70 years ago – 1951Gary Cooper was vacationing at the Idyllwild Inn. 65 years ago – 1956“George the barber” at the Idyllwild Inn was advertising his services with the slogan, “All the latest krazy kuts, also something subdued for pops.” 60 years ago – 1961Jon Gnagy, an artist known for giving televised drawing lessons, was…
Dismayed Dear editor:I was very dismayed to see that you devoted an entire half-page to David Greene’s Op-ed on the COVID vaccine. Like Dr. Greene, I am neither an epidemiologist nor a bio-medical researcher, so when I read his scary allegations about the vaccine I wanted to know more. I went to the sources he…
70 years ago – 1951The first services were held in the new Idyllwild Community Presbyterian Church. 65 years ago – 1956The Idyllwild County Water District took over the Idyllwild Water Company. Meanwhile, the election of the proposed Pine Cove County Water District was set by county supervisors. 60 years ago – 1961Eleanor Park, also known…
Pepper: Big, big news!Whiskers: Oh boy! What is it?Pepper: Our office cat Ellie has found her forever home, right here on the mountain.Stevie: I also heard that Miss Kitty has also found a forever home!Pepper: You are correct and there is even more good news. Krissy the dog has also gone to her forever family.Whiskers:…
Last week in Days of Our Nine Lives, the ARF cats talked about shopping and adopting.Pepper: You know, it’s getting a bit crowded in here.Whiskers: Why do you say that?Ellie: If it’s what I heard, there are two more adult cats in the cattery.Miss Kitty: I saw them. They are handsome!Ellie: Yes they are. Their…
70 years ago – 1951Idyllwild Inn opened the Pine Terrace for outdoor dining. 65 years ago – 1956More than 100 townsfolk gathered at Town Hall to enjoy a potluck supper in the newly completed basement, constructed by volunteers. 60 years ago – 1961Flush toilets were installed at Hurkey Creek campground. 55 years ago – 1966After…
Q. When should the tags be taken off new clothes?-Wally, Escondido A. You can’t take the tags off right away or people won’t know you’re wearing new clothes. The exception is that long strip that says “EXTRA LARGE” on it 12 times. You should pull that one off or it will look like you’re bragging….
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the ARF cats talked about kittens and adoptions.Pepper: Those little kittens are getting so cute! I love watching them play.Whiskers: They are adorable and I’ve heard that Elwyn has been spoken for.Ellie: That is such good news!Miss Kitty: Maybe the other two will find forever families, especially…
Idyllwild Garden ClubContributed Elizabeth Butterfield will be presenting a program on Fairy Gardens at the Idyllwild Garden Club meeting at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 1.The meeting will begin at 1 p.m. at the Butterfield Amphitheater below Strawberry Creek Plaza. Guests are welcome.Butterfield will do demonstrations and have trinkets, plants and containers available. Attendees may bring…
70 years ago – 1951Sportland, in the village center, put up umbrella tables outside by the pool. 65 years ago – 1956Seven students graduated from Idyllwild Elementary School: Gary Bischof, Janet Froehlich, Dianne Granger, Diane Hunt, Marianne McConnell, Linda Michelsen and Carolyn Waltrip. 60 years ago – 1961A new state park trail was being built…
