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Designs, decorations, costumes and face painting were all a major contributor to Halloween evening Monday in Idyllwild. Tawny Harrington (left) helps a friend with her face makeup. Photos by Peter Szabadi, Thomas Pierce, Thomas Klusak, Marshall Smith and Halie Wilson















By Holly ParsonsCorrespondent An unprecedented nature experience sums up the allure of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). Each year between March and June, Idyllwild is the first major re-supply hub for migrating hikers from around the world. Beginning at the southern terminus (Mexican border), hikers journey north for 2,650 miles “beyond the pale,” into a…
The Idyllwild Community Center Speaker Series has become a local institution, whose arrival each fall is eagerly anticipated. For nearly a decade, the sponsors have scouted the region to find and then to bring interesting and unusual information or ideas to the Hill. One of these stalwarts has been Chris Singer, who returned to this…
Derrik Lewis, newest member of Idyllwild’s Stratford Players, has a storied background in stage, television and film that began when he was 15 with his first professional performance. Lewis is now a regular member of the Stratford Players and can be seen in its Idyllwild productions. At age 18, Lewis made his debut as an…
Gathering donations to aid needy families is a sporting affair at the Community Presbyterian Church. On Super Bowl Sunday, members of the congregation vote for their favorite team by placing a donated item in either team’s barrel at the entrance to the church. Coordinating the worthy effort is Ned Roberts, left and Pastor Dick Olson, right. Every year the Church holds its donation Super Bowl, the bin receiving the most items is the team that wins Super Bowl. This year the Giants’ bin had 137 items donated and the Patriots had 82 items. By noon Super Bowl Sunday, all the items were given to the Idyllwild Help Center.