Soroptimist International of Idyllwild is seeking applicants for its annual $500 grant, which is awarded to residents of Idyllwild, Mountain Center and Pine Cove. To qualify, the applicant must have primary financial responsibility for the family and must be enrolled in a vocational or skills training program or an undergraduate degree program and must demonstrate…
The Idyllwild Association of Realtors held their 35th anniversary installation dinner on Thursday evening, Nov 8, at the Rainbow Inn. During the evening, Pete Capparelli (right) swears in the Association’s new board. Incoming officers and directors are (from left) Chris Davis (director), Joe McNabb (director), Kay Jennison (director), Karen Doshier (treasurer), Bill Sperling (director), Sheila Zacker (vice-president) and Trischa Clark (president).
A notice posted on the Creek House Restaurant door advises “closed until further notice.” An email sent to employees from owners Lanny and Lorraine Hardy confirmed the same. But in a Nov. 10 email to the Town Crier, Lanny Hardy said because of overwhelming community response they are trying to work something out. So, the…
After months of preparation, Idyllwild Pharmacy’s owner Barry Shapiro is offering free screenings for diabetes. He has been working with business partners and local health officials to provide this service to the community. November is American Diabetes Month and on Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., free screenings will be available at the Pharmacy….
Fire log Hill fire stations responded to the following calls, Monday to Monday, Nov. 5 to 12, 2012: Idyllwild Fire Department and Ambulance Nov. 6 — Medical aid, Pine Crest Avenue and North Circle Drive, Idyllwild. Nov. 6 — Public service assist, Maranatha Drive, Idyllwild. Nov. 7 — Malicious false alarm, Temecula Drive, Idyllwild. Nov….
Citing personal reasons, Town Hall Recreation Manager Amy Righetti resigned her position last week. “It’s time for me to be a mom again,” she said, noting that she had enjoyed serving but that the time demands had come at the expense of her family. Kelly Wills also resigned but could not be reached for comment….
The Idyllwild Chamber of Commerce recently transferred the deed to Town Hall back to the Johnson family. The Chamber had held the deed, in trust for the town and community recreation, for just over 60 years, from the time in 1952 when Gerald Johnson deeded it to them. But owing to the need for repairs…
The U.S. Marine Corps celebrated its 237th birthday on Saturday, Nov.10. In observance, Idyllwild Marines held a cake-cutting ceremony. Preparing to cut the cake is Master Sergeant Danny Richardson, flanked by Gunnery Sergeant Rick Foster (left) and Corporal Fred Mahollond (right). In the background is Ron Draper, commander of American Legion Post 800.
CAL FIRE crews removed a 140-year-old California black oak (quercus kelloggii), the first local casualty of the Goldspotted Oak Borer that has killed over 80,000 trees in San Diego County. The removal process, which closed Highway 243 in both directions just after 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 14, took about 45 minutes. GSOB targets California…
In circumstances similar to previous commercial burglaries, including time of night and means of gaining entry, burglars broke into two Idyllwild businesses — Fairway Market and Village Hardware — in the early morning hours of Wednesday, Nov. 14. Burglars used tools to break the glass of the front door of Fairway Market, succeeding in gaining…
