Admit it, you’re lost. It’s a scary feeling, especially if you’ve been out for more than one day, even more so if you have hurt yourself badly enough that you can’t travel far. In addition to your 10 essentials and adequate preparation for your trip, here’s a (not comprehensive) list of some goodies that might…
65 years ago – 1948 Directors of the Idyllwild Chamber of Commerce voted to “reforest” the San Jacinto Mountains with Sequoia Giganteas. 60 years ago – 1953 Idyllwild Beauty Shop advertised, “Fall tints for your tresses,” offering tint colors “maple red,” “oakleaf russet” and “alder grey.” 55 years ago – 1958 Dr. Max…
This week you are again challenged to identify the particular spot depicted in this Hill photograph. It might be the exterior of a building or surrounding grounds of a commercial, governmental or nonprofit premises, or a public place in Idyllwild, Pine Cove, Fern Valley or Mountain Center. The prize is tickets to the Rustic Theatre,…
Roof replacement going well … News about the Mountain Community’s Fire Safe Council’s reroofing program has appeared in this column before, but now that it is in full swing I think it’s worth going over in more detail. What with the Affordable Care Act web site working so poorly, I thought it a good time…
65 years ago – 1948 Halloween passed without a major mishap. One prankster painted white ribs on all the horses at the stables. 60 years ago – 1953 In the first official survey of bighorn sheep in the mountains, 141 were observed. 55 years ago – 1958 Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Carman…
This week you are again challenged to identify the particular spot depicted in this Hill photograph. It might be the exterior of a building or surrounding grounds of a commercial, governmental or nonprofit premises, or a public place in Idyllwild, Pine Cove, Fern Valley or Mountain Center. The prize is tickets to the Rustic Theatre,…
By Mimi and Hooch ARF’s Search and Rescue team members earned their badges this week. Reunited were Lilly, Daisy, Dudley, Anikia, Ochorra, Bruno and Cece. Four paws up to you, as you have become such a needed community addition. Ladybug is on to a new adventure with her forever human, and the diva of the…
65 years ago – 1948 Sen. William Knowland, an overnight guest at the Idyllwild Inn, met formally with Hill residents to discuss local affairs. 60 years ago – 1953 Ladies of the American Legion Auxiliary met to sew gift projects for the Veterans Hospital. 55 years ago – 1958 The Rotary Club announced…
By Jack Clark Contest judge This week you are again challenged to identify the particular spot depicted in this Hill photograph. It might be the exterior of a building or surrounding grounds of a commercial, governmental or nonprofit premises, or a public place in Idyllwild, Pine Cove, Fern Valley or Mountain Center. The prize…
Left: Ground is broken on a location for the new Idyllwild Library sometime in the 1960s at Fern Valley Corners. File photo 65 years ago – 1948 Pine Cove purchased a siren to install at Hoffman’s place. It was to be a means of calling people to the scene in case of emergency. 60 years…
