Octoberfest
By Idyllwild Town Crier
The young black bear recently sighted in Idyllwild made his way here from Banning. He is believed to be a young male and is referred to as the “Rite Aid” bear since a picture of the bear was taken at the Rite Aid in Banning. He joins an existing and varied wildlife population with which Hill residents have learned to coexist.
Editor’s note: At its Oct. 17 meeting, the Fern Valley Water District Board of Directors chose Richard Schnetzer as director following the resignation of Ron Korman in June. On Nov. 26, Schnetzer visited the Town Crier office. The ensuing discussion is the basis of this story that introduces him to the whole community. While Schnetzer…
By Art Alliance IdyllwildContributed Many of the Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s (AAI) usual events were canceled during 2020 because of the pandemic. However, the AAI was able to safely stage certain events by holding them outdoors and complying with all health requirements. Providing the virus is under control in 2021, the AAI plans the following…
Pine Cove Property Owners The Pine Cove Property Owners Association will meet at 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4 at the Pine Cove Water District meeting room. The speaker will be Bill Tell speaking on the Emergency Siren System planned for the Hill.
Editor’s note: Four directors for the Pine Cove Water District are on the August mail-in ballot. The terms for three — Board President Robert Hewitt, Joel Palmer and Lou Padula — expire in December. They and challenger Jeffery Kleefisch are on the ballot for four-year terms. The fourth director, Vicki Jakubac, replaced Tim Lange, who…
The Idyllwild Fire Protection District responded to these calls from Sunday to Saturday, Nov. 12 to 18. • Nov. 12 — EMS, transport. Palomar Rd. • Nov. 12 — EMS, treat & release. Dome Ln./Double View Dr. • Nov. 13 — EMS. Saunders Meadow Rd. • Nov. 13 — EMS, transport. Circle Dr. • Nov….
