Mrs. Longbrook’s first grade class performs a dance routine during Blast to the Past on Friday evening in the Idyllwild School gymnasium. The event is organized by the Associated Student Body. It is an opportunity for students to show off their talents and ASB to raise funds for the school’s many annual field trips. Photo by Halie Johnson Chance Vladika, grade 7, performs “The Entertainer” in a clarinet solo. Photo by Halie Johnson Layton Teeguarden and Izzy Mirro, grade 2, perform “Car Wash” with Mrs. Chavez’s class. Photo by Halie Johnson Allyah Bride, grade 4, competes in a hula-hooping competition. Photo by Halie Johnson Parents check out the silent auction items during the party. Money raised with the silent auction and concessions all go toward Idyllwild School’s field trip fund. Photo by Halie Johnson Some students chose to practice their strategic talents in chess during Blast to the Past. Deep in thought here are Manuel Guzman, grade 1, and Emma Righetti, grade 2. Peyton Manchee, grade 5, looks on. Photo by Halie Johnson Mrs. Salter’s class sings “Grand Ol’ Flag.” Photo by Halie Johnson Sky Peebles, grade 5, performs a violin solo. Photo by Halie Johnson Michael Stroud, grade 2, performs “Für Elise” on piano. Photo by Halie Johnson Sivoney Garcia, grade 2, bends her way under the limbo pole, held by parent helper Kari Arnson, in a competition. Photo by Halie Johnson Shelby Read, Raegan Ingbretsen, MeiXing Hunt-Babcock, Maggie McKimson (in back) and Emmiline Norris, all grade 5, wrap up their dance performance of the song “Contagious Love.” Photo by Halie Johnson Destiny Mikroulis and Maggie McKimson, grade 5, wrap up their dance routine. Photo by Halie Johnson Destiny Mikroulis and Maggie McKimson, grade 5, wrap up their dance routine. Photo by Halie Johnson Autumn Detzel, grade 8, performs “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” in a flute solo. Photo by Halie Johnson Prasad Peebles, grade 6, and Principal Matt Kraemer lead the audience in a dance routine. Photo by Halie Johnson Rory Wilke, grade 4, performs “Granada” on guitar. Photo by Halie Johnson
Pacific Crest Trail hikers are a special breed. There are only a few thousand world-wide. The number of hikers who finish the 2,600-mile trail is now approaching 3,000. Unfortunately, this past season, David O’Sullivan from County Cork, Ireland, did not finish his trek. O’Sullivan has not been seen since his visit to Idyllwild in early…
Michael Freitas caught this footage on his home’s surveillance camera over the weekend. Freitas lives on near Country Club and Lake Drive, off Toll Gate Road, a heavily residential neighborhood.
Caltrans reports the following roadwork next week will require flagging on highways 74 and 371 in through the Garner Valley, Anza and Pinyon areas which will result in delays over 30 minutes: 6 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 17, Highway 74 from Hurkey Creek Bridge to Morris Ranch Road; 6 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18, Highway…
Idyllwild Fire Chief Patrick Reitz has resigned. Idyllwild Fire Protection District Commission President Jerry Buchanan announced the resignation at the beginning of the commission’s March 26 meeting. “We are sadly short one chief,” Buchanan lamented as the meeting began. “Chief Reitz tendered his resignation effective March 20 for personal reasons. “I thank him for many,…
The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning for from 3 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19, due to strong winds and low humidity in this area, as well as others in Southern California. However, a Southern California Edison media spokesperson said SCE has no plans to shut down power to the Hill…
