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Dr. Tom: Globalism vs. Nationalism …
The visit to Idyllwild by seven Rotarians from South Africa and Botswana last week was a great experience for all. Imagine hearing lions in your backyard at night instead of coyotes. But as different as some of our experiences are, the similarities were more numerous. One of the visitors was a university professor, a couple…
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Chief Concerns: What does the incident commander do at an emergency wildland fire?
Editor’s note: Chief Hawkins uses an imaginary, but realistic, scenario to describe the thought process and actions of an incident commander during a fire on the Hill. This is continued from last week. The air tankers have arrived and are assigned to drop aerial fire retardant along the Idyllwild rim pretreating the vegetation below…
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Readers Write: I stand with you, Israel
Editor: There is but one God for all of us. So why are there so many religions? Since the beginning of time, the stronger ones taught the weaker ones. Look at us now. We are still doing the same. America, you have never experienced the loss of your country. I have. It hurts beyond description….
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Readers Write: Public Records Act request
Dear Dr. Schelly: Recently, the Idyllwild Water District Board of Directors held a hearing to approve a new water rate structure defining two classes — residential and commercial — using rate tiers and quantities of water within each tier. You advised the community that your counsel approved the new rate structure. As you know, the…
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Readers Write: Laser show may be insensitive
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…
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Readers Write: A salute to the laser show
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…
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Readers Write: No laser lights; go see fireworks
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…
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Readers Write: In answer to Dr. Tom’s queries
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…
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Out Loud: June 29, 2017
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…
