By board vote, Pine Cove Water District granted a request from the Idyllwild Water District General Manager Terry Lyons and Director Jim Billman to waive standby fees on four Dutch Flat parcels, which IWD owns. The total aggregate annual fee for the parcels is $240. In Lyons’ letter to the board, he stated, “As you…
On Thursday, June 14, around 5 p.m., Riverside County Sheriff’s Department received a call from two hikers in need of rescue. Sixty-seven-year-old John Wilson of Walnut, Calif., and 21-year-old Evan Boccardi from New York had gotten off the trail and stuck in the Long Valley drainage area at the top of the Palm Springs Aerial…
Judge Elaine M. Johnson, at the request of the defense, continued until July 12 felony settlement conferences for Ron Kimmerle and Taylor Dravenstatt. Johnson took the action on Thursday, June 14, when the defense requested more time to review evidence. The prosecution did not object to the defense request. Kimmerle remains in custody at Southwest…
Much gratitude is due Dawn Sonnier for conceiving of the playground project, finding the money and organizing the construction. Many “Thank yous” to all the people who helped complete this project, thousands of youngsters today and tomorrow will be very happy because of your contributions. As noted last week, Idyllwild’s civic duty extends in many…
On Thursday morning [June 14], a friend and I were walking our leashed dogs on the Ernie Maxwell Scenic Trail, when an aggressive dog with no leash came toward us growling and threatening our dogs. Although the owner grabbed hold of his dog, the dog continued to lunge toward us. My seven-month-old dog tried to…
In the last few weeks, there have been some events that make me even more proud to be a part of Idyllwild than usual. First, the editorial written about our Idyllwild Pharmacy and how the insurance companies are making it harder to stay competitive. We all depend on the pharmacy for, at the very least,…
Fire log Hill fire stations responded to the following calls, Tuesday to Monday, June 12 to 18, 2012: Idyllwild Fire Department and Ambulance June 12 — Medical aid, Pine Crest Ave., Idyllwild. June 12 — Walk-in medical aid. June 12 — Medical aid, Idyllbrook Drive, Idyllwild. June 13 — Cover assignment, highways 243 and 74,…
The Fern Valley Water District Board of Directors approved a $1.5 million budget for fiscal 2012-13, which starts July 1. For income, the budget anticipates a slight decline in tax income and a marginal increase in water sales ($42,000 more than fiscal 2011-12). The budget also plans more for engineering for a Fern Valley Road…
Jim Crandall, Palms to Pines Golf Association handicap chair, provided this report on the Friday, June 15, golf tournament played at the Red Hawk Golf Club in Temecula. The cool, cloudy morning gave way to a sunny afternoon. The course was in good shape with tiered greens. Bill Ragland (course handicap 15) and Bob Stearns…
Town Hall Sports Coordinator Jeremy Teeguarden reported on Town Hall Youth baseball for the week of June 11. T-Ball League Tuesday, June 12, was the last game for Idyllwilds littlest baseball players. The American Legion Dodgers played the Rotary Padres. Both teams played great and made a bunch of good plays. Carter McLean hit…
