Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF cats talked about the return of Sadie’s Clinic. Bear: So how is everyone doing? Lulu: I think we are all just fine, especially Flora. Whiskers: Well, yeah. With the kittens gone to their forever homes, she is finally getting some rest. Lulu: That’s not what…
As local business or organization reopen, you’ll need to let your patrons, clients and customers know not just that you’re reopening, but your reopening date, how and where you’ll reopen, your business hours, what products or services you’ll provide and all the reopening sales, specials, and other incentives you’ll offer to bring your clientele flooding…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF cats mused about the current challenges facing everyone. Bear: You know it has been quiet here, but it seems even more quiet than usual. Lulu: Most likely this is because the kittens have all gone to their forever homes. Whiskers: That is very good news,…
70 years ago – 1950 The Town Crier, which first saw the light of day in the Maxwells’ attic, moved into the rock building at Fern Valley Corners. 65 years ago – 1955 Dispensing mountain hospitality with all modern conveniences was the new Singingwood Motel, which opened the prior week, on the Banning highway a…
If there ever was a time to “Buy Local,” this is it! It’s about saving our community now and for the future. Many of our local businesses have been hit hard by the government’s decision to shut down what it considers nonessential businesses in an effort to contain the spread of COVID-19. Some businesses are…
Editor: Each year, Memorial Day marks an opportunity to honor the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives while serving in the U.S. Military. This year, amid the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the national holiday will undoubtedly be different. While you may not be attending a parade or celebrating with family and friends, there…
70 years ago – 1950 Mildred Thorn, Theda and Bob Simpson and Emsy Dunn were selected as leaders of the Chamber of Commerce’s July 4th celebration. The event was called Wild Idyle Days. 65 years ago – 1955 The Idyllwild Library moved to new quarters at Fern Valley Corners. 60 years ago – 1960 Seeking…
Last week in Days of Our Nine Lives, ARF cats were happy for Berkeley who found his forever family. Zeus: Well, it’s just us. Lulu: I heard we were getting a new dog. What happened? Whiskers: He was adopted within five days! Flora: Only five days? It seems all dogs coming to ARF have been…
Editor: I was dismayed to see that County Service Area (CSA) 38 was dissolved by the County Board of Supervisors. This advisory committee always worked hard to keep Pine Cove safe: masticator for fuel breaks, fire hydrant improvement, over-the-side and EMT equipment, a concrete pad for hose cleaning, etc. Then I see criticism of committee…
Editor: I was very troubled to see the large crowd of weekend motorcyclists outside of the Lumber Mill restaurant this Saturday. There were 20 to 40 people at various times, packed closely together and not wearing masks. While I welcome these visitors to our town, the lack of compliance with social distancing poses an…
