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After hearing the annual report from the Mile High Radio Club about operations of the local emergency broadcast station WNKI 1610 AM, the Idyllwild Fire Protection District commission reviewed several board policies and heard reports from Chief Patrick Reitz and Battalion Chief Mark LaMont. Bill Tell, MHRC president, discussed what the organization has accomplished since…
Sparks spewing from a chimney in Royal Pines prompted a call to 911 around 7:15p.m. Wednesday night. Idyllwild Fire responded to the scene and quickly located the issue. No injuries were reported and the scene was cleared within about a half hour.
A Fire Auxiliary to assist the Idyllwild Fire Department was approved at last week’s meeting. Fire Chief Patrick Reitz told the commission, “The concept allows responders to focus on response and training. The Auxiliary focuses on the greater good of the district such as building and grounds maintenance.” The Auxiliary, which Reitz intends to establish…
As Thanksgiving approaches, it is a time of reflection for me. Gratitude plays a part in my daily life, but around the holidays I find significant reasons to be truly grateful. This last year has certainly been challenging and I thank all of you for supporting the Town Crier, and me, as your new publisher…
A draft Corridor Management Plan is the result of five workshops over the past year …
Editor’s note: Each year, the Town Crier reports the information below for the three local water districts — Fern Valley, Idyllwild and Pine Cove — and the Idyllwild Fire Protection. The FVWD information appeared in the Feb. 1 issue. PCWD will appear next week followed by IFPD. Each district provides the information to the state…