Drumming for rain, by Hill evacuees, for the Hill at the Ace Hotel in Palm Springs.
Photo by Peter Szabadi
Drumming for rain
By Idyllwild Town Crier
Drumming for rain, by Hill evacuees, for the Hill at the Ace Hotel in Palm Springs.
Photo by Peter Szabadi
The new year brought one barely noticeable change to the Hill. Officially, the San Jacinto Mountain Area Water Study Agency terminated. It passed quietly and without fanfare, a contrast with its notoriety and presence during its infancy in the 1980s and more recently in the early 2000s. The Agency, as it was initially called, was…
Since 1992 Idyllwild’s HELP Center has lived by a motto: “neighbors helping neighbors.” Executive Director Colleen Meyer and Client Services Director Deva Taffel gave the Town Crier an update on the Center’s programs. Meyer and Taffel are quick to credit and express gratitude to the many local organizations that support them in their mission. As…
Little by little, the new Village Market under experienced grocer/owner Jay McCormack, is fulfilling McCormack’s vision of supplying an upscale shopping alternative to Hill residents at reasonable prices. Shelves are well stocked and the produce installation is expected by May 22, according to McCormack’s daughter in law Sarah, part of the family management team….
Commissioners of the Idyllwild Fire Protection District positively supported the concept of establishing a joint powers authority to provide fire and emergency service to the City of San Jacinto at a special meeting Monday morning, May 23. The commission unanimously voted to study a draft agreement and formulate questions for its regular May meeting the…
At its May 10 meeting, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved funding for constructing public restrooms in Idyllwild. Funds will come from a federal grant to help communities recover from economic consequences of the COVID pandemic. “Residents and visitors from all over the world flock to Idyllwild to enjoy its unique and historic…
Paul and Carolyn Fetters have recently moved to Pine Cove, completing what they call the “California Triathlon,” having lived at the beach, in the desert and now in the mountains. Paul is a professional body builder and former Mr. America who helps others build their personal training businesses, while Carolyn provides training for nutritionists at…