Consider defensible space a “buffer” zone between a home or building and the potentially fire-prone grasses, trees and vegetation that surrounds it. The California Public Resources Code 4291 requires 100 feet of defensible space, formed by creating two zones. Zone 1 is the area within 30 feet from a building, including outdoor decks, sheds and…
Peter Buhl gives Clay Helgren of Living Free and Mary Lou Prosin of ARF checks totaling $402 from his Donation Alley at the Funky Bazaar in Fern Valley. Buhl has collected and donated in excess of $2,000 since he initiated the idea less than two years ago.
Although not a record for attendance (that was set in 2009), the 2013 Idyllwild 5K and 10K Run and Fitness Walk did set record finish times.
The Riverside County Waste Management Department will host a free backyard composting workshop in Idyllwild on Saturday (June 8). Attend this “how-to” workshop to learn how to recycle organic resources such as yard trimmings, fruit and vegetable waste into a dark, crumbly, sweet-smelling soil conditioner. Compost can be used to enrich the soil in gardens,…
Only the Idyllwild Fire Protection District will need an election in 2013. The Fire district has four candidates to fill three seats. The only incumbent seeking re-election is IFPD Commission President Jeannine Charles-Stigall, who was second in a field of six in her first race in 2009. The other three candidates also have or had…
I was pleased to see the Town Crier covering Idyllwild’s participation in the May 25 global March Against Monsanto. However, I was dismayed at the editorial comment the Town Crier tacked on to the end of the photo caption: “Locals take part in a national rally against the Monsanto corporation, which is drawing heavy protest…
Town Hall Sports Coordinator Danny Richardson reported on Town Hall Youth baseball for the week of May 28. Minor League The Angels squared off against the Rockies’ Fernando Maldanado and Emma Righetti of the Angels got on base all three times at bat that led to the win. Katelyn Sonnier had the bat for the…
The May 28 Idyllwild Fire Commission meeting was frightening. Instead of addressing the district’s financial condition, the commission, employees and audience spent hours castigating Commissioner Chip Schelly for his May 23 letter to the editor. All of the speakers were appalled at Schelly’s comments because they inferred he was speaking for the board. But he…
The Mountain Communities Fire Safe Council received the 2013 Greenwood Award for outstanding contributions to our regional environment. Karen and Richard Greenwood presented the award to us at the Idyllwild Earth Fair on May 23. We are very grateful for this recognition. In line with the spirit of the award, we continue to cope with…
Fire log Hill fire stations responded to the following calls, Tuesday, May 16 to Monday, June 3: Idyllwild Fire Department and Ambulance May 17 — Medical aid, Crestview Drive, Idyllwild. May 17 — Medical aid, rescue, Humber Park, Idyllwild. May 17 — Medical aid, Double View Drive, Idyllwild. May 18 — Walk-in medical aid. May…
