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    Visitor use survey underway

    By October 7, 2013January 13, 2014 Reading Time: 2 minutes

    The Cleveland, Los Padres and San Bernardino National Forests are participating in a one-year visitor survey called the National Visitor Use Monitoring. The survey will be conducted from Oct. 1, 2013 to Sept. 30, 2014. Interviewers will be stationed at key forest roads or exits from recreation areas. They will ask national forest visitors what…

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  • Idyllwild News

    IFPD sells cell tower lease

    By October 7, 2013October 3, 2013 Reading Time: 1 minute

    In a special meeting, Friday, Sept. 20, the Idyllwild Fire Protection District commission approved the sale of a lease for the cell tower in the rear of the District’s property. SBA Monarch Towers acquired the lease for $220,000. Currently, the district was receiving annual rental payments of about $14,000 for the tower. “But with the…

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  • Fire and Forest

    Fire and Forest: Hardening homes as a solution …

    ByMichael Esnard October 7, 2013October 3, 2013 Reading Time: 3 minutes

    Wildfire is getting some prominent and fresh attention in major newspapers. Both the New York Times and the Los Angeles Times have published thoughtful articles this summer examining the larger issues involved. (They are catching up to this newspaper, which has had great reporting on fire for as long as I can remember.) It seems…

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  • Before Our Time | Life in Idyllwild

    Before Our Time: By Robert B. Smith

    BySmith, Bob October 6, 2013October 3, 2013 Reading Time: 3 minutes

    With Avery Field’s photography, others saw Idyllwild … Picture postcards are an ever-popular item in scenic areas such as Idyllwild. We certainly have had our share of commercial photographers, and the most talented was Avery Edwin Field. A family history just published by his grandson, Sidney Edwin Field, brings Avery’s life (1883-1955) and career into…

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  • Idyllwild News | Opinion

    Readers Write: Abatement is not the answer

    By October 6, 2013October 3, 2013 Reading Time: 2 minutes

    Editor: I agree with everything Nathaniel West wrote about structure-fed wildfires. I believe fire abatement is like a chain and no stronger than the weakest link. That weakest link, my friend, is our fire-trap homes. It doesn’t make sense to denude the forest floor and deprive the soil’s ability to retain moisture only to live…

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  • Out Loud

    Out Loud: A fun meeting …

    ByIdyllwild Town Crier October 6, 2013October 3, 2013 Reading Time: 2 minutes

    Each Wednesday morning (except when Monday is a major holiday), our little news staff — me, J.P. and Jay — and Dolores gather to plan the next issue of the paper. Years ago, I opened this meeting up to the public, gathering at various cafes throughout Idyllwild because our office lacked space. J.P. continued the…

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  • Idyllwild News

    Money for Silver Fire victims

    By October 5, 2013January 13, 2014 Reading Time: 1 minute

    The Riverside County Board of Supervisors approved a $25,000 agreement to provide assistance to low-income victims of the Silver Fire. The State’s Department of Community Services is providing the Community Action Partnership of Riverside County with $15,000 that can help these people with mortgage, rental, utility or food costs. During the Silver Fire several communities,…

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  • On The Town

    Service Industry Night in town

    By October 4, 2013January 13, 2014 Reading Time: 1 minute

    The Lumbermill Bar and Grill is hosting Service Industry Night on Sundays for local people who work in the service industry. Billy Sheppard DJs the event from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Drinks and appetizers are specially priced.

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    Student of the Week

    By October 4, 2013January 13, 2014 Reading Time: 1 minute

    Valana Marcus, an eighth grader at Idyllwild School, was chosen student of the week for always doing her personal best. Photo by Jay Pentrack

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  • Obituaries

    OBITUARY: Dorothy Swain Lewis

    By October 4, 2013January 13, 2014 Reading Time: 2 minutes

    Artist, teacher and pilot Dorothy “Dot” Swain Lewis died Monday, Sept. 9, 2013. at her Idyllwild home. She was born near Asheville, N.C. Sept. 30, 1915, to John Edward Swain, and Mozelle Stringfield Swain. She was predeceased by brothers Robert and Jack. She is survived by a sister, Betty Turbyfill, of Asheville, N.C,.; her son,…

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