70 years ago – 1949 The newly formed lake on the Banning-Idyllwild Highway was officially named Lake Fulmor in honor of Alex C. Fulmor, county planning commissioner and surveyor whose mission and ingenuity played a prominent part in the realization of the highway. 65 years ago – 1954 Desert Sun School held commencement exercises for…
Piano concert: Antoinette Perry, William Wellborn and Douglas Ashcraft Sunday, June 9 Lowman Concert Hall, Idyllwild Arts Ccmpus
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the ARF cats wanted to celebrate ARF’s 25th anniversary. Indie: I heard the 25th anniversary celebration was really fun. Wish we could have gone. Zeus: Now, Indie, what would we have done at a human party? Heavenly Whiskers: I know! We could have wooed the party goers…
Editor’s note: Jack felt compelled to tell you this story of Floyd so here it is. Back in 2008, Becky and I needed a cat. We live out of town a good ways, surrounded by forest, and we had mice. Our golden retriever-mix, Buddy, wasn’t much of a mouser. I think they’d have to be…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the ARF cats were confused by the sunshine! Thomas: Everyone is still here. Darn it! No adoptions. Zeus: Even though we did have some visitors. The yard sale was pretty busy. Heavenly Whiskers: And now the ARF volunteers are busy getting ready to celebrate ARF’s 25th anniversary!…
70 years ago – 1949 Thirty campsites were being installed at Lake Fulmor. 65 years ago – 1954 Building permits is- sued on the Hill were at a record high. 60 years ago – 1959 In a freak accident, Lily Rock claimed its first victim in more than 24 years. Daniel Guiner, 23, a Cal…
Editor: Both Caltrans and the California Highway Patrol are integral parts maintaining our safety and ability to travel across our mountain roads. When service becomes compromised, everyone must step up to the plate, commuters included. The facts are simple. Our roads began falling apart long before Valentines Day, with repairs happening only when the collapsed…
70 years ago – 1949 Although there was snow along the shoreline of Hidden Lake, the lake itself was bone dry. There was speculation that a sharp earthquake during the winter opened a crack and drained off the water. 65 years ago – 1954 Ana Mary Elliott headed an Izaak Walton League committee dedicated to…
Sadie: It’s so bright out here! What’s up? Thomas: Silly Sadie. That’s sunshine. Zeus: Haven’t seen much of that lately, and the wet weather postponed the ARF yard sale to this weekend. Heavenly Whiskers: So, hopefully, a lot of people will come to shop and stop in to meet us. Sadie: I think they’d better…
Editor: With another rash of break-ins hitting our town, I feel the need to share our family’s experience with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. I question not only its commitment to protecting our community, but the training and judgment of men and women who have the authority to kill us. In another letter to the…
