Mayor Max of Idyllwild, also known as Maximus Might-Dog Mueller, passed away quietly in his sleep on Tuesday, April 2, after a three-year battle with cancer. No one who met and experienced this loving spirit, even in the most recent weeks, could have know that his health had been a serious issue for the last…
A Minnesota reader, fondly recalling childhood vacations here, recently sparked my curiosity about one of Idyllwild’s more outlandish characters. In January 1966, Warren Jacober announced himself to the community with this Town Crier ad: “ATTENTION: Epicures, Gourmets, Art-lovers, Woodsmen, Housewives, Philosophers … Recipe-collectors … Brain-surgeons … Folksy Humorists … Rock Hudson, Doris Day, and any…
Ever wonder what happens to a warm friendly orange tabby that is abandoned at a rescue’s back door in the middle of winter? She finds warmth and shelter with ARF, and surprise! She has a litter of kittens. Mama Sunkist, Sunny for short, is the proud mama of four beautiful babies, a little over a…
65 years ago – 1948 Chess and bridge were favorite features of evenings at Idyllwild Inn. 60 years ago – 1953 Nearly 30 members had signed up for the newly organized Rifle and Pistol Club sponsored by the American Legion Post 800. 55 years ago – 1958 The Sikkings were about to open their new…
Fire log Hill fire stations responded to the following calls, Monday to Monday, March 25 to April 1, 2013: Idyllwild Fire Department and Ambulance March 28 — Medical aid, Sylvan Way, Pine Cove. March 30 — Medical aid, Highway 243, Pine Cove. March 31 — Structure fire, Village View Drive, Idyllwild. March 31 — Medical…
At its March 26 meeting, the county Board of Supervisor’s approved a “Roadmap for Public Safety.” This action preceded the board’s first budget hearings for fiscal 2013-14, which begins July 1, which were held Monday, April 1. Fifth District Supervisor Marion Ashley submitted the road map. The approval formally sets public safety as the county’s…
Principal Matt Kraemer (left) was dressed in the traditional kilt and learned to play the bagpipe on Friday. Instructor Mike Terry (right) played the notes while Kraemer worked on the wind portion of the instrument.
Idyllwild Fire Captain Mike Mulhall retired from the Fire Protection Distict, Monday, April 1. A reception honoring Captain Mulhall’s retirement will be hosted at the Idyllwild Fire Station Wednesday, April 10. A presentation recognizing Captain Mulhall’s 28 years of service to the community will take place at 5 p.m.
On March 30, the Riverside County Fire Department Hazard Reduction Office mailed a Notice of Violation and Order to Abate to property owners that have not cleared parcels with overgrown weeds, dry grasses and other flammable vegetation. The annual hazardous vegetation abatement inspections have been completed by fire personnel on vacant parcels within the Riverside…
Every two years Community Action Partnership of Riverside County (CAP Riverside) does a county-wide community assessment survey of Riverside County’s low-income residents. Throughout the month of March, CAP Riverside has been collecting surveys and gathering feedback at community focus group meetings. The data that have been collected and concerns that have been voiced will be…
