

Angel Trees a giving opportunity
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The Angel Tree at the BBVA Compass bank contains gift tags each listing a child’s Christmas wishes. Idyllwild residents are encouraged to make a local child happy this Christmas by selecting one of the tags. Gifts may be brought to the HELP Center. The center has another Angel Tree available at Fairway Market with tags for a total of 62 children. The BBVA Angel Tree was set up by, from left, Peyton Manchee, Colleen Meyer, Caden Meyer, Brynnley Meyer and Laura Swanson. Photo by Cid Castillo

Town members joined with representatives from Mt. San Jacinto State Park, the U.S. Forest Service and the Idyllwild Fire Department in Remembering 9/11. Paul Reisman, superintendent of the state park, and Idyllwild Fire Chief Patrick Reitz alternated presenting 9/11 information and statistics. The flag was borne and posted by all of the parks and fire…
Jeff Hamilton is famous for his hands, his power drumming, and how he deftly drives any ensemble fortunate enough to have him at the seat.
Pat Parish, who died Tuesday, Sept. 11, at her home in Pine Cove, was a fine and accomplished singer …
In September, the Forest Service carried out its long planned foray against the expanding tamarisk in Pinyon and Palm Canyon. Kate Kramer, Forest Servcie biologist, who did the planning, led the team which Outward Bound kids also joined in the tamarisk assault. Below, Kramer explains the tamarisk biology to one of the Outward Bound participants.
For the first time in a drill conducted by Mountain Disaster Preparedness (MDP), the Idyllwild Fire Protection District (IFPD) committed its resources to the simulated event.
Yoga Instructor, Trine Bietz) teaches young students how to stand in the “tree” yoga position at Town Hall last Thursday.