70 years ago – 1949 The Chamber of Commerce reported a profit from its Gold Rush celebration at Town Hall. 65 years ago – 1954 “Betrayed,” starring Clark Gable and Lana Turner, was playing at the Rustic Theatre. 60 years ago – 1959 The U.S. Forest Service announced the reactivation of the Thomas Mountain lookout…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF cats were saddened by the passing of George. Daisy: Why weren’t all of you at last Saturday’s mini adoption-fair? Sadie: Aw Daisy, it’s just too stressful for us adult cats, but the kittens really have fun at them. Mr. Gray: Those funny kittens love the attention….
It is a great frustration to have to wait at the traffic collection points both ascending and descending the hill. It would be great if we knew when a caravan left (specific time) so that we could plan our arrival at the assembly area and make the transit in a more efficient manner. I’m going…
To vape or not to vape? A life-threatening lung illness, associated with vaping, is now a health emergency. So much so that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has this bottom line: It is recommending that folks do not use electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) at this time. The CDC and other national and state-based…
70 years ago – 1949 Dorothy Lewis was back from a visit to Bamako, Republic of Mali, Africa, where her son was serving in the Peace Corps. 65 years ago – 1954 A power blackout over the holiday weekend lasted from 1:35 p.m. Saturday to 12:05 a.m. Sunday. Gasoline pumps wouldn’t work and the Rustic…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF cats welcomed Daisy the lab mix. Daisy: Hey cats! What’s up? Sadie: Sad news, Daisy. Poor George has crossed the rainbow bridge. Mr. Gray: Oh no. This makes me so sad. He was my best friend. Heavenly Whiskers: I heard that his illness just got the…
70 years ago – 1949 Forced to retire because of ill health, Postmaster Harry Wendelken announced that Rita Patton had been named acting postmaster for Idyllwild. 65 years ago – 1954 A dinner and campfire program was shaping up to celebrate the Burn the Mortgage party for Town Hall. 60 years ago – 1959 Delegates…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF cats learned that Sox was already adopted. Zeus: Did any of you hear how the ARF yard sale went? Sadie: I heard it was pretty darned good, especially because three of the five kittens were adopted! Mr. Gray: Didn’t they just get here? Heavenly Whiskers: Yep….
Editor: Last Tuesday evening at an Indio peace vigil against racism and gun violence, I learned the depth of hurt, uncertainty, and despair provoked by Trump’s immigration and NRA condoned policies. A number of vigil speakers mentioned the impact Trump’s divisive rhetoric has had on their lives. Anger was not their message. Instead, they talked…
The sad truth is I ranted myself right out of business. Grumped and harrumphed, sighed frequently, complained of arthritis and before I knew it I had been born away by our dear family. Packed up and carted away to life in San Diego. Our new residence is lovely, but a far piece from home. Ah,…
