The Mountain Emergency Services Committee monthly meeting last Thursday featured Jim Cook, Cal Fire retired battalion chief and current president and chief chaplain of the California Fire Chaplain Association. His topic was “Disaster Psychology.” Although Cook’s talk was framed as training for Community Emergency Response Team volunteers, there were topics and discussion points that could…
Idyllwild’s walking library, Marge Muir, was taken to Eisenhower Medical Center last night and is awaiting possible surgery on a broken left hip. Her daughter, Kathy Muir, who lives with Marge in Pine Cove, said her mother was sitting in the living room at about 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, when some large raccoons came up on…
“I prefer this Hill. It’s much better than the other [Hill — in Washington, DC],” Rep. Dr. Raul Ruiz said during his visit Friday. Ruiz is optimistic that his Wildfire Prevention Act of 2015 (H.R. 1009) will be enacted during this Congress. “This cycle we’re certain to push more support because both sides of the…
Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz (Cal-36) was on the Hill Friday to discuss and advance his concerns about wildfires and his legislation (H.R. 1009) submitted last month. Ruiz met with officials from the three local fire departments — Idyllwild Fire, Riverside County and the U.S Forest Service staff from the San Jacinto Ranger District — as…
For 12 seasons, one of Idyllwild’s premiere theater companies has served the community with varied and ambitious theatrical fare under the name Isis Theatre Company. Company founder Suzanne Avalon chose the name 12 years ago because the Egyptian goddess Isis represented power and wisdom, and the theater company was formed with an all-women board. Unfortunately…
Lois Denholm has worked at Fairway for 15 years. Now because of husband Bob’s COPD and congestive heart failure, she has to move off the Hill. She faces the unexpected challenge and expense of having to relocate after many years and do so within a very short time frame. “He’s been on oxygen for several…
All cancer-touched people are invited to a new support group to talk, listen, share, “snooze” and be a safe haven. Participants are invited to help each other feel safe and listened to without judgment. The first meeting is from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, at the Idyllwild Library. For more information, call Britta…
The grand opening of Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz’s new Palm Desert office is at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 31. The office is located at 43875 Washington Street, Suite F. The Indio and Palm Springs offices have been consolidated into the Palm Desert location. Constituents are invited to visit the new office location and meet Ruiz and…
I have a favorite sweater that’s full of snags. What can I do about it?
As we finally can enjoy the snow, which we so rightly deserve, it’s a good time to remember a few practical tips to keep us safe in this all beautiful white stuff. Hopefully, you’ve already figured out that taking a winter hike in the high country takes a bit more planning than a summer-day hike….
