Past Tense: April 9, 2015

65 years ago - 1950 A new Sportland was started to replace the one completely destroyed the previous autumn. 60 years ago - 1955 Dr. M.M. Null...

Journal from the James: What’s wild in Idyllwild? …

We live in a forest sanctuary on the Hill, a sky island that we, and many wild animal species, call home. Animals typically roam...

Fire & Forest: Fire abatement protects your home …

I am asking board members to write on various topics for this column. Doris Lombard has timely information and thoughts on maintaining defensible space. Here...

Creature Corner: April 2, 2015

Well, that didn’t take long. Sydney, the black Lab, is already off to a new adventure with a new pack, and acres to run...

Before Our Time: Resident-friendly development of Idyllwild …

As Idyllwild took shape and acquired its unique culture between 1920 and 1960, three developers played central roles. Two are well-known. Claudius Lee Emerson controlled...

Past Tense: April 2, 2015

65 years ago - 1950 Bob and Lee Luck, having sold their home, planned to turn over the operation of the Hill’s telephone service to...

The Pesticide Lady: GMOs in our food

These days, unless we’re eating only organic, we’re eating GMOs. Today, Genetically Modified Organisms, also referred to as Genetically Engineered, can be found in 80 percent of all processed foods. Some 30,000 products, including frozen, in jars, cans, bags and boxes, contain one or more GE additives. Soy and corn are the most prevalent, coming to us in the form of flours, pastes, oils, sweeteners, binders and fillers.

Fashion Jack: Bald spots & wine stains

Q. I’ve got a large bald spot that I see when the barber gives me a mirror to look at the back of my...

Tax Tips: Charitable contributions

Americans are the most charitable people in the world, as evidenced by records of our annual donations of giving. Congress has been very generous...

Creature Corner: March 26, 2015

Meet Sydney, Syd for short. He is about a year old, and a true Lab. Bring out the water hose and you have a...
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