China spotlight of library series
The country of China was the first in a series of countries presented to youngsters at the Idyllwild Library Summer Program.
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Scottish gorse blunts American Steele
In a rain-plagued Barclays Scottish Open, played on the Castle Stuart Golf Links in Inverness, Scotland, Brendan Steele’s one-over-par 73-72 — 145 was not good enough to make the cut. Steele’s two weeks in Europe were highlighted by a fine 7th place performance in the French Open in Paris at Le Golf National, which some…
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Sports Roundup: Town Hall Adult Softball
Bob Lewis reported on Town Hall Adult Co-ed Softball games for the week of July 4. On Thursday, July 7, the Idyllwild Tea Company Cubs went up against Forest Lumber. The Cubs built a 4-1 lead thanks to Anthony Negrete’s key hit that drove in a couple of runs. Forest Lumber then fought back with…
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2011 Lemon Lily Festival schedule of events
WEDNESDAY July 13 Lemon Lily Festival Open House Reception 5:30–7:30pm @ Idyllwild Nature Center Open to the Community (no day use fee required) • Appetizers & Drinks • Festival Sponsor recognition program at 6pm • Silent Art Auction (items on display in Community Room) FRIDAY July 15 9am–4pm @ Idyllwild Nature Center • Nature Center…
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The Lemon Lily quilt story
Annamarie Padula is a local resident and a brilliant quilter. For the second year, she and friend Nancy Borchers have collaborated in designing a quilt to be raffled to raise money for lemon lily propagation (see cover photo). “Nancy drew the flowers,” said Padula. The checkerboard blue background was Padula’s pick. “It looks like the…
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The Hill at the time of the Lemon Lily
As the end of the 19th century approached, Strawberry Valley (“Idyllwild” didn’t officially exist until 1901) was a far different place from anything we can readily picture today.
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Alzheimer’s Awareness Seminars offered at the Community Church
A series of four Alzheimer Awareness Seminars, sponsored by the Idyllwild Community Presbyterian Church, began June 22 and continue through July 13. Shannon Eaton, with degrees in human development and counseling ministries, and Jane Farmer, her co-facilitator, lead the series. Eaton and Farmer lend personal experience, special expertise and practical suggestions to educate the public…
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Opinion: A dissenting vote
The Idyllwild Fire Protection District commissioners voted 4-1 to approve the first deficit budget in 46 years. With another 4-1 vote, they have approved refinancing equipment to pay less now and more over time. Without a vote, they approved a new employee contrary to the California code that governs the board’s conduct (see Health and…
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County terminates ICRC recreation contract
In a letter dated June 30, the Riverside County Economic Development Agency (EDA) gave notice to Idyllwild Community Recreation Council (ICRC) outgoing Chairman John Simpson of its intention to terminate ICRC’s contract as recreation manager for County Service Agency (CSA) 36. The effective termination date will be July 31. In the letter, CSA Operations Manager…
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Opinion: Heat, holidays and pets
The July 4th Parade yesterday was great fun, as always — for most of us who watched — but part of the crowd was miserable. I speak of the dogs who were subjected to the heat, crowd and noise, but had no choice in the matter. As a part-timer with two dogs, I appreciate Idyllwild’s…
