Past Tense: Aug. 9, 2012
65 years ago - 1947
Fern Valley Garage advertised “Expert Repair Service, Greeting Cards, Gift Wrappings.”
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Electric power was on its way to...
Out Loud: Black-eyed peas
In my younger days, conversations with my mother centered around her health, and what she ate that day and recent days. I remember her...
Readers Write: Say no to cloud seeding
Dear editor:Happy New Year. I hope all of our community members enjoyed the beautiful and much needed rain and snow as much...
Creature Corner: September 4, 2014
It was those amazing eyes, Wally, and your charm that helped you wiggle right into your new owner’s arms. Paws up for Wally and...
Readers Write: Carpet cleaner sales people going door to door
Editor:
There is a team of four young folk going house to house here now. There introductory statement is something like “My boss will give...
Opinion: Good Halloween memories
Being new to the Hill, I must say, the Great Pumpkin Parade and Carnival in Idyllwild was a very pleasant experience, with beautiful weather...
Past Tense: October 13, 2016
55 years ago - 1961
Bonnar Blong, local game manager, reported the extreme drought had caused a drastic drop in the number of coyotes, bobcats...
Creature Corner: February 12, 2015
The purrfect Valentine’s Day is cuddling up with a furry feline.
All polydactyl lovers stand up and say “Hurray!” Ernie and Wilson, our two...
Opinion: Re: Teresa the librarian
My wife, Ursula, and I have grown fond and respectful of our “former” librarian, Teresa Brouwer, who was recently dismissed as Idyllwild’s librarian.
We read...
Opinion: Digging ditches for us
The Pine Cove Water District crew must be complimented for the outstanding and timely job they just completed.
They laid 1,000 feet of water pipe...