Fire and forest: A year in review …
The Fire Safe Council began the year with its attention on the new insect threat to the Hill’s oaks, the Goldspotted oak borer. Many...
Out loud: Looking forward …
By the time the paper is published, 2014 will be upon us quicker than we can imagine.
When I think of how life was after...
Readers write – Publish only the good news in front of the paper
Editor:
As of late, there has been much discussion among the members of the Idyllwild Association of Realtors regarding recent front-page articles in the...
Before our time: J.M.V. Pathfinders to Idyllwild Pines …
From time to time in this column, I share anecdotes illustrating the adage that in order to be preserved, history must first be reconstructed....
Past Tense: Jan. 2, 2014
65 years ago - 1949
The Women’s Association of the Idyllwild Community Church was considering setting up a “bank” of food and clothing for needy...
Creature Corner: Jan. 2, 2014
Happy Howlidays from Dozer, Harley and Chelsea and all of the ARF volunteers. The cattery chimes in, too, with a Merry Meow.
Dozer is a...
Past Tense – December 26, 2013
65 years ago - 1948
Not a single crack appeared in the rock work of Fern Valley Market, despite a terrific shaking in the earth....
Out loud: No place like home …
While many of us celebrate the holidays with family and friends, some individuals fall into an inner depression. This pallor of joylessness can be...
Readers write: Suggestions for Tree Lighting
Editor:
A recent letter to the editor expressed a desire to make the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony more child-friendly. I completely agree, but it could...
Readers write: Items for class project
Editor:
Each member of our class is working on a project called the “Parade of States.” We are responsible for gathering as much information as...