Schelly and Szabadi re-elected president and vice-president Directors for the Idyllwild Water District kept the same board leadership in place for 2019 and confirmed the selection of a new, but refurbished, general manager last week. Their colleagues recommended that directors Dr. Charles “Chip” Schelly and Peter Szabadi remain as president and vice president, respectively. Preceding…

In a May 9 letter, Pine Cove resident and Mile High Radio Club member Jeff Smith requested both the radio club and the Idyllwild Fire Protection District terminate using WNKI-578. In his complaint filed with the Federal Communications Commission rules, Smith states, “… WNKI-578 transmits reliably only tourism and disaster preparedness messaging during non-declared emergency…

The Pine Cove Water District Board of Directors received a presentation of the annual audit by Scott Manno from Rogers, Anderson, Malody & Scott, LLP at its October meeting. General Manager Jerry Holldber presented a list of enhancements and a 10-20-50-plus year plan.The newspaper will cover the audits of the local districts in a separate…

The Idyllwild Skate Park, which opened in 2004, is closed until further notice until sufficient funds are raised to complete a full rehabilitation of all ramp surfaces. Chris Trout, spokesperson for the Idyllwild Community Center, explained that the ICC Program and Activities Committee asked American Ramp Company, the original ramp designers, to exam the ramp…

Riverside County’s Operation RivCo Shield is hosting a free COVID-19 vaccination clinic from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, at Idyllwild School.The Pfizer vaccine is available for anyone ages 12 or older. Register at https://tinyurl.com/xy9nv6up.The Moderna vaccine is available for anyone ages 18 or older. Register at https://tinyurl.com/3drecvpj.The clinic also offers COVID-19 testing….