65 years ago – 1956Tahquitz Pines dedicated the new stone entrance archway at a ceremony attended by more than 100 people. 60 years ago – 1961The county started a house numbering system for Idyllwild, Pine Cove and Mountain Center. Even numbers would be on the north and east sides of the street; odd on the…
SHIRT BUTTONING & LAUNDRY SOCKS Q. Sometimes I get my shirt buttons in the wrong buttonholes, so I end up with one side of my shirt hanging down below the other. What can I do about this? -Ralph, Norco A. There’s nothing much you can do except wear it that way; otherwise, you’d have to…
70 years ago – 1951Dutton’s Corner Store, owned by Leigh and Maggie Dutton, opened its doors at Fern Valley Corners on the site of the former Fern Valley Market. 65 years ago – 1956At a ceremony held at the Native American cemetery at Cahuilla, a marker on the grave of Juan Diego was unveiled. Diego…
Fern: (Calling aloud) Rosemary? Where are you?Stevie: If you’re looking for Rosemary, give it up. She was adopted!Fern: Well, that’s great news. I was calling for her because I’m hearing noises.Stevie: Oh, I hear the noises too, and I think I know where the ruckus is coming from.Pepper: I bet it’s those puppies.Fern: Puppies? We…
Q. I have more than 100 pairs of shoes? Is that too many? -Lolanda, Idyllwild A. It depends on how many feet you have. If you have only the two feet, and you have to look down to see what shoes you’re wearing, you have too many. Q. Should I wear brown shoes with orange…
Short-term rentals Dear editor:I would like to chime in on the current debate over STRs (Short Term Rentals). As other Town Crier readers have mentioned, the county of Riverside is currently proposing upgrades to the existing ordinance 927, which regulates them. The upgraded ordinance can be viewed here: https://planning.rctlma.org/Portals/14/Ord_No_927DraftforPublication_1.pdfThe planner handling it is asking for…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the ARF cats shared their most endearing traits.Fern: What is it with dogs and kittens?Stevie: Uh, they are both homeless?Fern: Ha ha. That’s true, but what I mean is I’m trying to figure out why they are adopted so quickly.Rosemary: Now Fern, many of our adult cats…
70 years ago – 1951It was reported that wild turkeys turned loose on the Wellman ranch were doing well and reproducing as hoped. 65 years ago – 1956The annual Chuckwagon Dinner for the benefit of Town Hall netted almost $500. 60 years ago – 1961Construction of a clubhouse at Tahquitz Lake Golf Course was nearly…
Q. What should I answer when my wife asks, “Does this dress make me look fat?” -Donald, Long Beach A. Don’t even look. Just bellow “NO!” immediately, with great confidence that you’ve found the correct answer. Q. What is my safe answer when my wife asks, “How do I look in this dress?” -Irwin, Palos…
Response to Gisela Stearns’ letter Dear editor:I thank Ms. Stearns for exercising her American right to speak her opinion and I thank the Idyllwild Town Crier for serving as a platform for such discourse. I am writing to respectfully disagree with Ms. Stearns’ July 22 letter and provide scholarly background in hopes of lending her…
