Creature Corner – December 12, 2013
Dear, Santa Paws
ARF four-leggeds heard you were coming to town soon. So we put our furry little heads together and came up with our...
Before our time: Lawler Lodge …
Lawler Lodge, on Highway 243 in Dark Canyon, is one of the more obscure landmarks in our mountains. Its namesake, however, was anything but...
Fire and Forest: Winter fire safety …
Now that the nights are cold and we wonder if the next storm will bring rain or snow, the threat of wildfire is greatly...
Out Loud: Warm memories …
Jack and I found our children, their spouses and all the grandchildren — including little Finley, two months old this Tuesday — in our...
Creature Corner – December 5, 2013
His name is H.D. — Harley Dog. And this dog loves to ride. In the car, that is. High five is one of his...
Past Tense – December 5, 2013
65 years ago - 1948
Work was begun on the Idyllwild Fire House between the Trading Post and Ice & Fuel.
60 years ago - 1953
Joan...
So you think you know the hill? – December 5, 2013
This week you are again challenged to identify the particular spot depicted in this Hill photograph. It might be the exterior of a...
Past Tense: 11.28.2013
65 years ago - 1948
Hollywood came to Idyllwild when the Rustic Theatre presented the first showing of “One Sunday Afternoon,” starring Dennis Morgan. Morgan...
Off the main roads: Be found faster …
Admit it, you’re lost. It’s a scary feeling, especially if you’ve been out for more than one day, even more so if you have...
Readers Write: 11.28.2013
Jazz fest didn’t need rescuing
Editor:
J.P. Crumrine’s article about Jazz in the Pines is certainly right indicating that Anne and Barnaby Finch will put on a...