Doug and Pat Austin decided to make a $200 donation to support ARF. Doug called me and told me he had learned of the theft of $50 in donations to ARF from Gary’s Deli where donations are being collected for the 2014 Mayor Max and the Mayors of Idyllwild Calendars. He wanted me to know…
Mountain Disaster Preparedness and Idyllwild Fire Protection District are partnering to offer Community Emergency Response Team Training to the mountain communities. The 20-hour basic CERT course will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7, and from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, and Sunday, Feb. 9. The classes and most…
Gov. Jerry Brown has released his budget for fiscal year 2014-15, which begins July 1. The proposed budget of $106.8 billion is $8.3 billion (or 8.5 percent) more than 2013-14 budget. This is the largest state budget since former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s $102 billion budget for fiscal year 2007-08. While most state programs will enjoy…
Despite worries about the statewide drought, General Manager Steve Erler said he is not worried about Fern Valley Water District’s water supplies this spring. During the board’s Jan 17 meeting, Erler said, “The lack of rain and snow pack is a concern to me. But at this time we should be fine. “I’m keeping an…
Brendan Steele entered the second round at the Farmers Insurance Open on the Torrey Pines course in La Jolla at four over par after playing the tough South Course on Thursday. With the two-round cut likely at even par, the Idyllwild native needed at least a four-under-par performance today on the North Course to make…
Last week, Dr. Raul Ruiz (D-Palm Desert) announced $1.5 millions in funding for the repair or reconstruction of Federal-aid highways and roads that suffered serious damage as a result of wildfires in Riverside County. This Federal grant comes after Dr. Ruiz and other federal lawmakers sought a formal disaster declaration making the State eligible for…
Signs of General Manager Terry Lyons’ retirement are being seen more frequently at the Idyllwild Water District. At last Wednesday’s board meeting, Lyons reported that 26 applicants had responded to the board’s notices seeking a new general manager. The list has been narrowed to six and the board will conduct interviews Thursday, Jan. 23. Lyons…
In last week’s Idyllwild Fire Protection District story on page 16, the date of the next meeting was incorrect. The correct date is Tuesday, Jan. 28. Town Crier regrets the error. In the Mountain Community Patrol photo on page 14 of last week’s issue, Dan Maring’s name was submitted mispelled and Jon Engel was submitted…
Fire log The Idyllwild Fire Station responded to the following calls, Tuesday, Jan. 14 to Monday, Jan. 20: Jan. 14 — Medical aid, Idyllwild. Jan. 15 — Medical aid, Idyllwild. Jan. 16 — Two medical aids, Idyllwild. Jan. 17 — Good intent call, Idyllwild. Jan. 17 — Two medical aids, Pine Cove. Jan. 17 —…
Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz was in Idyllwild Wednesday, Jan. 22. He met with the Mountain Communities Fire Safe Council at their office. Later in the afternoon, he was shown several of the FSC’s projects. A full story will appear in the Jan. 30 edition of the Town Crier.
