For nearly a century teaching and learning have been major activities in and around Idyllwild. Among the schools and camps responsible, one of the most interesting was the Desert Sun School, which for 44 years occupied the campus that now houses Astrocamp. “Desert Sun” seems an odd name for an institution nestled in a mountain…
A fairly new term in wildfire policy is “Fire Adapted Communities.” Important fire organizations have placed a new emphasis on this concept over the last few years and I think it leads us all in the right direction regarding the challenge of wildfire. To begin with, by referring to adaptation, the term leads us to…
65 years ago – 1949 The Women’s Guild of the Community Presbyterian Church was raising money via bake sales for a new roof for the manse. 60 years ago – 1954 Barbara Wilson was honored at a community bridal shower at the Idyllwild Inn. Her marriage to Bud Hunt was scheduled for October. …
Found: Neutered male, no tag, no chip. Call ARF 951-659-1122. Little purrs and four paws up to our youngest kitten, Suki. Didn’t take her long to find her forever home. Miss Sadie is about 3 years old, and is still ready for the old cat-and-mouse game. She loves to gracefully move along, step by step,…
Little purrs and four paws up to our youngest kitten, Suki. Didn’t take her long to find her forever home. Miss Sadie is about 3 years old, and is still ready for the old cat-and-mouse game. She loves to gracefully move along, step by step, as you walk. She is not vocal, and is fine…
65 years ago – 1949 Reginald Pole, distinguished Shakespearean actor, was in Idyllwild for the summer. He was developing a cultural lecture series on the Hill. 60 years ago – 1954 A burn-the-mortgage campaign was underway to wipe out the remaining $1,500 indebtedness on Town Hall. 55 years ago – 1959 Ansel Adams, renowned photographer,…
65 years ago – 1949 Street lights came to Fern Valley Corners. 60 years ago – 1954 Members of the Riverside Community Settlement Association were the first guests to enjoy the facilities of Camp Lawler, an 80-acre estate given to the county by a Los Angeles attorney. 55 years ago – 1959 Chamber…
Little purrs and four paws up to our youngest kitten, Suki. Didn’t take her long to find her forever home. Miss Sadie is about 3 years old, and is still ready for the old cat-and-mouse game. She loves to gracefully move along, step by step, as you walk. She is not vocal, and is fine…
So you’re called to testify before the grand jury about something you witnessed — saw or heard — regarding an investigation before them. While you’re there, they admonish you that you may not reveal anything that took place while you were at the grand jury, which questions were asked or what responses were given, or…
Editor: How have we gotten to this point? The county grand jury has issued disastrous findings regarding the Idyllwild Fire Protection District. Community members, firefighters and commissioners have been called to give sworn testimony that resulted in this scathing report. We all want a healthy fire department and a strong, efficient ambulance service. What we…
