

Kindergarten registration begins at Idyllwild School
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Idyllwild School has now opened its door for Kindergarten Fall Registration. The first day of school will be Aug.12, 2013. Mary Norris (left), Idyllwild School secretary, is registering Harley Johnston for the fall kindergarten class of 2013. Above from left to right are Norris, Martha Pearson with daughter Harley Johnston, and grandmother Emily Pearson with grandson Colton Johnston. Photo by Careena Chase

POW SALUTE: Master Sgt. Danny Richardson (lower left), Specialist 4th Class Joe Neu and Warrant Officer David Fraser salute as the colors are lowered to half mast by Master Sgt. Draper (center) and U.S. Marine (ret.) Fred Maholland (right) in remembrance of American POWs and MIAs. This was the first ceremony held by the American Legion Post 800 for this national day of remembrance on the third Friday of September.
Editor’s note: Mike Esnard and his wife, Robin DiMatteo, suffered an unimaginable and horrific tragedy during the Santa Rosa fires. Their home, their belongings, their family treasures were all burned and lost. They have found an apartment in San Francisco where their daughter lives and will re-settle there. The following comes from correspondence from Mike….
Fire log Editor’s note: The logs will now be categorized by area. The Idyllwild Fire Station responded to the following calls, Tuesday, Feb. 18 to Monday, Feb. 24: Idyllwild Feb. 18 — False alarm, Idyllwild. Feb. 19 — Medical assist, Idyllwild. Feb. 20 — Medical aid, Idyllwild. Feb. 21 — Medical aid, Idyllwild. Feb….
Residents of California’s 36th Congressional District who lost homes or businesses in the recent wildfires may be eligible for federal assistance. The office of Dr. Raul Ruiz (D-Palm Desert) is available to assist those affected by damage to homes or businesses with claims to the Small Business Administration. Also, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has…
While trees look inactive going into winter, the fact is they continue to regulate their metabolism and only slow down some physiological activities. This decrease in photosynthesis and transpiration begins a tree’s dormant phase. Even during winter, trees continue to slowly grow roots, respire and take in water and nutrients. A dormant tree needs to…