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• Mountain Communities Mutual Aid food distribution, 1-2 p.m. Camp Maranatha, 54162 Maranatha Dr.
Tahquitz Dr.
• Dog Park Saturdays, 3-4 p.m. Rick Barker Dog Park, 26375 Hwy. 243.
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.
Wednesday, Sep 4
• 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, Sep 5
• 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. 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.
• Idyllwild Community Zen, 6 p.m. Text/call Valerie Velez at 951-392-6507 for information.
Friday, Sep 6
• 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, Sep 7
• 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. 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 Dr. Handled by deputy.
• Aug. 26 — Public assist, 1:24 p.m. 54000 block of Tahquitz View Dr. Handled by deputy.
• Aug. 26 — Follow-up, 3:59 p.m. Address withheld. Handled by deputy.
• Aug. 27 — 911 hangup from cellphone, 2:20 a.m. 25000 block of Glen Rd. Handled by deputy.
• Aug. 27 — Unknown trouble, 2:27 a.m. 25000 block of Glen Rd. Handled by deputy.
• Aug. 28 — Public disturbance, 5:03 p.m. 54000 block of Ridgeview Dr. Handled by deputy.
• Aug. 28 — Battery, 6:29 p.m. N. Circle Dr. Report taken.
• Aug. 28 — Suspicious vehicle, 7:28 p.m. 26000 block of Hwy. 243. Handled by deputy.
• Aug. 28 — Suspicious vehicle, 7:28 p.m. 26000 block of Hwy. 243. Handled by deputy.
• 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 8
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 9
• Fit Afer 50, noon-1 p.m.
Town Hall, 25925 Cedar St.
• Codependents Anon, 6 p.m.
Zoom. Call Mary, 951-6344048.
Tuesday, Sep 10
• Riverside County Board of
• Aug. 28 — Vandalism, 8:18 p.m. N. Circle Dr. Unfounded.
• Aug. 29 — Check the welfare, 11:19 a.m. 53000 block of Meadow Dr. Handled by deputy.
• Aug. 29 — Area check, 3:34 p.m. 54000 block of Pine Crest Ave. Handled by deputy.
• Aug. 29 — Alarm call, 11:50 p.m. 24000 block of Upper Rim Rock Rd. Handled by deputy.
• Aug. 30 — Alarm call, 1:03 a.m. 27000 block of Saunders
Meadow Rd. Handled by deputy.
• Aug. 30 — Alarm call, 5:39 a.m. 26000 block of Hwy. 243. Handled by deputy.
• Aug. 30 — Vehicle theft, 2:02 p.m. 54000 block of Village Center Dr. Unfounded.
• Aug. 30 — Check the welfare, 3 p.m. 54000 block of Village Center Dr. Handled by deputy.
• Aug. 31 — Alarm call, 12:53 a.m. N. Circle Dr. Handled by deputy.
• Aug. 31 — Animal abuse, 3:12 p.m. Address undefined. Handled by deputy.
• Aug. 31 — Suspicious circumstance, 8:55 p.m. 54000 block of Linger Ln. Handled by deputy.
• 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 11
• 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,
• Sept. 1 — Area check, 5:41 a.m. 25000 block of Hwy. 243. Handled by deputy.
• Sept. 1 — Trespassing, 6:51 a.m. 53000 block of W. Ridge Rd. Handled by deputy.
• Sept. 1 — Business & professions code viol, 11:41 a.m. N. Circle Dr. Handled by deputy.
• Sept. 1 — Noise complaint, 9:36 p.m. 25000 block of Glen Rd. Handled by deputy.
MOUNTAIN CENTER
• Aug. 28 — Follow-up, 5:14 a.m. Address withheld. Handled by deputy.
• Sept. 1 — Public disturbance, 5:45 p.m. 29000 block of Hwy. 243. Handled by deputy.
PINE COVE
• 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.
• Aug. 27 — Check the welfare, 9:25 a.m. 25000 block of Deer Path Rd. Handled by deputy.
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.
• Aug. 27 — Assist other department, 9:27 p.m. Address undefined. Handled by deputy.
• Aug. 29 — Alarm call, 10:02 a.m. 52000 block of Acorn Ln. Handled by deputy.
• Aug. 29 — Public disturbance, 12:25 p.m. 52000 block of Sylvan Wy. Handled by deputy.
• Aug. 29 — Suspicious circumstance, 1:38 p.m. 25000 block of Acorn Ln. Handled by deputy.
• Aug. 29 — Noise complaint, 7:59 p.m. Address undefined. Handled by deputy.
• Aug. 31 — Alarm call, 4:50 p.m. 52000 block of Cedar Crest Dr. Handled by deputy.
• Sept. 1 — Noise complaint, 5:13 p.m. 24000 block of Ponderosa Dr. Handled by deputy.
PINE MEADOWS
• Aug. 26 — Public assist, 12:10 p.m. 59000 block of Tunnel Spring Rd. Handled by deputy.
• Aug. 26 — Public disturbance, 4:43 p.m. 60000 block of Devils Ladder Rd. Handled by deputy.
• Aug. 30 — Unattended death, 2:37 a.m. Address withheld. Re-
• 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.
port taken.
POPPET FLATS
• Aug. 27 — Check the welfare, 12:55 p.m. 18000 block of Deer Trl. Handled by deputy.
SAN BERNADINO NATIONAL FOREST
• Aug. 24 — Public intoxication, 9:30 a.m. Address undefined. Handled by deputy.
• Aug. 24 — Public disturbance, 3:51 p.m. 56000 block of E. Hwy. 74. Handled by deputy.
• Aug. 27 — Harassing phone calls, 3:20 p.m. Address withheld. Handled by deputy.
• Aug. 27 — Check the welfare, 5:14 p.m. Address undefined. Handled by deputy.
• Aug. 30 — Public disturbance, 6:06 p.m. Address undefined. Handled by deputy.
• Aug. 31 — 911 call from business, 4:07 a.m. 56000 block of Apple Canyon Rd. Handled by deputy.
• Sept. 1 — Prowler, 5:14 a.m. 38000 block of W.ern Hills Rd. Handled by deputy.
By Art Conner Contributor
With the approaching turn of the seasons here in Idyllwild, as well as elsewhere, the outlook generally bodes well for the expected fne weather for the last celebratory days of summer and the added beneft of live music events of all varieties. Additionally, with the complementary publicity of such musical occasions in evidence in as many locations as possible on the Hill, the important impetus was given for the 3rd Lily Rock Chamber Music Festival this Labor Day weekend, and surely the featured Manhatan Chamber Players were as gratifed with the efected response to such public invitations. The advertised programs, with the Players’ usual emphasis on 19th century repertory, plus added contemporary surprises, induced a further supportive outlook, which was plainly in evidence for all 3 auditory offerings.
Friday evening’s program at the Lowman Concert Hall began with the introduction of the Festival’s featured
artist, clarinetist Mark Dover, in Johannes Brahms’ “Clarinet Trio in A Minor, Opus 114”. Mr. Dover brought the usual sobriety expected in any work of the composer’s mature period; his styling of the piece as a whole was refected best in the outer “Allegro” movements, and put forth a somber geniality in the slower sections, particularly in the 3rd movement’s (“Andantino grazioso”) changes of clarinet timbres as well as the major/minor mode’s contrasts. Following that, Festival co-host/director Brendan Speltz and pianist Daniel Anastasio performed the contemporary American composer Seth Grosshandler’s “Sonata for Violin and Piano (2020)”, a 5-movement suite-like piece which seemed to mirror the vicissitudinal moods of that pandemic year; a brilliant “Introduction and Allegro” (for both participants), a simplistic yet uncontrived “Pastorale”, a quizzical “Scherzo”, a somewhat quirky “Theme and Variations” and a concluding “Epilogue” in quasi-perpetual motion format. As a whole, the work ap-
See Art's Corner, page B6
Forest Folk Reception for RivCo Offce on Aging/Human Services & Local Residents, Idyllwild 501 © 3 Nonprofts
When? Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, from 1:00pm-3:00pm Why? To learn about resources ofered to RIVERSIDE COUNTY residents, including the services provided by Idyllwild Forest Folk’s free shuttle service Where? At Harvey House, located at 54420 South Circle Drive. Free transportation will be provided by Forest Folk. Contact FF at 951-426-9688 for pick up information. How? An informal gathering of Idyllwild residents and nonproft organizations to meet, learn, and discuss collaborative ways to serve our mountain community’s needs and interests.
PARENTS: Children don’t yet realize that weight is more about having a healthy body and less about how that body looks. To put it into perspective, explain that carrying extra weight means the body must work harder—and that extra work can keep a person from feeling their best.
Find the two identical dinners.
Our bodies need different kinds of nutrients to perform at their peak. The different nutrients we need come from different kinds of food.
Look at the nutrients below. Then follow the maze to find out what each nutrient does for your body and what foods provide each nutrient.
We get these by eating bread, cereal, pasta and other foods made with grains. These give us energy.
When a high school in Pennsylvania put up posters telling students how much fat was in different foods, the students changed what they ate for lunch.
Look at the graph that shows what kinds of food they chose before and after the posters were put up. Then answer these questions:
How many fewer cheeseburgers were chosen after the posting of the nutrition posters?
How many more plain burgers were chosen than cheeseburgers after the posting of the nutrition posters?
What do you think the nutrition posters said about the fat content of cheese?
We get this from meat, fish and beans. In order for our muscles and organs to grow and be healthy, our bodies need this.
Fruits and vegetables are an important source of these. They make our hair shine, our eyes sparkle and our bodies healthy.
We can get this from a variety of foods including dairy products, dark green leafy vegetables, soy beans, almonds, figs, broccoli and butternut squash. Our bodies need it to grow and keep our bones strong.
Make up a Classified Ad to sell a bunch of carrots. Look at the Classified Ad section of the newspaper to get ideas on how these ads are written.
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By David Jerome Correspondent
The Mountain Area Safety Taskforce will meet at the Idyllwild Nature Center on Wednesday, September 11. The event brings together representatives of all the agencies, governmental and nonprofts, engaged in preventing and responding to wildfre in our community. Usually there are members of CalFire and Idyllwild Fire, USFS, Riverside Sherif’s Ofce, and Riverside County Emergency Management Department on the governmental side, and members of Mountain Community Fire Safe Council, Mile High Radio Club, and Mountain Disaster Preparedness on the nonproft side.
The time to prepare is before a fre, and the time to learn about evacuation protocols is this coming Wednesday, not the next time smoke appears around our valley.
MAST’s mission is “Helping to prevent catastrophic wildfres in Riverside County.” They produce a master plan for evacuations and defense of mountain communities during wildfres. This includes much information which is not public facing, regarding vulnerabilities and shelter-in-place areas.
During the pandemic the meetings became virtual events, and this year has marked the return of in-person public forums. If you are new to the hill, they are the best way to get to know the special responsibilities that fall on those who live in Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) zones, and the roles of our various governmental and non-governmental organizations. If you are a longtime resident, this is the time to get updates and bring questions.
Recent meetings included briefngs on MCFSC’s efforts against the Golden Spoted Oak Borer, both preventing infection and removing dead and dying trees.
The group administers grants that help property owners take care of this important part of forest health and fre abatement. We have also learned about the County’s Rivco Ready program to send address-targeted emergency messages to registered cell users (rivcoready.org.) The Firefghting organizations report on fuel reduction projects and incident responses. The Sherif’s ofce is there to address questions about evacuation warnings and orders.
If you have questions related to fre protection, emergency response, fuel reduction, or forest health that you would like addressed by one of the MAST agency cooperators, please submit them to LeighanneCalacuay: Leighanne.Calacuayo@fre.ca.gov. This will enable the proper agencies to provide a fuller response.
Mountain Area Safety Taskforce Public Forum, Wednesday September 11, 11 a.m. Idyllwild Nature Center, 25225 Highway 243.
By Holly Parsons Correspondent
Julia is a 17-year-old from Seatle, Washington who began hiking the PCT alone on May 25th during the summer prior to her senior year in high school. I was her driver on several occasions in Idyllwild and found her thoughts refreshingly unvarnished, colorful and succinct. She is by far the youngest lone PCT hiker I’d met. She agreed to provide her story hiking one of America’s most awe-inspiring and challenging trails. This is the fnal article chronicling her journey.
“Afer batling many fres on trail I circled home to Seatle for a brief rest. Not ready to embrace the comfort of my bedroom, I slept on a couch for one night. The following day I got back on trail and spent four days hiking 75 miles from Snoqualmie to Stevens pass – then hitched back to Seatle to pick up my car.
“Both hitches back to Seatle proved surprisingly enjoyable. Both drivers were open-hearted, interesting and young! One was a couple near my age. We exchanged contact info and I’m sure we’ll remain friends. They even drove me home. I introduced them to my parents; plus a few people I didn’t know, since my parents are now hosting PCT hikers. Really a nice experience.
“Afer a few hours home, I picked up my car and headed to Leavenworth, I zeroed for a day, bunked in at a hotel with Turtle one night – then stayed on another night by myself. I also had a glorious swim in the Wenatchee River and ate a lot - as always.” Julia’s experience at PCT Days and Hike to the Northern Terminus:
Annually, The PCT Association sponsors a two-day PCT Days Festival for north bound through hikers on Thunder Island in Cascade Locks. It’s a not to be missed event celebrating their rigorous and rare achievement. Of the almost 6000 north bound “through” permits issued in 2024, approximately 15-35% will complete the 2700 mile journey.
This year, the Class of 2024 gathered to renew connections, make new friends, trade experiences, hug, dance and share great food provided by sponsors. The festival features everything hiking, from backpack repair to “Wild” recipes. Trekking and gear companies ofer deals on equipment and presenters teach essential nuances to thrive on future treks. Hikers were even enticed to explore the breathtaking terrain found in the Owyhee Canyon Lands, Hells Canyon and The Blue Mountains of Washington.
“At PCT Days I found my trail family!! Walmart, Joe, Jason, Jailbait, Cody, Eric and Etienne! I got to camp with them again! I got to say good night and good morning to them - each day! I saw Cami who I frst met in the early desert days and renewed with many hikers I’d met on trail. The frst night we all got soaked under an arcade awning due to a huge wind and lightning storm – but that was fun too!
“I need more gear – but the shopping wasn’t as helpful, much was sold out. “ More Gear?
“I am by no means done trekking; I’m going to re-hike a few places on the PCT with Joe in 2026. We’re starting at the top of the Sierras’ and will hike north from there overlapping the PCT but on the John Muir Trail. And I want to hike the Appalachian Trail in 2027.”
Northern Terminus – the Beginning of the End:
“Walmart and I lef PCT Day’s and drove to Mazama, then on to Leavenworth for dinner. We visited Hidden Valley Summer Camp for about an hour, and I renewed with my camp friends. I’ve been going there each summer since I was 9 years old!”
“We lef my car in Mazama and hiked to Harts Pass WA. It’s the beginning of the last section of the PCT leading to the Northern Terminus. It was a two-day hike, beautiful, hard but not terrible, very normal – it was amazing. Then we arrived at the border! As we approached everyone cheered for us – then we too joined the cheering as more hikers arrived.”
“Everyone was doing shots, playing music, dancing, and I signed the register. It was a big moment!”
“Because I had a PCT Canadian Entry permit I continued to hike north. Walmart didn’t have a pass, so he hiked back on foot to Harts Pass to pick up my car and drove to my home where he would await my return.
“I hiked 8 miles into Manning Park – the nearest point to get of the PCT. I was so conficted. I made my way down the bank of the Skaist River below and cried and cried about leaving the PCT.
“I then hitched into Vancouver and spent the night before boarding a train home to Seatle the next day.
“But wait! Before that… I love virgin pina colada’s! Afer checking into my hotel and still in my hiking clothing I began hunting through downtown Vancouver for a bar that even made Pina Coladas.
“It was beginning to feel futile. Just as I was giving up and heading back to my ho-
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tel, I spied the Georgia Hotel bar was open! I smelled terrible. I told them I was 17 so they sat me on a couch. They called me Miss Julia and I ordered 2 oyster plates with caviar and 2 virgin Pina Colada’s for my dinner. It was the perfect celebratory end to my hike!”
Is the Reason You Initially Started This Journey the Same Reason Today?
“No. I initially started due to sheer curiosity. Nothing about the PCT appealed to me. Why would anyone do it - I continuously wondered? I’m going to fnd out. I’m going to consume it – or (conversely) – it’s going to consume me. I also realized that my life [as a teen] was becoming infnitely more complicated and I wanted to take control by growing up on purpose.
“Halfway through the hike, I got my 3rd reason. I realize: through hiking is now my life! The beauty, the challenge, seting up camp, chores, the people, the towns, fltering water, I love the lifestyle. I love it all! I feel so lucky to have found this in my life. Gratitude constantly overwhelms me for the entire thing!”
Where Are You Now?
“Walmart and I are driving back from Boze where we stayed for two days with Joe, a member of our trail family. He was a wonderful host, and it was great seeing him of trail.”
“School doesn’t start for a week. Now we’re thinking of hiking more of WA. –maybe tomorrow, maybe tomorrow!! Walmart is driving and looking at me side eyed? Or, we might go to Burning Man…?!”
This concludes Julia’s wonderous Trail Tale’s on the PCT. She started the hike standing on the Southern Terminus wearing a sunhat decorated with sunfowers and that came to be her trail name. In the end, sunfowers decorate her hair and to some degree defne her in ways I doubt she initially thought possible.
Early on I had no sense of how her story would unfold. On refection, I believe we’ve witnessed a teen experiencing the ultimate journey to emancipation…freedom from imposed constraints.
Her joy is contagious, and her commitment to personal expansion, is palpable. I suspect her appetite for visceral experience will continue to run deep in a life sure to include more adventure in the almost unimaginably beautiful world just outside her back door.
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Mrs. Connie Chavez, our second grade teacher has chosen: Julian Montoya and Pennie Bratten for our students of the week. They have shown to be attentive, hard working and dedicated second grade students. They listen attentively and are ready to answer questions. They are respectful and kind to their peers and school staff. It is a pleasure to have these two wonderful students in my class.
Last week in Days of Our Nine Lives, ARF cats welcomed two new ARF kittens.
Pepper: We heard about the new kitens, Marlow and Rowan, but we haven't yet met them.
Rowan: (entering room with Marlowe) Talking about me?
Marlowe: And me? Here we are!
Harley: Wow! You two are beautiful. Welcome to ARF.
Eeyore: Hello girls. I've heard you are both about 4 months old and very afectionate.
Rowan: I don't want to sound conceited, but we are prety awesome.
Pepper: Glad you could join the cat pack here. There are a lot of us, not to mention the two kiten liters waiting to join us as soon as there is room.
Whiskey: On another note, did you hear that ARF is holding its annual Singing for Their Supper on September 13?
Harley: I did! I heard it will once again be held at Middle Ridge Winery.
Eeyore: Community members have said they really enjoyed last year's event and can't wait for this one.
Pepper: And everyone is able to win prizes!
Yuki: There will also be a wonderful silent auction. Lots of fun, valuable items.
Harley: This event will help ARF's treasury stay healthy enough to care for all of us cats and the kittens who will soon join us.
Yuki: That's good to hear. As many know, pet care isn't cheap!
Harley: True, but we are all worth it.
This week's Creature Corner is sponsored by Lois Sheppard. Be sure to keep up with the animal antics of 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. ARF is open Saturdays 103, Sundays 10-2, and during the week by appointment. Please call 951-659-1122.
75 years ago - 1949
The Chamber of Commerce reported a profit from its Gold Rush celebration at Town Hall.
70 years ago - 1954
Playing at the Rustic Theatre was “Betrayed,” starring Clark Gable and Lana Turner.
65 years ago - 1959
The U.S. Forest Service announced the reactivation of the Thomas Mountain lookout station. The lookout had been abandoned after World War II when it was used as a plane-spotting post.
60 years ago - 1964
Idyllwild Fire Department was conducting a benefit drive to secure radios for firefighters’ cars.
55 years ago - 1969
Deer season opened and Bonnar Blong, state wildlife manager, reported that deer were “fat and sleek” from an ample food and water supply over the recent years.
50 years ago - 1974
The Riverside County Board of Supervisors announced that the mountain communities of Pine Cove, Idyllwild and Anza would be getting a dog catcher to be headquartered in Idyllwild. The supervisors
also passed a leash law.
45 years ago - 1979
Free, on-site inspection of building lots began on a trial basis for the mountain area by Riverside County health officials to try to solve problems the Idyllwild building industry had in obtaining building permits.
40 years ago - 1984
An open party was held for Frank Dixon who was celebrating his 100th birthday.
35 years ago - 1989
The County Service Area 36 Advisory Committee hoped to secure county land for a regional park and a portion of Dutch Flats for a baseball field.
30 years ago - 1994
After a dog left tied up to a tree with a bag of food nearby was attacked by wild animals, Living Free Animal Sanctuary officials made a public plea asking that people not abandon pets at their gate.
25 years ago - 1999
A new California Highway Patrol Community Service Office opened in The Fort.
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.
15 years ago - 2009
After 22 years at the Town Crier, 13 of them at its helm, Publisher-Editor Becky Clark told her
staff on Sept. 10 that she planned to retire effective Nov. 13. She would remain in a consulting role until the end of the year.
10 years ago - 2014
ICC Speaker Series focused on Palestine and Israel. Two speakers, both informed and intensely interested in Palestine/Israel issues, will presented their individual perspectives Thursday evening, Sept. 18, at Silver Pines Lodge.
5 years ago - 2019
PETCO honors Mayor Max
1 years ago - 2023
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peared to follow mid-20th century compositional practices for the most part (save the fnal 2 movements) and the Lowman audience (at one-third capacity) showed a general appreciative response. Then afer a short intermission, the Chamber Players came to the fore with the “Piano Quartet in E-Flat Major, Opus 87” of Antonin Dvorak. Here as before, the outer fast movements proved the capabilities of all involved; where the prevalent Romantic mood was called for, with the composer’s usual Central European dance rhythms in abeyance and a certifably “Brahmsian” approach was efected here as well as in the slower 2 movements. Audience appreciation following the performance was also in evidence.
The following Saturday evening’s oferings, again in Lowman Concert Hall but with a larger contingent of auditors, began with the C Major duet from the “Three Duets for Two Cellos, Opus 22” of Friedrich August Kummer. Cellists Abigail Monroe and David Speltz both essayed this obviously pedagogical work with a panache worthy of the most ambitious cello student, working through the legatos and pizzicatos quite formidably; and the audience’s student contingent suitably approved. This was followed by the “Piano Quartet in E-Flat Major (K. 493)” of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; a work in which the Players caught the composer’s incipient Romantic mode in all 3 movements. In the middle movement (which Mozart marked “Largheto”), pianist Daniel Anastasio put forth the tempo at an almost “andante” pace, and his string cohorts also seemed caught up in that spirit (anyone for an “Elvira Madigan” piano quartet?) The audience reaction went up afer the fnal “Allegreto”, with the resounding concluding unison chords. Then, auditors were treated to another recent composition of Seth Grosshandler, the “Suite for Clarinet Quintet (2023)”. Once again, guest artist Mark Dover provided his single-reed worthiness while traversing somewhat more modern territory than Mr. Grosshandler’s violin and piano pieces of the previous night. The 5-movement “Suite” (or should that be “Divertimento”?) began with a “Pastorale” and continued with a “Scherzo” (both in a somewhat Debussy / Ravel / Satie mode), and went on to an “Adagio and Troika” (where a bleak, Russifed landscape is invaded, fortunately not by Vladimir Putin but seemingly by Lieutenant Kizhe).
and concluding with “Dances” and “Frolic”, with neither movement invoking the spirit of the titles. but drawing a satisfactory audience reaction nevertheless. The evening’s conclusion (following a short intermission) set forth the concert’s highlight: the “Piano Quartet #3 in C Minor, Opus 60” of Johannes Brahms. From Mr. Anastatio’s dramatic chordal exordium, through the responses of the string ensemble, it was plain that the composer’s intent was symphonic in nature, somewhat of a preliminary sketch for his 1st Symphony (in the same C Minor key), and also as an echo of Brahms’ early years as a piano virtuoso in the making. Continuing through all 4 movements, quality sound production and projection were efectively provided, whether in relaxed contemplation (in the “Andante”) or in the equally drama-flled “Scherzo” and “Finale” movements. The participants received a grateful, long-held round of applause from the audience.
Sunday afernoon’s proceedings in the outdoor setting of St. Hugh’s Episcopal Church’s atrium proved a major atraction, as an overfow crowd of listeners gathered for the Festival’s highlight concert of the series, featuring 2 masterpieces of the literature by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: the “String Quartet #16 in E-Flat Major (K. 428)” and the “Clarinet Quintet in A Major (K. 581)”. The frst work -- the 3rd in the set of 6 string quartets that Mozart dedicated to Franz Joseph Haydn
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-- was performed with the complement of Grace Park and Connie Kupka, with co-host/director Luke Fleming on viola and David Speltz on cello. A certain “Haydnesque” efect was evident in the performance, as if to underscore one composer’s infuence on the other; truly in the spirit of the work’s outer movements, as well as in the refective “Andante con moto” and the “Menuetto”, with a general nod to each composer’s worthiness. A short intermission followed; and then came the actual “highlight” of the Festival, with the featured prowess of clarinetist Mark Dover. The lines of the clarinet part were clearly established from the opening theme onward, with the ensemble playing suitably efected in the open air as well. Mr. Dover’s concept of his part furnished a view (to this listener, at least) of the respect that Mozart aforded to the solo instrument, as well as to its intended interpreter (fellow Mason Anton Stadler). The audience response was similarly both respectful and enthusiastic in conclusion.
One should also mention the responsiveness of both the stafs of the Idyllwild Arts Academy and St. Hugh’s Episcopal Church for their part in the presentation of the Lily Rock Chamber Music Festival, with the hopes that the series will be continued for a fourth consecutive year come next September, with appropriate community good will and sponsorship.
September 2024 — Week 1
March 21 – April 19
This might surprise you, but you’re not always right about everything. A troubled loved one needs you to be less demanding and more understanding. Kindness encourages openness.
April 20 – May 20
Your Bovine instinct guides you well this week. A change of heart might be the wisest course to take. A trusted friend offers good advice, so listen closely.
May 21 – June 21
Be more sensible where money is concerned. An urge to splurge needs to be put aside for now. Later, you’ll be able to indulge yourself with the things you want.
June 22 – July 22
A past health problem recurs and needs attention. It might not be serious, but your family and friends deserve reassurance. Meanwhile, you get news about a job opening.
July 23 – August 22
A romantic encounter with a loving Libra could make the Lion a happily purring Feline this week. Be open to Cupid’s encouraging signals. In addition, a workplace change is coming.
August 23 – September 22
This is a good week for mending fences with family and friends. Put those minor irritations behind you and rebuild those once-precious relationships.
September 23 – October 22
An investment opportunity needs closer scrutiny. You’re not getting all the information you need. On another note, a personal relationship bodes far more positive potential.
October 23 – November 21
Someone might try to get you to reveal a secret that you vowed to keep sacred. Stick with your commitment to your promise and reject all attempts to get you to give it up.
November 22 – December 21
This is a good time to change some longstanding routines. Let yourself be more flexible in adapting to new situations. You’ll appreciate what happens next.
December 22 – January 19
A chance to travel opens up. Consider asking someone who has recently become very special in your life to go with you. Good things are always better when shared.
January 20 – February 18
A neighbor is revealed as the source of some upsetting events, but you need to be wary of a confrontation until you have absolute proof. Other neighbors can help.
February 19 – March 20
A business decision needs to be made. Be aware that what you decide will affect a close associate. Talk it over with them before making your move.