“The community loves the department, “ said Idyllwild Fire Protection District Commissioner Rhonda Andrewson at the end of the commission’s workshop to discuss a parcel fee and tax measure last week. “We are all in agreement we want and need a measure.” Commission President Jerry Buchanan then directed the fire staff, Chief Patrick Reitz and…
Inclement weather continues through the second week of 2019. While some snow fell at higher elevations last week, Saturday brought some brief and light snowfall to Idyllwild. Total precipitation through Sunday was not heavy, but more rain and possibly snow were forecast for Monday evening. Two more warmer rainstorms were forecast for the middle to…
Emma Katharine Salter, 27, of Idyllwild and Ashland, Oregon, passed away Friday, Jan. 4, 2019, from complications of metastatic melanoma. Throughout her two-and-a-half-year illness, Emma was unfailingly courageous and graceful, participating fully in her care until literally the very last day of her life. All of her doctors commented on her good cheer, politeness, curiosity…
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Dolores Bergman on Friday, Jan. 4, 2019. Born May 7, 1929, Dolores lived a long, happy life leaving behind five children, 12 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and many others who saw her as a mentor and loving Nana. A long-time resident of Idyllwild, Dolores was…
Russell Alyn Bomgardner, 26, of Idyllwild, (residing in Hemet), passed away on the evening of Friday, Jan. 11, 2019. He is survived by the love of his life, Emily Rose Kelley; his beloved sister and best friend, Megan Marie Bomgardner (Scott Gordon); his adoring mother Becky Marie Bomgardner (Anthony Cummings); and his proud father Curtis…
70 years ago – 1949 The Chamber discussed a plan to identify the Hill community with the back country, approving the theme, “Gateway to the Mt. San Jacinto State Park Wilderness.” 65 years ago – 1954 When Norma DeMent opened the Idyllwild Department Store Thursday morning, billows of gaseous smoke poured forth so Norma ran…
Volleyball Town Hall Sports Coordinator Michael Holato gave this report on recent Coed Adult Volleyball games. Results for Town Hall Adult Coed Volleyball: Games • Wilson Woodworking defeated Silver Pines 25-22, 25-18 and 25-23 to remain undefeated. • Idyllwild Brewpub won both matches defeating Pino Tree Service 25-13, 20-25, 25-9, 25-17 and Silver Pines in…
Brendan Steele continues with the 2018-19 season, his ninth on the PGA Tour, at the Desert Classic this week in La Quinta, while next week he’ll play the Farmers Insurance Open in La Jolla. The native Idyllwilder’s two-month hiatus, allowed him to slide gradually down both the FedExCup points list and the Official World Golf…
The day after his inauguration and accompanying celebrations, Gov. Gavin Newsom visited a fire risk area and met with emergency management officials as he signed two executive orders addressing wildfires and disasters. One of the changes he directed his emergency management and fire officials to address is the social vulnerability of populations living in fire…
In the posted agenda for the Idyllwild Water District’s Jan. 16 meeting are the items for hiring the new general manager, Michael Creighton, and a chief operation officer, Joel Sears. Creighton has worked at Mt. San Jacinto College as a water technology instructor. His salary will be $104,833 annually. Sears was hired to fill the…
