Idyllwild voters stuff ballot boxes
Local voters stuffed the ballot box at Town hall today, according to Stacy Grant, Idyllwild resident. And it’s true. Diana Johnson, poll inspector, said, “Things were going well all day until about 6 ”
That was when the ballot box was nearly full. Several voters were concerned about trying to put their ballots in the box without damaging them, including...
Apparent decline in Idyllwild residential burglaries
Reports of residential burglaries from the Sheriff’s Department show a recent decline from previous levels, and this continues through this week. Whether this is due to arrests and sentencing from an Aug. 20 weeklong crime sweep by Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Hemet Station personnel or by the growing number of Neighborhood Watch groups distributed though many Idyllwild and Pine...
WWII vet Dot Lewis is 97 and still flying
The routine is the same as any other, except that on this day Garrett Wood's student is a pioneer in aviation, a World War II veteran, the former member of a flying circus and a long-time flight instructor herself. She also has a special place in Idyllwild’s history ...
The Hill’s elected officials share election forecasts
Editor’s note: Although the election is nearly over and most winners — officials and propositions — are known, the Town Crier invited several local elected officials to share their expectations on the results — not the merits — of the races and propositions.
Today, Tuesday, Nov. 6, Election Day, ends what is commonly called the “silly season,” of nonstop campaigning,...
Idyllwild Arts Master Plan approved: ‘Will serve’ letters are future steps
In a room where all the seats were filled, many standing in the rear, county planning staff listened to arguments about the future growth of Idyllwild Arts and concerns about Idyllwild Water District’s ability to serve its future water needs. One party was concerned about the next few years and unsure about the future, while the other was focused...
Riverside County needs tax preparation volunteers
Community Action Partnership of Riverside County is seeking volunteers to become IRS-trained and certified in order to support the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program this upcoming tax season. IRS-certified volunteers prepare basic income tax returns for qualified taxpayers in local communities throughout Riverside County. They also help to secure as well as increase awareness of special tax credits such...
Pine Cove Water District board tours plant
After reviewing General Manager Jerry Holldber’s report, the Pine Cove Water District board of directors toured recently completed plant facilities and intended fire line expansion plan locations.
The board tour included the Rocky Point Tanks, the Highway Tanks and booster station on Highway 243, and two planned fire line expansions. Holldber and staff were particularly proud of the district’s new...
Idyllwild Fire conducts internal business
The Idyllwild Fire Commission’s focus last week was introspective. At its Oct. 23 meeting, the commission established a committee to review labor and management relations and discussed how to present its agenda and meeting minutes.
Commissioner Jerry Buchanan initially recommended that an ad hoc committee be established to examine recent state changes to public employee pensions. He has been following...
Plans for Tree Lighting Ceremony on track
All chairpersons are in place and the plans for the Saturday, Nov. 24, Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony are preceding smoothly, according to Phyllis Mueller, CEO of her own worldwide marketing company, and new Tree Lighting chair.
“The event is now 100 percent coordinated with a person over every area and nothing is behind schedule,” Mueller said. “I would have liked...
Past Tense: Nov. 1, 2012
Reunited last week was Bella the cat to her very worried owner. Please have your pet spayed or neutered and chipped.
Tammy, our Chihuahua mix, found her window seat for the sun and is loving her new forever home with a new playmate. Tawny, our deer head Chihuahua, is headed to the beach to be loved and cherished forever.
And Bo...