70 years ago – 1947 Town Crier wound up its first year of publication, written, mimeographed and mailed from the Maxwell home. News was brought right to the front door as the Maxwells did not have a telephone. 65 years ago – 1952 Disaster struck an elderly couple, Mr. and Mrs. James Bowlin, when their…
“Come with me and you’ll be in a world of pure imagination” (From Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, music and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley) Like a real-life Willy Wonka, Hollywood writer, actor, producer, DJ, movie and music video director Morgan Higby Night has created a life that is built around the…
Many know Gary Parton as the lilac guru of Alpenglow Gardens on Fern Valley Road. His cultivation of lilac varietals and his meticulous planning and attention to detail in his 1-acre lilac experience are, in themselves, works of art. Many do not know that Parton taught art in the South Bay city of Torrance for…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the ARF cats said goodbye to Cheerio and two puppies, then hello to Sassy. Little Girl: Well, that was a quiet weekend! Sassy: Maybe for you, but I got to take another walk in town on Sunday. It was so much fun! Anabel: I heard that you…
The Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s 20th-annual Art Walk and Wine Tasting on Saturday Oct. 14, came alive with laughter and music. The day attracted more than 1,100 art and wine lovers. The AAI staged 12 galleries and art hot spots with more than 40 artists, 17 Southern California wineries showcasing their signature selections and more…
Baby daughter due this week Brendan Steele is sitting out this week’s World Golf Championships — HSBC Champions tournament in Shanghai for a very good reason: He and wife Anastassia are expecting their first baby, a girl, on Thursday, Oct. 26, the first day of that tournament. The Idyllwild native will play next in Naples,…
Neil Cooper, 42, of Idyllwild, failed to appear for his Trial Readiness Conference on Oct. 17. Consequently, Judge Kelly Hansen issued a bench warrant for Cooper and set bail at $350,000. He was arrested in January for threatening great bodily harm on an individual and attempting to prevent or dissuade this person who might be…
Sheriff’s log The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Hemet Station responded to the following calls Sunday to Saturday, Oct. 15 to 21. Idyllwild • Oct. 16 — Alarm call, 12:16 p.m., Meadow Glen Dr. Handled by deputy. • Oct. 16 — Check the welfare, 4:53 p.m., Pine Crest Ave. Handled by deputy. • Oct. 17 —…
One a suspected DUI Two vehicle crashes occurred on Hill roads over the last week. One was a suspected DUI. Incidents reported come from California Highway Patrol logs from responding officers and are taken from phone reports provided by the CHP Public Information Officer of desk officer on duty. They are not always complete. The…
Anna Allen, native of Poland and 20-year resident of Durbin, South Africa, has recently opened Forest View Tea House in Idyllwild’s Village Centre complex. The tea house is immaculate, charming and has a distinct international flavor that reflects Allen’s own background. After South Africa, where Allen owned and operated Anna’s Tea Garden, she lived in…
