Scaly feast
A quick rustle in the leaves and this yellow-striped racer had a fence lizard meal in its stretchy jaws.
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For some, a scent is worth a thousand words
The Idyllwild’s Nature Center Junior Naturalist program for youngsters held Saturday, Aug.6 was titled “The Nose Knows: When a scent is worth a thousand words.” Under the supervision of center staffer Jyoti Kintz and the youngsters’ grandmother, Diane Johnson (not shown), three Junior Naturalists learn how to handle a small boa.
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Only in Idyllwild …
During my mom’s recent visit from out of state, we went out shopping. When it came time to pay, the shop’s card reader wouldn’t take her card. We were going to return the merchandise when the shop owner said, “Just mail me a check when you get home.” My mom was blown away! Mike Austin…
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Historical Society flies high: Speaker talks aircraft crashes
At the Sunday, Aug. 7 annual meeting of the Idyllwild Area Historical Society (IAHS), the featured speaker, aviation archeologist Gary “Pat” Macha, spoke of crash sites in local mountains. Prior to Macha’s talk, Treasurer Bob Smith reported that IAHS was flying high financially on a strong course with good instrument ratings. “We feel fortunate to…
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Wedding: Ethier/Giannioses
Kristin Ethier and Jamie Giannioses got hitched on July 23, 2011. They had the ceremony at Kristin’s house with family and close friends attending. Dora (the Archbishop of Idyllwild) Dillman was the officiate and the reception was held at the Rainbow Inn. Chef Lon cooked an incredible Greek meal for the reception. Both extended families…
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Droste and quintet wow summer concert crowd
With trumpeter Stan Watkins and vocalist Sherry Williams, the Keith Droste Quintet wowed the capacity crowd at its Thursday, Aug. 4 performance as part of Idyllwild Summer Concert Series. Keith Droste, on keyboard, along with Luther Hughes on bass and Sinclair Lott on drums played a medley of Broadway show tunes, old standards and jazz and pop selections.
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Jazz icon Jeff Hamilton brings beat to jazz fest
Jeff Hamilton is famous for his hands, his power drumming, and how he deftly drives any ensemble fortunate enough to have him at the seat.
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Missionary shares experience of living in Haiti
At the Aug. 3 Idyllwild Rotary Club meeting, President-elect Steve Espinosa presents a gift to Klaus Fechner, a missionary helping and living in Haiti, for being the Rotary’s guest speaker.
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Opinion: Response to Pete Capparelli
You are a real estate man and, of course, you recognize the gain to property when millions of dollars worth of development are done right nearby. It’s my opinion, as I stated, there is a possible conflict of interest when the chairman of a private company, Idyllwild Community Recreation Council (ICRC), owns property right near…
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Initial Thoughts: Measure G hearing Monday …
In Europe, August is generally the month government and major businesses hibernate for summer vacation. Perhaps that attitude has changed to accommodate the global economy, but I doubt Europeans can compare their summers, especially August, with the Hill. Here, a vacation destination, residents, especially volunteers, have little time to relax while accommodating visitors. First and…
