Just in time for Christmas, our little Lima Bean, aka Mini Cooper, has wiggled and smiled his way right into a forever home with a new pack and loving family. Paws up to you Coop. We will always love you. Dear Santa Claws, Little Juliet has her Christmas wish to find her perfect home complete…
Greetings and best holiday wishes from the James Reserve. In our last column, John gave you a peek into the world of mountain lions. In this article, I will share a breaking discovery about another top predator, the common ancestor of all birds. Here’s the spoiler — it had teeth. And also — wait for…
65 years ago – 1949 Word from Tahquitz Peak Lookout was that Jess Southwell’s Thanksgiving dinner consisted of three strips of bacon, a bowl of rice and coffee made from melted snow. He was low on supplies because the pack horses hadn’t arrived. 60 years ago – 1954 The Chamber’s installation dinner at the…
Mini Cooper, also known as little Lima Bean, is so ready for Santa to take him in a sleigh ride to his forever home. He is under a year, is good with other dogs and cats, and comes with a purse. He loves to model for pictures, is an absolute love bug and would love…
Dr Know It All can answer any question. He just happens to know everything. Dr Know It All selects a few questions each month. Readers may send the Doctor a question at the Town Crier (becky@towncrier.com). Dear Dr Know It All: I get terribly upset when I‘m stuck behind a slower driver who ignores every…
Q. When should I put on socks with sandals? — Alan, Rubidoux A. Before you put on the sandals. Wearing socks over sandals is considered gauche everywhere except New South Wales, where it’s done only on St. Elmo’s feast day. Q. Is wearing a tie and shorts considered attractive? — Edward, Calimesa A. Maybe to…
65 years ago – 1949 Postmaster Rita Patton reminded everyone that unsealed Christmas cards required 2 cents postage. 60 years ago – 1954 The big Christmas tree was lit in the lobby of the Idyllwild Inn. 55 years ago – 1959 The Chamber of Commerce asked the County Board of Supervisors to exclude…
Amid a profusion of religious ceremony during the Christmas season, it may come as a surprise that throughout its first half-century, Idyllwild had not a single church. There was simply no population base to support a church organization. Despite its 1920s boom, the village remained a summer colony. The 1930 census lists barely three dozen…
Recently, as a board was wrapping up business for the year, I felt a deep appreciation for everyone at the table. They are all volunteers, donating their time and energy to make sure the organization is on the right track. They ensure that policies are consistent with the mission, and that budgets and balance sheets…
Archie wished upon his star, and he found his forever human during the Christmas Tree Lighting event. It was meant to be, Archie. He walked up and chose his human. We will always love you and paws up to you. Introducing Lima Bean. Young, under a year, male Chi/Jack Russell-mix. Just a love bug. He…
