Dear Santa, I have been as good as a two-year-old can be. For Christmas I would like chicken nuggets. From, Jameson Jones (age 2) Dear Santa, I’ve been extra good at school. I would like an Ariel Princess Pad for Christmas and a pink sparkly sweater. I love you, Santa. From, Emily Jones (age 4)…
The Art Alliance of Idyllwild held a “Winter Solstice” Art Show last Saturday with judged, themed art and 150 pieces of artwork by 48 artists. A winter wonderland gallery was set up in the Town Hall all within a matter of a few hours. Christine Dodd, judge for the event, commented “I had a hard…
At 6:20 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6, Brett Mercer, 57, of Idyllwild, was driving eastbound on Highway 74 in a white 2001 Toyota Tundra at mile marker 57, west of the intersection with Highway 243, when, according to the California Highway Patrol report, a deer bolted into the highway and struck the right side of Mercer’s…
Sheriff’s log The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Hemet Station responded to the following calls Sunday to Saturday, Dec. 3 to Dec. 9. Idyllwild • Dec. 3 — Alarm call, 4:32 a.m., Pine Crest Ave. Handled by deputy. • Dec. 3 — Alarm call, 8:59 a.m., Hemstreet Pl. Handled by deputy. • Dec. 3 — Vandalism,…
Editor: I read with great interest the wonderful article submitted by you and Jack in the Fall Cal Pub (California News Publishers Association publication). Congratulations on your very creative membership for the Idyllwild Town Crier. What good news that the paper is important enough to the citizenry that the memberships have been coming in steadily. …
On Tuesday, Dec. 5, at the age of 81, Lewis Leih passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Idyllwild. Lewis and his wife Marilyn, of 60 years, moved to Idyllwild in late 1963. He loved the people of Idyllwild and gave of his time and talents in so many ways. He touched…
70 years ago – 1947 November had been a cold month with a low of 14 degrees. Joe McGaugh reported 10 degrees in his cow barn, but people thought he was just trying to get ice cream the easy way. 65 years ago – 1952 Town Hall was jammed for the annual Christmas party that…
Town Hall Sports Coordinator Mike Holato gave this report on recent Town Hall Adult Coed Volleyball. It was a short week for the Adult Coed Volleyball as two matches were rescheduled due to conflicts. Another match was suspended due to a power failure at the Idyllwild School gymnasium. Idyllwild Garage defeated Idyllwild Inn 24-26, 25-12,…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the ARF cats welcomed a new dog to the ARF family. Mr. Jingle: Hey, cats! Gather ’round. I have dog news. Anabel: We’re all here. What’s the news? Mr. Jingle: Even though I’m not terribly fond of other dogs, I will introduce a group of puppies that…
This holiday season, the U.S. Postal Service again expects to deliver more than 15 billion mail pieces. The Postal Inspection Service, the law enforcement arm of the Postal Service, works to keep important shipments safe, and deter mail and parcel theft. This season, the Postal Service offers 10 secure shipping tips. These will provide helpful…
