60 years ago – 1961The U.S. Forest Service conducted an inventory of timber in the May Valley area where a critical insect problem existed to appraise value and quality of lumber. 55 years ago – 1966Town Hall celebrated its 20th year with exhibits, a buffet and entertainment. 50 years ago – 1971By enacting zoning that…
65 years ago – 1956Some Banning youngsters took a one-day outdoor education course at the Arts Foundation. One of them later wrote the instructor (Emax), “I enjoyed hiking with you. Your job was to make us hungry and you sure did it.” 60 years ago – 1961Residents were grumbling as they received their tax bills….
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the ARF cats talked about ARF’s participation in the annual tree lighting event.Stevie: Boy, it is quiet in here.Whiskers: Well, yeah. All the puppies have gone to their forever homes.Stevie: But we must welcome ARF’s newest dog, Annie.Annie: (entering the cattery) Hi, everyone. I’m Annie.Whiskers: You must…
By Janice MuraskoLast week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the ARF cats visited with the new cat Harley.Stevie: Adoption news! All seven puppies have been adopted and will go to their forever homes this Saturday.Whiskers: That is such exciting news.Stevie: Now it is so quiet here. What shall we discuss?Whiskers: Hmmm, well, the holidays…
70 years ago – 1951Building started on the new Idyllwild Motel, a 10-unit structure on Pine Crest behind La Cantina. 65 years ago – 1956An Arabian horse show climaxed Palm Springs’ Western Week. Mary Nelson of Idyllwild was chair of the show, with Claire Woodmouse assisting. 60 years ago – 1961The Alandale Water Company filed…
65 years ago – 1956The Town Crier threw a 10th-anniversary potluck celebration at Town Hall. Everyone was invited to come and “talk over old times and swap yarns about our beginnings on the Hill.” 60 years ago – 1961The Town Crier reported it had been, “the driest year on record” and as a result, a…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the ARF cats talked about winter weather and pet dangers.Stevie: I just saw a bunch of puppies entering the ARF office!Whiskers: Me, too. They are the new puppies that will be meeting potential forever families this Saturday and next.Stevie: Come on in, kids!Acorn: (bounding into the room,…
Last week in Days of Our Nine Lives, the ARF cats learned about the adoption of Cinnamon and Toto, as well as learning about the new litter of puppies.Stevie: Brrr! It’s getting kind of cold up here on the mountain.Whiskers: True, but it’s all good with me. I really like curling up in a warm…
65 years ago – 1956Hill Republicans and Independent voters turned out 134 strong to the Dwight Eisenhower birthday party at the Hillbilly Lodge. Featured speaker was Loyd Wright Sr., president of the American Bar Association. 60 years ago – 1961The Tahquitz Lake Golf Club opened to capacity business. 55 years ago – 1966A 50-unit campground…
60 years ago – 1961Bonnar Blong, local game manager, reported the extreme drought had caused a drastic drop in the number of coyotes, bobcats and lions in the local mountains. 55 years ago – 1966U.S. Air Force Major Robert Krone was decorated with two awards of the Distinguished Flying Cross for action in Vietnam. 50…
