Video: Idyllwild Master Chorale
By Justin Holmes
The family of Idyllwild native Sterling Dutton, 39, are rallying aroundhim after he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) this lastweekend. His sister Marissa, presently in New York, has started a GoFundMe pagewith the goal of raising $75,000 to help pay for “finding and receivingcognitive and physical therapies.” Sterling also will need to plot acareer…
Helping Hearts on the Hill is an all-volunteer group that has been delivering meals to local seniors and others weekly since 2020. Lori Ferro, of Ferro Restaurant, described the program to Town Crier videographer Justin Holmes this last week. “We started during Covid. We cook food for just under 50 folks that are housebound in…
A reader suggested that the Town Crier invite readers to submit photos of the work of Dore Capitani, the artist whose Mountain Art Garden in Mountain Center served as the gateway to Idyllwild’s art scene. Capitani’s wife Trish Tuley tells us she is planning a memorial for him in spring, and reminds us that Capitani…
This week, the Town Crier spoke with two board members of the Idyllwild Climbers Alliance, a local all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit with the mission of preserving, protecting and enhancing the climbing experience in the San Jacinto mountains through conservation, stewardship and education of all who come to experience the unique, historic values of the area. This…
The Town Crier welcomed community members, local partners, and supporters to a Holiday Social and Member Appreciation Night that exceeded expectations and marked a strong close to a year of transition and renewal for the paper. The evening brought together over 60 guests for a warm, festive gathering focused on community connection, local partnership, and…
Due to the influx of hot ashes and hazardous materials found inIdyllwild Transfer Station dumpsters, employees are doing load checks onevery vehicle entering the station during the next few days. Accordingto employee Ron Pasch, “Code enforcement will be notified and finesissued. Be prepared for long lines.”