In a special meeting, the Idyllwild Fire Protection District commission adopted a preliminary 2011-2012 budget. The fiscal year begins July 1 and the budget package is more than $30,000 in the red. The preliminary 2011-12 budget projects $1.7 million of expenditures and revenues totaling $1.67 million. Revenues are nearly $110,000 less than the current 2010-11…
Hill businesses and institutions that will be closed Monday, July 4, to observe Independence Day: Area post offices BBVA Compass bank Fern Valley Water District Hemet Unified School District Idyllwild Health Center Idyllwild Library Idyllwild Transfer Station Idyllwild Water District Pine Cove Water District Riverside County offices Town Crier These will be open: Fairway Market…
Editor’s note: Ernie and Betty Maxwell wrote the column below. It first was published in the Oct. 28, 1952 issue. Each week this month and next week, until his birthday centennial, we will publish one or more of his columns. Seven Hallowe’ens ago Hillfolk gathered at Fern Valley Lodge in a startling array of costumes….
After working as a volunteer with one of the organizations that helps with the 4th of July celebration for many years, I thought I might pass along some unofficial hints that might help some Idyllwilders enjoy the holiday even more. 1. If you live in Fern Valley, plan on using Lodge and South Circle to…
The death of Isaac Outland is far more then just another suicide, it’s a sign of the times, an evocative sign of our times. While what we all see through an open door too often is not indicative of that which we don’t see behind closed doors. During such divisive, trying, political, religious, financial and…
There is a distinct difference between what America is and what the government of America is. Some of the unwise have recently argued that the U.S. government is our friend. Those same folks have projected feelings of dislike and shame toward America, her people and our history. The problems are not with the liberals as people, the problem is with liberalism as a part of governmental policy.
The Idyllwild Water District (IWD) directors unanimously decided to maintain water and sewer rates at the current levels rather than implement the possible 6-percent rate increase authorized last year. The board also agreed to continue its June 21 meeting to 5 p.m. June 30, in order to review and decide upon its preliminary 2011-12 budget….
The Idyllwild Historic Preservation District is on the cusp of approval. A public hearing on the district’s creation is scheduled for Tuesday, July 12. The proposed Historic District maps, survey, resolution, and environmental findings to be considered by the Board of Supervisors are available for review Monday through Thursday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.,…
Andrew Altschul, according to reviews, has applied a devilish wit to what he observes as a growing societal fascination with reality TV, in his novel, “Deus Ex Machina” (Counterpoint, 2011). That fascination, in Altschul’s view, centers on ever-devolving scenarios of debasement, danger and cutthroat competition for contestants. Intrigued by shows such as “Fear Factor” and…
Brendan Steele turned in a fine top-15 finish at the Travelers Championship on the TPC River Highlands course in Cromwell, Conn., last week. His 13-under-par 68-64-67-68 — 267 earned him a tie for 13th place and a check for $112,500. Steele’s performance was aided by hitting more than 80 percent of the fairways with drives…
