Creature Corner: April 5, 2012
Four paws up for Emma, our Aussie mix. Her smile says it all, as she enjoys her forever home and her new pack. Paws up to the human angel too for saving her.
Lucky was tied to a post, matted beyond belief, with some kibbles thrown on the ground. He is a young male dachsund, Shih Tzu mix with the...
Fire and Forest: A Day of Fire Awareness …
It’s time for a Fireman’s Muster!
On April 28, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., there will be a gathering of all sorts of people connected to fire prevention and suppression, at the Idyllwild Community Center site on Highway 243 and Ridgeview Drive across from the Shell Station.
The day is dedicated to providing fire information and fun for...
Difficult RMRU rescue likely saves hiker’s life
Riverside Mountain Rescue Unit volunteer and Idyllwild local Lee Arnson remembers many very difficult missions, but the Sunday night rescue of a 17-year-old hiker stranded on Tahquitz ranks near the top, both in dangerous conditions and satisfaction at the end.
“I think we may have saved a life,” said Arnson, recounting the ice-encrusted chute in the Chinquapin bowl on the...
Salter wins bronze in America’s Cup
Idyllwild’s Lauren Salter earned a bronze medal in the women’s skeleton race during last weekend’s America’s Cup competition in Lake Placid, New York.
In October, Salter began her season in disappointment. But she has persevered and has developed into an international competitor. Her third place finish of 1:54.03 was less than a second behind the gold medal winner, Randee Brooks...
Lawler Fire result of previous pile burn
The Jan. 8, 2012, Lawler Fire was caused by an ember that remained within a pile of burned slash that had been ignited several weeks before, according to CAL FIRE investigators.
In a press release on March 30, CAL FIRE identified the pile burns, which had been conducted in the area on Dec. 19, 2011. The “deep-seated ember” responded to...
Opinion: CSA 38 board complicit in ambulance service loss
I was sorry to read that because of the complaints from a few people that we are losing our ambulance service to Pine Cove from IFPD .
This same group of complainers has complained forever to IFPD about everything, most of it isn’t even their business.
Some of these people serve on the CSA 38 Advisory Committee and make these...
Opinion: Marrow donors
I recently read about an organization that has a national registry that offers people from 18 to 59 years old the opportunity to donate a bone marrow transfusion to someone with leukemia.
A Q-tip swab on the inside of the cheek is all that is needed from the potential donors.
Donating marrow has no long-term impact on...
Opinion: Town Hall play area
Last September the Riverside County closed the play yard set at Town Hall deemed it unsafe.
It was “fenced in” with flimsy orange plastic. To date, nothing has been done, but a lot of buck passing.
In my opinion, it needs to be removed at once. As I understand real estate law, anything permanently affixed to the property...
Supervisors hear sheriff talk crime and budget
Layoffs will be needed to balance the Riverside County budget for fiscal year 2012-13, which starts July 1. Interim County Executive Larry Parish presented preliminary budget information to the board in two days of hearings last week.
During the sessions, the board of supervisors heard from public safety department heads, including Sheriff Stan Sniff, District Attorney Paul Zellerbach and...