It is about 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 11. There is a lot of loud singing, music and screaming coming from Idyllwild Pines. It is not unusual to have a lot of noise coming from there, but since I thought we were good neighbors, sharing our lovely natural beauty, I have never complained. But now that…
Caltrans is advising motorists that work on Highway 74 in Garner Valley will necessitate some one-way traffic patterns. This will be from 7 a.m. through 4 p.m. the week of July 23 through July 26.
Last year, the Idyllwild Community Presbyterian Church sponsored four informative and well-attended seminars dealing with dementia and Alzheimer’s. Starting on July 18, the series has been expanded to six sessions and will run from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 22. The programs are held at the church located at 54400 North Circle Drive…
Viola Hallacy, a longtime resident of Idyllwild, passed away on May 4 this year. She was not only a resident, she was an important part of what is right with the community. Through her nursing skills, Vi gained an insight of what is important to a community and she worked to do more than…
Business leaders with an interest in promoting the arts and gaining recognition for Idyllwild as an art lover’s destination are sought by the Art Alliance of Idyllwild. “We are working to establish officers for this coming year’s board of directors,” offered Lea Deesing, current AAI president, adding, “I have a strong interest in the arts,…
I just returned from a walk to the pharmacy and on my way back, I encountered the “Battle of the Bands.” My issue isn’t with the musicians, they are doing what they get paid to do. My issue is with the proprietors that hire them. I totally understand why they are hired and that is…
Pine Cove Water District announced the resignation of Director Dan Frandrich, who has moved out of state. That sets up a vacancy on the board. District Secretary Becky Smith said she had contacted the Riverside County Registrar of Voters to post the vacancy and comply with applicable regulations for holding an election. If interested in…
Fire log Hill fire stations responded to the following calls, Tuesday to Monday, July 10 to July 16, 2012: Idyllwild Fire Department and Ambulance July 10 — Walk-in medical aid. July 11 — Smoke detector activation, no fire, North Circle Drive, Idyllwild. July 11 — Medical aid, Pinecrest Ave., Idyllwild. July 11 — Walk-in medical…
Barney Brause, reserve sheriff’s deputy and local Neighborhood Watch coordinator, said incidents of burglary and vandalism are increasing in Idyllwild and Pine Cove. Between five and eight break-ins occurred in the past 10 days. It is time, said Brause, for neighbors to become more vigilant, given lean staffing at Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Hemet Station….
Steve Hudson, a longtime Idyllwild resident and a staff and faculty member of Idyllwild Arts, passed away on Saturday, July 7. We deeply mourn the loss of a teacher, educator, artist and friend who made innumerable contributions to the lives of everyone around him. Steve is survived by his three children: Emily Hudson of…
