By Cal FireContributed Beginning Thursday, Dec. 19 through Friday, Dec. 20, Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department will be conducting pile burning operations between the hours of 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. This is dependent on the weather. The location of the burning will be south of Marian View Drive and west of Highway 243, just…
By Marshall SmithContributed Idyllwild is a perfect holiday card, unique in Southern California for its small-town holiday character — a must-visit tourist destination for anyone seeking a respite from the hurried pace of city life. And as if that weren’t enough, the town already experienced its first heavy snowfall on Thanksgiving Day. The central square…
In the period allotted here on the Hill as a respite from that sort of winter weather bordering on the unbearable, there are still advantages to be given and taken in return. Such an opportunity arises with the Idyllwild Arts Academy’s annual winter concert offering, as is usually scheduled prior to or during the holiday…
For the second time in one week, the holiday decorations and structures displayed at IdyPark have been vandalized. The decorations are part of what make the tree lighting so magical. “There is rain damage, but wind and rain would only cause collapse,” said Idyllwild Community Center (ICC) President Stephanie Yost. “The ice castle was kicked…
Back in 1994, Richard Alvarado started his career in the emergency medical field, a profession he hadn’t planned to pursue. “I didn’t want to be a paramedic at first. My goal was to become a firefighter, but I had to become an EMT first before I could become a firefighter. I saw the skills of…
Idyllwild Water District held another special meeting Dec. 9 to approve a bid to repair sewer breakage on Estate Drive. The board unanimously approved the bid with three of the five board members present. Directors David Hunt and Les Gin were absent. Directors Steve Kunkle, Dr. Charles Schelly and Peter Szabadi were present. According to…
By Southern California EdisonContributed There’s still time for high school seniors whose dreams are to power the future and make a difference through the study of science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) to apply for Edison International’s $1.2-million 2020 Edison Scholars Program (www.edison.com/home/community/edison-scholars.html). The scholarship application deadline is Dec. 16. To apply and obtain additional…
Former Idyllwild Town Crier News Editor JP Crumrine retired Sept. 24 after 16 years with the newspaper. Recently, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) sent Crumrine a certificate of commendation for exceptional media partnership. The certificate mentions the strong relationship Crumrine fostered with CHP. “You will always be remembered as a powerful source for public opinion…
Think of this like a little public service announcement for all significant others that have found themselves forced into prep for a holiday party they want no part of. Follow a simple rule — and at the end of the party — you will find yourself in the embrace of the person you love, and…
This time of year can be a wonderful time to continue our exploration of gratitude and how consciously and purposefully practicing gratefulness can benefit us physically and psychologically by promoting health and healing. (See links at the end for the health impacts associated with gratitude). This practice can benefit us when we are already happy…
