
Only in Idyllwild
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I love homemade pretzels. I put in my order for 10 at Honey Bunns and Joe, figuring I could make it back up the Hill before they closed at 3 p.m. However, being a school teacher for Hemet Unified School District, my after school efforts to help just a few more students delayed me in…
The National Association of Music Merchants honors Ken Dahleen’s D&D Sound Connection in Idyllwild with the Milestone Award for 25 years of service in the music products industry. The award recognizes retailers and manufacturers who have succeeded over the years through best practices and strong community standing to reach a landmark anniversary. “NAMM is proud…
Recently, while selling tickets for a local fundraiser outside the post office, I got cold and shivery despite wearing a sweatshirt. Just then, Barb Reese came by. Observing my plight, she went to her car and came back with a nice coat that she gave me and told me to keep. Only in Idyllwild do…
Free air, no way. Yes, there is free air in Idyllwild at the Chevron Gas Station. I filled a low tire Wednesday morning, only to find the tire light did not go off and returned at approximately 3 p.m. I asked the attendent what could be wrong. What a great guy, he not only explained…
It’s a small garage, but still, it’s a place where the family car could be tucked away, out of the snow and rain. But, problem was that it was filled with other possessions, thus leaving no room for the car. So, given the latest weather forecast, the owner decided it was time to move all…
I was at the Transfer Station emptying bags of pine needles when my neighbor, Geno, came looking for his cell phone that he had just lost. He asked if I had a cell phone and would I dial his number. I said, “Sure,” and proceeded to do so. His cell phone rang and he found…