Editor: I am an artist, and as an artist, I can appreciate the intent behind the proposed light projection on Tahquitz Rock. It will no doubt be spectacular, although the evening light hitting its surface for me is sufficient. I definitely don’t hold the same romantic views of Tahquitz as a previous writer, however, as…
Editor: Dave Barry has remarked that there’s nothing one can ever say or do but somebody else will take it much too seriously. I’m alluding, of course, to the Fourth of July laser show. To me this sounds like innocent fun; others regard it as a call to arms. Some have expressed apprehension that unruly…
Editor: I agree with Rob Muir — a glitzy laser show projected on Tahquitz Rock is inappropriate for our village of Idyllwild. Our Fourth of July parade is a wonderful celebration in keeping with our town; this laser show is too glam. I look at our lovely Tahquitz, a sentinel watching over our town every…
Editor: I read Dr. Tom’s statements on the Bernie Sanders tirade against Russell Vought with great interest. It prompted further reading about the incident which was quite illuminating, and in my opinion, much more damaging to Sen.Sanders’ character than Mr. Vought’s. I appreciate that Dr. Tom is properly concerned about the unconstitutionality of a religious…
When we started our local nature photography calendar years ago, very few local organizations/businesses offered local calendars. Back then, it was a hit because it was so specific to Idyllwild. We sold lots of calendars. Now, others offer local calendars in town so we are unable to sell enough to make it worth the cost…
Betty Jean Dravenstatt was born March 2, 1933, in Lansing, Michigan, and passed away Thursday, June 8, 2017, in Hemet. She is survived by her three children, James, Dawn and Ronald, six grandchildren, one great-grandchild, one brother, and several nieces and nephews. Betty was retired from the Fullerton Union High School District where she…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” Patrick introduced himself to the ARF cats. Bobbie: You know, Anabel, I was lying around this weekend, trying to stay cool, when I started thinking about you. Anabel: Really? What were you thinking? Bobbie: I was wondering how in the heck it is that you, with your…
70 years ago – 1947 It was announced that whoever was nearest the button would blow the fire siren daily at noon. No guarantee was made, however, that the timing would be accurate. 65 years ago – 1952 Mike Dunn and Mac McCullog trekked 20 miles over Tahquitz and down into Palm Springs. 60 years…
Marc Kassouf, full-time Idyllwild resident and owner of the Stay Idyllwild Group of inns (Quiet Creek Inn and Strawberry Creek Inn), has been elected to the governing board of the Professional Association of Innkeepers International. PAII is a national professional organization with more than 800 members representing inns, bed and breakfasts, boutique hotels, vendors, associations…
Sheriff’s log The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Hemet Station responded to the following calls Sunday to Saturday, June 11 to 17. Idyllwild • June 11 — Alarm call, 0:04 a.m. Seneca Dr. Handled by deputy. • June 11 — Found property, 2:23 p.m. N. Circle Dr. Handled by deputy. • June 12 — Alarm call,…
