PHOTOS: IFPD hosts public for Fire Prevention Week
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IFPD expanding volunteer staffing
A Fire Auxiliary to assist the Idyllwild Fire Department was approved at last week’s meeting. Fire Chief Patrick Reitz told the commission, “The concept allows responders to focus on response and training. The Auxiliary focuses on the greater good of the district such as building and grounds maintenance.” The Auxiliary, which Reitz intends to establish…
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New and old recharge 2012 Tree Lighting
Phyllis Mueller, often known as Mayor Max’s spokesperson, agreed to take overall responsibility for coordinating and producing the Idyllwild’s annual Tree Lighting ceremony. Long-time event managers Marge Muir and Karen Doshier have agreed to help the novice tree lighter. After less than a week on this volunteer job, Mueller reports that everything is in…
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Red Shank Riders assist in survey of local mountains
Local horsemen are assisting the San Diego Natural History Museum in its centennial survey of the San Jacinto Mountains’ vertebrate wildlife …
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Anniversary announcement: Dick and Nancy Beggs
On Sunday, Aug. 12, 30 family members representing five generations, and a group of longtime local friends, gathered to celebrate the 50th wedding anniversary of Idyllwild residents Dick & Nancy Beggs. After worshiping together at Community Church, the Beggs’ children and their families provided lunch and a program honoring their parents/grandparents in the dining hall…
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County recruiting bilingual poll workers for Nov. 6 election
Bilingual poll workers are needed at voting locations throughout Riverside County for the Nov. 6 presidential general election. Poll workers must attend a special 2-1/2-hour training class to familiarize themselves with election procedures and to prepare them to assist voters after the polls open at 7 a.m. on Election Day. No experience is required and…
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Fire Prevention Week open house
On Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012, the Idyllwild Fire Prevention District will be hosting an open house to celebrate Fire Prevention Week. The hours of the open house are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Members of the Idyllwild Fire career staff and volunteer company will be present to give station and equipment tours and answer…
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Wedding announcement: Evans-Mcgrath
Miss Shannah Vanessa Evans and Mr. Bryan Todd McGrath tied the knot on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012, at 4 in the afternoon at the Rizor’s log cabin in Idyllwild, Calif. Shannah is the daughter of Ms. Debbie Evans of Long Beach, Calif., and Mr. John Evans of Las Vegas, Nev. Bryan is the son of…
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Exits trump entrances in Idyllwild business
As the fall sales season trifecta of Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas begins, there are more business exits and vacancies in Idyllwild storefronts than new arrivals. And because several of the empty stores are in highly visible and prominent locations, the trend seems more apparent. The flagship freestanding storefront in Village Center is vacant as…
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Incumbent Forst says kids must come first
Marilyn Forst, 12-year incumbent on the Hemet Unified School District board, taught for 37 years in the district and believes that students must come first. Forst is the current board vice president and believes as one of three educators serving on the board, she will continue to focus on what she sees as the district’s…
