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Idyllwild Fire Commission reviews cur- Brown’s budget rent budget, good so far. See page 10 in balance Chamber of Commerce More funds for education Chamber director responds to litigation. By J.P. Crumrine See page 10. message. Editor The proposed budget is about $4.7 billion more Mayor Max ov. Jerry Brown re- than the current year. Both Community turns out for leased his proposed the growth and the abil- offi cial’s festivities. G2013-14 budget last ity to be balanced is the See photos page 15. week. The $97.7 billion result of state voters ap- budget is balanced and proving Proposition 30 in provides a $1 billion reserve IA Theatre November’s election and a for future years. recovering economy. “Aloha, Say the Pretty Girls” “California today is The Governor’s budget presented this weekend. poised to achieve some- Rugby players and guests arrive at The Rustic Theatre on Sunday afternoon to watch projects about a $1 billion See page 19. thing that has eluded us for reserve at the end of the ”Red, White, Black and Blue,” an award-winning documentary about the tough game of more than a decade — a fiscal year. In November rugby. Players and families attended the ICF showing. Before the event, they played in the ARF speaker budget that lives within 2012, the Legislative Analyst snow and went sledding. Photo by Jenny Kirchner Monica Dietrich, animal its means, now and for projected a $1.9 defi cit. communicator, speaks to many years to come,” the The difference is due to governor said in his budget humans Saturday. See Budget, page 10 See page 19. ICF 2013: It’s a wrap By Marshall Smith Staff Reporter MORE INSIDE: First break Inside See photos, pages 12 & 14 More on the rugby team visit A E ...... 18 CF 2013 played out with some & and photos, page 22 Calendar ...... 5 weather challenges, bitter cold and in commercial some snow and fog, but the festival ICF 2013 awards & photos, Churches ...... 9 I page 23 Classifi eds ...... 24 buzz among fi lmmakers and audience Crossword ...... 26 was warm and glowing. burglary cases Horoscope ...... 26 Festival Director Stephen Savage at ence was that audience-driven Q and every opportunity credited Chairman A’s fi lled the intervening time. Lodging ...... 9 By Marshall Smith observed activity around 4 Masthead ...... 6 Phil Calderone’s many contributions “This is a good problem to have, a in raising the bar for this year’s festival choice viewers make,” he said. “Far be it Staff Reporter a.m. Thursday, Jan. 10, that On the Town ...... 18 indicated criminal intent. Public notices ...... 27 — from increasing the number of fi lms from me to truncate what may be one screened from 67 to 100, for the overall of the most enjoyable times they are t a Friday, Jan. 11, “We have no doubt they Real estate ...... 15 meeting of Idyllwild were in the process of com- Services ...... 28 quality of movies screened, for adding having — the afterglow of an enjoyable new categories (foreign and amateur), experience.” Abusiness owners, called mitting a burglary,” Clear Sudoku ...... 26 and for the smooth scheduling of the He noted that Astrocamp’s Galaxy to discuss recent commercial said. The target was the Weather ...... 2 fi lms among the three venues, includ- Theatre proved a successful venue. “The burglaries, Hemet Station twice-burgled Village Hard- ing the Galaxy Theatre, this year’s new overall attendance was great,” he said. “As Special Investigations Super- ware. venue at Astrocamp. High as the Sky,’ the Audience Choice visor Sgt. Wallace Clear spoke Deputies gave chase as In an “Overall, I think it was a great suc- winner, screened there, attracting 60 plus about a break in the case. the vehicles sped out of EMERGENCY cess,” said Calderone. “I received endless people and enough votes to win the prize. Beginning in late October town, one in the direction compliments from people, all fi ve days, The Astrocamp staff, Larry Kawano and 2012, six commercial burglar- of Pine Cove and the other go to particularly admiring the quality of the Chris Malott, was great, going out of their ies have occurred in Idyllwild toward Mountain Center. idyllwild fi lms.” way to help us. The theatre itself was and one at the Lake Hemet Ice on the highway created Calderone noted that some com- great — totally dark with great picture Market at Lake Hemet. a dangerous chase and the towncrier.com plained that scheduling ran too tight and sound. They even upgraded their According to Clear, station vehicles escaped. between fi lms. But he observed that fi lms projector in time for the festival.” deputies patrolling Idyllwild Clear noted that ad- in each two-hour time slot contained Digital screening at the Rustic, an in the hours during which ditional deputies were dis- no more than 90 to 103 minutes of improvement that puts IFC on a par previous burglaries had oc- patched to monitor all Hill scheduled content. He said the differ- See ICF, page 22 curred, spotted two vehicles exits (Highways 243 and 74). (see accompanying photo- He stated the vehicles were graphs on page 2). Deputies See Burglaries, page 2 Page 2 - Idyllwild Town Crier, January 17, 2013 Heavy smoke alerts residents to smoldering fi re

By J.P. Crumrine Editor

On Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, at approximately 4 a.m., Idyllwild Fire Protection District was dispatched to a structure fi re in the 26000 block of Saunders Meadow Road, near Crestview Drive. The Incident Commander was Idyllwild Capt. Jim Reyes. Upon arrival at the scene, personnel found Friday morning, Idyllwild Fire and Riverside County Fire the residents outside of responded to a call of a structure fi re on Saunders Meadow the house. Apparently they It took approximately Rd. and Crestview Dr. Residents awoke to the smell of smoke, awoke from the smell of 90 minutes to completely which they traced to the basement fi lled with smoke. Above left, smoke and traced it to the locate, expose and extin- fi refi ghters removed the layers of concrete, brick and wood fl oor A silver late-model Dodge Magnum (top) and Toyota Camry basement, which was then guish the smoldering fi re with chrome rims were captured by surveillance cameras. engulfed in smoke. Fur- and render the occupancy from the fi replace and ceiling of the basement, creating a large Courtesy of Riverside County Sheriff’s Department ther investigation found a safe for the residents. hole to dowse the beams below with water. small fi re underneath the One member of the Photos by Jenny Kirchner people had theories about fireplace — between the household had smoke in- Burglaries who the criminals were, no fi rst fl oor and the basement halation and was treated Continued from page 1 one in town seems to have ceiling. See Fire, page 8 any idea who these burglars News of record not seen leaving the Hill, are. He also said the same according to subsequent vehicles had been involved both vehicles were covered Anyone with informa- Fire log cal aid. deputy reports. in the previous commercial by sticker (car dealer) sig- tion regarding any of these Jan. 8 — Medical aid, Station Lt. Dean Agno- burglaries. nage, so deputies were un- burglaries are asked to con- Hill fi re stations respond- Highway 243 near Vista letto said he believes the The vehicles are described able to make positive plate tact Investigator Robert- ed to the following calls, Grande Station. vehicles are still on the as a late-model Dodge Mag- identifi cation. son at (951) 791-3400 or Monday to Monday, Jan. 7 Jan. 9 — Smoke scare, Hill and that the criminals num station wagon, silver in The Sheriff’s Department Sheriff’s Dispatch at (951) to 14, 2013: Meadow Drive, Idyllwild. are local. He urged locals color, with no luggage rack. urges residents to be cau- 776-1099. Jan. 9 — Trafffi c colli- to report sightings of these A similar vehicle in Pine tious. Take pictures, obtain M a r s h a l l S m i t h Idyllwild Fire Department sion, highways 243 and 74, vehicles. Cove has such a rack and plate information, but do not c a n b e r e a c h e d a t and Ambulance Mountain Center. Clear told the merchant has already been cleared by confront vehicle drivers. [email protected]. Jan. 8 — Walk-in medi- See Record, page 12 group that an operation has the department. The other been in place for a month to vehicle is a late-model Toyota Strange but true identify and apprehend these Camry, also silver in color, The works of Agatha Christie have been Idyllwild Weather criminals. But he noted that with after-market chrome translated more times into other languages than From the National Weather Service unlike recent residential bur- rims. those of any other author in history. Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday glaries, where many towns- Clear said the plates of 1/17 1/18 1/19 1/20 1/21

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It is not just cold or nippy out, it has how Medicare works with Here’s who pays fi rst in been downright frigid for the last fi ve days. other insurance coverage, various situations: TemperaturesTemperatures in the teensteens and a wickedwicked windwind that mademade such as a group health plan If you have retiree insur- it feel much colder had me putting on my hat, warmest from a former employer ance (coverage from a former gloves and zipping up my jacket. or union. It’s an important job), Medicare pays fi rst. When it wasn’t snowing out, I enjoyed taking photos Watching the sun set from Idyllwild County Park. issue because it determines If you’re 65 or older, have of the ice-covered peaks above town and just rambling Photo by Bruce Watts whether your medical bills are group coverage based on you around town. paid correctly and on time. or your spouse’s current em- One thing I learned is that you cannot use touchscreen prevents me from pulling up the hood of my jacket in If you have Medicare and ployment, and the employer controls while wearing fl eece gloves. Since everything on wet weather. other insurance, always be has 20 or more workers, your my camera is designed for fi nger touch, I found that I There are millions of hats out there, and fashion over sure to tell your doctor, hos- group plan pays fi rst. (If the could not even turn on the camera without taking off function seems to be the rule. But when you live in a mile pital, and pharmacy. company has fewer than 20 my gloves. high mountain town, you should wear your hat whenever When there’s more than employees, Medicare pays This, of course, limited my shooting to a few minutes at you are outdoors in winter. one insurance payer, certain fi rst.) a time. When I mentioned this to a friend, he mentioned Finally, I am always looking for good viewpoints for rules determine which one Your group plan also pays that there are specially made gloves for touchscreens. photographing landscapes and sunsets. Saunders Meadow pays fi rst. This is what’s called fi rst when you’re under 65 Someone else, who overheard or conversation, pulled out Road, near the transfer station, is one of my favorites. If “coordination of benefi ts.” and disabled, have group a pair and showed them to me. you are looking west from the hairpin curve, you will see The “primary payer” pays coverage based on your or a I should have known that if there is a need for some- a pile of boulders in front of you. On the left is a narrow what it owes on your bills fi rst family member’s current em- thing, some manufacturer will make a product to fi ll the trail leading down to a lower lookout point. The views — and then sends the balance ployment, and the employer need. Fingerless sun gloves for Pacifi c Crest Trail hikers are best looking toward Garner Valley and back toward to the “secondary payer” to has 100 or more employees. is a prime example of even the smallest niche product Tahquitz Peak. pay. In some cases, there may (Medicare pays first if the being made to fi ll a need. Pine Cove Park on Marion Ridge is another good spot also be a third payer. company has fewer than 100 Another difference about the last week was when the to shoot sunsets. Follow the short trail to the left and you The primary payer pays up employees.) sun came out between snow showers, it really did not will come to some large boulders. From this spot, you’ll to the limits of its coverage. If you have Medicare be- warm up all that much. As long as you were standing in have many good views to the north and west. Just be The secondary payer only cause of end-stage renal dis- the wind, it was about as cold as it gets in the Southern careful if you have kids with you when climbing around pays if there are costs the ease, your group plan pays California mountains. on the rocks. primary insurer didn’t cover. fi rst for the fi rst 30 months This brings up another category of winter gear that I The road out to the Nature Center offers great views But keep in mind that the after you become eligible for have not talked about lately — winter hats. The fact is that and there are two benches right behind the Nature Center secondary payer (which may Medicare. Medicare pays fi rst you lose a lot of heat through your head when you are out that offer good views as well. be Medicare) may not pay all after this 30-month period. in cold weather so you need a good hat to help you keep of the uncovered costs. Medicare may pay second warm. Maybe your new year’s resolutions If your employer insur- if you’re in an accident or I always recommended something made of wool. Merino ance is the secondary payer, have a workers’ compensation wool is my fi rst choice, then fl eece with a windstopper should include helping your dog you may need to enroll in case in which other insurance membrane. The wind block should at least cover your become a better family member! Medicare Part B before that covers your injury or you’re ears as they are particularly susceptible to chill. Positive Reinforcement Dog Training insurance will pay. (The Part See Medicare, page 27 I also try and wear hats that are not so bulky that it now in Pine Cove Enroll today, begin classes this week

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The staff of Nature’s Wisdom Restaurant would like to $ 39 acknowledge the passing of Do you know what you paid 2per gallon Anna Bieleckî, the owner of • No Regulatory Fee Nature’s Wisdom Restaurant. for propane in 2010 and what • No Diesel Surcharge • No Junk Fees Anna went home to be with her Lord you are paying today? and Savior Jesus Christ on Jan. 13. If our competitorscompetitors areare willing to matchmatch our price, We would like to thank the community for all the support we have received why were you not getting their best possible price for during this time. being their good customer for as long as you purchased Nature’s Wisdom Restaurant will their propane and services? continue to be open to serve the community the delicious soup, WE TREAT YOU AS OUR BEST CUSTOMER EVER! sandwiches and strudels that Anna was known for. (951) 925-2163 3308 West Florida Ave. Hemet, CA 92545 Page 4 - Idyllwild Town Crier, January 17, 2013 Obituary Mountain folk Jim Kurz On Sunday, Jan. 13, Jim Kurz passed away in mid-November 2012. He Idyllwild resident Anna Bi- had been diagnosed with cancer in May. elecki, owner of Nature’s Jim and his wife Linda were together for 60 years. Wisdom Restaurant, passed They went together for three years while at Fullerton away. High School, were married in 1955 and celebrated their Our condolences ex- 57th anniversary in September. Jim began working early, tend to Anna’s family and at 7, collecting bottles from his neighborhood. friends. He worked at Knott’s Berry Farm in the print shop. Disneyland then came calling and he was with them for approximately 25 years. He created the printshop there, Blackbirds drink and bathe, too, despite the icy conditions which and over the years started a number of concessions there made it more diffi cult. Photo by Doris Jean Lombard in the Magic Shop and Frontierland. During the time, he mentored many teens and young adults — including Steve Martin — leaving Disneyland in 1967. Meanwhile, Linda worked her way up in the ABC Unifi ed School District from aide to assistant to the district superintendent. Always entrepreneurs, he and Linda ended up in Idyllwild for 14 years where they owned and operated a gift shop, Timber Ridge, with a variety of collectibles. Jim had been a very accomplished golfer with an 8 handicap. He became disenchanted with it because of the extreme behavior of some fellow golfers. His great love was fi shing because “you never have a bad day fi shing.” He enjoyed the calmness, watching the Huell Howser, the well known Californian television personal- clouds, identifying duck calls, etc. — just relaxing. He ity, passed away on early Jan. 7. Howser introduced many people fi shed at Lake Hemet, catching and releasing. Another to the special places and features in California. In July 2010, he of his interests was gadgets; he had an avid interest and came to Idyllwild for the fi rst Lemon Lily Festival. Here he poses Saturday’s sunset from Fern Valley displayed an array of deep knowledge of weather, with four weather stations at his with Town Crier Publisher Grace Reed. File photo warm colors beneath a crescent moon. Photo by Careena Chase house. He is survived by his wife Linda; daughters Gretchen of Yorba Linda, Karen of Fullerton; son-in-law Craig; and grandchildren Hannah and Grant. The Kurzes loved Idyllwild, making many friends and acquaintances. Linda currently lives in San Jacinto. A Great Massage at a Great “Try Me” Price. Winter 30% to Advance Muffler Sale! 50%OFF • MUFFLERS Florida Ave. Hemet Auto Care Plaza KAREN GEORG • CONVERTERS Lyon Ave. (Behind Harbor Freight Tools) Certifi ed/Insured Massage Therapist • HIGH PERFORMANCE X

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For the Idyllwild Arts & LHMWD office, 26385 Fair- Hall, 54400 North Circle Dr. board room, 25945 Hwy. 243. Entertainment Calendar, see view Ave., Hemet. • Community meeting, 2 to • Mountain Non-fiction “On the Town,” on page 18. • Forest Folk, 5:30 p.m., 4 p.m. “The Goldspotted Oak Writers Group, 7 p.m., for in- Town Hall, 25925 Cedar Borer in Idyllwild,” Town Hall. formation and address, call Wednesday, Jan. 16 Street. • Idyllwild Gay Potluck, 6 Larry Kueneman (951) 659- • Idyllwild Rotary Club, • High Valleys Water District, p.m. Email pinkiemeringue 2567. 7:30-9 a.m. American Legion 6 p.m. HVWD office, 47781 @yahoo.com for location. Post 800, 54360 Marion View Twin Pines Rd., Twin Pines. Tuesday, Jan. 22 Dr. • Narcotics Anonymous, Sunday, Jan 20 • Valley Quilters Guild, • Town Crier News Meet- 7:30 p.m. Spiritual Living Cen- • Peace Meditation Prac- 9:30 a.m. 305 E. Devonshire, ing, public welcome, 8:30 a.m., ter, Church of Religious Sci- tice, 10 a.m. Tibetan Buddhist Hemet. Oma’s, 54241 Ridgeview Dr. ence, 26120 Ridgeview Dr. (the Dharma Center, 53191 Moun- • Alcoholics Anonymous, • Creekside Writers, 9 a.m.- Courtyard Building). tain View, Pine Cove. noon. St. Hugh’s Episcopal noon. Call 659-2844. • Occupy Idyllwild stand Church, 25525 Tahquitz Dr.; • La Leche League, 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 18 and discuss with the 99 per- AA Open Meeting & Big Book Call 659-8321. • Fern Valley Water District cent. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Town Study, 6-7 p.m., Spiritual Liv- • Lemon Lily Festival plan- board meeting, 9 a.m. FVWD center at “Harmony” monu- ing Center, Church of Religious ning session, 10 a.m., Idyllwild board room, 55790 South Cir- ment. Call Sue at (909) 228- Science, 26120 Ridgeview Dr. At its Jan. 9 meeting, the Idyllwild Rotary President Steve Nature Center, Hwy. 243. cle Dr. 6710. (the Courtyard Building). Espinosa (right) thanks Nancy Layton and Idyllwild Fire • Garner Valley Book Club, • Cancer Support Group for • Alcoholics Anonymous • Hemet Unified School Chief Patrick Reitz for their program on the Idyllwild Fire 10:30 a.m., Call 659-6049 for women and men, 9:30 a.m. to Book Study (closed) meeting, District board meeting, 6:30 Auxiliary. Photo by Jean Dores location. 11:30 a.m., St. Hugh’s Epis- noon, Idyllwild Water District, p.m. HUSD offices, 1791 W. • Alcoholics Anonymous, copal Church, 25525 Tahquitz 25945 Hwy. 243; 5 p.m., Ran- Acacia Ave., Hemet. noon. St. Hugh’s Episcopal Dr., For information, call cho Encino Mountain Club, • Celebrate Recovery, Church, 25525 Tahquitz Dr.; 6 Deanna (951) 659-8104. 45915 Orchard Road, Poppet Christ-centered 12-Step Study • California Department of pointment. 659-2717. p.m., Spiritual Living Center, • Idyllwild Play Group, Flat, across from CAL FIRE meeting, 6:30-8 p.m. Former Forestry and Fire Protection • Idyllwild Library, 54401 women only, 26120 Ridgeview 10:30 a.m. Call Jenny Stepien Station 6. Morning Sky School, 29375 (bark beetle issues), 8 a.m.-5 Village Center Dr., Strawberry Dr. (the Courtyard Building). at (760) 445-6325 or e-mail • Teen Group, 1:30 p.m. Hwy. 243, Mountain Center. p.m. Monday-Friday. Moun- Creeek Plaza, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. • Community Church [email protected] for Spiritual Living Center, Church Call 659-0097 for informa- tain Resource Center 25380 Monday, noon-8 p.m. Tues- Guild, noon. Church, 54400 information and location. of Religious Science, 26120 tion. Franklin Dr., 659-3335. day, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednes- North Circle Dr. • Alcoholics Anonymous, Ridgeview Dr. (the Courtyard • Chamber of Commerce, day, noon-5 p.m. Thursday • Awareness Meditation noon. St. Hugh’s Episcopal Building). Wednesday, Jan. 23 54325 North Circle Dr., 12-3 and Friday, and 10 a.m.-4 Group, 5-5:30 p.m. Spirit Church, 25525 Tahquitz Dr.; • Al-Anon “Mixed Nuts” • Idyllwild Rotary Club, p.m. Monday-Saturday. 659- p.m. Saturday, 659-2300. Mountain Retreat, 25661 Oak- Pick-a-stick candlelight, 7:30 open meeting, 6-7:30 p.m. 7:30-9 a.m. American Legion 3259. • Idyllwild Nature Center, wood St. Call 659-2523. p.m. Idyllwild Community Spiritual Living Center, 26120 Post 800, 54360 Marion View • Idyllwild HELP Center, 25225 Highway 243, 9 a.m.- • AWANA for ages 3 to fifth- Presbyterian Church, Manse Ridgeview Dr. (the Courtyard Dr. 26330 Highway 243, 9 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. graders, 5:45-8 p.m. Idyllwild Alcove, Fellowship Hall, 54400 Building). • Town Crier News Meet- noon & 1-3:30 p.m. Tuesday- 659-3850. Bible Church, 54400 Pine Crest North Circle Dr. ing, public welcome, 8:30 Friday. 659-2110. • Idyllwild Transfer Station, Ave. • Feeding America, 3 p.m., Monday, Jan. 21 a.m., Oma’s, 54241 Ridgeview • Idyllwild Area Historical 28100 Saunders Meadow Rd, • Idyllwild Water District Chapel in the Pines, Mountain • Alcoholics Anonymous Dr. Museum, 54470 North Circle 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Thursday- board meeting, 6 p.m. IWD Center, distribution at the for- women’s meeting (open), 9 • Creekside Writers, 9 a.m.- Dr., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday Monday; Grinding Facility, 8 board room, 25945 Hwy. 243. mer Morning Sky School, on a.m. Spiritual Living Center, noon. Call 659-2844. & Sunday. Group tours by ap- a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. • Codependents Anony- Hwy. 243 26120 Ridgeview Dr., Contact • Awareness Meditation mous meeting, 7:30 p.m. Spir- • Celebrate Recovery, Christ- Betty (619) 895-0934 for loca- Group, 5-5:30 p.m. Spirit itual Living Center, Church centered 12-Step program. tion. Mountain Retreat, 25661 Idyllwild of Religious Science, 26120 BBQ 6-7 p.m.; Open Share • Alcoholics Anonymous, Oakwood St. Call 659-2523. Ridgeview Dr. (the Courtyard meeting 7-9 p.m. Former noon & 7 p.m. St. Hugh’s Epis- • AWANA for ages 3 to Building). Morning Sky School, 29375 copal Church, 25525 Tahquitz fifth-graders, 5:45-8 p.m. Hwy. 243, Mountain Center. Dr. Idyllwild Bible Church, 54400 Thursday, Jan. 17 Child care available. Call 659- • Idyllwild Community Pine Crest Ave. America’s Finest Family Camping & RV Resort • Alcoholics Anonymous 0097 for information. Meditation, Zen-style medi- • Alcoholics Anonymous, women’s meeting (open), 9 tation instruction at 6 p.m.; noon. St. Hugh’s Episcopal a.m. Spiritual Living Center, Saturday, Jan. 19 guided meditation at 6:30 Church, 25525 Tahquitz Dr.; 6 OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 26120 Ridgeview Dr., Contact • “Meditation: What are the p.m.; regular silent medi- p.m., Spiritual Living Center, Betty real purposes and benefits for tation from 7 p.m. to 8:30 women only, 26120 Ridgeview RV/TENT SITES • CABIN RENTALS • Women’s Bible Study, 10 you?” with Dr. Renate Caine p.m. at the Loft meditation Dr. (the Courtyard Building). a.m.-noon. Chapel in the Pines and Carol McClintic, 10 a.m.- space in the Courtyard Build- • Codependents Swimming • Horseback riding Church office, 29430 Hwy. 243, noon. Caine Learning Center, ing, 26120 Ridgeview Drive, Anonymous meeting, 7:30 Mountain Center. 54385 Pine Crest Ave. please contact Valerie Kyo- p.m. Spiritual Living Center, Fishing • Recreational Activities • Alcoholics Anonymous, • Alcoholics Anonymous, shin Velez for more informa- Church of Religious Science, noon. St. Hugh’s Episcopal noon. St. Hugh’s Episcopal tion at (951) 392-6507 or 26120 Ridgeview Dr. (the Store • Cafe • WiFi Church, 25525 Tahquitz Dr. Church, 25525 Tahquitz Dr.; [email protected] Courtyard Building). • Lake Hemet Municipal 7:30 p.m. Community Pres- • Chamber of Commerce, 6 Video Games • Entertainment Water District meeting, 3 p.m. byterian Church, Fellowship p.m., Idyllwild Water District Community service hours Certain amenities are seasonal HEMET VALLEY MORTUARY ANNUAL SITES • MONTHLY Dignified • Caring • Professional RATES • GROUP EVENTS We own and operate our own crematory • Complete Funeral Arrangements and Cremation Services • Pre-Arrangement Counseling (951)659-4137 • Out-Of-Town Arrangements • Riverside National Cemetery [email protected] Lic.# FD 833 Finer Service At Lower Cost Matthew & Vicki McWane 403 N. San Jacinto St. (951) 658-4433 • Hemet, Calif. 92543 Page 6 - Idyllwild Town Crier, January 17, 2013

Initial thoughts Mr. Funny Guy by Chris Fisher

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We have one elementary school, sponsoring a community meeting to Website: idyllwildtowncrier. com no public high schools, but one great private discuss the presence of the Goldspotted high school, which concentrates on the artistic oak borer amidst our local forest. So far When to reach us disciplines. only one has been confi rmed. If more OFFICE HOURS No, I’m not going to enumerate a census of are here, the possibility for a devastating 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Hill businesses, but we should acknowledge our environmental disaster exists. Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. three gas stations, but zero purveyors of “fast food” While we won’t be able to confi rm Closed Weds., Sat. & Sun. from national chains. whether more have migrated here until DEADLINES MONDAY To get to double digits, we have to count more spring, it behooves us all to learn more News Items — 10 a.m. than 50 volunteer groups. While some, such as the about what can be done. Classifi ed Ads — Noon local Isaak Walton League chapter and the 39ers A second effort involves policing our Display Ads — Noon have faded, others are still strong after many years, community. The growth of property u even decades. crime has been staggering in the past Grace Reed Publisher Here in Idyllwild, we live differently than friends 15 months. A group of businesses are and family closer to sea level. We’re higher and discussing what options and alternatives J.P. Crumrine Editor more distant. could be taken to enhance the local Halie Johnson When I fi rst moved here, the Internet helped public safety. this week. Production Manager me maintain a connection to the “real” world. I’m not advocating vigilantes, although some Finally, on page 7, both of this week’s colum- u While those digital connections have improved would prefer that approach. I’m encouraging nists tackled the same subject — gun violence. Marshall Smith greatly over the years of my residence, my focus all of us to be more vigilant. The Sheriff’s Only Conor O’Farrell lives full-time here. Dr. Staff Reporter has grown less distant and more concentrated on Department has released photos of the pos- Alberto Manetta has a second home in Idyllwild. Sandy Burns where we call home. sible thieves’ vehicles. Take a look (see page Yet both felt compelled to write on the same Classifi ed, Legal & While I have no rigorous data to confi rm this 2). Have you seen these cars somewhere on topic. Service Directory Sales assertion, I fi rmly believe Idyllwild and the more the Hill? If so, call the Sheriff’s offi ce. Let me stress, that our columnists choose their James Larkin broadly defined “Hill” are havens for helping I am optimistic that we’ll stop this prob- own topics. I do not tell anyone of them what Production, Circulation humans. lem and turn it around. Not because I see a to write. Shane Fender Advertising Sales I can’t believe how many volunteer groups we “Lone Ranger” or hero on the horizon, rather So the cumulative effect of these three “syn- Nancy Layton have. I know some people feel I write too much I believe we all share these ideas and goals. chronicities” creates optimism that collectively we Dolores Sizer and of little merit regarding these groups, but I Finally, Idyllwild Fire Department is creating will confront and over come these three public Bookkeeping am always in awe of our friends’ and neighbors’ an auxiliary to help with duties, other than safety issues because living on the Hill breeds Wayne Parker willingness and capability to “just do it them- fi re fi ghting. The fi rst organizational meeting success. Newsstands selves.” is 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24. J.P., Ed i tor Careena Chase Please don’t misunderstand. I am not suggesting Now back to the numbers. So, three new op- Jenny Kirchner that, given our isolation, living here should produce portunities for residents, even part-time friends Apology Barbara Reese Photographers residents who are indolent and befuddled. But we to get involved in our community. “Three” is It’s belated but it’s sincere. During the Christ- u seem much more organized, invigorated and much a prime number and a single digit. mas and New Years’ holidays, the Town Crier was Contributors: less motivated by pecuniary incentives. I have frequently said that one letter-to-the- closed two days each week. That delayed the paper, Sheila Boynton • Renate Caine Just this week, the Idyllwild CinemaFest com- editor represents 10 or 20 readers with similar we thought, just two days, from Wednesday to Jack Clark • Mike Esnard pleted its fourth year — bigger than ever. There perspectives. Friday. Chris Fisher • Sally Hedberg were more fi lms to see at more venues and they This week, that commonality of goals was However, unexpectedly, our former printer Conor O’Farrell • RMRU Dolores Sizer • Bob Smith were much better fi lms, according to many pa- demonstrated several times. For example, look closed, and developing working relationships with Dave Stith • Bruce Watts trons. Sure, some people made some money, but at the Great Blue Heron photographs on page the new printer who is located in San Marcos u similar to the August Jazz Festival, the essentials 32. Three separate photographers saw the bird, was more diffi cult during the holidays. Please read your ad. were crafted by volunteers. took time to take a photograph and then to We are sorry for the inconveniences and assure We assume no responsibility My rambling comes to a point. Last week, share it with the Town Crier. our readers and advertisers that we have returned for errors after fi rst insertion. I encouraged some to volunteer for two local The same thing occurred with sunset photos. to the normal schedule and are fi nding our asso- The IDYLLWILD TOWN county-related programs — the CSA 36 Advisory Three different people submitted sunset shots ciation with the new printer to be improving. CRIER (USPS 635260) is pub- lished weekly for $29 per year in county and $33 per year out How to get a letter pub lished of county by the IDYLLWILD Readers write TOWN CRIER, P.O. Box 157, The Town Cri er wel comes letters re fl ect ing all opin- 54295 Village Center Dr., Local weather ment’s report is “not avail- sources, or at least indicate ions. Letters should be con cise and to the point. They Idyllwild, CA 92549. Periodical data able.” That data never fi nds that precise totals are them- should be no long er than 400 words. 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Letters may be sub mit ted in person, by mail, by This newspaper is printed days with signifi cant mois- fax (659-2071) or by e-mail ([email protected]). on recycled paper. ture totals when the depart- percent lack that vital amenity. Idyllwild Town Crier, January 17, 2013 - Page 7 Town talk Guns and violence: Two opinions By Dolores Sizer How has the cold weather affected you? Today’s Health Issues Off the leash By Alberto Manetta, M.D By Conor O’Farrell Gun violence as a public health problem Guns and violence make a bumpy ride … … A number of years ago, when I was learn- A recent article in the Journal of the ing to kayak, I was surfi ng with my boat at American Medical Association from Jan. 7, La Jolla shores. While paddling through the 2013, was a strong motivator and the basis surf a large wave broke over me, I was try- of the topic of this month’s column. ing my best to back-surf toward the shore, It seems that the present approach to the rather uncontrollably I have to admit. decrease of gun violence is misguided. We After the wave played itself out, I heard a are mostly talking about gun control when we should be man yelling at me from the shore, he was angrily calling Mary Moore Lucie Stenseth talking about gun violence. me every name in the book, screaming at me to “get the Vice president of Girls Executive, MLS Offi ce Gun control or gun ownership is a very narrow aspect fu** outta here.” I gestured apologetically from my boat Scouts Idyllwild of this issue and triggers passionate reaction from many and paddled out back through the surf. Idyllwild “My pipes froze. I am going people. On the other hand, if we would treat gun violence As I paddled out, two young boys, ages 10 or 11 “I have had no hot water for through propane like crazy.” as another type of public health problem, the approach probably, also began cussing me out from atop of their three days.” would be based on solid data and it would involve a surfboards, also telling me to “get the fu** outta of here,” variety of approaches. just like their father on shore. Gun violence should be approached by clearly research- I remember thinking, where did these boys get the idea ing and fi nding answers to social, cultural, educational, that is was acceptable to talk like this to a 50-year-old behavioral, mental health and product-safety issues in- man. The answer was self-evident. volved in this matter. The solutions would be based on For those who need statistics to support truths so obvi- solid data. The tactic, so far, has been limited to legislative ous that a blind eunuch could see, boys who are exposed approaches affecting high-capacity magazines, rapid-fi re to violence in the home are up to ten times more likely weapons, a heterogeneous (state-by-state) approach to to perpetuate violence as they grow older. Children are waiting periods before purchase of a fi rearm, background sponges, they soak up everything; anyone who has raised checks and registration of fi rearms just to name few. children knows this to be true. The focus on car accidents was not on automobile And yet, as Vice President Biden met with video game ownership, although it seems reasonable to think that manufacturers last week, manufacturers insisted that there the fewer cars on the road, the fewer the opportunity for is no correlation between the playing of violent video Lou Bacher Ed Pyncomb accidents. The focus was on making cars better prepared games and violent acts by the children who play them. Retired Idyllwild Property Man- to tolerate impact, make the occupants safer by the use Video game manufacturers take no responsibility for the Idyllwild agement co-owner of seatbelts and airbags, safety glass, better outside lights, effects their products have on children who sit, unsuper- “Half of my pipes have been Twin Pines better design of highways including safer merge zones, vised in some basement, killing people in a virtual world frozen. We have propane “My wife is the boss. We better exit and access ramps and speed control. for fi ve hours a day. and fi rewood, so the dogs have had a lot of frozen Engineering improvements were not all of the dimen- Video game sales are expected to top $60 billion in are comfortable.” pipes to tend to.” sions to this issue. Educational approaches including the revenue in 2012. I can see why the industry wants to danger of drunk drivers and driving without seatbelts keep the party going. were addressed. Legislative approaches about permissible The vice president also met with the National Rifl e As- alcohol levels, more punitive penalties for drunk drivers sociation recently. It was no surprise that their stance was Holiday closings and changes made by the Department of Motor Vehicles that the abundance and availability of fi rearms, especially for licensing were also implemented. high capacity automatic weapons, has nothing to do with Hill businesses and institutions that will be Little has been done about the fear factor used by the the recent spike in random public killings. closed Monday, Jan. 21, to observe Martin Luther gun industry and others to increase the number of guns By the way, if I die of cancer, it has nothing to do King Jr.’s birthday: sold. Although the murder rate in the U.S. is at the low- with fact that I’ve smoked for almost 30 years. Area post offi ces Idyllwild Water District est it has been in more than 50 years, people consistently Gun advocates want us to believe that we need as- BBVA Compass Pine Cove Water District buy a large number of guns because of the risk of death sault rifl es to protect ourselves in the event that our own Fern Valley Water District Riverside County offi ces or serious injury by assailants. government decides to turn on us. I’ve got news for you, Hemet Unifi ed School Town Hall This is despite available data showing a decrease of risk the military has predator drones, it has tanks and highly District U.S. Forest Service and the fact that most homicides occur among people accurate missiles. Idyllwild Library who know each other and not by strangers. Other than Our government has enough armaments to invade all police offi cers and security personnel, concealed weapons of Europe, we have nuclear weapons for God’s sake; do These will be open: are carried because of fear of an attack. Only four states you really think that an automatic rifl e is going make a Fairway Market Mount San Jacinto in the U.S. in 1970 allowed people to carry a weapon difference? The days of soldiers hiding behind rocks and Fern Creek Medical Center State Park without given a specifi c reason. trees while shooting each other with rifl es are gone. If the Idyllwild Health Center Pine Cove Market Liberal concealed weapons laws are now legal in 40 U.S. government wants you dead, an automatic weapon Idyllwild Pharmacy Town Crier states, indicating that, with no data to support, people will buy you about 30 seconds more of life. Idyllwild Grinding Station Village Market now live in more fear. This is an opportunity for an Nobody seems to want to clutter up their doorstep Idyllwild Transfer Station educational intervention. with blame; better to sweep the blame to the street or See Health, page 27 See Leash, page 27 Forest Furniture Gallery Art by Local Artists Unique Gifts, Lanterns Door Beads Jewelry, Wood, Wall Art, Gail Qi (951) 659-5066 Pottery, Owner Rustic LOCATED UPSTAIRS IN THE FORT Reasonable Furniture Clothing • King or Queen Size Korean Blankets Prices! & Antiques Open Friday - Monday • 54225 N. Circle Dr. “Upstairs in the Fort” Lamps • Oriental Art • Gourmet Foods • Herbs • Import Gifts (714) 717-9447 • http://forestfurnituregallery.com Page 8 - Idyllwild Town Crier, January 17, 2013 Tartaglia pleads Business owners meet guilty, sentenced about burglaries

By Marshall Smith referred to in the sentence By Marshall Smith local merchants would de- Staff Reporter documents. Staff Reporter termine how many nights Police arrested Tartaglia for which the patrol could Alfredo Tartaglia, 26, of on Friday, Dec. 22, after he Around 25 Idyllwild be hired. Idyllwild pleaded guilty to attacked two older men at business owners and con- Current discussion also one felony count of assault the Chevron gas station in cerned residents met for involves augmenting that of a person by force and Idyllwild. Witnesses say the the second time on Fri- patrol with private citizen was sentenced to three years attacked was unprovoked and day, Jan. 11, to devise a surveillance patrols on the With temperatures below freezing, roads have been slick and in state prison, according that Tartaglia was acting er- coordinated response to nights the security firm is to John Hall, senior public ratically and appeared to be very icy. Lindsey Day of Idyllwild was driving on Highway 243 recent commercial bur- not working. information specialist for under the influence. Both glaries. Organizers said a patrol around 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10. About one mile north of the Riverside County District victims had to be transported Organizers discussed a presence would keep crimi- Franklin Drive, Day rounded a corner, hit ice and rolled her Attorney’s Office. The plea to hospitals as a result of number of possible sce- nals off guard and help white GMC down an embankment. Idyllwild Fire and Riverside and sentencing took place their injuries. Neither knew narios, including hiring deter more burglaries. County Fire had to extract her through the broken windshield. on Thursday, Jan. 10. Part Tartaglia nor why they had a private armed response Hemet Station Special Idyllwild Fire Medic 626 transported Day to Desert Regional of the sentence considered been attacked. security firm to patrol Investigations Supervisor Medical Center with minor injuries. Tartaglia’s prior prison time Email Marshall Smith at during the early morning Sgt. Wallace Clear spoke Photo by Jenny Kirchner within the last five years, [email protected]. hours these burglaries have to the group about a pat- occurred. tern of burglary attempts Patrol advocates say an every two weeks or so, and Fire account would be estab- always around the same lished at the local BBVA Continued from page 2 hours, 4 or 5 a.m. Compass Bank to which Merchants plan to meet at scene. No other injuries merchants could contrib- again to finalize arrange- were reported. ute to fund the security ments for volunteer patrols The fire was extin- patrol. and contracting a private guished using approx. 250 The fund has already security firm. gallons of water. No dam- been seeded with a $1,000 Marshall Smith age estimate was available dollar contribution. The can be reached at at the time of the incident, contribution levels from [email protected]. according to Idyllwild Fire Chief Patrick Reitz. IFPD responded with Additional mutual aid that heat with wood and eight personnel on two units CAL FIRE were can- propane to have a working engines, one ambulance celed prior to their arrival carbon monoxide detec- and a command unit. Riv- on scene. tor. erside County/CAL FIRE IFPD reminds everyone J.P. Crumrine can be Pine Cove Station 23 also to have working smoke reached at jp@towncrier. responded with an engine detectors, and for those com. and three staff personnel.

According to CHP Officer Chris Blondon, around 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 8, Christine Cook, 31, of Idyllwild was SCREENWRITING WORKSHOPS traveling south on Highway 243 near Lake Fulmor when she With Pam Pierce, STUMP hit gravel, over-corrected and lost control of her 2000 Toyota co-founder of CineStory Camry. Idyllwild Fire transported Cook, who complained of 16 weeks - Eight 3-hr. meetings every back pain, to Desert Regional Medical Center. Highway 243 other week. Intensive, Interactive, GRINDING was down to one lane of traffic for about 90 minutes while the Involving, Personalized scene was cleared. Photo by Jenny Kirchner FREE INFORMATION MEETINGS Attend either: Saturday, Jan. 19, 2-3:30pm Dave Sandlin Almost All of the News – All of the Time or Tuesday, Jan. 22 6-7:30 pm at the idyllwildtowncrier.com Idyllwild Public Library Meeting Room (951) 659-3528 Choices: BEGINNING TOOL KIT – 10 students max. Dr. Patricia James The basics – see if screenwriting feels Accepting New Patients right for you! FIRST DRAFT – 3-6 students. Storylines, Internal Medicine outlines & scripts – learn mainly by doing. & Primary Care THE NEXT DRAFT – 3-6 students. Find University Park Village out how to approach the next draft and 36-921 Cook Street, Ste. 102 DO IT! Palm Desert, CA 92211 YOU’VE ALWAYS WANTED TO TRY Located on the corner of – THIS WINTER, IT’S TIME!!! Please RSVP or if you can’t attend, let Cook and Gerald Ford me know your questions, interests: (760) 836-9066 [email protected] or call 310-968-0086 ACCEPTING MEDICARE & MOST INSURANCES All Workshops $250 (payment schedules Scheduling appointments now & individual consultations available) Idyllwild Town Crier, January 17, 2013 - Page 9 Bald eagles seen again at Lake Hemet

By J.P. Crumrine San Bernardino Mountain sighted during the December late March or early April. are scheduled for Saturday the San Jacinto Ranger Dis- Editor counts. count. Besides the two lo- Cold temperatures did morning, Feb. 9 and March trict (apoopatanapong@fs. “At Lake Hemet Saturday, cal eagles, fi ve eagles (three not deter eagle activities. 9. No experience is needed. fed.us or (909) 382-2935) During the U.S. Forest 20 folks came to watch the adults and two juveniles) Quite a few volunteers saw Signing up ahead of time is for more information. Service’s second bald eagle birds. Both male and female were observed near Big Bear their very first bald eagle, unnecessary — just show up To view the resident pair count of the 2012-13 season, birds were spotted. We didn’t Lake; two adult eagles were according to the Forest Ser- at the designated time and of eagles in Garner Valley, a pair of adult eagles was have to wait. I found the seen at Lake Arrowhead; vice press release. Volunteers location, dress warmly, bring stop by the Forest Service’s observed adding to their nest birds right away,” said Anne one adult eagle was seen at had to bundle up due to the binoculars and a watch. Lake Hemet Day Use Area at Lake Hemet. Poopatanapong, San Jacinto Silverwood Lake; and two recent cold spell. Lake Hemet volunteers and just peer across the lake. Despite frigid temper- Ranger District biologist. eagles (one adult and one During the count period, should plan on meeting at The birds are often flying atures, almost 200 hardy “The birds seem to be adding juvenile) were at Lake Per- volunteers in Big Bear braved the Lake Hemet Market at overhead fi shermen and/or volunteers turned out to to the nest platform that was ris. single-digit temperatures 8:30 a.m. for orientation. sitting in trees above the help count our magnifi cent built in the fall. So that is During the winter, the after it “warmed up” from Contact Poopatanapong at picnic area. national birds at several good. We just saw them fl y- number of bald eagles in zero degrees overnight. Even Southern California lakes. ing and perching — overall Southern California increases though much of Big Bear About 22 counters were at a great day.” as the resident eagles are Lake was covered with ice, Lake Hemet Saturday morn- A grand total of 12 eagles joined by eagles that have eagles were seen around the ing, Jan. 12. More than 60 (nine adults and three juve- migrated south to fi nd food. pockets of open water where went to Silverwood Lake niles) were observed at the Migrating eagles typically ducks were clustered. and another 60 were at Lake lake areas during the one- begin arriving in the area in The two remaining bald Churches and Spiritual Perris. The rest attended the hour count. Only eight were late November and leave in eagle counts for this winter Centers Directory of Idyllwild Goldspotted oak borer town meeting Jan. 19 Chapel in the Pines Christian Fel low ship Interdenominational, Pastor Wally Boer. Sunday Worship Service & Sunday School, 10am By Marshal l Smith Pre s e n t e r s a t t h e m eet - f u rt h er a re a con t a m i n a ti on spr ead.Wer e the beetle to plus Weekly Studies. Call for info, 659-0097, 659-2038. Staff Rep orter i n g a re key s c i e n ti s t s , p ro - d oe s n o t occ u r. reach urban residential International Healing Rooms of Idyllwild First 3 Tuesdays., 5-7pm fessional responders and And since the avail- areas with large stands 659-5255 • On Hwy 243 at Morning Sky School in Mountain Center. A public meeting about policy mak ers. At pr esent ability of pr ofessional r e- of ornamental oak such the arrival of the highly t h e re i s n o s p ray o r tre a t - sponders and scientists t o as Pasadena, c osts of tr ee Christian Science Church destructive Goldspotted ment that can arrest the identify infected trees is removal and decimation 25970 Cedar St. at River Drive, 659-2511. Sunday school, oak bor er tak es plac e fr om a dv a n ce of t h i s pe s t on ce i t limited, citizen observers 10 a.m.; Service 10 a.m.; Wednesday meeting, 7 p.m. of property values could Christian Science Reading Room, in church building, open to 2 t o 4 p.m., Satur da y, Jan. a rrives i n a n a re a . S c i en ti s t s and reporters are vitally r each int o the billions of the public, Wednesday through Friday, 2 - 5 p.m. 19, at To wn H all. b e lie ve it was t r ansp orted to important. dollars. Unchecked, the The purpose of the Idyllwi l d i n fi re wood f ro m This meeting is im- Goldspott ed oak bor er has Community Presbyterian Church m e eti n g i s to i n f o rm re s i - i n fe s te d p a rt s of S a n Di ego portant for any who o wn the potential t o mo v e up 54400 N. Circle Dr. 659-2935 • Rev. Richard Olson den t s , l a n d a n d h om e own - County. Because there is property that hosts oak t h e Pac i f i c Coa s t to O regon Sunday Worship – 9:30 a.m. er s , a bo ut t h e po ten ti a l for no current treatment or tr ees. At this point, educa- and Washingt on. Celebration: 5th grade & under during worship ~ damage to Hill oaks and natural predator for the tion of the public about Check your post of- Child care available • Wednesday: Men's Breakfast – 6:15 a.m. p ro pe rty this beetle could beetle, meeting organiz ers transporting fir ew ood and fic e mailboxes for mailers Idyllwild Bible Church c a u s e . It h a s a l re a dy k i ll e d wi ll a ppe a l to re s i den t s for identifying beetle-infested about the meeting. 25860 Highway 243, Pastor Tim Westcott. 90,000 oaks in San Dieg o h e l p i n i den ti f yi n g i n fe s te d trees is the only weapon M a r s h a l l S m i t h A Family Friendly Bible Based Fellowship. 2 Services Sunday Worship & Nursery Care, 9 a.m. County and cause d mil lions tr ees. Onc e infest ed, tr ees in the arsenal to tamp c a n b e r e a c h e d a t Sunday Worship, Nursery Care & Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. Mid-week Bible Studies & Youth Groups. of do ll a r s i n d a m a g e . s h o u l d be rem ove d s o t h a t further the oak borer’s mar shal l@townc rie r.c om. Hymn Singing 6:30 p.m. 2nd Sunday Call Church Offi ce for Information. 659-4775 Queen of Angels Roman Cath o lic Church 54525 N. Circle Dr., P.O. Box 1106, Idyllwild, CA Father Charles E. Miller Mass Schedule: Tues.-Fri. 8:30 a.m.; Sat. 4 p.m.; Sun. 8 a.m. + 10 a.m.; Confession: Sat. 3:30 p.m. or by appt. 659-2708 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.) Alhatti Private Christian Resort The Bluebird Cottage Inn Phone (951) 659-4471 A private Christian setting • Lodging, Weddings, Conferences on 3 ac. • www.thebluebirdcottageinn.com • Dogs welcome Spiritual Living Center 23551 Hwy. 243 • (951) 659-2066 • www.alhatti.com 26905 Hwy. 243 • (951) 659-2696 Idyllwild Religious Science 26120 Ridgeview Dr. (the Courtyard Building) 659-3464. Dr. Betty Jandl. 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The number of one was easy, not about any against Roy mission used most of its Jan. health benefits. ambulance transports in problems.” The chief was 8 meeting to review its bud- Revenues were about calendar year 2012 was 309, hoping the audit could be By Marshall Smith how to resolve the situation. get status through November $340,000 or only 20 per- about 33 percent greater completed in the next four Staff Reporter Neither Carlson nor Roy did 2012 and conduct a short cent of the projected total. than the average over the weeks. so, according to chamber discussion of its 2011-12 This excludes the $425,000 previous eight years. Reitz announced that an The lawsuit filed ostensi- directors. audit. property tax advance from While the commission organizational meeting for bly by David Roy against the The next action, ac- After five months of the Riverside County, which will was comfortable with the the district’s fire auxiliary Idyllwild Chamber of Com- cording to chamber direc- fiscal year, Idyllwild Fire be repaid from December projected year-end totals, has been schedule for 7 merce, as directors and as tors, was the filing of the Department has spent about and January property tax Reitz told them that fuel p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, at individuals, has been costly referenced lawsuit. These 47 percent of its projected receipts. Chief Reitz had and utility costs were all the IFPD Fire Station. to date, for the defendants details are all available at budget. Total expenditures already reported that about up substantially, but he was Commission President in court fees and now, for the Riverside County Su- through November were $250,000 had been withheld negotiating new contracts. Jeannine Charles-Stigall an- Roy, in penalties. perior Court website (www. about $800,000, of which from the December pay- The agency’s 2011-12 nounced that the regular At issue is $1,400 alleg- riverside.courts.ca.gov) in nearly 70 percent ($563,000) ment. This is about half of audit has not been com- second-January meeting, edly owed Roy for services the civil case report, case was for salaries and ben- the advance, and the remain- pleted and Reitz said he and scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. he provided before last July’s number HEC 1202489. efits. der is expected to be repaid financial consultant Nancy 22, has been cancelled. The dedication of his monument The suit, according to Commissioner Dr. Charles from the January receipts. Layton had already spoken next regular meeting will be “Harmony.” The chamber chamber directors, has re- “Chip” Schelly asked about Ambulance income has with Rogers, Anderson, Mal- Tuesday, Feb. 12. paid for the sealant Roy ap- quired considerable time the surge in health care costs been strong so far this year. ody and Scott, LLP, the San J.P. Crumrine can be plied, but claims it did not to acquire counsel, respond compared to last fiscal year. In five months the depart- Bernardino accounting firm, reached at jp@towncrier. hire Roy to do the work. to plaintiff’s many motions, Fire Chief Patrick Reitz ex- ment has collected more and planned another phone com. At a Dec. 20 hearing, the has proved costly in required judge in one phase of the court and attorney fees and litigation was scheduled to has preoccupied directors, hear Roy’s motion to com- all of whom are employed or Pine Cove water in solid financial shape pel additional interrogatory have their own businesses. responses from defendant The litigation has pre- Water production continues falling and Chamber Director Mike occupied the chamber this Lackey. Because Roy failed fall, but the group is now By Marshall Smith coming projects].” Holldber tion has declined every year owned by the two districts. to appear, the judge subse- moving forward again. Last Staff Reporter said he would contact the since 2006. Morphett wanted positive quently denied Roy’s motion week, chamber directors other two water districts to Holldber said district identification of the trench and granted Lackey’s request unveiled a new initiative, Pine Cove Water Dis- see if they were interested wells were holding up well, and of PCWD plans to use for sanctions in the amount the 2013 Visitor’s Choice trict General Manager Jerry in being part of the pipe with static measuring well a generator at the district’s of $1,000. Roy has 30 days Awards Program, in which Holldber reported to his purchases. number 10 down only two treatment plant as the sole to pay the money or the Idyllwild visitors vote for board that the district is Holldber also reported feet. He also noted that re- source of electrical power court will issue a writ of the business they most en- in solid financial shape, that December’s water pro- cent prolonged cold weather for that area. execution. joyed during their time in with $265,000 in liquid duction of 1,900,120 gallons has started to affect some of McCullough’s response According to people who Idyllwild. reserves as of Dec. 31, with was in line with previous the district’s wells. provided a sketch showing have attended court ses- Directors will reveal more 57 percent of projected fis- two years — 75,000 gal- Finally, at the Wednes- the trench location, prom- sions, Roy has appeared in details at their next meeting. cal 2012/2013 revenues yet lons less than December day, Jan. 9, board meeting, ised a final “as built” draw- court seemingly uninformed The annual winner will re- to be received. 2011 and 85,000 more than President Tom McCullough ing and staking of trench about his responsibilities in ceive a gift basket, plaque, Holldber plans to buy December 2010. read a copy of his reply corners. He also indicated the suit as plaintiff. shared business-card-sized pipe needed for future dis- Total 2012 water produc- to Idyllwild Water District PCWD had made no de- Roy, in his pleading pa- banner on the chamber trict projects at today’s tion was 31.2 million gallons, President Allan Morphett’s cision regarding portable pers, acknowledges there website front page for one prices with some of the the lowest level in the past Dec. 12 letter questioning standby generators. was no contract for him to year, and a free chamber present revenue. “We have decade, nearly 27 percent less trenching conducted by M a r s h a l l S m i t h do the work. Nevertheless, one-year membership. the money,” Holldber said. than the maximum produc- PCWD field personnel in c a n b e r e a c h e d a t he alleges in court papers, The lawsuit continues “I’ll buy all the pipe [for up- tion in 2004. PCWD produc- Dutch Flats, property jointly [email protected]. that he should be paid for to unfold with next actions his time and services. His scheduled for early Febru- claim for payment is based ary. Budget 2012-13. The administration where its underlying ex- $41 billion, a $2.7 billion in quantum meruit, a legal Carlson had previously forecasts that the state’s penditures and revenues are (nearly 5 percent) increase term meaning “for reason- stated he was not represent- Continued from page 1 general fund budgetary bal- roughly in balance. With from this year. And state able value of work per- ing Roy in this suit. But cur- ance will be $1 billion at the exception of education higher education programs formed.” rent court papers now show the governor’s higher rev- the end of 2013-14 under funding, the remainder of will receive an additional The chamber had previ- he is seeking remuneration enue forecasts and anticipa- the governor’s plan. state general fund spending $1.3 billion, a 13.6 percent ously invited Roy, or his for advice he is providing tion of greater savings. The budget contains reflects a baseline budget. increase. legal adviser, Ken Carlson, Roy and for reviewing docu- major proposals in educa- This means that state sup- From the 2007-08 fiscal who is an attorney and ments that Roy is filing in Overall tion, including a new for- ported program and service year to 2011-12, state educa- former chamber president, the suit. Governor’s budget re- mula for financing schools, levels established in 2012-13 tion funding declined $9.3 to come to its offices, sub- M a r s h a l l S m i t h quest builds on the state and additional general fund generally continue ‘as is’ in billion, from $56.6 billion mit an invoice for the work c a n b e r e a c h e d a t budget approved in June resources for the public uni- 2013-14.” to $47.3. Next year’s funding Roy performed and discuss [email protected]. 2011, which means it “keeps versity systems. The package level is $56.2, nearly equal the cuts made last year and also presents options for Education to the level six years ago. adds new ones.” expanding Medi-Cal under Education, both K-12 “I’ll believe it when the Trivia test Specifically, the governor the federal health care re- and higher, will see ad- check is available,” said skep- Food & Drink: What kind of plant does the flavoring proposes $138.6 billion in form law. ditional funds this year tical Bill Sanborn, Hemet saffron come from?

general fund and special According to the Legisla- compared to the reductions Unified School District

Crocus flower Crocus fund spending in 2013- tive Analyst’s Office, “The of previous budgets. The trustee. “I just don’t know Answer: 14, up 4.5 percent from state has reached a point K-12 funding proposal is See Brown, page 12 Idyllwild Town Crier, January 17, 2013 - Page 11 Idyllwild Botany By Dave Stith Idyllwild County Park fl ora update … This afternoon I spent about two hours moseying around lower Strawberry Creek, upstream from the bridge crossing on High- way 74. I did not go far, nor did I intend to. The route up the creek from the highway is no less daunting than the route down from A map of Idyllwild County Park from Tom Chester and Dave the grotto. There is a use trail that goes a short distance up from Stith’s web page (http://tchester.org/sj/fl ora/idyllwild_park. the highway to some very pretty pools inhabited by trout, html) describing the park’s fl ora. but beyond there, it is tough going. Perhaps when there Photo courtesy of Dave Stith is less water fl ow in the stream, it is possible to traverse Two of the dominant species were yucca and chaparral the boulders, avoiding the steep slopes and tangle of whitethorn. They were made even more conspicuous by vegetation. I had hoped to make it to the very steep part the fact that I was trying to avoid being stabbed by both of the canyon; but being on my own and unprepared for of them. However, at the boundary between the chapar- any misstep, I contented myself with a leisurely stroll. ral and riparian zone, I came upon a patch of dozens The beginning of the trail, which parallels the creek, of plants with dried split fruit-like purple clarkia. If that is lined with white sage and yerba santa. There is a fair is the identifi cation, they must make a beautiful display number of what I initially thought was holly-leaf red berry when they are all in full bloom. but may be holly-leaf cherry instead. There is also an Upon the return, I decided to make one more attempt abundance of Bigelow’s spike moss along the trail. There to reach the creek above the pools. It was there, as far is big berry manzanita, and I saw at least one Mexican as I am concerned, I made the fi nds of the day in one manzanita. I saw one very large dudleya. spot. There is a pool where a side drainage meets the The predominant trees appear to be sycamore and toyon main channel where I saw a very large fern. I suspected some with red berries still intact, although I did notice alders immediately I knew what it was, but I needed to see the and oaks as well. The alders are just beginning to bloom. sori [a cluster of spore-producing receptacles] on the A short distance up the trail from the highway, there is bottom of the leaves. I searched stem after stem but no a crumbling old stone masonry house. It must have been sori. Finally, I found one with sori that looked like tiny an idyllic place once; but now, it’s a magnet for graffi ti worms lined up along the leaf, the characterisitic of giant and discarded beer bottles. chain ferns. Beyond there, the trail angles toward the creek. I began Here is a calphotos photo by Keir Morse: Sue Parker and Pete Holzman spent the weekend studying and to see some suspicious looking bare brown twigs that I http://calphotos.berkeley.edu/cgi/img_query?enlarge=000 intentionally tried to avoid. Later I found one with leaves 0+0000+0208+1164 working while attending a really fun Steampunk Symposium of three still intact confi rming that there is poison oak Then when I turned around I saw what looked like a on the Queen Mary. Photo courtesy of Pete Holzman in the area. Fortunately in anticipation of just such an willow but still in full leaf even though it is winter. The encounter, I was wearing long pants and a long sleeved test was to crumple and smell one of the leaves revealing Trivia test sweatshirt that I changed out of immediately when re- the aroma of a California bay tree. turning to my car. I have seen both of those species before in the San Language: What does the Greek suffi x “gamy” mean As stated earlier, the route beyond the pools is not Jacintos but only on the rare occasion. in English?

obvious. I thought that maybe it would be easier to leave If you have any additional comments, observations, or

Marriage the creek and continue through the chaparral, but it was explanations related to local fl ora, contact Dave Stith at Answer: not to be. [email protected].

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Just before the Rustic doors opens for ICF 2013’s fi rst fi lm, Idyllwild fi lm buffs (from left) Nancy Borch- “Posey” stars and director, from left local Chris Pennock, ers, Sallie Warwick, and Annamarie Padula wait Sally Kirkland, and director Billy DaMota. expectantly. Right, the fi rst day crowd at the Rustic. Photo by Marshall Smith Roby Gray IDYLLWILD WATER DISTRICT Construction Co. General Contractor DECEMBER 2012 NEWSLETTER Fine Home Building • Remodels Decks • Additions • Doors • Windows IWD Mission Statement - (951) 659-3307 To provide reliable water & sewer service in a safe, cost-effective & P.O. Box 3227 Idyllwild, CA 92549 environmentally sound manner in accordance with the community needs. SLB 586585 Est. 1990

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Mayor Max celebrated his 12th birthday with about 100 of his closest friends, human and four-legged, on Sunday afternoon at the Nature Center. Many people brought their dogs to help Max celebrate and even the Nature Center’s bunny showed up to wish him well. Max greeted people and posed for pictures all through the festivities. Photos by Barbara Reese

Mayor Max and his manager, Phyllis Mueller, celebrated Max’s 12th birthday with the town at the Nature Center on Sunday afternoon.

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attended the AAI meeting at the Nature made several donations to the Idyllwild HELP Center and Happy New Year is fully committed to re- Center (from my Mayor Mobile) while establishing a Senior Center to the Spark of Love toy drives. Thank you community for Dearest Idyllwild Phyllis offered to provide some marketing in Idyllwild and is now a tax- everything you do to help! Community! assistance for upcoming AAI events exempt non-profit organization which are now posted for 2013 on the that can accept your donations. December 24 and 25. On the evening of the big night (the Here are the highlights for the very AAI web site, www.artinidyllwild.org. If you would like to help create 24th) and throughout the wee hours of the 25th, I helped festive and wonderful holiday month of Definitely, check out this web site and the new Senior Center, we Santa deliver presents and Mini Me’s to children. It was a December! mark your calendars for these fantastic would love to have you join our long and wonderful night of giving. I was ready for a nap and slept well during the day of the 25th. I love Christmas, events! With my advanced sniffing group. You can also help by December 5. A Christmas Carol. I sending your donation to Forest and I love helping Santa and bringing good cheer and capabilities, I deduced that Phyllis had attended The Friends of the Idyllwild Folk at PO Box 260, Idyllwild, happiness to everyone I encounter. At the end of the day pet a cat during the meeting. Whom can I Library production of A Christmas Carol CA, 92549. Thank you for your on the 25h, I retired my Santa suit until next year! talk to about this? ;-) performed by Duffy Hudson, well- help. It is greatly appreciated! known Broadway and film actor who did December 31. Jo’An’s New Year’s Party with Change an excellent job with this performance. I . Idyllwild Chamber of December 17 December 21. Idyllwild HELP Required. We closed out the year by attending the New was able to hear the performance from Commerce Mixer. I attended the Chamber Center Santa visit. I was invited Year’s party at Jo’An’s. Change Required was on fire that the Mayor Mobile, and on the break, Mixer at Merkaba. What fun, and a great to meet with Santa and the night with their musical performances! The party was so I was able to imbibe in more cheese. store. We made plans for the future and children at the Idyllwild HELP much fun. Thank you, Joann and Mike, for providing such Thank you, Library and Duffy! the new membership drive for Chamber Mayor Max and Rocky Raccoon make a VIP visit to the children Center. I loved seeing the kids, a wonderful venue for this delightful way to bring in the Rocky Raccoon, Mayor Max, and Pamela Allen of Wooley’s during members. We also purchased several of The Whitworth School, an excellent K-8 school in Orange, and it’s always great to be at New Year. We love you very much. . This was a big day for me. I December 7 one of many holiday visits by Mayor Max to Wooley’s, a great place to Christmas presents at Merkaba. Last but California. Carol Whitworth is the Executive Director. the HELP Center. They do attended four events in one day! I started not least, I was able to secure more cheese such a great job in every way. Throughout the month, we continued to support our favorite out in Hemet and participated in their shop! Thank you, Pamela and staff for my new raccoon. I love it!! during each of the photo opps. Yes, the Throughout the holidays, we charities on and off the Hill. This includes contributing fund-raiser to support three families who holidays have been very good to me. to many human and animal rights organizations. We, of lost their homes due to a recent fire. I course, continued our support of ARF. You can never do then attended the Children’s Tree Lighting Ceremony in was provided with a little more cheese. You can’t get too . Idyll-Beast meeting. I met with the too much to help animals! I love ARF so much. If you Idyllwild. The children were so cute in their performances much cheese during the holidays! December 18 Idyll-Beast to make further plans for the holidays, the Inspired by the Idyllwild know anyone that would like to adopt a pet or foster a and holiday outfits. I particularly loved the jumping Chamber, and planning a safari with the Idyll-Beast! Town Crier’s reporting on the pet or simply volunteer at ARF for a few hours a week, snowman in the performance of “Frosty the Snowman.” December 14. Rocky Raccoon and I were asked to make please contact ARF at www.idyllwildarf.com or call That was fun. By the way, he sheds more than I do!! We then attended the American Legion dinner (the food a VIP visit to the children of The Whitworth School, a Kenya safari of the Gilden’s, 951.659.1122. was excellent, thank you!). We then attended “A Wintry K-8 in Orange, California. This was so much fun, and all Zimmerman’s, and Buchanan’s, . Forest Folk Holiday Celebration. I Evening of Art” at The Spruce Moose. The Spruce Moose the kids tried petting me at once, which I loved! You can December 20 Mayor Max and the Idyll-Beast I and my staff wish you the best of everything in the New had a great time attending the Forest Folk holiday is a must-shop venue for all times of the year and a truly never get too much petting! We then attended the annual begin making plans for a safari Year and that all your dreams come true. I look forward fabulous art gallery and gift store. holiday party at Rancho Fruit Market in Temecula, very celebration potluck at Town Hall. I just loved the to seeing you in town. Please always stop by to say hello. dear friends of our family. I had more snacks and petting turkey, and Phyllis ate all the stuffing. Forest Folk on a budget! If you need any help of any kind, please call me at my December 8. We attended “An Isis Christmas” at the here too, and I know I was a big hit in my Santa outfit! office, 951.659.0283. Caine Learning Center. This was a wonderful set of performances by everyone involved, and on the break, I December 16. Art Alliance of Idyllwild (AAI) meeting. I Love always,

MAYOR MAX

Office of the Mayor of Idyllwild The Idyll-Beast and Mayor Max make a run for their lives on P.O. Box 1848 their “do-it-yourself” safari. Idyllwild, CA Fortunately, they did escape! 92549 Max, Rocky Raccoon, and the Mini Me’s visiting with the family of Hal Dahlstrom (far right) and Cindy Ifould-Dahlstrom (second from right). (C) Max. Here I am, poised and ready to go (C) Max. Resting after the Big Night of on the Big Night, December 24th, present delivery, we finished at 5:00 AM helping Santa deliver presents! on Christmas Day. Idyllwild Town Crier, January 17, 2013 - Page 17

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attended the AAI meeting at the Nature made several donations to the Idyllwild HELP Center and Happy New Year is fully committed to re- Center (from my Mayor Mobile) while establishing a Senior Center to the Spark of Love toy drives. Thank you community for Dearest Idyllwild Phyllis offered to provide some marketing in Idyllwild and is now a tax- everything you do to help! Community! assistance for upcoming AAI events exempt non-profit organization which are now posted for 2013 on the that can accept your donations. December 24 and 25. On the evening of the big night (the Here are the highlights for the very AAI web site, www.artinidyllwild.org. If you would like to help create 24th) and throughout the wee hours of the 25th, I helped festive and wonderful holiday month of Definitely, check out this web site and the new Senior Center, we Santa deliver presents and Mini Me’s to children. It was a December! mark your calendars for these fantastic would love to have you join our long and wonderful night of giving. I was ready for a nap and slept well during the day of the 25th. I love Christmas, events! With my advanced sniffing group. You can also help by December 5. A Christmas Carol. I sending your donation to Forest and I love helping Santa and bringing good cheer and capabilities, I deduced that Phyllis had attended The Friends of the Idyllwild Folk at PO Box 260, Idyllwild, happiness to everyone I encounter. At the end of the day pet a cat during the meeting. Whom can I Library production of A Christmas Carol CA, 92549. Thank you for your on the 25h, I retired my Santa suit until next year! talk to about this? ;-) performed by Duffy Hudson, well- help. It is greatly appreciated! known Broadway and film actor who did December 31. Jo’An’s New Year’s Party with Change an excellent job with this performance. I . Idyllwild Chamber of December 17 December 21. Idyllwild HELP Required. We closed out the year by attending the New was able to hear the performance from Commerce Mixer. I attended the Chamber Center Santa visit. I was invited Year’s party at Jo’An’s. Change Required was on fire that the Mayor Mobile, and on the break, Mixer at Merkaba. What fun, and a great to meet with Santa and the night with their musical performances! The party was so I was able to imbibe in more cheese. store. We made plans for the future and children at the Idyllwild HELP much fun. Thank you, Joann and Mike, for providing such Thank you, Library and Duffy! the new membership drive for Chamber Mayor Max and Rocky Raccoon make a VIP visit to the children Center. I loved seeing the kids, a wonderful venue for this delightful way to bring in the Rocky Raccoon, Mayor Max, and Pamela Allen of Wooley’s during members. We also purchased several of The Whitworth School, an excellent K-8 school in Orange, and it’s always great to be at New Year. We love you very much. . This was a big day for me. I December 7 one of many holiday visits by Mayor Max to Wooley’s, a great place to Christmas presents at Merkaba. Last but California. Carol Whitworth is the Executive Director. the HELP Center. They do attended four events in one day! I started not least, I was able to secure more cheese such a great job in every way. Throughout the month, we continued to support our favorite out in Hemet and participated in their shop! Thank you, Pamela and staff for my new raccoon. I love it!! during each of the photo opps. Yes, the Throughout the holidays, we charities on and off the Hill. This includes contributing fund-raiser to support three families who holidays have been very good to me. to many human and animal rights organizations. We, of lost their homes due to a recent fire. I course, continued our support of ARF. You can never do then attended the Children’s Tree Lighting Ceremony in was provided with a little more cheese. You can’t get too . Idyll-Beast meeting. I met with the too much to help animals! I love ARF so much. If you Idyllwild. The children were so cute in their performances much cheese during the holidays! December 18 Idyll-Beast to make further plans for the holidays, the Inspired by the Idyllwild know anyone that would like to adopt a pet or foster a and holiday outfits. I particularly loved the jumping Chamber, and planning a safari with the Idyll-Beast! Town Crier’s reporting on the pet or simply volunteer at ARF for a few hours a week, snowman in the performance of “Frosty the Snowman.” December 14. Rocky Raccoon and I were asked to make please contact ARF at www.idyllwildarf.com or call That was fun. By the way, he sheds more than I do!! We then attended the American Legion dinner (the food a VIP visit to the children of The Whitworth School, a Kenya safari of the Gilden’s, 951.659.1122. was excellent, thank you!). We then attended “A Wintry K-8 in Orange, California. This was so much fun, and all Zimmerman’s, and Buchanan’s, . Forest Folk Holiday Celebration. I Evening of Art” at The Spruce Moose. The Spruce Moose the kids tried petting me at once, which I loved! You can December 20 Mayor Max and the Idyll-Beast I and my staff wish you the best of everything in the New had a great time attending the Forest Folk holiday is a must-shop venue for all times of the year and a truly never get too much petting! We then attended the annual begin making plans for a safari Year and that all your dreams come true. I look forward fabulous art gallery and gift store. holiday party at Rancho Fruit Market in Temecula, very celebration potluck at Town Hall. I just loved the to seeing you in town. Please always stop by to say hello. dear friends of our family. I had more snacks and petting turkey, and Phyllis ate all the stuffing. Forest Folk on a budget! If you need any help of any kind, please call me at my December 8. We attended “An Isis Christmas” at the here too, and I know I was a big hit in my Santa outfit! office, 951.659.0283. Caine Learning Center. This was a wonderful set of performances by everyone involved, and on the break, I December 16. Art Alliance of Idyllwild (AAI) meeting. I Love always,

MAYOR MAX

Office of the Mayor of Idyllwild The Idyll-Beast and Mayor Max make a run for their lives on P.O. Box 1848 their “do-it-yourself” safari. Idyllwild, CA Fortunately, they did escape! 92549 Max, Rocky Raccoon, and the Mini Me’s visiting with the family of Hal Dahlstrom (far right) and Cindy Ifould-Dahlstrom (second from right). (C) Max. Here I am, poised and ready to go (C) Max. Resting after the Big Night of on the Big Night, December 24th, present delivery, we finished at 5:00 AM helping Santa deliver presents! on Christmas Day. Page 18 - Idyllwild Town Crier, January 17, 2013 On the Town Local Dining, Arts & Entertainment Arts & Entertainment Calendar A rt s & E n t e rt a i n m e n t C a l e n - “ L e s M i s e r a b l e s ,” 7 p. m . R u s t i c d a r l i s t i n g s a r e a t t h e d i s c r e t i o n o f T h e a t r e. Bec ky t h e e d i t o r. S u b m i t t a l f o rm s c a n b e H irsc h p i c k e d u p a t t h e To w n C ri e r. Tue sd ay, J a n . 2 2 o pens the F re e S e n i o r W i i , 1 0 a . m . - n o o n poetry We d n e sd ay, J a n .1 6 To w n H a l l . r eadings at A d u l t Yo g a w i t h Tr i n e B i e t z , 9 - “ L e s M i s e r a b l e s ,” 7 p. m . R u s t i c 1 0 a . m. To w n H a l l . T h e a t r e. the Writt en H o j o R e y n o l d s , 6 : 3 0 - 8 : 3 0 p. m . Imag e sho w I d y l l Aw h i l e. We d n e s d ay, J a n .2 3 at Parks “ L e s M i s e r a b l e s ,” 7 p. m . R u s t i c A d u l t Yo g a w i t h Tr i n e B i e t z , 9 - Exhibi- T h e a t r e. 1 0 a . m. To w n H a l l . tion C ent er “ L e s M i s e r a b l e s ,” 7 p. m . R u s t i c T h u r s d ay, J a n . 1 7 T h e a t r e. on F rida y I C R C S p e a ke r S e r i e s , W i n e & ev ening at C h e e s e R c e p t i o n , 5: 3 0 p. m. T h u r s d ay, J a n .2 4 I d yll wild S p e a ke r Je n n i f e r G e e, 6 p. m . “ L e s M i s e r a b l e s ,” 7 p. m . R u s t i c Arts. I d y l l w i l d N a t u r e C e n t e r. T h e a t r e. F o re s t F o l k M o v i e N i g h t & Po t - l u c k F e a t u r i n g “ T h e K i n g s Fr i d ay, J a n. 2 5 S p e e c h,” 5: 3 0 p. m . To w n K r a f t y K i d s A rt C l a s s w i t h H a l l . We n d y Wa t t s , 2: 3 0 -3: 3 0 B e e r Ta s t i n g w i t h B l a c k M a r ke t p. m .; A d u l t Yo g a w i t h Tr i n e B re we ry o f Te m e c u l a , 6 : 3 0 B i e t z , 5 - 6 p. m . To w n H a l l . p. m . I d y l l Aw h i l e. W i l l y B . , 5 : 3 0 - 8 : 3 0 p. m . A rri b a ’s . “ L e s M i s e r a b l e s ,” 7 p. m . R u s t i c T h e a t r e. S a t u r d ay, J a n . 2 6 “ C l i m b i n g Ta h q u i t z R o c k ,” H i s - Fr i d ay, J a n . 1 8 t o ri c a l E x h i b i t , 1 1 a . m . - 4 p. m . K r a f t y K i d s A rt C l a s s w i t h I d y l l w i l d A r e a H i s t o ri c a l M u - We n d y Wa t t s , 2: 3 0 - 3 : 3 0 s e u m . p. m .; A d u l t Yo g a w i t h Tr i n e L i ve en t e rt a i n m e n t , 6 - 9 p. m . B i e t z , 5 - 6 p. m . To w n H a l l . A rri b a ’s . W i l l y B . , 5 : 3 0 - 8 : 3 0 p. m . A rri b a ’s . K at elyn G raham stands in fr ont o f her art piece, “The L ast K a r a o ke w i t h S c o t t , 8 - 1 1 p. m . T h a t s A l l F o l k s , 6 : 3 0 - 9 : 3 0 p. m . J o ’ A n ’s . S up per,” at the Writt en Imag e sho w at I d yll wild Arts on F rida y Dir ect ors fr om sev er al o f the I d yll wild C inemaFest fi lms ha v e a J o ’ A n ’s . r elaxing br eakfast at M ile H igh Cafe S unda y morning. B i l l S a i t t a & J a c J a c a r u s o, 6 : 3 0 - ev ening. The piece r ep r esents the g od-lik e po wer anor exia ho lds S u n d ay, J a n . 2 7 Pho t os b y B arb ara Reese 9 : 3 0 p. m . I d y l l Aw h i l e. o v er a person and w on thir d place. D av i d Je ro m e, 1 1 a . m . - 2 p. m . “ L e s M i s e r a b l e s ,” 7 p. m . R u s t i c A rri b a ’s . T h e a t r e. R u s t i c T h e a t r e. t o ri c a l E x h i b i t , 1 1 a . m . - 4 p. m . “ C l i m b i n g Ta h q u i t z R o c k ,”H i s t o ri c a l The Train “ A l o h a S ay t h e P re t t y G i r l s ,” L i ve E n t e rt a i n m e n t , 6 - 9 p. m . I d y l l w i l d A r e a H i s t o ri c a l M u - E x h i b i t , 1 1 a . m . - 4 p. m . I d y l l w i l d a c o m e d y b y N a o m i I i z u - A rri b a ’s. s e u m. A r e a H i s t o ri c a l M u s e u m. is k a, 7 : 3 0 p. m . I A F T h e a t r e , H o j o R e y n o l d s , 6 : 3 0 - 9 : 3 0 p. m . “ A l o h a S ay t h e P re t t y G i r l s ,” a Jo’An’sRunning! I d y l l w i l d A rt s . I d y l l Aw h i l e. c o m e d y b y N a o m i I i z u k a , M o n d ay, J a n . 2 8 “ A l o h a S ay t h e P re t t y G i r l s ,” 2 p. m . I A F T h e a t r e, I d y l l w i l d F re e C r i b b a g e, 1 0 a . m . - n o o n S a t u r d ay, J a n . 1 9 a c o m e d y b y N a o m i I i z u - A rt s . To w n H a l l . Open 7 Days a W eek “C l i m b i n g Ta h q u i t z R o c k” H i s - k a, 7 : 3 0 p. m . I A F T h e a t r e , “ L e s M i s e r a b l e s ,” 2 & 7 p. m . O p e n M i c N i g h t w i t h S c o t t t o ri c a l E x h i b i t , 1 1 a . m . - 4 p. m . I d y l l w i l d A rt s . R u s t i c T h e a t r e. F o s t e r, 6 - 9 p. m . J o ’ A n ’s . Br eakfast Served I d y l l w i l d A r e a H i s t o ri c a l M u - K a r a o ke w i t h S c o t t , 8 - 1 1 p. m . 7am – 2 pm Daily s e u m . J o ’ A n ’s . M o n d ay, J a n . 2 1 Tu e s d ay, J a n. 2 9 S a d i e ’s C l i n i c S p e a ke r S e r i e s O p e n M i c N i g h t w i t h S c o t t F re e S e n i o r W i i , 1 0 a . m . - n o o n Daily Lunch and Dinner specials w i t h D r. M o n i c a D i e d r i c h , F o s t e r, 6 - 9 p. m . J o ’ A n ’s . To w n H a l l . S u n d ay, J a n . 2 0 $ 99 1 2: 3 0 - 2 p. m . I d y l l w i l d N a t u r e D av i d Je ro m e, 1 1 a . m . - 2 p. m . Br eakfast Special 3 7-11:30 a.m. Mon.-Fri. C e n t e r. A rri b a ’s . Taco Tuesday: Shr edded beef “ L e s M i s e r a b l e s ,” 2 & 7 p. m . “ C l i m b i n g Ta h q u i t z R o c k ,” H i s - or chicken $1 each Fish tacos $2 each We d n e s d a y 8 - O z . R a n c h e r S t e a k D i n n e r 2 f o r $2 0 All DAY! Y! BREAKFAST serv ed Every DA $ 95 Dine-in Only Thursday BBQ Ribs, 1 r efi ll 9 No To-Gos S e a f o o d Breakfast Special 2 for the price of 1! ( M - F 7 - 1 0 a m ) Live Music Sunday Open-Face Prime Rib Sandwich $995 Lunch Special ( M - F ) S t a r t i n g a t $ 4 . 5 0 Hojo Reynolds, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Dinner Specials Buy 1 dinner, get 2nd half off! T ry our Better than the Best We make our C h a mp a g n e S u n d ay B r u n c h Bill Saitta & Jac Jacaruso, Friday, Jan. 18, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fresh Ground own patties Steak 1/2-Pound Hamburger F u l l B a r O p e n 7 D a y s H a p p y H o u r 1 / 2 p r i c e Hojo Reynolds, Saturday, Jan. 19, 6:30-9:30 p.m. ( M - F 2 - 5 p m ) Plug in MONDAY nights for Open Mic Black Market Brewery of Temecula Beer Tasting Taco Night with Scott Foster 6-9pm Monday Night - Thursday, Jan. 17, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Night - Tostada Night Thursday Night - 1/2 Priced Reg. Featuring 5 Black Market Beers and a Dessert Beer paired with light fare FRIDAY NIGHT 6:30-9:30pm — Margarita & Beer Night Tasting is $25 Wine club members $20! “That’s All Folks” with John, Elaine & Bill 1 0 % O F F TO L O C A L S Please, pre-register! Live F r i d a y : Wi l l y B . ~ 5 : 3 0 - 8 : 3 0 p . m . EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT Entertainment S a t u r d a y : L i v e E n t e r t a i n m e n t ~ 6 - 9 p . m . C o n t a c t u s f o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n . — Karaoke with Scott Foster 8-11pm S u n d a y : D a v i d J e r o m e ~ 11 a . m . - 2 p . m . i d y l l a w h i l e w i n e s h o p p e b i s t r o . c o m OPEN M-SAT 7AM - 9PM 5 4 2 4 5 N . C i r c l e D r i v e ~ C 8 • 9 5 1 ~ 6 5 9 ~ W I N E ( 9 4 6 3 ) 659-0295 25980 HWY. 243 N e w S u n d a y h o u r s : n o o n t o 6 p . m . 659-4960 SUN 8AM - 9PM Take-out Available On The Town Idyllwild Town Crier, January 17, 2013 - Page 19 IA presents ‘Aloha, Say the Pretty Girls’ Renowned

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This weekend, “Aloha, Say the Pretty Girls” will be the at ARF series next production of the 2012- 13 Idyllwild Arts Theatre By Marshall Smith information?” she asked. season. Staff Reporter Dietrich later decided Naomi Iizuka’s 1999 Whit- this was a calling and the ing Writers’ Award, is a spar- Argentina-born Monica path she needed to pursue kling comic tidal wave. Dietrich overheard a moth- professionally. “I came to Within the play “lives er pig’s conversation with understand that my primary intersect, time and space dis- her piglets when she was purpose was to translate integrate, and life is more or eight. She thought nothing [animal communication to less absurd,” is how Idyllwild was out of the ordinary until their human companions]. Arts theatre head and director she told others. “I thought It’s up to us, the ones who Howard Shangraw described everyone does this,” she do understand, to let others the production. “Charac- recalled. know that there are other ters careen into and around As a child she learned feeling creatures [who don’t one another in a constant “Aloha, Say the Pretty Girls” ensemble cast. Seen Ocean, Celeste Oliva, Daniel Taylor, Javen to be cautious about what happen to be human],” she flux, yielding surprises and standing are Charles Jones III, Madison Ger- Crosby (the dragon), Omid Yaldayi-Albir she heard, saw or received said in an interview. laughs.” ringer, Ashely Arnold, Delaney Spangler and Kamren Fuartado. in what she describes as Humans have forgotten Strangers, friends, lov- and Jonathan Tibbs. In front, sitting are Zen Photo by Jenny Kirchner telepathic conversations the telepathic powers they ers, and acquaintances travel with animals. “As a little have had since before devel- the globe from Alaska to alien worlds interests me a Taylor, Jonathan Tibbs and Will Lovett. girl I did not understand opment of speech, Dietrich Hawaii and from New York great deal, as does the related Omid Yaldai-Albir. The production will be at what was happening. I was believes. She noted that City to Inner Borneo in this questions: How do you make The production team in- 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, so ashamed of what I had, of some, even today, such wild comedy, in which young sense of another human being, cludes Rosanna Lindmarker, Jan. 18 and 19 and at 2 p.m. being different. What was I as Australian aboriginals, Generation X-ers pursue their a consciousness very different Samantha Son-Dokidis and Sunday, Jan. 20. supposed to do with all this See Dietrich, page 21 existential quest for love and from your own?” are Iizuka’s identity, complete with wild words describing her intent. dogs, Komodo dragons, and Shangraw advises the au- Advertise in our hula dancers drifting and dart- dience that the production entertainment newsletter to ing throughout this hilarious includes strong language and more than 1,000 subscribers for play. adult themes, so it’s recom- only $25. If you have an ad in the paper, An author writing the mended for mature audi- cost is just $10! great American novel, a ences. Call Shane for info @ 659-2145 rejected lover cools off in The cast includes Ash- Alaska and a traveler is left ley Arnold, Javen Crosby, in Hawaii, plus more as they, Kamren Fuartado, Madison and we, search for our tribe Gerringer, Charles Jones III, in a world gone haywire. Zen Ocean, Celeste Oliva, “Having to make sense of Delaney Spangler, Daniel Sign up to get the Weekender every week: idyllwildtowncrier.com or email [email protected].

WWW.RUSTICTHEATRE.COM Movies • DVDs • Plays • Concerts • Private Rental “Les Misérables” Showing Jan. 14 – 24 Set against the backdrop of 19th- century France, Les Misérables tells an enthralling story of bro- ken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemp- tion—a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. Jackman plays ex-prisoner Jean Valjean, hunted for decades by the ruthless policeman Javert (Crowe) after he breaks parole. When Valjean agrees to care for factory worker Fantine’s (Hatha- way) young daughter, Cosette, their lives change forever. Star- ring: Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway, Amanda Seyfried, Sacha Baron Cohen, Helena Bonham Carter; Director: Tom Hooper; Genre: Drama; Runtime: 2 hr. 38 min.; Rated: PG-13

Showtimes: Nightly: 7:00 pm; Sat. & Sun.: 2:00* & 7:00 pm Regular Admission: $8 Senior (60+), Child (12-) & *Matinée: $6 951.659.2747 Page 20 - Idyllwild Town Crier, January 17, 2013 Sports Town Hall Youth Basketball Town Hall Sports Coordinator Jeremy Teeguarden reported on youth basketball for both the College League (kindergarten through third-grade) and the Pro League (third- through sixth-grade) for the week of Jan. 7.

College League (Kindergarten through third-grade) The College League (grades K-3) played two days this week. On Tuesday, Jan. 8, the first game was between the Idyllwild Rotary Bears and the Wooley’s Wildcats. The Bears got off to a good start as Katelyn Sonnier played great defense and scored a basket for her team. The Wildcats turned on their offense in the second half. Odin Johnston scored a big basket to extend their lead. The Wildcats went on to win the game 20-12. The second game was between the Blue Bird Inn Jayhawks and the Pacific Slope Tree Co. Bulldogs. The Bulldogs controlled the low-scoring game for the first three quarters. The Bulldogs’ Jessa Smith played tough defense holding the Jayhawks scoreless. The Bulldogs entered the final quarter ahead 8-0. The Jayhawks didn’t give up and got baskets from Luke Carlson and Manuel Guzman that opened the flood gates. Four different players scored a basket in the final quarter. The Jayhawks tied the Above and above right, on Friday, Jan. 11, the Pacific Slope game with just 14 seconds left. In overtime, the Bulldogs Tree Co. Bulldogs played a close game with the Idyllwild Rotary regained control. They scored another basket and held the Bears, who won 12-11. TOWN HALL Jayhawks scoreless, winning 10-8. Idyllwild Recreation District Friday’s games started with the Pacific Slope Tree Co. At right, in Friday’s second game, the Blue Bird Inn Jayhawks Bulldogs taking on the Idyllwild Rotary Bears. The game tangled with the Gastrognome Broncos, who won 17-14. There’s Always Something was close throughout as the teams traded baskets the whole Happening at Town Hall! game. The Bulldogs’ Arturo Rincon tied the game with a second-quarter basket. The Bears’ Lucas Odum came right Photos by Jenny Kirchner back with a key free throw SCHEDULE to tie the game again. The After School Open Recreation Bears took a one-point lead late in the fourth quarter Monday-Friday and held on as the Bulldogs Prayer and Healing Kindergarten 12:30-3:30 p.m.; buzzer shot didn’t go in. 1st-8th Grade 2:45-5:30 p.m. The Bears won 12-11. The second game of Reliable Healthcare Bus Passes available at the night was between the Idyllwild School office. Gastronome Broncos and the Blue Bird Inn Jayhawks. EXPLORE: How correcting misconceptions often held about God The Broncos came out shooting good as Ethan shows the nature of God, divine love, to be a consistent healing principle. UPCOMING ACTIVITIES Teeguarden got a couple of Forest Folk Pot Luck early baskets to give them & Movie Night the lead. Ethan Scott got God & Health: the Jayhawks back in the A lecture with Rob Gilbert “The King’s Speech” game with a couple of nice Thursday, Jan. 17, at 5:30 p.m. long shots. The Broncos 2 p.m. Saturday, January 26, 2013 stayed aggressive as they See Basketball, next page Idyllwild Town Hall CLASSES FOR ADULTS & CHILDREN: 25925 Cedar St. $10 per class. Space still available. Idyllwild, CA 92549 Strange but true MONDAY: 10 a.m.-noon Many people see (Child care and refreshments provided) Free Cribbage dogs as doing heroic TUESDAY: 10 a.m.-noon work in tandem with Free Senior Wii law enforcement and A practitioner and teacher of Christian Science healing, Rob Gilbert has a Master of Theology WEDNESDAY: 9-10 a.m. the military, but they’re degree from Boston University School of Theology Adult Yoga with Trine and served as a chaplain in the United States Army. not the only animals More recently he co-produced two educational FRIDAY: 2:30-3:30 p.m. put to such use. In videos for medical nursing schools and Krafty Kids Art Class hospitals, answering commonly asked questions Mozambique, sniffer about the practice of spiritual healing, how it with Wendy Watts rats are being used to informs healthcare decisions, and spirituality in 5-6 p.m. nursing care. Gilbert is a member of the Christian find unexploded land Science Board of Lectureship and travels from his Adult Yoga with Trine mines so experts can home in Upland, California. To conduct business with Town Hall, please call: disarm them. They’re known as HeroRATs. This lecture is sponsored by the First Church of Christ Scientist, Idyllwild 659-2638 Idyllwild Town Crier, January 17, 2013 - Page 21 Sports

Town Hall Adult Volleyball as Kim Boss played outstanding defense. Tied at two Fogle playing great at the net. (18-25, 25-6, 25-13 and Town Hall Sports Coordinator Jeremy Teeguarden games each, in the fifth game, Silver Pines buckled 25-23) reported on Town Hall Adult volleyball for the week down. They won the game (15-9) and the match (3- of Jan 7. 2), remaining undefeated. (17-25, 25-18, 25-21, 16-25 Volleyball Standings On Monday, Jan. 7, Idyllwild Inn played the Red and 15-9) Kettle. Noah Whitney got a bunch of points off his Forest Lumber faced Idyllwild Garage on Wednes- Team Wins Losses powerful serve for the Red Kettle. Misty Hitchcock day. The Garage got off to a good start behind Kyle Silver Pines 6 0 played great for Idyllwild Inn setting up her teammates Owen’s big hits. Forest Lumber battled back and won Idyllwild Garage 4 1 many times, which enabled them to win the match in the second game led by Buddy Beagle’s net play. The Forest Lumber 2 3 three games (25-10, 25-15 and 25-14). Garage won the next two games and the match (25-21, Idyllwild Chevron 2 3 Tuesday’s match was between Silver Pines Lodge and 21-25, 25-20 and 25-10) Idyllwild Inn 2 3 Idyllwild Chevron. Both teams played well throughout On Thursday, Silver Pines Lodge met the Red Kettle. Red Kettle 0 6 the match as the momentum went back and forth. Both were playing their second game of the week. Gin- Send sports reports about locals to [email protected] Chevron won the first game as Tyla Friemoth played ger Dagnall played great and the Red Kettle jumped or drop them off at the Town Crier by 10 a.m. Mondays. hard and set up her teammates with some excellent out early to win the first game. Silver Pines rebounded Photos are also welcome. If sending by email, resolution sets. Silver Pines came back to win the next two games and went on to win the next three games with Lance must be at least 300 dpi.

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Page 22 - Idyllwild Town Crier, January 17, 2013 Rugby players turn out for ICF premiere They enjoy the snow By Marshall Smith them, even on the trip to New Zealand. Krohn noted Staff Reporter New Zealand. that part of the program’s At the film’s center is goals, through the travel, is Two busloads of South the Inner City Education to better prepare students Los Angeles high school Foundation rugby program to succeed away from their rugby players, alums, par- in South Los Angeles that for home environments and to ents and friends, over 100 10 years has provided emo- appreciate cultural differ- in all, made the trek to tional support and physical ences that will help them Idyllwild for the premiere education and rugby pro- be more adaptable in life. of their documentary film grams to over 5,000 elemen- Girls’ team leader Jen- “Red, White, Black and tary, middle and high school nese Bacon, accompanied Blue.” The extra bonus for students in class and after both in New Zealand and the L.A. troupe was snow, school. ICEF Rugby program at the Idyllwild screening by something many of them founder and former profes- her mother Monique Bacon, had never seen. sional rugby player Stuart showed poise and heartfelt “RWBB,” which won Best Krohn said the program is honesty. In the film she deals Full Length Documentary about developing leaders and openly with conflicts within at ICF2013, is the story of decision makers. Rugby members accept the award for Best Documentary for the team and how that affects RWBB boys’ team leader Asa two teams, one boys and Krohn, who had never their movie “Red, White, Black and Blue.” her emotionally. Jennese’s Garrett leads his team in one girls, that travelled to produced a film, raised Photo by Jenny Kirchner struggles to remain a dedi- a haka pre-game ritual, at New Zealand to compete funds for the film and em- cated team leader in the face Idyllwild Community Center But both students and levels. They later performed with high school teams ployed a professional New of challenges from within, are park, the first time the boys there, primarily Maori in Zealand editor and director, parents and friends in the the rituals on stage at the highlights of the film. have performed the ritual in composition. James Brown. The result was two busloads also showed Rustic prior to the film’s But it is in these young snow. But the film goes beyond a beautifully shot and highly that they were all children at premiere. men and women’s belief in the playing fields and also evocative documentary of heart as they hit a very slick But it was in the post- education and the pursuit of Photo by Marshall Smith chronicles the personal lives triumph on the field and sled track on Highway 243 film question and answer their dreams that shows how ICEF Rugby program, “We, of the American students, in the lives of these young just outside of Idyllwild prior session that the film’s key much the ICEF program has these young people, have many of who are challenged people. to attending the festival. players and team leaders succeeded in its mission to an opportunity to inspire by their home environ- And the young stars of The group then went to showed their poise, intel- build leaders. Some players the world. Some of these ments, absentee parents who the film, many of which are the Idyllwild Community ligence, and commitment are now in major universi- young men and women here have made negative choices now alumni of the program Center site for some snow to each other and the goals ties where they are playing are going to find their way and loved ones killed for and currently enrolled in play, tossing of the rugby of the program. In the film, rugby. Some are still in high onto Olympic fields. But senseless reasons. The film is major universities Brown ball and rehearsal of the boys’ team leader Asa Garrett school and focused on com- they will all be Olympians about how the teamship and and the University of Cali- pre-game haka dance rituals showed how to lead, with a peting in the Olympics, now in every field.” camaraderie of their rugby fornia, Riverside, proved they learned in New Zea- firm yet affable approach to that rugby will once again Their ICF win capped an family steer and steady them while they were here that land. Maori players prior to keeping his team focused be an Olympic sport. extraordinary journey. through often turbulent they are true leaders and rugby matches perform the and united. As part of ICEF, Said Krohn, the singu- M a r s h a l l S m i t h times, and the weights and young men and women of dances to bond together as Garrett had travelled to lar force that inspires and c a n b e r e a c h e d a t issues that are always with distinction. a team and to raise energy London, South Africa and motivates players in the [email protected].

Gary King’s stunning musical about both films was very ICF “How Do You Write a Joe strong – for “Siberie” for its Continued from page 1 Schermann Song”, which haunting visual look and for took the best feature film “Beyond the Dead Zone,” for with major festivals, show- prize. Gary King also won its touching and messianic cased each film beautifully at for best director and his story of a vagrant man and the festival’s primary theatre. film won the Casey Abrams his prized pair of shoes. Rustic owner Shane Stewart’s Award for best soundtrack. Other winners included decision to install digital “Red, White, Black and “The Bunglers” as best fea- equipment was motivated Blue,” the stirring South Los turette, best sound and best in part to ensure quality Angeles high school rugby director (Glenn Camhi). Best screening for ICF for years saga, captured Best Full Festival Director Stephen director of a short went to to come. Length Documentary. Over Savage welcomes attendees. “Soliloquy,” producer, direc- Per screen attendance at 100 current players, alumni Photos by Marshall Smith tor and actor Josh Murray’s the three festival venues was and parents and friends filled modern take on the Bard’s up from previous years, ac- two buses for the premiere ICF this year, previewed in “Macbeth.” Murray is next cording to festival Director screening of this film. The previous Crier articles, won seen in Ridley Scott’s upcom- Stephen Savage and Chair- story of rugby players from awards. One, for Best Foreign ing National Geographic’s man Phil Calderone. Calde- South L.A. travelling to com- Language feature, was Slava “Killing Lincoln,” as Booth’s Locals Piper Dellums and Carlos Reynosa at the Q and A rone said he’d have actual pete against primarily Maori Ross’s “Siberie Monamour” co-conspirator. J.D. Metlock after their jointly directed film “Red Road.” numbers soon. teams in New Zealand played (from Russia). For Best For- won for best cinematography Another important im- to an enthusiastic full house eign Language Short, the for “Soliloquy.” Sally Kirkland won for best Al Pacino, Robert DeNiro provement Calderone ush- at the Rustic. A-list movie winner was Pouria Heidary New York Director David actress in a featurette, the and Dustin Hoffman as her ered in this year was per- and television actor Billy Oureh’s “Beyond the Dead Spaltro’s “Things I Don’t Alzheimer’s themed “Posey.” beginning-actor classmates mitting carry-in food in Campbell, also a rugby player End” (from Iran). The Rus- Understand,” an extended “Posey” director Billy DaMo- under Strasberg. (See box festival venues. Previous year who had played in the Santa sian film also won for best riff on spirit, community, ta stopped by the Crier on for full list of awards). attendees had complained Monica Rugby Club under feature cinematography for tenderness and friendship, Monday to say how touched For most, filmmakers that they had to choose coach Stuart Krohn, had Yury Raysky. Calderone was took home awards for its lead Kirkland was for her ICF and audience, ICF year four between viewing and eating, provided the film’s narration particularly excited about actress, Molly Ryman and for 2013 acting award. Kirk- seemed solid and profes- since there was not enough and attended the Idyllwild this category and the quality best ensemble acting. land is a method actor who sional, and seemed to be time between films to eat. screening. of submissions that added In other acting catego- studied with famous acting the time when the festival Big winners at the ICF Two foreign-language real international distinction ries, Oscar nominee and coaches Uta Hagen and Lee crossed from upstart begin- 2013 Awards Ceremony were films, a new category for to the festival. Festival buzz past Golden Globe winner Strasberg. Kirkland counts ner to long-term contender. Idyllwild Town Crier, January 17, 2013 - Page 23 Idyllwild CinemaFest 2013 Awards

— The Tahquitz Awards — Best Director (Documentary, All Lengths) Best Feature Film Leslie Zemekis, “Bound by Flesh” “How Do You Write a Joe Schermann Song” Best Screenplay (Feature) Best Featurette Adam Hampton, “The Unusual Calling “The Bunglers” of Charlie Christmas” Best Short Film Best Screenplay (Featurette) “Spicy Nose” Adam Rubin, “A Perfect Day” Best Documentary (Full Length) Best Screenplay (Short) “Red, White, Black and Blue” Adam Gropman, “Spicy Nose” Best Documentary (Short) Best Sound (Feature/featurette) “The Rent Party: Paying It Forward in Rhythm “The Bunglers” and Hues” Best Sound (Short) Scott Foster (left) presents Oscar Torre with the award for Best Web Series “Oysters Rockefeller” Best Actor for the short movie “Souled.” “Revelations” — The Marshall Hawkins Awards — Photos by Jenny Kirchner Best Foreign Language Film (Feature or Featurette) “Siberie Monamour” Best Original Score (Feature) Geoff Cottrell, “Tortoise In Love” Best Foreign Language Film (Short) “Beyond the Dead End” Best Original Score (Featurette) Stuart Hancock, “Hawk” Best Amateur Film (All) “Another Chance” Best Original Score (Short) Dale Clay, “The Soliloquy” Best Student Film (All) “Anaphora” — The Casey Abrams Award — Best Actor (Feature) Best Soundtrack Robert Fleet, “Player” (Feature, Featurette Or Documentary) Best Actor (Featurette) “How Do You Write A Joe Schermann Song” Stephen Kearin, “The Bunglers” — The Juan Ruiz Anchia Awards — Best Actor (Short) Oscar Torre, “Souled” Best Cinematography (Feature) Ashley Stewart (center) presents Sally Kirkland (left) her Yury Raysky, “Siberie Monamour” award for Best Actress for a Featurette, the Alzheimer-themed Best Actress (Feature) Best Cinematography (Featurette) “Posey.” Molly Ryman, “Things I Don’t Understand” Martin Hill, “Hawk” Best Actress (Featurette) Sally Kirkland, “Posey” Best Cinematography (Short) J.D. Medlock, “The Soliloquy” Best Actress (Short) Christianna Carmine, “To Live and Try in LA” The Joni Award Award to the Idyllwild resident who has given the most of his or her time and energy to- Best Ensemble Acting (All Forms) ward promoting the arts in Idyllwild. “Things I Don’t Understand” Pete and Suzy Capparelli Best Director (Feature) The Lily Rock Lifetime Merit Award Gary King, “How Do You Write a Joe Schermann Marshall Bell Song” Best Trailer (All) Best Director (Featurette) “How Do You Write a Joe Schermann Song” Glenn Camhi, “The Bunglers” Audience Choice Best Director (Short) “As High as the Sky” Josh Murray, “The Soliloquy” Festival Chairman Phil Calderone

Above, Pete and Suzy Cap- parelli received The Joni Award for all they contribute to the community. At right, “How Do You Write a Joe Schermann Song” won multiple awards, including Robert Fleet won Best Actor Best Trailer, Best Feature Film for the feature film “Player” and Best Director. Director The ICF 2013 Coyote Paw awards were lined up and ready to be presented Sunday night at at the Idyllwild CinemaFest Gary King is shown here. The Rustic Theatre. on Sunday. Page 24 - Idyllwild Town Crier, January 17, 2013

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SUBSCRIBE Buy a classified and sell TODAY! your stuff! Call Sandy at the Town Crier: 659-2145 (951) 659-2145 Idyllwild Town Crier, January 17, 2013 - Page 27 not acting now on common-sense measures. So the government tries to reason with Health For instance, if the major reason for gun Leash manufacturers and lobbyists, but there is too Continued from page 7 ownership is protection, should we allow Continued from page 7 much money to be made. Instead they ratio- unrestricted purchase of fi rearms? nalize and delude themselves into thinking that Our youth read, play and constantly watch In Virginia, a 19-year-old law restricting to the guy next door. Parents carry a large part their hands are clean. People will continue to comic books, games and videos associated the purchase of a handgun to one per month of the responsibility for the behavior of their die while merchants of violence party big and with graphic violence. It is ironic that one of was recently rescinded. It is hard to make a children, but tell me how government can live high on the hog. the most antigun communities, Hollywood, case for purchasing multiple handguns on a legislate good parenting. Some believe that what separates humans constantly depicts gun-associated violence weekly basis if the guns are used for protec- If a parent wants to buy their 9-year-old child from the other animals is our ability to be in fi lms and television. It has been reported tion. a violent game, rated for adults, and let them self-aware. I believe that, in the violent age in that the average child watches 8,000 televised This is an encouragement for secondary play it for hours on end as way of babysitting, which we live, some of this self-awareness and murders and 100,000 acts of violence before illegal sales and smuggling of guns to other how is the government going to regulate that? self-examination is greatly needed. fi nishing elementary school. states where more control exists. Arizona has If you’re a neglectful parent, you’re a big part But I doubt there will any epidemic of The typical attitude has been that all is no registration, no permit required and no of the problem; but you should go to jail for conscience anytime soon. So, buckle your seat well since the homicide rate is down. But, waiting period on handgun purchases. Ad- it. belts, it’s going to be a bumpy ride. when we look further, the ratio of victims ditionally there is no limit on the guns that of homicide during the 1980s was 17.5 and can be purchased in one month. According Logs a complete list of responses: of Poppet Flat Road, Poppet 13.2 for the 18-24 and 35-49 age groups to the Yellow Pages there are 111 gun dealers Jan. 7 — Solo, noninjury Flat. respectively. In 2005, the same ratios were in the Phoenix area alone with a population Continued from page 12 collision, Highway 74, west of Jan. 9 — Solo, single injury 14.9 and 5.7 indicating that most of the of 1.5 million people. Spring Crest Drive, Pinyon. collision on Highway 243 north decrease in the overall homicide rate was at This does not take into consideration Riverside County Fire, Jan. 7 — Two-vehicle, of Highway 74, Mountain the expense of the older group. online retailers, gun dealers without a land- Pinyon injury collision, Terwilliger Center. The critics of controlling explicit violence based phone or national department store Report unavailable. Road south of La Cima Road, J a n . 1 0 — S o l o , in the media claim defi nitive studies have retailers who do not advertise themselves as Anza. non-injury collision, Highway not been done. But even assuming this is “gun dealers.” It is not a stretch to think that CHP log Jan. 8 — Solo, nonin- 243 north of Franklin Drive, accurate, can a reasonable person see any many of these guns will fi nd their way to The resident post of the jury collision, South Circle Idyllwild. societal benefi t to exposing millions to graphic undesirable hands, many of them in Mexico. California Highway Patrol Drive west of Wildwood Drive, Jan. 11 — Two-vehicle, violence? For comparison purposes, Los Angeles, home responded to the following Idyllwild. injury collision, Highway 371 We do not use the same criteria for por- for more than 4 million people, has 21 gun calls from Monday to Monday, Jan. 8 — Solo, single injury east of Cary Road, Anza. nography. Although there are no large, long- dealers. Jan. 7 to 14. This may not be collision, Highway 243 south term studies showing an association between Reasonable gun ownership is not the issue, exposures to pornography by children and gun violence is. As we have successfully done for services related to each Medicare Supplement Insur- antisocial behavior, common sense indicates with car accidents and cigarette smoking, public Medicare type: No-fault insurance; Li- ance have paid. that it cannot have a positive impact on chil- health measures should be applied to this prob- Continued from page 3 ability (including automobile For more information, visit dren. Thus we attempt to control exposure by lem which is responsible for 30,000 yearly deaths and self-insurance); Black www.medicare.gov/publica- limiting at what time, on what channels, and in the U.S. Most of them young people. suing another entity for lung benefi ts; and Workers’ tions and read “Medicare and have developed a parental guidance scoring We owe it to our youth to consider a mul- medical expenses. In these compensation. Medicaid and Other Health Benefi ts: Your system. tidimensional approach to this problem. situations you or your lawyer TRICARE never pay fi rst for Guide to Who Pays First.” You The fact that this column is endorsing If you have a suggestion for a future topic should tell Medicare as soon services that are covered by can also call 1-800-MEDI- wide public health approaches to gun vio- for Dr. Manetta to address, send an email to as possible. These types of Medicare. 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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and ex- Pub. TC: Jan. 10, 17, 24, 2013. a Lien Sale will be held on a 1975 COASTCAT TS NO. 12-0077365 penses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by HULL: CCME3511M754, CA CF: 3786FR; and Public Notices TITLE ORDER NO. 12-0138826 said Deed of Trust. If required by the provisions LIEN SALE a 0 SPCNS VIN: S41890 STATE: LIC: N/A at APN NO. 561-162-007-8 of section 2923.5 of the California Civil Code, CIVIL CODE 3071 & 3072 10:00 a.m. Legals • Doing Business As YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED the declaration from the mortgagee, benefi ciary On 1/29/2013 at 410 N. State St., Hemet, CA, Pub. TC: Jan. 17, 2013. OF TRUST, DATED 04/10/2006. UNLESS or authorized agent is attached to the Notice of For questions about Public Notices call Sandy at the Town Crier YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR Trustee’s Sale duly recorded with the appropriate PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC County Recorder’s Offi ce. NOTICE TO POTEN- (951) 659-2145 or E-mail: [email protected] SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION TIAL BIDDERS If you are considering bidding OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING on this property lien, you should understand that Every day throughout the United States, I hereby certify that this copy is a cor rect copy AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee newspapers publish thousands of public of the origi nal statement on fi le in my offi ce. ATTENTION LAWYER. Notice is hereby given that RECON- auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on notices about events, conditions or ac- tions that affect countless individuals, TRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed a property itself. Placing the highest bid at a LARRY W. WARD, trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed trustee auction does not automatically entitle families, neighborhoods and businesses. County Clerk Public notices cover many topics, including by JOYCE R REYNOLDS, AN UNMARRIED you to free and clear ownership of the property. By: B. Villegas, Deputy IDY BUSINESS business matters, liquor licensing, public WOMAN, dated 04/10/2006 and recorded You should also be aware that the lien being auctions and sales, estates, zoning, public Pub. TC: Dec. 28, 2012, Jan. 4, 10, 17, 2013. 4/14/2006, as Instrument No. 2006-0271941, auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the meetings, bids to sell goods and services to in Book , Page , of Offi cial Records in the offi ce highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be the government, local government fi nances FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME of the County Recorder of Riverside County, responsible for paying off all liens senior to the OWNERS ... and state and local elections. Public notice STATEMENT State of California, will sell on 01/31/2013 at lien being auctioned off, before you can receive is a fundamental component of our system The following person is doing busi ness as 10:00AM, In front of the Corona Civic Center, clear title to the property. You are encouraged of representative democracy, which de- BETTERWAY AUTO SALES, BETTERWAY 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, Riverside County, to investigate the existence, priority, and size of pends upon the participation of educated, CARS AND TRUCKS, 651 Burwood Court, CA at public auction, to the highest bidder for outstanding liens that may exist on this property responsible citizens. Did you know? Riverside CA, 92506, Riverside County. BET- cash or check as described below, payable in by contacting the county recorder’s offi ce or a TERWAY CORPORATION, 651 Burwood Court, full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest title insurance company, either of which may • You are required to fi le a DBA (Doing FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Riverside, CA 92506. conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed charge you a fee for this information. If you STATEMENT This business is conducted by a California of Trust, in the property situated in said County consult either of these resources, you should The following person is doing busi ness Corporation. and State and as more fully described in the above be aware that the lender may hold more than Business As), also called an FBN as GOTCHA COVERED PRODUCTIONS, Registrant has not yet begun to transact busi- referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. 27157 Golden Rod Road, Idyllwild, CA 92549, ness un der the fi c ti tious name listed above. other common designation, if any, of the real NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER The sale date (Fictitious Business Name), statement with the Riverside County. Mailing address: P.O. Box Signed: property described above is purported to be: shown on this notice of sale may be postponed 3420, Idyllwild, CA 92549. CLAYTON WAYNE PATRICK M. NELSON 53230 DOUBLE VIEW DRIVE, IDYLLWILD, one or more times by the mortgagee, benefi ciary, county when you start a business. HELGREN and ROBERT GARY BUSH, 27157 President CA, 92549. The undersigned Trustee disclaims trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of Golden Rod Rd., Idyllwild, CA 92549. Statement fi led with the County Clerk of any liability for any incorrectness of the street the California Civil Code. The law requires that This business is conducted by a General Riverside County on Dec. 26, 2012. address and other common designation, if any, information about trustee sale postponements • Your DBA expires after 5 years, and you Partnership. FILE NO.: shown herein.The total amount of the unpaid be made available to you and to the public, as a Registrant commenced to transact busi- R-2012-13640 balance with interest thereon of the obligation courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you need to refi le. ness un der the fi c ti tious name listed above on NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS NAME secured by the property to be sold plus reason- wish to learn whether your sale date has been May 4, 2006. STATEMENT EXPIRES ON DEC. 26, 2017. A able estimated costs, expenses and advances at postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled The Town Crier can fi le your DBA for you, Signed: NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE- the time of the initial publication of the Notice time and date for the sale of this property, you CLAYTON WAYNE HELGREN MENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO DEC. 26, of Sale is $268,241.63. It is possible that at the may call 1-800-281-8219 or visit this Internet Statement fi led with the County Clerk of 2017. THE FILING OF THIS STATE MENT time of sale the opening bid may be less than the Web site www.recontrustco.com, using the saving you from the paperwork hassle and Riverside County on Dec. 4, 2012. DOES NOT IT SELF AU THORIZE THE USE total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the fi le number assigned to this case 12-0077365. FILE NO.: IN THIS STATE OF A FIC TI TIOUS BUSI NESS Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a Information about postponements that are very the time and gas it would take to go to the R-2012-12958 NAME IN VIO LATION OF THE RIGHTS OF state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or short in duration or that occur close in time to the NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS NAME ANOTHER UNDER FED ER AL, STATE, OR federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state scheduled sale may not immediately be refl ected County Recorder’s Offi ce. STATEMENT EXPIRES ON DEC. 4, 2017. A COM MON LAW (SEE SEC TION 14411 ET SEQ., or federal savings and loan association, savings in the telephone information or on the Internet NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE- BUSI NESS AND PRO FES SIONS CODE). association, or savings bank specifi ed in Section Web site. The best way to verify postponement MENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO DEC. 4, CERTIFICATION 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to information is to attend the scheduled sale. Call Sandy at (951) 659-2145 or stop by 2017. THE FILING OF THIS STATE MENT I hereby certify that this copy is a cor rect copy do business in this state.Said sale will be made, RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo DOES NOT IT SELF AU THORIZE THE USE of the origi nal statement on fi le in my offi ce. in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, the Town Crier, 24945 Village Center Dr. IN THIS STATE OF A FIC TI TIOUS BUSI NESS or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, CA 93063 Phone/Sale Information: (800) 281- NAME IN VIO LATION OF THE RIGHTS OF LARRY W. WARD, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the 8219 By: Trustee’s Sale Offi cer RECONTRUST (offi ce open Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. ANOTHER UNDER FED ERAL, STATE, OR County Clerk indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting COM MON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411 ET SEQ., By: J. Gonzalez, Deputy advances thereunder, with interest as provided, to collect a debt. Any information obtained will BUSI NESS AND PRO FES SIONS CODE). Pub. TC: Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31, 2013. and the unpaid principal of the Note secured be used for that purpose. FEI # 1006.172366 1/10, from 9 am to 5 pm.) CERTIFICATION by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as 1/17, 1/24/2013 Page 28 - Idyllwild Town Crier, January 17, 2013 Idyllwild Service Directory

• New ads placed at beginning of month only PRICES • Deadline for new ads: 5 p.m. last Thursday of month 1 COL. X 2" = $13.80 PER WEEK • Unless the heading is currently run ning, your ad must be 2 col. x 2" or larger. 1 COL. X 2-1/2" = $17.25 PER WEEK 2 COL. X 2" = $27.60 PER WEEK • Minimum insertion: 1 month 2 COL. X 2-1/2" = $34.50 PER WEEK • One copy change permitted month ly 2 COL. X 3" = $41.40 PER WEEK • Deadline for copy change: noon Fri day 2 COL. X 3-1/2" = $48.30 PER WEEK Questions? Call Sandy at (951) 659-2145 or Email: [email protected]

Abatement Chimney Sweep Cleaning Services

To fi nd out if a SERVICEFULL COM PA NY IDYLLWILD con trac tor’s Top Hat Chim ney Sweep ing Forest Cleaning YARD license is valid Serving Idyllwild and surrounding areas and current, call SERVICE GUARANTEED NO MESS! & Maintenance Service the California Residential • Va ca tion Homes • Com mer cial An Idyllwild Tradition Abatement, Contractors State Residential Cleaning Service • Carpet & Upholstery Property Maintenance, License Board at Call Today to Beat Window Cleaning • Floor Care • Wood Floor Refi nishing Raking, 1-800-321-2752 the Winter Rush Power Washing • Deck Staining • Vacation Rentals or visit the IDYLLWILD’S LOCAL CLEAN ING & Light Hauling Evening/Weekend Appts. MAINTENANCE SPE CIAL ISTS 951-659-9748 website at FULLY INSURED & BONDED FERNANDO ALVAREZ www.cslb.ca.gov 951-659-4800 Cell: 951-326-5796 659-1012 www.idyllwildcleaning.com

Appliances Auto Repair Cleaning Services Construction

IDYLLWILD AP PLI ANCE & Repair Co. PATTY PEREZ IDYLLWILD PROFESSIONAL eric townsend construction co. • Sales on new & CLEANING SERVICE 659-5152 used appliances AUTO REPAIR Patty & Aurelio Perez 25015 HWY. 243 • ARB # AB 130423 • Quality service •ROAD SERVICE• General Cleaning: REMODELS Day or Nite/Call Us! Commercial, Residential, Vacation on ap pli anc es & ✔ heat ing systems Days ~ 659-2613 Home; Window Cleaning, Carpet & ADDITIONS Smog Eves ~ 659-2748 Upholstery; Fully Insured/Bonded Check CLOSED SUNDAYS DECKS Chris & June Rockwell • Serving Idyllwild Since 1995 Auto Care FREE ES TI MATES 659-9845 (951) 659-6451 • CELL: (951) 805-5515 CARPORTS [email protected] Center We Install Quality NAPA Parts P.O. Box 110, Idyllwild, CA 92549 Lic#A42153 GARAGES Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning KITCHENS BATHS

CLEANING SERVICES state license # 361734 COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL www.erictownsendconstruction.com • Serving Idyllwild Window Cleaning • Vacation Home Since 2000 • Free Estimates Inns • Maintenance Services • Service 7 Days a Week Camp & Construction Cleaning To fi nd out if a Carpet • Upholstery • Full Services Chuck Clayton con trac tor’s license FULLY INSURED Gloria Perez / Owner Lic. #021728 Construction is valid, current and P.O. Box 827, Idyllwild, CA 92549 General Contractor active, call the Cell: 951.663.8433 • Home: 951.659.2633 Lic# 328425 California www.idycleaning.com • [email protected] New Homes Additions — Remodels Contractors State Cement • Fiber Siding License Board at Cottage If you see a photo Redwood Decking 1-800-321-2752 Caretakers you want in the Composite Decking or visit the website House Garages at Cleaning Town Crier, we (951) 659-4243 Window Washing www.cslb.ca.gov Carpet Cleaning can usually make Home Repairs a color print for Personal Assistance My Face At Your Door you. Every Time! Jim Brannan • Since 1985 Call Sandy at Town Crier Store! Idyllwild (951) 659-2688 659-2145 In addition to business cards, we offer: [email protected] Color copies, notary service, graphic design services, computer printouts, computer photo Find the Idyllwild Service printing, letterhead, envelopes, calendars Directory and Almost All the and Idyllwild license plate frames! News, Anytime at (951) 659-2145 idyllwildtowncrier.com! ONLY $50 a month! Idyllwild Town Crier, January 17, 2013 - Page 29 Construction Insurance Notary

CALEB KIRK Broker | Agent Insurance License No. 0H01534 NEED A NOTARY?NOTARY? 54585 North Circle Drive Ste. A P.O. Box 43 Call Shane Fender at the Town Crier. Idyllwild, CA 92549-0043 Over 25 Yrs. Home Improvement Experience Contractor (951) 468-1001 (951) 659-2145 or (951) 204-6384 Full-service, independent insurance $25,000$25,000 iinn eerrrors and omissions. $15,000 bond. Commission #1942307 agency ... and, yes, we can cover your Jeff Friemoth General Building home on the Hill! Mon.-Fri. 9 am-5 pm Cell: 951-961-1662 Contractor HOME, AUTO, COMMERCIAL, WORKER’S COMP., Offi ce: 951-659-3624 Lic. # 537816 LIFE, HEALTH, MEDICARE & RETIREMENT Walk-ins welcome. Weds. by appointment. Fax: 951-927-6168 P.O. Box 384 [email protected] Idyllwild, CA 92549 www.customchoiceinsurance.com 54295 Village Center Dr.

Dry Cleaning Landscaping Painting Dry cleaning now available at Idyllwild Laundry Service • Under new ownership • Public laundromat (open daily) • Commercial laundry service 54221 Maranatha Dr. • P.O. Box 4399 • Idyllwild, CA 92549 (951) 659-2217

Electrical Contractors Painting & Restoration Resident Since 1976 Forest Custom Painting MANIETTA • Durable Ex te ri ors ELECTRIC • Custom Interiors JOB Reliable Service • Fine Wood Fin ish es New Construction • Faux Finishes Electric • Cabinet Refi nishing of & Remodels • Wood Floor Re fi n ish ing Idyllwild ALL TYPES OF • Deck & Siding Restoration COMMERCIAL • Log Home Exteriors FREE E STIMATES & RESIDENTIAL License # 813416 • HIC • Fully Insured Off: 951-659-1012 Lic. #: 931474 Cell: 760-285-7651 Jevon O. Browning Fernando Alvarez 659-4205 Fax: 951-659-2270 (951) 492-8798 [email protected] Fully Bonded & Insured To fi nd out if Lic. No. C-10 447246 Pest Control Equipment Rental James Manietta, Owner a con tractor’s P.O. Box 220, Idyllwild license is valid SANDLIN & Glass and current, call the SON RENTS California 25600 Fern Valley Rd. Contractors State Please call to check License Board avail abil i ty of equip ment. est. 1976 Specializing • Air Compressors in Energy at 1-800-321-2752 Saving • Small Tools • Ladders JEFF LITTEN Dual-Glazed or visit the website at OWNER/OPERATOR P.O. BOX 3657 • Paint Sprayers • Trenchers Windows www.cslb.ca.gov (951) 385-0950 IDYLLWILD, CA 92549 • Electric Jack Ham mers Sales & Installations OPR#10961 [email protected] • Mini Excavator Replacement Glass ❖ Mirrors • Pressure Wash ers Skylights ❖ Shower Enclosures Locksmith Wardrobe Mirror Doors Plumbing Screens ❖ Sliding Patio Doors 659-3528 Windows R & N PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Unlicensed Chaney’s Plumbing Have a beautiful ❖ 54821 N. Circle Dr. ❖ Rick Foster 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE Idyllwild day! 659-5132 / 659-3741 Locksmith DRAIN SERVICE ~ LEAKS ~ REPIPES TANKLESS WATER HEATERS ~ REMODELS 951.249.4702 (cell) NEW CONSTRUCTION ~ VIDEO INSPECTIONS [email protected] DEPENDABLE & RELIABLE! ~ BONDED, LICENSED, INSURED Advertise in the Town Crier’s CA Locksmith License #: 4356 Credit Cards Accepted Idyllwild Service Directory! OWNER: RICK CHANEY Lic. # 862139 Reasonable rates - Reliable service Cell: (951) 534-1006 ~ Home: (951) 659-8111 All Service Director ads also Serving the San Jacinto Mountain Communities appear on the Town Crier’s website idyllwildtowncrier.com. Call Sandy: (951) 659-2145 Visit www.idyllwildtowncrier.com Page 30 - Idyllwild Town Crier, January 17, 2013 Rain Gutters The Town Cri er Idyllwild middle school students mount art show is available beyond By Marshall Smith Idyllwild ... Staff Reporter • in Pine Cove at the Market Place at Pine Cove and Ten Idyllwild Middle Pine Cove Water District School students displayed 1-800-395-7599 their work at a nicely • in Garner Val ley at Lake (951) 925-6615 Hemet Mar ket mounted art show on the • in Anza at Circle K, Brian Marshall stage of the Idyllwild School Mobil and Texaco Lic. # 733817 gymnasium. In a gallery like • in Hemet at Wahl’s Shell, environment, Audrey Carv- S&M Smoke Shop, er, 13, 8th grader, Rosemary Mickey’s Liquor, Cam- Quality Protection For Your Collins, 14, 8th grader, Ben eron Books, Vons, Home & Landscaping Cruz, 13, 8th grader, Grace Hemet Hospital & the rairainbowgutter.usnbowgutters.us Davis, 11, 6th grader, Lyric Union 76 station Since 1987 Hemmer, 14, 8th grade, Idyllwild Middle School artists, from left, Yasmin Morales, Audrey Carver, Sable Adrian Hernandez, 12, 7th Summerfi eld, Addison Wilson, and Ben Cruz at their Thursday, Jan. 10, art show Roofi ng grader, Yasmin Morales, 13, opening at Idyllwild School. Photo by Marshall Smith vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv 8th grader, Sable Summer- v v v v fi eld, 13, 8th grader, Emilio only 14, many of these to always hold her shows on through the smARTS pro- v Idyllwild’s Premier v Wettlaufer, 13, 7th grader young artists have been snow days, either that or she v

v gram, from which many of v Roofing Company v and Addison Wilson, 13, 8th studying for many years, brings the snow. For those these students have benefi t- v v grader, displayed exceptional v Residential • Re-Roof • Repair • Skylights v and the quality of their work who attended, they could ted. v v art in a variety of media. and the breadth of the dis- not fail to be impressed at M a r s h a l l S m i t h v Serving Idyllwild Since 1984 • 28 Y Yearsears Experience v v v Faculty advisor Lenore ciplines within which they how lucky Idyllwild is to c a n b e r e a c h e d a t v TING v BRA S! Sazer proudly noted that of worked are remarkable. have support for the arts

v R CELE 20 YEA v [email protected]. v v her graduating eighth grade The onstage show took v v featured artists, fi ve are ap- v v place on a snowy Thursday, v BC’sBC’s RoofingRoofing Company v plying to Idyllwild Arts. Jan. 10. Principal Matt Krae- v v v Brian Citrowski, Owner (951) 306-8888 v Although the oldest is mer joked that Sazer seems v Fully Insured • Lic. # 645462 v v vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv Septic Services Performance Pumping Septic Tank Pumping 1-866-860-6532

Septic Certifi cations New Construction Jesse Wilkerson Leach Systems, Repair & Replacements Lic.# 971868 Backhoe & Dumptruck Video Pipe Inspection & Repair P.O. Box 3519, Idyllwild, CA 92549 Fully Licensed and Bonded • C-42 License # 799834 (951) 587-7578 Brad Hamby, Owner Cell (951) 830-3529 Idyllwild School artist Ben Cruz in front of one of his pieces. [email protected] Photo by Marshall Smith Security Septic Services Avant Garde Firearm School Get More Business! Pistol, Rifl e and Shotgun Kent Busher Tracy Philippi, Owner Excavating ADVERTISE PO Box 753 Septic Systems Idyllwild, CA 92549 Leach Line Repair in the Dump Truck & Licensed, Bonded and Insured Backhoe Service Town Crier’s 951-795-5784 Grading & Asphalt Service Directory. [email protected] Paving & Striping Lic. #432851 Call (951) 659-2145 659-3448 Septic Services Shipping & Packaging DYLLWILD

ACKHOE (951) 659-5329 I Septic Systems — Installations & Repairs LiabilityB Insured Backhoe & Dump Truck Services Lic. # B C42-332570 Serving Idyllwild 36 Years DAVID JONES P.O. Box 551 JUSTIN JONES Idyllwild, CA 92549 Sixth-grade artist Grace Davis, with her Nietzsche shoe. Photo by Marshall Smith Idyllwild Town Crier, January 17, 2013 - Page 31 Creature corner Past tense

By Mimi and Hootch 65 years ago - 1948 phetamine. The best news this week is that two Idyllwild was deciding Dachshunds who were lost in the winter if it should join the Hemet 20 years ago - 1993 storms came home. Sadie and Rutledge School District. The Hill was cut off miraculously found their way out of the from the rest of the world snow and ice to wander to a porch to 60 years ago - 1953 when highways 74, 243 and ask for help. Paws up to you both for Martin Aguirre was in 371 were closed due to being such troopers. Also reunited was Buddy, the pit charge of the Lions Club boulders, mud and trees bull. And great breaking news: Rachel, the black female project to raise funds for on the roads caused by puppy has been adopted into a forever home. That leaves recreation equipment at heavy rainstorms that had three puppies available. Get your applications in now. Town Hall. Plans called for pummelled the Hill for 12 Snowball is completely happy with her new home developing a playground consecutive days. and with Spencer, her new forever pack mate. adjacent to the building. When you need a warm furry 10 years ago - 2003 tuxedo cat to warm your heart and 55 years ago - 1958 Astrocamp, an edu- your toes, Midnight is your man. The Town Crier began cational camp teaching Abandoned as his family walked publishing the newspaper science and astronomy to away, he is friendly, playful, quiet, weekly. Since its start in thousands of children each and only has eyes for you. Young 1946, the newspaper had year, got the good news enough to enjoy a little cat and maintained an every-other- that it would benefit from mouse time, but mature enough to week schedule during the a $4.1 million bond issued calmly cuddle and wait for you to love him. Be assured winter season. by Gov. Gray Davis. that when the clock strikes midnight, you’ll know where Midnight the cat is. 45 years ago - 1968 Rick Lynsky manuevers his way down Strawberry Creek on 5 years ago - 2008 The word is out, A federal grant of Jan. 18, 1993. The water was abnormally high after recent Statewide budget cuts there are puppies $71,400 for Idyllwild’s storms had turned the normally sedate Strawberry Creek into were requiring the pos- at ARF — three of sewer disposal project was the perfect water level to kayak. File photo sible closure of state parks, them. One girl, two approved by the Water Pol- including Mt. San Jacinto boys, and momma lution Control Administra- State Park. too. Introducing Sandy and her babies, tion. a metamorphosis. Peter Two Idyllwild men and a Noah, Dillon, and Olivia, who were Rogers and Paul Pound Pine Cove man and woman 1 year ago - 2012 named in memory of the tragedy at 40 years ago - 1973 were transforming it into were in Riverside County The Idyllwild Fire Protec- Sandy Hook Elementary and of three The realty office build- a restaurant to be called jail after being arrested and tion District (IFPD) com- of the children who lost their lives ing, first owned by Mary Gastrognome. charged with manufacturing mission signed a contract too soon. Nelson, later by Bob methamphetamine and pos- with Mike Sherman to be Sandy has her girlish figure back and is ready for Johnson, was undergoing 25 years ago - 1988 session for sale of metham- interim Idyllwild fire chief. a less hectic home, complete with other four-leggeds, canine or feline. And puppy love speaks for itself. Get it now while they are still young. Learning every day, these little furballs are already in puppy school. And they are IDYLLWILD ready for you to visit and fall in love. They have New Year’s Promises, too, to always stay faithful and by your side forever. DENTAL BUILDING Also available is Oreo, our young male Boston terrier- Serving the community’s Chihuahua mix who is known for his special twirling dance when his food bowl is visible. 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, neu- tered, and current on shots. ARF is open 10 a.m. to 659-5011 4 p.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 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 Brent Skean. To sponsor the column, call Shane Fender at the Town Heber G. Dunn, D.D.S. Bryan L. Dunn, D.D.S. Crier, 659-2145. 54805 North Circle Dr. Subscribe to the Town Crier and SAVE! 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Or call toll-free 1-888-535-6663 • Local (951) 659-2145 Page 32 - Idyllwild Town Crier, January 17, 2013 Great blue heron detours to the Hill

This great blue heron stalked through the dried cattail reeds, treading on frozen remains of lily pads searching for the few remaining goldfi sh while visiting Mountain Center. Photo by Doris Jean Lombard

Strange but true Over the weekend the majestic great blue heron visited a local In Singapore, one of the colorful customs is small wetland area near South Circle Drive. Photo above by Careena Chase training birds for singing competitions. It’s not The great blue heron seemed out of place on Wednesday morning, always just a hobby, though; for some, it’s a serious Jan. 9. This magnifi cent bird is normally found in saltwater and — and costly — business. A single well-trained bird freshwater habitats, from open coasts, marshes, riverbanks, and lakes to backyard goldfi sh ponds. However, this heron was seen on might sell for as much as $60,000. South Circle near Fern Valley Rd. and Tahquitz Dr. in an open fi eld soaking up the sun. Photo at left by Jenny Kirchner Put your business on the map. 2013 HOMES & LAND EXPLORE IDYLLWILD MAP! IMPROVEMENT guide It’s the map every visitor has to have and its FREE! �������������������������� Deadline: Feb. 15 ���� � Large 17" x 21.5" full-color cartoon map of I D Y� L L� W I L D 2 0 1 2 �� ���� Idyllwild businesses and attractions printed on Published: March 7 ������ high-quality gloss stock and folded to 3-1/2" x 8-1/2" for easy rack display. Contact Shane Fender at Back of map features list of businesses and (951) 659-2145 or ���������� services with addresses, phone number, websites, ���������������������������������������������������� ��������� ���������� ����� ������������� �������� ��� � �������������������� [email protected] ������� ��� �������� ���� ������ �������� ������ ������������������������������������ ������� ���� ������������ ��� ����� ����� ��� ���� � �� ����� ��������� ��������� ��� ���������� ��� �� ���� ��������������� ��� ���� ������������������� ��� ������� ��� ������ ��� ������ ����� email addresses and up to 30 words describing ����������������� ���� ������� ��� ��� ������ ���������� � ������������� ��� ���� ����������� ��������� ������� � ������� ��� ����� ���� ������ ������������������������������������������������ ��������� ����� � �������� ���� ���� ����������������� ��� ���� ������ ������ ����� ��� ������������ ���� ��������� ���� ���� ��� ���� ����� �������������������������������������� �������������������� ������� ������� ������� ������������ ����� ����� ��������� ��� ������ � �������������������� ���������������������� ���������������� ��� ������ ���������������� �� ����� ����� ��� ��� ���������������������� ������������������������������������������������� ���������� ��� ���� the business. � ������� ��� ���������� �������� ���� ����� ����� � ����� ����� �� �� ���������� �������������������������������������� ��������� ���� ��� ��� ������ ������� ��� A ���������� ��������� ����� ���������� ���� ��� �� �������� ������ ���� ���� ����� ������������������������������������� � ��������������������� � ����� ��� ����� ������ l ������������������� �������������������� �������� ��� �������� ��� ������� ��������� ����� ���� �������� � s ������ ���� ��� � �������� �������� ����� ������������������ �������� � �������������������������������������������� ��������� ������ o ��������� ����� ������ ������������ ugho ����� ����� o �� ���� ���������� �������� ��� � u r t ������ � ���� h ��� �������� �� � ���� D t ���� ��� �������� ���� ��� ���� �� ������ �������� t ������������ h ����������������������� E �� ���� ������� ���� ����������� ���� �� ������������� ��� ��������� ��� ����� ����� 30,000 maps distributed FREE i ����������������� s �������� ���� ���� e������������������ E ���� ��������� ����� �������� ���������� � t � r ��� ���� �������� �������� ��������� i R ��� ���� ���������� ���� ���� ���������� �� y b F ��������� ������ ���� ����� ���������� ���� �� uted � ����� ������e � �� ���� ��������� ������ ��������������������� a throughout Idyllwild. � ������ ���� � ��������� ���� ��� r � ! Participating businesses will be given maps to hand out in their stores. With a new feature ... ONLY $140 (text only) ASK THE EXPERTS Have a question about home maintenance, mountain or $170 (text & photo) gardening, where to go for help, or anything related to Deadline: Feb. 1, 2013 home improvement? Send us your questions and we’ll ask the experts. Email [email protected] or Call Shane Fender at 659-2145 stop by the offi ce with your question by Feb. 18. or stop by our offi ce.