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    Past Tense: September 24, 2015

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    65 years ago – 1950 Upon completion of the architectural drawings for the workshops and studios of the Idyllwild School of Music and the Arts, construction began. 60 years ago – 1955 After four years of planning for zoning despite continuous opposition, the County Planning Commission adopted a master plan for the mountain area, which…

  • Past Tense: March 1, 2012

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    55 years ago – 1957 During what used to be conservation week, Izaak Walton League hosted the Junior Rangers and Girl Scouts at the town hall, where together they performed a playlet and multiple skits about conserving natural resources. 50 years ago – 1962 Dr. Earl Herald, curator of the Steinhart Aquarium in San Francisco,…

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    ByIdyllwild Town Crier Reading Time: 2 minutes

    75 years ago – 1948 “Don’t look for the Town Crier next week,” advised the editor. “We’re skipping every other week to do our winter chores.” 70 years ago – 1953 The Marais-Miranda folk opera “African Heartbeat” premiered at the Bowman, but the weather was so cold the audience huddled in blankets. 65 years ago…

  • Past Tense: August 21, 2014

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    65 years ago – 1949 Ernie Maxwell and Martin Aguirre headed a group to plant trout fingerlings in the back country.   60 years ago – 1954 Local residents voted in favor of zoning for Idyllwild. A new classification, R1-A, was adopted for guest cottages rented with kitchens.   55 years ago – 1959 Tahquitz…

  • Past Tense: July 12, 2012

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    65 years ago – 1947 A big celebration was planned to complete the community building, with Norma Sanborn in charge of the dance and entertainment. Residents were asked to bring their own chairs. Those wishing to donate chairs would get their names engraved on the back. 60 years ago – 1952 The pool at Hidden…