Clarks turn over Town Crier ownership
After more than 10-1/2 years of owning the Idyllwild Town Crier through their parent company, Idyllwild House Publishing Company Ltd., Jack and Becky Clark have turned over ownership of Idyllwild’s newspaper to Suzanne Avalon.
PHOTO BY PETER SZABADI
The transfer became effective Thursday, Feb. 1.
Becky Clark began as the night typesetter for the Crier when it was owned by L.B. and Dorothy Hunsaker back in the 1980s. She advanced through various positions, becoming publisher-editor in 1996 when the newspaper became owned by Sir Ray Tindle’s Idyllwild Publications Inc., retiring from that position after 13 years in 2009.
Becky returned as publisher-editor in June 2013 when she and husband Jack, a retired attorney, purchased the Town Crier through their newly formed California corporation, Idyllwild House Publishing Company Ltd. The pair became co-publishers in Jan. 2015, and remained so until the Feb. 1 transfer. Becky has worked at the Town Crier longer than anyone in its history.
Becky will continue as Town Crier editor until a new editor is hired. Jack will continue as volunteer proofreader until a new editor is hired also.
Becky and Jack wish to thank the Town Crier’s many wonderful Members, advertisers and readers for their patronage and support of the TC, which they sincerely expect will continue and grow under its new ownership.
Suzanne Avalon is no stranger to the newspaper industry. She has worked for over two decades in advertising and marketing, starting with the Press Enterprise and later with Southwest Riverside News Network and the Valley Chronicle. She also has run a nonprofit organization, Idyllwild Actors Theatre, for the past 20 years.
Suzanne is thrilled to be carrying the torch of bringing local news to Idyllwild. “I know that with my determination and community support, we will continue being the best local paper for the last 77 years and beyond.”
