I’m sometimes asked what we do at the Idyllwild Area Historical Society, so let me share an example. One of the minor charms of living on our Hill is ...
Ramblings From Roscoe: Fall fireplace and heating safety …
Fall is upon us and with it comes shorter days and colder weather. It is also time for a few reminders about fireplace and heating safety. Now is also...
Lola’s Kitchen: For a small friendly dinner …
On Friday, Sept. 14, I drove to Palm Springs and picked up a girlfriend whom I have not seen in about 25 years. My car’s air conditioning is broken, s...
Science & Reality Today: Something from nothing? …
At one time, we have all been part of that great philosophical debate — “What is nothing?” We can try to imagine nothing, we can try to contemplate wh...
Creature Corner: Sept. 27, 2012
Several dogs were reunited this week with their worried owners. ARF has a Search, Rescue and Reunite Team. Call (951) 659-1122. We also have two found...
Past Tense: Sept. 27, 2012
60 years ago – 1952 Extra game wardens were assigned to the mountains as deer season opened. A record crowd of hunters was anticipated. 5...
Past Tense: Sept. 20, 2012
60 years ago – 1952 Enrollment when Idyllwild Elementary School opened in the fall was 72 students. 55 years ago – 1957 Deer season...
Off the Leash: The financial industry isn’t a pickup game …
Growing up, sports were my life. I ate, drank and breathed football and basketball. Every spare moment was spent on the field or the court, four night...
Outside Idyllwild: Where are they now? …
During April, May and June, we saw the annual stampede of Pacific Crest Trail hikers come through Idyllwild. The PCTers, as I call them, were everywhe...
Creature Corner: Sept. 20, 2012
We had several “thunder runners” as they are called, reunited with their worried owners last week. Chips make a difference between immediate connectio...