Idyllwild News

The Soroptimists of Idyllwild is a women’s service club improving the lives of women and girls in our community and around the world. The club is recruiting new members who are business and professional women. Call Karen Doshier at 659-0790 for information.

The Idyllwild Chamber of Commerce begins the second year of its reconstituted leadership and revitalization with newly elected officers and an 11-member board. 2011-12 chamber officers Nick Todd, Tara Insurance, president; Richmond Blake, Creekside Postal Services, first vice president; Joann Slater, Slater and Associates, second vice president; David Jerome, Idyllbeast Research Center, secretary; and Kim…

On Wednesday, July 20, greater Idyllwild residents will gather again to discuss community values in Idyllwild, how they may be threatened by recent hate crimes and graffiti attacks, and what can be done to address these incidents and their underlying causes. Discussion will also explore how to foster and promote tolerance among the various groups…

ptions for obtaining new homeowners insurance policies in Idyllwild appear to be shrinking, with State Farm’s apparent decision to limit its risk and not write new policies here and some other mountain areas. Although State Farm will continue to insure existing policyholders in Idyllwild, and will consider writing new policies for a second home of…

On July 1, the Idyllwild Town Crier launched a new website designed to be “what you’d expect of a news source in the 21st century,” said Production Manager Halie Johnson who spearheaded and oversaw the launch. “We wanted to make our content more interactive, easier to search archives, compatible with social media and generally more…

J.P. Crumrine interviews incumbent Idyllwild Fire Protection District commissioner Pete Caparelli, who is seeking another term.

J.P. Crumrine interviews incumbent Idyllwild Fire Protection District commissioner Paul Riggi, who is seeking another term.

Mountain Disaster Preparedness (MDP) will be conducting its bi-annual medical diaster training exercise from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, July 30, at Town Hall. Participants will review wound managment, splint and bandage applications, and laceration management. They will also review the contents of the Disaster Aid Stations and the Red Cross trailer. Although this training…