70 years ago – 1950Because of the increasing mountain population and the heavier downstream needs, it was estimated that the community would soon need an another 7 billion gallons of water. 65 years ago – 1955After receiving a $4,000 appropriation for campground improvement, District Ranger John Gilman, U.S. Forest Service, began planning an improvement program,…
Dear editor:In my opinion, the most important role of a local newspaper in our democratic society is to share community service information and foster transparent dialogue among residents, public agencies, businesses and nonprofit groups. Although that dialogue is sometimes negative, as has recently been the case with the Idyllwild Water District, it is reassuring when…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF cats learned how hot pavement will burn a dog’s paws just as it burns a human’s feet. (All cats are splayed about the cattery and ARF office.)Whiskers: Oh my gosh, is it hot!Sadie: I think I’ve melted.Pepper: I’m certainly glad that we are indoors, enjoying some…
70 years ago – 1950A new attraction at the Labor Day carnival was Zeke’s hayride. A team of six horses pulled the wagon and took children on free rides. 65 years ago – 1955After a cool summer, September arrived with a blazing 96 degrees. 60 years ago – 1960Joe and Leona McGaugh sold the Idyllwild…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF cats met ARF’s two newest kittens. Sadie: Let me guess … the kittens were adopted. Whiskers: Easy come, easy go. Pepper: Holy catnip! Kittens certainly don’t last long around here. Sadie: So, is it safe to say that ARF now has no kittens and no dogs?…
70 years ago – 1950Angling in the area had never been so good. More than 9,000 catchable-sized trout had been planted in lakes Hemet and Fulmor. 65 years ago – 1955The Idyllwild Fire Protection District’s educational program was very effective. This year, the number of fire losses on the Hill was fewer than the year…
Testing! Testing! Testing! That’s what the experts say is necessary to move the country back to normalcy. Almost daily, local TV stations in New York City where I live run public service announcements urging viewers to get a test for COVID-19. Those announcements tell how to find a testing site and most point out that…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF cats met Oreo, the new ARF dog.Whiskers: Lots of excitement this past week.Sadie: Got that right. Oreo went to his forever home after several potential guardians met him.Pepper: Both Oreo and the family are very lucky.Sadie: And kittens! Did you hear about the whirlwind of kittens?Pepper:…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF cats discussed the services offered by ARF to pet guardians. Whiskers: Well, here we are. Sadie: Yep. Just us adult cats and one beautiful gray kitten. Pepper: And that kitten is so darling! I cannot believe he is still here. Sadie: I hope he is…
70 years ago – 1950 Les Selander was directing a Western film in Idyllwild with “so many cowhands in jingling spurs clomping through the village.” 65 years ago – 1955 At Dutton’s Corner Store in Fern Valley, 3 pounds of tomatoes were being sold for 19 cents. 60 years ago – 1960 Despite a move…
