With the drought persisting in our area, a lot of concern, and rightfully so, has arisen regarding the loss of many of our trees. As usual, when we have trees dying, especially after a forest fire, we hear the arguments that these trees need to be cut down so they don’t go to “waste.” When…
65 years ago – 1950 During the 1950 deer season, about 165 bucks were legally taken from the area. The total was about 30 fewer than the previous year. 60 years ago – 1955 The Town Crier celebrated its ninth anniversary “since that crisp Halloween in 1946 when the first issue was cranked out on…
Oh my catness. Keep all paws crossed. Mrs. Magoo is in a trial home. She’s been hard to place, since she wants to be the only cat in the household and isn’t really a lap cat. And if that isn’t enough, the kittens are in a trial home also. But not to worry, we have…
At several of this summer’s larger vegetation fires, the Mountain Communities Fire Safe Council was represented. MCFSC Vice President Norm Walker was assigned as incident commander of So Cal Team 1, one of the Fire Management Teams are activated during major fires. Norm has had a 36-year career with the U.S. Forest Service as a…
Jack, as you’ve seen, took care of my column a few times while my heart has been healing from an attack on Sept. 25. My staff and family (some of whom also are staff), ensured that I take doctors orders and rest. My heart attack was small — a takotsubo, named for a Japanese clay…
65 years ago – 1950 The Idyllwild Lions Club pledged to buy an extra U.S. Defense Bond in tribute to the 40th Infantry Division. 60 years ago – 1955 About 85 people comprising the cast and crew of a Western production being filmed by Universal-International made headquarters at the “Inn” after shooting scenes in the…
Great news… Pippen has been adopted into a forever home with another dog that looks just like him. Yay!!! Introducing the two newest arrivals at the ARF house. 9 weeks old, and learning every day that humans are fun!! One male, one female. Come in to Arf to enjoy our kitten fun. Bubbles is an…
Introducing the two newest arrivals at the ARF house. 9 weeks old, and learning every day that humans are fun!! One male, one female. Come in to Arf to enjoy our kitten fun. Bubbles is an 8-year-old female calico, declawed and just a bundle of love. She is very mellow, loves her naps and loves…
65 years ago – 1950 Hunter McConnell, co-chairman of the local Disaster Committee, announced that he was accepting volunteers for lookout or fire-watching duty. About 35 people were needed so that each lookout would work only one night per week. 60 years ago – 1955 Development of the exclusive Tahquitz Lake Club was moving ahead…
California has had its share of woes surrounding the topic of rain. Too much results in catastrophic mud slides and too little creates a parched landscape crying out for moisture. Still, for me, one of the best smells on earth will always be the scent of fresh rain falling on mountain soil after a long…
