Fuel plant may be in Hill’s future
On the Mountain Communities Fire Safe Council’s list of 2012 goals and objectives is the construction of a biomass fuel facility …
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Riverside County Supervisors want three-person fire crews
Last week, after significant debate, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors narrowly approved a policy of three-person teams, composed of a captain, apparatus engineer and firefighter for all county engine companies. Third District Supervisor Jeff Stone proposed the policy. He strongly defended it, even in anticipation of limited budget resources again next fiscal year. “We’ve…
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Brown budgets fire fee use
Although not $1 of the controversial Fire Prevention fee has been collected, Gov. Jerry Brown has plans for spending $50 million from that fee this fiscal year and $84 million in fiscal 2012-13. This year, $50 million of funds will supplement the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection’s (CAL FIRE) regular budget. Collections are…
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Academy Orchestra concert features student soloist
This weekend, Idyllwild Arts student violist Howard Cheng will make his first concerto appearance. Cheng will perform William Walton’s Concerto for Viola and Orchestra with the Idyllwild Arts Academy Orchestra and Music Director Peter Askim. During his first year, Cheng won the 2011 Idyllwild Arts Academy Orchestra Concerto Competition. Each year, Idyllwild Arts holds the…
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Sports Roundup: Town Hall Adult Volleyball
Town Hall Sports Coordinator Jeremy Teeguarden reported on Town Hall Adult volleyball for the week of Jan. 23. Monday, Jan. 23, volleyball game was between Forest Lumber and Pacific Slope. Pacific Slope played well all night and won the match in three games 25-17, 25-10, 25-22. Kylie Kenyon and Noah Whitney played great for their…
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Sports Roundup: Town Hall Youth Basketball
Town Hall Sports Coordinator Jeremy Teeguarden reported on youth basketball for both the College League and the Pro League …
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Idyllwild Community Acupuncture marks Chinese New Year
Many residents attended a Chinese New Year celebration held by Idyllwild Community Acupuncture on Friday, Jan. 27. Free 20-minute acupuncture treatments, massages and Jin Shin Jystsu sessions were offered. Proceeds of donations are to benefit Breanna Lewis, 12, who will participate in the 2012 Irish Dance World Competition in Ireland.
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Friends celebrate Idyllwild library groundbreaking
It was a day that had been long anticipated …
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Idyllwild ice rink being dismantled
ICRC recently announced there would be no Idyllwild ice rink this season …
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Five new businesses brighten Idyllwild’s winter forecast
In what is typically a slow time for Idyllwild merchants, five new businesses are opening their doors in a vote of confidence in the Hill’s economic recovery.
