Black History Concert at Idyllwild Arts: Jazz as democracy
By David Jerome
The Idyllwild Arts Academy Black History Concert on Saturday, February 21, was one to remember. The event began ahead of schedule when early arrivals to Lowman Hall were surprised by the entry of jazz program students in marching band garb performing “When the Saints Go Marching In” in New Orleans second line style. They led…
Many folk on our Hill have accomplished much good in their lives — journeying great distances to contribute their talents for the benefit of people in need worldwide, serving in local community service organizations or public service agencies, establishing much-needed businesses and employing and serving others in those businesses or simply contributing to family and…
At right, on Monday night, Idyllwild Fire Protection District, California Highway Patrol, Idyllwild Garage and Riverside County Sheriff responded to a two-vehicle traffic collision at the intersection of Tollgate Road and Lake Lane. According to CHP Officer David Kling, Steve Schell (center, brown shirt) of Long Beach was driving his 2000 Ford Mustang heading toward Highway 243 and was signaling to turn left onto Lake Lane. Steven Howlett, 23, of Idyllwild, was behind Schell driving his white Honda Civic and attempted to pass Howlett on the left as he was turning left, colliding at the intersection and sending Howlett into a tree stump. No one was injured in the collision, but Tollgate Road was limited to one lane of traffic for approximately three hours.
Riverside Sheriff’s Office has confirmed the names of the officers that will speak at the Saturday Sept. 19 community meeting about Flock automated license plate reader cameras (ALPRs), according to Idyllwild Indivisble facilitator Elaine Bacher. The speakers will be Chief Deputy Ken Reichle and Captain Walter Mendez. According to RSOs website, Reichle has been with…...
This Thursday, Feb. 19, Idyllwild Library is hosting “Hillbilly History Games.” According to Librarian Shannon Ng, the games will begin at 5 p.m. It’s possible participants will see the similarity with either “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” or, possibly, a version of “Jeopardy.” As an enticement, Ng has provided a current list of the…
Fire log Hill fire stations responded to the following calls Monday, June 3, to Tuesday, June 11, 2013: Idyllwild Fire Department and Ambulance June 4 — Canceled en route, Mountain Center. June 4 — Medical aid, Idyllwild. June 4 — Medical aid, Idyllwild. June 4 — Service call, Idyllwild. June 5 — Medical aid, Idyllwild….
Mark D. Smith is Idyllwild’s new postmaster and follows a proud tradition dating back when Benjamin Franklin was the first postmaster of the United States. Smith replaces Ray Wilson, who retired in June. In 2011, Smith began his postal career as the postmaster relief in Donald, Oregon. He was promoted to postmaster in Marylhurst, Oregon…
