By Janice MuraskoLast week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the ARF cats discussed Rio’s adoption and the fate of the litter of kittens.Phil: It was a quiet week.Harley: It was. It seemed especially quiet after the holiday weekend.Phil: Have all the kittens been spoken for?Carmel: I haven’t! I’m still waiting for my forever family…
75 years ago – 1947A wave of ladybugs buzzed through the village, coming out of hibernation. Somebody proposed an annual village lottery on the date the yearly flight would take place. 70 years ago – 1952The Froehlichs were readying their new Rustic Theatre for a mid-June opening. Promised features included “a sloping floor, loge seats…
Dear editor:I’m as surprised as you may be, but I feel moved to offer kudos to Southern California Edison.Over the last few years, SCE has proactively sent numerous convoys up the Hill to repair or replace aging, inadequate equipment. Although this has meant frequent scheduled interruptions in service, it has also resulted in a sharp…
By Janice MuraskoLast week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the ARF cats welcomed a litter of kittens.Phil: Adoption news!Harley: Clearly, it wasn’t us.Phil: Right, but it is still good! Sadie was adopted, but that leaves Pepper still looking for her forever family.Whiskers: And I’ve heard there is another new ARF dog.Phil: You are so…
75 years ago – 1947Idyllwild’s first switch-board was installed at the home of Jess Brown. When prodded for comment, Jess said, “Just don’t have anybody phone anybody before 9:30 Sunday morning.” 65 years ago – 1957May was headed for the wettest on record, with 4.54 inches of rain and snow recorded for the month. Season’s…
Dear editor:Now that Idyllwild is stuck with countless short-term rentals (STRs), here’s what we locals can do going forward.I just met a wonderful person who was staying across the street at an STR. I shared with them contact information for a friend who has an STR up the street with whom they just booked their…
By Janice MuraskoLast week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the ARF cats talked about adoptions.Phil: Wow! More big news!Harley: OK, who was adopted now?Phil: The puppy Willie has a new home, and there sort of were two adoptions, and sort of five new kittens.Whiskers: Huh? I don’t get it.Phil: So ARF took in five…
STRs need density restriction Dear editor:Editor’s note: This letter also was sent to the Riverside County Planning Department.As you are aware, the short-term rental (STR) situation in Idyllwild/Pine Cove is getting more and more out of control because every community that can is either highly restricting STRs or banning them altogether.I live on Marion Ridge…
70 years ago – 1952Work began on a new bridge across Strawberry Creek at Fern Valley Corners, replacing a 25-year-old wooden structure. 65 years ago – 1957It was the wettest May anyone could remember. The season’s total rain and snowfall was 5 inches below normal, but late rains and snows were extremely beneficial as summer…
By Janice MuraskoLast week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the ARF cats talked about catios.Phil: Did any of you see the new cat Rusty?Harley: Yes, but not for long. He was here, now he’s gone!Phil: Right. What happened?Whiskers: You silly boys! Rusty came in and was adopted almost immediately.Phil: What a lucky cat! I…
