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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 11
• 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 12
• 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. 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.
• 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.
• Sept. 2 — Trespassing, 12:48 p.m. N. Circle Dr. Handled by deputy.
• Sept. 2 — Public disturbance, 6:15 p.m. 53000 block of Tollgate Rd. Handled by deputy.
• Idyllwild Community Zen, 6 p.m. Text/call Valerie Velez at 951-392-6507 for information.
Friday, Sep 13
• 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 14
• 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
• Sept. 2 — Follow-up, 7:48 p.m. Address withheld. Handled by deputy.
• Sept. 3 — Civil dispute, 8:02 a.m. 26000 block of Hopkins Dr. Handled by deputy.
• Sept. 3 — Alarm call, 9:53 a.m. 25000 block of Indian Rock Rd. Handled by deputy.
• Sept. 3 — Follow-up, 11:34 a.m. Address withheld. Handled by deputy.
• Sept. 3 — Public disturbance, 6:44 p.m. 26000 block of Hopkins Dr. Handled by deputy.
• Sept. 3 — Public disturbance, 9:12 p.m. 25000 block of Oakwood St. Handled by deputy.
• Sept. 3 — Alarm call, 10:08 p.m. 54000 block of Ridgeview Dr. Handled by deputy.
• Sept. 4 — Alarm call, 2:43 a.m. 25000 block of Palomar Rd. Handled by deputy.
• Sept. 4 — Noise complaint, 4:09 a.m. 54000 block of S. Circle Dr. Handled by deputy.
• Sept. 4 — Area check, 4:25 a.m. 25000 block of Palomar Rd. Handled by deputy.
• Sept. 4 — Vehicle code violation, 9:28 a.m. 25000 block of Hwy. 243. Handled by deputy.
• Sept. 4 — Danger to self/ other, 5:18 p.m. 54000 block of Pine Crest Ave. Report taken.
• Sept. 5 — Alarm call, 3:27 a.m. 24000 block of Upper Rim Rock Rd. Handled by deputy.
• Sept. 5 — Public assist, 11:40 a.m. 26000 block of Lake Ln. Handled by deputy.
• Sept. 5 — Check the welfare, 12 p.m. 54000 block of Marian
• 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 15
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 16
• Fit Afer 50, noon-1 p.m.
Town Hall, 25925 Cedar St.
• Codependents Anon, 6 p.m.
Zoom. Call Mary, 951-6344048.
Tuesday, Sep 17
• Riverside County Board of
View Dr. Handled by deputy.
• Sept. 5 — Public assist, 12:23 p.m. 26000 block of Lake Ln. Handled by deputy.
• Sept. 5 — Public assist, 1:38 p.m. 26000 block of Lake Ln. Handled by deputy.
• Sept. 5 — Alarm call, 1:45 p.m. 24000 block of Pioneer Rd. Handled by deputy.
• Sept. 5 — Alarm call, 3:01 p.m. 54000 block of Cowbell Alley. Handled by deputy.
• Sept. 5 — Public disturbance, 8:28 p.m. N. Circle Dr. Handled by deputy.
• Sept. 6 — Alarm call, 2:07 a.m. N. Circle Dr. Handled by deputy.
• Sept. 6 — Alarm call, 2:48 a.m. 24000 block of Upper Rim Rock Rd. Handled by deputy.
• Sept. 6 — Alarm call, 3:47 p.m. 55000 block of Forest HAveen Dr. Handled by deputy.
• Sept. 6 — Assist other department, 4:09 p.m. Address undefined. Handled by deputy.
• Sept. 6 — Check the welfare, 7:37 p.m. N. Circle Dr. Handled by deputy.
• Sept. 6 — Battery, 8:05 p.m. Address undefined. Handled by deputy.
• Sept. 7 — Unknown trouble, 12:40 a.m. 54000 block of Tahquitz View Dr. Arrest made.
• Sept. 7 — Check the welfare, 11:59 a.m. 25000 block of Alderwood St. Handled by deputy.
• Sept. 7 — Suspicious person, 6:18 p.m. 26000 block of Hwy. 243. 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 18
• 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. 7 — Check the welfare, 7:40 p.m. 25000 block of Lilac Dr. Handled by deputy.
• Sept. 7 — Emergency notification, 10:36 p.m. Address withheld. Handled by deputy.
• Sept. 8 — Noise complaint, 12:13 a.m. 25000 block of Lodge Rd. Handled by deputy.
• Sept. 8 — Alarm call, 6:31 a.m. 52000 block of Double View Dr. Handled by deputy.
• Sept. 8 — Follow-up, 4:16 p.m. Address withheld. Handled by deputy.
• Sept. 8 — Check the welfare, 9:30 p.m. 26000 block of Crestview Dr. Handled by deputy.
• Sept. 8 — Suspicious circumstance, 11:24 p.m. N. Circle Dr. Handled by deputy.
MOUNTAIN CENTER
• Sept. 1 — Public disturbance, 5:45 p.m. 29000 block of Hwy. 243. Handled by deputy.
PINE COVE
• 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.
• Sept. 3 — Assist other department, 5:30 a.m. 25000 block of Eagle Nest Ct. Handled by deputy.
• Sept. 3 — Check the welfare, 10:47 a.m. 52000 block of Pine Cove 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.
• Sept. 3 — Noise complaint, 6:36 p.m. 52000 block of Pine Cove Rd. Handled by deputy.
• Sept. 5 — Public disturbance, 7:26 p.m. 25000 block of Hwy. 243. Handled by deputy.
• Sept. 7 — Emergency notification, 4:31 p.m. Address withheld. Handled by deputy.
• Sept. 8 — Area check, 3:35 a.m. Address undefined. Handled by deputy.
PINE MEADOWS
• Sept. 2 — Vehicle theft, 6:48 p.m. 59000 block of E. Hwy. 74. Handled by deputy.
• Sept. 3 — Civil dispute, 6:46 a.m. 59000 block of E. Hwy. 74. Handled by deputy.
• Sept. 3 — Suspicious circumstance, 7:26 p.m. Address undefined. Handled by deputy.
• Sept. 6 — Suspicious person, 8:22 p.m. 36000 block of Butterfly Peak Rd. Handled by deputy.
• Sept. 8 — Area check, 8:37 p.m. 59000 block of Courtesy Dr. Handled by deputy.
POPPET FLATS
• Sept. 8 — Assault w/ deadly weapon, 1:46 a.m. Address undefined. Handled by deputy.
SAN BERNARDINO NATIONAL FOREST
• Aug. 30 — Public disturbance, 6:06 p.m. Address undefined. Handled by deputy.
• 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.
• 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.
• Sept. 2 — 911 hangup from cellphone, 7:22 a.m. 56000 block of Apple Canyon Rd/E. Hwy.. Handled by deputy.
• Sept. 2 — Unknown trouble, 8:35 p.m. 56000 block of E. Hwy. 74. Handled by deputy.
• Sept. 4 — 911 call, 2:24 a.m. 56000 block of Apple Canyon Rd. Handled by deputy. • Sept. 4 — 911 call, 2:24 a.m. 56000 block of Apple Canyon Rd. Handled by deputy. • Sept. 5 — Check the welfare, 9:19 a.m. 52000 block of Temecula Dr. Handled by deputy. • Sept. 5 — Animal abuse, 3:58 p.m. 56000 block of E. Hwy. 74. Handled by deputy.
• Sept. 6 — Trespassing, 8:05 p.m. 28000 block of Bonita Vista Rd. Handled by deputy.
• Sept. 7 — Suspicious circumstance, 12:59 a.m. 52000 block of Temecula Dr. Handled by deputy.
• Sept. 7 — 911 call from business, 2:31 p.m. 54000 block of Keen Camp Rd. Handled by deputy.
TWIN PINES
• Sept. 6 — Check the welfare, 3:53 p.m. 16000 block of Valley Hi Dr. Report taken.
B SECTION
Old Tyme Radio presents Six Shooter at Middle Ridge
present an episode of the old Jimmy Stewart radio serial The Six Shooter September 16th at 5 p.m. The radio play has been adapt-
sentation, including lots of audience participation.
tween two feuding sisters as their rivalry comes to a head at the County Fair, where both have entered their strawberry preserves into competition. The character been hornswoggled into judging the contest.
The show is free, although there will be an opportuvintages, and the audience will be provided with noisea lively evening.
Old Tyme Radio member Larry Kawano came by the-
tive staging and costumes, and audience involvement.aged to recreate the hubbub of the crowd at a county fair, boo the villains, and cheer the heroes.
Kawano shared the script for an authentic radio advertisement that will be inserted into the proceedthe chance to have their names used during the pitch. the script. One show, we put in an ad for the Edsel automobile. I created a cardboard car that a cast member pa-
lis Brown, Laurel Owen, Chic Fojtik, Larry Kawano, and
Aging
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number 30 was suggested. A member of the public saidures suggest the number is closer to 22%, but also caucould well be that high. We certainly have a greater concentration of seniors than the county as a whole. In any case, these numbers seemed to make an impression on
tions to become a vendor for meals. They must have a business license and comply with the California Retail Food Code. The County inspects the kitchens and approves all menus. Employees must undergo backlarge vendor over many small ones. The vendors usual-
can gather and eat together. Again, we heard voices -
dor from the desert to provide meals for local delivery. We were told that existing vendors do not have the ex-
think it would take that long, especially if locals are orReba Coulter, treasurer for Forest Folks, recountwhat can be done with persistence. The Idyllwild Shuttle is now in its 10th year. Forest Folk started with the hope to establish a senior center, but pivoted towards the goal of public transport, of which Idyllwild had none. Coulter was volunteering with the Art Alliance of
Idyllwild when the Chamber of Commerce folded. The had occasionally operated. The Alliance in turn gave it to Forest Folk in October 2014. In January 2015 this group sent a grant proposal to the county. The grantcure the grant by presenting the fair market rental value of the bus as the match. The grant is paid for by measure A funds, a 1/2 cent county sales tax.
county for a smaller van, and eventually a second van to provide a backup and keep the service running; the older vehicles need upkeep, especially with the mountain driving. Coulter has continued to think bigger: Forest Friends are expecting to take delivery of a new 2024 Ford Transit this month, and she sees the possibility of older vans and keep two vehicles operating and one in reserve.
through Thursday schedule, providing door-to-door
tions. This week, they made 19 deliveries for the TownSprings Airport. The focus is on the elderly, disabled, and low income, but everyone is welcome to ride.
service manager at (951) 288-2002 or visit online at for-
rcaging.org or email: rcaging@rivco.org. Follow on Facebook, Instagram, X tag: @rivcoaging
Members of Old Tyme Radio after their August Show, The Damon Runyon Theater: Madame La Gimp. From
to R: Tom Incencerio Chic Fojtik Phyllis Brown Laurel Owen Karen Eadon, Larry Kawano, and Mick Lynch
abir and Aisha want kids in their neighborhood to be safe. They are going to take a look at their local playground, the Hometown Playground, to see if it is a safe place to play.
Yikes! They’ve found many ways in which their playground is not safe. Use the Hazard Hunt checklist to find the hazards in
Playground Safety Words
Dress Safely on Playgrounds
Accident Watch
Work with a family member to replace the missing words in
The First Seat Belt
The first lap belt that resembles the modern seat belt was a _____________ strap used on a U.S. Army airplane in 1910. For the next 25 ________, seat belts were used mostly in airplanes.
In the 1940s, studies showed that injuries in _______ accidents were less when a seat belt was worn. Even so, many people did not choose to _____________ up.
The government started passing ________ requiring automakers to put seat belts in all _______ cars. By the 1970s, seat belts were used commonly.
A car accident happens almost every minute. Do you think it is a good idea to buckle up?
© 2024 by Vicki Whiting, Editor Jef Schinkel, Graphics Vol. 40, No. 43
Spare Change plays at Middle Ridge.
PHOTO BY PETER SZABADI
Past Tense Creature Corner
et.
with the mama this week.
Eeyore: And I understand that ARF is still receiving calls and emails about more cats and dogs almost daily.
that desperately needs a new home.
son has a terminal illness, so she needs a new home.
Let's get the details.
yourself, and hopefully a loving person will step up to give you the home you deserve.
old, and I really would like someone to be my person.
of course, alert bark when necessary.
of dog are you, besides adoptable!
house trained and current on vaccinations.
Other dogs?
though I wouldn't really mind being the only dog that lives in the home.
you are here is very sad, but you're with a great foster family.
gers crossed for you!
The Lucks, who manned the community telephone switchboard, figured the average number of calls serviced daily during the summer was 1,800.
The Idyllwild School term opened with 166 pupils, a 20-percent increase over the previous year.
Bow and arrow expert Frank Gorzny was the only archer to get a deer during the 10-day season.
The Palm Springs Tramway celebrated its first year of operation by dropping fares to $1. More than 13,000 riders in three days took advantage of the deal.
ers at Idyllwild School was Vic Scavarda, the new music specialist.
After year-long negotiations, the Idyllwild Arts Foundation and the University of Southern California worked out the final details to complete the separation of ISOMATA from USC.
The Izaak Walton League was seeking community-wide support for its “America’s Cleanest Forest” program.
This week's Creature Corner is sponsored by Lois let us know! Be sure to keep up with the animal please stop in to say hello to the entire adoptable casturdays 10-3, Sundays 10-2, and during the week by
The third-annual Idyllwild Bluegrass Invitational was held at Town Hall.
Among the new teach-
Parents of Idyllwild Elementary School students were asked to make recommendations to the Hemet Unified School District board about whether their children should remain at the school for sixth to eighth grades or be bussed to Hemet.
Virginia and Bob Gray, owners of Gray’s Photo & News Store, announced
that they were retiring. They had owned and operated the store for 54 years.
Wendy Skean of Garner Valley came in first for the female-solo category of the 24-Hours of Adrenalin bike race held at Hurkey Creek. She completed 11 laps in 24 hours, equivalent to 110 miles.
20 years ago - 2004
Riverside County’s Economic Development Agency was soliciting proposals to use the logs and wood remaining from the many dead and dying trees that had been cut down on the Hill.
Valley Health System directors approved a tentative agreement with the local physicians’ group
the hospital district that includes Hemet Valley and Menifee Valley medical centers.
11 year ago - 2013
The San Jacinto Mountan Community Center board shared its plans for the Idyllwild Community Center site and the next steps, which would result in groundbreaking within 12 to 18 months.
Idyllwild Haunted Ghost Town seeks cast members for it's 16th annual haunted maze.
1 year ago - 2023
County offered temporary public restroom in the Fort until the permanent ones are constructed on North Circle Dr.
Clarence Haynes of Mountain Center got out of a burning building with his life. He was awakened by his dogs Hondo and Sam. Town Crier, March 29, 1984 FILE PHOTO
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