65 years ago – 1956As summer was drawing to a close, many Idyllwild businesses went on a winter schedule, including the Town Crier, which published every two weeks in the winter. 60 years ago – 1961Drought conditions, which led to an infestation of destructive insects, were causing trees to die at an alarming rate in…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the ARF cats met Mila and Don, the newest members of the ARF cattery.Stevie: I think it might be time to remind humans about caring for dogs and cats in the summer heat.Whiskers: That’s a good idea. People should be reminded often.Stevie: It is important that people…
By JP CrumrineCorrespondent “What’s your opinion of short-term rentals?” Ask anyone, ask your neighbor, ask the person next to you at the post office, ask the person behind you in line at Fairway or Village markets, or ask someone at any bar in town. You will get an opinion. It is unlikely the person being…
A Town Crier question that the one Idyllwild School first-grade class this year recently may have been sent home to quarantine due to exposure to a student(s) who tested positive for COVID-19 was posed, along with other questions, to Idyllwild School Principal Nicole Picchiottino. Instead, Hemet Unified School District Public Information Officer Alexandrea Sponheim responded…
By Dr. Donald StollIdyllwild Arts Manager of Communications & International Student Relations “To start with, I’m looking forward to more time with my husband, George.”Heather Companiott was speaking on Wednesday, Sept. 1. In two more days, she would retire from her position as director of the Adult Arts Center and Native American Arts Program for…
By Art ConnorMusic Reviewer In recalling the past few months of both fateful and less world-shaking events, it comes as almost a relieving reprieve for this reviewer to reflect on the missing opportunities for live music in a community so favored and well-respected for those causes. So at a particularly salient moment, here at the…
Spirit Mountain Retreat is celebrating the Autumn Equinox with a full moon drum circle from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19, at the retreat.All ages are invited to attend where the acapella group Local Color will perform. The public also are asked to bring finger foods to share after the celebration, and drums for…
Michael Thomas Williams, 71, a gentle soul, passed away peacefully Monday, Aug. 30, 2021 in Yucca Valley. He was born in Palm Springs.Whether it was the beach, the mountains, or the desert, he called them all home.An avid karaoke singer, guitarist and Jimmy Buffet sound-alike, he entertained us all. Like his father and grandfather before…
As of Sept. 3, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports: The current seven-day moving average of daily new U.S. COVID cases has increased 4.9% compared with last week, and it is 123.6% higher compared to the peak observed 13 months ago on July 20 2020. It is 1,217.0% higher than the lowest…
The Town Crier announces the 2021 Ernie Maxwell Community Spirit Award nominees. They are Marsha Kennedy, Robert “Bob” Romano, and Mara Schoner and Mark Yardas. Please keep the following in mind when you vote: The individual should have demonstrated a tangible, perhaps physical, effect on the community. The honor is given to an individual or…
