Creature Corner: Sept. 1, 2011
Four paws up to Hobo, also known as Licky. He found his comfort zone with his foster family, and is now part of a forever pack.
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Past Tense: Sept. 1, 2011
55 years ago – 1956 Idyllwild School registered 90 youngsters in kindergarten through seventh grades. Last week, 290 students attended the first day of the new school year. 50 years ago – 1961 Tahquitz Lake Estates announced the opening of a tract on the Dutch Flat property and near Foster Lake. Lots were priced at…
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Sex offender pleads guilty
Jeral Steven Cooley, 30, of Anza, has pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography (Penal code 311.11(B)). Sentencing is scheduled for Sept. 7. Cooley was arrested on Aug. 15. Investigators and officers with Riverside County’s multi-agency Sexual Assault Felony Enforcement (SAFE) Task Force found more than 75 images of child pornography in Cooley’s possession. Cooley…
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Rain brightens, not dampens, jazz fest
Large claps of percussion and thunder descended on Idyllwild Saturday.
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And the show must go on
Despite a summer cloudburst, the 18th Annual Jazz in the PInes barely missed a beat. Raindrops fell, but jazz fans hovered under cover, tents, easy-ups or other shelter. the inclement weather merely built a stronger bond among the thousands of Jazz fanatics in Idyllwild today.
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Garden Club selects Idyllwild’s garden of the season
The lovely gardens at the Rustic Cabin (54380 N Circle Dr) have been selected as Idyllwild’s Garden of the Season. The Idyllwild Garden Club bestows this honor once a quarter to s business that goes that extra mile to beautify Idyllwild. Owners, Ken and Eva Gioeli, of Idyllwild Landscape Co. (951-961-4428) have created a lovely…
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West Nile virus detected in mosquito at Living Desert
The Living Desert held a press conference Wednesday morning to educate the community on precautions it takes against West Nile Virus and its collaboration with the Coachella Valley Vector Control in light of a mosquito testing positive for the virus on or nearby the park. Staff veterinarian, Dr. Kevin Leiske, provided information on animal vaccination…
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After Friday, deliver ballots, do not mail, says Registrar
After Friday, Aug. 26, ballots for Tuesday’s election Idyllwild Fire District election — two commission seats and Measure G — should be dropped at registrar’s office, rather than mailed, was the advice of Registrar of Voters, Kari Verjil. To ensure that ballots reach election officials in time to be counted in Tuesday’s election, voters should…
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Idyllwild Arts needs more water: Can district supply it?
The Idyllwild Water District (IWD) board began a process that may take many meetings to ultimately resolve. General Manager Terry Lyons reported that Idyllwild Arts staff has approached IWD for a “will serve” letters in anticipation of new construction at the school beginning this fall. IWD can provide sufficient water for a new health center,…
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Fire fee set at $90: Applies declining scale
The Idyllwild Water District (IWD) board began a process that may take many meetings to ultimately resolve. General Manager Terry Lyons reported that Idyllwild Arts staff has approached IWD for a “will serve” letters in anticipation of new construction at the school beginning this fall. IWD can provide sufficient water for a new health center,…
