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New Idyllwild Vacation Rentals owners open Village Center location

New Idyllwild Vacation Rentals owners open Village Center location

Idyllwild Vacation Rentals held an Open House on Saturday, Oct. 29 in its new location at Village Centre. Co-owner Dick Rennick, left, and wife Lorrie, at right, talk with homeowners Connie and David Speltz from Los Angeles. Co-owner Maxey Sparks was not available for the photo.

Desert Sun classes of ’61 to ’63 reunite at Harrah’s
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Desert Sun classes of ’61 to ’63 reunite at Harrah’s

Long-time Idyllwild resident Teri Hardy also went to high school here, at the Desert Sun School, class of ’63. AstroCamp now occupies the site in Saunders Meadow. She remembers that students at the boarding school were close. Graduating classes numbered in the 20s. Among the school’s graduates is Frank Sinatra Jr., class of ’61. Sinatra,…

‘Center of Idyllwild’ mural gets a makeover

‘Center of Idyllwild’ mural gets a makeover

The “Center of Idyllwild” mural on the side of The Fort facing Highway 243 has been restored to its original beauty under the direction of the Art Alliance of Idyllwild (AAI). According to AAI representatives, the mural had not had any restoration work since it was built in 1992. AAI member and artist Darcy Gerdes, left, presents a check for the completion of work, ahead of schedule, to artist J.R Darwin, second from left. Others present for the occasion are, from left, Gary Kuscher, AAI vice president, Reba Coulter, AAI treasurer, and Jan Bruner, AAI member and artist.