There’s a saying, “You can have your own opinions but you can’t have your own facts.” Unfortunately, many are now selecting unique and sometimes bad f...
Creature Corner: July 21, 2011
Oh, sweet Bobby McGee, if only you could tell us your story. Were you born with the physical challenges that you bear with such grace and good humor? ...
Past Tense: July 21, 2011
60 years ago – 1951 The Chamber of Commerce, working on a community recreation program, was raffling off a brand new Chevrolet to raise money fo...
Off the Main Roads: Carumba Trail — safe and beautiful
One of the best ways to enjoy our mountain this time of year is a summer camping trip. I would encourage everyone to dust off those old packs and head...
Creature Corner: July 14, 2011
Four paws up to Max, the husky/shepherd mix, now known as Luke. Luke has found his forever home, and is said to be living the life of “Riley.” Speakin...
Past Tense: July 14, 2011
60 years ago – 1951 Residents reported ice one morning when the temperature dropped to the 30s. 55 years ago – 1956 About 300 people jamme...
Before Our Time: 1946: The beginning …
The time has come to speak of Ernest Maxwell. In my reading of Idyllwild’s history, he stands among three visionaries from successive generations, eac...
Fire and Forest: Our vision and mission
A grantor recently asked us for our strategic plan. Since we have never done a formal strategic plan, we decided this was a good time to go through th...
Creature Corner: July 7, 2011
By Mimi and Hootch Every morning, she would be there to greet you in the kitchen at the ARF house. Not a vocal cat, but her eyes said it all. She sat ...
Past Tense: July 7, 2011
60 years ago – 1951 A county road crew installed sidewalks and curbs downtown. 55 years ago – 1956 Actress Marjorie Main, best known for h...