Editor:
I sincerely hope that all of you who have been complaining about the aircraft noise are able to appreciate the current aircraft noise that is saving our town.
Mim Andrews
Idyllwild
Readers Write: ‘Noisy’ skies saving our town
By Idyllwild Town Crier

Editor:
I sincerely hope that all of you who have been complaining about the aircraft noise are able to appreciate the current aircraft noise that is saving our town.
Mim Andrews
Idyllwild
75 years ago – 1947Pop Groom leased Haigh and Weller land above Pine Cove where Mountain Sawmill was logging for a winter sports area. 70 years ago – 1952The State Riding and Hiking Trail project again stalled due to right-of-way difficulties. The trail was being considered for rerouting elsewhere. 65 years ago – 1957Eight parachutes…
Editor: I was very disappointed to visit the recently reopened Lake Hemet Market. While the old, stuck-in-the-’70s market definitely needed some TLC, it was always a fun stop for ice cream, fresh sandwiches, camping supplies or bait. Or one could spend quality time just reminiscing over its large selection of iron skillets and cookware. Unfortunately,…
Should IFPD [Idyllwild Fire Protection District] seek higher property taxes to pay its bills? Absolutely not! This won’t fix its crumbling foundation, enabled by careless and uncontrolled spending. Its employees are paid higher than any other firefighter in the region, in some cases more than double. They have a full ride on their retirements, an…
Editor: So far, the NRA continues to stay relatively quiet after each mass shooting. The NRA is missing an opportunity. Americans from all walks of life realize something is amiss in our society. A society that has created the opportunity for maligned or mentally ill individuals to access a higher level of fire power killing…
By Janice MuraskoLast week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” new ARF cats welcomed new feline Newton.Phil: (singing) Happy days are here again!Atlas: Well, pretty much every day here is happy. What’s up?Phil: Candy was adopted! She is happily living in Pine Cove.Newton: Wow! And I barely got to know her.Buffie: But you have us.Newton:…
The first rattlesnakes of the season already have been spotted on the Hill. There are eight species of rattlers found in Southern California. A combination of preventive measures and cautious behavior can help keep your pets safe from their deadly venom. Rattlesnake aversion training can save your dog’s life if reputible, trained professionals do it…