Editor: We’re with you all the way, Bud Hunt. We shouldn’t be constructing a facility we’re not able to pay for ourselves. If we’re unable or unwilling to do this, how will we be able to pay for upkeep, taxes, maintenance, insurance, etc., etc., that are involved in this monumental undertaking? It is unconscionable to expect…
Eric Townsend (letters, Feb. 2) presents the “my not having a seat belt on endangers no one but me” defense after receiving a ticket. I disagree. If he has an accident and is injured worse than he would have been when protected by a seat belt, it factors into the calculation of everyone’s insurance rates….
Ever since Donald Trump took office last month and started implementing his poorly thought-out agenda, people on the Left keep saying “this is not who we are.” I beg to differ. I think this is exactly “who we are” and who we’ve always been. I believe, as a country, that we suffer from Peter Pan…
No new actions were taken at the Feb. 8 meeting of the County Service Area 38 (Pine Cove) Advisory Committee. The committee did review the status of several proposed acquisitions and projects — purchase of a wood chipper and masticator, the Type 6 engine, and constructing the shade cover and deck for Station 23. Michael…
At its first meeting of 2017, the Pine Cove Water District Board of Directors reviewed finances and held a closed session regarding a lease for use of the Rocky Point Communication site. At the meeting, the board looked at both the December and January financials and saw its cash balance growing. The $203,00 balance [for…
One traffic incident occurred on Hill roads over the last week. On Saturday, Feb. 11, an unknown vehicle struck a parked 2016 Ford Escape, copper in color, parked 300 feet south of North Circle Drive on Cedar Street, according to the California Highway Patrol. The time of the crash was not documented because the vehicle…
The Idyllwild Arts Academy Jazz Combo returned to the top of the podium, taking first place in the 49th Berklee High School Jazz Festival, small combo, (S-4) smaller-school category. Once again, two IAA musicians were honored in the highest individual award categories — Owen Zorn, bass, for Superior Musicianship, and Sumi Onoe, piano, for Outstanding…
Nearly 140 people attended the Idyllwild Indivisible meeting at St. Hugh’s Episcopal Church Monday night. This group of concerned locals is dedicated to the advancement of sustainable economic, environmental and social justice. The group, at its first meeting two weeks ago, divided into three subgroups to address and create plans for action in each of the three areas (economic, environmental, and social justice). The budding group has already outgrown the church and the Rainbow Inn.
Greg and Polly Petersen are delighted to announce the birth of their granddaughter Eleanor Arbor Everett. Born Monday, Jan. 23, weighing 6 pounds, 1 ounce, Ella is the daughter of Katherine and Jared Everett. In our eyes, Ella is absolutely perfect and we are thrilled to welcome her to our family.
Patricia Jeanne Abbott (formerly Patti Cooper) died Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017, in Llantwit Major, Wales. She had recently married the love of her life, Anthony (Tony) Abbott, on Oct. 30, 2016. A resident of Idyllwild since 2010, Patti was an active volunteer, serving on the Art Alliance board with then-President Gary Kuscher, driving golf carts…
