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At Buckhorn Camp, guests of the Quilt Show peruse the myriad of works on display. Last weekend, the Mountain Quilters of Idyllwild presented its 11th-annual show. Photo by John Drake — At Buckhorn Camp, guests of the Quilt Show peruse the myriad of works on display. Last weekend, the Mountain Quilters of Idyllwild presented its 11th-annual show.
Photo by John Drake

A masterpiece, Billy Kercmar’s “Critters” was a jewel at this year’s Quilt Show. The Mountain Quilters of Idyllwild member took two years to make this stunner with Karen Gehring (not shown) doing the quilt stitch. Photo by John Drake — A masterpiece, Billy Kercmar’s “Critters” was a jewel at this year’s Quilt Show. The Mountain Quilters of Idyllwild member took two years to make this stunner with Karen Gehring (not shown) doing the quilt stitch.
Photo by John Drake

Mountain Quilters of Idyllwild members (from left) Sue Schmoll, Sally Tena and Donna Burns tend the admissions booth for the 2014 Quilt Show held at Buckhorn Camp. Photo by John Drake — Mountain Quilters of Idyllwild members (from left) Sue Schmoll, Sally Tena and Donna Burns tend the admissions booth for the 2014 Quilt Show held at Buckhorn Camp.
Photo by John Drake

Scott Fisher (left) and Eliott Taylor take in one of the many grand quilts during the weekend Quilt Show at Buckhorn Camp. Photo by John Drake — Scott Fisher (left) and Eliott Taylor take in one of the many grand quilts during the weekend Quilt Show at Buckhorn Camp.
Photo by John Drake

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Special education teacher joins Idyllwild School
By August 11, 2020August 18, 2020 Reading Time: 2 minutes

Tatyana Kut is one of the new teachers coming into Idyllwild School this fall. A long-time resident of Hemet, Kut has been in the community for 23 years. Originally from Ukraine, Kut moved to Hemet with her family when she was 10 1/2 years old. Neither she nor her parents spoke English. She depended on…

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Retired sheriff commander Metroka pens first novel
By November 22, 2017 Reading Time: 4 minutes

Retired Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Commander John Metroka Jr. has always been a writer. As a child, he and his older sister Martha created fantasy stories. Later, even while serving in RCSD, he wrote short stories for his own pleasure. And professionally, he wrote many training documents and protocols for the sheriff’s department and for…

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Students wanted for middle school’s athletic programs
By September 3, 2015February 19, 2016 Reading Time: 1 minute

Hemet Unified School District’s middle schools are having their sports tryouts. If your student is interested in joining flag football, girls volleyball, cross country or cheer, you are encouraged to speak with Darren McKay, Idyllwild School athletic director. Coaches and principals are excited for the new season. Staff believes that having an athletic program in…

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Community helps Mayor Max celebrate his birthday
By January 17, 2013May 9, 2013 Reading Time: 2 minutes

Mayor Max celebrated his 12th birthday with about 100 of his closest friends, human and four-legged, on Sunday afternoon at the Nature Center. Many people brought their dogs to help Max celebrate and even the Nature Center’s bunny showed up to wish him well. Max greeted people and posed for pictures all through the festivities.

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Seeking Emax award nominees
ByIdyllwild Town Crier June 28, 2017 Reading Time: 1 minute

For the seventh consecutive year, the Idyllwild Town Crier is requesting nominations for the annual Ernie Maxwell Community Spirit Award. Bring your nomination to the Town Crier office at 54405 N. Circle Dr., mail it to P.O. Box 157, Idyllwild, CA 92549, or send by email to becky@towncrier.com by Aug. 31. The honor is given…

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Changing the world, one cookie and one girl at a time
By February 7, 2018 Reading Time: 6 minutes

Girls in kindergarten through 12th grade wearing distinctive vests, sashes and tunics are fanning out to supermarkets, big-box stores, bistros and boutiques all across Riverside and San Bernardino counties. They’re carrying boxes of Thin Mints, Samoas, Peanut Butter Patties — clearly a sign that it’s Girl Scout cookie season. But there isn’t a troop on…

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