Idyllwild Fire commission discusses chief’s performance standards
In closed session, three members of the Idyllwild Fire Protection District Commission discussed possible performance standards with Fire Chief Patrick Reitz. Commissioners Jerry Buchanan and Larry Donahoo were out of town.
After the meeting, Commission President Jeannine Charles-Stigall reported the session would be continued in October so that Buchanan and Donahoo could participate in the discussion and decision.
No action was...
Structure fire in Anza destroys garage, two cars and trailer
According to a Riverside County Fire press release, a structure fire completely destroyed a metal frame three-car garage as well as the two vehicles and a horse trailer inside, as well as a Connex trailer next to the structure on Wednesday night in Anza. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Spirit Mountain Retreat hosts 7-week series on grief
“Living through Loss and Transition” a seven-week series about grief will begin 10 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 11, at Spirit Mountain Retreat.
Here in Idyllwild, if you talk to almost anyone, you find that either they or someone that they know is living with a loss or a serious transition in their life. The many faces of grief are around us.
When...
Brennen Priefer returns to Idyllwild School
Hillbilly Brennen Priefer returns to his Idyllwild roots — to his hometown, elementary school and to his fifth grade classroom. “I’m glad to be back,” said Priefer.
Priefer has lived in Idyllwild since he was five years old. “My father came out to Palm Springs for work, then moved up to Idyllwild,” he said. Like most Hillbillies, Priefer completed...
News of Record: Oct. 4, 2012
Fire log
Hill fire stations responded to the following calls, Monday to Monday, Sept. 25 to Oct. 1, 2012:
Idyllwild Fire Department and Ambulance
Sept. 25 — Walk-in medical aid.
Sept. 26 — Medical aid, Saunders Meadow Road, Idyllwild.
Sept. 27 — Medical aid, Delano Drive, Idyllwild.
Sept. 27 — Medical aid, Overlook Drive, Pine Cove.
Sept. 27 — Medical aid, Saunders Meadow Road, Idyllwild.
Sept. 28...
Sports Roundup: Palms to Pines Golf
Jim Crandall, Palms to Pines Golf Association handicap chair, provided this report about the Friday, Sept. 21, golf tournament.
The club held the second round of playoffs for the Club Championship and its regular monthly tournament at The Country Club at Soboba Springs. The day was hot. The course was dry, with many brown fairways, but the greens were in...
Tree lighting ceremony in urgent need of sponsor and chairpersons
Although the Idyllwild Chamber of Commerce had agreed to be the overall producer and sponsor of the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, it has now stepped away from this overall responsibility.
The Tree Lighting Ceremony has been a long tradition of the village’s holiday season.
Legal proceedings against the Chamber and its individual directors have caused the organization to withdraw at...
Help for caregivers
A series of the Riverside County Office on Aging’s “Care Pathways” program begins in October at key locations in Riverside County; classes are taught in both English and Spanish.
This program provides a series of weekly workshops designed to offer information and support to family caregivers who face challenges managing their caregiving responsibilities for a friend or loved one,...
Past Tense: Oct. 4, 2012
65 years ago - 1947
Postmaster Harry Wendelken lamented, “There’s Idyllwilds all over the country, and all the mail for the other Idyllwilds comes to this station.”
60 years ago - 1952
Wilma Chapman was conscientious about the change to standard time. She set her clock resolutely, and hopped into bed. In the darkness of dawn, she mustered out Ken to report...
Creature Corner: Oct. 4, 2012
Way to go Miss Betty Boop, the pug. She knew something was up last weekend when her forever human tearfully left her for the week, to make absolutely sure this was the right decision. And this weekend, when she came back, you could see the love flowing right through the leash. Good job and paws up to you both.
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