GSOB confirmed in Pine Cove; Hill to be part of expanded Zone of Infestation
At a Wednesday April 24 Mountain Area Safety Taskforce meeting, CAL FIRE Forester Gregg Bratcher said DNA analysis confirmed Goldspotted oak borer infestation of a black oak in Pine Cove. Confirmation of the Pine Cove tree greatly expands the known micro zones of Hill GSOB infestation. Inspections by Mountain Communities Fire Safe Council teams in Pine Cove indicate more...
Creature Corner: April 25, 2013
Reunited this week was Ally, the adventurous yellow Lab. Maggie, the senior yellow Lab is still missing. Please help in the search. A reward is offered.
Adopted was Gypsy, our blonde cockapoo-terrier mix to the absolute best mom in the world. Paws up to you Gypsy. And two of Sunny’s kittens, Ashley and Jinx, both calicos, are in the safe...
Idyllwild School repeats as Title I Achievement school
Last week, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson announced that Idyllwild School was one of 56 California public schools that achieved sustained progress in academic improvement among low-income students. As a result, it has been chosen for the 2012-13 Title I Academic Achievement Award.
This is the second consecutive year Idyllwild has been named a Title I Achievement school....
News of Record: April 25, 2013
Fire log
Hill fire stations responded to the following calls, Monday to Monday, April 15 to 22, 2013:
Idyllwild Fire Department and Ambulance
April 16 — Walk-in medical aid.
April 17 — Medical aid, Highway 243 and Pine Cove Road, Pine Cove.
April 17 — Medical aid, Highway 243 at Call Box 0032.
April 19 — Medical aid, Tollgate Road, Idyllwild.
April 19 — Two walk-in...
Past Tense: April 25, 2013
65 years ago - 1948
All major streams in the mountains had been stocked for the May 1 trout opener. Among the volunteers were a couple of young boys, Jimmy Johnson and Don Brolin.
60 years ago - 1953
The Chamber of Commerce took action to see how the disturbance caused by bugles and loudspeakers in area summer camps could be...
Mountain Disaster Preparedness seeks volunteers
Mountain Disaster Preparedness, as part of an outreach campaign to recruit new volunteers, held an open house at Silver Pines Lodge on Thursday, April 18.
MDP Vice President Sherry Edwards organized the event to honor Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) trained volunteers; but its underlying purpose was to recruit more Hill residents to MDP’s disaster preparedness and response programs....
Hill bald eagles have two eaglets
Lake Hemet’s resident eagle pair has produced a least one eaglet and perhaps two again this year ...
Obituary: Elaine Baty Weisheit
Elaine Baty Weisheit, a resident of Idyllwild, Calif., died at home with her beloved pets March 25, 2013. Elaine was born in New Gulf, Texas, to parents Rubye and Russell Baty on Dec. 18, 1934. She was the younger of two children, growing up in south Texas with her sister Elizabeth.
Elaine attended elementary and high school in south Texas,...
Spirit Mountain Retreat pays tribute to Viv Larson
Esther Kennedy welcomes people to Spirit Mountain Retreat where a dogwood tree was planted Sunday, April 21. "This gathering of friends is paying tribute to the life of Viv Larson, a woman of many talents who touched many of lives.
Foundation seeking grant proposals from nonprofits for Idyllwild teen needs
The Community Foundation serving the counties of Riverside and San Bernardino is currently accepting proposals for grants from the Idyllwild Youth Grantmakers Fund through April 30.
The Idyllwild Youth Grantmakers Fund provides grants to nonprofits in the Idyllwild community for projects, programs or activities that address issues facing youth such as alcohol and drug use, teen pregnancy, youth recreation,...