70 years ago – 1951The last troop of Marines left Dark Canyon after completing several months of cold weather training to prepare for combat in Korea. 65 years ago – 1956Members of several community groups — the Hilltoppers, Chamber of Commerce, Lions Club and the PTA — met to discuss the development of recreational activities…
Five seasons? Dear editor:I love living in Idyllwild. Having lived all of my 70 years in Southern California, four seasons is a new but welcomed experience. After five plus years of living up here, I have boiled down the changes to a few words.Ah spring: The pollen. The weeds. The winds.Summer: The bugs. The more…
70 years ago – 1951The Department of Fish and Game released a flock of 28 Mexican Bronze wild turkeys. The intent was to establish a plentiful enough population to permit hunting in local forests. 65 years ago – 1956A group of green thumbers met at Hazel Wright’s home to form the Idyllwild Garden Club. Wright…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the cats welcomed yet another new cat to the cattery.Pepper: I think spring has sprung.Whiskers: Does this mean we are all finished with the cold weather?Pepper: Maybe, maybe not. You never know the weather for certain up here on the mountain.Miss Kitty: I hope families with cats…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the cats welcomed two new cats to the cattery.Pepper: Woo hoo! We have another new feline joining us!Whiskers: In addition to Stevie and Shorty?Pepper: Right. Oh, and here she is now.Miss Kitty: (Sashaying into the room) Well, hello ladies and gentlemen. I’m Miss Kitty, and I guess…
70 years ago – 1951Ranchers and property owners in the Anza Valley organized an electric cooperative to bring electricity to 300,000 agricultural acres. 65 years ago – 1956Max and Bee Krone, together with Meredith Willson, wrote a new Smokey Bear song that was approved by the U.S. Congress. The Krones also finished another tune called…
By Marshall SmithIdyllwild Association of Realtors Beginning in 2017 after a heavy winter snow, Idyllwild was overwhelmed with visitors from surrounding communities who came to play in the snow. These visitors did not know what was permissible and what was not. And there was no coordinated plan to educate them about their responsibilities and enforce…
Dear editor:I am a U.S. citizen struggling to overcome immigration issues for my spouse, the highest priority for legal immigration.I am extremely frustrated that Democratic leadership in the House of Representatives blocked a vote on amendments to the Dream and Promise Act and the Farm Workforce Modernization Act that would have helped my family in…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the cats discussed ARF’s role in the community.Pepper: Things are picking up!Whiskers: What do you mean?Pepper: We have two new ARF cats! I’m so excited!Whiskers: I caught a glimpse of them. What are their stories?Pepper: Here they are, and they may tell you themselves.Stevie: Hi! I’m Stevie….
65 years ago – 1956The American Legion Post 800 elected Kent Bischof to be Idyllwild’s representative to Boys State. 60 years ago – 1961The Idyllwild Post Office moved to a new location beside Eleanor Park in the center of town. It boasted 880 boxes, more than twice the former number. 55 years ago – 1966Idyllwild…
