Creature Corner: July 19, 2018
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF family members talked about new ARF family members and those who had been adopted.
Panther: The kittens have all checked in, so let’s hear from some of you adults …
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Commercial cannabis ordinance back with Planning Commission
State releases proposed regulations Commercial cannabis activity permits will be on the agenda of the Riverside County Planning Commission’s July 18 meeting. The commission discussed the proposed ordinance in June and requested that its staff review several questions, and return with a report and possible changes. The principal issue that captured the commission’s attention was whether…
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Out Loud: July 19, 2018
When people move to Idyllwild, Pine Cove, Fern Valley or environs, one of the first questions they ask is, “Why are there three water districts?” I mean, this isn’t a metropolis of cities with their own city councils and mayors to run water districts, etc. These are very tiny neighborhoods. A FVWD neighborhood can abut…
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Kathy Harmon-Luber photography exhibits at Artspresso Gallery
Overcoming set-backs is often a journey of transformation and such is the case with prolific artist Kathy Harmon-Luber. Her new photography series titled “Dream Blossoms: Dreams Blossom” features a glistening array of flowers in multiple stages of unfoldment. An Art Alliance of Idyllwild Artist of the Year and Idyllwild Deer artist, Harmon-Luber was weakened and…
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Past Tense: July 19, 2018
70 years ago – 1948 Ernie Maxwell, in a demur bathing suit of the 1890s complete with black stockings, limped into third place in the Businessman’s Committee’s bearded bathing beauty contest. 65 years ago – 1953 The first thunder shower of the season left 0.35 inches of moisture and started four forest fires. 60 years…
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Governor and legislation seeking to mitigate wildfire threats
In January, when he announced his proposed fiscal year 2018-19 budget, Gov. Jerry Brown also promised to create a task force of foresters and scientists to address the growing threat of wildfires in California. This announcement was only a few months after the harrowing and devastating series of wildfires that burned hundreds of thousands of…
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Readers Write: You made the right decision
The right decision was to not use our beautiful mountain for a laser show again. We must respect the spirit of the mountain. This spirit protects our beloved little Idyllwild and us. The American Indians have know this a long time. They are sharing this protection with us. We should thank them for this spiritual…
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More new Members and Membership renewals
Four more weeks until the one-year anniversary of our announcement of the Town Crier Membership Model, and six more weeks until the anniversary of when it went into effect. So, on Sept. 1, we will finalize the list of the Town Crier’s Charter Members, i.e., those who became Members during the first year of our…
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Realtor Talk: An introduction
Greetings from the Idyllwild Association of Realtors! On behalf of IAOR, celebrating our 40th year as an association, and a thank you to the Idyllwild Town Crier, it is my honor and pleasure to introduce to you our new monthly column, “Realtor Talk.” The main reason for this column is to relay to you any…
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Fire restrictions raised in San Bernardino National Forest
Effective Monday, July 16, San Bernardino National Forest officials implemented elevated fire restrictions. In light of conditions and recent fire activity, the decision is based on national-level fire activity, local fire activity and the availability of firefighters for response. Until further notice, the following restrictions are in effect: • No campfires or barbecues are allowed…
