Editor: I have looked forward to the Town Crier for as long as I can remember and still look forward to it weekly, especially “Out Loud,” which I always find interesting. My wife and I are also part-time residents and if we are going to be gone for any length of time, we make arrangements…
Editor: I am a local working artist who has been a participating member of the Art Alliance of Idyllwild since 2003. I always appreciate the volunteer efforts of AAI and the many nonprofit organizations that provide services to our community. Today, however, I am writing with deep disappointment in the handling of the recent Eye…
Editor: A few years back, I was having a casual conversation with a neighbor who “oversees” several outdoor/indoor cats. This person happened to mention that these feline charges enjoyed our yard when we were gone as they stalked prey there and that came in handy since cat food was unaffordable anyway. This person laughed, I…
Editor: Idyllwild property owners have the opportunity to create a town park in the center of Idyllwild. Jo’An’s Restaurant & Bar is for sale to anyone with the cash and desire to create another commercial enterprise. Perhaps a Native American group could buy the property and build a casino immune from county and state codes…
Editor: Congratulations to PCWD incumbents. Superb water quality, diversified and outstanding water production, reliable facilities, stable budgets, awesome audits, highly qualified employees, and transparent operations are the product of the current PCWD board’s hard work and dedication. Re-elect the incumbents. Paid for by PCWD customers Political letters during election season are paid at 20 cents…
Editor: A few months ago, I was working in the yard when a pickup truck stopped on the street and a young man hopped out and walked over to me extending a business card. He said if I ever needed any help around the yard or property to call him. He spoke heavily accented but…
Editor: On July 13, we received a bill from the Idyllwild Water District for the month of June for $3,518.29. It shows usage from June 2 to July 2 of 33,330 cubic feet or 249,308 gallons of water. We were on the Hill from June 2 to 7; we were absent until July 15. The…
Editor: Recently, upper Fern Valley residents experienced most of the same issues reminiscent of last winter’s snow-visitor invasions. I’m referring to the Fourth of July laser show. Annoyances like trespassing, trash and amplified music aside, there also were some real safety issues. The unlit streets were like pedestrian malls. Cars were driving with their lights…
Editor: It has been a couple of weeks since the Fourth of July laser light show and I have been reflecting on what occurred. I surveyed the many comments on social media, as well as Marshall Smith’s article, “Laser Show on Tahquitz: Issues are Prior Consultation, Permits and Tradition” in the edition following the event….
Editor: There is a team of four young folk going house to house here now. There introductory statement is something like “My boss will give me 35 dollars to scrub your carpet in one room (or a spot).” Their tricky talk is to get you to spend between three and $5,000 on a carpet-cleaning device…
