Volunteers in Idyllwild
![Rick Holmes (center) was recognized as Idyllwild School Volunteer of the Year at Friday’s Volunteer Reception. Idyllwild School Principal Matt Kraemer (left) and fourth-grade teacher Tom Dillon (right) honored Holmes’ contributions throughout the year. “He just shows up. He has one focus — helping kids. He’s equal with me,” Dillon said, describing Holmes efforts. Photo by J.P. Crumrine](https://idyllwildtowncrier.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/volunteer.jpg)
Photo by J.P. Crumrine
![At left, Idyllwild Librarian Shannon Ng and Riverside County Supervisor Jeff Stone present a plaque to Jan Van Zanten at a volunteer appreciation event Tuesday, April 29 at the library. Shown at far right is long-time volunteer and former local resident Bonnie Doshier. Photo courtesy Idyllwild Library](https://idyllwildtowncrier.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/library.jpg)
Photo courtesy Idyllwild Library
![The Idyllwild Rotary Anns present an award to the Mountain Communities Fire Safe Council Woodies. Standing in the back (from left) are Mic Sebastian, Cal Fire; MCFSC directors Norm Walker and Ron Perry; volunteer Dan Dever; Project Manager Don Patterson; President Mike Esnard accepting the check from Rotary Ann Roberta Corbin; and Edwina Scott, MCFSC executive director. Seated in front (from left) are directors Lois Hensen, Doris Lombard, Jerry Holldber, Chris Kramer, Marvin Spreyn and Larry Kueneman. Photo by courtesy of Roberta Corbin](https://idyllwildtowncrier.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/RotaryAnn.jpg)
Photo by courtesy of Roberta Corbin
On Sunday, Max was announced as the elected Mayor of Idyllwild and was duly sworn into office at a lavish ceremony at ARF. Vice Mayor of Idyllwild will be Hogan …
A couple of deer feeding along Darryl Road this week …
U.S. Forest Service and CAL FIRE units responded to a small brush fire on the west side of Highway 243 in Pine Cove.
Under music director Peter Askim, the annual spring New Music Concert is very often just that — new, very new.
California Brickelbush (Brickellia californica) is a native shrub and may be one of the best and sweetest smelling plants. From a great distance, you will be drawn by the irresistible, powerful perfume. The wonderful fragrance lasts for almost two weeks and it’s one of those mysterious plant scents that can be smelled only at a distance.