Past Tense: December 11, 2014
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...
Before Out Time: Churches eventually become part of Idyllwild …
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...
Fire and Forest: Many thanks to boards …
Recently, as a board was wrapping up business for the year, I felt a deep appreciation for everyone at the table. They are all...
Creature Corner: December 4, 2014
Archie wished upon his star, and he found his forever human during the Christmas Tree Lighting event. It was meant to be, Archie....
Past Tense: December 4, 2014
65 years ago - 1949
Pete Hibbert passed away. He had been the lookout atop Tahquitz Peak for many years.
60 years ago - 1954
The American...
Past Tense: November 27, 2014
65 years ago - 1949
“Red,” Chuck and Mary Roberts’ dog, was a hero. His persistent barking at 2 a.m. alerted Chuck that the Cedars...
Creature Corner: November 27, 2014
This is the best Thanksgiving ever. Sally, our pittie that has been in foster care for almost four years to the date, has found...
Fashion Jack: Thanksgiving attire and pearls
Q. I’m going to three Thanksgiving dinners this year. What should I wear?
-Bertha, Banning
A. An XXXL muumuu would be a good idea. Failing...
Past Tense: November 20, 2014
65 years ago - 1949
Work was progressing on the first building of the Idyllwild School of Music and the Arts, with Clarence Bischof as...
Fashion Jack: Buttons and wedges …
Q. I have a shirt with a missing button. The only button I have to replace it has two holes, whereas the rest of...