By JP Crumrine Correspondent Last Thursday, the Fern Valley Water District’s (FVWD) Board of Directors held both a special meeting to choose a new director and a special regular meeting. The board had to cancel its November regular meeting because of the lack of a quorum. It also planned to cancel its next regular meeting,…
Voting for FVWD directors Dear editor: This letter authorized by the board of directors for the Fern Valley Water District is intended to respond to the Town Crier’s Nov. 23, 2023 letter from Danny and Colleen McDonald. First, let us make it abundantly clear that the district has always followed California’s Uniform District Election Law….
Idyllwild FireThe Idyllwild Fire Protection District responded to these calls from Sunday to Saturday, Dec. 3 to 9. • Dec. 3 — Medical assist. Strawberry Valley Dr. • Dec. 3 — Public service assist. Pine Crest Ave. • Dec. 4 — EMS, transport. Pine Crest Ave. • Dec. 5 — Public service. Tollgate Ave. •…
By Jim Crandall Palms to Pines Golf Association handicap chair Palms to Pines Golf Association (PPGA) President Pete Capparelli recently presented the awards to the group’s two Club Champions. Steve Olson won the championship for the A-flight and Dan Morgan won for the B-Flight. They played in the Southern California Golf Association (SCGA) Tournament of…
75 years ago – 1948 “Ma’s New Husband,” the first production of the Mountain Players, was a big hit. Evie Kretsinger and Leigh Dutton headed the cast. 70 years ago – 1953 Boxes were placed in village stores for gifts of food and clothing for American Indians on the Santa Rosa reservation. 65 years ago…
Ms. Grace Pavon and Haley Randall from the Enrichment Learning Opportunity Program chose this week’s Idyllwild School Students of the Week. April Yuhas (above) “is kind, polite and very thoughtful,” Pavon wrote. “She is always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. She has such a bright and positive attitude and is…
By Janice Murasko Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF cats and kittens talked about making the holidays safe for pets. Harley: All of you please gather around. I have some big news. Pepper: Some of us are here, but it’s a rather sparse group. Harley: You’re right, Pepper. Who seems to be…
Col. William Thomas McLyman, born May 22, 1932, in Los Angeles, concluded his journey Monday, Nov. 27, 2023. In heartfelt remembrance, we honor Colonel’s unwavering commitment to the United States Navy, where he faithfully served from 1950 to 1956, all while pursuing his education at Compton College. During this time, he acquired knowledge that would…
Axel passed away peacefully at Ivy Park Memory Care in Simi Valley Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, surrounded by his family. Axel was born in Copenhagen, Denmark on Aug. 9, 1934 to parents Henning Lund Christiansen and Elly Hensen and raised by Efra Vilna Dyveke and Svend Aage Kjorge. When WWII broke out he was age…
