70 years ago – 1950 By Feb. 15, the season’s total rainfall was 20 inches. The snow line was above 6,500 feet, and the weather was warm. 65 years ago – 1955 An Idyllwild Inn cabin was badly damaged in a fire. A bucket of cleaning fluid and a throw rug left near a floor…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the cats welcomed Sparky and Olive. Sparky: Hey Bear! Have you heard that Olive the Chinese Crested was adopted last Saturday? Bear: That’s great! Sparky: And we hope to see her from time to time as she is with her forever mom in Garner Valley. Bear: Any…
70 years ago – 1950 In order to share responsibility for Town Hall, various organizations were planning to put on benefits for upkeep of the community building. 65 years ago – 1955 Fire Chief Bill Price reported that 13 fire alarms, of which six required no action, had been answered in the previous year. 60…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the cats welcomed Sparky and Olive. Bear: Hey Sparky. Any adoptions last week? Sparky: Sadly, no. I was hoping to be in a forever home by now. Bear: In only one week? You are optimistic! Sparky: Maybe I am. I mean, I wowed every human who came…
By Trudy LiebermanCommunity Health News Service We know too well the cost of American health care keeps rising as far as the eye can see. In 1995 health care accounted for 13.4% of GDP and in 2018 it consumed 17.7%. It is projected to rise even more. Despite all the talk about how they should…
70 years ago – 1950 County road crews were widening Circle Drive so snow could be pushed back further. 65 years ago – 1955 Locals were told to “stop shoveling and enjoy it” on Idyllwild sledding day at the Halona Lodge hill. 60 years ago – 1960 The Lions Club unfurled its new American flag,…
70 years ago – 1950 Plans for the new Community Church were being drawn up. 65 years ago – 1955 The Rustic Theatre was playing “Cattle Queen of Montana,” starring Barbara Stanwyck and Ronald Reagan. 60 years ago – 1960 Temperatures in Idyllwild hit a five-year low. Idyllwild Dairy reported a reading of 5 degrees….
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the cats met the four new ARF kittens. Bear: I heard we had some adoptions this last week. Zeus: As did I! Lady Bug and Cricket found their forever families! Sadie: I am so not surprised. Skeeter: It is true. That leaves only Firefly and me. Zeus:…
70 years ago – 1950 One hundred cars were hung up on the icy Hurkey Creek grade. A spot check revealed that only one car in 10, on the Pines-to-Palms Highway, carried chains. 65 years ago – 1955 Among snow lovers who flocked to the Hill were Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. 60 years ago…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the cats welcomed four new ARF kittens. Bear: Quiet week, huh? Zeus: It was. Sadly, no adoptions, which really surprises me. The new kittens are really adorable. Sadie: I’ll say they are! They are over-the-top friendly. Whiskers: A little girl played with them on Sunday and they…
