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Andrewson is the new IFPD Commission president
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The Idyllwild Christmas Tree is still struggling to survive. The drought has made the tree vulnerable to a fungus. But the Christmas Tree has many supporters and admirers in town. Phyllis Mueller, John Huddleston, arborist, and Mayor Max are doing all they can to restore the tree’s health. “The [Christmas] Tree looks a little worse…
Preliminary financial data for fiscal year 2016-17 indicate the Idyllwild Fire Protection District produced a significant net income compared to many recent years. “We’re closing out the year in good condition,” reported Commissioner and Treasurer Jerry Buchanan. Net income was nearly $143,000. For the fiscal year, revenues exceeded $2.2 million, while expenses were $2.1 million….
Tonight’s “This is This” conversation will be about local poverty. Mark Yardas, one of the discussion group’s founders, has arranged for several speakers to come and address the presence of poverty within the Idyllwild community. The evening is called “Local Poverty Summit.” Karen Patterson, executive director of the Idyllwild HELP Center, will likely be the…
Idyllwild Arts AcademyContributed Idyllwild Arts Foundation President Pamela Jordan and Idyllwild Arts Academy (IAA) Head of School Marianne Kent-Stoll announce that Dr. Jeanette Louise Yaryan will serve as assistant head of school of the academy starting July 1. A panel of academy administration, faculty and staff members interviewed three strong candidates and determined the strongest…
Beginning Sunday, April 10, Cal Fire in cooperation with California State Parks will be conducting a prescribed burn in the Mount San Jacinto State Park. The burn consisting of brush and slash piles will be above Thousand Trails Park in Pine Cove. The project will continue throughout the week, weather permitting. The final burn date…