, septic systems in the downtown area failed due to high groundwater munity including crowd and parking control at civic events such as the 4th of July and Halloween parades, levels. The state required a sewer plant and sewer collection system be constructed in the Summer Concert Series, the Christmas Tree Light- the affected area in Idyllwild. Idyllwild constructed the sewer assessment district to ing Ceremony; they patrol town on foot and by car to provide sewer service. About a third of our water customers are on this sewer system. lower local crime; perform business property checks, observe and report suspicious situations to the Sheriff’s There are a few remaining active septic systems operating within the sewer assessment Department and remove graffiti from the town and district. These septic systems were grandfathered in under a requirement that if the surrounding areas. septic system failed, the owner would install a sewer connection. Before you consider The Patrol provides its members with a complete training course including first aid and CPR. installing a replacement septic system in Idyllwild, please check with us to verify that To apply to become a member, call (951) 659-4904. you can replace it. If you are within our sewer district, a connection will be required to a nearby sewer main. SPRINGTIME PLANTING — As a reminder, we have free brochures at the office for tips about planting on the mountain. The most popular pamphlet is “A Landscape Guide for Mountain Homes.” This is a 32-page guide with ideas for planting colorful plants that are drought-tolerant. A customer new to this area may want to know which plants will survive on the hill. If you have any questions, please call us at 951-659-2143 or stop by. We are located at 25945 HWY 243. OUR NEXT BOARD MEETING – FEBRUARY 15th AT 6:00 P.M. Page 10 - Idyllwild Town Crier, February 3, 2011 in Idyllwild. Highway Participants also talked Continued from page 1 about important features unique to the area because Project facilitator Dr. Emilyn Shef- and culture in the area; the of its rural nature. For ex- field talks with community residents presence of unique flora ample, they said that the and fauna, including the night sky can be easily ob- about the proposed Palms to Pines peninsular big horn sheep, served here because of the Scenic Byway project. the Lake Hemet bald eagle lack of city lights. They dis- Photo by Beth Nottley nesting sight and the lemon cussed the desire to protect lily in upper elevations; area native plants, trees and ani- gold mines; cattle ranching; mals. The group agreed its the history of locations such goal for the project should as the Lake Hemet dam, be to protect, cherish and Pinyon Pines resident Tom sion was Monday, Jan. 31 at Pinyon Pines Fire Station. uled in April, but exact Garner Valley Cattle Ranch, restore native natural re- Huss, as the others nodded Camp Ronald McDonald The next series of com- dates have not been set. and the Idyllwild Nature sources. in agreement. in Garner, the second was munity workshops for the Watch for information in Center; Tahquitz rock and “There’s this feeling of Each workshop is a series Tuesday at the Idyllwild Palms to Pines Scenic By- the Town Crier. rock climbing history; the being connected to the nat- of three meetings scheduled Nature Center; and the way project will deal with Beth Nottley can be Pacific Crest Trail; and the ural world here; we don’t in three Hill locations. For third was scheduled for transportation and signage reached at beth@towncrier. recognized art community want to lose that,” said this workshop, the first ses- Wednesday, Feb. 2 at the issues. They will be sched- com.

When they get here, they do Letters not want to spend the money GOVERNMENT AGENCIES LACK FUNDING Continued from page 6 that they did at the other IFPD AMONG THOSE AFFECTED places they used to go to. requesting more information What would be the point? By Ben Killingsworth area was receiving previously. For example, the amount on the location of the most I don’t know how much Commissioner/Treasurer, of secured and unsecured property tax revenue we will recent dog poisonings. the gas stations in town sell Idyllwild Fire Protection District receive in 2010 - 2011 was determined by multiplying the While we will not reveal gas for but I would think if total amount of property taxes the county took in, minus the the actual street addresses, the the price was right and ev- Money, particularly the shortage thereof, is the number amount set aside for community redevelopment, by a factor areas or neighborhoods are eryone in town bought your one topic of the day – not just here on the mountain – but of .00061311. In 2009 - 2010 the factor was .00064447, between Idyllwild School and gas, you would make much throughout the world. In addition to our worries about our and in the previous year, 2008 – 2009, the factor used was AstroCamp. more. personal finances, most of us are also worried about the .0005738. More and more out-of- cost of government versus the services it provides. Things to remember Economy and town propane companies are coming into town with lower Possible solutions When it comes to our property taxes and what they pricing prices and are taking away When it comes to government spending, we all have our do or don’t pay for, we should all keep in mind that opinions. Some say we should cut government spending, even if IFPD did not exist and even if there was no fire business from the ones that Editor: others say we should raise taxes, and others say we should department here at all, the amount of property taxes we For the last couple of years have been for a long time. borrow the money we need now and pay it back later. pay would not change one iota. business owners down the hill When a breakfast doesn’t The idea of cutting government spending is popular Out of each dollar we pay in property taxes, schools see people are cutting back. If come with toast, how much unless it means cutting a service you feel is of vital get 51 cents, community redevelopment 19 cents, cities they want to stay in business, does it cost you to add one importance to you and/or your community, and raising 7 cents, the county general fund 11 cents, and special they figured they would have piece that can make a big taxes and/or fees sounds like a great idea as long as it’s districts 12 cents. In Riverside County there are 63 special to cut their prices. difference? Well, that’s just the other guy who’ll be paying more, and a lousy idea if districts, according to the Special District website mailing Even the big ones like me. Maybe I am wrong, but it means you will be paying more. And that leads us to the list. So even if IFPD received an average share of the 12 Jack in the Box, Taco Bell that is how I look at it. point of this newsletter. cents, it would amount to 2/10’s of a cent out of every and others, or ones like Red Michael Freitas dollar we pay in property taxes. Robin had to lower their Idyllwild IFPD funding sources prices because the people Based on last fiscal year’s income figures, about Why IFPD needs additional operating funds were going where the prices Washington 73% of IFPD’s combined funding comes from Secured As mentioned above, the only additional money we and Unsecured property taxes, the annual $65.00 District pay to support IFPD is the annual $65 ($5.42 per month) were cut. (state) needs help! Finally it’s starting to hap- Assessment, Unitary Tax from the Board of Equalization, parcel fee, which, by the way, is only about half of what we pen in Idyllwild and more Editor: and the state reimbursement for Homeowner Exemption. pay ($115.40) for the transfer station. What should worry places need to cut prices or Hello! I am a fifth-grade In addition, we received a special one-time payment of all of us is the steady decline in the total assessed value they just won’t be around. student at Conway School in $138,281 from the county, which was not counted as part of taxable property in the county, which dropped from of the 73% figure above. The rest of our income comes I think most stores in town Mount Vernon, Wash. My $240,886,668,864 in 2008–2009 to $214,947,478,393 in from a variety of sources, most notably from fees charged 2009–2010 (a 10.8% drop) and to $202,965,101,943 in need the town’s people to buy name is Abby Rose. for ambulance service, which we recently raised. Our total 2010–2011 (an additional 4.6% drop). from them or they just don’t My teacher is Ms. Del income for 2009-2010 was $1,782,255, which does include In our Fire Protection District (tax rate area) the assessed last. Bosque. She is a fabulous the $138,281 mentioned above. Unfortunately, our total property value dropped from $622,447,231 in 08-09, to People have been cutting teacher! She is very orga- expenses were $1,788,107. As you can see, if we hadn’t $614,089,767 in 2009–2010 (a1.3% drop), to $567,266,253 back for years now and I think nized. received the special one-time payment we would have been (a preliminary figure) in 2010 — 2011 (a 7.62% drop). when most of the people In fifth grade at my school, in real trouble. come up to Idyllwild, they we do state reports. My state The bottom line come here instead of other is wonderful California! Post Prop 13 property taxes What this means, unless additional money is raised, places because it is closer. See Letters, page 28 The allocation of property taxes is determined, in is the likelihood of a slowly declining level of service. accordance with strict guidelines, by the county assessor Eighty to eighty five percent of our calls are for medical and county auditor. It all goes back to when Proposition emergencies, and let’s face it – we live in an isolated 13 was enacted in 1978. The new law limited property community and have to depend on our own resources when taxes assessed by counties to 1% of the assessed value, things go wrong. Lack of operating funds could mean with annual increases limited to 2%. Before that, property slower ambulance response times if we can’t afford to staff taxes were considerably higher and varied widely, and local each shift with the desired number of firefighter EMTs governments were able to keep pace by raising property and paramedics. Every time you hear those sirens (about taxes whenever they felt the need. Needless to say, the twice a day) it means someone needs immediate assistance, change had a profound effect on local governments. possibly due to a life-threatening injury or illness. So it’s The basic approach used to implement Prop 13 was to up to us, as responsible citizens of our community, to make apportion the total amount of property taxes collected by sure our fire department is able to continue providing the the county, according to the percentage that each tax rate best service money can buy.

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Friday, Jan. 28 is one day that five youngsters from Idyllwild will never forget as each one scored a touchdown. The Sixth Annual Super Kids Bowl, organized by Idyllwild Last weekend, the Hemet High School Air Force JROTC program organized a flag football team School Principal Matt Kraemer, was held at West Valley High School in Hemet. Kids and entered a county football tournament in Corona. Twenty-three teams were in the tournament. played against the school’s championship team, the Mustangs, and were cheered on by Hemet beat Arroyo Grande 12-2 in the finals to win the championship. The team with its trophies the school’s winning cheer squad, all accompanied by victory songs played by the school’s is above. Alex Sanborn (second row, fourth from the right), Idyllwild, played defensive cornerback. premier band. More than 200 handicapped kids participated. Photo by Cid Castillo Photo courtesy of Bill Sanborn

The grand opening of “Sadie’s Clinic for Pet Wellness” is sched- Pausing by a staging banner prior to going onto the football uled for Friday, Feb. 11, but last Friday, its doors were open and field, Idyllwild School representatives are, left to right, Joni Veterinarian Dr. Michael Nastro, right, was busy treating local VanderWende, Jalana Markus, Marcos Hernandez, pets. Here, Andre, an 11-year-old Doberman, gets a close look Tony Badger, Phoenix Serrato and Michelle Akins- from the doctor as dog owner Richard Lackey looks on. The Johnson. Not pictured is student Daniel Phillips and the Idyllwild School’s Tony Badger gets the handoff from a West clinic is located in Oakwood Village on North Circle Drive. event coordinator, Patty Carratello. Photo by Cid Castillo Valley Mustang player during the game held last Friday. Badger Photo by Cid Castillo and all other “Super Kids” went on to each score a winning touchdown at West Valley High’s end zone. Photo by Cid Castillo LAST CHANCE Support ARF by entering the Town Crier Dog Show 2011 Rules & Entry Form! • One dog per entry fee of $25. • Entries must be received by noon Thursday, Feb. 10, 2011. • Each entry must include one clear color photo of the dog. • Winners will be announced in the March 10, 2011 issue of the Town Crier. Awards ceremony at 12 p.m. Friday, March 4 in the Idyllwild Dog Park. • Contest runs in the Feb. 17, 2011 issue of the Town Crier and on the Town Crier’s website at www.towncrier.com. • Winners will be determined by the most votes cast in each of two “dogegories.” Ballots will Daisy, above, won “Cutest Dog” be printed in the Feb. 17, 2011 issue of the Town Crier. Sorry, no photocopied ballots will be last year, and Mai Treya, below, accepted. You also may cast your vote online at www.towncrier.com. e - Reliable won “Most Unusual Dog.” • Dog owners must choose one “dogegory” per entry. The choices are: Cutest Dog and Most onsiv - Resu Unusual Dog. esp lts • In case of a tie, each top vote-getter will be awarded. R • Each winner receives a customized Earth ’N Fire doggie bowl that includes the winner’s name and “dogegory.” Each bowl is filled with doggie treats. Every dog will receive treats courtesy of the Spruce Moose. Call Today for • Photos of dogs cannot include images of prior awards. a Free Estimate • Contest limited to full-time and part-time Hill residents. • Prior winners are not eligible to compete. The Dogegories: 1. Cutest Dog 2. Most Unusual Dog Ac ol Owner’s name ______orn Pest Contr Address ______Number of entries @ $25 each:______City, State & Zip ______Check enclosed __ Charge my: Only 4-Wheel Drive Company on the Hill! Phone Number ______VISA __MasterCard __ Discover __AMEX Workers Comp. Insured Dog’s Name ______Card # ______Age ______Expires ______CVV2 Code# ______State licensed Pest Control Co. Breed ______Signature______Dogegory ______Mail (or drop off) this form with photograph(s) and PR#5386 (951) 927-6852 (Please include dog info for each dog entered) self-addressed stamped envelope to: o Check this box if you would like to customize your own Idyllwild Town Crier • Attn: Sandy • P.O. Box 157 • Idyllwild, CA 92549 dog bowl if your dog should win. (951) 659-2145 Idyllwild Town Crier, February 3, 2011 - Page 13 Voters was satisfi ed. Paul Zellerbach, the Budget “Dipping into reserves to new District Att orney, ac- State law requires Continued from page 1 cure these shortfalls would know le dged that his depart- deepen the count y’s budget ment was likely t o e xc eed But t h e s e re comm end a- defi cit and runs contrary to its spending ceiling. This tions are just as lik ely to the Boar d’s adopted bud- cont ra d i c t s for m er D i s t ri c t vaccination encounter Board opposition ge t ob j e c t ive for s t r u c tu ra l Attorney Rod Pacheco’s as the recent proposal to balance in F[iscal] Y[ear] o pinion. Z ellerbac h is de- By Marshal l Smith Alm o s t 5 p ercent ( 4 6 7 ) of age, health care workers, close fi re stations. [20]11/12,” Luna told the ve loping plans to e liminate Staff Reporter cases o ccurre d in Riverside especially those who have “My position hasn’t wa- board. “ The county’s revenue the p roble m, acco rding t o County. d i re c t con t a c t wi t h i n f a n t s vered,” said 3rd District Su- pict ure re mains unce rtain, Luna. A 2010 state law, AB The California Depart- a n d pre gn a n t women , a n d pervisor Jeff Stone. “Public so we cannot depend on The E xecu tive also rec- 354, re quires al l public and ment of Public Health for pat ients 7 years old or safety is the number one r even ue growth t o r esol ve ommended establishing a pri vat e sc hool students in (CDPH) re commends Tdap younger with wounds where pr ior it y for the count y and our structural defi cit.” new county a ccount for the seventh throug h 12th g r ades v a cci n a ti on s for Ca l i forn i a t etan us vac cination w ould the Board. I know the people Luna stressed that this f u n d s a l re ad y a p p roved to to p rovi d e p ro o f o f v a cci - residents age 7 through 65. other wise be indicated. Pub- in Idyllw ild want a black and deficit would need to be purchase and re mod el the n a t i on (T d a p ) for w h o op - T he y also re commend that lished data on the safety and white. They need to see the eliminat ed this fi scal year, new Idyl lwild Libr ary. ing c ough, also known as children ages 7 to 9 that did v a ccine effi ca cy of Tdap in Sher iff’s presence or cr ime b efore June and within the J.P. Crumrine can be p ertussis, prior to entering not re ceive al l their routine people 65 or older is limited, could escalate.” f u n d i n g av a i l a ble for t h e s e reached at jp@towncrier. school for the 2011-2012 childhood shots receiv e a and the use of Tdap outside In addition, 4th Distr ict depart ments. c om. ter m. B e ginning in the next p ertussis b o oster. Typical ly, of recommended age groups S upervisor M arian Ashley scho ol year (2012-2013), al l children re ceive a series of may or may not b e covere d has publicly e xpr essed his Grinding facility closed on Saturday students entering seventh s h o t s f o r wh o op i n g cou gh by priv ate insurers. reluctance to reduce Sheriff’s gr a de wil l ne e d pro of of a that begin in infancy, but At th e Tue s day, Ja n. 1 1 staffi ng fur ther. The Id yll wild grinding fa cility will b e clo sed on Tdap b o oster shot to start v a ccinat ion can wear off by B o ard of Sup ervisors me e t- In his mid-year repor t to Saturdays from D ec. 1, 2 010 to A pril 3 0, 2 011. school. age 10, hence the ne e d for ing, Sup ervisor John J. B en- the Boar d of S upervisors, The grinding fa cility is a se rvice offe red to Ri v- Hemet Unified School a b o oster. oit expresse d concer n at the Luna repor ted the projected ersi d e County r esi d ents f or tr ees an d oth er gr een District will provide free CDPH also suggests that county’s ability to hand le a deficit was $31.3 million, w ast e. The fa cility is op e n wee kdays from 8 a. m . to v a ccinat ions to al l se venth- any student 10 years old or really serious outbreak g iven spread among four depar t- 4 p. m . through 12th-gr a de dist ric t older b e v a ccinate d now to current budge t realit ies. He ments. The Sheriff ’s De- students start ing Aug. 23 at avoid b eing excluded from s t re s s e d t h e i m p ort a n ce of par tment’s estimated defi cit the district administrati v e ent ering school. I n Ri v er- county residents getting vac- declined from $17 million to offi ces. California law al lows side County, Tdap shots are cinate d in order to pre vent $10 million. The balance was exemption from the vaccina- a vailable for $10 through a widesprea d and expensive $7.2 in Social Serv ices, $6.3 t ion re quirement for me di- county-authorized clinics epidemic that would st r ain million from the District cal reasons, as e vidence d by ( s e e w w w. rivco- f a m i lyc a re- county resources. Att orney’s offic e and $4.3 a physician cert ifi cat ion, or centers.org for a list of cen- M a r s h a l l S m i t h million in the Fire Depar t- if v a ccinat ion r uns counter ters and hours in which vac- c a n b e r e a c h e d a t ment. An estimated $1.8 to parents’ p ersonal or re li- cinat ions can b e ob taine d). mar shal l@towncrie r.c om. million for the Registrar of gious b e lief s. Centers nearest Idyllwild Enac t ment of the p ertus- are locat ed in Hemet and sis vaccination law coincides B anning. with the largest outbreak P ertussis, an airborne i n Ca l i forn i a of wh oop i n g ba c terial contagion, sprea ds Don’t Move Reno-vate co u gh i n 6 3 ye a rs . D u ri n g easily throug h personal con- 2010, Califor nia confi r me d t a ct . It i s e s pe c i a ll y h a rm - Mike Reno 951-652-3986 a l m o s t 8 , 4 0 0 c a s e s of p er- f u l , even f a t a l , for i n f a n t s . tussis, of which 10 cases Other susceptible groups resulted in infant deaths. are women of childbearing I have a Real Contractor’s License Number #596193 Idyllwild P.O. Box 3090 Idyllwild, CA 92549 Pharmacy CO. 10% Off Party Goods, Candy & Gifts! 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By Marshall Smith March 23 from some of limits on dollar value of six months because of a additional preventive care posals to reduce per capita Staff Reporter the law’s consumer protec- coverage, from curtailing pre-existing condition. This and screenings for women. rate of growth of Medicare tions. coverage except in cases of plan continues until 2014 spending that exceeds stated Editor’s note: This is the fraud (honest mistakes are when individuals and small 2011 key rollouts: targeted growth rates. first of two-part series in 2010 the key rollouts not fraud), and from deny- businesses will have access Closing Coverage Gap Nutritional Labeling — which we will review the (not all provisions ing children coverage based to competitive Insurance — This year, drug manu- Disclosure of nutritional timetable for provisions of are recounted): on pre-existing conditions. Exchanges. At that time, any facturers are required to content of standard menu the new health care law, $250 Donut Hole Pay- The pre-existing coverage exclusions for pre-existing provide 50-percent discounts items at chain restaurants primarily for years 2010 ment — To existing Medi- protections extend to all conditions will be disallowed. on covered drugs to Part and food from vending and 2011. The next part will care recipients (308,713 in Americans in 2014.The law California will run its own D Medicare recipients in machines will begin. examine future provisions, California) who entered the also restricts annual limits temporary plan. Premiums the coverage gap and begin Chronic Disease Pre- including the 2014 man- prescription drug coverage on the dollar value of cov- depend on subscriber age phasing in federal subsidies vention in Medicaid — If date for individuals and/or gap. erage and eliminates annual and residence region. Ex- for generic prescriptions. funded, three-year grants employers to obtain health Adult Dependent Cover- limits altogether in 2014. ample in the temporary plan: Minimum Medical Loss will be available to states for care policies. age — On Sept. 23, 2010, Note: plans can put annual a 50-year-old in San Fran- Ratio for Insurers — Health development of programs to President Barack Obama the law extended dependent and lifetime dollar limits on cisco would pay a monthly plans are required to report encourage Medicaid enroll- signed the Patient Protec- child coverage to age 26 in “non-essential” services. premium of $499, with medi- the proportion of dollars ees to participate in healthy tion and Affordable Care health insurance policies. Review of Premium In- cal deductibles of $1,500 in spent on clinical services and lifestyle programs and meet Act (ACA) on March 23, Previously most health plans creases — The law requires network, prescription drug rebate to consumers a share certain health behavior tar- 2010. Provisions of the law could remove enrolled chil- the federal government to of $500 and annual out-of- of their premium for clinical gets. phase in over a 10-year dren at age 19. create a process, in conjunc- pocket of $2,500 (these pre- services if it is less than 85 Grants for Wellness Pro- period. This permits devel- Consumer Protections tion with states, in which miums are at comparatively percent in large group plans grams — The law authorizes opment of the necessary ad- in Insurance — Beginning insurers have to justify unrea- high end of scale compared and 80 percent in individual grants for up to five years to ministrative infrastructure. Sept. 23, 2010, law prohibited sonable premium increases. to federally administered and small group plans. small employers that estab- ACA exempts most health individual and group health Grants are available to states plans, in which rates are Medical Malpractice lish wellness programs. care plans in existence on plans from placing lifetime for costs of reviewing pre- generally lower). Grants — The law authoriz- Medicare Premiums for mium increases. 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Juanita St. • San Jacinto 654-9480 fax 654-9467 Page 14 - Idyllwild Town Crier, February 3, 2011 On the Town Local Dining, Arts & Entertainment Arts & Entertainment Calendar Arts & Entertainment Calendar 9 p.m. The CreekHouse. D.J. Tren-D, 9 p.m-Close. Bone Faculty recital, 7:30 p.m. Stephens Sandii Castleberry, Bill Saitta & Sunday, Feb. 13 listings are at the discretion of “The Green Hornet,” 7 p.m. Daddy’z. Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts. Paul Carman, 6-9 p.m. The Ernesto Ale, 9 a.m.-noon. Café the editor. Submittal forms can be Rustic Theatre. Creek House. Aroma. picked up at the Town Crier. Karaoke, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Bone Sunday, Feb. 6 Tuesday, Feb. 8 Students Recital, 7:30 p.m. Ste- “Climbing Tahquitz Rock,” Daddy’z. Ernesto Alé, 9 a.m.-noon. Café Seniors’ Wii activities, 10-11 a.m. phens Recital Hall, Idyllwild Historical Exhibit, 11 a.m.-4 Wednesday, Feb. 2 Aroma. Town Hall. Arts. p.m. Idyllwild Area Historical “The Fighter,” 7 p.m. Rustic The- Saturday, Feb. 5 “Climbing Tahquitz Rock,” His- “The Green Hornet,” 7 p.m. Museum. atre. David Jerome, 9 a.m.-noon. Café torical Exhibit, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Rustic Theatre. Saturday, Feb. 12 Aroma. Idyllwild Area Historical Mu- Jazz Night, 6-9 p.m. Café Aroma. David Jerome, 9 a.m.-noon; Belly Monday, Feb 14 Thursday, Feb. 3 “Climbing Tahquitz Rock,” His- seum. Dancing, 7 p.m. Café Aroma. Children’s Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Bridge, 12:30-4 p.m. Creekstone torical Exhibit, 11a.m.-4 p.m. Idyllwild Arts Academy Orches- Wednesday, Feb 9 “Climbing Tahquitz Rock,” His- Idyllwild Library. Inn. For information, call 659- Idyllwild Area Historical Mu- tra Concert, 2 p.m. IAF The- “The Green Hornet,” 7 p.m. torical Exhibit, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sandii Castleberry and Alex 4910. seum. atre, Idyllwild Arts. Rustic Theatre. Idyllwild Area Historical Mu- Watson, 6-9 p.m. The Creek “The Fighter,” 7 p.m. Rustic The- “The Green Hornet,” 2, 4:30 & 7 “The Green Hornet,” 2, 4:30 & 7 seum. House. atre. p.m. Rustic Theatre. p.m. Rustic Theatre. Thursday, Feb. 10 Faculty Recital, 4 p.m. Stephens Mutts of the Planet, Café Aro- Sandii Castleberry and Paul Bridge, 12:30-4 p.m. Creekstone Recital Hall, Idyllwild Arts. ma. Friday, Feb. 4 Carman, 6-9 p.m. The Creek Monday, Feb. 7 Inn. Call 659-4910. Valentine’s Dinner & Dance with Visual Art Visiting Artist Show: House. Children’s Storytime, 10:30 a.m. “The Green Hornet,” 7 p.m. silent auction (fundraiser for Tuesday, Feb. 15 Mary Beth Heffernan, open- Karaoke with Kathy, 7-11 p.m. Idyllwild Library. Rustic Theatre. ICC playground), 6 p.m. Rain- Seniors’ Wii activities, 10-11 ing reception 6 p.m. Parks Jo’ An’s. Straight Jackets, 6-9 p.m. Café bow Inn. For reservations, call a.m. Town Hall. Exhibition Center. Show runs Idyllwild Arts Academy Orches- Aroma. Friday, Feb. 11 659-0111. Jazz Night, 6-9 p.m. Café Aro- through March 4. tra Concert, 7:30 p.m. IAF “The Green Hornet,” 7 p.m. Karaoke, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Bone Karaoke with Kathy, 7-11 p.m. ma. Don Reed and Tom McNeary, 6- Theatre, Idyllwild Arts. Rustic Theatre. Daddy’z. Jo’ An’s. Two mothers win scholarships By Beth Nottley gram that is administered women and children. all have paid employment, Staff Reporter in perpetuity by Idyllwild Both scholarship re- the families are just making Soroptimist. Doug Austin cipients are full-time col- ends meet. Two local women — and his late wife, Mary lege students at Mt. San Selkirk is in her second Brandi Selkirk and Crystal established the scholarship Jacinto Community College college semester. She is Leach — have been named program. Among the many and both have many other working toward an associ- as the winners of $500 organizations in which she responsibilities as work- ate’s degree with a criminal scholarship awards from was active, Mary was a ing wives and mothers of justice major. She plans the Mary Austin Schol- Soroptimist and dedicated small children. Although to transfer to a four-year On Tuesday, Jan. 25, about 40 potential volunteers attended the arships and Grants pro- to improving the lives of they and their husbands See Scholarships, next page kick-off luncheon for the second-annual Lemon Lily Festival to be held July 15 to 17. Last year’s Committee Chair, Doug Yagaloff, talks about the festival to attendees. The next Lemon the CREEK HOUSE Lily Festival planning meeting is scheduled for 1 p.m. Thursday, Jo’An’s Feb. 10 at the Idyllwild Nature Center. Photo by Beth Nottley Open 7 Days a Week Breakfast Served all Day 7am –12:30pm Weekends Super Bowl Party Mon.–Fri. 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Circle Dr., Idyllwild Make Your Reservations Now Saturday, Feb. 5, 6–9 p.m.: 659-6038 ™ Sandii Castleberry & Paul Carman ™ 659-0295 On The Town Idyllwild Town Crier, February 3, 2011 - Page 15 cal styles — from pop to Casey country to Broadway and R Continued from page 1 and B. Abrams, who has a developed jazz background, Happy New Year 4709 reveals that, “Casey Abrams will have to display versatil- seems to be a legit musician ity across a wide range of By Marshall Smith traditional greeting “Gung welcome. To sum it up, the Rabbit and skilled singer, not just song choices and styles and Staff Reporter hey fat choy” which trans- Rabbit’s personality is or Hare should help all to a guy with a huge set of navigate the “likeability” lates “wishing you prosper- predicted to imbue the new leap over obstacles and re- lungs. Casey plays multiple factor smoothly in order to The recent visit of Presi- ity and wealth.” year with good taste and cover from calamities with instruments and can mix it win a fan base of voters. It dent Hu Jintao of China Feb. 3 ushered in the refinement; people will ac- remarkable resilience. up with louder and subtler is ultimately the viewers who dominated the news cycle year of the Rabbit. The knowledge that persuasion Hidden Village Chinese notes. Thus, judging from vote that decide contestants’ and caused some in the mild-mannered and timid is better than force; and Restaurant Chef Bobby Ye what we know so far, Casey fates. U.S. to reflect on Amer- creature’s spirit will foster they will act with discre- notes that a change from certainly has the musical Now, along with local ica’s place in the world. a placid, recuperative and tion and make reasonable one animal character to and singing talent to make golfer Brendan Steele, Hill Is American hegemony regenerative year. That concessions without too another at Chinese New a run on American Idol. residents will likely have over and is the new kid should prove a welcome much difficulty. The year Year always brings freshness Now, we just need to see another of their own to fol- on the block, China, the change after the ferocious should play out as carefree and with Rabbit’s person- if he gets put in the voting low in an unfolding national future world economic and ups, downs and tumult of and happy at a temperate ality people should feel rounds and has consistent trajectory. educational leader? 4708, the year of the Tiger. and unhurried pace. more positive and cheer- performances.” And this is Abrams is currently a Well, China, although According to Chinese lore, For Idyllwild business ful througout the coming only one of many sites that student at the University of resurgent, is not the new Tiger energy has the po- owners, Rabbit’s personal- year. an Internet search of “Casey Colorado, Boulder where he kid on the block — hardly. tential to become vigorous, ity is likely to bring them A Chinese New Year’s Abrams” brings up. is studying music. On Feb. 3, China’s citizens ferocious and cruel. So the luck in business transac- Eve tradition, which Idyll- “American Idol” requires M a r s h a l l S m i t h celebrated New Year’s Day change to Rabbit’s peace- tions, and an increase in wilders might want to contestants to prove versa- c a n b e r e a c h e d a t 4709, by exchanging the ful placidity may prove general business acumen. See New Year, page 17 tility in a mosaic of musi- [email protected]. her family. Scholarships “I want to be able to show Continued from previous page my kids that even when life is hard, there is always op- college and eventually at- portunity to better yourself tend law school. Her ca- with education,” she said. reer goal is to become an Selkirk and Leach both attorney. expressed gratitude to the “I would eventually like Austins and Idyllwild So- to be able to provide pro roptimist for the awards. bono services to clients of “It gives me inspiration to the HELP Center here in know people believe in me Idyllwild,” she said. and gives me an even better Brandi Selkirk (second from left) and Crystal Leach were Leach is also in her sec- chance to further my educa- ond college semester. Her tion, which in the long run recently awarded $500 scholarships from the Mary Austin Schol- career goal is to become will benefit all four of my arships and Grants program, which the Idyllwild Soroptimist a sonography technician. children,” said Selkirk. International administers. Soroptimist Jeri Sue Haney (left) She said she was inspired Beth Nottley can be and Doug Austin, husband of the late Mary Austin, were to continue her education reached at beth@towncrier. proud to announce this year’s recipients. Casey Abrams File Photo to make a better life for com. Photo by J.P. Crumrine

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Showing Feb. 4 through Feb. 10 “The Green Hornet” Britt Reid is the son of LA’s most prominent and respected media mag- nate and perfectly happy to maintain a directionless existence on the party scene — until his father mys- teriously dies, leaving Britt his vast media empire. Striking an unlikely friendship with one of his father’s more industrious and inventive em- ployees, Kato, they see their chance to do something meaningful for the first time in their lives: fight crime. Starring: Seth Rogen, Jay Chou, Cameron Diaz Genres: Action/Ad- venture Rated: PG-13 Runtime: 1 hr. 48 min. Showtimes: Nightly: 7:00 pm Sat. & Sun.: *2:00, 4:30 & 7:00 pm Admission: Adult, $9.00 Senior (62·), Child (11‚) & *Matinée: $7.00 Local’s DVD Special Rent any New Release DVD & get an older release rental for Free Page 16 - Idyl lwild Town Cr ier, March 4, 2010 On The Town RMRU volunteer subject of hero series By Marshall Smith h i k e r E l l e n C o l e m a n o f s k i p o l e o u t s i d e t h e h u t to not have the ability to Staff Reporter Riverside with her hero, and dropped rescuers Rob- s t a n d u p a n d w a l k , ” s a i d RMRU 13-year veteran e r t M a y a n d D a n a P o t t s . Coleman, recounting her On Wednesday, Jan. 26, R o b e r t M a y. C o l e m a n , a n T h i s w i n d o w o f o p p o r t u - ordeal of crawling through a fi lm crew from Los Ange- experienced hiker, had tak- n i t y l a s t e d o n l y a n h o u r, snow and howling winds for les based Reveille Pro duc- en the tram from the desert l o n g e n o u g h f o r M a y a n d two hours. “Robert May is tions shot a short webiso de and hiked from the moun- Potts to secure and evacu- my hero.” in Idyllwild as part of their t a i n s t a t i o n t o t h e s u m - ate Coleman. At the time, R e v e i l l e P r o d u c e r series about local heroes. mit. As weather conditions R M R U ’s G l e n d a Yat e s r e - Wai t o n i s fi l m i n g 4 w e b i - P r o d u c e r A a r o n Wa i t o n worsened, Coleman began a ferred to the weekend res- so des in California before s e t u p s h o p i n t h e S t a t e descent just as heavy winds c u e s o f n o t j u s t C o l e m a n heading to Texas, Colorado, Park to conduct interviews and snow began to pound b u t a l s o t w o M a r i n e s a n d New York and New Hamp- and stage a re-enactment t h e m o u n t a i n . Vi s i b i l i t y t w o s t u d e n t s a s “ a h e r o ’s s h i r e t o f i l m o t h e r l o c a l o f a F e b r u a r y 2 0 0 8 R i v - dropped and, despite her operation.” hero stories. Reveille pro- erside Mountain Rescue experience, Coleman fell, RMRU’s May was self-ef- duces “The Biggest Loser,” Unit (RMRU) and Sheriff ’s breaking her leg and ankle. facing and credited RMRU “Ugly Betty,” “The Tudors” Department rescue. An Realizing the seriousness team efforts and the Sher- and “The Offi ce.” The hero injured hiker was stranded o f h e r p l i g h t , C o l e m a n i f f’s D e p a r t m e n t f o r t h e webiso des will begin airing in a fi erce winter storm on crawled for two hours back successful rescue. But being March 15 on MSN.com. Mt. San Jacinto Peak. to the cabin at the summit. lowered from a helicopter M t . S a n J a c i n t o S t a t e P r o d u c e r Wa i t o n s a i d F o r t h e n e x t t w o n i g h t s , during strong winds onto Park Sector Superintendent the reason for the series is to C o l e m a n w a s t r a p p e d i n snow and ice, quickly secur- Garratt Aitchison noted showcase ordinary citizens the cabin during one of the ing Coleman and evacuat- that State Parks allow fi lm- Hiker Ellen Coleman, of Riverside, recounts her 2008 whose actions have often fi ercest storms on the moun- ing her to safety is the work ing in parks at minimal cost rescue experience with an interviewer from Los Angeles- made a life or death differ- t a i n , a c c o r d i n g t o R M R U of heroes. Had that golden t o f il m i ng c o mp a ni e s b e- based Reveille Productions. Photo by Marshall Smith ence in the life of another. volunteer Lee Arnson. window of rescue opportu- cause of residual economic Re un it in g th e h er o wi th On the morning of Feb. nity not presented itself, the benefi t to the communities BREAKFASTBREAKFAST All DAY the person whose life they 4, conditions improved outcome for Coleman might involved. served DAY changed is a key feature of e n o u g h t o p e r m i t a h e l i - hav e been qui te di ffer ent, M a r s h a l l S m i t h Every each webiso de. c o p t e r r e s c u e . P i l o t Ton y rescuers said. c a n b e r e a c h e d a t Lunch Special (Mon.-Fri.) The fi lm shoot reunited B o w e n s p o t t e d C o l e m a n ’s “ I t w a s v e r y h u m b l i n g [email protected]. 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COLONEL BO’S DOUBLE WIN One of the real appoggiatura moments in an old man’s life comes when after losing both of the fi nal NFL playoff games to your autistic grandson, the 11-year old bursts into gales of intense glee while collecting the two nickels. I know. I was there Sunday night after suffering the Don Reed pain of watching the BEARS (even the President’s choice to Stringed Instrument win) get whumped and then watching the JETS (Everyone’s Lessons choice to win the Super Bowl) sleep through the afternoon. Most styles covered from And fi nally, to reinforce the joy, John Mark scooped me a beginning to advanced double chocolate ice cream cone, which as the loser, I had to eat BACKWARDS! It’s the custom he says. But hold it! If you want to moan aloud over a real Guitar — Acoustic/Electric Honor your Slide Guitar, Dobro, Mandolin loser, go to Laura at B’S MOUNTAIN Country SUBSCRIBE! 951-659-0717 OF BOOKS and read my Grizzly BEAR Encounter. Sunday was a walk- (951) 659-2145 [email protected] in-the-park. Listen to her Stories Idyllwild Town Crier, February 3, 2011 - Page 17 Idyllwild spellers learn Students of the week from district bee By Marshall Smith of pressure. Staff Reporter “But now I know what it’s like down there [at the Three Idyllwild School District Bee] and when I do it students participated in again I won’t be as nervous,” the Hemet Unifi ed District he said. Like Cailyn, Adrian (HUSD) Spelling Bee on plans to compete again next Tuesday, Jan. 25. All were phil- year. osophical about losing at the Fifth-grader Maya Adame larger competition. Adrian exited in the fi rst round after Hernandez and Maya Adame spelling “crepes” incorrectly. Idyllwild School Principal Matt Kraemer’s students of represented the local school’s “I wasn’t nervous,” she said, the week are fourth-grader Marcos Hernandez, shown fourth and fi fth grades. In and like the others, plans to here, and fifth-grader Cody Espinoza, not shown. the local Bee, Dahlia Serrato Adrian Hernandez, fifth- Idyllwild School fi fth-grader compete again. Instructional Aide Joni VanderWende chose these and Cailyn Piccirillo won the grader at Idyllwild School. Maya Adame. The District Spelling Bee students for being kind, considerate and very helpful right to represent Idyllwild’s Photo by Marshall Smith Photo by Marshall Smith required 24 rounds to pro- to other students and teachers. Photo by Cid Castillo sixth through eighth grades; duce four fi nalists: fi rst place but only Cailyn competed in wasn’t nervous at all, enjoyed let the competition freak me winner Vishwajit Shinde, the district bee owing to a participating and plans to out.” eighth-grade student at Dia- Joshua Brucelas placed third day, March 23 at the Moreno schedule confl ict for Dahlia. compete again next year. Fifth-grader Adrian Her- mond Valley Middle School and Dartmouth eighth-grade Valley Conference and Rec- Cailyn, who went up “When I get a word nandez missed “neglect” in and district alternate and student Rupanshi Garg came reation Center in Moreno against more than 40 dis- wrong, I learn,” she said. “I round 2. Adrian said that second place fi nisher Alena in fourth. Valley. trict students, stumbled in prepared for the Bee and being in the larger contest Dinh, eighth-grader at Dart- Vishwajit and Alena will Marshall Smith can be the fi fth round on the word tried to keep my practice and facing judges he didn’t mouth Middle School. Acacia represent HUSD in the River- reached at marshall@towncrier. “Initiative.” Cailyn said she [time] reasonable. I didn’t know put him under a lot Middle School seventh-grader side County Bee on Wednes- com.

midnight to let the old New Year year’s energy out and cre- Continued from page 15 ate space for the incom- ing year’s more positive adopt, given the stresses energy. of the preceding year, is Marshall Smith to open all doors and can be reached at windows at the stroke of [email protected].

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On Saturday, he had driven the ball 340 yards Brendan Steele’s third PGA Tour event — the Farmers into the fairway; but on Sunday, he miss-hit his drive Insurance Open — proves the Idyllwild native belongs on short into the fairway bunker on the right side. the Tour and is not a temporary interloper. However, he made a fi ne sand shot to the green to par Last week, he broke through in a big way at the Farm- the hole and continued by playing bogie-free the entire ers Insurance Open on Torrey Pines Golf Course in La round while collecting pars on the par-3 11th and 16th Jolla. Steele made his fi rst cut on the big tour and earned holes. a top-20 fi nish. His six-under par 70-68-74-70 — 282 Steele said that at fi rst he just tried to say out of Woods’ was good for a 17th-place tie and an $87,000 paycheck. way, not wanting to make a mistake that would interfere Besides his improved play, one of his hopes associated with the veteran player’s game. Woods, unphased by the with joining the top professionals became a reality. On normal attention, seemed willing to converse. Sunday, the fi nal day of the tournament, he was grouped Many times Sunday, Woods and Steele were seen en- with Tiger Woods. gaged in conversation as they walked down fairways. “We Steele said that he had never played in front of a crowd talked a lot,” Steele said, emphasizing the word “lot.” “He as huge as the one that followed his group on Sunday. didn’t have to do that, but he did, and I really appreciate He readily admitted that he had a case of nerves on the it. Tiger had a lot to do with making me feel comfortable out there.” When asked how it felt to “beat Tiger,” Steele winced and said that it was not a matter of “beating” him. Steele replied that he could not affect another player’s game, he could only control his own. He knew that Woods did not have his best game yet, but that he was closing in on it in his preparation for the Masters in April. “If Tiger had his best game and shot a 64, and I shot 66, I’d feel very good about that,” Steele said with a genuine grin. Tiger Woods watches Brendan Steele putt on the 18th green Even during his fi rst round on Thursday, Steele main- and fi nal hole of the 2011 Farmers Insurance Open. tained the calm and cool demeanor of a PGA Tour veteran, showing none of the nervousness that one might expect Photo by Jack Clark him to show early in his rookie season. Then on Friday, he fi red a blazing fi ve-under-par 31 on that he would be playing with Woods in the next day’s his front nine, including a birdie two on hole no. 17. One closing round. of Steele’s playing partners, Michael Thompson, launched During the post-tournament media interview session a high shot that hit the green and spun back to within Steele was clearly upbeat. Although he had not played one foot of the pin. Then Steele immediately reproduced well in his fi rst tournament two weeks earlier in Hawaii, that shot, landing his ball within a few inches of where he played much better the following week in La Quinta, Thompson’s ball had hit, and spinning it back to come but that his mental attitude was not the best during that to rest only one inch from Thompson’s. tournament. He said he felt that he had both going for On Saturday, Steele experienced a grind-it-out day, sus- him this week at Torrey Pines, and with a far superior taining two penalty shots for unplayable lies and fi nishing outcome. over par in his third round by exactly that margin. 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Box 243, Idyllwild, CA 92549 [email protected] In the § of town E-mail: [email protected] Cell: (951) 288-8789 www.muirsmountain.com www.idyllwildproperty.com Fax: (951) 659-2127 (951) 452-9327 W MLS For YourYour Real Estate Needs To have your Real Estate Ad appear in the Town Crier’s Jackie Wagner Real Estate Section, contact DORA DILLMAN Broker-Associate DRE 01208009 Grace Reed or Shane Fender Realtor-Associate Cell: (951) 288-5604 951-315-6099 Cell [email protected] Village Center Offi ce 951-659-3425 Offi ce at the Town Crier: 659-2145. www.lovethehill.com 54274 North Circle Offi ce 951-659-0180 Fax Idyllwild, CA 92549 [email protected] Idyllwild Town Crier, February 3, 2011 - Page 19 Left, fi ghting for possession of the ball are, from left to right, Sports Miren Pino, of the Ducks, battling Wildcats’ Fiona Mermul- len, center, and Destiny Mikroulis. Photo by Cid Castillo Town Hall Youth Basketball

Town Hall Recreation Director Bob Lewis reported on youth basketball for both the Kindergarten through third-grade division and the third- through sixth-grade division.

Kindergarten through third-grade division Third- through sixth-grade division On Friday, Jan. 28, the Suburban Propane Wildcats On Monday, Jan. 24, the American Legion Timberwolves hosted the Rainbow Inn Ducks. Miren Pino grabbed played the Town Hall Hornets for second place. The score The Silver Pines team on the left maneuvers the ball against numerous rebounds and scored four points for the Ducks, went back and forth throughout the whole game. The Idyllwild Garage on the right. From left to right are Lance but Allyah Bride’s good defense and her fi rst bucket of Timberwolves’ Nic Uecker had a good game rebound- Fogle, Matt Rogers and Chris Fogle. Garage players, the season helped the Wildcats trip up the Ducks 13-8. ing and scoring two points. The Hornet’s Riley Arnson’s left to right, are Cory Sumrall, Janey Espinoza, Kirsten The Idyllwild Arts Wolverines played the Rotary Buck- hustling and good defending aided the Hornets’ to earn Torrez and Toni Sandrini. Photo By Cid Castillo eyes. The fi rst half was a close contest. At halftime, the a narrow victory, 11-10, over the Timberwolves . score was tied 4-4. Joseph Tiso made a bucket in the In the second game, the Fairway Market Lakers met second half and dribbled the ball well for the Buckeyes. the Forest Lumber Warriors. This game went down to the Lanie Wilke had a great game, scoreing six points and wire. Ty Bride of the Warriors had the hot hand early. made some good passes for the Wolverines, but it wasn’t He scored eight points in the second period and fi nished quite enough as the Buckeyes stay undefeated beating the with 16 points in the game. The Lakers’ Nick Anderson Wolverines 12-6. got hot late in the game scoring eight ponts in the third period and fi nishing the night with fourteen points. But Division Standings the Lakers fell just a little short as the Warriors stayed unbeaten winning 22-20. Team Wins Losses Battling in the air are Cory Sumrall, Idyllwild Garage, Rotary Buckeyes 3 0 Division Standings slamming the ball to Matt Rogers, right, Silver Pines, at- Suburban Propane Wildcats 2 1 Idyllwild Arts Wolverines 1 2 Team Wins Losses tempting the block. Other Garage players are, left to right, Rainbow Inn Ducks 0 3 Forest Lumber Warriors 3 0 Kirsten Torrez, Kyle Owen, Janey and Fred Espinoza. At Town Hall Hornets 2 1 far right is Chris Fogle, Silver Pines. Photo by Cid Castillo American Legion Timberwolves 1 2 Fairway Market Lakers 0 3 Send sports reports about locals to [email protected] or drop them off at the Town Crier by 10 a.m. Mondays. STUMP Photos are also welcome. If sending by e-mail, resolution must be at least 300 dpi. GRINDING TAI CHI Traditional Yang Style Dave Sandlin (951) 659-3528 Wolverine No. 6, Layton Teegaurden faces several Bobcats New Beginners as he tries to fi gure out how to pass the ball to Wolverine Class Alia Teeguarden, above left. The defending Bobcats are, ICRC & The Rainbow Inn invite you to a from left to right, Adam Smith, Shelby Read and Bowden [email protected] Tate in front and Joseph Tiso in back. At far right is www.trudylevy.net Complimentary Dinner! Bobcat Coach Brennen Priefer. Photo by Cid Castillo 659-9548 Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011 6:00 pm Gung Hey Fat Choy! Happy hosstted by Chinese New Year! tthe from Idyllwild Community A FundRraiisseraffoirntthebow Inn Acupuncture Idyllllwiilld Communiity Center Pllayground!! (951) 659-2500 54445 N. Circle Drive Providing affordable care for the health P.O. Box 1985 of our community Idyllwild, CA 92549

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And with matchmaking be priceless. 13 Staffer 38 Wan 8 Storm 31 Mooched friends, single Simbas searching PISCES (February 19 to 14 Massage 40 Canaanite’s deity 9 Part of a mouse, 34 Multipurpose 15 Suburban par- 42 Mainlander’s maybe truck for romance shouldn’t have too March 20) It’s a good time to ent, maybe memento 10 Franc replace- 35 Under the far to look. make yourself available to pos- 17 Exist 43 Wife of a links ment weather VIRGO (August 23 to Sep- sibilities of the romantic kind. 18 Elbow counter- nut 11 Help in crime 37 “Hee -” part 48 Bobby of hockey 16 Navy rank 38 Lotion additive tember 22) More understand- Already paired? Good. In that 19 Loop in lace 49 Always (Abbr.) 39 Antitoxins ing on both sides can work case, be sure to reassure that 21 Superhero gar- 50 Protuberance 20 “Life - cabaret, 40 Wasn’t colorfast miracles in restoring ailing special person of your feel- ments 51 Dine on ...” 41 Frizzy hairstyle relationships to health. Make ings. 24 Work station 52 Pedestal feature 21 Team leader 44 Eggs 25 Oodles 53 Leaves (Abbr.) 45 “Cock-a-doo- the first move, and you’ll be BORN THIS WEEK: Your 26 Not to be tossed 22 Winged dle- -!” Place a number in the empty boxes in such a way that closer to your much-wanted generosity gladdens the hearts aside? DOWN 23 Pullover gar- 46 Rhyming tribute reunion. of others, and you bask in their each row across, each column down and each small 9-box 30 Chum 1 A sib ment 47 Film director square contains all of the numbers from one to nine. 31 Bed cover 2 Excessively 24 Union fees Craven LIBRA (September 23 to joy. Idyllwild Town Crier, February 3, 2011 - Page 23

Registrant commenced to transact busi- a. Present name: AARON FREDIRK MICHAEL TIM GUSTIN Tools & Equip. ness under the fictitious name listed above DWAYNE JOHNSON changed to Proposed Statement filed with the County Clerk of San Jacinto Self Storage Public Notices in 2005. name: AARON FREDRICK PISTONETTI Riverside County on Jan. 19, 2011. 1137 S. San Jacinto Ave. Signed: 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons FILE NO.: San Jacinto, CA 92583 Legals • Doing Business As J. NEIL LEVECKE interested in this matter shall appear before this R-2011-00675 (951) 487-6112 President court at the hearing indicated below to show NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS NAME Unit # 301 For questions about Public Notices call Sandy at the Town Crier Statement filed with the County Clerk of cause, if any, why the petition for change of name STATEMENT EXPIRES ON JAN. 19, 2016. A Name: Lisa Oropeza Riverside County on Dec. 23, 2010. should not be granted. Any person objecting to NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE- Unit # 220 (951) 659-2145 or E-mail: [email protected] FILE NO.: the name changes described above must file a MENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO JAN. 19, Name: Donna Van Horn I-2010-03275 written objection that includes the reasons for 2016. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT Unit #: 304 Every day throughout the United States, Statement filed with the County Clerk of NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS NAME the objection at least two court days before the DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE Name: Candy Warner newspapers publish thousands of public Riverside County on Dec. 15, 2010. STATEMENT EXPIRES ON DEC. 23, 2015. A matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Unit #: 416 notices about events, conditions or actions FILE NO.: NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE- at the hearing to show cause why the petition NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS Name: Romona Taylor-Smith that affect countless individuals, families, R-2010-13241 MENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO DEC. 23, should not be granted. If no written objection OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, Unit #: 324 neighborhoods and businesses. Public NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS NAME 2015. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT is timely filed, the court may grant the petition OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 Name: Rosenda Cruz notices cover many topics, including STATEMENT EXPIRES ON DEC. 15, 2015. A DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE without a hearing. ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS Auction to be held on Feb. 15, 2011, at business matters, liquor licensing, public NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE- IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NOTICE OF HEARING CODE). 12:30 p.m. auctions and sales, estates, zoning, public MENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO DEC. 15, NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS a. Date: 2-17-11 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept. 04 CERTIFICATION San Jacinto Self Storage/San Jacinto meetings, bids to sell goods and services 2015. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, b. The address of the court is same as I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy Ricky Marin - Manager to the government, local government fi- DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 noted above. of the original statement on file in my office. American Auction Service nances and state and local elections. IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall Bond # FS8632014 Public notice is a fundamental component NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS CODE). be published at least once each week for four LARRY W. WARD, Pub. TC: Feb. 3, 10, 2011. of our system of representative democracy, OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, CERTIFICATION successive weeks prior to the date set for hear- County Clerk which depends upon the participation of OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy ing on the petition in the following newspaper By: T. Marshall, Deputy FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME educated, responsible citizens. ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS of the original statement on file in my office. of general circulation, printed in this county: Pub. TC: Jan. 27, Feb. 3, 10, 17, 2011. STATEMENT CODE). Idyllwild Town Crier. The following persons are doing business as FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME CERTIFICATION LARRY W. WARD, Date: Dec. 30, 2010 DIRTY LEPRECHAUN, 9748 Avenida Delores, STATEMENT I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy County Clerk GARY B. TRANBARGER FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240, Riverside County. The following person is doing business as of the original statement on file in my office. By: B. Villegas, Deputy COMMISSIONER STATEMENT Mailing address: P.O. Box 1240, Palm Springs, THE SHOPS AT PALM SPRINGS MARKET- Pub. TC: Jan. 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10, 2011. Pub. TC: Jan. 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3, 2011. The following person is doing business as CA 92263. KENNETH MICHAEL KELEHER PLACE, 1717 East Vista Chino, Palm Springs, LARRY W. WARD, EAGLE PAVING & SEAL COATING CO., 3567 and LHISE DIANE SCHMITZ, 9748 Avenida California, Riverside County. Mailing address: County Clerk FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Belvedere Cir., Corona, CA 92882, Riverside Delores, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240. Post Office Box 2248, La Jolla, California 92038- By: D. Rivera, Deputy STATEMENT STATEMENT County. Mailing address: 1240 E. Ontario Ave. This business is conducted by Co-part- 2248. THE SHOPS AT PALM SPRINGS MAR- Pub. TC: Jan. 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3, 2011. The following person is doing business The following person is doing business as #122, Corona, CA 92881. JOEL – BATULE, 3567 ners. KETPLACE, LP; DESERT MANAGEMENT, as SOCAL PAINTING, 54370 Tahquitz View, WHALEBONE BOUTIQUE, 7766 Lakeside Belvedere Cir., Corona, CA 92882. Registrant has not yet begun to transact busi- INC., ITS GENERAL PARTNER, 4225 Executive FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Idyllwild, CA 92549, Riverside County. Mailing Dr., Riverside, CA 92509, Riverside County. This business is conducted by an indi- ness under the fictitious name listed above. Square, Suite 250, Post Office Box 2248, La Jolla, STATEMENT address: P.O. Box 1558, Idyllwild, CA 92549. WHALEBONE BOUTIQUE, FABIAN DAVE vidual. Signed: CA 92038, a California Corporation. The following person is doing business as JACOB JEFFREY TEEL, 54370 Tahquitz View, VILLAVISENCIO, 7766 Lakeside Dr., Riverside, Registrant has not yet begun to transact busi- LHISE SCHMITZ This business is conducted by A Limited 35 MAPLE STREET, 10810 Inland Avenue, Mira Idyllwild, CA 92549. CA 92509. ness under the fictitious name listed above. Statement filed with the County Clerk of Partnership. Loma, CA 91752, Riverside County. LEVECKE This business is conducted by an Indi- This business is conducted by an Indi- Signed: Riverside County on Jan. 18, 2011. Registrant commenced to transact busi- CORPORATION, 10810 Inland Avenue, Mira vidual. vidual. JOEL BATULE FILE NO.: ness under the fictitious name listed above on Loma, CA 91752, a California corporation Registrant commenced to transact busi- Registrant has not yet begun to transact busi- Statement filed with the County Clerk of I-2011-00169 November 19, 2010. (A27762). This business is conducted by a ness under the fictitious name listed above ness under the fictitious name listed above. Riverside County on Jan. 18, 2011. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS NAME Signed: Corporation. on Jan. 5, 2006. Signed: FILE NO.: STATEMENT EXPIRES ON JAN. 18, 2016. A JEFFREY T. RAMSEY Registrant has not yet begun to transact busi- Signed: FABIAN VILLAVISENCIO R-2011-00583 NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE- President of the General Partner ness under the fictitious name listed above. JACOB JEFFREY TEEL Statement filed with the County Clerk of NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS NAME MENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO JAN. 18, Statement filed with the County Clerk of Signed: Statement filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on Dec. 29, 2010. STATEMENT EXPIRES ON JAN. 18, 2016. A 2016. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT Riverside County on Dec. 14, 2010. J. NEIL LEVECKE Riverside County on Jan. 11, 2011. FILE NO.: NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE- DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE FILE NO.: President FILE NO.: R-2010-13588 MENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO JAN. 18, IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS R-2010-13164 Statement filed with the County Clerk of R-2011-00392 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS NAME 2016. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS NAME Riverside County on Dec. 23, 2010. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES ON DEC. 29, 2015. A DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR STATEMENT EXPIRES ON DEC. 14, 2015. A FILE NO.: STATEMENT EXPIRES ON JAN. 11, 2016. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE- IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE- I-2010-03274 NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE- MENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO DEC. 29, NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). MENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO DEC. 14, NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS NAME MENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO JAN. 11, 2015. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, CERTIFICATION 2015. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT STATEMENT EXPIRES ON DEC. 23, 2015. A 2016. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE- DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS of the original statement on file in my office. IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS MENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO DEC. 23, IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS CODE). NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF 2015. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, CERTIFICATION LARRY W. WARD, ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy County Clerk COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS of the original statement on file in my office. By: S. Romero, Deputy BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub. TC: Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24, 2011. CERTIFICATION OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, CODE). CERTIFICATION LARRY W. WARD, I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy County Clerk FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME of the original statement on file in my office. ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. By: N. Lewis, Deputy STATEMENT CODE). of the original statement on file in my office. Pub. TC: Jan. 27, Feb. 3, 10, 17, 2011. The following person is doing business as LARRY W. WARD, CERTIFICATION LARRY W. WARD, ALL N ONE GRINDING AND DEMO CO., County Clerk I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy LARRY W. WARD, County Clerk FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 2820 Newcastle Way, San Jacinto, CA 92582, By: L. Sibley, Deputy of the original statement on file in my office. County Clerk By: L. Sibley, Deputy STATEMENT Riverside County. FIDEL (NMN) RIVERA, 2820 Pub. TC: Jan. 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3, 2011. By: L. Sibley, Deputy Pub. TC: Jan. 27, Feb. 3, 10, 17, 2011. The following person is doing business as Newcastle Way, San Jacinto, CA 92582. LARRY W. WARD, Pub. TC: Jan. 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10, 2011. CREATIVE TIGER MARKETING & DESIGN, This business is conducted by an Indi- County Clerk FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME THE LEMON LILY, 54385 N. Circle Drive, vidual. By: B. Villegas, Deputy STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Idyllwild, Riverside County. Mailing address: Registrant has not yet begun to transact busi- Pub. TC: Jan. 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10, 2011. The following person is doing business STATEMENT The following person is doing business as P.O. Box 579, Idyllwild, CA 92549. SHAWNA ness under the fictitious name listed above. as FLOWER PATCH FRENZY, 12240 Palm The following person is doing business as BFG & ASSOCIATES, 271 N. Ott St., Unit 20, ROCHELLE GUSTIN, 26824 Crestview Drive, Signed: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Dr., Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240, Riverside CASA VISTA GRANDE, 27157 Golden Rod Corona, CA 92882, Riverside County. 4EY, INC., Idyllwild, CA 92549. FIDEL RIVERA STATEMENT County. TAMARA ROSE-MARIE VRADEN- Road, Idyllwild, CA 92549-3420, Riverside 5437 Bluff St., Norco, CA 92860, a California This business is conducted by an Indi- Statement filed with the County Clerk of The following person is doing business BURG, 64068 Taos Mountain Court, Desert County. Mailing address: PO Box 3420, Idyllwild, corporation vidual. Riverside County on Jan. 24, 2011. as STRONGHOLD ENGINEERING AND Hot Springs, CA 92240. CA 92549-3420. ROBERT GARY BUSH and This business is conducted by a corpora- Registrant began to transact business FILE NO.: DESIGN, 24790 Roble Drive, Idyllwild, CA This business is conducted by an Indi- CLAYTON WAYNE HELGREN, 27157 Golden tion. under the fictitious name listed above on Jan. R-2011-00875 92549, Riverside County. Mailing address: P.O. vidual. Rod Road, Idyllwild, CA 92549-3420. Registrant has not yet begun to transact busi- 23, 2011. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS NAME Box 1248, Idyllwild, CA 92549. PHILIP CRAIG Registrant has not yet begun to transact busi- This business is conducted by a General ness under the fictitious name listed above. Signed: STATEMENT EXPIRES ON JAN. 24, 2016. A STRONG and LINDA ANN MCCAUGHIN, ness under the fictitious name listed above. Partnership. Signed: SHAWNA R. GUSTIN NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE- 24790 Roble Drive, Idyllwild, CA 92549. This Signed: Registrant has not yet begun to transact busi- DALE FLETCHER Statement filed with the County Clerk of MENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO JAN. 24, business is conducted by Husband & Wife. TAMARA VRADENBURG ness under the fictitious name listed above. President Riverside County on Jan. 24, 2011. 2016. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT Registrant commenced to transact busi- Statement filed with the County Clerk of Signed: Statement filed with the County Clerk of FILE NO.: DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE ness under the fictitious name listed above Riverside County on Jan. 6, 2011. CLAYTON WAYNE HELGREN Riverside County on Dec. 28, 2010. I-2011-00231 IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS in 1996. FILE NO.: Statement filed with the County Clerk of FILE NO.: NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS NAME NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF Signed: I-2011-00054 Riverside County on Jan. 11, 2011. R-2010-13565 STATEMENT EXPIRES ON JAN. 24, 2016. A ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR PHILIP CRAIG STRONG NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS NAME FILE NO.: NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS NAME NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE- COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., Statement filed with the County Clerk of STATEMENT EXPIRES ON JAN. 6, 2016. A R-2011-00394 STATEMENT EXPIRES ON DEC. 28, 2015. A MENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO JAN. 24, BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Riverside County on Jan. 12, 2011. NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE- NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS NAME NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE- 2016. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT CERTIFICATION FILE NO.: MENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO JAN. 6, STATEMENT EXPIRES ON JAN. 11, 2016. A MENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO DEC. 28, DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy R-2011-00406 2016. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE- 2015. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS of the original statement on file in my office. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS NAME DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE MENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO JAN. 11, DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF STATEMENT EXPIRES ON JAN. 12, 2016. A IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 2016. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR LARRY W. WARD, NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE- NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., County Clerk MENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO JAN. 12, OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). By: L. Siu, Deputy 2016. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 CERTIFICATION Pub. TC: Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24, 2011. DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS CODE). OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 CODE). of the original statement on file in my office. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS CERTIFICATION ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CERTIFICATION STATEMENT OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy CODE). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy LARRY W. WARD, The following person is doing business as OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 of the original statement on file in my office. CERTIFICATION of the original statement on file in my office. County Clerk ROBERTO’S CREAMY JALAPEÑO SAUCE, ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy By: T. Jensen, Deputy 54650 N. Circle Dr., Idyllwild, CA 92549, Riv- LARRY W. WARD, LARRY W. WARD, CODE). of the original statement on file in my office. Pub. TC: Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24, 2011. erside County. Mailing address: P.O. Box 1273, County Clerk County Clerk CERTIFICATION Idyllwild, CA 92549-1273. ROBERTO GARCIA By: B. Harris, Deputy By: Y. R. Cruz, Deputy I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy LARRY W. WARD, NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE LOPEZ, 276 Zolder, Hemet, CA 92544. Pub. TC: Jan. 27, Feb. 3, 10, 17, 2011. Pub. TC: Jan. 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3, 2011. of the original statement on file in my office. County Clerk Notice is hereby given by the undersigned This business is conducted by an Indi- By: L. Sibley, Deputy that a public lien sale of the following described vidual. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME LARRY W. WARD, Pub. TC: Jan. 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10, 2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME personal property will be held at the hour of Registrant has not yet begun to transact busi- STATEMENT County Clerk STATEMENT 12:30 p.m. on Feb. 15, 2011 at San Jacinto Self ness under the fictitious name listed above. The following person is doing business as By: L. Sibley, Deputy RIC10024910 The following person is doing business as Storage, 1137 S. San Jacinto Ave. in the City of San Signed: VALLEY VIEW ARABIANS, 38-275 Kirby Rd., Pub. TC: Jan. 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10, 2011. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE MTG NETWORKS, 26824 Crestview Drive, Jacinto, County of Riverside, State of California. ROBERTO GARCIA LOPEZ Anza, CA 92539, Riverside County. Mailing FOR CHANGE OF NAME Idyllwild, CA 92549, Riverside County. Mail- The items to be sold are generally described as Statement filed with the County Clerk of address: P.O. Box 2162, Palm Desert, CA 92261. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, ing address: P.O. Box 579, Idyllwild, CA 92549. follows: household items, misc. furniture, misc. Riverside County on Jan. 26, 2011. MICHAEL WILLIAM MAY, 38-275 Kirby Rd., STATEMENT COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, 4050 Main Street, MICHAEL TIM GUSTIN, 26824 Crestview tools and equipment. FILE NO.: Anza, CA 92539. The following person is doing business as Riverside, CA 92501. Drive, Idyllwild, CA 92549. This notice is given in accordance with R-2011-01007 This business is conducted by an Indi- NOVOSTA SPIRITS CO., 10810 Inland Avenue, PETITION OF AARON FREDIRK DWAYNE This business is conducted by an Indi- the provisions of section 21700 et. seq. of the NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS NAME vidual. Mira Loma, CA 92752, Riverside County. JOHNSON FOR CHANGE OF NAME. vidual. Business and Professions Code of the State of STATEMENT EXPIRES ON JAN. 26, 2016. A NEW Registrant has not yet begun to transact busi- LEVECKE CORPORATION, 10810 Inland TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Registrant commenced to transact busi- California. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT ness under the fictitious name listed above. Avenue, Mira Loma, CA 91752, a California 1. Petitioner: AARON FREDIRK DWAYNE ness under the fictitious name listed above Manager: Ricky Marin MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO JAN. 26, 2016. Signed: corporation (A27762). This business is con- JOHNSON filed a petition with this court for a on Jan. 1, 2002. RE: Notice of Public Sale MICHAEL W. MAY ducted by a Corporation. decree changing name as follows: Signed: Misc. Household Items and Furniture, See Public Notices, page 26 Page 24 - Idyllwild Town Crier, February 3, 2011 Idyllwild Service Directory

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v Brian Citrowski, Owner v v v Early Strawberry Valley’s rough edges also come through in mountains north of Tehachapi to the Oregon border. Whether v v v Worker’s Comp & General Liability Insured • Lic. # 645462 v v vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv the tale told by Blanche Huntoon, a daughter of early logger this would apply to our mountains, I can’t say. Amasa Saunders and his wife, Jane. In 1882 Saunders bought On the other hand, a study recently published (A. Park Septic Services a water-powered sawmill here, and the family moved up from Williams, et.al., Proceedings of the National Academy of Sci- Riverside. They drove a rental wagon to the nearest settlement, ences, 2010, 107) focused on the high-altitude forests of the San Jacinto, where Amasa engaged Sam Temple to take them Southwest and concluded that increases in temperature and NLAND up the precipitous Crawford Toll Road on a lumber wagon. aridity have led to increased tree mortality over the last several Jane was terrifi ed. Temple was widely known as the prototype decades and would likely lead to more in the future. ACKHOE for Jim Farrar, murderer of Alessandro in Helen Hunt Jackson’s Essentially, the present drought, which is expected to Ramona. So Jane feared they’d never make it to Strawberry continue in the Southwest (mainly Arizona and New Mexico, (951) 659-5329 Valley alive. Temple proved to be a polite enough fellow, and with southern portions of Utah and Colorado), has led to tree I Septic Systems — the main challenge of riding in a wagon with no bed was just deaths by the bark-beetle and forest fi re. According to their Installations & Repairs hanging on while perched atop the load of baggage. climate predictions for the Southwest, this should continue to LiabilityB Insured Backhoe & Dump Truck Services At the site of today’s schoolyard, Saunders built a house fi ne cause a slower growth of high-altitude trees, as well as more Lic. # B C42-332570 Serving Idyllwild 34 Years enough to serve eventually as the heart of the Keen House, the signifi cant tree mortality. They expect that some areas will DAVID A. JONES P.O. Box 551 Hill’s premier lodging of the 1890s. Blanche recalled playing in likely convert from forest to grass and scrublands as trees die JUSTIN JONES Idyllwild, CA 92549 the creek at her father’s mill on Strawberry Creek, where two and can’t re-establish. dams were arranged to collect water overnight, then deliver So what can we conclude from all this? The lesson I take it next day through a fl ume to the gigantic water wheel that is that it all depends on the moisture we get. Performance Pumping drove the saw. If in the years ahead we get rainfall similar in volume to Septic Tank Pumping Blanche and her sister, Maude, amused themselves by gather- this past December throughout our winter months, we could 1-866-860-6532 ing meadow fl owers to decorate the grave of the valley’s fi rst see trees moving down the mountain from present areas. If settler, Richard Garrett, who’d started the local lumber industry we revert to our past dry years, we could expect chaparral to Septic Certifi cations New Construction in 1872 but immediately took sick and died. His burial site was push farther up the hill, more tree mortality, a resurgence of Leach Systems, Repair & Replacements obliterated by the original golf course along Tollgate Road. the bark-beetle and more danger of wildfi re. 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[email protected] Continued from page 23 Record Jan. 29 — Sheriff’s depu- THE FILING OF THIS STATE MENT DOES NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE ties arrested a man iden- NOT IT SELF AU THORIZE THE USE IN Notice is hereby given by the undersigned Continued from page 2 THIS STATE OF A FIC TI TIOUS BUSI NESS that a public lien sale of the following described tified as Adam Matthew NAME IN VIO LATION OF THE RIGHTS OF personal property will be held at the hour of 12 Fredy, 31, of Mammoth ANOTHER UNDER FED ER AL, STATE, OR PM, Feb. 15, 2011 at Lockaway Storage, 1181 N. fraud on or after Oct. 9, COM MON LAW (SEE SEC TION 14411 ET State St. in the city of Hemet, County of Riverside, Lakes for felony assault SEQ., BUSI NESS AND PRO FES SIONS CODE). State of California. The items to be sold are gener- 2009 in the 43600 block of with a deadly weapon, mak- CERTIFICATION ally described as follows: household items, misc. Horn Toad Dr., Aguanga. I hereby certify that this copy is a cor rect copy furniture, misc. tools and equipment. ing criminal threats and of the origi nal statement on fi le in my offi ce. This notice is given in accordance with Investigators opened the discharging a fi rearm in a the provisions of section 21700 et. seq. of the LARRY W. WARD, Business and Professions Code of the State of case on Jan. 25, 2011. It negligent manner. Fredy County Clerk California. remains open and under remains in custody with bail By: L. Sibley, Deputy Manager/Dominic Davidson Pub. TC: Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24, 2011. RE: Notice of Public Sale investigation. set at $55,000. A court date Misc. Household Items and Furniture, Tools Jan. 26 — An unknown was set for Feb. 2. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME and Equip. STATEMENT Lockaway Storage suspect is reported to have All people identifi ed here The following person is doing busi ness as 1181 N. State St. committed felony burglary are presumed innocent of DESERT CITIES HOMEWATCH SERVICES, Hemet, Ca. 92543 35095 Flute Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92211, (951) 929-2053 and grand theft auto in the these preliminary charges Riverside County. TROY MATTHEW MARA, Unit # G25 37400 block of Woodview pending court actions. Only 35095 Flute Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92211. Name: CANDYSE SCOTT This business is conducted by an Indi- Unit # G87 Road in Anza. The case is the names of suspects charged vidual. Name: MIGUEL GONZALEZ open but suspended. Registrant has not yet begun to transact busi- Unit # C113 with felonies will be printed. ness un der the fi c ti tious name listed above. Name: RONALD MORGAN Signed: Unit # B332 TROY MARA Name: OLGA GARCIA reporting offi cer at the scene Statement fi led with the County Clerk of Unit # F103 Collision Riverside County on Jan. 24, 2011. Name: VICKEY BARTA said the vehicle smelled of FILE NO.: Unit # F107 Continued from page 2 alcohol and the driver prob- Pay just I-2011-00237 Name: COLINA LEWIS NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS NAME Unit # A105 ably lost control of the truck STATEMENT EXPIRES ON JAN. 24, 2016. A Name: TIMOTHY LAUREN LEEPER NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE- Unit # B306 California Highway Pa- on the rain-soaked curve. MENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO JAN. 24, Name: ANTHONY BLAKE trol Offi cer Scott Beauchene CHP had the lightly- 2016. THE FILING OF THIS STATE MENT Auction to be held on FEB. 15, 2011 at DOES NOT IT SELF AU THORIZE THE USE 12 PM. said that when responders damaged truck towed and /mo. IN THIS STATE OF A FIC TI TIOUS BUSI NESS Lockaway/Hemet arrived the truck was in stored. $50 NAME IN VIO LATION OF THE RIGHTS OF Dominic Davidson - Manager place off the road but the M a r s h a l l S m i t h Three-month minimum. ANOTHER UNDER FED ER AL, STATE, OR American Auction Service COM MON LAW (SEE SEC TION 14411 ET SEQ., Bond # FS8632014 driver and passenger were c a n b e r e a c h e d a t BUSI NESS AND PRO FES SIONS CODE). Pub. TC: Feb. 3, 10, 2011. CERTIFICATION nowhere to be found. The [email protected]. Call Shane Fender at the I hereby certify that this copy is a cor rect copy of the origi nal statement on fi le in my offi ce. SUBSCRIBE TO THE Trivia test Town Crier for more info. LARRY W. WARD, TOWN CRIER TODAY!

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By Mimi and Hootch 60 years ago - 1951 longer be served to seniors ARF is the place to be if you need Fire Chief Bill Price had at the Idylwild-Pine Cove some cat and dog lovin’. Be sure to his truck equipped with a Community Center. visit our cattery for purring or visit our radio so he could keep in canines for pets and walks. touch with the California 10 years ago - 2001 Opie is an Department of Forestry Fire Idyllwild School received adult male Main Station at Perris. a Governor’s Performance coon-mix. After suddenly losing Award of $22,342 for ex- his human and his home, he 55 years ago - 1956 ceeding the state’s bench- is a little shy at first, but once Glenn Froehlich, chair- mark for Academic Perfor- he trusts you, he is all about man of the Chamber mem- mance Index (API) growth purring and loving. He is litter bership committee, reported targets. box-trained, and cat and dog friendly. that the Hill canvass of local Tuna lives for tuna treats. She residents netted 101 new 5 years ago - 2006 is a Siamese-mix, looking for regular memberships. In this February, 1962 photo, Idyllwild’s Post Office, then located The Forest Service and a perch up high to watch the on Ridgeview Drive, is seen here under 20 inches of snow. Bureau of Land Manage- world go by. She will love and 50 years ago - 1961 File photo ment agreed to a proposal purr with trust and for tuna, January had been the from the Mountain Com- of course. With a red ribbon warmest on record and the he had purchased in 1969. placed with another landfill. munities Fire Safe Counsel around her neck, she is purrfect Forest Service started insect The property is now Camp Instead, a more economical (FSC) to expand its projects’ for Valentine’s Day. control work. Ronald McDonald. transfer station would be boundaries to extend from Polly is a female polydactyl. created. Pine Cove to Mountain Content with bird or squirrel 45 years ago - 1966 30 years ago - 1981 Center. The FSC administers watching, Polly will never pass A restraining order to Low ridership caused the 20 years ago - 1991 grant funds to help reduce up some petting. She prefers to delay foreclosure of the Tirol Riverside Transit Authority The Hill Municipal Advi- fire abatement costs for local be the only feline in the home. restaurant was lifted and the to terminate bus service be- sory Council reported that property owners. Bobbie McGee, also known date of the sale was set. tween the Hill communities the Hill’s water districts as Quasi Moto, is a male apple and Hemet. would not have sufficient 1 year ago - 2010 head Chihuahua with special 40 years ago - 1971 water supplies to support The Hemet Unified needs. But hav- Folk singer Glenn Yar- 25 years ago - 1986 the level of growth on the School District revealed ing impaired vision and being a little brough, lead singer for the The director of the new Hill if it continued. that its projected 2010-11 off-balance does not stop this guy in Limeliters, was starting a Riverside County Waste fiscal year budget had a defi- the least. He’ll keep you laughing with school that would feature Management Department 15 years ago - 1996 cit of about $19.7 million. his prancing and antics. Bobbie is great outdoor education for chil- stated that the dump, which Due to funding cuts, it Negotiators were consider- with cats and dogs, but needs a calm dren at the Hurkey Creek was almost full and due to was announced that low- ing across-the-board salary home. Camp Roosevelt facilities be closed, would not be re- cost hot lunches would no reductions of 7 percent. Rosi welcomes all visitors to ARF to see all the felines available for adop- tion. And, of course if you pick up a leash while you are there, she will be IDYLLWILD first in line. Rosi is good with cats, and most dogs. She loves to walk, is good on the leash, and loves to dance. DENTAL BUILDING ARF has several cats and dogs available for adoption or Serving the community’s fostering. We always welcome visitors, volunteers and dental needs with gentle sponsors. Go to www.idyllwildarf.org and click on pet- finder. All pets are spayed, neutered, and current on professionalism for over 20 years. shots. ARF is open on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays. Call for appointment 659-5011 on any other day at (951) 659-1122. E-mail and dona- tion opportunities are at www.idyllwildarf.org or e-mail After Hours [email protected]. Call 652-2744 Creature corner is sponsored this week by Ann Morrison and Steve Pitchevsky in memory of Shana. To sponsor the Heber G. Dunn, D.D.S. Bryan L. Dunn, D.D.S. column, call Shane Fender at the Town Crier, 659-2145. 54805 North Circle Dr.

Sadie says thank you to Della, Shasta, Isis, Pete, Molly, Andre, Hootch, Abby, Cedar, Bailey, Toby, Poncho, McKenzie, Izzy, Gracie, Quazi Moto, and Beth Ann, for being the first patients to see Dr. Michael! FREE CALENDAR FOR NEW SUBSCRIBERS o YES! Sign me up for a subscription to the Town Crier today, and send me my FREE 2011 IDYLLWILD SCENIC CALENDAR!

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State & Zip ______Or call toll-free 1-888-535-6663 • Local (951) 659-2145 Page 28 - Idyllwild Town Crier, February 3, 2011 an enjoyable experience. or some about government general fund revenues. Twenty- (9%) can identify both K–12 Letters Of the fi ve campaign points Thoughts spending and revenues also nine percent of adults say sales education as the largest area of Continued from page 10 I made back in August 2009, Continued from page 6 incorrectly name prisons as taxes make up the largest share spending and personal income much progress has been made the number-one spending of revenues—in fact, they taxes as the largest revenue We are required to have a on four of them: “A plurality of adults category. make up 29 percent of rev- source.” full desk display. 1. Post more on the IFPD (45%) and likely voters (41%) “Twenty-nine percent of enues. One in fi ve say motor And a group of this same website; say prisons and corrections is adults and 33 percent of likely vehicle fees are the top revenue population is going to re- I’m trying really hard to 2. Decrease our budget; the top state expenditure, but voters correctly name the per- source when they make up just district the state’s legislative get information and also small 3. Reduce the parcel fee; it is in fact the fourth-largest, sonal income tax as the state’s 2 percent. boundaries! Power to the things that represent Califor- 4. Increase the fi tness level at 10 percent. A plurality of top revenue source, which “Fewer than one in 10 people! nia. I’m hoping I could get at the department; and those saying they know a lot makes up half of 2010–2011 adults (6%) and likely voters J.P., Ed i tor some postcards, maps or small 5. Set and approve policies souvenirs from California. If that reflect the community warned the board to decrease opinion. Thank you for your Bible is clear that there is a rects us to the truth in every you could help me collect we serve. “Locate” should be their budget because home continued support and the created order, that man is set area of life, then I would not things that would be great! added to no. 5 given recent prices were falling. Some of opportunity to serve. over or above animals in rule expect that person to hold to I am very thankful for disclosures. the 2009 board members not Dr. Charles Schelly and stature and that it is man the understanding laid out people like you who can help. At times, it has been sur- only resisted but scoffed. IFPD commissioner that has an eternal soul. above. However, if this is the If not, thanks for fi nding time prisingly difficult to gain It happened just as Marge Idyllwild In the Bible, God is con- case then there would be no to read my letter! support for these important and other Realtors said it cerned about the eternal soul reason to quote the Bible as I am very grateful for the fundamental principles. Many would. Our revenues from Animals, man, God of man, not animals. Now to a source of authority with effort you have put into this. in the public are bewildered property taxes are down be- be fair, the Bible is also clear regards to the order of animals I’m looking forward to getting because when implemented, cause of lower home values. and the Bible that we are to have regard for and man. things! these principles often save The board did decrease the Editor: the life of our animals and that With respect to obituaries, Abby Rose time, money and achieve better budget, not out of foresight The Bible says that God we have a responsibility take it is not so much disturbing as Ms. del Bosque’s class service to the community. or wisdom, but the dull real- created all things, including good care of them. You can sad that we often give so much Conway School Over the past three years, ization that there is no more animals and man. fi nd this in the book of Prov- time, print and money to the 19710 SR 534 many people in our com- money. I anticipate that we With regard to man, the erbs and the Bible is also full welfare of animals while there Mount Vernon, WA 98274 munity have had to severely will need to cut again before Bible says that God formed of examples and analogies of are so many people around us cut back on their expenses. the end of this budget year. him from the dust of the earth man caring for his animals. that are starving both physi- Fire commissioner Others have lost their jobs It continues to be an inter- and “breathed into his nostrils The “Shepherd and His cally and spiritually. speaks and homes. esting experience to serve on the breath of life, and man sheep” is used widely to refl ect [I have] one last thought. In this economy, I have the IFPD board of commis- became a living soul.”(Genesis Christ and his followers. It is Mocking the Bible, another Editor: opposed budget increases and sioners. I look forward to more 2:7 [King James Version]) obvious that we are to have person or their beliefs does My how time has flown parcel fee increases (property spirited debate (especially on Nowhere that I know of a true concern and care for not solve anything or serve since the good citizens of tax increase). But there are the five points mentioned does the Bible say that God our animals, but this should to prove a point ... except to Idyllwild elected three new board members that insist that above) in an open forum at gave animals a living soul. It not distort the created order demonstrate our own lack of members to serve on the a tax increase must happen. 6 p.m. every second Tuesday also says in the book of Gen- given to us in the Bible. understanding and concern 2010 IFPD [Idyllwild Fire In August 2009, Marge of the month. esis that God gave dominion If a person doesn’t believe for one another. Protection District] board of Muir [Pine Cove resident If you agree or disagree, or rule over everything living in the Bible as the infallible Josh Thomas commissioners. It has been and local real estate agent] please attend and give your thing upon the Earth. The Word of God and that it di- Mountain Center

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The Town Crier’s THE HIKERS ARE COMING! If you only advertise once a yearyear,, HOME & LAND IMPROVEMENT THE HIKERS ARE COMING! make sure it’s in the ... guide 2011 Deadline: Feb. 17 dyllwild Published: March 10 I Visitor’s Guide The magazine every visitor has to have! The Town Crier has been publishing the Visitor’s Guide for decades, and it’s It’s almost time for the Pacifi c Crest Trail more popular now than ever! We can hikers to arrive. Again this year hardly keep an extra copy or two for our we’re welcoming them with a fi les! We are currently distributing them pocket-sized discount book. throughoutthroughout the IdyllwildIdyllwild areaarea and in moremore We’ll print 1,000 copies and it than 150 locations off the Hill, in Palm also will be downloadable so Springs/Palm Desert, Hemet, Temecula hikers can see who’s offering and beyond. ! discounts before they come to town. Advertise in the Visitor’s Guide and have the Year stributed Free Throughout the most profi table summer ever. Call Grace or Shane lso Di A DEADLINE: MARCH 3rd at the Town Crier (951) 659-2145. Ask about spe- Contact Shane Fender at (951) 659-2145 or IN PRINT: MARCH 18th cial pre-pay discounts and payment plans. [email protected] Call Shane 659-2145 Prepay discount ad deadline: March 10 • FinalFinal adad ddeadline:eadline: MarchMarch 1177