Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF celebrated several dog and cat adoptions. Little Girl: So, how was everyone’s Christmas? Alvin: It was pretty nice, but it was especially nice for Mr. Jingle. Little Girl: That’s right, Alvin. Mr. Jingle found his forever home! Alvin: He’s such a lucky guy. Boots: He is,…
70 years ago – 1947 A snowfall of 12 to 24 inches was believed attributable to dry ice dropped from a plane sent by Hemet Valley Flying Service and Cal Tech observers. 65 years ago – 1952 C. Selden Belden, pioneer resident and furniture maker, died in Hemet. 60 years ago – 1957 Fern Valley…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF welcomed a litter of three puppies to the ARF family. Little Girl: Wow, have I got lots of news, bigger than last week’s! Mr. Jingle: What could be a bigger deal than three puppies? Little Girl: Adoptions and a new canine ARF family member. Alvin: Please…
70 years ago – 1947 Everyone was invited to the first Christmas party in Town Hall. Ernie Maxwell was master-of-ceremonies and Charles Kretsinger led the carol singing. 65 years ago – 1952 Sale of Buckhorn Ranch at Dutch Flats to the Reorganized Church of Latter-day Saints was announced. 60 years ago – 1957 Vandals shot…
By John R. Hawkins Fire Chief & Operational Area Fire & Rescue Coordinator & William Weiser, Division Chief Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department Decks: Surfaces within 10 feet of the building should be built with ignition-resistant,* non-combustible or other approved materials. Ensure that all combustible items are removed from underneath your deck. Rain gutters: Screen…
We had a friend in Kansas whose daughter became engaged to a Jewish man, whom we knew predominantly because he relayed a story of his interaction with a famous, retired athlete. Noticing a Star of David hanging around our friend’s neck, the athlete asked if he was a Jew. Responding that he was Jewish, he…
Editor: It’s time to put hard facts to the misguided principles of Idyllwild Water and Fire Protection districts’ hydrant system. Two required hydrant-flow surveys were conducted Nov. 10, 2006, and July 29, 2015. The 2006 survey monitored eight IWD residential hydrants (two actually mislabeled as IWD hydrants instead of Fern Valley, so, in fact, six…
Editor: With thoughts of John Lennon and the holidays this month, my mind turns to: Imagine … a self-sufficient Idyllwild. “You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one.” Dreaming. Imagining. It’s the beginning of everything possible. In these disturbing, uncertain times in which we are living, we can think, dream, imagine…
Editor: (This letter was sent to the Fern Valley Water District.) I wanted to share my concerns about the proposed changes being considered for Fern Valley water before the public meeting next month. I hope you will take them into consideration before you make your decision. I have been a customer at my current home…
The last time I wrote this column was for the Aug. 10, 2017, issue. Last week, when JP was out and I ran the news meeting, an attendee asked if I was ever going to write it again. He wanted it back. A couple of other people supported that request so here it is. I…
