Crews rescued a hiker who had fallen in the wilderness last Thursday. Sgt. Joel D. Wilson of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department reported that at 10:37 a.m. Thursday, March 30, Cabazon Station deputies responded to Black Mountain Trail and Highway 243 regarding a hiker stranded in the Mt. San Jacinto Wilderness area. The hiker was…
Born in Orange, California, to Don and Rachel Kennedy on July 1, 1947, she was an Orange County resident until 1972. She married college sweetheart Dr. Jim Jennison on March 23, 1970, in Santa Ana. They just celebrated their 47th wedding anniversary. Kay earned a bachelor’s degree in speech and communications at Westmont College in…
It is with love and sadness that we announce the passing of Louis Trongale on Tuesday, March 28, 2017. He was a loyal son, a wonderful husband, an incredible father and a faithful friend. Born in Chicago, Illinois, on June 13, 1934, to Ben and Frances Trongale, he moved to Los Angeles at a young…
The Idyllwild Master Chorale presented “Nocturnes” Saturday evening, April 1, at the Idyllwild Arts’ Lowman Concert Hall. Dwight Holmes conducted the chorale, which was accompanied by Edwin Hansen. The first piece was Franz Joseph Haydn’s “Missa Brevis Sancti Joannis de Deo.” Later, they put music to poems from a variety of authors.
60 years ago – 1957 Bee Krone composed the song “Let’s Keep America Beautiful,” and Philippe Buhler composed music for a string quartet that was given a first performance at the University of Redlands. 55 years ago – 1962 The County Board of Supervisors launched a campaign to have the Banning-Idyllwild Highway taken into a…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” Alice joined the family of ARF cats. Bobbie: More news, my friends! Gather ’round! George: Another cat? Bobbie: Not this week. ARF has a new canine family member, Sheba. Audrey: I’ve met her. She’s super sweet, and she likes us cats! Mr. Gray: Then she can’t…
The National Weather Service, through the California Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow network, is seeking volunteers to observe and report on local weather. Joining the Community Collaborative network is free. One needs a 4-inch rain gauge and a few minutes each day, according to the NWS. For more information or to join, contact Jim…
Sheriff’s log The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Hemet Station responded to the following calls Sunday to Saturday, March 19 to 25. Idyllwild • March 19 — Alarm call, Pine Crest Ave. Handled by deputy. • March 20 — 911 call from business, Maranatha Dr. Handled by deputy. • March 20 — Suspicious vehicle, Village View…
Editor: After reading letters to the editor about Indivisible Idyllwild, I wondered what would happen if the group’s organizers invited Trump, Clinton and Sanders supporters, as well as independents and third-party voters, to participate in a public dialogue identifying issues of greatest concern to Hill residents. Perhaps common ground would be discovered, especially around…
