70 years ago – 1947 Fifty 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….
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” a new cat and three new dogs were introduced. Little Girl: I suppose you all are looking to me, the new office cat, to give you the latest news. Tinkerbell: We are. What is it? Little Girl: We have been over-run with kittens, six of ’em! George:…
By Jack Clark Fashion Advisor Q. My husband always tucks his shirt into his pants … even Hawaiian and African shirts. I think this looks goofy. How can I cure him of this? — Barb, Pine Cove A. Sew the bottom hem of each shirt to the outside of a pair of his pants, all…
By Callie Wight Nothing in this article is meant to be medical advice. Please consult your own healthcare provider. Some info below taken from: www.emedicinehealth.com/narcotic_abuse/article_em.htm https://drugfree.org/resources/ http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/287790-overview I am sure you’ve heard the buzz going around about opioid addiction or opioid use disorder. First, sharing helping resources on the Hill, Mary Morse, executive director of…
Editor: For you to know why, I have to take you back to my school years in Germany. I spent every summer vacation from school in a little village with my aunt, uncle and two cousins. There was no war, just good times, times I will never forget — such as picking mushrooms in the…
Editor: Just received the July 27 issue that includes your column “Out Loud.” I am a voracious reader of print media, including the peerless Town Crier. There are no equals that I’ve seen in my travels or libraries. While financial difficulties for the printed media are well known, it is shocking when it comes close…
Editor: After a summer of travels, we sat down to get caught up on the news from home, by reading the Town Crier, of course. So much happens on our delightful Hill that we love to keep up with: student successes at Idyllwild School and the Idyllwild Arts Academy, community meetings, sports events, art shows,…
Editor: This cute town could be even nicer if everyone who walked around town picked up one piece of trash. What happened to the sign that said “America’s Cleanest Forest?” Could we please tidy up this town? Mim Andrews Idyllwild
70 years ago – 1947 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 fires were easily contained. 65 years ago – 1952 The Rev. and Mrs. Dilworth, back from 12 years in…
For the past three weeks in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the cast of characters were introduced to fans. George: Everyone gather around! We had a new cat come in, but here is the biggest news. Bobbie found a forever home, and so did Audrey! Tinkerbell: I thought it was kind of quiet around here….
