A creek runs through it: Strawberry Creek and right of public access
Strawberry Creek, running through the center of Idyllwild, is a reminder of why many choose to live here …
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Fallen tree remains on Ernie Maxwell Trail
On the morning of Aug. 23, a tree fell and blocked the Ernie Maxwell Scenic Trail. The above photo was taken that day. The photo below was taken on Labor Day. Robert Haine said this about his hike, “The trail is still passable, with a little climb over the fallen trees.”
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Idyllwild markets cater to ‘locavores’
Eating locally grown food is a movement that’s popularity is expanding. Local produce has benefits for the environment …
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Mayor Max’s first two months
Following his July inauguration and an unexpected medical situation, the Mayor is truly enjoying his office. According to his Chief of Staff Phyllis Mueller, the Mayor was very glad when he learned about his election. He has pondered his situation and views it as a unique opportunity to help ARF and the Hill. During his term, he hopes to meet as many two- and four-legged constituents as possible.
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George Companiott joins Idyllwild School faculty
For 22 years George Companiott has commuted from the Hill to teach in Hemet. Now, the longtime Idyllwild resident won’t face that challenge. He commutes six miles to classroom 20 at Idyllwild Middle School where he teaches social studies to sixth through eighth grades and language arts to eighth graders. And he is already literally…
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McKay new PE teacher at Idyllwild School
Note: Seven new teachers have joined the Idyllwild School faculty. The Town Crier will profile them over the next few weeks. “I’m pretty much a kid at heart,” said Wisconsin native and new Idyllwild School Athletic Director Darren McKay. “So, it’s easy for me t identify with the kids. I feed off their energy.”…
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Agents remove 12,000 to 15,000 marijuana plants from three Lake Hemet areas
Marijuana plants were eradicated from three separate growing operations near Lake Hemet this morning in a joint effort between the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, the Drug Enforcement Agency and U.S. Forest Service. Riverside County Sheriff Sergeant Joe Pemberton estimated between 12,000 to 15,000 plants were removed, a street value of $36 million to…
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Idyllwild fire department approves budget
Without debate, the Idyllwild Fire Protection District Commission unanimously adopted its 2012-13 budget. The commission had reviewed and discussed the current budget in June when it preliminarily approved it during its first August meeting. The total budget equals about $1,663,700 and balances revenue and expenditures. The largest revenue increase, about $45,000, is from the new…
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Pine Cove Neighborhood Watch group forms
Another Neighborhood Watch group formed. This one is in Pine Cove and members Jeremy Potter and Becky Smith admire the new signs they’ve installed.
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DA disappointed with Hillman sentence
Deputy District Attorney Timothy Cross was not pleased with Christopher V. Hillman’s sentence for attempting to influence the jury during the Raymond Oyler arson murder trial in 2009. On Friday, Aug. 24, Judge Larrie Brainard sentenced Hillman to 36 months of formal probation. “I’m really disappointed,” Cross said. “The jurors were just doing their duty…
