Editor: I have read many lettters to the editor over my lifetime in Idyllwild. I have disagreed with some and agreed with some but none have I agreed with more than Vic Sirkin’s recent letter regarding Idyllwild Water District. The wastewater reclamation project at this time seems a waste of money. That money, used to…
Editor: As a homeowner, off and on, since 1977, I really must take offense at some of the machinations of the IWD. Being open in its dealings with its constituency would certainly remove some stress. How about having an open house and tour of our plant and facilities some weekend? Using the word “security” as…
Editor: Many people share the religious feelings of the Thompsons, but my over 70 years of thought and research on religion provides a very different understanding. As I have written in “From Tradition to Truth: Fear, Belief, and Civilization,” Moses, Jesus and Muhammad lived at the most tumultuous period in human history. Prior to this…
Editor: About a week ago, I called Mike Freitas of the Idyllwild Water District board to ask if he could meet for a cup of coffee. He called back and was too busy. I requested a tour of the waste treatment plant and facilities. I also asked him if he was a full-time resident of…
Editor: I have the right to say how I feel and so do you. I appreciate your response. I wrote about observations, not judgments. Thank God we live in America and can enjoy our freedom of speech. When I came to America in 1956, it was a different America than we live in now. You…
The Riverside County Register of Voters has certified the results of the June 7 primary election. The final vote tallies have not changed the preliminary winners or the top two who will face off on the November general election ballot. As usual, the turnout in Idyllwild and Pine Cove far exceeded the county and statewide…
Editor: What happened to the Highlander bagpipes at this year’s Independence Day Parade? While we truly appreciate all the hard work and organization it takes to put on the parade, and we in no way mean to detract from all of that, we specifically come to the Idyllwild Fourth of July parade to see all…
Editor: The crises of local governance in Idyllwild go much deeper than political divisions, ideology or money. Not only are mountain residents deeply divided on what to do about water, ambulance transport service and fire protection, our local boards notoriously fail to execute settled policies and law effectively. Whether it be misplaced ordinances and policies,…
Editor: Kudos to Forest Folk for making the Idyllwild Shuttle Service a reality. And to Riverside County for providing the shuttle and van, but also for the diligent work of Reba Coulter and the board of Forest Folk. This service is a godsend for seniors, the disabled and those without transportation. The local schedule from…
Editor: We live in perilous but predicted times. As the affairs around us grow darker, in unbelievable speed, we, as Judeo Christians, are supposed to grow brighter. There has never been a more important time since the foundation of our great country for Christians to stand up to protect our Christian values. Our values are…
