65 years ago – 1949 The Kemp sawmill was sold to a Big Bear firm. All of its logging equipment was moved off the Hill. 60 years ago – 1954 The Valley Cab Company was advertising a weekly round-trip between Idyllwild and Hemet for $2 each way. 55 years ago – 1959 Dr….
Just in time for Christmas, our little Lima Bean, aka Mini Cooper, has wiggled and smiled his way right into a forever home with a new pack and loving family. Paws up to you Coop. We will always love you. Dear Santa Claws, Little Juliet has her Christmas wish to find her perfect home complete…
I have read with interest the articles and letters on the new fire abatement program. I was not really con-cerned until I realized that a code being considered will make me cut down any live trees within 35 feet of my house that are touching other trees. I went around my house 35 feet out and…
Editor: I enjoyed Dr Know It All’s humorous response to Claudine, the frustrated driver (Town Crier, Dec. 11). I would like to give a serious reply to her letter. If Claudine is flashing her lights and honking her horn at the slow driver, chances are very good that she is also tailgating. Although I no…
Greetings and best holiday wishes from the James Reserve. In our last column, John gave you a peek into the world of mountain lions. In this article, I will share a breaking discovery about another top predator, the common ancestor of all birds. Here’s the spoiler — it had teeth. And also — wait for…
By Kelly Visel Idyllwild An Instagram search of #idyllwild will reveal many of the local attractions tourists and locals love about our town; hikers on trails, Tahquitz Rock under an alpine glow, diners at local restaurants and motorcyclists on the winding roads. With so many devastating motorcycle fatalities this year, I am drawn to those…
65 years ago – 1949 Word from Tahquitz Peak Lookout was that Jess Southwell’s Thanksgiving dinner consisted of three strips of bacon, a bowl of rice and coffee made from melted snow. He was low on supplies because the pack horses hadn’t arrived. 60 years ago – 1954 The Chamber’s installation dinner at the…
Mini Cooper, also known as little Lima Bean, is so ready for Santa to take him in a sleigh ride to his forever home. He is under a year, is good with other dogs and cats, and comes with a purse. He loves to model for pictures, is an absolute love bug and would love…
Editor: My wife and I have spent several Thanksgivings in Idyllwild the past 10 years and have enjoyed the Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony. Two years ago, an LA weatherman was the guest emcee and I smelled trouble. We didn’t come last year, but did this year and were disappointed to find roughly 1,500 people there,…
Editor: OK, so there’s a committee that is drafting new laws for us, stricter fire abatement rules and charges. The Mountain Communities Fire Safe Council and its president has gone out of their way recently in the paper to say it’s not us, it’s them. It’s that new committee that’s pushing this, don’t blame us….
