75 years ago – 1947Fifty people gathered at Dutch Flat to witness the christening of a well for the Idyllwild Water Company. At the first gush, cameras clicked and everyone clapped.• • •Eleanor Johnson had a project underway — to turn the circle in the center of town into a village park. 70 years ago…
By Janice Murasko Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” new ARF cats played a cat safety game.Phil: Oh, boy! We have a new member of our cattery!Atlas: Woo hoo! Tell us more.Phil: Everyone, meet Newton.Newton: Hi there! I am happy to be part of your ARF family.Buffie: As we are happy to have…
A new mayor Dear Editor:Wouldn’t it be great if the next Mayor Max could be a rescue/shelter dog? What a great statement that would make to our community and to all of the people the mayor will greet — not just in Idyllwild but also in other towns and venues.I’m sure there is a nice…
By Janice MuraskoLast week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” new ARF cats played a dog safety game.Phil: Since we reviewed dog safety in the summer, I think it’s time for a review of cat safety.Atlas: I’m ready. This is more up our alley.Phil: Multiple choice: Which are signs of heatstroke in cats?a. Pantingb. Lethargyc….
75 years ago – 1947August rainfall was already 3.72 inches. Average for the whole month in recent years had been running 1.23 inches.• • •Lightning struck more than 80 times in this section of the national forest during an August thunderstorm. Only five of the strikes, however, turned into fires. Because of the dampness, all…
The Rev. Anne Cox Bailey will give a free Ponder Anew Seminar from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28, at Town Hall. In 2006, Bailey’s mother Arlene died of what turned out to be Frontotemporal Dementia, following one of the worst-case progressions she has ever encountered. At the hands of doctors, officials and trusted…
Ordinance 927.1 Dear Supervisor Perez:I would like to point out the reasons that great urgency is required by you to insist that Idyllwild-Pine Cove receive the same treatment that was so strongly suggested by your counterpart Supervisor Washington regarding Temecula Valley during your last board meeting regarding changes to the 927.1 ordinance pertaining to short-term…
By Janice MuraskoLast week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” new ARF cats had fun creating a poem.Phil: Let’s continue to have fun, OK?Atlas: Yes! I love having fun.Phil: Of course, you’re a kitten. Let’s see who can win the dog summer safety quiz.Buffie: Dog? But we’re cats!Phil: But everyone should know how to care…
75 years ago – 1947Idyllwild School faced a crisis. There wasn’t enough room to accommodate the anticipated enrollment of 125 kids.• • •“Alexander’s Ragtime Band,” starring Tyronne Power, Don Ameche and Alice Faye, was luring customers to the Rustic Theatre. 70 years ago – 1952More than 100 people from Monogram Studios invaded Idyllwild to film…
By Janice MuraskoLast week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” new ARF cats greeted Buffie, the newest member of the feline family.Phil: The weather, except for the loud thunder, has been so very nice!Atlas: You are correct, Phil. What could be better?Phil: Oh, finding a forever home for each of us?Buffie: That would certainly be…
