

Mountain Folk: Opliger then and now
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Brandon Opliger (son of Rocky Opliger, retired US Forest Service, San Bernardino National Forest) in the left photo, taken approximately in 1989. Opliger was in an IFPD engine. His mother Lori (Friemoth) Richter worked for IFPD and Brandon was four or five years old. The right-hand photo is Brandon now, age 26, employed with the U.S. Forest Service, Cleveland National Forest, on the Palomar Hotshot Crew, out of Oak Grove Station. Photos courtesy of Lori (Friemoth) Richter

Travel Weekly, the leading travel industry publication, announced that Robert “Bob” Romano of Travel Leaders, Your Travel Center, a member of the Tzell Travel Group and an Idyllwild resident, was selected from among hundreds of applicants to attend the Global Travel Marketplace in Hollywood/Fort Lauderdale, Florida, July 9 to 11. GTM is an appointment-only event…
The Bobcats take control of the ball and head down the field against the Blue Sharks. Photo by Jenny Kirchner
On June 15, Cody Wohlman, Idyllwild School from kindergarten through eighth grade and a Hemet High School graduate, earned his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of California, Davis. While there, he focused on large animal treatment. He and his wife Silvia, who also graduated last month, have passed their state and national licensing…
By Stephanie Yost– Idyllwild Community Center president– Idyllwild Fire Protection District (IFPD) commissioner I was honored to have had the opportunity to attend President Biden’sState of the Union speech as our representative’s [Ken Calvert] oneguest. It was very exciting to be there for such a historic event. Additionally, while in town, I had the opportunity…
James and Michelle Wiesen of Idyllwild are holding a four-man scramble golf tournament as a cancer fundraiser for Idyllwild School Office Manager Beth Swanson and former Idyllwild School student Emma Salter. Participants are asked to create their own teams. Prizes, raffles and lunch are included in the $40-per-player cost. The event begins at 8 a.m….
Zachary Lattin of Idyllwild, a senior bachelor of science mechanical engineering student, was named to the fall 2017 President’s List at LeTourneau University in Longview, Texas. The President’s List recognizes students who have achieved a perfect 4.0 gpa to receive this honor. LeTourneau University President Dr. Dale A. Lunsford said being named to the President’s…