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Seeking Emax award nominees

For the 14th consecutive year, the Idyllwild Town Crier is requesting nominations for the annual Ernie Maxwell Community Spirit Award. Bring your nomi-

The honor is given to an individual or group who represents EMax’s spirit of community and volunteerism. Prior awardees took actions that created a spark did with his activities involving the environment.

The nomination information should provide the reason why the individual or group has been nominated. They should have demonstrated a tangible, perhaps Scenic Trail is an example of accomplishment.

How long has your nominee been active in the community?

Provide a description of their volunteer contributions and accomplishments for the community. been adopted or expanded by the community?

The previous awardees were the Mountain Commust be on original, not copies of, ballots available in the Town Crier.

in the Park

Holiday closings

Hill businesses and institutions that will be closed Mon-

Idyllwild Pharmacy • Idyllwild Town Crier

Idyllwild Health Center

continues. The Idyllwild family man reportedly went missing on the way home from a visit with his sister in the hospital, on was last seen at the Santa

Strawberry Creek Medical • Idyllwild Transfer Station

Police have released

The Hemet Station of thebook page that the search continues and posted photos of personnel in-

zalez, a public informaadded that aerial and canine units were involved in the search, and the search continues daily. “If you see something, say something.” Anyone with information should con-

Tahquitz Pines Retreat hosted “Boots in the Park” on Saturday.

PHOTO BY PETER SZABADI

IWD board hears of more delay on WTP

the initial engineering for the Wastewater Treatment Plant replacement has been delayed until September, -

the amount the other two local districts pay.ress and completed, and legacy problems discovered. Two large pumps at the core of the Wastewater Treatment Plant, one for sludge and one for aeration, were

pected” they would be able to provide these initial pushed back to the end of that month or the beginninghave proved themselves unworthy.” Before leaving, inreport when it arrives, and they might also be contract-

In response to questions about whether there was any legal remedy for these delays, or a deadline in the that Covid created delays, and Schelly noted that orig-lays in obtaining title for the land, something the former small errors.

The meeting included a public hearing on an or-

a quote to start a program of regular inspections.

down. It is now online and pumping water into Foster get their help preparing for the eventual replacement of

the drawings.

ry. He explained that it is not practical to dig up all the service lines, which are on private property, but the state is not expecting that the process will be completed by the October deadline.

The directors expressed exasperation at the news

kle asked President Charles Schelly to explain why he had added the item to the agenda. Schelly said that the would like to, as a “token,” follow their lead. He added that preparing for meetings takes time, and although he appreciates the volunteer spirit, and volunteers himself with various groups, this is an elected position, and as a paid position it has a higher level of accountability by that if any director does not wish to receive all or part of their stipend, CFO Shouman might create a fund or “pool” into which they may donate their checks. The money might then be used for district needs or public charity, at the board’s discretion, as it would not be pub-

though he understood that the president and vice pres-

said that the plan for a donation fund would have to be presented to legal counsel, and other directors agreed.

son against.

County board approves Idyllwild Fire tax advance

of Supervisors approved the request from the Idyllwild property tax revenue.

distribution of property tax receipts to the cities and special districts. The County estimated the interest would

vious requests.

The County limits the use of advanced tax revenue to

Moderate fre between Banning and Poppet Flats closed Hwy 243

for several hours.

cident page reported that a person in black shirt and from the crash. Torres reports that the driver did not stay on scene but was arrested on separate charges by

County.

cause it receives no property tax or assessments during that period. The agreement states that the transfer to the agreement contract with the County.

provisions, which allow the County to temporarily advance and transfer funds to special districts. The limit is

cal year.

Wednesday 8/28 86°F / 59°F Sunny

Thursday 8/29

tained. In its Friday morning report, Cal Fire stated

trol the Fire.

/54°F Sunny Friday 8/30

/ 64°F Sunny

Tracy Philippi answered the call Sunday morning at Patricia Garza‘s house as she had an estimated 30,000 German yellow jackets between the wall of her house.

PHOTO BY JOEL FEINGOLD

Robert J. Priefer: Idyllwild Community lost one of their own almost a year ago

on 9/11

It has been almost a year since one of the members of our Idyllwild Community passed on September 11,

membered not only for his involvement in the commualso for the personal interactions and connections he had with members of the community, and his devotion to family.

One can see his designs everywhere one looks in Idyllwild, from individual homes to commercial buildings such as Town Center, Oakwood Center, Idyllwild

gels Catholic Church to name some.

He summed up his design emphasis and style in this

erside’s requirements. That work was arduous, requiring unceasing interactions with all levels of the county planning, building and safety, and parks departments.

up here as if to remind me that my life needed to be here.

real estate agent if they could recommend an architect. I

tually became not only partners for life but partners in business and in every sense of the word.

the most painful thing I’ve ever experienced. I’ve wanted to honor his memory, but it’s taken almost a year to sit down and write this. I’ve asked his friends and colleagues to contribute to his memory and the impact he has had in this community.

He simply wanted to make things happen in the most direct way possible. He was a pragmatist who knew that the realities of the situation demanded compromise to achieve the goal. Together, we were able to get the -

when pre-construction of the amphitheater was schedthe Idyllwild Community Center. Contractors were site which had to be done before construction could begin.

ed some friends among the Idyllwild locals who volunteered to cap the well with him. That day was scheduled for Easter weekend. I showed up with my tractor.

Priefer chose to live, because he so loved this mountain and its people. And for every one of those years, the contributed to it.

when I became president of the Idyllwild Community

the idea of a community center for decades, going back team sports and helped in whatever way he could to make that happen.

make an initial donation of land and dollars for the

didn’t follow tradition as his only guide, but always wanted to try something new. He found beautiful architectural solutions to rehabilitating older buildings such as the Idyllwild Brewpub and Ferro’s which are great examples of his thoughtful design work that repurposed older structures, giving them a new life. There are many individual owners of private residences who revthe aesthetic results of his problem solving were amazing, as was he.”

in many of the things we’ve done. He was involved in or responsible for many of our contributions to the community. He was at ground zero on the Outpost, ICC,

gator, advisor, or both. He was a good friend, trusted advisor, and creative talent. Our Idyllwild isn’t the same without him.”

mental in completing the Idyllwild Community Center

fessionally and personally. I marveled at his creativity.

impact in perspective, he lived and worked in Idyllwild longer than Ernie Maxwell. He was instrumental in recreation on the Hill - coordinating, coaching, and playing the entire time. He was the heart and soul of the

at the comical side of life and turning an impossible situation into a memorable weekend.’

sually. We were parents of children in the same grade. -

shared friendships with other people. He was always smiling and happy. The thing I remember about him most was that he was kind, so kind. He seemed to be very gentle, and he loved his kids so much. He was my “friend,” but I didn’t spend any real time with him, unfortunately. Every time I saw him, he would greet me and everyone else with warmth and friendliness. That is an unusual trait these days - to greet everyone with kindness and warmth and sincerity and look into their

There were and are so many in our community that touched each and every one with his kindness and compassion.

He leaves behind an entire community as well as a

course, amphitheater, and a parking area get built, and of the building is under construction! His imprint in Idyllwild will last forever.”

second oldest in a family of seven boys and three girls. Ours was a family that blended so well he would so blessed to have shared time on this planet with you,

“ASK SPIRITUAL WORKOUT”

By Steven Morrison, M.A.

• Editor’s Note: Spiritual Workout is a practice of these 15 concepts: Be Compassionate • Beliefs-

ten to Inspiration • Mind & Body Are Connect-

Here for a Reason • We Belong to the Planet, Not Dear Spiritual Workout, -

A loyal reader.

Thanks for reading and for sending in this particular question. It’s a rich one with numerous ways to viewmon for a belief we have to actually be one of a “family”

earned. Whether or not any of these resonate with you, I’m sure there are ones that do. “Being raised” to expect the other shoe to drop means that the beliefs you haveencing their limitations for some time. But everything changes form, which is how we know even well-practiced beliefs can be changed. Bring this to a Spiritual short order how to do exactly that.

non-serving beliefs, we replace them with ones thatpect bad things to come and the answer is to intend for you want to experience, not on the punishment you’ll and you’re ahead of the game because we cultivate intentions by embodying them…in the present moment. we believe more and more that we can have what we want and that we create our own realities wherein bethen “re-raise” your Self to expect more and more peace Dear Spiritual Workout,

The one thing guaranteed to get you from where you provide so much to work with here because you alreadyperience passion. And purpose. Bring this to a Spirituwe can show you precisely how to place your Self on the purpose and passion track.

County ofers 6-month report on Short-Term Rental program

Enforcement

This follows the Feb. 1 opening of the Tier 1 appli-

Code Enforcement’s actions taken to enforce the OrdiTier 1

issued for this area, which allowed the County Plan-

forcement Operation in Wine Country.

via email at codestr@rivco.org.

vided proof of having paid the TOT during that period and meeting all other eligibility requirements. If the number of operators who met these criteria exceeded Hill would be needed.

In an email to the Town Crier, Hildebrand added, “Every Ordinance has a shelf life and should be reOrdinance, as will be discussed during the hearing next Tuesday, appears to be working the way it was intended. We’ll listen to what the public has to say and consider any further changes, if needed.”

However, in advance of a future budget review, the

There were also separate limits for the Wine CounWine Country – Winery. These situations were similar

board should expect a request for additional support

Planning is currently testing a beta version of map-

mission in all three Wine Country areas, too. of eligible operators falling under the overall caps and

ber, responsible operator’s contact information, and occupancy limits.

“This will become a publicly available mapping

Free Ice Cream Social at Idyllwild Area Historical Museum

of artifacts and documents from our local past, with archivists providing access to researchers and even answering queries via email.

The Idyllwild Area Historical Society invites the public to their annual free Ice Cream Social, thanking the community for their ongoing support, on Saturday, the ice cream runs out. The Museum is the place for all things connected to Idyllwild’s history. The permanent exhibits are a perfect introduction to how this town got to be the way it is, focusing on the original inhabitants, the valley, as well as some of our subcultures like rockment industry. They also maintain the primary archive

to serve the community while meeting people and museum itself does the explaining. The Ice Cream Soat www.idyllwildhistory.org.

Idyllwild Area Historical Society Ice Cream Social, Sat-

tions, please read your list-

Wednesday, Aug 28

• Codependents Anon, noon. St. Hugh’s Episcopal Church, 25525 Tahquitz Dr.

• Fit Afer 50, noon-1 p.m. Town Hall, 25925 Cedar St.

• Philosophy Discussion Club, 5 p.m. in the Spirit Mountain Retreat Hill House, 25661 Oakwood St

• Narcotics Anonymous, 6 p.m. Spirit Mountain Retreat, 25661 Oakwood St.

Thursday, Aug 29

• Fit Afer 50, 10-11 a.m. Town Hall, 25925 Cedar St.

• AA discussion & birthdays, noon. St. Hugh’s Episcopal Church, 25525 Tahquitz Dr.

Department Hemet Station re IDYLLWILD

• Aug. 15 — Area check, 6:28 p.m. 54000 block of Jameson Rd. Handled by deputy.

• Aug. 16 — 911 hangup from cellphone, 4:46 a.m. 26000 block of Crestview Dr. Handled by deputy.

• Aug. 16 — Suspect info, 11:20 a.m. Address withheld. Handled by deputy.

• Aug. 16 — Missing person, 1:36 p.m. 53000 block of Idyllbrook Dr. Report taken.

• Aug. 16 — Suspicious circumstance, 7:58 p.m. 53000 block of Idyllbrook Dr. Handled by deputy.

• Aug. 16 — Noise complaint, 8:29 p.m. 53000 block of Meadow Dr. Handled by deputy.

• Aug. 17 — Public disturbance, 1:13 p.m. 26000 block of Hwy. 243. Handled by deputy.

• Aug. 17 — Area check, 1:39 p.m. N. Circle Dr. Handled by deputy.

• Mountain Communities Mutual Aid food distribution, 1-2 p.m. Camp Maranatha, 54162 Maranatha Dr.

• Idyllwild Community Zen, 6 p.m. Text/call Valerie Velez at 951-392-6507 for information.

Friday, Aug 30

• Idy A’s (AA, NA, Alanon, CODA, etc.), noon. St. Hugh’s Episcopal Church, 25525 Tahquitz Dr.

Women’s Writing Group with fellow writers, 2-4 p.m. Spirit Mountain Retreat. Call 951-659-2523 for Zoom info

• AA meeting, 5:30 p.m. Ark of Light, 54445 N. Circle Dr. (behind Idyllwild Acupuncture)

Saturday, Aug 31

• American Legion Post 800 meeting, 10 a.m. Post 800, 54360 Marian View Dr.

• Idyllwild Chess Club, noon-4 p.m. Idyllwild Library. Free lessons

• Healing Rooms, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Shiloh Christian Ministries, 54295 Village Center Dr.

AA, discussion, noon, St. Hugh’s Episcopal Church, 25525

• Aug. 17 — Burglary, 2:06 p.m. Address undefined. Handled by deputy.

• Aug. 17 — Noise complaint, 10:01 p.m. 25000 block of Azaelia Dr. Handled by deputy.

• Aug. 18 — Follow-up, 12:18 p.m. Address withheld. Handled by deputy.

• Aug. 18 — Suspicious circumstance, 11:11 p.m. 54000 block of S. Circle Dr. Report taken.

• Aug. 19 — Check the welfare, 10:17 a.m. 24000 block of Fern Valley Rd. Handled by deputy.

• Aug. 19 — Follow-up, 12:02 p.m. Address withheld. Handled by deputy.

• Aug. 20 — Civil dispute, 10:24 a.m. 26000 block of Bicknell Ln. Handled by deputy.

• Aug. 20 — Assist other department, 11:17 a.m. 26000 block of Hwy. 243. Handled by deputy.

• Aug. 20 — Follow-up, 11:36 a.m. Address withheld. Handled by deputy.

• Aug. 20 — Suspicious circumstance, 6:05 p.m. 54000 block of Pine Crest Ave. Handled by deputy.

• Aug. 20 — Danger to self/other, 7:08 p.m. 54000 block of S. Circle Dr. Handled by deputy.

• Aug. 20 — Prowler, 7:24 p.m.

Tahquitz Dr.

• Dog Park Saturdays, 3-4 p.m.

Rick Barker Dog Park, 26375 Hwy. 243.

• Narcotics Anonymous, 3-4:30 p.m. Idyllwild Water District, 54255 Pine Crest Ave.

• AA happy hour & birthdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Behind Idyllwild Water District, 54255 Pine Crest Ave. (bring chair)

Sunday, Sep 1

Peace Meditation Practice, 10 a.m. Tibetan Buddhist Dharma Center, 53191 Mountain View, Pine Cove.

AA, discussion, noon, Idyllwild Water District, 25945 Hwy. 243.

• Mixed Nuts, 5:30-7 p.m., Spirit Mountain Retreat, 25661 Oakwood St.

Monday, Sep 2

• Fit Afer 50, noon-1 p.m.

Town Hall, 25925 Cedar St.

• Codependents Anon, 6 p.m.

Zoom. Call Mary, 951-6344048.

Tuesday, Sep 3

• Riverside County Board of

N. Circle Dr. Handled by deputy.

• Aug. 20 — Unknown trouble, 7:31 p.m. 54000 block of Village Center Dr. Handled by deputy.

• Aug. 20 — Public disturbance, 10:32 p.m. 54000 block of Pine Crest Ave. Handled by deputy.

• Aug. 21 — Public disturbance, 9:51 a.m. 53000 block of Tollgate Rd. Handled by deputy.

• Aug. 21 — 911 call, 11:34 p.m. 53000 block of Double View Dr. Handled by deputy.

• Aug. 22 — Burglary, 6:46 p.m. 54000 block of S. Circle Dr. Handled by deputy.

• Aug. 22 — Alarm call, 9 p.m. N. Circle Dr. Handled by deputy.

• Aug. 23 — Alarm call, 12:28 a.m. 54000 block of Tahquitz View Dr. Handled by deputy.

• Aug. 23 — Area check, 12:45 a.m. N. Circle Dr. Handled by deputy.

• Aug. 23 — Harassing phone calls, 1:56 p.m. Address withheld. Unfounded.

• Aug. 23 — Suspicious circumstance, 6:02 p.m. 26000 block of Lake Ln. Handled by deputy.

• Aug. 23 — Check the welfare, 6:45 p.m. 54000 Maranatha Dr. Handled by deputy.

Supervisors, 9:30 a.m. Board Chambers, 4080 Lemon St., First Floor, Riverside.

• Fit Afer 50, 10-11 a.m. Town Hall, 25925 Cedar St.

• Feeding America, 10 a.m.noon. Town Hall, 25925 Cedar St. Bring box for food.

• Tai Chi for Seniors, 10 a.m. Spirit Mountain Retreat, 25661 Oakwood St. AA, noon. St. Hugh’s Episcopal Church, 25525 Tahquitz Dr.

• Lovingkindness Meditation Group, 5-5:30 p.m. Spirit Mountain Retreat, 25661 Oakwood St. Call 951-659-2523.

• Palms to Pines Chapter of Citizens Climate Lobby, 6-6:50 p.m. https://zoom. us/j/4391478344

• Return to Yourself Virtual Support Group for Women Vets with PTSD, 6-7 p.m. Spirit Mountain Retreat

• Al-Anon, 7 p.m. Town Hall, 25925 Cedar Street.

Wednesday, Sep 4

• Rotary International of Idyllwild meeting, 7:30 a.m. American Legion Post 800, 54360 Marian View Dr.

• Codependents Anon, noon. St. Hugh’s Episcopal Church,

• Aug. 23 — Alarm call, 8:07 p.m. 54000 block of Tahquitz View Dr. Handled by deputy.

• Aug. 23 — Noise complaint, 9:51 p.m. 25000 block of Indian Rock Rd. Handled by deputy.

• Aug. 24 — Public intoxication, 11:23 a.m. N. Circle Dr. Report taken.

• Aug. 24 — Trespassing, 3:44 p.m. 26000 block of Hwy. 243. Handled by deputy.

• Aug. 24 — Follow-up, 5:50 p.m. Address withheld. Handled by deputy.

• Aug. 24 — Unknown trouble, 6:52 p.m. 25000 block of Fern Valley Rd. Handled by deputy.

• Aug. 24 — Assist other department, 7:06 p.m. 24000 block of Fern Valley Rd. Handled by deputy.

• Aug. 24 — Alarm call, 8:02 p.m. 54000 block of Tahquitz View Dr. Handled by deputy.

• Aug. 25 — Alarm call, 4:02 a.m. 54000 block of Pine Crest Ave. Handled by deputy.

• Aug. 25 — Alarm call, 4:29 a.m. 24000 block of Upper Rim Rock Rd. Handled by deputy.

• Aug. 25 — Alarm call, 3:26 p.m. 54000 block of Village Center Dr. Handled by deputy.

• Aug. 25 — Alarm call, 4:36 p.m. 54000 block of Ridgeview

25525 Tahquitz Dr.

• Fit Afer 50, noon-1 p.m. Town Hall, 25925 Cedar St.

• Narcotics Anonymous, 6 p.m. Spirit Mountain Retreat, 25661 Oakwood St.

Community service hours

• California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (bark beetle issues), 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Mountain Resource Center, 25380 Franklin Dr., 659-3335.

• Idyllwild Area Historical Museum, 54470 N. Circle Dr., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Fri., Sat. & Sun. (Mon. holidays.) Group tours by appt. 659-2717.

Dr. Handled by deputy.

MOUNTAIN CENTER

• Aug. 16 — Assist other department, 8:03 p.m. Address undefined. Handled by deputy.

PINE COVE

• Aug. 16 — Civil dispute, 2:35 p.m. 25000 block of Nestwa Trl. Handled by deputy.

• Aug. 18 — Check the welfare, 1 p.m. 23000 block of Hwy. 243. Handled by deputy.

• Aug. 21 — Noise complaint, 1:32 a.m. 52000 block of Sylvan Wy. Handled by deputy.

• Aug. 24 — Follow-up, 12:33 p.m. Address withheld. Handled by deputy.

• Aug. 25 — Alarm call, 2:01 p.m. 25000 block of Norwood Dr. Handled by deputy.

PINE MEADOWS

• Aug. 21 — Check the welfare, 11:27 p.m. Address undefined. Handled by deputy.

POPPET FLATS

• Aug. 15 — Suspicious person, 10:01 p.m. Address undefined.

• Idyllwild Library, 54401 Village Center Dr., Strawberry Creek Plaza, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Tues.-Wed.; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Turs-Sat., 659-2300.

• Idyllwild Nature Center, 25225 Hwy. 243, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Wed.-Sun. 659-3850.

• Idyllwild Ranger Station, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Fri.-Mon., 8 a.m.noon Tues.

• Idyllwild Transfer Station, 28100 Saunders Meadow Rd., 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Turs.-Mon. (Closed New Year’s Day, Easter, Fourth of July, Tanksgiving and Christmas Day); Grinding Facility, 8 a.m.-noon & 1-4 p.m. Mon., Wed. & Fri.

• Idyllwild Help Center, 26330 Hwy. 243, 10 a.m.-noon & 1-4 p.m. Tues.-Fri. 659-2110.

Handled by deputy.

• Aug. 22 — Follow-up, 10:41 p.m. Address withheld. Handled by deputy.

• Aug. 23 — Follow-up, 9:27 a.m. Address withheld. Handled by deputy.

SAN BERDO NAT FORS

• Aug. 15 — Unknown trouble, 7:39 p.m. Address undefined. Handled by deputy.

• Aug. 15 — Follow-up, 8:05 p.m. Address withheld. Handled by deputy.

• Aug. 16 — Vehicle theft, 1:18 p.m. Address undefined. Unfounded.

• Aug. 16 — Check the welfare, 2:19 p.m. 67000 block of Ribbonwood Dr. Handled by deputy.

• Aug. 17 — Public intoxication, 1:53 a.m. 21000 block of Hwy. 243. Arrest made.

• Aug. 17 — Alarm call, 6:28 a.m. 61000 block of E. Hwy. 74. Handled by deputy.

• Aug. 17 — Civil dispute, 3:19 p.m. 56000 block of E. Hwy. 74. Handled by deputy.

• Aug. 17 — 911 call, 4:35 p.m. 56000 block of Apple Canyon Rd. Handled by deputy.

ICF announces 2024 Grants $27,900 awarded to eight Idyllwild nonprofts

Idyllwild Community Fund (ICF) proudly announces its 25th consecutive year of awarding grants with the funding of $27,900 to eight local nonprofit organizations. Activated on August 1, these grants support programs that nurture the arts and culture, education, and the well-being of those in need.

• Friends of Idyllwild Library

• Idyllwild Community Center

• Idyllwild Help Center

• Idyllwild Scholarship Fund

• Mountain Mutual Aid/Idyllwild Forest Health

• Soroptimist International of Idyllwild

• Spirit Mountain (Colombière)

Public Notices

For questions about Public Notices call the Town Crier (951) 659-2145 or Email: suzanne@towncrier.com

• Warhorse Creek/Living Free

We are grateful to Idyllwild Community members for their sustained support. Individual donations added to an annual payout of interest on ICF’s endowment, make it possible for ICF to be more responsive to community needs expressed in grant applications. A generous gift from the estate of Bonnie Doshier was added to the 2024 awards base, enabling ICF to fund in-full each grant noted above, a first for ICF.

We salute our volunteer advisory committee members who serve as ambassadors for ICF and advocates of our Idyllwild Community: Jon Zorn, Shannah Zorn, Annie Weaver, Chris Perrault, Shannon Ng, Barbara

Mathahs, Tanya Jordening, Shelly Downes, Molly Coyner Cozens, Heather Companiott, Alex Cameron, Summer Brown, and Nancy Beddingfield

IDYLLWILD COMMUNITY FUND (ICF) is an affiliate of the Inland Empire Community Foundation (IECF).Established in the late 1990’s by anonymous donors, ICF is a permanent legacy to benefit the Idyllwild community. As of 2024, ICF has awarded more than $380,000 in grants to Idyllwild’s nonprofit organizations.Continued support of ICF can be made by check: Idyllwild Community Fund, PO Box 671, Idyllwild, CA 92549 or online at idyllwildcommunityfund.org.

Trust is a building block to good friendships. Trust is believing a person

Trust Walk

Partner with a friend or family member to take a

One person closes their eyes or wears a blindfold. Holding hands, the person with open eyes takes their partner on a walk.

When a person takes care of something you loan to them.

Building Trust

Trust is something you don’t just have. It takes time to build trust.

Each time someone keeps a promise, tells the truth, is kind to you, or is careful with your things, trust builds. It is like building a house. You start by building a foundation with bricks of trust.

rst, the blindfolded person may feel a bit scared. But, if the open-eyed partner is very careful of their safety, they will start to trust.

After a while, switch roles.

Afterward, talk about how it felt to do the Trust Walk.

Trustworthiness

Read the sentences. Finish each one with an answer that shows

Juan heard a bad rumor about Sarah. Juan should

Tomas found $10 in the gym. Tomas should

If you break a promise or tell a lie, the bricks fall down, and it is hard to build them back up.

Unscramble the letters on these blocks to discover a key way to build trust.

Sasha found Maria’s diary. Sasha should

Trusty Words

Select a person or a character in a book that you trust. Look through the newspaper for five words that describe that person or character. Use these words to write about why you trust them.

and use

Mirror Image

Trustworthy Business

Take this self-review to fnd out. Read the following statements and check

I don’t spread rumors about people.

I am honest. People can count on me.

I am loyal to my friends and family.

I keep the promises I make.

I am a trustworthy person because:

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Ben guide his blindfolded partner, Jacob, through the maze!

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Rope tricks performed at Boots at the Park event at Tahquitz Pines Retreat on Saturday.

PHOTOS BY PETER SZABADI

Gold prospecting at Boots at the Park on Saturday.

Nash milking a cow at Boots in the Park Kings of Karma perform at Vibes in the Pines

Lily Rock Ramblers perform at Middle Ridge Winery

Students of the Week

Mrs. Victoria Kyriss our Kinder and First grade teacher has chosen students of the week. , below, (Kindergarten) and , above, (first grade) have been a positive role model in our classroom this year. They are always responsible, respectful, and safe. They follow the rules, work hard to complete their tasks, are kind to everyone, participate, have a growth mindset, and are always smiling. Great work you two!!!!

Creature Corner

Harley:

Past Tense

Dorothy Lewis was back from a visit to Bamako, Republic of Mali, Africa, where her son was working.

A power blackout over the holiday weekend lasted from 1:35 p.m. Saturday to 12:05 a.m. Sunday. Gasoline pumps wouldn’t work and the Rustic Theatre had to declare a holiday.

To help Hill folk become accustomed to “the high-powered new car” of Deputy Sheriff Brady Barker, the Town Crier published a photograph of Barker with his 1959 Plymouth with lights and a siren.

The Chamber of Commerce recommended forming a recreation district to take over management of Town Hall and establish a youth center on the property.

Five high school students from Pine Cove were injured the first day of school when the car they were riding in hit a rock on the highway near Cranston Guard Station.

The Silent Valley Club

is fashionably dressed for the third grade in plaid, brushed-denim slacks with a cotton turtleneck and a cotton vest in August 1974.

in Poppet Flats opened its gates to its first members.

It was back to school for mountain-area students, but most of the teachers were out on strike as part of a district-wide teachers’ strike. Classes were being taught by substitute teachers on a minimum-day basis and students were asked to bring sack lunches.

Several hundred people viewed the “40 Years of Maxwell” exhibit of Ernie Maxwell’s drawings, cartoons, paintings and sculptures at the ISOMATA Village Gallery.

In celebration of the first 25 years of the Wilderness Act, members of the Izaak Walton League and the Idyllwild Mountain Rescue

Unit joined forces at the U.S. Forest Service office to answer questions from more than 200 people about the national forests and the local forest in particular.

Camp Emerson celebrated 75 years with a party attended by more than 300 people, including Dr. Alfred Fulmor, who first attended the camp as a Boy Scout in 1919.

Mountain Community Patrol was seeking volunteers with foreign language expertise to help non-English-speaking tourists.

The Hill would soon see the benefits of a $650,000 U.S. Forest Service grant to the Mountain Communities Fire Safe Council for fuel-reduction projects.

Arsonist sentenced to 45 years in prison. Steven Taylor Rutherford, 49, of Banning, pleaded guilty to 10 felony counts of arson.

Idyllwild Post Office abatement continued, as the landlord replaced the flooring. Since the flooring contained asbestos, remediation was involved.

Supervisors extend STR moratorium; expect new ordinance within year

20 years ago - 2004 As a result of devastation caused by bark beetles, Southern California Edison reported that it had removed 12,000 trees in the Idyllwild-area mountains in less than a year.

Labor Day Weekend Yard Sale

Estate sale: Vintage Hi-Fi, Audio Equipment, Computers, Mobility Scooter, Digital Cameras, Bedroom Set, Leather Sofa and Loveseat, Hand Tools, Log Splitter, and much more! Cash, Venmo, PayPal, and Zelle accepted.

Antiques, collectibles, art, pottery, dishes, books, design mags, home decor, light fixtures, ephemera, kitchen, furniture, POTTERY BARN TEEN denim sectional, teen clothes & accessories; back to schoolskirts, tops, dresses & party dresses, Vans. Multi-family & coffee bar! SATURDAY -

YARD SALES: Three for One and having fun on Lower Pine Crest. Christmas treasures galore, plants, and so much more. Added attraction: David Salk’s “imperfect but still nice” decorative and functional pottery sale.

YARD SALE Thurs AUG Holiday items including villages, collectibles, including dolls. Women’s clothes, including Lu LA Rue XXS-4X, Disney, Xmas & Halloween and 4th July. Kid’s newborn to 14. Origami, and costume jewelry, Scentsy items and lots of other misc items!

Discounts 9am to Noon

cle Dr. Labor Day Weekend. Pinecraft Bed Frames / Couch, Art, Coop, Records, Antiques, Vintage, Books, '55 Tiny Trailer, '64 Dodge, HiFi

Two families

10-50% off storewide. Fri 8/30 – Mon 9/2, 10-6.

Abundant amount of Holiday & Christmas decorations; dive into Vintage and Collective Santa’s and numerous other items, such as glassware, cloth napkins, copper pots, brass platers and gourds.

merging everything must go! Make an offer. Washer/Dryer, Roll top desk.

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tiques, furniture, vintage décor, vintage metal signs, light fixtures.

osa Dr. Sat/Sun/Mon 9-3. No early birds!

http://www.IdyllwildTownCrier.com/membership-signup/

units A-D (9) 24” tile saw, dining table, live edge coffee table, 2 couches, lots of misc

Dishes, glassware, indoor/ outdoor furniture, construction/planting tools and materials, heirloom hand-painted dishes,

YARD SALE Sat. Aug 31, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. 2 Australian duster coats, self-inflating twin mattress, 4 car-dollies, 5 military gas cans, camping gear. Just trying to lighten the load, lots of good stuff, hope to see you this Saturday, Bruce and Barb.

August 2024 — Week 5

March 21 – April 19

A relationship with a family member needs attention. Try to be less demanding and more accommodating. A kind approach encourages openness and honesty.

April 20 – May 20

Sometimes Cupid doesn’t score a perfect bull’seye for romantic Bovines. But don’t give up; he’s got another arrow pointed in your direction, and this time, he won’t miss.

May 21 – June 21

Being cool is still the right way to handle a heated situation. Deal with

June 22 – July 22

July 23 – August 22

August 23 – September 22

September 23 – October 22

October 23 – November 21

November 22 – December 21

December 22 – January 19

Your belief in traditional values might be tested by a loved one’s startling revelation. Expect to do some deep soul-searching before finding your answer.

January 20 – February 18

You usually prefer to let unpleasant things work themselves out, but this time, you might want to confront the situation and take action to deal with it.

February 19 – March 20

You will soon mark an important milestone in your life. The event will reunite you with people from your past, including someone you thought you’d never see again.