75 years ago – 1947Postmaster Harry Wendelken lamented, “There’s Idyllwilds all over the country, and all the mail for the other Idyllwilds comes to this station.” 70 years ago – 1952Wilma Chapman was conscientious about the change to standard time. She set her clock resolutely and hopped into bed. In the darkness of dawn, she…
10% cap on STRs, please Dear Editor:While most of the hard work is behind us, and the new short-term rental (STR) ordinance does have additional teeth, what we really need now is for the county supervisors to recognize and acknowledge that Idyllwild has by far the highest percentage of STRs in the county. We now…
By Janice MuraskoLast week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” new ARF cats discussed how to keep cats comfortable in cold, snowy weather.Phil: Let’s continue the game we were playing last week, but instead of how to keep cats warm, let’s talk about keeping dogs warm.Atlas: Great! People just have to know when it’s too…
70 years ago – 1952Extra game wardens were assigned to the mountains as deer season opened. A record crowd of hunters was anticipated. 65 years ago – 1957Don and Thelma Frey, Cay Long, Jim Long, Paul Voss, and Chuck and Jo Slaback completed training and qualified as ham radio operators. 60 years ago – 1962At…
Final push for local STR control Dear Editor:Every week the TC publishes the logs from the sheriff and fire departments. It’s called “News of Record” but I’ve always found it sadly lacking in detail. Well, if you’ve found those reports to be somewhat minimal, then here’s one report you can sink your teeth into.Sept. 3,…
By Janice MuraskoLast week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” new ARF cats welcomed new feline Newton.Phil: (singing) Happy days are here again!Atlas: Well, pretty much every day here is happy. What’s up?Phil: Candy was adopted! She is happily living in Pine Cove.Newton: Wow! And I barely got to know her.Buffie: But you have us.Newton:…
65 years ago – 1957Pine Dell Estates was a new development in town, just below the village on National Forest Highway [aka Highway 243]. 60 years ago – 1962It had been 75 days since the last measurable moisture. High temperature for the week was a sizzling 96 degrees.• • •With the new Sabin oral polio…
75 years ago – 1947Fifty people gathered at Dutch Flat to witness the christening of a well for the Idyllwild Water Company. At the first gush, cameras clicked and everyone clapped.• • •Eleanor Johnson had a project underway — to turn the circle in the center of town into a village park. 70 years ago…
By Janice Murasko Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” new ARF cats played a cat safety game.Phil: Oh, boy! We have a new member of our cattery!Atlas: Woo hoo! Tell us more.Phil: Everyone, meet Newton.Newton: Hi there! I am happy to be part of your ARF family.Buffie: As we are happy to have…
A new mayor Dear Editor:Wouldn’t it be great if the next Mayor Max could be a rescue/shelter dog? What a great statement that would make to our community and to all of the people the mayor will greet — not just in Idyllwild but also in other towns and venues.I’m sure there is a nice…
