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From the Idyllwild Town Crier weekly newspaper, May 8, 2008
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Apache Fire contained
By J.P. Crumrine, Assistant
Editor
One burning cigarette has been attributed to a blaze that scorched
nearly 800 acres and displaced many hikers along the Pacific Crest
Trail (PCT) last week. Authorities have not released the name of the
suspect who has been cited.
The Apache Fire started Tuesday, April 29, at a stump near Apache Peak
along the PCT. The blaze was contained Sunday evening.
By Saturday, three days after arrival of the Interagency Incident
Management Team (IMT), which Carlton Joseph (Cleveland National Forest)
headed, many of the closed trails reopened to the north of Idyllwild.
The PCT and the San Jacinto Wilderness area remain closed from Saddle
Junction south to Highway 74. All feeder trails to the PCT in Garner
Valley remain closed until further notice.
Ritenour; Koz head jazz fest
By J.P.
Crumrine, Assistant
Editor
The headline acts for the 15th-annual Jazz in the Pines festival were
announced last week. Renowned jazz guitarist Lee Ritenour will appear
Saturday afternoon, Aug. 23. After a Sunday morning of new sounds, such
as gospel, Dave Koz, smooth jazz saxophonist, will perform the
afternoon of Aug. 24.
Both artists are from Southern California and are
well-known throughout the world jazz community. While both headliners
offer the very popular smooth jazz genre, Jazz in the Pines Executive
Director Jeff Hocker promises a multitude of jazz genres.
Music Director Marshall Hawkins is more than
willing to accommodate Hocker’s expectations. The Seahawk Orchestra
will be back at the festival, probably bringing many of its well-known
and unique accompanists.
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Patch, Backtrack
and
Sweetfish thank Idyllwild
By Marshall
Smith, Staff Reporter and
J.P. Crumrine, Assistant Editor
"Sweetfish” came in to download photos he had
taken of the Apache Fire, while “Patch” and “Backtrack” stopped in to
thank Idyllwild for its extraordinary hospitality. Sweetfish and Patch
had both hiked the full length of the Appalachian Trail and were now
beginning the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). Backtrack had hiked neither
trail before and was carefully watching experienced hikers like Patch
to pick up what pointers he could.
“We came in to find out how we could give more
appreciation to the town and residents,” explained Backtrack. “People
have been incredible. They are going out their way to offer assistance.
Even the sheriff’s office is willing to help.”
This spring has been unexpectedly difficult for
PCT hikers. The Apache Fire closed portions of the trail, and for
PCT “purist” hikers, this poses a dilemma about whether to continue
north, missing the section of the trail closed by the fire, or wait and
complete the skipped portion from Highway 74 in Garner Valley to Saddle
Junction once the trail reopens.
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Also in this week’s Town Crier:
Anticipation: Fire
officials plan for a year-round wilfire season.
Tree Monument: Chamber
appeals for help with electrical issue.
More patrolling: Following
local vandalisms and burlaries, law enforcement promises increased
surveillance.
Clarifying letter: Idyllwild
Fire responds to residents' questions about abatement mailing.
Down payment: Riverside
County offers financial aid to firest-time home buyers.
Change in venue: Idyllwild
School top field not working out as summer movie night location.
Abatement starting: Agencies
give beginning dates for inspections.
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