Last Wednesday about 1.3 inches of rain were recorded at the Keenwild Ranger Station. This brought the total rainfall at Keenwild, since July 1, to 4.87 inches. This is nearly 1.4 inches or 40 percent greater than the long-term average for rainfall through October. Further north, at the Vista Grande Fire Station, about 2 inches…
Idyllwild Jazz in the Pines will be returning, said Anne Erikson, president of the Associates of Idyllwild Arts Foundation, who produce the event. The 20th Jazz in the Pines was another success, and Erikson is very positive about the upcoming 21st festival. The dates will be Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 16 and 17, and the…
Stefi Chase, an Idyllwild poet and artist in the 1960’s File Photo 65 years ago – 1948 In a playoff in Palms Springs, Butler’s Nutcrackers defeated the Register Ragdolls to become Women’s Bowling League champs. 60 years ago – 1953 The first light snow of the season hit the mountain area. 55 years ago –…
The young adult Mountain Yellow-legged frogs released in Indian Creek on the James San Jacinto Mountains Reserve in June “appear to be doing great,” said Adam R. Backlin, ecologist at the U.S. Geological Survey’s Western Ecological Research Center. In September, another 200 subadult MYL frogs were released in Fuller Mill Creek, according to Backlin. “The…
The Common Core standards will be the subject of a forum on Nov. 4. Hemet Unified School District began implementing the Common Core State Standards this year and will discuss and explain them to parents and the community next month. Since 2010, 45 states have adopted the same standards for English and math. These standards…
Reunited this week and home safe are Coronado, Riley, Kylie, Lily and the rascal gang of related dogs lost in Pine Cove. Affectionately known as “the girls,” Bella and Sophia have been together since birth. shepherd/Aussie-mix sisters, they doted, and gained strength and happiness from each other. We are so happy to announce that they…
Pine Cove Water District has been extending its pipeline distribution system north on along Highway 243. The work will be completed this week. Photo courtesy of Jerry Holldber
Wooley’s had a table set up Saturday at Living Free. Many visitors tried on hats of all kinds. Photo by Jenny Kirchner
The Idyllwild Garden Club’s new board is introduced during its general meeting Tuesday afternoon , Oct. 1, at the Idyllwild Community Church. From left, Chic Fojtik, publicity, Wendy Read, junior garden, Edith Brix, membership, Patti Morgan, hospitality, Joy Allgeier, Dianne Johnson, secretary, Kenilee Lanfried, 2nd vice president, Stephanie Meadows, 1st vice president, Jaye Leatherman, co-president,…
Bill and Gillien Gianakos celebrated their second wedding anniversary (Sept. 10) )in Thailand. They carried their trusty Town Criers wherever went. Nothing shouts out Thailand more than the Buddhas at the Grand Palace, in Bangkok, taken the first day there, followed 12 days later in Chaing Mai at the Elephant Nature Park right after the…
