The Hemet High School graduating class of 2011 included 22 members from Idyllwild. In the few years since that bright, sunny and cool evening, most of these “Hillbillies” have left the Hill, if not permanently, at least temporarily. As they have gradually broken from the chrysalis of teen-hood and become young adults, they have spread…
The California Department of Transportation is alerting the traveling public that a significant winter storm will arrive in the Inland/Mountain/Desert communities of Riverside and San Bernardino counties Wednesday evening. The National Weather Service is forecasting rain and snow during the storm events. Caltrans is advising motorists of winter driving tips and some possible impacts during…
Fire officials have scheduled a community meeting at 6 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 29 at the Idyllwild Nature Center. Officials from various fire agencies will be present to discuss their plans for several prescribed burns on the Hill during the winter. The areas where the burns will occur are Stone Creek, Pine Cove, Thomas Mountain and…
Brendan Steele posted a 6-under-par 73-69-73-67 — 282 at the Emirates Australian Open in Sydney last week to take outright 12th place. Along the way, he posted 20 birdies against 7 bogeys — one triple and one quad. Ouch! To demonstrate how damaging the triple and the quad were, had they both been simple bogeys…
A group of parents have formed Cub Scout Pack 96 for children ages kindergarten through fifth grade. Both boys and girls are invited even though no girls have signed up, according to one of the coordinators, Paul White, commander at American Legion Post 800, the charter organization for the pack. More than 20 boys have…
This year’s Ernie Maxwell Community Spirit Award went to Dave and Loie Butterfield. “We are blessed to be able to contribute to the beautification and preservation of our precious mountain community for all to enjoy. We thank all the volunteers and others for their help and support,” said Dave. The honor is given to an…
Fireside Book Club This month, the club has moved from the third Wednesday to the fourth Wednesday due to the holiday. They liked “Frankenstein” so much, they thought they’d like “Dracula” even better. Everyone is invited from 2 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28, at the Idyllwild Library to discuss the novel. Amazon said, “The…
Idyllwild School uses butterfly effect to benefit Help Center Educational inspiration can come from many sources. Community projects also have a myriad of origins. In Idyllwild, the “Butterfly Effect” joins community benefit with education. In August, while in San Diego at an educational conference, Idyllwild Middle School history teacher Kirsten Ingbretsen “… came across giant…
Business changes in Idyllwild What is most interesting about Idyllwild is how the business profile undergoes many changes and then returns to what it once was before. What is old is new again, but with new voices and new plans Idyllwild resident Gabbi Rose and business partner and chef Wesley Barden will reopen the long-shuttered…
Tuesday morning, Riverside County dedicated the “Heroes” mural on the back wall of the Idyllwild Library. More than 100 people showed up, including 3rd District Supervisor Chuck Washington, first responders from Idyllwild Fire, Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department and the artist, Keith Blum.
