Bonnie J. Pumphrey, 68, of Hemet, passed away at 1:30 p.m. Friday, July 22, 2016 at her home. She was born on Jan. 2, 1948, in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois, to Robert F. and Edith M. Harris. She loved to travel, all chocolates, singing and directing music. From her earliest memories, Bonnie had an interest in a…
In a study released at the end of June 2016, the AAA auto club found that gasolines with inferior detergents are clogging motorists’ engines. Since 1996, federal rules have required all gasolines to contain detergent additives that clean engines. However, major gasoline brands do not stop there — their gas contains extra detergents. These…
Monday, Oct. 24 is the last day to register to vote in the Nov. 8 general election. Registration forms must be postmarked or submitted electronically no later than that date. Online registration is available at http://registertovote.ca.gov. The California Secretary of State’s online application is available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Hindi, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Tagalog, Thai…
65 years ago – 1951 The wild turkeys turned loose on the Wellman ranch were doing well and reproducing as hoped. 60 years ago – 1956 The annual Chuckwagon Dinner for the benefit of Town Hall netted almost $500. 55 years ago – 1961 Construction of a clubhouse at Tahquitz Lake Golf Course was nearly…
Last week in “The Days of Our Nine Lives,” the ARF cats welcomed Checkers the dog and celebrated the adoption of four kittens. Leia: You ain’t gonna believe this. Last Wednesday ARF took in a litter of four kittens, and three have already been adopted! Bobbie: Great news! So I have to tolerate only one…
Brendan Steele posted an 8-under-par 70-69-69-64 — 272 in the Travelers Championship in Connecticut to tie for 17th and secure another top-20 finish, his 10th in 22 starts this season. On Friday, the native Idyllwilder just made the cut on the number, needing to birdie his 36th and final hole, a 406-yard par 4, to…
By Jack Clark Fashion Advisor Q. I’m 71. I had a tooth pulled, and I need a bridge or an implant. Which is more fashionable? –Elwood, Hemet A. I’m 71, also. When my dentist told me I needed a bridge or an implant, I asked him, “What’s the difference?” He said, “Well, a bridge will…
Maureen McElligott of Idyllwild reently completed a master’s degree in Consciousness Studies at Holmes Institute in Goldon, Colorado. She is now a licensed minister with Centers for Spiritual Living.
Fire log The Idyllwild Fire Station did not report responses for last week. Sheriff’s log The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Hemet Station responded to the following calls Sunday to Saturday, July 31 to Aug. 6. Idyllwild • July 31 — Follow-up, address withheld. Handled by deputy. • July 31 — Civil dispute, address undefined. Handled…
While not a 100-percent accurate prediction of an election, a candidate’s cash is an important contributor to their capability to triumph. In this year’s race for California’s 36th Congressional District, incumbent Rep. Dr. Raul Ruiz (D-Palm Desert) has a dominating and near-overwhelming cash advantage over his opponent State Sen. Jeff Stone. As of June 30,…
