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Past Tense

Past Tense

75 years ago – 1948 “Ma’s New Husband,” the first production of the Mountain Players, was a big hit. Evie Kretsinger and Leigh Dutton headed the cast. 70 years ago – 1953 Boxes were placed in village stores for gifts of food and clothing for American Indians on the Santa Rosa reservation. 65 years ago…

Creature Corner

Creature Corner

By Janice Murasko Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF cats and kittens talked about making the holidays safe for pets. Harley: All of you please gather around. I have some big news. Pepper: Some of us are here, but it’s a rather sparse group. Harley: You’re right, Pepper. Who seems to be…

Readers Write

Readers Write

We want to vote for FVWD directors Dear editor: We have lived in Fern Valley since November 1987. When we moved here we were told that Fern Valley Water District is a landowner voter, state special district. Any changes to the board that represents the homeowners, not the district, requires a vote. We have not…

Past Tense

Past Tense

75 years ago – 1948 The Town Crier was offering a $10 prize for anyone who spotted a bear in the mountains. Bob Mitchell claimed to have laid eyes on one on Scenic Drive but a photo proof had yet to be produced. 70 years ago – 1953 The state Public Utilities Commission called a…

Creature Corner

Creature Corner

By Janice Murasko Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF cats, kittens and dog Rufus discussed pet hazards that come with Thanksgiving. Harley: I just heard a great dog joke. Where’s Rufus? He will love it! Pepper: Rufus is gone. He was adopted on Saturday! Phil: That is such great news, for which…

Readers Write

Counterproductive curbs Dear editor: Wasted water is a topic worth adding to the list of issues created by the county’s latest push to build more curbs along the town’s roadways. While storm water is collected and channeled along roads, it is often ignored after being discharged into the landscape. In Idyllwild, this “flush-and-forget” approach has…

Past Tense

Past Tense

75 years ago – 1948 Sen. William Knowland, an overnight guest at the Idyllwild Inn, met formally with Hill residents to discuss local affairs. 70 years ago – 1953 Ladies of the American Legion Auxiliary met to sew gift projects for the Veterans Hospital. 65 years ago – 1958 The Rotary Club announced a Halloween…

Creature Corner

Creature Corner

Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF cats and kittens met the newest ARF member, Rufus the dog. Harley: I’m so excited for this holiday season! Pepper: So am I! I hope all pet guardians keep our safety in mind during all this holiday activity. Phil: It would be so easy for a…

Readers Write

New curbs are a blight Editor’s note: This letter was sent as an email to Riverside County supervisors V. Manuel Perez and Chuck Washington. Dear editor: Please stop the Idyllwild paving curb installation project now and fix the enormous berms installed. The long-awaited paving project is well into the last phase with installing what were…