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  • Past Tense: Feb. 6, 2014

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    65 years ago – 1949 The “Year of the Big Snow” continued; the chapel at Idyllwild Pines collapsed under the load and icicles hung from roofs in solid sheets. 60 years ago – 1954 Several huge crates arrived at the County Park. They contained the prefab makings of a 30-foot observation tower. 55 years ago…

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    Past Tense: December 12, 2019

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    70 years ago – 1949 Postmaster Rita Patton reminded everyone that unsealed Christmas cards required 2 cents postage. 65 years ago – 1954 The big Christmas tree was lit in the lobby of the Idyllwild Inn. 60 years ago – 1959 The Chamber of Commerce asked the County Board of Supervisors to exclude Idyllwild from…

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    Past Tense: June 19, 2014

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    65 years ago – 1949 Chuck Holmes was the local boy selected for Boys State by the American Legion Post 800.   60 years ago – 1954 The Chamber of Com- merce was planning to host a chuckwagon dinner for the annual Fourth of July celebration.   55 years ago – 1959 Camp Maranatha’s new…

  • Past Tense: Nov. 27, 2012

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    65 years ago – 1947 Game Warden Cliff Donham was double-crossed by the very squirrels he protected. When investigating his car’s lack of power, it was revealed that squirrels had been stuffing the exhaust pipe with acorns and nuts. 60 years ago – 1952 There was a flurry of new construction in the village. Next…