By Janice MuraskoLast week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” new ARF cats played a dog safety game.Phil: Since we reviewed dog safety in the summer, I think it’s time for a review of cat safety.Atlas: I’m ready. This is more up our alley.Phil: Multiple choice: Which are signs of heatstroke in cats?a. Pantingb. Lethargyc….
75 years ago – 1947August rainfall was already 3.72 inches. Average for the whole month in recent years had been running 1.23 inches.• • •Lightning struck more than 80 times in this section of the national forest during an August thunderstorm. Only five of the strikes, however, turned into fires. Because of the dampness, all…
The Rev. Anne Cox Bailey will give a free Ponder Anew Seminar from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28, at Town Hall. In 2006, Bailey’s mother Arlene died of what turned out to be Frontotemporal Dementia, following one of the worst-case progressions she has ever encountered. At the hands of doctors, officials and trusted…
Ordinance 927.1 Dear Supervisor Perez:I would like to point out the reasons that great urgency is required by you to insist that Idyllwild-Pine Cove receive the same treatment that was so strongly suggested by your counterpart Supervisor Washington regarding Temecula Valley during your last board meeting regarding changes to the 927.1 ordinance pertaining to short-term…
By Janice MuraskoLast week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” new ARF cats had fun creating a poem.Phil: Let’s continue to have fun, OK?Atlas: Yes! I love having fun.Phil: Of course, you’re a kitten. Let’s see who can win the dog summer safety quiz.Buffie: Dog? But we’re cats!Phil: But everyone should know how to care…
75 years ago – 1947Idyllwild School faced a crisis. There wasn’t enough room to accommodate the anticipated enrollment of 125 kids.• • •“Alexander’s Ragtime Band,” starring Tyronne Power, Don Ameche and Alice Faye, was luring customers to the Rustic Theatre. 70 years ago – 1952More than 100 people from Monogram Studios invaded Idyllwild to film…
By Janice MuraskoLast week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” new ARF cats greeted Buffie, the newest member of the feline family.Phil: The weather, except for the loud thunder, has been so very nice!Atlas: You are correct, Phil. What could be better?Phil: Oh, finding a forever home for each of us?Buffie: That would certainly be…
75 years ago – 1947Fern Valley Garage advertised “Expert Repair Service, Greeting Cards, Gift Wrappings.”• • •Electric power was on its way to Pine Cove. Plans for a line from the Idyllwild Substation had been started prior to the war but were curtailed because of shortages. 70 years ago – 1952“Tony Beaver,” a light opera…
Insurance may not allow STRs Dear Mr. Jones and Riverside County supervisors:I very much appreciate the significant efforts the county has been making to revisit and improve short-term rental (STR) policies. Bravo. Our family has had a presence in Idyllwild for four generations, and the street on which our current home is located has become…
By Janice MuraskoLast week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” new ARF cats discussed reasons they will make great furever family members.Phil: Believe it or not, we have another new cat.Atlas: And I’ve been her roommate. She is such a sweetheart, and her name is Buffie.Phil: I thought I saw a new cat!Buffie: (entering the…
