

Idyllwild Association of Realtors installs new board
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The Idyllwild Association of Realtors held their 35th anniversary installation dinner on Thursday evening, Nov 8, at the Rainbow Inn. During the evening, Pete Capparelli (right) swears in the Association’s new board. Incoming officers and directors are (from left) Chris Davis (director), Joe McNabb (director), Kay Jennison (director), Karen Doshier (treasurer), Bill Sperling (director), Sheila Zacker (vice-president) and Trischa Clark (president).


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