65 years ago – 1952 Evie Kretsinger passed on a comment on TV: “Before the dawn of civilization, primitive man ate raw meat in dark caves and gazed at the pictographs he had painted on the walls. As man became civilized, he dined by candlelight and food became a social ritual. Now, man is right…
Editor: Idyllwild people use the shuttle. On June 27, five passengers and one marvelous driver, Jeffrey, went to Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage and Palm Desert for various appointments. We even managed a few shopping stops in between. Jeffrey was a doll, not only remembering where we all had to go, but remembering where we each…
As of Monday, we were informed that the Idyllwild Summer Concert Series does not want our involvement this year. Since shortly after its inception, when it was still located at Mt. San Jacinto State Park, we’ve supported the series with free advertising and stories in exchange for a basic sponsorship. Yes, that’s true — free….
By Dave Stith Special to the Town Crier Editor’s note: Lemon Lily specialist Dave Stith, a volunteer botanist, submitted this story regarding the efforts in restoring native Lemon Lilies. First, the planners of the Lemon Lily Festival, including Park Interpreter Amanda Allen and the Friends of the San Jacinto Mountain County Parks, decided to move…
Effective Saturday, July 1, the U.S. Forest Service imposed fire restrictions in the San Bernardino National Forest. Hot, dry and windy conditions, along with critically dry and receptive fuel types throughout the SBNF, have prompted local fire managers to implement more fire restrictions. The restrictions are designed to prevent accidental wildfires. These restrictions will affect…
More arrests on horizon Thursday, June 29, Riverside County District Attorney Mike Hestrin announced the arrests of nearly 50 people in Hemet-San Jacinto Valley. This was the successful culmination of a seven-month investigation, which the DA’s Gang Impact Team headed. “Operation Valley Vigilance,” the name of the operation, still has search warrants and several arrest warrants…
Will explore future revenue measure Commissioners for the Idyllwild Fire Protection District approved the fiscal year 2017-18 budget at their June 27 meeting. For the fiscal year, beginning July, the fire department budget will be slightly greater than $2.1 million. The defeat of Measure W prevented the district from proposing any major changes or additions…
Ensign Danielle McKnight, U.S. Navy, immediately after her first solo flight in the pictured aircraft, the T-6 Texan. She is in-flight training at Naval Air Station, Corpus Christi, Texas. After the Idyllwild native graduated from Hemet High School, McKnight graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in May 2016. As an ensign in the U.S. Navy,…
Summer session special One of the great pleasures of living in Idyllwild is the year-round availability of world-class live entertainment, much of it free to attendees. The Idyllwild Arts Summer Program hosts three evenings of Chamber Music, headlined by the renowned Pacific Trio, artist-in-residence for the series. With pianist Edith Orloff, violinist Roger Wilkie and…
