70 years ago – 1949 A group of volunteer searchers plucked a lost deer hunter out of the rugged North Fork canyon just as he was about to spend his second night in freezing weather without food. 65 years ago – 1954 The Izaak Walton League honored its Woodsmans Breakfast crew for a year of…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF cats discussed how adopting a pet actually saves two lives. Terra: Gather around everyone! Arnold, the kitten, has found his forever home! That leaves four kittens still looking but I’m certain they’ll find their homes soon. Mr. Gray: Uh, Terra. Who is hanging around you? Terra:…
Editor: For the second year, Idyllwild Fire Protection District personnel — those we depend on for our safety — put people in danger in three ways. 1. Riding large, motorized vehicles in our Halloween parade that, in the past, was absolutely unnecessary and is dangerous with children running back and forth across a closed-to-traffic street…
70 years ago – 1949 The Town Crier was starting its fourth year publishing a newspaper on the Hill. 65 years ago – 1954 An open meeting was scheduled at Town Hall to discuss the proposed tramway into the wilderness area. 55 years ago – 1964 Idyllwild firefighters inspected a new pumper that was added…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF cats discussed the new kittens and the soon-to-be puppies. Terra: Good news today! This last weekend, Neptune and Jupiter were adopted and one of the new kittens, Argus, also found his new forever home. Mr. Gray: That is wonderful! I’m so happy for them. Terra: I’ve…
Editor: Young people are among the most concerned Americans about climate change. They have been energized recently by 16-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg from Sweden. Young people, realizing the inevitable catastrophe and urgency if we do not act soon, want solutions now. This younger generation will be the most impacted if nothing is done to…
By The Chat RoomContributed Kerry Manos, author of a letter to the Town Crier on the recent Trump poster incident, will speak at the Nov. 7 meeting of The Chat Room on the topic “Free Speech: A Disposable Toy?” The new Idyllwild discussion group meets the first Thursday of each month from 3-5 p.m. in…
I have been putting off going to the dentist for an embarrassingly long time. I’m sure most moms can relate to the constant demand on our hours. We just don’t have an extra day lying around to go to an appointment, or at least that’s what we tell ourselves. But, is that really the case?…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF cats discussed the new kittens and the soon-to-be puppies. Terra: Okay my friends, time for a meeting. Mr. Gray: We are here. Anything new? Terra: Yes and no. Our kittens, Jupiter and Neptune, are still here, surprisingly. The exciting news is ARF has five puppies! Mr….
70 years ago – 1949 Directors of the Idyllwild Chamber of Commerce voted to “reforest” the San Jacinto Mountains with Sequoia Giganteas. 65 years ago – 1954 Idyllwild Beauty Shop advertised, “Fall tints for your tresses,” offering tint colors “maple red,” “oakleaf russet” and “alder gray.” 60 years ago – 1959 Dr. Max Krone was…
