Photos: Christmas is coming to Idyllwild
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Local Hal Carey survives Afghan bombing
The American consulate in Herat, Afghanistan, was attacked in the early morning of Sept. 13. Idyllwild resident Hal Carey was there. He’s now home and recovering from a knee injury related to the attack. Carey, an agricultural development officer with the U.S. Agency for International Development, tries to help local governments improve their food production…
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Santa’s Mailbox
Santa’s helpers (from left) Sherry Kaufman, Kelsi Lehman and Christina Edwards help Kaysa Garcia-Lande (front) send her letter to Santa.
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U.S. Forest Service plans winter burning
The U.S. Forest Service will begin its winter prescribed burn program in the San Bernardino National Forest with the arrival of favorable weather conditions. Winter burning projects continue the effort to reduce the threat of catastrophic wildfire and improve forest health. The prescribed fire program will continue through the winter months as weather and conditions…
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Isis Theatre Company performing Christmas program
In “A Visit from St. Nicholas,” Clement Moore made the phrase “’Twas the Night before Christmas” famous. And Isis Theatre Company will bring that sentiment and feeling of the holiday season alive in Idyllwild during its popular Christmas show at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7. “’Twas the Night … A Celebration of Christmas Stories…
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Off the main roads: Be found faster …
Admit it, you’re lost. It’s a scary feeling, especially if you’ve been out for more than one day, even more so if you have hurt yourself badly enough that you can’t travel far. In addition to your 10 essentials and adequate preparation for your trip, here’s a (not comprehensive) list of some goodies that might…
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Obituary: Doug Yagaloff
Doug Yagaloff, 54, of Palm Springs and Idyllwild, left this world in the early morning of Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013, after an unanticipated battle with kidney cancer. Born in Bethel, Conn., on March 10, 1959, he is survived by his husband Scott Douglas, father Philip, sister Carolyn, brother Keith and many close friends and colleagues….
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Mountain Folk: Hannelore “Anne” Clemens
By Kelliey Matthews Office Manager and Executive Board Secretary High Valleys Water District The High Valleys Water District celebrated the ending of an era Thursday, Nov. 22. Long-time director and former Vice President Hannelore “Anne” Clemens (right), who began her service to the community in December 1993, retired her position. Clemens is a…
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Readers Write: 11.28.2013
Jazz fest didn’t need rescuing Editor: J.P. Crumrine’s article about Jazz in the Pines is certainly right indicating that Anne and Barnaby Finch will put on a great show this year. They are some of the most talented people in Idyllwild. But he does make it sound as if “jazz” needed rescuing. Having seen the dedication…
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Obituary: Sidney Guy Acton
Beloved husband and father, and longtime Little Lake School principal, passed away peacefully Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013, surrounded by his family. Born in Washington, D.C. May 22, 1922, he was the youngest son of Rubin and Lillian Acton. His beloved wife, Jane, of 65 years, passed way in 2007. Sidney had 11 children: Penni, Jodi,…