Jim (James) Kutsch, a former volunteer with the Idyllwild Fire Department, long-time resident and a retired employee of Lake Hemet Municipal Water District at Lake Hemet Campground, passed away on May 3, 2021.He is survived by his wife Nancy, of Mountain Center; his daughters Leigha Kutsch, Christina and her husband Patrick, son Jeremy Kutsch and…
By David L. Greene, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.Contributed As a medical doctor, I swore an oath of allegiance to my patients. I swore to treat and prevent disease where possible. I would never knowingly or negligently do a disservice. The tenet to uphold the highest standards of ethics when advising or providing care are supposed to be…
Robert GravesDirector of Operations – DAV Dept of CA. US Marine Corps, Afghanistan For the second year in a row, Memorial Day may look a little different from years past. However, the spirit of the day, along with our memories and emotions, remains the same. For countless families across the nation, Memorial Day is a…
An open letter to all mountain residents Dear editor:I believe that most people who come to our beautiful mountain community are here for the peace, quiet, serenity and beauty of nature. The lovely sounds of birdsong, the playful sights of gliding ravens and dancing squirrels are very restful and can bring an inner soul peace.Sadly,…
Submit listings and changes to melissa@towncrier.com. All events are subject to last-minute changes. Note: Some events, meetings and office hours may be canceled or modified due to precautions being taken to limit the spread of COVID-19. Wednesday, May 26• Jazzercise, 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Camp Maranatha, 54162 Maranatha Dr.• Coed Pickleball, 9-11 a.m. Idyllwild…
Idyllwild FireThe Idyllwild Fire ProtectionDistrict recently responded to the following calls. • May 16 — Medical aid, 11:10 p.m. Pine Crest Ave.• May 16 — Medical aid, 11:36 p.m. Delano Rd.• May 17 — Medical aid, 9:36 a.m. Delano Rd.• May 19 — Assist invalid, 9 a.m. Saunders Meadow Rd.• May 19 — Walk-in medical…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the ARF cats talked about kittens and adoptions.Pepper: Those little kittens are getting so cute! I love watching them play.Whiskers: They are adorable and I’ve heard that Elwyn has been spoken for.Ellie: That is such good news!Miss Kitty: Maybe the other two will find forever families, especially…
Idyllwild Garden ClubContributed Elizabeth Butterfield will be presenting a program on Fairy Gardens at the Idyllwild Garden Club meeting at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 1.The meeting will begin at 1 p.m. at the Butterfield Amphitheater below Strawberry Creek Plaza. Guests are welcome.Butterfield will do demonstrations and have trinkets, plants and containers available. Attendees may bring…
70 years ago – 1951Sportland, in the village center, put up umbrella tables outside by the pool. 65 years ago – 1956Seven students graduated from Idyllwild Elementary School: Gary Bischof, Janet Froehlich, Dianne Granger, Diane Hunt, Marianne McConnell, Linda Michelsen and Carolyn Waltrip. 60 years ago – 1961A new state park trail was being built…
Norm Walker President, Mountain Communities Fire Safe Council As I am writing this article, Los Angeles Fire Department and their cooperators are fighting a brush fire in Pacific Palisades (Palisades Fire). This in itself is not unusual except for the fact that there is no “fire weather” to speak of in the area. The humidity…
