65 years ago – 1948 Town Crier raised its annual subscription rate to $2.50. The paper was biweekly except during summer, when it was published every week. 60 years ago – 1953 A new business opening in Fern Valley Corners was Bill Francisco’s Professional Pharmacy. 55 years ago – 1958 A variety show at Town…
Reunited this week for a total of three times was Mugsy. And Ellie was also reunited with her very worried humans. The newest fur babies are about 7 weeks old, and soon will be ready to bring laughter to your home, including five grays — three females and two males. Two black kitties are sister…
Heartworm is a parasitic roundworm that is transmitted to certain animals (dogs, cats, ferrets and coyotes, for example) only through the bite of an infected mosquito. An uninfected mosquito can bite an already-infected animal and then spread it to other animals it subsequently bites. It takes seven months from the bite for the heartworm to…
65 years ago – 1948 A cold wave caused temperatures to drop to 23 degrees. 60 years ago – 1953 Woodland Park Manor held an open house, inviting the community to inspect its completely furnished units. Accommodation rates were $10 to $15 per couple. 55 years ago – 1958 Ernie Maxwell’s mother, Maude Maxwell, was…
Yay for Riley, our Lab mix. You are officially in your forever and ever home with the best mom and dad. We will always hold an extra special place in our hearts for you at ARF and with the many volunteers who know and love you. Paws up to you, and keep up the good…
The Idyllwild community and the campus have a unique symbiotic relationship which truly takes a village to be successful. Good news for Idyllwild residents who are art aficionados. Now’s the perfect time to nurture your creative side. The Idyllwild Arts Summer Program is offering full-time residents of Idyllwild, Pine Cove and Anza a 50 percent…
Reunited this week were Reno, Noodles, who by the way found a skunk, and Sully. Joie finally came home on her own. Yay. Shannon, our Chihuahua, has been adopted to her forever home. And Clarence, our comedian Siamese mix, will be bringing laughter to his forever home also. We miss you both. The name says…
65 years ago – 1948 Plans were being made for The Wild Idle Days celebration to be held in July. 60 years ago – 1953 Dick and Virginia Homan took over operation of the Hillbilly Variety Store while owner Edith Oliver recuperated from surgery. 55 years ago – 1958 Idyllwild’s first massage parlor was opened….
A year ago, I saw a cartoon with two people sitting across from each other at a table. One said, “I remember when we used to sit and talk about our problems over cigarettes and coffee. Now cigarettes and coffee ARE our problems.” The TV, internet and papers bombard us day and night with the…
Fire abating one’s property, or reducing the flammable vegetation around your house, is a very green activity. Of course, it is very good if you would like to lessen the risk of your house going up in flames and sending large amounts of toxins into the air and soil, but it is, happily, one of…
