Mountain Folk: McKnight makes dean’s list
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Danielle McKnight of Idyllwild receives an award for being the outstanding 4th class Midshipman (Freshman) at the combined Naval ROTC units of Maine Maritime Academy and University of Maine at Bangor Maine. She received the pictured certificate and a $1,500 check for her achievements. McKinght was honored at the Maine Chapter of the Military Officers Association banquet on Saturday, Feb. 11, in Bangor, Maine. Photo courtesy of James Kent
Danielle McKnight, Hemet High School 2011 graduate, was named to the dean’s list at the Maine Maritime Academy for outstanding academic achievement in the first semester of the 2011-12 academic year. McKnight , a member of the class of 2015, is majoring in marine engineering technology.
The Town Crier congratulates photographer and part-time Idyllwild resident Gina Genis for the award she was given for the Best Art Show of 2011 from Orange County Weekly for “Economy Portraits.” Images of her work can be viewed at http://ginagenis.photoshelter.com/gallery/Economy-Portraits/G0000DPlc.RPPI.I/… Wishes for a speedy recovery go out to Idyllwild resident Frank Gorzny, who is recovering…
Town Crier received word that Geri Peterson, long-time Fairway Foods employee, is losing her partner, Karen, who is near death. Geri is taking a leave of absence from Fairway to care for her. Containers have been set up at the cash registers for anyone who would like to donate toward Geri’s costs … Idyllwild resident…
Idyllwild’s Frank Thompson has been selected to participate in a Memorial Weekend ceremony honoring World War II veterans. The Washington, D.C., event is a tribute to veterans for all the sacrifices they endured. Thompson, a 30-year Navy man, served on the Northhampton and the USS Columbus, as an electronic specialist. He joined the Navy at…
Pine Cove resident Matthew Shaker won top honors in the 2015 Desert Theater League Awards for his role of Felix Unger in “The Odd Couple” by Neil Simon. The production also took top honor for Outstanding Production-Comedy – The Odd Couple- Palm Desert Stage Company. The play was directed by Jeanette Telders Knight, who was…
Audrey Carver of Idyllwild has joined more than 1,500 undergraduate students from around the world as they begin their academic careers at Tufts University, located in Medford/Somerville, Massachusetts. In all, only 14.6 percent of a record-breaking 21,501 applicants were admitted to the university, the second-lowest acceptance rate in university history. “We often talk about creating…
A memorial service for Harry and Mary Sigworth is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at the Idyllwild Community Church.
