70 years ago – 1950 Eleanor Johnson’s long-cherished project of beautifying Village Circle got underway. 65 years ago – 1955 Ted Belden filed a patent on the special design for the Pinecraft “Idyllwild Chair.” It was a fitted-to-size chair proportioned to small, average or big people. 60 years ago – 1960 The Christian Science Society,…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF cats complained about the lack of visitors. Sparky: Wake up every one! Wake up! Bear: (Stretching) Sorry. I’m still sleeping off a sleepy weekend. Sparky: It was quiet, wasn’t it? Bear: Pretty much. I met one nice couple on Sunday, but that was about it. Sparky:…
By Stephanie Yost, president of the Idyllwild Community Center boardContributed The Family History Center’s food distribution program that’s been held in the parking lot of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Idyllwild for many years is moving to a new location. The organization, which provides groceries to about 250 needy Idyllwild families…
‘Fire in Paradise’ film showing March 5 With the upcoming fire season approaching, the thought of a wildfire on the mountain is looming. Cal Fire Battalion Chief Josh Bischof, of Menifee, grew up in Mountain Center. He started his career in the fire service at the age of 18 working for the U.S. Forest…
The Town Crier contacted the candidates running for Riverside County Supervisor, State Assembly, State Senate and Congress. Our questions and their responses are below. Not all candidates responded or met the deadline. Responses are printed in the order they were received. The only candidate we were unable to locate contact information for is Mike Juarez…
By Stephanie Yost, president of the Idyllwild Community Center boardContributed The Idyllwild Community Center (ICC) is delighted to report that the Idyllwild Farmers Market will be returning to Town Hall beginning Sunday, March 1 during its regular hours of 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Despite ongoing renovation work at Town Hall, the Farmers Market will…
Terry Jo Stratton is unveiling her long-awaited first solo album, “BitterSweet,” at an album release party from 4-7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 29 at Middle Ridge Winery Tasting Gallery. Produced and recorded by her TimbreWoods partner, Jeff Hixon, the album features seven original songs by Stratton, one original contribution from Hixon and several covers originally…
Idyllwild Arts Academy’s 2020 Student Showcase is happening on March 4 at Rancho Mirage Library, catering to the Idyllwild Arts family of supporters and their friends in the desert cities. The art school’s fashion-themed, hour-long event will showcase the works of more than 40 students across all seven of the school’s disciplines. Susan Stein, creative…
Bonnie Palmer, 92, a resident of Idyllwild and Hemet, passed away peacefully Thursday, Feb. 6. Bonnie was born Yvonne Doris Gabelson Dec. 26, 1927 to Callie and George Gabelson. She grew up with her brother Donald and sister Gloria in Stevens Point, Wisconsin in a loving multigenerational household. Bonnie married Douglas Reed on Feb. 14,…
By Will Steichen, Idyllwild Community Center DirectorContributed Division 1: 5- to 9-year-olds Last week started off with the Rockets facing the undefeated Lakers. Luke Olivier, of the Rockets, had great offensive plays, giving him many shots on the basket but Orion Collinson and the Lakers were able to hold on to the win. Up next,…
