As Idyllwild took shape and acquired its unique culture between 1920 and 1960, three developers played central roles. Two are well-known. Claudius Lee Emerson controlled downtown and lower Strawberry Valley until 1936 and Frank Strong and George Dickinson’s firm continued to develop Fern Valley and South Ridge into the post-war era. The third, Gerald “Jerry”…
65 years ago – 1950 Bob and Lee Luck, having sold their home, planned to turn over the operation of the Hill’s telephone service to Mr. and Mrs. Reid Marks. 60 years ago – 1955 Saying, “The best time to call the fire department is before the fire,” Fire Chief Bill Price announced that the…
These days, unless we’re eating only organic, we’re eating GMOs. Today, Genetically Modified Organisms, also referred to as Genetically Engineered, can be found in 80 percent of all processed foods. Some 30,000 products, including frozen, in jars, cans, bags and boxes, contain one or more GE additives. Soy and corn are the most prevalent, coming to us in the form of flours, pastes, oils, sweeteners, binders and fillers.
Q. I’ve got a large bald spot that I see when the barber gives me a mirror to look at the back of my head. How can I get rid of it? Louis, Santa Monica A. Bald spots are caused by barbers. I used to have a bald spot, too. Tell your barber to stop…
Americans are the most charitable people in the world, as evidenced by records of our annual donations of giving. Congress has been very generous in passing laws regulating deductions for charitable giving. You should consult IRS Publication 526 for the regulations governing the many aspects of charitable giving and the required documentation. In order to…
Meet Sydney, Syd for short. He is about a year old, and a true Lab. Bring out the water hose and you have a friend. Throw a tennis ball or two and Syd will retrieve. Easy release. He knows sit and shake, and is working on stay. Sydney is good with dogs and cats, but…
65 years ago – 1950 The Idyllwild Inn was host to 56 students from all over the world. They were members of the Visiting International Students Association sponsored by Rotary International. 60 years ago – 1955 The Rustic Theatre was showing “White Christmas,” starring Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye and Rosemary Clooney. 55 years ago –…
Several paws up to our polydactyl kitten brothers who found the most loving home together. Furball Bill is a 3-year-old male with gorgeous champagne color. He’s a bit shy, and even though he’s 3, he still loves to play. He is good with other felines, and loves to watch the birds or just lie around…
65 years ago – 1950 Ex-president Herbert Hoover was invited to attend the dedication of the Lou Henry Hoover Memorial Forest at Azalea Trails Girl Scout Camp on June 25. The forest was one of four memorials honoring the former president’s wife who was known for her support of the Girl Scouts. 60 years ago…
I have a favorite sweater that’s full of snags. What can I do about it?
