Another Point of View: To the Idyllwild community
Shootings at public and private schools, the kidnapping of innocent children, children murdered, the molestation and abuse of children. Fences, security guards, metal detectors … Today, most, if not all, schools and day care centers have a fence around the property intended to keep the children in and the public out. “Stranger Danger” is a bona fide, legitimate threat...
Creature Corner: June 28, 2012
Hurray and all four paws up! Kitty paws that is. Chloe, Zoe, and Belle, three of the five kitties were adopted and are in forever purring homes. Ash, the only male, will be adopted next weekend. And that leaves Tiger Lilly. Next week, we will have more adorable kitties anxious to see you.
Thanks to ARF, Sister Mary at the...
Past Tense: June 28, 2012
65 years ago - 1947
It was announced that whoever was nearest the button would blow the fire siren daily at noon. No guarantee was made, however, that the timing would be accurate.
40 years ago - 1972
The Idyllwild Water board held a public meeting to answer questions about the water shortage. One resident called it a “sanctioned gripe...
Idyllwild’s streets are alive with live music
Walking down the streets this weekend locals and visitors could enjoy live music coming from all directions ...
Stone will extend and subsidize local ambulance contract
The ambulance contract between Riverside County and the Idyllwild Fire Protection District will be extended ...
Idyllwild Community Fund expands online capabilities
Dave Pelham, president of the Idyllwild Community Fund Advisory Board, has announced the availability of an online donation option through PayPal. With just a few “clicks,” members of the community may securely and privately complete a donation to the fund that is committed to helping nonprofit organizations in Idyllwild and adjacent mountain communities.
Past president Bronwyn Jones, who is delighted...
May Valley Fuels Project highlights
The San Jacinto Ranger District is proposing hazardous fuels reduction activities in the May Valley area. The project area includes approximately 2,816 acres of National Forest System land. Approximately 864 acres are proposed for treatment within the project area.
The project lies between and incorporates additional treatment on the Southridge fuel break and Bonita Vista fuel break. These prior fuel...
Idyllwild Fire Commission adopts smaller budget
The Idyllwild Fire Protection District Commission adopted a $1.6 million budget for 2012-13, which begins July 1. The overall budget is about $92,000 less than the current budget.
However, actual expenditures for 2011-12 will be about $100,000 less than the approved budget, according to IFPD. Interim Fire Chief Mike Sherman said there are no reserves remaining in 2011-12. The only...
Idyllwild raises district API scores
Idyllwild School’s Academic Performance Index (API) for the recently completed 2011-12 school year improved to 873 from 844. For the first time, Idyllwild is in the top statewide rank of schools with similar size and demographics.
Idyllwild’s improvement of 29 points was the best in the Hemet Unified School District. Helen Hunt Jackson Alternative gained 28 points and Hamilton Elementary...
Chamber president Blake attends last meeting
From being part of rebuilding a Chamber on its deathbed to presiding over the election of a new invigorated board and membership, Idyllwild Chamber of Commerce President Richmond Blake has maintained a calm and steady presence. This was Blake’s final board meeting, since he decided not to run for re-election.
In the past few years, he and former President Mimi...