As heavy snow covered the mountain a couple of weeks ago and many people retreated inside to the warm comfort of their homes, Rick Emmons, on the other hand, spent many hours in the thick of it, all in the name of artistry. Emmons took his tools and braved the cold to make a snow…
By Art Alliance IdyllwildContributed Many of the Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s (AAI) usual events were canceled during 2020 because of the pandemic. However, the AAI was able to safely stage certain events by holding them outdoors and complying with all health requirements. Providing the virus is under control in 2021, the AAI plans the following…
Tim McKimson, an Idyllwild resident of 19 years, unexpectedly passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 9. He was 59 years old.Tim was a loving husband, father, brother, son, and friend to all.He was born July 30, 1961 in Oak Lawn, Illinois.Tim graduated from Northern Illinois University in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science in numerical control…
By Robin RobertsContributed Prior to 1900, there was a Christmas tradition to hunt as many birds as possible. Fortunately, an ornithologist named Frank Chapman offered a new tradition — count and identify all the birds you can find in a 24-hour period.This new tradition, the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count, has continued for 120 years.Not…
Four collisions occurred on local roads last week, according to California Highway Patrol Public Information Officer Matt Napier.At 4:40 p.m. Monday, Dec. 28, Rigoberto Guzman Moran, 64 of Desert Hot Springs, was driving his gray 2016 Toyota Highlander north on Highway 243 just north of Rock Glen Drive at a stated speed of 30 mph….
According to the Riverside University Health System – Public Health (RUHS) website, the area of Idyllwild-Pine Cove has a total of 69 reported COVID-19 cases since the outbreak and one death reported. Forty-six of the 69 people have recovered.Gov. Gavin Newsom put the Southern California region on a Stay-at-Home order. The order, which includes Riverside…
By Lois C. GreismanElder justice coordinator, FTC If you, or someone you care about, lives in an assisted living facility or nursing home, read on. Because the bill funding the second round of Economic Impact Payments (EIPs) has now been signed into law. The money — right now, $600 per person who qualifies — is…
Dear editor:I think we need to express our appreciation and gratitude to Christina and Kelsi at our local post office.They were virtually abandoned on the job during a pandemic and at the U.S. Postal Service’s busiest time of year. Yet, they stepped up to the situation and heroically maintained the operations under impossible circumstances.Yes, there…
Idyllwild FireThe Idyllwild Fire Protection District recently responded to the following calls.• Dec. 21 — Medical aid, 5:37 p.m. Canyon Trl.• Dec. 21 — Good intent call, 6 p.m. Village Center Dr.• Dec. 21 — Medical aid, 8:02 p.m. Tollgate Rd.• Dec. 22 — Medical aid, 2:30 p.m. Village Center Dr.• Dec. 23 — Medical…
Whiskers: Wow! What a week we had here at the ARF House.Pepper: We watched the puppies and big boy Buddy go to their forever homes.Whiskers: And on top of all that, Holly and Willow were both adopted.Pepper: Holy catnip! I was wondering where those two were.Sadie: It seems rather quiet in here.Pepper: It is.Whiskers: For…
