Pine Cove Water District is about to receive more than $330,000 in federal money. At a board workshop last week, General Manager Jerry Holldber told the board that he had received confirmation that the district applications would be accepted. The request was for acquisition of infrastructure materials, more than 11,000 feet of pipeline. The Rural…
At right, our flag flies over Highway 234, in memory of the events of Sept. 11, 2001.
Robert (Bob) Muir lived in Idyllwild for nearly half a century and he wasn’t born here. In today’s peripatetic world, that feat alone deserves recognition …
Strawberry Creek, running through the center of Idyllwild, is a reminder of why many choose to live here …
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.”
Eating locally grown food is a movement that’s popularity is expanding. Local produce has benefits for the environment …
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.
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…
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.”…
