70 years ago – 1951Building started on the new Idyllwild Motel, a 10-unit structure on Pine Crest behind La Cantina. 65 years ago – 1956An Arabian horse show climaxed Palm Springs’ Western Week. Mary Nelson of Idyllwild was chair of the show, with Claire Woodmouse assisting. 60 years ago – 1961The Alandale Water Company filed…
65 years ago – 1956The Town Crier threw a 10th-anniversary potluck celebration at Town Hall. Everyone was invited to come and “talk over old times and swap yarns about our beginnings on the Hill.” 60 years ago – 1961The Town Crier reported it had been, “the driest year on record” and as a result, a…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the ARF cats talked about winter weather and pet dangers.Stevie: I just saw a bunch of puppies entering the ARF office!Whiskers: Me, too. They are the new puppies that will be meeting potential forever families this Saturday and next.Stevie: Come on in, kids!Acorn: (bounding into the room,…
Last week in Days of Our Nine Lives, the ARF cats learned about the adoption of Cinnamon and Toto, as well as learning about the new litter of puppies.Stevie: Brrr! It’s getting kind of cold up here on the mountain.Whiskers: True, but it’s all good with me. I really like curling up in a warm…
65 years ago – 1956Hill 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. 60 years ago – 1961The Tahquitz Lake Golf Club opened to capacity business. 55 years ago – 1966A 50-unit campground…
60 years ago – 1961Bonnar 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. 55 years ago – 1966U.S. Air Force Major Robert Krone was decorated with two awards of the Distinguished Flying Cross for action in Vietnam. 50…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the ARF cats learned about holiday foods they shouldn’t eat.Stevie: Good news, everyone! Those two cute little dogs, Cinnamon and Toto, were adopted together.Whiskers: Aw, that makes me very happy. They truly loved each other.Stevie: And the lovely couple who adopted them are nearby in Murrieta.Don: So,…
65 years ago – 1956The 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. 60 years ago – 1961Local folk…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the ARF cats welcomed the new dog Krissy and two new adult cats.Pepper: Big, big news!Whiskers: Oh boy! What is it?Pepper: Our office cat Ellie has found her forever home, right here on the mountain.Stevie: I also heard that Miss Kitty has also found a forever home!Pepper:…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the ARF cats met dogs Cinnamon and Toto.Stevie: More news!Whiskers: Great! This is exciting. Please tell.Stevie: We have another fellow feline joining us. His name is Phil, and here he is.,Phil: (entering the room, followed by Toto) Whazzup? I’m Phil.Stevie: Hey, Phil! You are a good-looking guy….
