By Janice Murasko Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF cats and kittens talked about Lilac’s adoption. Harley: Another announcement! Katnis was adopted, and she now has the perfect home. Pepper: Woohoo! That is such good news. Maybe it portends well for the rest of us. Phil: Oh, that is a good thought….
The prospects of the Labor Day holiday weekend always bode well for the Idyllwild area, regardless of ever-changing weather patterns and the ever-increasing plethora of yard sales and other outdoor activities. To this mixture of community togetherness, the joint coordinators of the Manhattan Chamber Players, Luke Fleming and Brendan Speltz, both dedicated musicians as well…
75 years ago – 1948 “Don’t look for the Town Crier next week,” advised the editor. “We’re skipping every other week to do our winter chores.” 70 years ago – 1953 The Marais-Miranda folk opera “African Heartbeat” premiered at the Bowman, but the weather was so cold the audience huddled in blankets. 65 years ago…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF cats and kittens listened to ARF dog Paul discuss his perfect adopter. Harley: I have good news to share. Phil: Let me guess. It’s an adoption? Lilac: Right! Paul has been adopted and will be a member of a perfect family. Rosy: That’s great news! Katnis:…
75 years ago – 1948 The PTA raised $150 at its first Hill social event. 70 years ago – 1953 The thunderstorm that drenched Idyllwild proceeded northward, leaving 300 lightning strikes in the Six Rivers National Forest. 65 years ago – 1958 Charlotte Gorzny, an eager youthful reader, read 47 books to top all other…
By Janice Murasko Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF cats and kittens welcomed new ARF dog Paul. Harley: I hope you’re all here. I have asked Paul to tell us all what kind of human he hopes to adopt. Phil: That sounds great. Paul: Thank you Harley. Let me tell you about…
75 years ago – 1948 At long last, a suitable place was found for a mountain branch of the county library — a small building on the Fern Valley Lodge property. Volunteer librarians were being sought. 70 years ago – 1953 Sierra Club members of the rock-climbing division again tackled Tahquitz Rock. Several new routes…
By Janice Murasko Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF cats and kittens complimented each other, knowing they would soon be adopted. Harley: Aren’t you all so happy that you live in a safe, indoor location? Phil: No kidding. After experiencing the storm from inside the ARF cattery, I’m even more glad to…
75 years ago – 1948 A Christmas fire at the dump caught many firemen in their Sunday-go-to-meeting clothes. Swede Pitt tramped among the the burning debris in a starched white shirt and his best pants rolled to the knees. 70 years ago – 1953 Hope Bell, librarian, reported that circulation in the local library doubled…
By Janice Murasko Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF cats discussed Santa’s visits. Atlas: Happy New Year everyone! Phil: Thank you, Atlas! It’s difficult to believe that it is already 2023. Atlas: We have a special reason to celebrate. ARF has two new dogs. Harley: Fabulous! Are they the ones coming into…
