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Past Tense: July 21, 2016

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The Dare Devils, the girls softball winning team in September 1973. Front row, from left, Heidi Haden, Sherrie Doro, Carol Patton and Debbie Pavone. Back row, from left, Coach Cappi Duncan, Kellie Smith, Michelle Wemple, Janie Best, Kathy Schenk, Shelley Doro, Sheila Smith, Mary Clayton, Natalie Smith, Coach Jamie Doro and Tamara Hoffman. Not shown, Coach Marilyn O’Neil. File photo
The Dare Devils, the girls softball winning team in September 1973. Front row, from left, Heidi Haden, Sherrie Doro, Carol Patton and Debbie Pavone. Back row, from left, Coach Cappi Duncan, Kellie Smith, Michelle Wemple, Janie Best, Kathy Schenk, Shelley Doro, Sheila Smith, Mary Clayton, Natalie Smith, Coach Jamie Doro and Tamara Hoffman. Not shown, Coach Marilyn O’Neil. File photo

65 years ago - 1951

The Chamber of Commerce, working on a community recreation program, was raffling off a brand new Chevrolet to raise money for Town Hall.

60 years ago - 1956

The first tour of mountain homes was sponsored by the Idyllwild Community Church Guild. Among the tour homes were Florence Schisler’s High Castle overlooking the entire Strawberry Valley and C. Selden Belden’s cabin full of his Pinecraft furniture.

55 years ago - 1961

Swimming lessons were started at the village pool at the Idyll-hof.

50 years ago - 1966

A contract was signed between the Idyllwild Chamber of Commerce and Riverside County for administration of the community’s service area that had been adopted the previous December by the county Board of Supervisors.

45 years ago - 1971

Lemon lilies in bloom were being studied by Dorothy Bryant’s nature study group. At the time, Bryant was the writer of the Town Crier’s “Flora, Folks & Fauna” column.

40 years ago - 1976

Dr. Jonas Salk was in Idyllwild to attend a special exhibit of paintings by his wife, Françoise Gilot, at the Cedar Tree Gallery.

35 years ago - 1981

History came alive at ISOMATA’s 11th-annual Early Music & Recorder Workshop featuring Renaissance pageantry.

30 years ago - 1986

From Town Crier advertisements for local stores: butter for $1.69 a pound, a gallon of low-fat milk for $1.69, bananas at 5 pounds for $1 and a carton of cigarettes for $8.99.

25 years ago - 1991

Scholarship funds earned by the Endowment Fund of the Associates of Idyllwild School of Music and the Arts were awarded for the first time.

20 years ago - 1996

The new library, on Pine Crest Avenue, was dedicated. The Idyllwild Library had previously been located at Fern Valley Corners.

15  years ago - 2001

The Chamber of Commerce’s shuttle bus service  averaged 100 riders a weekend.

10 years ago - 2006

The Caine Learning Center opened its facility on Upper Pine Crest Avenue.

5 years ago - 2010

A capacity crowd seeking answers on the county’s assumption of recreation management in Idyllwild confronted the County Service Area 36 Advisory Committee. The packed meeting produced little satisfaction for attendees, whose frustration grew because county representatives were absent.

1 year ago - 2015

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Prevention (Cal Fire) filed a lawsuit against Tarek M. Al-Shawaf, James Nowlin and Donna Nowlin for the costs of fighting the Mountain Fire. Hill residents Lon and Susan Paul, Martin Prevosto, Alisia Fisher, Doug McKellar and MTS&L Inc. aka McKellar Tree Service and Landscaping Inc. also filed a separate lawsuit for damages they sustained in the same blaze.

Creature Corner: July 21, 2016

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Last week in “The Days of Our Nine Lives,” the cats were evaluating the fine qualities each possesses.

Dovey: So, want to hear the latest? As the office cat, I’m privy to all the ARF business, you know.

Bobbie: OK, spill it!

Dovey: First of all, some of us might be leaving ARF this weekend, because Saturday the 23rd is the Clear the Shelter event. Any of us can be adopted for only $20!

Leia: Yippee! I’m so, so excited. I hope I find a home.

Dovey: ARF humans are teaming up with NBC4, who is sponsoring this event. And adopting families will take home gifts from Petco!

Bill: Wow, now that’s cool.

Ginger: This is the best news I’ve heard in weeks. What else have you learned, Dovey?

Dovey: ARF has two dogs now!

Bill: What’s the 411 on the canines?

Bailey
Bailey

Dovey: There’s Paris, who is about 8-years old. She’s a shepherd-mix and is so good with other dogs. But she doesn’t really care about us cats. She’s very calm and likes to take easy walks.

Ginger: Whew! That will be good when she’s in the ARF House.

Dovey: And then there’s Bailey. She’s a youngster, maybe a year old, and she’s an Irish Wolfhound-mix. She’s sooo beautiful! She is good with dogs and cats, she’s really calm for being so young and she absolutely loves every human she meets.

Bobbie: Sounds a lot like me. You know, the “loving humans” part.

Paris
Paris

Dovey: The ARF humans were going nuts over both of these dogs. They say they’ll probably find homes very quickly.

Bobbie: I just hope lots and lots of people show up on Saturday to help ARF Clear the Shelter and take us home.

How many ARF pets will be adopted this Saturday? Be sure to keep up with the animal antics of “The Days of our Nine Lives” each week. And please stop in to say hello to the entire adoptable cast at the ARF House, 26890 Hwy. 243 on Saturdays 10-4 and Sundays 10-2, or by appointment M-F by calling 951-659-1122.

Creature Corner is sponsored by Idyllwild Vacation Rentals & Nugget the office dog.

New of Record: July 21, 2016

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Fire log

The Idyllwild Fire Station did not report responses for last week.

Sheriff’s log

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Hemet Station responded to the following calls Sunday to Saturday, July 10 to July 16.

Idyllwild

• July 10 — Suspicious person, address undefined. Handled by deputy.

• July 11 — Shots fired, Idyllbrook Dr. Handled by deputy.

• July 11 — 911 call, Dickenson Rd. Handled by deputy.

• July 13 — Public disturbance, 54000 block of Marian View Dr. Handled by deputy.

• July 14 — Lost hiker, address undefined. Report taken.

• July 14 — Suspicious circumstance, Manzanita Dr. Handled by deputy.

• July 14 — Alarm call, Seneca Dr. Handled by deputy.

• July 14 — Shots fired, 26000 block of Hwy. 243. Handled by deputy.

• July 15 — Runaway child, 53000 block of Tollgate Rd. Report taken.

• July 15 — Suspect info, address withheld. Handled by deputy.

• July 15 — Alarm call, Scenic Dr. Handled by deputy.

• July 15 — Narcotics, Meadow Dr. Handled by deputy.

• July 15 — Suspicious person, 54000 block of S. Circle Dr. Handled by deputy.

• July 15 — Area check, Silver Tip Ln. Handled by deputy.

• July 15 — Suicide threat, address withheld. Unfounded.

• July 16 — Alarm call, 53000 block of Double View Dr. Handled by deputy.

• July 16 — Animal abuse, Ridgeview Dr. Unfounded.

• July 16 — Public disturbance, Live Oak St. Unfounded.

• July 16 — Found runaway, address withheld. Handled by deputy.

• July 16 — Incorrigible minor, address withheld. Handled by deputy.

Mountain Center

• July 16 — Assist other department, address undefined. Handled by deputy.

Pine Meadows

• July 10 — Suspicious circumstance, address undefined. Handled by deputy.

• July 13 — Burglary, 59000 block of Devils Ladder Rd. Handled by deputy.

• July 14 — Burglary, 59000 block of Devils Ladder Rd. Report taken.

Poppet Flats

• July 13 — Child neglect, address withheld. Unfounded.

• July 14 — Follow up, address withheld. Handled by deputy.

• July 14 — Burglary, 46000 block of Poppet Flats Rd. Report taken.

• July 15 — Alarm call, Lane Park Dr. Handled by deputy.

• July 15 — Follow up, address undefined. Handled by deputy.

• July 16 — Public disturbance, address undefined. Handled by deputy.

• July 17 — Harassing phone calls, address withheld. Unfounded.

San Bernardino

National Forest

• July 13 — Unattended death, address withheld. Report taken.

• July 15 — Trespassing, 56000 block of Hwy. 74. Handled by deputy.

• July 16 — Public disturbance, address withheld. Handled by deputy.

• July 16 — Noise complaint, 56000 block of Hwy. 74. Unfounded.

Fire & Forest: On the Hill, be prepared for emergencies …

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We are well into our summer season with Memorial Day weekend over, Father’s Day done and by the time you read this, 4th of July festivities in the rear-view mirror. Not to put a damper on all the fun and enjoyment most people get out of this time of year, but let’s recap several fire events that have happened so far this year.

The month of June thus far has had four significant vegetation fires in Southern California. Their consequences have been destruction of multiple structures, thousands of acres burned and four fatalities. The fact that these fires all started within almost a week of each other in four different counties shows that our landscape, even after a somewhat normal winter of rainfall, is ripe to burn.

This year marks the third anniversary of two fires in the San Jacinto Mountains, the Mountain Fire in July and the Silver Fire in August. Both threatened and burned homes. We should hope that these two major fires in our own backyard and other catastrophic wildland fires would make all of us aware of the vulnerable area we live in and the need to be ready to evacuate when ordered.

A very comprehensive website worth your time to read is Cal Fire’s www.readyforwildfire.org. This site has important information to help you and your family prepare for the threat of a wildfire and evacuation.

Other helpful local organizations and sites are the Riverside County Mountain Area Safety Taskforce: rvcweb.org/MASTPortal/Default.aspx?tabid=80. This organization has some excellent evacuation checklists and maps.

Idyllwild Fire Protection District at www.idyllwildfire.com and the Mountain Disaster Preparedness site at www.mdp-idyllwild.com also have helpful ideas. This group also operates Idyllwild Emergency at www.idyllwildemergency.com, which has updated information on local significant emergencies and road travel impacts.

Another resource for emergency information is AM 1610 radio station WNKI, which is maintained by the Mile High Radio Club at www.milehighradioclub.org. The Department of Homeland Security also has valuable information on its website at www.ready.gov/wildfires.

Also, don’t forget the Mountain Communities Fire Safe Council (www.mcfsc.org). Education is the primary task of this group and it has various brochures and handouts available in the office and linked online.

Let’s not forget our pets during an emergency. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (www.aspca.org/pet-care/general-pet-care/disaster-preparedness) has very pertinent information for pet owners, as does our local Animal Rescue Friends of Idyllwild (arfidyllwild.weebly.com/disaster-preparedness-for-you--your-pets.html).

While we can never stress enough how important it is to do everything possible to have your home ready for a wildfire, before the threat of fire forces us to leave, use the above mentioned links to read, study and prepare for this event.

Bobbie Rants

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By Bobbie Glasheen

I would like a challenge match with, let me see ... Jack Nicholson. Hulk Hogan. I’ll bet my bad moods can beat their bad moods.

I challenge the entire Dachshund world as to who can claim the shortest legs in the world. Proportionately, of course. I would win hands and legs down.

That dude in Walmart last week. The one who was so loudly impatient with me when I could not get my charge card to perform. Fixing him with my best stink-eye, I asked him to meet me out back by the dumpsters. He didn’t show. See, scared to death. Rachel, take note.

Each month my crossword puzzle book offers one particular doozer called THE CHALLENGER. Funny thing, CHALLENGER is easier than the ones labeled MEDIUM. I am not challenged by the CHALLENGER. I am challenged by day-to-day living.

Epithets have no effect on the way the cards fall. Though they might relieve a little stress, epithets do not seem to make a whit of difference. I glare, I blaze away, I scream naughty words into the forest, make appointments back by the dumpster. For naught. No one and no thing gives a rat’s ass.

I am challenged by the personalities of Idyllwild residents. They are amazing, entertaining and insightful. Kind and good. And there I stand speechless, guileless and strangely calm in their presence. The fire of my annoyances flickers and dies. I look like a peabrain. Grinning like a doofuss, a complete dipstick. My weapons are but ridiculous playthings before this shining decency.

As Robert DeNiro would say, “You’re good. Ya’ know it. You’re good.” You are.

Fern Valley Water District board considers capital expenditures

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The Fern Valley Water District Board of Directors met last Friday and discussed future capital expenditures and the approval of a candidate for the California Special Districts Association Board of Directors.

Under consideration is construction to expand the board meeting room and the replacing of district field trucks. Director Robert Krieger led the discussion regarding replacing older vehicles and office construction, noting that board-room construction would require modifying the current budget. “We will have to make budget adjustments,” he said. The current budget does include replacing existing field trucks.

The board directed General Manager Victor Jimenez to commence the search for two trucks. Purchase of a third truck (the district currently fields three) would be deferred until later. Krieger noted a preference for diesel, given fuel economy and engine durability and purchase within Riverside County, so that taxes would go to the county. Jimenez noted that reducing current purchase to two trucks is well within the budget.

President Jim Rees said he would begin investigation of the project to expand the board meeting room, which would include adding central air as part of the project. In answer to a question from Director Charlie Wix regarding construction timeline, Rees estimated the project, including plan check with the county, could be completed within six months. “The actual job would only take about 60 days,” said Rees. Both discussion items — the truck purchases and building construction — would be action items for the August board agenda.

Krieger queried, as part of the general manager’s report, water loss of 11 percent in 2016 compared to 14.7 percent in 2015 for the May/June period. Jimenez reported that last month the loss was only 5 percent. Jimenez complimented the field staff for the excellent job they have been doing.

The board voted to authorize Rees to sign a ballot, in the California Special Districts Association 2016 board election, to re-elect current CSDA President Bill Nelson, given his service, experience and background.

The board confirmed the next meeting will be at 9 a.m. Friday, Aug. 19.

Readers Write: Leaky gut syndrome

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Editor:

The following auto-immune diseases are preventable, and some are reversible: Alzheimer’s; anxiety and/or depression; ALS; ADHD autism; candida; celiac disease and gluten sensitivity; chronic fatigue syndrome; Crohn’s disease; fibromyalgia; gas-bloating-digestive pain; low thyroid; irritable bowel; lupus; metabolic syndrome; migraine headaches; multiple sclerosis; liver malfunction; Parkinson’s; restless leg; rheumatoid arthritis; eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, dermatitis, acne; diabetes; ulcerative colitis; allergies and food sensitivities.

Most of our immune system is in our gut. Autoimmune diseases, which occur when our immune system attacks healthy cells, are linked to a condition called leaky gut,” or “increased intestinal permeability.”

The protective lining of the intestines becomes damaged by the toxic substances in whatever we eat and drink. The toxins can then cross directly into the bloodstream, rather than being excreted. The immune system goes into high gear, but there are so many foreign substances attacking our bodies there is often collateral damage, and ailments like those listed above prevail.

Stress causes a decrease in probiotic diversity in our gut. Over-sterilzation with antibacterial soaps, purifying cleansers, etc., contributes to autoimmune illnesses because we are not exposed to the good bacteria found in our natural environment. Living in a pristine environment with air sanitizers and bouquet scents is really sickening.

Today, seven in 10 Americans are on at least one perscription/pharma drug. Painkillers, antibiotics and synthetic drugs also damage our fragile gut lining, opening our bloodstream to a tidal wave of toxins.

Eliminate packaged and processed foods, artificial sweeteners, hydrogenated oils and high-fructose corn syrup. Learn more about leaky gut, and heal yourself.

Kristina Baker

Idyllwild

Readers Write: Reply to ‘Open letter to Idyllwild Christians’

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Frank and Harriet Thompson wrote a letter published in the July 7 TC expressing their dislike of the “Separation of Church and State” enshrined in the 1st Amendment. I disagree, but respect their right to voice their opinion.

But during their polemic, they cited “non-gender bathrooms” as an “attack on Christian beliefs.” This is a shameful misrepresentation of Jesus’ teachings.

Jesus had only two directives concerning morality:

1) Treat the other as you would wish to be treated. (Mt 7:12 and Lk 6:31)

2) Exclude no group from this treatment, even those very different from yourself, even your “enemies.” (Mt 5:41-48)

Jesus recognized that it’s more of a challenge to be empathetic to others who are different from yourself. When he noticed that his disciples were very empathetic but only to other Jews, he told them that if they aspired to be sons of God — like Jesus — they needed to broaden their sphere of empathy to include everyone:

“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy’. But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those that persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? And if you greet only your brothers, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that?” (Mt 5:43-7)

During Jesus’ time, the law dictated that if a Roman soldier (the “enemy” to Jews at that time) asked a Jew to carry his pack, the Jew must do so, for 1 mile. Jesus told his disciples that if such an enemy soldier asked you to carry his pack for a mile, you should volunteer to carry it for 2. (Mt 5:41)

If you perceive transgender individuals to be different from yourself in a significant way, then it’s exactly that group that will be the measure of your empathy; Jesus’ challenge is to stretch your sphere of empathy. Most people today are up for that challenge, and that’s why most people today believe marriage should be an option for all humans, and why so many soldiers today are sickened when compelled to kill people (PTSD).

If you’re struggling to be empathetic to a certain group, well, keep trying; but until you succeed, don’t you dare call yourself a Christian.

Rick Barker

Idyllwild

Readers Write: Time for new IWD leadership

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Editor:

I have read  many lettters to the editor over my lifetime in Idyllwild. I have disagreed with some and agreed with some but none have I agreed with more than Vic Sirkin’s recent letter regarding Idyllwild Water District.

The wastewater reclamation project at this time seems a waste of money. That money, used to drill wells, would help us with the water shortage much faster.

I wonder how many new wells have been drilled in the past 10 years, how many have been refurbished or put back on line? Allowing a few water meters per year for building would help the economy, not to mention the families who have been paying taxes and standby charges for many years.

Showing the public the facilities and how they work should also bring to light the workings of the water company.

To me, this is not how a public entity should work. Sounds like the tail is wagging the dog.

Maybe it’s time for new board members and a new general manager.

George Kretsinger

Past 20-year member of the IWD Board of Directors

Readers Write: Idyllwild Water lacks openness

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Editor:

As a homeowner, off and on, since 1977, I really must take offense at some of the machinations of the IWD.

Being open in its dealings with its constituency would certainly remove some stress.

How about having an open house and tour of our plant and facilities some weekend? Using the word “security” as an excuse does not work.

Open discussion of meter installations is called for. Perhaps the IWD could work closely with its constituents and alleviate some of the pain and friction.

Don Schoenmann

Idyllwild 

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