Forest Service conducting burns in Idyllwild
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The U.S. forest Service was conducting pile burning along the West Ridge Fuelbreak Thursday, taking advantage of favorable weather conditions. The “Burn Boss” was Brett Pascale of the Vista Grande Hotshots, according to San Jacinto Ranger District Fire Chief Dan Felix.
Idyllwild resident Julia Romero, 17, was severely injured in a head-on, hit-and-run automobile crash on Friday, March 31. The other driver also was arrested for DUI. Prior to the crash Julia was an honors student at Hemet High School and a star runner on the girls track team. Julia is finishing rehabilitation at Totally Kids…
Sheriff’s log The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Hemet Station responded to the following calls Sunday to Saturday, June 4 to 10. Idyllwild • June 4 — Noise complaint, address undefined. Handled by deputy. • June 4 — Public disturbance, address undefined. Handled by deputy. • June 5 — Two alarm calls, 24000 block of Fern…
To judge from the attendance at last Tuesday evening’s presentation ofthe concert honoring the achievements of Idyllwild’s own guitarist andluthier extraordinaire David Pelham, the event served as both acelebratory and devotional function. Under the sponsorship of theFriends of the Idyllwild Library, the attraction was equally a stimulusto the curious as well as the knowing. The…
The Idyllwild Water District (IWD) directors met Wednesday Feb. 21, their first public meeting with their new interim General Manager (GM) Curt Sauer. Among important actions that night was the board approving a bid for the repair of the lower administrative office building. The district received two bids for the Lower Administrative Office project, with…
Sylvia Smith has been with the U.S. Postal Service for 32 years. Starting in October 1987, she was a part-time carrier in St. Louis, Missouri. Smith delivered mail to residents and businesses all over the city for six years before being promoted to a supervisor position. Sixteen years ago, she moved to California because of…
Editor’s note: Idyllwild Fire Protection District Commissioner Dr. Charles “Chip” Schelly submitted this letter to the Town Crier last week. On Friday, July 6, he discussed his idea in more detail. Click here to see accompanying story. By Dr. Charles “Chip” Shelley Ladies and gentlemen, athletes and spectators of all shapes and sizes, is it…
