Bargain hunters flock Idyllwild for weekend yard sales
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State fire fee repeal fails
One final futile legislative effort was made to repeal the state fire prevention fee. During the final week of the legislative session, Assemblyman Brian Nestande (R, Palm Desert) helped introduce legislation which would repeal the $150 fee. Its passage was tied to enactment of Assembly Bill 1500, which would have expanded the corporate income tax….
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International order honors local community groups
The Grand Priory of the Hospitallier Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem will honor several local groups on Sept. 15. Four community groups will receive contributions, while numerous Idyllwild citizens will be given medals for their wonderful community service work and honored at a black tie dinner that evening at the Creekstone Inn, according to…
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Opinion: Final thoughts on ARF mayoral race
The ARF Idyllwild mayoralty election was in June. These will be the final letters and comments about that race. It is time to turn to the future. I encourage readers to focus on the November election which will be in less than 70 days. If you prefer local topics, then Max’s leadership and re-election campaign…
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Opinion: The true meaning of giving
The true meaning of giving must come from the heart. Yes, Ms. Mueller was indeed extremely generous with her ARF donation — unfortunately leading to much controversy. Extreme amounts of money were spent by her for the election, “Max for Mayor” which certainly could have added to ARF’s coffers — but of course it was…
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Opinion: Can’t we all just get along?
The first three letters of “fund” are “fun.” Obviously, since Madelaine did not win the election, she’s not having a lot of fun. She’s a very angry person. I can understand that. When you have hopes and dreams of winning, and you don’t, it can often be disappointing. However, that does not mean that your…
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Idyllwild has a Little Free Library
Mark and Sally Salter are excited to be the stewards for a Little Free Library, which is a national movement …
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Opinion: ARF accepts donations 2
ARF is definitely accepting donations, just not from Madelaine Barnett Cresswell. This is because of Madelaine’s very poor behavior regarding the election. I was recently contacted by ARF who let me know that they are no longer associating with Madelaine due to her very poor behavior since the election. They did not tell me what…
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Chamber directors face lawsuit alleging fraud
Directors of the Idyllwild Chamber of Commerce face a suit in Superior Court that charges them with fraud. The complaint, filed Aug. 6, charges directors with fraud and alleges that directors “had actually embezzled the majority of the Chamber’s Monument Preservation Fund.” The complaint, filed “Pro Per” (Latin for “propria persona,” “for onself”) ostensibly by…
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Creature Corner: Aug. 30, 2012
Reunited this week were canines Sage, Reno, Jack and Oscar. Hurray and paws up for making it back home. It’s the new kids on the block! Introducing Bo Peep, a black and white, long-haired female; Pearl, a calico female; and Vincent, a long-haired, gray and white male. New to the ARF house, but up…
