The post office has long been a favorite spot for locals to see friends, spread information and gossip, and hold impromptu conferences. A 1922 photo shows 10 people and a dog clustered out front next to a huge table and chairs made of granite chunks and log sections. A 1940s photo shows a waiting line…
65 years ago – 1949 A crew of 70 RKO people descended on the Idyllwild Inn. They were to shoot location scenes for a Tim Holt western. Along with the troupe came Holt’s favorite palomino, Lightning. 60 years ago – 1954 The biggest angling crowd on record came to the mountain for the opening of…
Here’s what going on at the library this coming week: From 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, Maria Reyes teaches her weekly Spanish language class for home-schoolers. The lessons are designed for kids, but everyone is welcome. Also on Wednesday, from 2 to 3 p.m., Idyllwild Library’s monthly book club meets. This month’s…
Have you ever asked yourself … Why do pines have both big and teeny, tiny cones? The answer lies in the basic biology of pine tree reproduction. Every conifer tree species produces male and female cones (usually both on the same tree). The male cones start out small and stay small, usually going pretty much…
This is the first in a series of editorial articles explaining the major provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act, California’s local-government open-meeting laws. This week’s article addresses some of the more basic questions and answers. The “Ralph M. Brown Act” is the official statutory name for California Government Code sections 54950 through 54963. These…
65 years ago – 1949 The Glenn Froehlichs announced that the Rustic Theatre would open starting May 1. 60 years ago – 1954 New benches for Town Hall’s campfire area were under construction. Almost $2,000 was available for the project. 55 years ago – 1959 The Izaak Walton League was planning a major…
Can it get any cuter than this? ARF didn’t get Easter flowers this year. Instead, we got a black, fluffy Papillion/Chihuahua/cocker-mix. And so we named her Lily. She is about 6 months old and already earning As, in the form of treats, of course, in puppy training school. She loves to walk, is good in…
Here’s what’s going on at the library this coming week: From 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays, April 23 and 30, Maria Reyes teaches her weekly Spanish language class for home-schoolers. The whole community is welcome. Also on Wednesday, April 23, from 3 to 4:30 p.m., Saffron presents art projects for children ages 6 to…
Hey … it’s Ethel with a big smile. But where’s Fred? Oh, Fred was adopted? Yea and high five to you, Fred, for being on your best behavior. He is now in the best forever and ever home. Ethel was absolutely fine with it all, even though she didn’t get to go, too. Ethel is…
65 years ago – 1949 The new school building, housing second- through seventh-grades, was being readied for an open house. 60 years ago – 1954 Parents and PTA members voted to recommend that seventh-grade students be sent to Hemet Junior High School the next year on a one-year trial basis. 55 years ago…
