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 Legion Post 800 held a turkey shoot at the Idyllwild Rifle and Pistol Club near Mountain Center. 55 years ago – 1959 Golfers were testing…
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 Cafe was ablaze. Chuck turned in the alarm and Bunny Brown, on the switchboard, called Bill Price and the firefighters. 60 years ago – 1954 Forest Service Ranger John…
This is the best Thanksgiving ever. Sally, our pittie that has been in foster care for almost four years to the date, has found her soul mate. The connection could only mean one thing for Sally. She waited for this and finally is home forever. The last kitten dropped off on the front porch is…
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 that, a shower curtain or a small tent should work out fine. Q. What size pearls should a woman wear? -Adell, Pismo Beach A. The traditional answer is the…
65 years ago – 1949 Work was progressing on the first building of the Idyllwild School of Music and the Arts, with Clarence Bischof as contractor. 60 years ago – 1954 The first rain of the season finally arrived on Nov. 11. 55 years ago – 1959 The mysterious X Disease, which attacked…
Q. I have a shirt with a missing button. The only button I have to replace it has two holes, whereas the rest of the buttons on the shirt have four holes. Is it OK to replace a four-hole button with a two-hole button? – Dale, Valle Vista A. It depends upon the position…
Boomer just can’t believe he has lived at ARF for more than a year now. His birthday is Feb. 27, and even though he is almost 2 years old, he still is a playful, mischievous kitty. He has bravely said goodbye to his brothers and sisters, and has had to take matters into his own…
Greetings from the James Reserve. In the first installment of our column, we introduced the James Reserve and promised further “peeks into the natural world” in future columns. In thinking what this first “peek” should be, I have decided on mountain lions. I decided this because I have studied them for many years and as…
Q. When should the tags be taken off new clothes? -Wally, Escondido A. You can’t take the tags off right away or people won’t know you’re wearing new clothes. The exception is that long, clear strip that says “EXTRA LARGE” on it 12 times. You should pull that one off or it will look like…
Dr Know It All can answer any of your questions. He just happens to know everything. Dr Know It All selects a few letters from readers to answer each week. Readers should feel free to mail the doctor a question at the Town Crier (becky@towncrier.com). The doctor remains anonymous. Dear Dr Know It All:…
