By Janice MuraskoLast week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the ARF cats shared their brainstormed ways to get adopted.Phil: Well, we are all still here, unfortunately.Whiskers: I thought for sure after our adoption brainstorming at least one of us would be adopted.Don: Me too, Whiskers. Now what?Phil: Let’s get our minds off the fact…
Dear editor:My heart sank when I saw the front page of the TC, stating that the planning director of Riverside County has approved the construction of a three-story hotel in the middle of town.In a previous article (8-26-21) about said project, Brad Rechtfertig mentioned that there are many three-story homes in the area, but I…
Dear editor:Anti-Short Term Rental (STR) rhetoric in Idyllwild has reached a fever pitch. While excessive noise and disruptive parties certainly have a negative impact, some folk are spreading misinformation that goes far beyond disturbance or parking issues. These claims are often anecdotal and unsupported by data. One of the concerns, however, reflects a challenge in…
75 years ago – 1947The Chamber of Commerce announced that a deputy sheriff would be assigned to the area, and a new switchboard would be installed in the summer to handle 200 phones.• • •A University of Southern California movie crew photographed the Chamber meeting for a film dealing with the proposed Idyllwild Arts Foundation….
By Janice MuraskoLast week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the ARF cats shared their “adoption blues” with each other.Phil: I’m calling a meeting of the ARF cats, and of course Claire, our lone dog.Whiskers: I think everyone is here, including Claire.Don: What’s up, Phil?Phil: I thought maybe we could all put our heads together…
Q. Is cutting your own hair fashionable these days?-Elwood, Anza A. I just tried it myself. I concluded that a guy who cuts his own hair has a fool for a barber and a dope for a client. Q. I’m wearing a mask in public these days. How can I tell if it makes me…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the ARF cats greeted new cats Paisley and Lucy.Phil: Now that was a quiet weekend.Whiskers: Now that you mention it, yes it was.Don: I was hoping that one of us would find a home.Whiskers: True, and Claire still needs a place to call her own.Don: I just…
75 years ago – 1947There were 300 families living year-round in the area.• • •Art Morris and his county crew were busy widening Circle Drive.• • •Bob Hatch, Roy Bramblett, Paul Kemp and Harold Sanborn were joyful over the arrival of a red fire engine.• • •A “come-as-you-are” party was held at Fern Valley Lodge…
Dear editor:You have shown in your previous edition photos of overuse of garbage cans and the caption was “ . . . whether Idyllwild has the infrastructure to handle large numbers of visitors.”This does not come close to describing the situation in Idyllwild during snow days. There are so many cars and pickups coming up…
By Janice MuraskoLast week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the ARF cats visited with dogs Claire and Cookie.Phil: Everyone gather ‘round! I have news.Whiskers: Adoption?Don: Cookie was adopted! She is with a family right here on our mountain.Whiskers: Don! You stole Phil’s thunder! Regardless, I have news as well. ARF has two new cats.Don:…
