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“Following Breadcrumbs, Tales of a Rock and Roll Girl Child” Jamie Johnston, born into old Hollywood society, daughter of 40s and 50s era singer/movie actor Johnny Johnston and socialite real estate mother Shirley, could have become another spoiled child of privilege, content to coast. Instead she fiercely and courageously fought to create a strong and…
Idyllwild Chamber of Commerce members Bill Gorski of Suburban Propane (left) and Mike Lackey of Jo’An’s Restaurant (right) hold the ribbon while Janet Everitt of Everitt’s Minerals and Gallery, cuts the ribbon as she and her husband, Larry (behind Janet) join the Chamber of Commerce.
By Evan Mills“Finding My Little Red Hat” Editor At 97, former Miss America Jo-Carroll Dennison of Pine Cove on Sept. 13 published her memoir, “Finding My Little Red Hat.” Born in a men’s prison (read the book) in Florence, Arizona in 1923, Dennison learned to walk (and dance and sing) on a medicine show traveling…
Artists interested in designing and making a banner for the 2014 Lemon Lily Festival are being asked to submit a mock-up on Wednesday, March 5. The LLF Banner Committee Chair Mimi Lamp is organizing this year’s banner display and wants to have the community more involved in the effort. Artists should submit a 6-inch-by-10-inch color…
Idyllwild has a community full of people from all backgrounds, personalities and talents. Marcia Waldorf fell in love with Idyllwild the first time she came into town in 1969 while on a trip. “I had always gone to Big Bear and never had heard of Idyllwild,” Waldorf said. “But when I came around that corner…
Saturday Sept. 17 will mark the return of a venerable Idyllwild tradition, the Idyllwild Area Historical Society (IAHS) Home Tour. Proceeds go to support the IAHS’ mission of preserving and sharing the history of the San Jacinto Mountains.The Crier spoke with IAHS President Charlotte Groty about this year’s tour and the homes that will be…