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Tahquitz Dangerous rescue of novice climbers. Idyllwild See photos page 2.

New columnist Shela Boynton begins writ- ing about our animals. See page 7. TCoveringo the Sanw Jacinto and Santan Rosa Moun tainsC from Twinr Pinesı to Anzaer to Pinyon ARF financials Almost all the News — Part of the Time ARF opens books about fi nancial management. VOL. 67 NO. 43 75¢ (Tax Included) IDYLLWILD, CA THURS., OCTOBER 25, 2012 See page 9.

Eve Fowler Modern photographer Idyllwild has a new library speaks at Idyllwild Arts. See page 11. By Marshall Smith Staff Reporter Nerd Train 2 Second installment about he new Strawberry Plaza Idyllwild Public Library, writing a fi rst novel. all 4,000 square feet of it, formally opened and See page 12. Twas dedicated Tuesday, capping off years of work by many individuals. District 36 Several hundred people — county offi cials, the library ar- chitect, the contractor, community members and especially Interviews with candidates See Library, page 24 Mary Bono Mack and Dr. Raul Ruiz. See page 14.

Halloween Candy The Idyllwild School PTA is collecting candy at the school. Town merchants can start picking it up Friday. Above, computer stations in the lobby of the new library. Photo by Jenny Kirchner Left, Friends of the Library President Adele Voell presents a check for $32,500 to Li- brarian Sharon Ng and Supervisor Jeff Stone during Tuesday’s library dedication. Photo by J.P. Crumrine Inside A&E ...... 10 Calendar ...... 5 Idyllwild Water ends Churches ...... 8 Chamber to deed Town Classifi eds ...... 16 Crossword ...... 18 conservation rebates Horoscope ...... 18 Hall back to Johnson family Plans hearing on emergency stages Lodging ...... 8 Masthead ...... 6 Subsequent transfer to county planned By J.P. Crumrine district has dispersed thou- On the Town ...... 10 Editor sands of dollars to customers Public notices ...... 18 By Marshall Smith Jay Johnson, present with pervisor Jeff Stone who told for installing toilets and other Real estate ...... 14 Staff Reporter son Jason and brother Steve, them that the county would uture water supply water appliances that reduce Services ...... 20 announced his family in- rehabilitate the building, and district finances water consumption. Sudoku ...... 18 cknowledging that tends to deed the structure preserve it as a community were at the core of IWD’s production in Weather ...... 2 F Town Hall is in need and land to the county, to recreation site, and keep it several decisions, which 2002 was 77.9 million gal- Aof serious and major be used only for recreational public. the Idyllwild Water District lons and grew to 99.9 mil- rehabilitation, the Idyllwild purposes. As now, the family “The thing that was board made last week. Cur- lion gallons in 2007. In the In an Chamber of Commerce would retain their reversion- stressed by Stone was that rent customers and staff and past fi ve years, the district’s voted to deed the iconic ary interest, should the facil- this would remain a com- future customers and staff production has gradually EMERGENCY building back to the John- ity or land use be changed munity hall,” Lamp said. were or will be affected by declined. In 2011, it was go to son family who currently from recreation. The county CSA 36 recre- the board’s decisions. 85 million gallons and is holds a reversionary interest. “Our family agrees on ation program, currently The low-fl ow rebate pro- on pace to be 80.7 million idyllwild Gerald Johnson, grandfather this,” Johnson said, “the headquartered at Town Hall, gram will end on Dec. 31. In this year. towncrier.com of Jay and Steve Johnson, Chamber does not have is funded by taxpayer assess- a unanimous vote, the board “This is a good indica- donated the land for Town the money to restore this ment. decided to terminate this tion that the conservation Hall and helped build it. He building. The county has the Johnson, who has a back- incentive aimed at reducing program is very successful later deeded the edifi ce to funds to make it happen.” ground in building and customer’s water consump- and working,” Lyons told the Chamber to hold in trust Johnson and Chamber construction, estimated that tion. the board. “Now we should for the town as a recreation Director Mimi Lamp have needed repairs to Town Hall The program was initiated consider phasing it out.” venue and facility. met with 3rd District Su- See Town Hall, page 13 in August 2002. Since then the See Rebates, page 8 Page 2 - Idyllwild Town Crier, October 25, 2012 News of record

Fire log Riverside County Fire, Garner Valley Oct. 15 — Medical aid, Hill fi re stations respond- Lake Hemet Campground. ed to the following calls, Monday to Monday, Oct. 15 to Oct. 22, 2012: CHP log

Idyllwild Fire Department The resident post of the Above, Christy Johnson, and Ambulance California Highway Patrol from Amante and Associ- Log unavailable. responded to the following ates Insurance Company in calls from Monday, Oct. 14 Above, Andy Smith, U.S. Temecula, talks with a group to Monday Oct. 22. This Riverside County Fire, Forest Service natural re- of locals about what to ex- Pine Cove may not be a complete list source manager, presents of responses: pect from Medicare in 2013. Oct. 15 — Medical Steve Schwitters, Jana The meeting was Monday aid, Pine Cove Road, Pine Oct. 15 — Solo injury Desrocher and Tom Clem with an award for keeping the morning at Town Hall. Cove. trails of the San Jacinto Mountains clear. Danny Sullivan Oct. 15 — False alarm, collision, Bailey Road east Photo by Barbara Reese (left) receives a certifi cate showing his volunteer hours served Temecula Drive, Idyllwild. of Chapman Road, Anza. with the Forest Service from John Ladley, U.S. Forest Service Oct. 20 — Medical aid, Left, a bobcat was consid- Rockmere Road, Pine Cove. recreation offi cer, Saturday afternoon at the Forest Service’s Sheriff’s log ering whether to ask for a Oct. 20 — False Alarm, annual volunteer thank you luncheon. massage from Judith Way. Acorn Lane, Idyllwild. Nothing to report. Photos by Barbara Reese Photo by Judith Way RMRU performs dangerous night rescue

By Marshall Smith around midday. About seven up and rappel down. They reached the climbers around Staff Reporter hours later, as cold fog made this choice because midnight. Walker climbed began to roll in, they used temperatures were fall- 200 feet more to the sum- Two University of Cali- a cell phone to call for as- ing and the climbers were mit and, with Goetz, began fornia, Riverside, students sistance. Riverside Mountain stranded without food and raising the climbers and attempting to scale a dif- Rescue Unit volunteers Les water. This was the quickest, equipment to the top. They fi cult climbing route called Walker and Donny Goetz, but more dangerous rescue then hiked the climbers back Fingertrip on Tahquitz Rock assisted by Lee Arnson and tactic required by circum- to Humber, arriving there Diane Holtz (right, green shirt) shows participants of Acorn in Idyllwild, encountered Helene Lohr at Humber stances, Walker said. around 3 a.m. Days at the Nature Center how to make acorn necklaces. equipment diffi culties and Park and Ralph Hoetger at The route the climbers “This was one of the became stranded on a nar- base, began the rescue op- attempted is one of the most most technical and danger- Photo by Barbara Reese row rock ledge halfway up eration around 8:30 p.m. diffi cult on Tahquitz. “We ous rescues we have com- the monolith’s face. Walker and Goetz climbed with headlights, pleted,” Walker said. Idyllwild Weather Climbers Brian Wong climbed 300 feet up the it was extremely cold and M a r s h a l l S m i t h From the National Weather Service and David Wilmer began rock face to the stranded wind speeds at the top were c a n b e r e a c h e d a t Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday their Sunday, Oct. 21, climb climbers rather than hike 30 mph,” Walker said. They [email protected]. 10/25 10/26 10/27 10/28 10/29

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(877) 778-3309 • (760) 318-4700 • palmspringssubaru.com Idyllwild Town Crier, October 25, 2012 - Page 3 Outside Idyllwild By Bruce Watts The autumn leaves: Part 2 … Last week I talked about the ten essentials and preparing for the fall hiking season. Although the 10 essentials are necessary for year round hiking, the fall and winter seasons obviously require additional equipment. WeWe coveredcovered emergencyemergency bagsbags and rainrain g gearear last w weekeek and next up are insulation layers. Last Sunday was another example of just how quickly the weather can change up here in the mountains. We had a chilly morning followed by a warming sun, which Nancy Connery, director of Sky Hunters Raptor Education Volunteer Ralph Hoetger was followed by a thick cloud bank creeping in from the (right) and Jana Des- west. and Rehabilitation Center in Alpine, made a presentation at roucher, volunteer for I was standing in the sun taking pictures of fall colors the Caine Learning Center on Saturday. She brought with her and feeling a little hot in my jacket and shorts. In a matter two birds from her center, a Western the Forest Service, are now of a few minutes, I was going from removing my jacket screech owl and a barn owl. Above securing the third and fi nal to putting it back on again as the sky darkened. Connery is with a 2-year-old screech board in creation of the When you are out on the trail, you should never be owl with an injured wing. At right is new triangular eagle plat- caught without some kind of jacket. Luckily it doesn’t the common barn owl who came to form in the Lake Hemet have to be a big heavy fl eece or a giant down parka. A the center with a broken wing that Area. At left, the fi nished wind shirt, soft shell or ultralight down jacket will suffi ce. did not heal correctly. eagle platform with the Just make sure it is a moisture wicking, technical piece Photos by Careena Chase foundation of the new nest and don’t leave home without it. in place. I always prefer to wear shorts on the trail when I can. Photos by Careena Chase But convertible zip off pants or ultralight hiking pants the trail. One hint to help you out is that if you come to are also good choices for fall hiking. a swictchback and the trail goes off in two directions look Of course you can always use the PCTer trick of wear- for pieces of wood or rocks blocking the access to one ing long underwear under shorts. Although not much of trail and that almost always is the wrong one to take. a fashion statement, it does work well for insulation and I shouldn’t have to tell you to bring plenty of water allows for freedom of the knees. along for your hike but just in case, “bring plenty of water The other seven of the ten essentials are all important along for your hike.” but some become even more important when the tem- Soon daylight savings time will end and it will be get- peratures drop in the high country. Waterproof and wind ting dark early so be sure to bring along your fl ashlight or proof matches can be a life saver. headlamp and extra batteries. It’s a good idea if you are Extra food for calories to fi ght off the cold is always a day hiking to keep track of the time and allow enough good idea. A knife for making wood shavings can be all to return without having to hike in the dark. important when conditions are damp and cold and you Finally when things go wrong any time of year you need a fi re pronto. will need a fi rst aid kit. There are plenty to choose from A map and compass to help you “stay found” or, of that are designed just for hikers. course, a GPS if you are technically inclined. I don’t know If you are a “do-it-yourselfer” and know what you want, how many times I have read a Riverside Mountain Rescue a trip to the drug store will get you what you need. The Forest Folk enjoy their outing to the Stone Brewery in Unit report that mentions that the victim wandered off Just don’t forget your vitamin I, Ibuprofen. Escondido on Saturday, Oct. 21. Photo by Barry Zander Idyllwild In-Store Health PharmacyServing our Community Since 19197777 Testing Event Nov. 15, 2012, 10am-2pm Learn more about Bayer blood glucose meters and get FREE Make sure to protect blood glucose monitoring, blood yourself and get your pressure and A1C testing*: flu shot! Only $2499 No appointment necessary as long as your pharmacist Barry Shapiro is on duty. Ages 18 and older. While supplies last. (No early birds please) * A1C testing is only available for patients with Lower Pine Crest Ave. — Follow the signs diabetes. While supplies last. Lots of treasures from multiple families: Collectibles • Ethnic & Folk Items • Furniture • Books For more specials, visit our wesbite: IdyllwildPharmacy.com, (951) 659-2135 • 54391 Village Center Dr. Movies & CDs • Clothing • Puzzles • Clothing • Puzzles Store hours: Mon.-Sat. 9am-6pm; Sun. 9am-4pm Games & Toys • Chotchkies Galore • And Lots More! Pharmacy hours: Mon.-Fri. 9am-6 pm; Sat. 10am-4pm Page 4 - Idyllwild Town Crier, October 25 , 2012 Obituary Obituary Grinding facility announces winter hours Gerald (Jerry) R. Holsclaw Sr. Lolita Mae Watkins The Idyllwild Grinding Facility will be closed Satur- days from Dec. 1, 2012, through April 30, 2013. Saturday Gerald R. Holsclaw, Sr., Lolita Mae (Reynolds) operations will resume May 4, 2013. 94, of Carson City, Nev., Watkins, 84, passed away Monday through Friday operations will continue un- passed away peacefully at Sept. 1, 2012, in her Pine interrupted and green waste will be accepted between the home on Aug. 25, 2012. He Cove home from natural hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. was born on Jan.17, 1918, in causes. Born Oct. 10, 1927, For more information, contact Riverside County Waste Otis, Colo., to Clinton Vane in Bell, Calif., to Barton Management Department at (951) 486-3200 or visit www. and Laura Reed Holsclaw. Henry and Mary Elizabeth rivcowm.org. He attended Chaffey (Dedrick) Reynolds. Her College and the University siblings were Merle, Warren Lolita’s hobbies were playing the piano and organ, of Washington and received and Camille who deceased archery, bowling, horseback riding, game hunting in Wyo- his bachelor of arts degree before her. She was raised in ming, horticulture, reading and travel. She loved Mexican in International Relations at USC. Long Beach and Compton. food. She enjoyed her travels throughout Mexico, Baja, He served with distinction in the United States Air She was a graduate of Hawaii and the United States. She especially loved the Force for 30 years, retiring as a Colonel. As Chief of Compton College upper division, where she was a mem- coast and the mountains. Special Projects at Randolph Field, Texas, he established ber of Sigma Delta Xi. She worked in a jewelry store Lolita is survived by six children: Darlena Rae Klarer, the instrument training program at Lubbock AAFB, B-29 and decided to work as a secretary for Watkins Realty in Linda Kay Jones, Brent Barton Watkins, Lance Jess Wat- transition at Randolph AAFB and B-32 transition train- Compton in 1948. Her boss, Jesse Francis Watkins, became kins, Marlene Rene Watkins and Scott Van Watkins. Six ing at Tarrant AAFB. In 1948 he joined the U.S. Military her husband on March 18, 1949. They were married 56 grandchildren: Kimberly Malia Jarrett, Kandace Marie Advisory Group in Nanking, China. Upon evacuation of years until he passed away in 2006. Gee-Silvola, Marcus Conrad Klarer and Kourtney Mary the Chinese mainland at year’s end he was transferred Lolita worked 50 years side-by-side with Jesse in all George, Bronson Scott Jones and Danny Van Watkins. to FEAF Headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, under General his business endeavors, which included Watkins Profes- Nine great-grandchildren: Claire Elle and Steven Morley Douglas McArthur. During the Korean War he was the sional Building in Compton, Watkins Realty located in Jarrett; Hailey Marie Gee, Anja and Kalervo Silvola; Alexa 8th Fighter Bomber Group Executive. Among his hon- Corona and in Lake Elsinore, Lake Elsinore Recreation Mae Klarer, Nikolas, Gino and Alexis George. Also, a sis- ors and decorations are the Bronze Star, Korean Service Area, Inc., located at Lake Elsinore City (State) Park and ter-in-law, Janet Catherine Clark, and two nieces, Mary Medal with three battle stars, National Defense Service Marina, Marina Food Concessions, Inland Tree Nursery Ann Sachtleben and Betty Lou Clark. Medal, and Joint Services Commendation Medal from and High Country Ranches in Anza. Lolita’s expertise in Lolita had a private burial on Sept. 28, 2012, and the Department of Defense. interior decorating and landscaping made them a great was laid to rest with her deceased husband at Riverside After retirement, he spent many happy years in team as they built apartment complexes, hospital and National Cemetery. Idyllwild, was active in the Associates of Idyllwild Arts, rehabilitation center, professional buildings, parks, mari- started the Idyllwild Disaster Preparedness Program and nas, tract, custom and ranch homes and numerous land served on the Idyllwild Water District Board of Direc- developments throughout Southern California. She was a tors. Christian woman and a loving mother who adored her Advance Muffler He is survived by his wife, Peggy; son, Jerry Jr. and family. She was a unique woman who will be remembered • MUFFLERS daughter-in-law, Susan, of Carson City, Nev.; son, Doug- as being strong, wise, honorable, hardworking, patient and Florida Ave. Hemet Auto Care Plaza

• CONVERTERS Lyon Ave. las and daughter-in-law, Lori, Oertley of Eureka, Calif; trustworthy. She was an epitome of class and grace. (Behind Harbor Freight Tools) daughter, Susan Holsclaw of Long Beach, Calif.; grandsons, • HIGH PERFORMANCE X

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(951) 659-3307 th P.O. Box 3227 CO. The 15 Annual Art Walk and Wine Tasting Idyllwild, CA 92549 HEMETHEMET FENCEFENCE was a huge success, largely because of the 80 SLB 586585 dedicated volunteers. Over 1100 tickets were sold, Est. 1990 Serving Idyllwild for over 30 years making this the most well attended event in the history of the Art Alliance of Idyllwild. Our volunteers Residential - Commercial helped with TICKET SALES, SECURITY, All Types of Fencing ASSISTING GALLERIES, ENTERTAINMENT, and FOOD PREPARATION. Thank you!

Including: In addition to many friends, special recognition goes to these organizations: Chain link, Wood, Vinyl and Iron Associates of Idyllwild Arts, smARTS, Rotary Club of Wide Variety of On-Site Materials Idyllwild, American Legion Post 800, Idyllwild Realty, FERN CREEK MEDICAL CENTER Available for Do-It-Yourselfers Muirs Mountain Realty, Idyllwild Arts Foundation, Family Practice, Cardiology, Pediatric Medicine, Forest Folk, and others. Family owned Endocrinology & Therapeutic Lifestyle Medicine FREE business dedicated to Gary Kuscher, Event Coordinator, extends these quality and customer service heartfelt words of appreciation: Open 6 days a week ESTIMATES (available after hours & Sundays for emergencies) Lic. # 91546 “Thank you many times over for your time and giving spirit. Because of you, the Art Alliance is able to Call Today 951.926.8148 increase its support of arts and art education in our 951-659-9912 community. We all can be proud that Idyllwild has a Located at 54910 Pine Crest Ave. e-mail: [email protected] growing reputation for being a center for the arts.” at Fern Valley Corners in Idyllwild. 25959 Juniper Flats Rd., Homeland

Idyllwild Town Crier, October 25, 2012 - Page 5 Community calendar Halloween For the Idyllwild Arts & 7:30 p.m. Spiritual Living Cen- Idyllwild Water District, 25945 a.m. American Legion Post 800, Entertain ment Calendar, see ter, Church of Religious Science, Hwy. 243; 5 p.m., Rancho Encino 54360 Marion View Dr. The Idyllwild Fire Protec- to join in the fun. “On the Town,” on page 10. 26120 Ridgeview Dr. (the Court- Mountain Club, 45915 Orchard • Town Crier News Meeting, tion District, in conjunction All Trunk or Treat par- yard Building). Road, Poppet Flat, across from public welcome, 8:30 a.m., Oma’s, with the Annual Idyllwild ticipants must be pre-regis- Wednesday, Oct. 24 CAL FIRE Station 6. 54241 Ridgeview Dr. Halloween Parade and Carni- tered with the Fire District • Idyllwild Rotary Club, 7:30-9 Friday, Oct. 26 • Teen Group, 1:30 p.m. Spiri- • Creekside Writers, 9 a.m.- val, announced a new feature by Tuesday, Oct. 30. Please a.m. American Legion Post 800, • Idyllwild Play Group, tual Living Center, Church of Re- noon. Call 659-2844. to be added to the parade contact the district offi ce at 54360 Marion View Dr. 10:30 a.m. Call Jenny Stepien ligious Science, 26120 Ridgeview • Alcoholics Anonymous, route — Trunk or Treat. (951) 659-2153 to register or at (760) 445-6325 or email Dr. (the Courtyard Building). • Town Crier News Meeting, noon. St. Hugh’s Episcopal Church, Trunk or Treat partici- with any questions. public welcome, 8:30 a.m., Oma’s, [email protected] for in- • Al-Anon “Mixed Nuts” open 25525 Tahquitz Dr.; 6 p.m., Spiri- pants will decorate their After registering with the 54241 Ridgeview Dr. formation and location. meeting, 6-7:30 p.m. Spiritual Liv- tual Living Center, women only, • Creekside Writers, 9 a.m.- • Alcoholics Anonymous, noon. ing Center, 26120 Ridgeview Dr. 26120 Ridgeview Dr. (the Court- vehicles and hand out good- Idyllwild Fire Department, noon. Call 659-2844. St. Hugh’s Episcopal Church, (the Courtyard Building). yard Building). ies at the sides of the pa- participants will be issued • Awareness Meditation Group, 25525 Tahquitz Dr.; Pick-a-stick • Awareness Meditation Group, rade route. Vehicles will not a permit that must be dis- 5-5:30 p.m. Spirit Mountain Re- candlelight, 7:30 p.m. Idyllwild Monday, Oct. 29 5-5:30 p.m. Spirit Mountain Re- drive the route but must played to enter the route, treat, 25661 Oakwood St. Call 659- Community Presbyterian Church, • Alcoholics Anonymous treat, 25661 Oakwood St. Call 659- be appropriately and legally along N. Circle Drive. 2523. Manse Alcove, Fellowship Hall, women’s meeting (open), 9 a.m. 2523. parked. The participants “If there is no identifi ca- • AWANA for ages 3 to fi fth- 54400 North Circle Dr. Spiritual Living Center, 26120 Rid- • Prostate Cancer Support are responsible for supply- tion, they not participating graders, 5:45-8 p.m. Idyllwild Bible • County Supervisor Jeff Stone, geview Dr., Contact Betty (619) Group, 5:30 p.m. Restaurant Gas- ing any goodies, which they in ‘Trunk or Treat’,” Reitz noon-4 p.m. Idyllwild Library con- 895-0934 for location. Church, 54400 Pine Crest Ave. trognome, 54381 Ridgeview Dr. plan to distribute during the said. • Alcoholics Anonymous, ferencd room, Strawberry Plaza, • Friends of the Idyllwild Li- • AWANA for ages 3 to fi fth- Halloween Parade, Oct. 31, Participants are respon- noon. St. Hugh’s Episcopal Church, Call 1-866-383-2203 for appoint- brary board, 9 a.m. Library, 54185 graders, 5:45-8 p.m. Idyllwild Bible 25525 Tahquitz Dr.; 6 p.m., Spiri- ment. Pine Crest Ave. Church, 54400 Pine Crest Ave. according to Idyllwild Fire sible for providing their tual Living Center, women only, • Celebrate Recovery, Christ- • Alcoholics Anonymous, noon • Codependents Anonymous Chief Patrick Reitz. own “treats” to hand out, 26120 Ridgeview Dr. (the Court- centered 12-Step program. BBQ & 7 p.m. St. Hugh’s Episcopal meeting, 7:30 p.m. Spiritual Liv- Participants are also in- which must be store-bought yard Building). 6-7 p.m.; Open Share meeting 7-9 Church, 25525 Tahquitz Dr. ing Center, Church of Religious vited to be in costume, said and commercially wrapped. • This is This conversation, p.m. Former Morning Sky School, • Idyllwild Community Medi- Science, 26120 Ridgeview Dr. (the Reitz, who plans a special Absolutely no homemade “Local Energy Conservation” 6 29375 Hwy. 243, Mountain Center. tation, meditation from 7 p.m. to Courtyard Building). “Grand Fire Chief” costume. treats will be permitted, Rietz p.m., Oma’s European Bakery & Child care available. Call 659-0097 8:30 p.m. at the Loft in the Court- Vehicle clubs are encouraged emphasized. Restaurant 54241 Ridgeview Dr. for information. yard Building, 26120 Ridgeview Community service hours • Codependents Anonymous Drive. Instruction and consulta- • Chamber of Commerce, meeting, 7:30 p.m. Spiritual Liv- Saturday, Oct. 27 tion available at 6:30 p.m.. Call 54325 North Circle Dr., 12-3 p.m. ing Center, Church of Religious • Fall Gathering: Native Food Valerie Kyoshin Velez at 659-5750 Monday-Saturday. 659-3259. Science, 26120 Ridgeview Dr. (the Displays and Tastings, 10 a.m., for information. • Idyllwild HELP Center, 26330 Courtyard Building). at Malki Museum, 11795 Malki Highway 243, 9 a.m.-noon & 1- Road, Banning Tuesday, Oct. 30 3:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. 659- Thursday, Oct. 25 • Alcoholics Anonymous, noon. • Valley Quilters Guild, 9:30 2110. • Alcoholics Anonymous St. Hugh’s Episcopal Church, 25525 a.m. 305 E. Devonshire, Hemet. • Idyllwild Area Historical Mu- women’s meeting (open), 9 a.m. Tahquitz Dr.; 7:30 p.m. Communi- • Alcoholics Anonymous, noon. seum, 54470 North Circle Dr., 11 Spiritual Living Center, 26120 Rid- ty Pres byterian Church, Fellowship St. Hugh’s Episcopal Church, 25525 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday & Sunday. geview Dr., Contact Betty Hall, 54400 North Circle Dr. Tahquitz Dr.; AA Open Meeting & Group tours by appointment. 659- • Women’s Bible Study, 10 a.m.- Big Book Study, 6-7 p.m., Spiritual 2717. noon. Chapel in the Pines Church Sunday, Oct. 28 Living Center, Church of Religious • Idyllwild Library, 54185 Pine During the “Shakeout” on Thursday, Oct. 18, Francoise Frigola • Peace Meditation Practice, 10 Science, 26120 Ridgeview Dr. (the offi ce, 29430 Hwy. 243, Mountain Crest Ave., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday, (left) and Susan Weisbart inform the community about the Center. a.m. Tibetan Buddhist Dharma Courtyard Building). Wednesday & Friday, 10 a.m.-4 • Alcoholics Anonymous, noon. Center, 53191 Mountain View, • Celebrate Recovery, Christ- p.m. Saturday, 659-2300. Mountain Disaster Preparedness’s website, idyllwildemergency. St. Hugh’s Episcopal Church, 25525 Pine Cove. centered 12-Step Study meeting, • Idyllwild Nature Center, com, in case of a natural disaster on the Hill. Tahquitz Dr. • Occupy Idyllwild stand and 6:30-8 p.m. Former Morning Sky 25225 Highway 243, 9 a.m.-4:30 Photos by J.P. Crumrine • Forest Folk, 5:30 p.m., Town discuss with the 99 percent. 11 a.m. School, 29375 Hwy. 243, Mountain p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. 659-3850. Hall, 25925 Cedar Street. to 1 p.m. Town center at “Harmo- Center. Call 659-0097 for informa- • Idyllwild Transfer Station, • ICRC Book Club, 7 p.m. ny” monument. Call Sue at (909) tion. 28100 Saunders Meadow Rd, 8 Idyllwild Creekstone Inn, 54950 Pine Crest 228-6710 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Thursday-Monday; Ave. • Alcoholics Anonymous Book Wednesday, Oct. 31 Grinding Facility, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. • Narcotics Anonymous, Study (closed) meeting, noon, • Idyllwild Rotary Club, 7:30-9 Monday-Friday.

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Readers write Mr. Funny Guy by Chris Fisher Paris the Cat from the “Readers Write” 30 mph or 35 mph. column shows respect for So when I’m driving the How to reach us Editor: your readership and makes 25 mph limit and signal Paris the cat goes to our town a nicer place. It’s a left turn, then someone Colorado! Phone: like a breath of fresh air. almost rear ends me as (951) 659-2145 Very soon Paris, the ARF Jessica Schiffman I’m waiting for traffic to or toll-free: Cattery Ambassador, will be Idyllwild clear, was it ignorance or 1-888-535-6663 living in Colorado. arrogance? Fax: Paris and her family ap- Editor’s note: The issues (951) 659-2071 When I slow down to the E-mail: [email protected] preciate you all for your raised in the flier inserted in 30 limit going through Pine Website: idyllwildtowncrier. community support. local mail boxes were shared Cove and someone tailgates com Paris will be missing her earlier with the Town Crier. and flashes bright lights, When to reach us ARF family, but will keep in However, I felt these were ignorance or arrogance? touch. serious and would concern By “ignorance,” I mean, OFFICE HOURS She has enjoyed all that the community. Rather than 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. “doesn’t know how fast he Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. Mayor Max had done in simply publishing a letter or she is going and/or the Closed Weds., Sat. & Sun. short amount of time and which leaves the claims open speed limit.” continues on his “Pawsitive” ended, I chose to have the pa- By “arrogance” I mean, DEADLINES MONDAY mission. per investigate the questions “How dare you hold me News Items — 10 a.m. It’s great to see Roscoe with ARF and the owner Classified Ads — Noon up!” or “I don’t care if I’m Display Ads — Noon the fire dog and his impor- of the private business, who endangering others, I’ll drive u tant messages in the Town was not associated with the as fast as I please.” Grace Reed Crier. letter. For me, the question was Publisher But she will truly miss Please see the story on answered the other day as I J.P. Crumrine her loyal and close friend, page 9. was driving up the highway Editor neighborhood watch dog, a little over the [speed] limit We label fats, sugars, it be they fear that what Halie Johnson Lerdy. Ignorant or as a concession to the frantic Production Manager proteins, and much else happened in Europe, China, She will be carrying the arrogant? someone who was 10 feet u that we care about. There is India, and Japan when la- worldwide message to help behind my bumper until Marshall Smith no difference between these beling GMOs became law, and rescue and love all Editor: they saw the black and white Staff Reporter One of the appealing considerations and identi- could happen here? animals. on the side of the road and Sandy Burns things about Idyllwild has fying genetically modified People stopped buying Bon jour. fell back to a polite and legal Classified, Legal & been the small-town, slow- content in our food. it. Service Directory Sales Jennifer Adamson distance. er-paced feeling. Not any Monsanto, the largest Whether or not you sup- James Larkin Idyllwild Obviously they knew it more. manufacturer of geneti- port the production of ge- Production, Circulation for Paris the Cat was illegal so it was not Observant folks will no- cally modified organisms, netically modified food, as Shane Fender ignorance. tice the proliferation of has mounted a well-funded consumers we all have the Advertising Sales Good call, TC Eric Townsend front-lawn signs urging disinformation campaign to right to know what we are Nancy Layton Idyllwild Dolores Sizer Editor: “slow down.” The more attack Proposition 37, the eating. Bookkeeping Thank you for choosing frantic driving style seems Proposition 37 move to label GMO content Voting yes on 37 just Wayne Parker not to publish the viscous to have arrived. in food. Why? makes sense. Newsstands letter that arrived in every- Just for the record, for the Editor: If, as they have claimed, Brandi Mills Careena Chase one’s mailbox today. ignorant, the default speed Isn’t it time we knew there is no difference be- Jon Mills Jenny Kirchner tween GMO and non-GMO Sabrina Verney Barbara Reese Weeding out uninformed limit is 25 miles per hour. A more about what is in our Photographers inflammatory nonsense few other places it’s posted food? food, why oppose it? Could Idyllwild u Contributors: Renate Caine • Jack Clark Mike Esnard • Ted Ewing Another point of view Chris Fisher • Conor O’Farrell Sally Hedberg • RMRU Dolores Sizer • Bob Smith Measure U (I’m generalizing, of course; people who share a vision. in size and number, they’ll Dave Stith • Bruce Watts there are many exceptions Can Hemet provide that quickly deplete our local tal- u We spend lots of money — one of them very dear infrastructure? Of course. ent pool. And that’s where Please read your ad. on our schools. We do it be- to me.) Can Hemet schools produce magic happens; we start We assume no responsibility cause we believe education Silicon Valley and even those young people? Abso- sucking talent from other for errors after first insertion. will improve our society. places such as Bakersfield lutely. communities. The IDYLLWILD TOWN But as you drive down are vampires that suck the As these startups grow See View, next page CRIER (USPS 635260) is pub- Florida Avenue (in Hemet), lifeblood from communities lished weekly for $29 per year in county and $33 per year out you’ll quickly realize there is like ours. How to get a letter published But how can our com- of county by the IDYLLWILD something seriously wrong The Town Crier welcomes letters reflecting all TOWN CRIER, P.O. Box 157, with our society at a local munity attract talent when opinions. Letters should be concise and to the point. 54295 Village Center Dr., level. And it may seem our we offer few good jobs? How Idyllwild, CA 92549. Periodical schools are doing little to can we attract families who They should be no longer than 400 words. Letters postage paid at Idyllwild, CA. help. value education, when our must be typewritten, double-spaced and in upper/lower Send subscription and change case (not in all caps). Letters must be signed (unless of address requests to the Perhaps, however, our schools have so many people above address. Please allow up downward spiral is actually Photo by J.P. Crumrine who place little value on e-mailed) and must be identified with the writer’s to two weeks for requests to caused by the success of our education? name, address and weekday phone number. take effect. schools. You see, our schools away and become wonder- Small business startups Exceptions: Anonymous letters will not be accepted. POSTMASTER: focus on preparing students ful additions to someone may provide an answer. I’m Letters of thanks are not accepted. A special advertising Send address changes to rate is available for thank-you letters. Political letters IDYLLWILD TOWN CRIER, P.O. for good jobs. Because of else’s community. Our own talking about innovative, vi- Box 157, Idyllwild, CA 92549. that, our community ends community is left with the sionary enterprises, not just cost 10 cents per word. All contents of the Idyllwild up sending our best gradu- unmotivated, uncreative and more fast food franchises. We reserve the right to reject or edit letters for Town Crier are copyrighted by ates off to the best jobs uneducated. To get started, these busi- length, taste, clarity or frequency of submission. Only the Idyllwild Town Crier. Per — and those jobs aren’t In turn, these people nesses need little more than one letter per author within a 28-day period. Letters copy, 75 cents (tax included). Single mailing of newspaper, local. (who place little value on an unfurnished suite, a few do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Town Crier $2.50. We pour our money, our education) send their own computers, and broadband staff. Letters may be submitted in person, by mail, by This newspaper is printed efforts, and our love into children to our schools and access. Oh, and a handful of fax (659-2071) or by e-mail ([email protected]). on recycled paper. young people who move we enter a downward spiral. brilliant, creative, motivated Idyllwild Town Crier, October 25, 2012 - Page 7 Science & reality today Speaking for the animals By Hector Trujillo, San Diego By Shela Boynton, Idyllwild Death is a portal … itseitself.lf. Editor’s note: We’re introducing a new Gail were the only game in town for any We all wish we could stop W What?hat? ThinkThink ofof it: this most beautifulbeautiful column today. “Speaking for the Animals” services related to animals, including fi rst the hands of time and look ooff creaturescreatures waswas onceonce a notnot soso beautifulbeautiful by Shela Boynton will appear in the fourth aid. the way we did when we were catcaterpillarerpillar (b(butut thethenn agagainain bbeautyeauty is in the issue of each month. She will focus on pets, By 1978, the phone was constantly high school seniors. eeyeye ofof the beholder).beholder). but won’t be limited to just these animals. ringing with pleas for help with lost and Nationwide the cosmetic, F Foror thosethose ofof youyou whowho havehave readread mymy foundfound animals.animals. GailGail decideddecided toto advertiseadvertise thethe beauty supply and perfume ppreviousrevious columns,columns, youyou maymay rememberremember the In the beginning: Animal shop’sshop’s phonephone numbernumber in the TownTown CrierCrier as store industry has a com- TTaoistaoist conceptconcept ofof Yin-YangYin-Yang wherewhere birthbirth welfare in Idyllwild … a resourceresource and toto keepkeep a notebooknotebook ofof the bined annual revenue of about $11 billion. becomes death and death becomes birth. The request: Write a calls.calls. BeforeBefore long,long, therethere was a smallsmall cadrecadre The plastic surgery industry had a revenue Any scientist worth his weight will admit monthly column about ani- ofof v volunteersolunteers whowho w wereere o offeringffering t too helphelp of $10 billion in 2011 with 9.2 million he or she does not know for certain what mals. fi nd oror fosterfoster animals. procedures (some out of necessity and not happens after death just like he or she The challenge: Write ToTo meetmeet the increasingincreasing needneed forfor services,services, vanity I hope). can’t tell you what happened before the something that people will GailGail formedformed a relationshiprelationship withwith RamonaRamona What do these stats tells us? That we big bang. want to read, without pontifi cating, preach- Animal Haven, so money could be raised will spend whatever it takes too look as But what they can say is that, whatever ing to the choir, or resorting to over-the-top for the little group operating out of the young as possible because we associate happens, it will continue to be part of cuteness and cliché. Ponderosa. And that’s how the St. Francis (perhaps at a subconscious level) youth a process that is inexorably tied to the The format: A presentation of facts re- Fund was formed. Donations were used for as being synonymous with life and aging evolution of the universe. Despite being lated to a variety of animal welfare issues, vaccines and to spay or neuter, procedures with death. convinced that we are separate from other questions and answers from readers, and which were not yet available at Ramona. With all the stresses and distractions things and other people what we have collaborative interviews. More volunteers came forward to foster; in our daily lives, we forget that death is learned from quantum mechanics is that A good place to start is always at the at one time, Jan and Gail had 13 rescues! as natural a process as life itself. It seems we are not. beginning. Here’s my history of animal In 1980, Dr. Cal Ashby came to town, more like a question for philosophy and Just look up the famous 1935 EPR welfare in Idyllwild and surrounding com- and Idyllwild’s fi rst vet moved into what is religion, but science can help illuminate thought experiment (designed by Albert munities. now Bill Whitman’s offi ce at Four Corners. as well. Einsten, Boris Podolsky and Nathan Rosen). Well-respected Hill resident of 37 years, The St. Francis Fund rescuers began posting As the famous British philosopher and The effort’s sole purpose was to discredit Janice Fast knows as much about this information about missing and available mathematician Bertrand Russell reminded quantum mechanics. I won’t ruin it for subject as anyone still on the Hill. Animal animals on the Post Offi ce bulletin board us, we are all destined to die. Me, you, our you but the results, to Einstein’s dismay, rescue for us began when she and her which was then located at the current friends and family, even the universe will only helped prove quantum mechanics and partner, Gail Olsen, moved here from Los Nature’s Wisdom. one day fl icker out. show how fundamental these connections Angeles in 1976. Sadly, Gail passed away in 1987, and So then ask yourself, how are butter- in the universe truly are. Jan built the Ponderosa before there was Janice left the hill for a year, temporarily fl ies born? They are born thanks to death See Reality, page 22 a pharmacy, a doctor or a vet, so she and See Animals, page 22

as a possible replacement for at are in shambles. exclusivity, everyone’s invited), rather than risk aversion. Let’s entrepreneurs who’ll turn bold View silicon.) Wouldn’t it be cool But Measure U is a local and let’s move beyond prepar- encourage students to make visions into business realities. Continued from previous page if local property values conse- measure paid for with local ing these kids for jobs that mistakes and learn from those Let’s make these students feel quently went the way of those dollars. We have a right to don’t exist locally. mistakes instead of teaching they’re a vital part of our com- New talent flows in, and in Silicon Valley. Might that expect it to improve our lo- Let’s not just teach skills them to avoid mistakes and munity. with it come families who value not make Measure U the best cal community. Why should needed to get a great job; let’s penalizing them when they Let’s help them develop education. We have created a investment you ever made? we spend money to improve teach what it takes to create do. local contacts and build lo- positive feedback loop. Like a Unless we are ready to give communities in Silicon Valley new jobs. Let’s not teach how to Let’s offer courses in busi- cal networks. That will give loudspeaker placed too close up and let the downward spiral and Bakersfi eld? merely seek new opportunities; ness plan writing and raising them good reason to stay here to a microphone, Hemet will turn to freefall, we really have Let’s pass Measure U, but let’s teach how to create new venture capital — not as frivo- (or return) when they set up start to squeal. no choice but to put money at the same time let’s demand opportunities. lous electives but as courses shop.Let’s make Hemet (and Wouldn’t it be cool if Hemet into repairing our schools. changes. Let’s demand school envi- every bit as rigorous as calculus Idyllwild) squeal. Let’s start by Valley came to be known as For one thing, we’ll never We needn’t change every- ronments that foster creativity and AP English. passing Measure U. Graphene Valley! (Graphene is attract outstanding teachers if thing overnight, but let’s focus rather than rote memorization. Let’s develop the talents of Dan Pietsch a substance Intel is looking at the schools they’ll be working on our brightest and best (no Let’s encourage risk-taking bright, innovative, ambitious Idyllwild Forest Furniture Gallery ROUGH RIDERS Art by SPORTING GOODS Local Artists Unique Gifts, Camping & Survival Gear, Jewelry, Wood, Boots Knives, Military Wall Art, Pottery, Fatigues, Skateboards, Rustic Scooters & BMX Bikes Furniture & Antiques 25965 Highway 243 Open Friday - Monday • 54225 N. Circle Dr. “Upstairs in the Fort” Suite D, Idyllwild (714) 717-9447 • http://forestfurnituregallery.com 951.659.4043

Lanterns Door Beads Gail Qi (951) 659-5066 Owner LOCATED UPSTAIRS IN THE FORT Reasonable Clothing • King or Queen Size Korean Blankets Prices! Lamps • Oriental Art • Gourmet Foods • Herbs • Import Gifts Page 8 - Idyllwild Town Crier, October 25, 2012 during normal, no water res p ons i ble for t h e cos t of “We’re happy the b o ard Rebates e me rg e ncy stag e stat us, at health insurance above a $600 c ould w ork with the em- Continued from page 1 unlimited. While the district limit, which is higher if the plo y ees,” said Kelly Clark, has ample water for current employee has another family IWD offic e administrat or. I dyll wild Pines has r e- c u s tom ers , t h e b o a rd do e s member or the whole family “We tr ust the board to make quested a $7,000 rebate for not want to allow expansion included in the insuranc e the r ig ht decision.” re p l ac i n g n e a rly 1 0 0 u n i t s to excee d i t s av a i l a bl e a n d package. T he b o ard is also explor- this fal l and Idyl lwild Arts future supply. “This was needed for the ing c hanges t o r etir ement may be submitting a request “I think Stage 1 should long-term fi nancial stability b en e fi t s , but i s s t i l l ex a m - before the end of the year. be at [three letters annually],” of the district,” explained ining options and plans. The program’s total cost this Cook said. Cook. “Revenue is decreasing T he expe c ted health b enefi t year has been about $14,000, If t h e re i s n o s t a g e d e- considerably. People are con- sa vings is about $12, 750 a ccordi n g to Ho s ny S h o u - clared, the board is consider- serving more, interest income annually, according to Shou- man, IWD’s chief fi nancial ing increasing the three an- is d own and p ro pe rty tax man. offi cer. nual will-ser ve letters by the revenue falling. … Without J.P. Crumrine can be Less water consumption number of EDUs [equivalent these saving, the rate increase reached at jp@towncrier . also reduces water revenue. In development units) that had would be unacceptable.” c om. September, the water revenue not been issued in previous was about $8,000 less than years. the budget estimates. Most of Idyl lwild Fire Chie f Pat rick Reitz atte nde d the Idyl lwild Wa- L a u ra S h e rm a n , p ro j e ct the decline was attributable te r D istric t mee t ing. B e fore the mee t ing star ted, he and IWD manager for Idyllw ild Ar ts, to residential use, according President A l lan Morphett shake hands. Photo by J.P. Crumr ine noted that the will-ser ve let- to Shouman. ters the school w ill request “The commercial sales The board believes it needs rently IWD has no limit when are often for more than one Churches and Spiritual had no effect,” he w rote in more independence to make no wat e r e me rg e ncy stag e EDU. Director Warren Mon- Centers Directory an email. those decisions solely on ha s b e en e s tabli sh e d. D u r- roe acknowledged her point So the board decided that the status of water indica- ing a Stage 1, it will issue 10 and said, “We’ll commit to of Idyllwild water consumption has been tors within the district. This “will-ser ve” letters, meaning an amount of water [annu- Chapel in the Pines Christian Fel low ship suffi ciently lowered to cease w ill be the discussion next it will provide water ser vice ally].” Interdenominational, Pastor Wally Boer. offer i n g reb a tes a s of D e c . month. to 10 new meters within the T he IWD b o ard wil l dis- Sunday Worship Service & Sunday School, 10am 31. “I will be asking the board district. For larger customers, cuss w hat limitat ions to ap- plus Weekly Studies. Call for info, 659-0097, 659-2038. Water consumption and to consider Stage 1,” Lyons such as camps and Idyllwild ply to future g rowth dur ing International Healing Rooms of Idyllwild First 3 Tuesdays., 5-7pm supply will be discussed, wrote i n a n e m a i l . “ Fo s ter Ar ts, the letter expands the its Nov ember meeting. I n 659-5255 • On Hwy 243 at Morning Sky School in Mountain Center. next month. The board has Lake has dropped three feet ser v ice w ithout actually in- particular, the unc e rtainty scheduled a public hear ing since last month and is at stalling a new meter. about future availability Christian Science Church during its November meeting the 10 feet level. One of our In S t a g e 2 , t h e nu m b e r remains cloudy until the 25970 Cedar St. at River Drive, 659-2511. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; Service 10 a.m.; Wednesday meeting, 7 p.m. to consider revisions to Or- new downtown wells is show- of letters that might be is- State Water Resource Con- Christian Science Reading Room, in church building, open to dinance 60, which establishes ing pumping water levels at sued is reduced to fi ve and tr ol Boar d r esol ves IWD’s the public, Wednesday through Friday, 2 - 5 p.m. the criteria for declaring an 294 feet. The total rainfall is eliminated during a Stage 3. rights to the Strawberry emergency water stage and dow n under 4 inches since “In general we issue at most Creek fl ow. Community Presbyterian Church the permissible expansion of July 2012.” The Foster Lake about three letters per year,” The third decision, which 54400 N. Circle Dr. 659-2935 • Rev. Richard Olson use during water stages. water level is the lowest in Director John Cook said. affects the distr ict’s expenses Sunday Worship – 9:30 a.m. Cu rrent ly, Idy l lwi l d a n d September since 2009, when Lyons recommended that in the future, was a change Celebration: 5th grade & under during worship ~ Pine Cove water districts tr y it was at 7.5 feet level. the board consider new cri- to the employee health bene- Child care available • Wednesday: Men's Breakfast – 6:15 a.m. to coordinate the decisions Related to the decision on te ri a f o r i s s u i n g wi ll - s e rve fi t pa ckage. T he b o ard, with Idyllwild Bible Church on water emergency stages. the water emergency stage is letters. The board w ill also em p l oyee con c u rren ce, h a s 25860 Highway 243, Pastor Tim Westcott. The criteria include the level the amount of new construc- consider modifying these lim- capp e d the health insur ance A Family Friendly Bible Based Fellowship. 2 Services Sunday Worship & Nursery Care, 9 a.m. at Foster Lake as well as the tio n, the r e f o r e new usag e, its. Specifi cally, they are even b enefi t at $600 p er month Sunday Worship, Nursery Care & Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. Mid-week Bible Studies & Youth Groups. level of PCWD’s well no. 10 which will be allowed during reluctant to leave the number p er employee. Hymn Singing 6:30 p.m. 2nd Sunday and precipitation. these low water periods. Cur- of letters that might be issued Each emplo yee will be Call Church Offi ce for Information. 659-4775 Queen of Angels Roman Cath o lic Church 54525 N. Circle Dr., P.O. Box 1106, Idyllwild, CA Father Charles E. Miller Mass Schedule: Tues.-Fri. 8:30 a.m.; Sat. 4 p.m.; Sun. 8 a.m. + 10 a.m.; Confession: Sat. 3:30 p.m. or by appt. 659-2708 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 The Fireside Inn & Cabins • Fireplaces, Quiet Creek Inn & Vacation Rentals TV/DVD players, pets welcome • 1-877-797-3473 Top Rated • Views • Creek • Pets • Spas • Fireplaces • Clean! Spiritual Living Center 54540 North Circle Dr. • www.thefi reside-inn.com 54300 N. Circle Dr. • www.quietcreekinn.com • 800-450-6110 Idyllwild Religious Science 26120 Ridgeview Dr. (the Courtyard Building) 659-3464. Dr. Betty Jandl. Classes available - contact Church; Idyllwild Vacation Rentals Alhatti Private Christian Resort Sunday ser vice, 10:00 a.m. Sunday school, 10:00 a.m.; From cozy cabins to luxurious mountain homes A private Christian setting • Lodging, Weddings, Conferences Teen group, 1:30 p.m. Sundays. www.idyllvacationrentals.com • 1-800-297-1410 • 54280 N. Circle Dr. 23551 Hwy. 243 • (951) 659-2066 • www.alhatti.com Shiloh Christian Ministries ~ FULL GOSPEL ~ The Bluebird Cottage Inn 54960 Upper Pine Crest on 3 ac. • www.thebluebirdcottageinn.com • Dogs welcome 234234234 Pastor Kristeen Bandelin 659-2416 Sunday Worship 10 am - Thurs. 26905 Hwy.Hwy. 243 • (951) 659-2696 Bible Study 7 pm

Yokoji58900 Apple Zen Canyon Mountain Rd., Mtn. Center, Center CA 92561 Zen Buddhist Retreat Center & Monastery Check out our Lodging Directory Under the direction of Charles Tenshin Fletcher, Roshi. SUNDAY PROGRAM 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Including silent meditation, Buddhist service, lecture & lunch. Meditation Website at www.towncrier.com instruction available. Call 659-5272 or 3275 for info. www.zmc.org Idyllwild Town Crier, October 25, 2012 - Page 9 Why the dustup over ARF?

By Marshall Smith ARF, has used its donations and believes the questions $16,115 went for veterinary friend, Matt Carpenter. operation.” Davis answered, Staff Reporter over the past few years. regarding mission derive services and medication re- Key points alleged against “I would prefer that agencies In essence, the questions from a misunderstanding of imbursement. An additional ARF in the letter are: the charged with this [dog and Editor’s note: Recently, asked whether and how the ARF’s purpose and capabili- $21,340 was paid for rent, nonprofi t turns away dogs, cat rescue and adoption] Idyllwild and Pine Cove organization is fulfi lling its ties. utilities and maintenance. doesn’t properly fulfill its execute their responsibilities residents found in their mail- mission and commitment to ARF members are vol- And other enumerated ex- rescue function, and as a appropriately.” boxes a letter addressed to the community. unteers. None are salaried. penses, such as advertising, result causes MHPG to ab- Davis said he is currently the Idyllwild Community. The Town Crier inter- Lehman, a director, is paid bank charges, and groom- sorb costs for care of ARF- housing nine dogs turned Although some content was viewed ARF volunteers for cleaning services at the ing, totaled $18,097. This rejected animals; and it away by ARF and has ad- originally sent as a letter to Mary Lou Prosin, Maria ARF house. ARF’s 2011 represents nearly 90 percent doesn’t properly account for opted out an additional the editor by Idyllwild resi- Lehman, Debbie Martin, return and previous re- of the total 2011 income of donations totaling $250,000 eight in the last year. Davis dent Matthew Carpenter, we Janice Murasko and Jac- turns clearly show cleaning $60,498. over the last fi ve years. could not provide the names decided that this should be queline Siff. Prosin, ARF fees of $5,000. ARF records Previous returns are com- Neither Davis nor Car- of people who claimed they treated as a story since two treasurer, provided copies of chronicle cleaning services parable and available for penter have ever spoken to were turned away by ARF. businesses were named and ARF’s fi nancial records from paid from 2009 to 2012. Pay- public review. ARF regarding their con- “I’m just taking the word of alleged claims needed to be 2009 to 2012. She stressed ment for services as opposed Other questions ad- cerns. When each was asked the people who are dropping pursued and verifi ed. ARF records are available for to salaries is authorized in dressed how ARF does busi- what resolution would settle the dogs off,” Davis said. Since its successful “May- review at the ARF house. ARF bylaws, under certain ness and contracts with this apparent confl ict, Car- At Davis’ urging, one per- oralty” fundraiser, questions In the past two weeks, conditions. ARF bylaws are Mile High Pet Grooming, penter answered, “I want to son, Bonnie Reynolds called have arisen within the com- the Town Crier, in reviewing also available for review by whose owner Ben Davis, see that the money [donated the Town Crier about being munity about how Animal ARF books, has discovered interested parties. voluntarily spoke about to ARF] is being spent cor- turned away by ARF. She Rescue Friends of Idyllwild, no financial irregularities In 2011, an additional these issues along with his rectly, to be legal about the See ARF, page 13 APPLE DUMPLING with Florist in the Forest LIVERY TCP19212P Idyllwild Private Transportation to and from all Southern California airports 951 468-4100 OR 760 207-0232 [email protected] Licensed & Insured • Locally Owned and Operated • WeatherPaid Permitting for by the Mary Bono Mack Committee.

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N-BONO102212-Ad#1-10x6.indd 1 10/22/12 6:30 PM CLIENT JOB NAME SIZE Notes: MBM N-BONO102212-Ad#1 10x6 Page 10 - Idyllwild Town Crier, October 25, 2012 On the Town Local Dining, Arts & Entertainment Arts & Entertainment Calendar Arts & Entertainment Calen- “Climbing Tahquitz Rock,” LoPresto, 3:15-4:15 p.m.; with Trine Bietz, 5-6 p.m. dar listings are at the discretion Historical Exhibit, 11 a.m.-4 Kid’s Movement with Lu- Town Hall. of the editor. Submittal forms p.m. Idyllwild Area Histori- cianna LoPresto, 4:15-5:15 Willy B., 5:30-8:30 p.m. Arriba’s. can be picked up at the Town cal Museum. p.m. Town Hall. Theatre Performance: Picnic Crier. “Argo,” 2, 4:30 & 7 p.m. Rustic Great Pumpkin Parade & Car- at Hanging Rock, 7:30 p.m. Theatre. nival, 4 p.m. Parade (starts IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts. Ethan Robinson, 7, Aiden Robinson, 7 and Ariana Wednesday, Oct. 24 at the top of N. Circle Dr.); Priest barely make it through the Haunted Ghost Town Adult Yoga with Trine Bietz, Monday, Oct. 29 5-7 p.m., Carnival (down- Saturday, Nov. 3 9-10 a.m.; Ballet/ Mod- Cribbage, 10 a.m-Noon. Town town). “Climbing Tahquitz Rock,” on Friday night. Photo by Jenny Kirchner ern Dance with Lucianna Hall. Jac Jacaruso, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Historical Exhibit, 11 a.m.-4 LoPresto, 3:15-4:15 p.m.; Children’s Story Time, 10:30- Idyll Awhile. p.m. Idyllwild Area Histori- Kid’s Movement with Lu- 11:30 a.m. Idyllwild Library. “Argo,” 7 p.m. Rustic Theatre. cal Museum. 4 p.m. Idyllwild Historical Hall. cianna LoPresto, 4:15-5:15 “Argo,” 7 p.m. Rustic Theatre. Live entertainment, 6-9 p.m. Museum. Children’s Story Time, 10:30- p.m. Town Hall. Thursday, Nov. 1 Arriba’s. Theatre Performance: Picnic 11:30 a.m. Idyllwild Library. John King, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Idyll Tuesday, Oct. 30 Tap Dance with Annika Kay, Theatre Performance: Picnic at Hanging Rock, 2 p.m. IAF Wendy Rule, 7 p.m. Merkaba. Awhile. Seniors’ Wii Activities, 10 3:30-4:30 p.m. , Senior Pot- at Hanging Rock, 7:30 p.m. Theatre, Idyllwild Arts. “Pitch Perfect,” 7 p.m. Rustic a.m.-Noon.. Town Hall. luck & Movie Night, 5:30 IAF Theatre, Idyllwild Arts. Tuesday, Nov. 6 Theatre. “Argo,” 7 p.m. Rustic Theatre. p.m. Town Hall. Monday, Nov. 5 Seniors’ Wii Activities, 10 “Argo,” 7 p.m. Rustic Theatre. Sunday, Nov. 4 Cribbage, 10 a.m-Noon, Town a.m.-Noon. Town Hall. Thursday, Oct. 25 Wednesday, Oct. 31 David Jerome, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tap Dance with Annika Kay, Adult Yoga with Trine Bietz, Friday, Nov. 2 Arriba’s. 3:30-4:30 p.m. , Senior Pot- 9-10 a.m.; Ballet/ Mod- Kids Mountain Art Class, “Climbing Tahquitz Rock,” Chinese Restaurant luck & Movie Night (Young ern Dance with Lucianna 3:30-4:30 p.m.; Adult Yoga Historical Exhibit, 11 a.m.- Frankenstein), 5:30 p.m. Town Hall. HIDDEN VILLAGE “Pitch Perfect,” 7 p.m. Rustic Marshall Hawkins (left) Theatre. The most fresh plays with Inigo Mante- Lunch specials InterArts: Visiting Artist Lec- and tasty ture: Eve Fowler, 7:30 p.m. con Friday night, Oct. 19 from $650 Parks Exhibition Center. during a jazz and visual art 659-2712 food on the Hill! show for Parents Weekend at Friday, Oct. 26 Idyllwild Arts. Serving Idyllwild for 23 years. Mandarin & Szechwan Style. Friends of the Library Annual Photo by Jenny Kirchner Pure Chinese fl avor in a warm family atmosphere surrounded Book Sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 25840 Cedar Street Idyllwild, CA 92549 by pine trees with comfortable prices. Closed Mondays. Idyllwild Library Old Loca- tion. Kids Mountain Art Class, 3:30-4:30 p.m.; Adult Yoga with Trine Bietz, 5-6 p.m. Town Hall. Willy B., 5:30-8:30 p.m. Arriba’s. The Train Keith McCabe, 6:30-9:30 p.m. is Idyll Awhile. Jo’An’sRunning! “Argo,” 7 p.m. Rustic Theatre. Folk Music, 7-10 p.m. Jo’An’s.

Saturday, Oct. 27 Open 7 Days a Week Friends of the Library Annual Breakfast Served Book Sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 7am – 2 pm Daily Idyllwild Library Old Loca- tion. Daily Lunch and Dinner Specials Live Music “Climbing Tahquitz Rock” John King, Wednesday, Oct. 24, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Historical Exhibit, 11 a.m.-4 Monday-Friday Keith McCabe, Friday, Oct. 26, 6:30-9:30 p.m. p.m. Idyllwild Area Histori- Local Breakfast Specials Daily – $399 cal Museum. Hojo Reynolds with coffee add $125 7–11am Monday-Friday , Saturday, Oct. 27, 6:30-9:30 p.m. “Argo,” 2, 4:30 & 7 p.m. Rustic Jac Jacaruso, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Theatre. Halloween Candy Carnival/ Potluck, 3-6 p.m. Town Big Halloween Party Monday Night Football Upcoming Events Hall. Sat. Oct. 27th. 9pm-1am San Francisco vs. Arizona! November Wine Tasting Live Entertainment, 6-9 p.m. $1 off beers and glasses of wine. Tuesday, Nov. 13, 6:30-? Arriba’s. Cash prizes for best costume Hojo Reynolds, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Special football menu with November Beer Tasting: Stouts/ Idyll Awhile. Must be there from 10pm-midnight Buffalo Chicken Strips, Porters, Thursday, Nov. 29, 6:30-? Karaoke, 7-11 p.m. Jo’An’s. to enter contest. Judging at midnight. Tomato Pie and more! Both events $25; preregister $20 for Halloween & Costume Party, Wine Club Members 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Jo’An’s. Special HALLOWEEN DINNER & DRINKS

Sunday, Oct. 28 FRIDAY NIGHT 7-10 pm – Folk Music Catering services available for weddings, private parties, etc. Friends of the Library Annual by John King, Elaine Latimer & Bill Shepard Contact us for more information. Book Sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Idyllwild Library Old Loca- SATURDAY 7-11pm KARAOKE idyllawhilewineshoppebistro.com tion. 54245 N. Circle Drive ~ C8 • 951~659~WINE (9463) David Jerome, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 659-0295 New Sunday hours: 2 to 8 p.m. Professional Catering Available Arriba’s. On The Town Idyllwild Town Crier, October 25, 2012 - Page 11 Photographer Eve Fowler speaks at Idyllwild Arts

The Inter Arts Depart- Fowler will present a continues her exploration of rative of like and like it,” and could be interpreted in the San Francisco Museum ment at Idyllwild Arts Acad- lecture on both her practice language used in noncon- “Very different but much various ways.” of Modern Art and the emy welcomes photographer, and her recent posters based ventional ways to explore more” and so on. Previously, Fowler’s Smithsonian Institution, artist and curator Eve Fowler on Gertrude Stein’s Tender different interpretations of Fowler commented, “I’m projects centered on the Washington, D.C. on Thursday, Oct. 25. Buttons. Her current project common vernacular and its interested in the multiple photographic documentary Fowler is also the founder ambiguity. reads a viewer could have examination of ambigu- of Artist Curated Projects, In Fowler’s Tender But- seeing this text in public. ity, which led her to this a project that supports and tons project, posters contain I’m also interested in making current project that, she nurtures a community of Students of the Week text such as, “A spectacle something that is accessible says, “serves as homage to artists. and nothing strange,” “A to everyone, or at least, a Gertrude Stein and queer Fowler’s presentation be- difference of very little dif- very broad audience. I see writers in general.” gins at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, ference,” “Very like the last this language as queer, in Fowler’s works have been Oct. 25, in the Parks Exhi- time,” “There are the ones both senses of the word, seen at solo shows at many bition Center. For more in- who do see me,” “A nar- but I think it is open-ended local and national galleries formation, contact Idyllwild such as the collections of Arts at (951) 659-2171.

Presents an Evening With Lisa Draper, 4th-grade teacher at Idyllwild School, chose Deanna Clowers (left) and Adam Smith as Students of the Week for Oct. 22. She chose both of these students for keep- Town folks and families turned out for the Idyllwild School Wendy Rule ing their positive attitude going from the first day of school Booster Club spaghetti dinner on Saturday evening at the One of Australia’s most uniquely gifted and prolific and for their consistency in setting and attaining goals and American Legion Post 800. Funds raised will help local children artists, with an extraordinary voice that moves from then reaching for new ones. Photo by Careena Chase participating in Town Hall sports. Photo by Barbara Reese soaring heights to intimate whispers. “Wendy Rule gives meaning to the word unique ... Advertise in our Sweeping melodies, emotive vocals and the ability entertainment newsletter to to haunt the mind like a lingering spirit.” more than 1,000 subscribers for — Beat Magazine, Melbourne only $25. If you have an ad in the paper, cost is just $10! Monday, Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. Call Shane for info @ 659-2145 at Merkaba Tickets $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Limited tickets available! 54210 N. Circle Dr., Idyllwild Sign up to get the Weekender every week: idyllwildtowncrier.com or email [email protected]. 659-2805

WWW.RUSTICTHEATRE.COM Movies • DVDs • Plays • Concerts • Private Rental “Argo” Showing Oct. 26-Nov. 1 On Nov. 4, 1979, militants storm the U.S. embassy in Tehran, Iran, taking 66 American hostages. Amid the chaos, six Americans manage to slip away and find refuge with the Canadian am- bassador. Knowing that it’s just a matter of time before the refugees are found and likely executed, the U.S. government calls on extrac- tor Tony Mendez (Ben Affleck) to rescue them. Mendez’s plan is to pose as a Hollywood pro- ducer scouting locations in Iran and train the refugees to act as his “film” crew. Starring: Ben Affleck, Bryan Cranston, Alan Arkin, John Goodman, Victor Garber, Taylor Schilling; Director: Ben Affleck; Genre: Drama, suspense; Rated: R; Runtime: 2 hrs.

Showtimes: Nightly: 7:00 pm Sat. & Sun.: 2:00*, 4:30 & 7:00 pm Regular Admission: $8 Senior (60+), Child (12-) & *Matinée: $6 951.659.2747 Page 12 - Idyllwild Town Crier, October 25, 2012 Northbound on the Nerd Train: Part 2 By Betty Bailey out 200 or so pages, to hang Contributor out with our newly formed This year, the number of Idyllwild’s NaNo-curious characters, and to enjoy the has grown and the generous people at INK Book Editor’s note: last week, journey wherever it may Gathering (54385 North Circle Drive) have offered Betty introduced us to Na- lead. to host weekly write-ins on Tuesday evenings, from tional Novel Writing Month By the time we hit San 7 to 9 p.m. (NaNoWriMo), an annual Luis Obispo, my word count The NaNo Kickoff Party was Tuesday, Oct. 23, at event in which writers from was up nearly 3,000. When INK. Potential novelists shared ideas, crafted outlines all walks of life commit to cre- our train pulled into Oak- and worked on character development in advance. ating a 50,000-world novel in land’s Jack London Square Join them for inspiration and refreshments when the 30 days of November. Friday evening, each of us the writing frenzy begins after Halloween, at the stroke Last year, Betty partici- had added at least 5,000 midnight Nov. 1. pated and described her jour- words to our stories. NaNoWriMo is open to writers of all ages and ney to San Francisco where With the exception of a skill levels. The Young Writer’s Program (http://ywp. the event culminates. Part 2 stuffed toy monkey, which nanowrimo.org) has reduced word count goals and begins after she boards the those playful LA writers some very cool perks for writers under 18. Details train. brought for us to fling Chris ringing bell indicating he had just achieved the 50,000 for all writers can be found on the NaNoWriMo web Truth be told, I have across the car when we word goal for his novel. sites: http://ywp.nanowrimo.org (for young writers) enough trouble staying on reached a writing milestone, Photo courtesy of Daniella Escobar and www.nanowrimo.org. task in my home offi ce or it was a no-nonsense kind of cozied up in that well-worn day. There were temptations not be our only respite ... few of us elected to squeeze spot on my living room to contend with, like a most weekend options included in some writing time at the thanks to some strong black in the Beaux Arts style Julia couch. Here I was, hurtling spectacular sunset and the a night trip to Alcatraz and Hyatt Regency lounge. We coffee and an exquisite city Morgan Ballroom, perched northbound on the Coast wine tasting room at the an early morning run across ordered cocktails and ap- view, I reached the halfway 15 floors above the city Starlight, sweeping past ocean Paso Robles station. the Golden Gate Bridge. petizers, ignoring inquisitive mark of 25,000 words. lights of downtown San views so distracting I had to Fortunately, our fi ction- On Saturday afternoon, glances when we plugged in The headline event of Francisco. When offered a pull down the shades. writing comrades were quick municipal liaisons, region- our laptops. the weekend was Sunday ticket that belonged to a Chris, a Los Angeles Mu- to prod us along when we al leaders who coordinate The meet-and-greet evening’s Night of Writing missing plus-one, I jumped nicipal Liaison and UCLA dawdled and remind us of write-ins, and act as a go- turned out to be a lively Dangerously, the Offi ce of at the opportunity. grad student in engineering our mission when we found between with the folks at gathering of prospective Letters and Light’s (the non- In a shopper’s mecca like who occupied the seat across ourselves glaring enviously National Novel Writing authors from many states profi t parent organization) San Francisco, it’s easy to the aisle, noticed my frustra- at tourists curled up with Month, were treated to an and several countries. After- annual fundraiser. Writers fi nd an outfi t circa 1940s. I tion. “When I get stuck, I paperbacks or watching elegant high tea at the Palace wards, a group of us headed who raised at least $250 chose a gray pencil skirt, a just keep writing,” he said. videos on their laptops. Hotel. We had a few hours to the top of the Grand earned entrance to a noir- loosely draped rust colored “I may write really bad stuff A well-earned break before the scheduled meet- Hyatt at Union Square for themed evening of power blouse and a heavy beige for awhile but pretty soon came when the dining car and-greet gathering at a a late night write-in at the writing and fabulous food. trench coat. Wearing dark I’ll pick it back up again.” attendant announced our local German restaurant so a Grandviews Lounge. There, It’s a glamorous event, held See Novel, page 22 Chris was right; we dinner reservation. We spent weren’t striving for perfec- a civilized hour chatting at tion here. Our goal was linen-covered tables, enjoy- not to write the next best ing a meal with warm rolls, Idyllwild 2 12 seller or even a book that china plates and waiter ser- would make it into print. vice. From the conversation, The objective was to pound it was clear that this would Health Fair Saturday, November 3, 2012 10am-12pm at Fern Creek Medical Center FREE HEALTH SERVICES ✔ Flu shots ✔ Screening examinations for blood sugar, visual acuity, occult blood, body fat analysis ✔ Blood pressure screenings & counseling ✔ Nutritional counseling ✔ Medicare counseling

Hemet Sun City Presented by the Idyllwild HELP Center, 1501 W. Florida Ave. 26770 Murrieta Rd. Dr. Ken Browning & Dr. Robert Orr (951) 658-3161 (951) 672-0777 FD# 1286 FD# 1490 FERN CREEK MEDICAL CENTER 54910 Pine Crest Ave. Any donations of food, clothing or money to the Idyllwild HELP Center would be greatly appreciated. (TC) Idyllwild Town Crier, October 25, 2012 - Page 13 ARF records are available to the Town Hall could see Town Hall reha- surer, reported the Chamber because the liability issues public for review. bilitation complementing the is solvent. are beyond our ability to ad- Continued from page 9 Both Davis and ARF Continued from page 1 Idyllwild Community Center In other business the dress,” said Chamber Direc- agree that ARF paid him if and when built. “Let’s get board announced the tree tor Lanny Hardy. And Taylor related three weeks ago her $4,650 in extended care would be costly but that this up and running in the monument would be fenced described the monument daughter found a golden fees for pets, cited in the Stone had told him they meantime,” he said, “and off to prevent people from at present as “an attractive Lab on Tollgate, called letter. would begin once title was make it great for the kids and climbing on it. Citing “loose nuisance that invites climb- ARF and was asked about There is some dispute re- transferred. “First will be the people of the town.” board” and pieces that are be- ing.” the dog’s size and then garding $1,157 that Moun- playground replacement and Of the transfer to the ginning to fall off, the board Phyllis Mueller reported asked if she could foster tain High Pet Grooming repair of the front stairs county, Lamp said, “If they stressed the safety issue and that the Tree Lighting Cer- it until ARF could find spent for “necessary shots and heating,” said Johnson. [the county] don’t fix it will fence the monument as emony is proceeding well. the owner. and other veterinary care He also noted that county [building problems] they soon as they receive a feasible M a r s h a l l S m i t h Maria Lehman said as needed.” Davis noted the ownership makes county gov- will be liable.” bid. c a n b e r e a c h e d a t ARF volunteer Marty had money was for food for the ernment accountable to the “They’ll [the county] “We need to fence it [email protected]. taken the call and sug- two dogs for the time they people of Idyllwild. “People make it healthy,” Steve John- gested taking the animal were boarded (a year and will have a vote,” he said. son said. to Ben to help identify, a week for one dog, Duke, Chamber President Chris A clearly dispirited Cham- not to house. Lehman later and six months for Riley). Titus said the decision came ber acknowledged the dif- TOWN HALL checked phone messages Prosin said the agree- because the building has seri- fi culties of facing a lawsuit Idyllwild Recreation District and found the dog’s owner ment with Davis had been ous issues that the Chamber which places their personal had just called ARF and to provide full boarding, cannot address. “Right now I and Chamber finances at There’s Always Something they notifi ed the owner. which included food at a don’t see anything better for risk. They said they would Happening at Town Hall! “We don’t turn animals discounted rate of $10 a the town,” she said. “Town play a limited role in the away,” said Murasko. “We day for full board, rather Hall is woefully underutilized community until the lawsuit WEDNESDAY OCT. 31 HALLOWEEN have no kennels. We’re than the normal $20 rate. because of its condition,” is settled, which may not be Town Hall closes at 3 p.m. licensed as a rescue and “We were never told that we Director Gary Taylor said. until 2013. No Afterschool Program for 1st-8th Grades adoption facility. We try had to pay additionally for Johnson noted that he Lamb, the Chamber trea- Kindergartners need to be picked up by 2:30 p.m. to find foster homes for food,” said Prosin. “I paid animals until owners are Ben promptly each month found or animals are ad- for agreed bills.” SCHEDULE opted.” John Welsh, public She said ARF had been Pre-K Adventures in Learning information chief for Riv- happy to partner with Monday & Wednesday only or Monday-Thursday erside County Animal Ser- Mountain High Pet Groom- 8:30-11:30 a.m.; ages 3-5 vices said that any business ing for boarding, groom- (accepting registration) that keeps more than four ing and pet identifi cation. After School Open Recreation adult dogs overnight or for “We don’t understand the Monday-Friday extended periods requires a upset,” she said. “He has Kindergarten 12:30-3:30 p.m.; kennel permit. never contacted us on these Tired of High Prices? 1st-8th Grade 2:45-5:30 p.m. Murasko said ARF vol- matters.” Bus Passes available at Idyllwild School offi ce. unteers begin by trying to Regarding the letter dis- Poor Service? Senior Potluck & Movie Night fi nd the owners. They use tributed at the post offi ce, Let Ballard Gas Service take Facebook, webpage, signs in Carpenter stated he was not care of your propane needs. 5:30 p.m. Thursdays the area where the dog was responsible for disseminat- Bring a Dish to Share. 1695 South State St. found and emails. They also ing it. (951) 652-6854 10/25 – “Young Frankenstein” 11/1 – “Notebook” San Jacinto, have a chip reader to help Davis stated that delivery (800) 368-0008 UPCOMING ACTIVITIES: identify the pet’s owners. was facilitated by a group CA 92583 www.ballardgas.com Oct. 22 Begins our Holiday Session In the past three years, of concerned community Pre-K Adventures in Learning ARF has been involved in members. Davis said he Please call to reserve a space. nearly 500 rescues. There would not identify the send- were 200 pet rescues in ers. SAVE THE DATE: 2010 and directors cited M a r s h a l l S m i t h Halloween Candy Carnival/Potluck 137 rescues in 2011 and c a n b e r e a c h e d a t Sat. Oct. 27, 3-6 p.m. Pumpkin decorating, 146 so far in 2012. These [email protected]. professional face painter & crafts. CLASSES FOR ADULTS & CHILDREN: Friends of the Idyllwid Library $10 per class. Space still available. 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By J.P. Crumrine Congressional District 45. than the western Riverside and 39 percent Democrats. Editor Congressional District communities of Temecula On Sept. 7, 2012, a year 36 extends west from the and Murrieta. later and two months prior Editor’s note: Idyllwild Colorado River to the San In 2011, when redis- to the election, the reg- is in the 36th Congressio- Bernardino National Forest, tricting was completed, the istration was 40 percent nal District. This district is but includes Banning, San district’s party registration Republican and 39 percent slightly different from former Jacinto and Hemet rather was 42 percent Republican Democratic. Rep. Mary Bono Mack Dr. Raul Ruiz

Rep. Mary Bono Mack research, which should be Dr. Raul, Ruiz, the Demo- stan. “This will save 100’s of Mary Bono Mack at the was interviewed by phone moved to the Department cratic Party candidate for billions,” Ruiz said. on Tuesday, Oct. 16. of Health and Human Ser- CD 36, was interviewed by Secondly, he supports leg- Keenwild heliport ceremony vices, she advocated. Then, phone on Thursday, Oct. islation to permit Medicare in June 2010. Dr. Raul Ruiz during a visit to What is the budget solu- Congress should make de- 18. offi cials to negotiate drug File photo the Town Crier last February. tion? “Cut programs” or cisions about the totality prices. According to Ruiz, File photo “Tax the rich” are slogans of funding for disease re- What is the budget solu- this would save $200 billion “It’s an economic catastro- that aren’t solutions? search. tion? “Cut programs” or over 10 years. phe when our seniors do Ruiz believes schools have to “This is not a tax prob- “Tax the rich” are slogans Ruiz wants budget offi - not have enough money to focus on programs such as lem, it’s a spending prob- What is the role of Medi- that aren’t solutions? cials to seek out and elimi- afford healthcare.” science and healthcare and lem,” Congresswoman Mary care? This is one of biggest nate waste in Medicare that “Medicare needs to to cooperate with businesses Bono Mack replied quickly. “Medicare right now contrasts between Mary would amount to an annual change otherwise it’s so that graduates have a “There are tough decisions, is a promise made for Bono Mack, the Republican savings of $750 billion per not sustainable,” he said. future when the fi nish high but Congress has to go health care,” she said. “The candidate for California’s year. But total Medicare “We’ll strengthen Medicare school. through the budget with a problem is Medicare going 36th Congressional Dis- expenditures in 2011 were through healthcare costs Secondly, every class- fi ne tooth comb and fi nd a broke. We can’t do nothing trict, and Dr. Raul Ruiz, the $549 billion, according to savings.” The largest, in room should have access lot of waste. We either save because the cost is increas- Democratic Party candidate, the annual report of the Ruiz’s opinion, is to allow to the Internet. This may now rather than later. But it ing to service fewer doctors he said. Medicare program trustees, the program officials to require computers and soft- all adds up.” who take Medicare.” Ruiz began with a char- four of which are Obama negotiate drug prices. He ware, but they are necessary Examples of programs, Reinforcing her point, acterization of Bono Mack’s appointees. estimates this will save $200 and should be provided to which she feels should be Bono Mack discussed the budget solutions: $6,000 Finally, he will support billion over 10 years. every school’s classroom, he cut or reduced, include annual Congressional ad- more for Medicare recip- eliminating the Bush tax Secondly, he advocates urged. funds for the high-speed justment to doctor reim- ients, cut Pell (student) cuts on incomes greater that Medicare focus on pre- Funding for this equip- rail for California, the Na- bursements from Medicare, grants and raise the income than $1 million. vention of disease. “This is a ment would come from tional Endowment for the the “Doc fi x.” tax on the middle class. cost effective way to reduce partnerships between public, Arts, and the National En- According to the Con- “I’ll put people first,” What is the role of Medi- healthcare costs,” he said. private and philanthropic dowment for the Humani- gressional Research Service, Ruiz claimed. “Number 1, care? agencies, he said. ties as well as subsidies for “Each year since 2002, the we need to start to really Since it was enacted How do we improve edu- J.P. Crumrine can be the Public Broadcasting statutory method for deter- work hard to create jobs. in the1960s, Medicare has cational programs? reached at jp@towncrier. System. In her opinion, the mining the annual updates The unemployed are relying guaranteed healthcare to To make big differences, com. Internet has changed the to the Medicare physician on a safety net.” seniors, according to Ruiz. world and reduces the need fee schedule … has resulted Ruiz said he would sup- “Seniors are struggling for federal support of these in a reduction in the reim- port action to bring the to make it with only social Let the community activities. bursement rates. With the troops back from Afghani- security checks,” Ruiz said. While seeking to reduce exception of 2002, when a know what the defi cit, Bono Mack is 4.8 percent decrease was ap- over 55 years, she insists the How do we ration medical cautious about defense re- plied, Congress has passed future problem is the costs services?  duction. “I don’t support a series of bills to override for people under 55 years. “We need a system that defense cuts to activities the reductions.” “They’re scaring seniors provides accountability be-  that directly support the “[President Barrack] over 55, while the problem tween patient and doctor. defense program mission,” Obama and [Democratic is for the people under 55. Everyone should have ‘skin you have she stated. CD 36 candidate Dr. Raul] “It’s up to Congress to in game.’ Now there’s no to offer. However, the defense Ruiz won’t admit [this] write legislation to pro- accountability, especially in budget has grown so large, system will make Medi- vide as much healthcare Medicare. Is it the patient, she believes there are pro- care go broke four to six for seniors as possible,” she the insurer, or a doctor who grams, which are not mis- years sooner,” Bono Mack urged. See Candidates, page 22 sion-specifi c and don’t be- claimed. long there. For example, While Bono Mack wants the defense budget harbors to preserve Medicare, in its millions for breast cancer current form for people Call me! Linda Allen Advertise in the upcoming “The Road Runner of Real Estate” “ ” Idyllwild Realty  section Log Cabin Offi ce SPECIAL PRICE: 2 full-color 2x2 ads DRE#01367581 54230 North Circle Dr. ONLY $50. 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The Wolves Joshua The other game Thursday playing for The Oompa Loom- was between the Idyllwild Stepien played great moving the ball down the fi eld. pa’s protects the goal as The Professional Cleaning Service Monday’s second game was between the Idyllwild Profes- Ninjas take another shot. sional Cleaning Service Ninja Strikers and the Rotary Raging Ninja Strikers and the Ameri- Rivers. Blayke Gaceta hustled and kicked the ball all over can Legion Wolves. Kylie defense for the Dragon Slayers. the fi eld for the Ninja Strikers. Jack Tate was the man for Piche played great defense The Blizzards’ Pablo Orellana the Raging Rivers getting the ball down the fi eld. for the Wolves protecting The Oompa Loompa’s (blue) played the Ninjas (black) on played super defense, but the the goal. The Ninja Strikers Dragon Slayers won 3-0. Friday Oct. 19 at Idyllwild School. Both teams took to the air Christopher Cerritos had a On Thursday, the Café great game getting the ball as they went after the ball. Photos by Jenny Kirchner Aroma Blizzards played the up the fi eld. Pino Tree Service Kryptonite, who got off to a good start Steele does well when Colby Sonnier scored a goal. The Blizzards played 8 and Under Division hard all game as An Lin Hunt was all over the fi eld but in Georgia On Monday, Oct. 15, the Pino Tree Service Kryptonite the Kryptonite won 3-0. faced the Sacco Dining Idyl Beasts, whose Ethan Tee- Thursday’s second game was between the Sacco Dining By Jack Clark guarden played super defense all game protecting the goal Idyl Beasts and the La Casita Dragon Slayers, who also got Professional golf correspondent for his team. The game ended scoreless as the Kryptonite’s off to a quick start when Reese Whitney scored a goal. The Phoenix Bernal played great defense. The teams second Idyl Beasts Lucy Tate played great defense in the second half Brendan Steele had another good tournament last week straight 0-0 tie. but the Dragon Slayers won their second 3-0 game. at The McGladrey Classic on the Seaside Course in Sea In Monday’sother game the La Casita Dragon Slayers The playoffs begin on Thursday, Oct. 25 when the Dragon Island, Ga. His scorecard showed 67-71-66-68 — 272, an met the Café Aroma Blizzards. Aiden Mclean played great See Sports, page 24 eight-under-par performance that earned a tie for 20th place and upped his offi cial money-list earnings by more than $41,000. Steele drove exceptionally well, hitting nearly 80 per- cent of the fairways with drives averaging 289.3 yards. He reached about three quarters of the greens in regulation and averaged 30 putts per round over the four days. Against the rest of the fi eld, he gained 2.1 strokes putting over the tournament, canning 15 birdies against seven bogeys. Steele posted his sixth top-25 fi nish in 23 starts on the PGA Tour this season. He climbed to 106th place on the offi cial money list with $824,919 for the year. He is nearly $205,000 ahead of the player who currently stands in the usually critical 125th spot that determines players’ eligibilities for the 2013 season. (Steele is exempt next year anyway because of his win at the 2011 Valero n 7 Texas Open.) Valley Unio 6 The native Idyllwilder told the Town Crier that he is ond getting more consistent and is feeling good about a lot iam of things he is doing now. D Steele now has two weeks off and is expected to re- turn to action Nov. 8 in the fourth and fi nal Fall Finish tournament, the $4.7 million Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Classic in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. 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Pub. TC: July 26, Aug. 2, 9, 16, Oct, 4, 11, The following person is doing business as Classifieds 18, 25, 2012. AMERICAN OPEN 2012, 45421 Lupine Ln., #7, Public Notices Palm Desert, CA 92260, Riverside County. AN- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME THONY ROCCO POMPONIO, 45421 Lupine Continued from previous page Legals • Doing Business As STATEMENT Ln., #7, Palm Desert, CA 92260. The following person is doing business as This business is conducted by an Indi- For questions about Public Notices call Sandy at the Town Crier IDYLLWILD MARTIAL ARTS, 26364 Saunders vidual. For Rent or Lease Commercial Rentals Meadow Rd., Idyllwild, CA 92549, Riverside Registrant has not yet begun to transact busi- (951) 659-2145 or E-mail: [email protected] County. Mailing address: P.O. Box 3075, ness under the fictitious name listed above. Pine Cove: Room for rent FREE 1st month rent with Idyllwild, CA 92549 JOHN WALKER KING, Signed: $450 + $200 deposit plus 1/2 one year lease. Office space Every day throughout the United States, County Clerk 25720 Scenic Dr., Idyllwild, CA 92549. ANTHONY POMPONIO newspapers publish thousands of public By: M. Meyer, Deputy This business is conducted by an In- Statement filed with the County Clerk of utilities. Modern 2 BR, 1 BA, 13’x12’ in the Town Crier build- notices about events, conditions or ac- Pub. TC: Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, 2012. dividual. Riverside County on Sept. 13, 2012. fenced side yard, furnished ing. 54295 Village Center Dr. tions that affect countless individuals, Registrant commenced to transact busi- FILE NO.: families, neighborhoods and businesses. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME ness under the fictitious name listed above in I-2012-02423 or unfurnished room. W/D Ample parking. $300/mo. Public notices cover many topics, includ- STATEMENT November 2011. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS NAME use. Please call (562) 547- ing business matters, liquor licensing, Call (951) 659-2145. public auctions and sales, estates, zon- The following person is doing business as Signed: STATEMENT EXPIRES ON SEPT. 13, 2017. A 1522 for further info. ing, public meetings, bids to sell goods SCRUB OUTLET, 4751 E. Palm Canyon Dr., JOHN KING NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE- Real Estate and services to the government, local Palm Springs, CA 92264, Riverside County. Statement filed with the County Clerk of MENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO SEPT. 13, Idyllwild Property government finances and state and local Mailing address: 117 Via Valverde, Cathedral Riverside County on Sept. 6, 2012. 2017. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT Owner/builder, quality built elections. Public notice is a fundamental City, CA 92234. 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THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT CERTIFICATION ven Realty. (909) 225-9555. ABANDONMENT OF USE OF business under the fictitious name listed DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy 25815 Sunset View FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME above. IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS of the original statement on file in my office. 3 BR, 1-1/2 BA, FP, wrap- Health The following fictitious business name Signed: NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS around deck, eat-in kitchen, IDYLLWILD COMMUNITY ACUPUNTURE, CONNIE SUE PEHRSON OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, LARRY W. WARD, 54445 North Circle Drive, Stes. A & B, Idyllwild, Statement filed with the County Clerk of OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 County Clerk granite counter tops, Canada Drug Center is your CA 92549, Riverside County has been aban- Riverside County on July 9, 2012. ET SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS By: A. Chavez, Deputy stainless steel appliances. choice for safe and affordable doned by the following person: HILLARY FILE NO.: CODE). Pub. TC: Oct. 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1, 2012. ANNE JAYNES, 25689 Cedar Glen Drive, I-2012-01824 CERTIFICATION Secluded. $1100/mo. medications. Our licensed Idyllwild, CA 92549. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS NAME I hereby certify that this copy is a cor- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 25860 Shady View Canadian mail order phar- This business is conducted by an Individual. STATEMENT EXPIRES ON JULY 9, 2017. A rect copy of the original statement on file STATEMENT 3 BR, 2-1/2 BA, FP, decks, The fictitious business name referred to NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE- in my office. The following person is doing business macy will provide you with above was filed in Riverside County on March MENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO JULY 9, as IDYLLWILD LAUNDRY SERVICE, 54221 new carpet & paint, savings of up to 90 percent 21, 2011. 2017. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT LARRY W. 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March 20) Your recent stand 15 Find not guilty abbr. 6 Slowly 35 Vim VIRGO (August 23 to Sep- on an issue could make you 17 Savings plan 36 Historic times withdraw 37 Thoroughfare tember 22) Someone you care the focus of more attention acronym 37 Concerning (from) (Abbr.) 18 Person, place 38 More angry 7 Cereal tidbit 38 Long story for needs help with a problem. than you would like. But you’ll or thing 40 Macadamize 8 Sondheim or 39 Do as you’re Give it lovingly and without regain your privacy, as well as 19 “Loves 42 Lawyers’ org. Colbert told judging the situation. Whatever more time with loved ones by me (not)” 43 Work together 9 Say again 40 “- and determinant 48 Obtain 10 Veggie in Circumstance” you feel you should know will week’s end. 21 Had a home- 49 Camel feature Creole cooking 41 iPad be revealed later. BORN THIS WEEK: You’re cooked meal 50 Singer 11 Transaction downloads 24 Old woman’s Campbell 16 Lo-o-ong time 44 French LIBRA (September 23 to a good friend and a trusted home? 51 Sailor’s assent 20 Dawn goddess assent October 22) While you’re to be confidante. You would be a Get your business cards 25 Coffee vessels 52 Puppies’ calls 21 “- Lang Syne” 45 Carte lead-in admired for how you handled wonderful teacher or a re- 26 Company 53 Harvard 22 Genealogy 46 Aviv preceder at the Town Crier! 659-2145 agent rival chart 47 Compass pt. recent workplace problems, be spected member of the clergy. Idyllwild Town Crier, October 25, 2012 - Page 19 Propositions 34 and 36: death penalty and three strikes

By Marshall Smith decades has become appeal- row. ... It is generally more torneys’ office to increase The initiative proposes mates are released under the Staff Reporter ing in this time of economic expensive to house an inmate resources for investigating to make the third strike, for guidelines proposed by the austerity. Also, the growing under a death sentence than murders and rapes. most nonviolent offenses, initiative, opponents argue Proposition 34, use of DNA evidence, which an inmate subject to life The initiative also allows not an automatic trigger they would commit future has freed death row inmates without the possibility of the California Supreme Court for a sentence of 25 years crimes because of criminal Death Penalty in some states and shown parole, due to higher and to transfer all existing death to life. It also allows review patterns they have already Polls show growing sup- the innocence of others who more expensive security mea- penalty direct appeals and of sentencing for those cur- demonstrated. They also port for Proposition 34, an have been executed, raises sures [required] to house and habeas corpus petitions to rently serving life sentences note that current prisoners initiative to repeal the death concerns over executing in- supervise [them].” the state’s courts of appeal for a third strike. will inundate the courts with penalty in California, but nocent people. Opponents of repeal rebut or superior courts. These Current law allows a appeals, the cost of which has passage still remains un- Death penalty cases are the LAO arguments, saying courts would resolve issues third strike conviction for not been calculated. likely at this time. Current law automatically appealed and that taxpayers should not remaining after conversion a nonserious or nonviolent There are caveats built makes first-degree murder can involve expensive chal- be paying to house, feed of sentence from death to offense such as possession into the proposal that are punishable by either death lenges in both state and fed- and provide health care for life without the possibility of of marijuana or petty theft intended to prevent the or life in prison without the eral courts including the those who have committed parole. to trigger the 25 to life release of any criminal who possibility of parole when U.S. Supreme Court. Both heinous crimes, even though Supporters include former sentence. The nonpartisan remains a demonstrable special circumstances are state and county govern- historically taxpayers have Los Angeles District Attorney Legislative Analyst’s Offi ce danger to the general public proven. Those circumstances ments incur costs related to been paying for inmate care Gil, Garcetti, Jeanne Wood- estimates that passage could and to normalize enforce- include murder carried out murder trials including court for extended periods, ford, former warden of San save the state $70 to $90 ment of the law throughout for fi nancial gain, one that and prosecution costs as well According to the LAO, 900 Quentin State Prison Ameri- million annually by reduc- the state, including review was especially heinous or as for defense of those who people have received death can Civil Liberties Union and ing prison populations. by judge before sentence one committed during other cannot afford private legal sentences since the current the California Democratic Proponents argue that reduction and exclusion of enumerated activities. Propo- counsel. The nonpartisan law was enacted in 1978. Party. passage would make room consideration of any crimi- sition 34 proposes to remove Legislative Analyst’s Office Fourteen of those 900 have Opponents include former in already overcrowded pris- nal convicted of murder, the death sentence option for estimates annual savings, been executed, 75 have had Governor Pete Wilson, Marc ons, under federal order rape or child molestation. those newly convicted and principally from legal process, their sentences reduced and Klaas, father of Polly Klaas, to reduce populations, for Supporters include: Los apply the law retroactively to would be around $130 mil- 83 have died in prison. The Carl Adams, president of the those who are truly dan- Angeles District Attorney those already sentenced. lion annually. The LAO also remaining 728 remain housed California District Attorneys gerous criminals. Approxi- Steve Cooley, Los Ange- Arguments for repeal of estimates the additional costs in separate cells and must be Association and the Califor- mately 3,000 of 9,000 third les Police Chief Charlie the death sentence, which are of housing death row inmates escorted at all times when nia Republican Party. strikers would be eligible for Beck, San Francisco District gaining traction, are based for life, given the length of outside their cells. sentence review if the mea- Attorney George Gascon, primarily on fi nancial con- the appeals process, would The initiative proposes Proposition 36, sure passes. Steve Cooley, Santa Clara County Dis- siderations rather than moral be moderate and “more than that felons whose death pen- Republican Los Angeles trict Attorney Jeffrey Rosen, opposition. Avoiding the high offset by the savings gener- alty is converted to life in Three Strikes District Attorney supports the NAACP Legal Defense costs of mandatory appeals ated by not having to house prison without the possibility Reform Act passage by saying, “The and Education Fund and processes that can run for hundreds of inmates on death of parole as a result of pas- Polls show Proposition punishment should fi t the the California Democratic sage of the measure would 36, which makes modest crime.” Conservative anti- Party. be required to work while changes in the three strikes tax activist Grover Norquist Opponents include: the STATEMENT EXPIRES ON OCT. 11, 2017. A in prison and have their pay law, is headed for passage by also supports passage calling California Republican Party, Public notices NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE- MENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO OCT. 11, deducted for debts owed to a signifi cant margin. Observ- the initiative, “tough on Keith Royal, president of the 2017. THE FILING OF THIS STATE MENT Continued from previous page DOES NOT IT SELF AU THORIZE THE USE victims’ compensation funds. ers note that support is large crime without being tough California State Sheriff’s As- IN THIS STATE OF A FIC TI TIOUS BUSI NESS It would also establish a because proposed changes on taxpayers.” sociation; and Carl Adams, NAME IN VIO LATION OF THE RIGHTS OF This business is conducted by a corpora- ANOTHER UNDER FED ER AL, STATE, OR $100 million “Safe California revise the law in ways that Opponents argue that president of the California tion. COM MON LAW (SEE SEC TION 14411 ET SEQ., Registrant has not yet begun to transact busi- Fund,” transferred from the could keep the current law’s the third strike is just that, District Attorneys Associa- BUSI NESS AND PRO FES SIONS CODE). ness un der the fi c ti tious name listed above. CERTIFICATION state General Fund over the deterrents in place, save the the fi nal offense in a pat- tion. Signed: I hereby certify that this copy is a cor rect copy RICHARD K. NASH next four years, to support state money and open more tern that shows a procliv- Marshall Smith of the origi nal statement on fi le in my offi ce. President grants to police and sheriff’s prison cells to the most seri- ity to commit crimes and can be reached at Statement fi led with the County Clerk of LARRY W. WARD, Riverside County on Oct. 4, 2012. departments and district at- ous offenders. a recidivist nature. If in- [email protected]. County Clerk FILE NO.: By: N. Medina, Deputy R-2012-11005 Pub. TC: Oct. 25, Nov. 1, 8, 15, 2012. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES ON OCT. 4, 2017. A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE- STATEMENT ATTENTION Historic District has MENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO OCT. 4, The following person is doing busi ness 2017. THE FILING OF THIS STATE MENT as FULL SPECTRUM DESIGN, FULL SPEC DOES NOT IT SELF AU THORIZE THE USE DESIGN, FULL SPEC, 25460 Rim Rock Rd., IDY BUSINESS fi ve applicants IN THIS STATE OF A FICTI TIOUS BUSI NESS Idyllwild, CA 92549, Riverside County. Mailing NAME IN VIO LATION OF THE RIGHTS OF address: P.O. Box 3431, Idyllwild, CA 92549. ANOTHER UNDER FED ERAL, STATE, OR ERIC JOHN PRANAUSK, 25460 Rim Rock Rd., OWNERS ... COM MON LAW (SEE SEC TION 14411 ET SEQ., Idyllwild, CA 92549. By Marshall Smith of this week, he added. BUSI NESS AND PRO FES SIONS CODE). This business is conducted by an Individual. CERTIFICATION Staff Reporter Once eligibility is deter- Registrant commenced to transact busi ness I hereby certify that this copy is a cor rect copy Did you know? un der the fi c ti tious name listed above on Oct. mined, Herron said 3rd Dis- of the origi nal statement on fi le in my offi ce. 8, 2012. • You are required to fi le a DBA (Doing The Idyllwild Downtown trict Supervisor Jeff Stone’s Signed: LARRY W. WARD, ERIC PRANAUSK Historic District is closer office would vet and ap- County Clerk Business As), also called an FBN Statement fi led with the County Clerk of By: N. Lewis, Deputy to having a working board point the district’s members. Riverside County on Oct. 19, 2012. Pub. TC: Oct. 18, 25, Nov. 1, 8, 2012. (Fictitious Business Name), statement with the FILE NO.: and design guidelines ap- “Then they organize as a R-2012-11462 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME county when you start a business. proved and in place, ac- board, establish their bylaws NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT STATEMENT EXPIRES ON OCT. 19, 2017. A • Your DBA expires after 5 years, and you cording to Keith Herron, and officers and then go The following person is doing busi ness as NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE- WOOLEY’S, 54274 N. Circle Drive, Idyllwild, CA county historic preservation on to approve the design Strange but true MENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO OCT. 19, need to refi le. 92549, Riverside County. Mailing address: P.O. 2017. THE FILING OF THIS STATE MENT DOES offi cer, who said they have guidelines and recommend Box 80, Idyllwild, CA 92549. LAWRENCE JAY Mike Edwards, one of the founding members of NOT IT SELF AU THORIZE THE USE IN THIS The Town Crier can fi le your DBA for you, ALLEN and PAMELA MAUDE ALLEN, 54540 STATE OF A FIC TI TIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN recieved applications for all them to county planning.” N. Circle Drive, CA 92549. the British band Electric Light Orchestra, met with VIO LATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER saving you from the paperwork hassle and This business is conducted by Husband fi ve board seats. The historic district has UNDER FED ER AL, STATE, OR COM MON LAW & Wife. (SEE SEC TION 14411 ET SEQ., BUSI NESS AND the time and gas it would take to go to the “Now we have to verify been a major project en- an untimely death decades after he left the group. In Registrant commenced to transact busi- PRO FES SIONS CODE). ness un der the fi c ti tious name listed above in that all are still interested couraged by Stone to both CERTIFICATION County Recorder’s Offi ce. 2010, as Edwards was driving in the rural southwest November 2001. I hereby certify that this copy is a cor rect copy of and that they live within protect Idyllwild’s historic Signed: Call Sandy at (951) 659-2145 or stop by the origi nal statement on fi le in my offi ce. of England, a farmer lost control of a 1,300-pound PAMELA M. ALLEN three miles of the district core and preserve its ambi- Statement fi led with the County Clerk of the Town Crier, 24945 Village Center Dr. LARRY W. WARD, as required by the constitut- ance. Riverside County on Oct. 11, 2012. bale of hay. This wheel-shaped bale rolled down a County Clerk FILE NO.: (offi ce open Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. ing ordinance,” Herron said. M a r s h a l l S m i t h By: J. Gonzalez, Deputy R-2012-11153 hill and over a hedge, and just happened to smash Pub. TC: Oct. 25, Nov. 1, 8, 15, 2012. from 9 am to 5 pm.) Confirmation of interest c a n b e r e a c h e d a t NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS NAME should be completed by end [email protected]. into the van that Edwards was driving. Page 20 - Idyllwild Town Crier, October 25, 2012 Idyllwild Service Directory

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By Mimi and Hootch 65 years ago - 1947 15 years ago - 1997 Barely 6 months old, Baby Girl Faith Town Crier wound up The Hemet Unified was found curled up in a ball, outside its first year of publication, School District was debat- in the cold, shivering and close to death. written, mimeographed and ing protecting gay students Every rib in her body was visible. mailed from the Maxwell from discrimination and She spent almost a week in the hos- home. News was brought harassment on campus. pital because she had parvo and was left right to the front door as When asked their opinion to die. the Maxwells did not have a by the Town Crier for the Baby Girl Faith has telephone. “Town Talk” column, all a foster home now four interviewees said they that made a small 60 years ago - 1952 supported the idea. sacrifice and brought Disaster struck an elderly her into their home couple, Mr. and Mrs. James 10 years ago - 2002 to help her to become Bowlin, when their Thomas Almost 400 signatures healthy and adopt- Mountain cabin burned to were collected by The able. the ground. But friends and Citizens Committee on Please consider neighbors quickly rallied to Unification in support of helping us save an- donate shelter, furnishings the idea of creating one other life. Faith will and clothing. Volunteers governing body for the be available for adop- turned out to rebuild the three water districts on the tion in a few weeks. couple’s home. Hill. Paws up to our beloved min pin Malachi. This se- nior love bug fell in love with not one but two female 55 years ago - 1957 5 years ago - 2007 teacup chihuahuas and won the hearts of the humans Town Crier real estate C a l t r a n s b e g a n a too. We love you Malachi. ads offered “View Lots, $763,000 street-widening $200,” “Large Wooded Es- project around the dan- Hi. I’m Tammy. Published Oct. 28, 1982: cartoon by Ernie Maxwell. I’m known as one tates, $1,995,” and a “Partly gerous horseshoe curve in of the “sun god- furnished cabin on Straw- 40 years ago - 1972 we’re not finished yet.” Mountain Center on High- desses” at ARF be- berry Creek, $4,500.” The Grey Squirrel, pre- way 243 near Highway 74. cause most days viously a fixture in Fern 35 years ago - 1977 you can find me 50 years ago - 1962 Valley Corners, moved to a A $30,000 chlorinator 1 year ago - 2011 sitting in the win- Hill folk were urged to new building in downtown was added to the Fern Valley Officials from Idyllwild dow, or curled up come to the Sabin polio Idyllwild. Inez Johnson, pro- Water District system. Gill Arts attended the Idyllwild in a ray of sun- vaccine clinic to get one of prietor, posted an apologetic Johnson, general manager, Water District meeting to shine on the floor. those miraculous cubes of sign: BPWUWNFY. Transla- said the chlorine would not discuss the school’s future When you come sugar. tion: “Be patient with us; affect the water’s taste. construction plans. home I will only have eyes and ears for you. I can do a little two-legged dance or simply curl up in your arms. IDYLLWILD And I always find room to snuggle behind you on your favorite chair. I am a 1-1/2-year-old min pin mix. I love to play with other small dogs, and I’m friendly with DENTAL BUILDING big dogs. Not so sure about the feline crowd though. Serving the community’s I absolutely love to walk on the leash and I’m doggy door trained. Do you have a sunny spot for me? dental needs with gentle ARF has many cats and dogs available for adop- professionalism for over 20 years. tion or fostering. Go to www.arfidyllwild.weebly. com and click on Petfinder. All pets are spayed, neutered, and current on shots. ARF is open 10 a.m.- 659-5011 4 p.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays. Call (951) 659-1122 or email [email protected] for ap- After Hours pointment on any other day. Call 652-2744 Creature corner is sponsored this week by Roxi du Dog who has found her forever home. To sponsor the column, Heber G. Dunn, D.D.S. Bryan L. Dunn, D.D.S. call Shane Fender at the Town Crier, 659-2145. 54805 North Circle Dr. Subscribe to the Town Crier and SAVE! Check out the savings for two-year subscriptions! ■ YES! Sign me up for a subscription to the Town Crier today! (Please check your preference below. If you are ordering an on-line subscription be sure to include your e-mail address.) n IN RIVERSIDE COUNTY n Add an online OUT-OF-COUNTY n Add an online Get Access to Daily n $17 for 6 months subscription* n $20 for 6 months subscription* News Coverage and the Paper Online! n $29 for 1 year for only $5! n $33 for 1 year for only $5! n $54 for 2 years — That’s 18% off the regular subscription price! 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Continued from page 1 When, after many falthering starts, a new glimmer of light came with the possibility of the county purchasing the Friends of the Idyllwild Library — attended. 3rd Dis- and remodeling the former Cornet building, expanding trict Supervisor Jeff Stone acknowledged in his dedicatory library fl oor space from the old library’s 1,000 square feet remarks, “The ones who led this effort were the Friends to 4,000. of the Library.” Then the Friends worked with architects and Stone to The Friends have played a pivotal role from the late 1990s ensure the building refl ected Idyllwild and the community’s to the grand opening Tuesday, Oct. 23. With dedication and needs. As Friends President Adele Voell said after assurances from Stone that he’d get this done, “I told him I had 10 years more to live and wanted to see this in my lifetime. It took four. And you see what we’ve got — the library we Sports wanted that is really going to work.” Continued from page 15 Friends presented a check for $32,500 to Stone and the county to keep the library open six days Above, the Chil- Slayers face the Idyl Beasts and the Kryptonite challenge a week for 40 hours. Voell noted there are not dren’s Room in the the Blizzards. many libraries today that can keep those hours. library features Stone thanked the many who helped make this small scale furni- Division Standings $2.5-million project possible then said, “Ladies ture and whimsi- Wins Losses Ties and gentlemen, this is your library.” cal decor. Dragon Slayers 8 0 1 And as the ceremony concluded, Local Color Left, Local Color Blizzards 4 5 0 sang with right in the middle of the library, performs in the Kryptonite 3 4 2 “Everybody Ought to Know What a Library Is.” lobby. Idyl Beasts 0 6 3 Idyllwild Librarian Shannon Ng said that the fi rst books had already been checked out during the Photos by 11 and Under Division grand opening. Jenny Kirchner On Tuesday, Oct 16, the Dr. Dunn and Dunn Oompa Loompas plalyed the Ninjas in a close all game. The Oompa Loompas Kilo Reynosa played great defense and scored a Advertise your business or service in the goal. The Ninjas played hard all game and goalie Nicole Cochrane stopped several tough shots, which helped the Ninjas win 3-2. On Friday, the Dr. Dunn and Dunn Oompa Loompas took on the Ninjas again. This time the Oompa Loompas got an early goal from Chayton Kenyon and held the Idyllwild Phone Book lead most of the game. With just seconds remaining, The Ninjas’ Elsie Fisher tapped in a loose ball that was in front of the Oompa Loompas goal. Her score knoted NEW for 2013! the game which ended tied 3-3. 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