Before Our Time: Resident-friendly development of Idyllwild …
As Idyllwild took shape and acquired its unique culture between 1920 and 1960, three developers played central roles. Two are well-known.
Claudius Lee Emerson controlled...
Past Tense: April 2, 2015
65 years ago - 1950
Bob and Lee Luck, having sold their home, planned to turn over the operation of the Hill’s telephone service to...
The Pesticide Lady: GMOs in our food
These days, unless we’re eating only organic, we’re eating GMOs. Today, Genetically Modified Organisms, also referred to as Genetically Engineered, can be found in 80 percent of all processed foods. Some 30,000 products, including frozen, in jars, cans, bags and boxes, contain one or more GE additives. Soy and corn are the most prevalent, coming to us in the form of flours, pastes, oils, sweeteners, binders and fillers.
Fashion Jack: Bald spots & wine stains
Q. I’ve got a large bald spot that I see when the barber gives me a mirror to look at the back of my...
Tax Tips: Charitable contributions
Americans are the most charitable people in the world, as evidenced by records of our annual donations of giving. Congress has been very generous...
Out Loud: Read only the headline
Am I just preaching to the town choir when I say that reading social media postings proves many people believe anything they hear or...
Readers Write: Correcting a misstatement
We appreciate the article recapping the results of the Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s recent Eye of the Artist event. In one part of the...
Readers Write: AAI questions left unanswered
These days, I’m often asked, “What’s going on with the Art Alliance?” Truth be told, I admire the organization’s mission to keep art alive...
Creature Corner: March 26, 2015
Meet Sydney, Syd for short. He is about a year old, and a true Lab. Bring out the water hose and you have a...
Past Tense: March 26, 2015
65 years ago - 1950
The Idyllwild Inn was host to 56 students from all over the world. They were members of the Visiting International...