On Tuesday, July 14, local business owners and interested residents met to consider common challenges facing the Idyllwild business community. Most of the approximately 40 attendees agreed the greatest challenge was to increase promotion of Idyllwild off the Hill in order to attract most visitors and more business. Brendan Collier of Hub Cyclery summed it…
With no new business and old business limited to financial and operational status, the July 15 meeting of the Idyllwild Water District directors should have been concluded quickly. However, General Manager Tom Lynch and board candidate Steve Kunkle had an extended discussion on how Kunkle could get an item added to the board’s agenda. President…
The Fern Valley Water District directors adopted a revised policy manual at their July 17 meeting. The major sections included the board of directors, board meetings and general policies such as budget preparation. The Rate and Revenue Subcommittee, composed of directors Robert Krieger and Trisha Clark, did not meet this month. Consequently, nothing was reported…
Fire log Idyllwild Fire Station responded to the following calls, Monday to Sunday, July 13 to 19. Idyllwild • July 13 — Walk-in medical aid. • July 14 — Rescue, EMS incident, other, Maranatha Dr. • July 15 — Medical assist, assist EMS crew, Jameson Dr. • July 15 — Walk-in medical aid. •…
65 years ago – 1950 The local square dance class completed nine lessons, which was the complete course, in one week. Then it announced it was opening to the public. 60 years ago – 1955 Hidden Lodge swimming pool opened daily. The cost was 60 cents for adults, and 40 cents for children. 55 years…
Editor: As an animal lover and pet owner, I’m at a loss to understand why anyone would believe that Sunny’s quality of life would be better at the Nature Center than in a loving home. The Nature Center is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday, so Sunny is primarily alone for…
Pine Cove Water District residents will have a choice of three candidates for the two director seats up for election in the August mail-in ballot election. Diana Eskew and Timothy Lange, both board members in their first election, and one challenger — Sharon Kaffen — are the candidates. Voted ballots must be received by the…
The Johnsons, Jay, Jason and Steve are again operating Village Market, having taken it back as a result of the default of previous business operators and are actively seeking an experienced and knowledgeable buyer for the business. They will retain the real property once a new business buyer is secured. And finally, the wildly successful…
Over the weekend, two rescue efforts were successfully accomplished, including a helicopter airlift Monday morning. On Saturday afternoon, July 18, California Department of Parks and Recreation staff at the Mt. San Jacinto State Park received a 911 call of two hikers (father and son) suffering hypothermia and exhaustion at the peak shelter, about 6 miles…
Despite the downpour of rain, the Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s Uncorked art show collaboration with Middle Ridge Winery was a huge success, according to AAI President Shanna Robb. The show featured 60 artist members and 106 pieces of artwork. More than 440 guests visited the gallery during the two-day show with many returning for the…
