Santiago closes Idyllwild Authors Series
The tables were turned on Eduardo Santiago, Idyllwild resident and author of "Tomorrow They Will Kiss," Sunday when actress Karen Black interviewed him in the last of this year's Idyllwild Authors Series.
Lisa and her Kats storm Idyllwild Jazz in the Pines
Cajun fiddler Lisa Haley and her Zydekats arrives in Idyllwild with the force of a major weather front ...
Off the Main Roads: Five safety steps for climbing …
In this column, my Riverside Mountain Rescue Unit teammates and I usually focus on safety on the trails and the overall beauty of the high country. Never have we talked about the safety aspect of the core sport that makes Idyllwild a destination for people from around the world — climbing!
Opinion: History
Having been a longtime resident of Idyllwild, I am somewhat bewildered by the abandonment of the Town Crier’s policy of one letter per month per contributor. Our town is big enough to surely have more comments than constant diatribes from Jeff Smith and T.S. Bennett.
I’ve never seen Mr. Smith’s name mentioned on any board or committee, but he...
Opinion: Representing a mandate
I’ll say this again. Whether it’s Idyllwild Fire Protection District (IFPD), Idyllwild Community Recreation Council (ICRC), or the county, great things only happen when there is a community vision.
When just a few represent the whole without an elected mandate, or that you have lost your mandate, you must strive to reacquire it. If you attempt this in a polarized...
Past Tense: Aug. 11, 2011
60 years ago - 1951
It was reported that wild turkeys turned loose on the Wellman ranch were doing well and reproducing as hoped.
55 years ago - 1956
The annual Chuckwagon Dinner for the benefit of Town Hall netted almost $500.
50 years ago - 1961
Construction of a clubhouse at Tahquitz Lake Golf Course was nearly completed.
45 years ago - 1966
Idyllwild...
Creature Corner: Aug. 11, 2011
By Mimi & Hootch
Cooper, the chiweenie, felt cooped up and flew the coop! His journey brought him to ARF, where he won the hearts of a forever family in the blink of an eye. Paws up to you, Cooper.
Kensington, the beagle puppy, may have had a rough start last week, but is now leading the life of a king....
Sports Roundup: Town Hall Adult Coed Softball
Jeremy Teeguarden reported on Town Hall Adult Coed Softball standings for the week of Aug. 1.
On Wednesday, softball got the OK from the Hemet Unified School District and Riverside County to continue the season.
The first game pitted the Creekstone Inn against the Idyllwild Tea Cubs. Great hitting from Creekstone Inn’s women gave them an early lead, which...
Steele plays in first major this week
Brendan Steele earned $49,300 in prize money last week. His three-over-par 69-74-74-66 — 283 tied him with Phil Michelson and three others for 48th place in the World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational at Akron, Ohio.
Prior to the tournament, the native Idyllwilder played a practice round with Michelson during which the older pro graciously imparted much course-management information regarding the Firestone...
Horseshoe tournament champion wins for second year
Shane Fender, Town Crier Advertising sales representative, took first place at the annual American Legion Post 800 Horseshoe Tournament for the second year in a row. Fender took first-place honors with randomly chosen partner Chad Marler. According to tournament rules, all partners are chosen randomly. Thirty-two players competed.