The Woodies and Team Rubicon Dear editor:We want to acknowledge Norm, Dan and all the local “Woodies” as well as the Team Rubicon people for their fire abatement services. We are a low-income household that cannot afford to pay for such services and have just gotten too old to do it ourselves, so we don’t know…
Town Crier Co-Founder Ernie Maxwell died in 1994. He was an editor, an artist and, truly, an activist. When someone throws Emax in my face as producing the kind of newspaper Idyllwild needs to return to, I can see and hear him giving a chortle. Usually that someone never knew Ernie nor lived here during his newspaper…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF cats discussed the new litter of kittens. Zeus: Wow. That was a busy Saturday. Bear: There were quite a few humans here, but they didn’t visit with me. Lulu: It was the kittens. Everyone wants to see the kittens! Whiskers: Well, it worked. All but one…
By Evan and Robin MillsContributed The pandemic has wrought hard times for the arts in the world at-large and in a beautiful little corner of it known as Idyllwild, our famous art town. Idyllwild’s Courtyard Gallery has been continuously operated since its founding in 1980 by artist Carol Mills, making it the longest-standing gallery…
Adlaide Young lived in Idyllwild for 32 years. She worked as a baker and cleaned many houses and businesses around town including the beauty shop and church. She donated time at the Idyllwild Health Center and belonged to the Rotary Club. She was always willing to lend a hand in feeding others when necessary and was very…
Editor: Having lived on Cedar Glen for 10 years, we have always been worried about the unimproved lot next door to us never having had any abatement done. Recently, I sent an email to Idyllwild Fire Protection District (IFPD) Chief Mark LaMont and the past president of the IFPD board Jerry Buchanan asking for both…
By San Bernardino National ForestContributed It’s no secret that the outdoors have become a popular choice to relieve some of the pressures people face in their daily lives. With a recent increase in visitation to the San Bernardino National Forest (SBNF), firefighting personnel and land managers are growing increasingly concerned about the uptick in illegal…
Editor: It was a stirring sight to see so many Idyllwilders on the street last week waiting for a reported invasion of looters from “Off the Hill.” I spoke to one local on guard outside his business who said his wife was terrified at home in anticipation of the attack. Another local also told me…
By Metro Creative EditorialContributed Avid gardeners know that compost can add vital nutrients to soil used in gardens, container plants and lawns. The fact that compost is so versatile and nutrient-dense may not even be its most admirable quality. Made from items used in and around the house, compost costs just about nothing to produce….
By Nicole Smith-MerryContributed As a clinical mental health therapist, I do not typically share my personal opinions on societal issues. However, it is time for each individual to dig deep within themselves and speak out on the oppressiveness of our nation. Many years ago, I did not understand the term “white privilege” and quite frankly,…
