Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the cats met the four new ARF kittens. Bear: I heard we had some adoptions this last week. Zeus: As did I! Lady Bug and Cricket found their forever families! Sadie: I am so not surprised. Skeeter: It is true. That leaves only Firefly and me. Zeus:…
70 years ago – 1950 One hundred cars were hung up on the icy Hurkey Creek grade. A spot check revealed that only one car in 10, on the Pines-to-Palms Highway, carried chains. 65 years ago – 1955 Among snow lovers who flocked to the Hill were Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. 60 years ago…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the cats welcomed four new ARF kittens. Bear: Quiet week, huh? Zeus: It was. Sadly, no adoptions, which really surprises me. The new kittens are really adorable. Sadie: I’ll say they are! They are over-the-top friendly. Whiskers: A little girl played with them on Sunday and they…
70 years ago – 1950 The Idyllwilders Square Dance Club rested its dances until spring. 65 years ago – 1955 The village was crowded with people when the first good snowstorm of the season hit. The Town Crier reported that people “piled out of cars and into snowbanks, heaving snowballs at their friends.” 60 years…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the cats discussed being adopted in the new year. Bear: Hey Zeus. What’s up with the kittenry? I’m confused. Zeus: As usual, the kittens didn’t last too long here. Anita and Angus were adopted together last week. Sadie: Yes, they are gone. They’ve been replaced already. Whiskers:…
By Judith GrahamKaiser Health News David Solie’s 89-year-old mother, Carol, was unyielding. “No, I will not move,” she told her son every time he suggested that she leave her home and relocate to a senior living residence. And it didn’t stop there. Although Carol suffered from coronary artery disease, severe osteoporosis, spinal compression fractures and…
70 years ago – 1950 The Stevensons lugged sacks of walnut hulls from their Hemet ranch to assure the squirrels a bountiful Christmas. 65 years ago – 1955 Five Oceanside high school boys were lodged in Riverside juvenile hall Monday night after a shoplifting spree on the Hill. 60 years ago – 1960 Chamber trustees…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the cats celebrated Tillie’s adoption. Bear: (enters ARF’s office and encounters silence) Hello? Terra? Anyone? Zeus: (enters behind Bear) Where is Terra? It’s so quiet in here. Sadie: (enters) Let’s get everyone in here. Whiskers: We’re all here. What’s going on? Sadie: It’s Tillie….
Editor: Idyllwild is an idyllic setting, surrounded by pine trees, looming mountain vistas and people who hold doors open for each other. Yet, it is prey to the divisiveness felt in this country. Differences in opinion can be a catalyst for sparking thoughtful discussion. It generates new insight and understanding. However, if the disagreement is…
Editor’s Note: This editorial was published on Jan. 11, 1947, the sixth edition of the Town Crier to ever be printed. By Betty and Ernie Maxwell The challenge that living in a community such as ours presents is as invigorating as its clear-crisp air and sparkling brooks. The detached life of freedom some city folk…
