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Students of the week – Oct. 31, 2013
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Effective June 30, the Idyllwild Fire Protection Distict plans to terminate its contract for ambulance service to Pine Cove and Zone III.The district announced that intention in a letter to Bruce Barton, director of the county’s Emergency Medical Services Agency. Regardless of the resolution of IFPD’s role, Barton said, “We will do whatever we have…
All fireworks, including sparklers, are illegal in Riverside County. All fireworks are illegal because they cause serious injuries and very often, cause fires. Riverside County has diverse terrain. The vegetation is very dry where fireworks can easily start a brush fire. Individuals who cause fires by using illegal fireworks will be held responsible for all…
Terri Bowen, senior recreation program manager for county service areas, wears many hats. She oversees recreation programs in seven locations from Blythe to Corona for the Economic Development Agency. And she is currently Acting Recreation Manager for the Idyllwild Recreation Program at Town Hall. “I’m a fixer,” Bowen said. “I’m asked to see what can…
Caltrans reports the following roadwork next week will require flagging on highways 74 and 371 in through the Garner Valley, Anza and Pinyon areas which will result in delays over 30 minutes: 6 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 17, Highway 74 from Hurkey Creek Bridge to Morris Ranch Road; 6 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18, Highway…
At its Sept. 20 meeting, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors approved the request from the Idyllwild Fire Protection District (IFPD) for an advance of its property tax revenue.IFPD requested an advance of $400,000 from the county in July. The advance will be repaid, with interest, in December and January when Riverside County makes its…
Two collisions occurred on Highway 243 over the last couple of weeks, according to California Highway Patrol Public Information Matt Napier.On Oct. 23 at 1:35 p.m., Megan Reeves, 33 of Idyllwild, was backing her gray 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor out of a parking stall at the Chevron gas station on Highway 243 at an unknown rate…