County provides property-tax advance With only three commission members present last week, the Idyllwild Fire Protection District Commission reviewed financial data for the first month of the fiscal year and discussed joining the Fire Districts Association of California. In July, the beginning of fiscal year 2017-18, expenses were about $35,000 greater than revenue. However, reserves…
The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat advisory for the San Jacinto Mountains at least through Saturday night, Sept. 2. However, while winter is colder and more dangerous in Idyllwild than in the valleys and coastal areas, this heat weather is considered “dangerous” for those areas. NWS has issued a heat advisory for…
Former board’s lawsuit dismissed On April 4, the Idyllwild Water District dismissed its litigation against current Director Steve Kunkle. “I’m relieved that it isn’t costing the taxpayers any more for a fruitless lawsuit,” said Kunkle. in July 2016, the previous board filed the case alleging Kunkle’s “negligence” created an environmental incident which the district had…
When Michael Schnalzer opened the American Legion Post 800 at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, he found a tripped alarm and much destruction. A burglar or burglars had broken into and ransacked the Legion’s offices. A file cabinet had been pried open, its contents strewn around the office, and the office safe was missing. According…
70 years ago – 1947 Fifty people gathered at Dutch Flat to witness the christening of a well for the Idyllwild Water Company. At the first gush, cameras clicked and everyone clapped. • • • Eleanor Johnson had a project underway — to turn the circle in the center of town into a village park….
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” a new cat and three new dogs were introduced. Little Girl: I suppose you all are looking to me, the new office cat, to give you the latest news. Tinkerbell: We are. What is it? Little Girl: We have been over-run with kittens, six of ’em! George:…
By Jack Clark Fashion Advisor Q. My husband always tucks his shirt into his pants … even Hawaiian and African shirts. I think this looks goofy. How can I cure him of this? — Barb, Pine Cove A. Sew the bottom hem of each shirt to the outside of a pair of his pants, all…
Brendan Steele did not fare well last week in The Northern Trust, the first of four post-season playoff tournaments that will decide the winner of the FedExCup. He managed only a 5-over-par 71-74 — 145 and was cut from the tournament. The Idyllwild native dropped to 23rd on the FedExCup points list. He needs to…
Jenny Kirchner took these photos of the Rouse Fire this afternoon, Aug. 30.
On Saturday, June 3, at a small gathering of Camp Ronald McDonald’s most loyal supporters, founder Dr. Stuart Siegel and Fran Wiley, RN and longtime leader and volunteer, shared their memories of the 35 years since the camp’s founding. When Siegel founded Camp Ronald McDonald in Mountain Center, the goal was a simple one, with…
