Oh, sweet Bobby McGee, if only you could tell us your story. Were you born with the physical challenges that you bear with such grace and good humor? Did someone literally kick you out into the streets because they couldn’t understand you — or didn’t have the small measure of patience it takes to love you?
60 years ago – 1951 The Chamber of Commerce, working on a community recreation program, was raffling off a brand new Chevrolet to raise money for Town Hall. 55 years ago – 1956 The first tour of mountain homes was sponsored by the Idyllwild Community Church Guild. Among the tour homes were Florence Schisler’s Hi…
One of the best ways to enjoy our mountain this time of year is a summer camping trip. I would encourage everyone to dust off those old packs and head out to experience our mountain habitat in its full glory.
Four paws up to Max, the husky/shepherd mix, now known as Luke. Luke has found his forever home, and is said to be living the life of “Riley.” Speaking of Riley, she is still searching for her forever home. Young and full of energy, this shepherd mix would love a day filled with walks, hikes,…
60 years ago – 1951 Residents reported ice one morning when the temperature dropped to the 30s. 55 years ago – 1956 About 300 people jammed Town Hall to vote on zoning for the Idyllwild area. After a stormy discussion, a zoning plan was adopted by a 5-to-1 majority. 50 years ago – 1961 Bids…
The time has come to speak of Ernest Maxwell. In my reading of Idyllwild’s history, he stands among three visionaries from successive generations, each a new arrival here, who emerge as shapers of the village we know today. In 1889, observing the horde of summer campers attracted to Strawberry Valley after the road from Hemet…
A grantor recently asked us for our strategic plan. Since we have never done a formal strategic plan, we decided this was a good time to go through the process and create a useful one (i.e., one that does not sit on the shelf). We decided to work on the plan this summer and fall….
By Mimi and Hootch Every morning, she would be there to greet you in the kitchen at the ARF house. Not a vocal cat, but her eyes said it all. She sat very calmly, sometimes nestled in a basket on the counter, just observing with a sleepy grin. Marlena became known as “kitchen cat,” and…
60 years ago – 1951 A county road crew installed sidewalks and curbs downtown. 55 years ago – 1956 Actress Marjorie Main, best known for her role as “Ma Kettle,” bought a lot on Dickenson Road. 50 years ago – 1961 A touch of the Old West livened the 4th of July weekend as ropers…
60 years ago – 1951 Inie Wilson, now probably Idyllwild’s oldest resident, was in charge of Town Hall maintenance. 55 years ago – 1956 Pine Cove residents voted to form the Pine Cove County Water District. 50 years ago – 1961 Ernie Maxwell presented a program called “Some Fun in the Outdoors,” as part of…
