2012 Holiday Helpers
The Town Crier has been informed of the following opportunities to help children and families on the Hill during the holidays:
• The Red Kettle is a collection site for CHIPS for Kids through Tuesday, Dec. 18.
• New Spirit Vacation Homes and New Spirit Mortgage is sponsoring its first Christmas Toy Drive. You can bring an unwrapped toy to the office at...
Idyllwild winter weather, Dec. 13
Winter weather message
National Weather Service San Diego CA
1:17 pm pst Thursday, Dec 13, 2012
Cold pacific storm will continue to produce wintry weather in the mountains through this evening.
A cold pacific system will continue to deepen south along the California coast today before moving inland across southern California this evening into tonight. Most of the snow will...
Potential firefighting collaboration benefits IFPD
At its Nov. 27 meeting, the Idyllwild Fire Commission approved a pilot project to use water tenders from Messina Water Service as resources available nationally for major fires. Last week, Idyllwild Fire Chief Patrick Reitz and Dan Messina discussed the venture in more detail with the Town Crier.
Sports: Town Hall Adult Volleyball
Town Hall adult volleyball got started last week with a rematch of last year’s championship game between the Idyllwild Garage and Silver Pines Lodge. Idyllwild Garage won the match last year for their second consecutive championship.
Idyllwild weather, Thursday, Dec. 13
Below are the latest National Weather Service forecasts for the Idyllwild area. The Short term note was posted about 8 a.m. and the winter advisory about 3:30 a.m.
Short Term Forecast
National Weather Service San Diego CA
8:01 am pst Thusday Dec 13 2012
Riverside County mountains
Now... through 10 am
Showers will slowly increase in coverage and intensity as they continue...
News of Record: Dec. 13, 2012
Fire log
Hill fire stations responded to the following calls, Monday to Sunday, Dec. 3 to 9, 2012:
Idyllwild Fire Department and Ambulance
Dec. 4 — Smell of smoke, Doubleview Drive, Idyllwild.
Dec. 5 — Medical aid, Temecula Drive, Idyllwild.
Dec. 6 — Medical aid, North Circle Drive, Idyllwild.
Dec. 8 — Walk-in medical aid.
Dec. 9 — Malfunctioning alarm, N. Circle Drive at Pine Crest...
Motorcycle collision closes highway
Mercy Air lands on Highway 74 Monday night, Dec. 10, and meets American Medical Response to transport Mark Anderson, 60, of Idyllwild to Riverside Regional Medical Center after he crashed his Harley-Davidson.
Steele and Bradley team play well, but tie for seventh
Brendan Steele teamed once again with Keegan Bradley last week in an attempt to defend their 2011 title at the Franklin Templeton (Shark) Shootout. Greg Norman hosted the event at the Tiburón Golf Club in Naples, Fla.
Breanna Lewis: world class dancer and athlete
Breanna Lewis is a both a successful artist and an athlete. The 13-year-old Idyllwild School student has already been to Irish Dancing World Championships in Belfast and the NFL’s Punt, Pass and Kick team championship earlier this month in San Diego.
Off the Main Roads: Gambling with gear …
Gambling with gear …
It’s the the night before your big backpacking trip. You’ve been a good camper and packed all of your 10-plus essentials, checked the seals on your water bladder and made sure you have enough chocolate Goo packets to feed a small nation.
While test-hefting the final weight of your pack, your mind can’t help but wrap...