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Choirs sung holiday songs, Santa Claus was taking official gift requests, bonfires were blazing and hot cocoa was available. Photo by Jenny Kirchner









In her first varsity meet, Idyllwild’s Riley Arnson, freshman at Hemet High School, finished 6th overall with a time of 18:42.5.
Photo by J.P. Crumrine
Fire log The Idyllwild Fire Station responded to the following calls Tuesday, Dec. 17 to Sunday, Dec. 22. Dec. 17 — Medical aid, Idyllwild. Dec. 19 — Traffic collision with no injuries, Idyllwild-Pine Cove. Dec. 22 — Two medical aids, Idyllwild. Dec. 22 — Medical aid, Homestead.
Pine Cove Property Owners Pine Cove Property Owners Association meets at 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, at the Pine Cove Water District conference Room, 24917 Marion Ridge Dr. Zoom invitations will be emailed to members unable to attend in person.
In my personal experience, Belgian beers are often regarded as the finest of their craft. Many people have romanticized ideas of monks crafting ales in the walls of monasteries across Belgium. When talking to those involved in the Belgian brewing community, I found a startlingly different opinion. Many craft brewers in Belgium feel the same way many craft brewers in America feel.
“… I leave this stage tonight even more optimistic about this country than I was when we started… This generation coming up – unselfish, altruistic, creative, patriotic – I’ve seen you in every corner of the country… You’ll soon outnumber any of us, and I believe as a result that the future is in good…