In our every day lives of texting, Twitter, Instagram and Angry Birds, we often don’t take the time to peel our eyes away from our iPhones and notice the amazing natural world around us. The modern media tends to over-dramatize being a part of your natural environment as a major effort. While Mother Nature can…
65 years ago – 1949 The Lucks, who manned the community telephone switchboard, figured the average number of calls serviced daily during the summer was 1,800. 60 years ago – 1954 The Idyllwild School term opened with 166 pupils, a 20-percent increase over the previous year. 55 years ago – 1959 Bow and arrow expert…
65 years ago – 1949 The Chamber of Commerce reported a profit from its Gold Rush celebration at Town Hall. 60 years ago – 1954 Playing at the Rustic Theatre was “Betrayed,” starring Clark Gable and Lana Turner. 55 years ago – 1959 The U.S. Forest Service announced the reactivation of the Thomas…
She’s all ears — mixed in with a lot of love, obedience and fun in such a small package. Tammy, also known as Billie Jean, is a 5- to 6-year-old min-pin. She’s good with cats and other dogs, and on the leash. And she absolutely loves car rides. Could you share your space with this…
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:…
65 years ago – 1949 Dorothy Lewis was back from a visit to Bamako, Republic of Mali, Africa, where her son was working. 60 years ago – 1954 A power blackout over the holiday weekend lasted from 1:35 p.m. Saturday to 12:05 a.m. Sunday. Gasoline pumps wouldn’t work and the Rustic Theatre had to…
Seventy-six is an attractive number, especially in the United States. It brings up the Declaration of Independence (1776), or perhaps the 76 trombones Professor Harold Hill wanted the town folk to imagine in “The Music Man.” But for us at the Fire Safe Council, 76 refers to the current number of houses that have been…
Saunders Meadow has supported educational programs for the past 70 years, but its varied history reaches back far earlier than the 1940s. Thanks in part to recent research by my Idyllwild Area Historical Society colleague, Dr. Robert Reyes, a more complete story is emerging. Space will allow me to sketch only a general outline….
It was those amazing eyes, Wally, and your charm that helped you wiggle right into your new owner’s arms. Paws up for Wally and his new digs. And it looks like Lily and Lulu are in their forever homes, too. So that leaves Mr. Archie all alone and wondering, “What about me?” Archie is learning…
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:…
