What do Halloween, the 1st Amendment and a Vegetarian Bean Burrito with Salsa have in common? Hope I piqued your curiosity. I’ll explain. Halloween is once again upon us. So JP, my guiding beacon and news editor, suggested I write about Halloween food like candied apples and such. So when I remind him about his…
60 years ago – 1956 Hill Republicans and Independent voters turned out 134 strong to the Dwight Eisenhower birthday party at the Hillbilly Lodge. Featured speaker was Loyd Wright Sr., president of the American Bar Association. 55 years ago – 1961 The Tahquitz Lake Golf Club opened to capacity business. 50 years ago – 1966…
Last week in The Days of Our Nine Lives, the ARF dogs and cats celebrated two dog adoptions. Leia: One, two, three… George: Whatcha counting? Leia: I’m counting the cats to see if we’re missing any, you know, any that might have been adopted. Bobbie: We’re all here. No adoptions this week. Bummer. Binky: No…
By Callie Wight Nothing in this article is meant to be medical advice. Please consult you own healthcare provider for any questions or issues concerning you own health status. Welcome back and thank you for reading this column on health and wellness self-management. Self-management is using smart information to make wise choices regarding the aspects…
By Janice Murasko Last week in The Days of Our Nine Lives, the ARF dogs and cats discussed their finer qualities. Leia: Everyone, listen up! Big news! George: I just love big news. What is it? Leia: Girlie Girl and Traveler were adopted this last week! They are both living in the Temecula area….
55 years ago – 1961 Bonnar Blong, local game manager, reported the extreme drought had caused a drastic drop in the number of coyotes, bobcats and lions in the local mountains. 50 years ago – 1966 U.S. Air Force Major Robert Krone was decorated with two awards of the Distinguished Flying Cross for action in…
By Bobbie Glasheen Today’s mail lies scattered on the table before me. No, I do not want to contribute to the Annual Fund to Save the Cockroach. The Kangaroo Rat, yes. Not the cockroach. What a pile of useless missives. But wait. This envelope has a different look. And smell. The postcard from the Dachshund…
IWD’s failed myopic vision Editor: I have analyzed many years of production and contamination data for most public and private wells on this mountain, including surface water diversions. 100 years ago, diversions — aside from heavy contamination — made sense during wet years, but that’s it. Just remember, there’s little or no water to…
60 years ago – 1956 The Riverside County Board of Supervisors denied two liquor license applications from Idyllwild businessmen who sought to break the barrier against sales of alcoholic beverages on the Hill. It was not the first time the supervisors had denied a liquor license to a Hill business. 55 years ago – 1961…
Last week in The Days of Our Nine Lives, the ARF dogs and cats celebrated Steve’s adoption. Leia: So, I was listening in on the Cats 101 class last Saturday. It was good! Traveler: I hope the humans were able to figure you out. You cats are a mystery! Girlie Girl: And that’s the truth!…
