75 years ago – 1947There were 300 families living year-round in the area.• • •Art Morris and his county crew were busy widening Circle Drive.• • •Bob Hatch, Roy Bramblett, Paul Kemp and Harold Sanborn were joyful over the arrival of a red fire engine.• • •A “come-as-you-are” party was held at Fern Valley Lodge…
By Janice MuraskoLast week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the ARF cats visited with dogs Claire and Cookie.Phil: Everyone gather ‘round! I have news.Whiskers: Adoption?Don: Cookie was adopted! She is with a family right here on our mountain.Whiskers: Don! You stole Phil’s thunder! Regardless, I have news as well. ARF has two new cats.Don:…
75 years ago – 1947Pop Groom leased Haigh and Weller land above Pine Cove where Mountain Sawmill was logging for a winter sports area. 70 years ago – 1952The State Riding and Hiking Trail project again stalled due to right-of-way difficulties. The trail was being considered for rerouting elsewhere. 65 years ago – 1957Eight parachutes…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the ARF cats discussed the latest at ARF.Phil: Whew. The holidays are behind us.Whiskers: And we still have the cold, probably snowy, winter ahead.Don: That could work in our favor. It’s cold out, but a warm cat in a human’s lap is the perfect cure.Whiskers: That’s right!…
70 years ago – 1952Skiing was fair to good. There was plenty of snow above 7,000 feet. 65 years ago – 1957Janet Froehlich was engaged to Bill Riley of Hemet. Janet had worked two summers on the Town Crier staff. 60 years ago – 1962A New Year’s dance at the Inn raised $300 for school…
Originally published Feb. 4, 2016 Q. I wear glasses. When I play golf, I swing and miss a lot. Is there something fashionable I can wear that will help me hit a golf ball?–André’s friend, Montreal A. I understand they have clip-on binoculars now that will make your golf ball appear as big as a…
75 years ago – 1946Harold Sanborn, chair of the Chamber’s building committee, announced that every Friday was to be Labor Day. Lemmy Poates was to have a crew on hand to add to the community building. 70 years ago – 1951Guests at the Idyllwild Inn were Fleetwood Lawton and Clete Roberts of radio fame. 65…
By Janice MuraskoLast week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the ARF cats talked about their holiday wish list.Phil: That was a lovely holiday weekend.Whiskers: Even though it was very quiet in here.Don: That is because the ARF human volunteers deserved a weekend off.Whiskers: But they still made sure that we were cared for.Don: Are…
70 years ago – 1951The Lions Club viewed Korean War combat films at Fern Valley Lodge. The movies showed U.S. Marines withdrawing from Chosin. 65 years ago – 1956Because of continuous dry weather, residents and visitors were being asked to be extra careful of fire during the holidays. Jess Southwell and other Forest Service lookouts…
By Janice MuraskoLast week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the ARF cats talked about their holiday wish list.Phil: Don’t you all love the holiday season?Whiskers: You bet we do, and the two new ARF members feel it is a very good season.Don: Whoever it is, I’m guessing they are thankful ARF has come to…
