Hiker rescued after snake bite
By Idyllwild Town Crier
The Idyllwild Water District directors last week formed a committee to begin the search for a permanent general manager, and to review and to adopt the job description for a field supervisor. President Dr. Charles “Chip” Schelly appointed Director Steve Kunkle and himself to the Search Committee. In other general manager business, the board approved…
Emergency personnel responded to a three-vehicle traffic collision just after 2:15 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, on Highway 74 north of Vista Point. Michael Kaplan, 54, of La Jolla, driving a Dodge Avenger westbound, attempted to pass — over double-yellow lines — Michael Rein, 69, of Idyllwild, driving a Subaru Forester, according to California Highway Patrol’s…
The Riverside County Board of Supervisors approved the fire services contract between the county’s fire department and the city of San Jacinto. For one year, the contract cost is $3.4 million, which includes a “quick attack” squad at the city’s western side. Although the proposal passed 4-1, besides 5th District Supervisor Marion Ashley’s negative vote,…
65 years ago – 1949 “How would you suggest we improve the camp program?” solicitous officials asked Girl Scouts at Azalea Trails. One candid young lady answered simply: “Have boys.” 60 years ago – 1954 Construction of six cabins and a four-unit motel was underway for the Idyllwild Inn. 55 years ago –…
Last week, George Tate reported 9.5 inches of snow in Pine Cove. But far more fell higher up the mountain. Two intrepid mountaineers — Lee Arnson and Jon King — trudged through and on nearly 2 feet of snow in Saddle Junction. Arnson, who has done a snow survey for 18 years, measured 24 inches…
On June 28, Becky and Jack Clark become the new owners of the Idyllwild Town Crier. Following in the footsteps of the Town Crier’s founder, Ernie Maxwell, the Clarks are bringing a local, family-owned paper back to Idyllwild. For the past 19 years, Tindle Newspapers Ltd., a private British company, has owned the Town Crier….