Editor: Both sides fought with all they had. Too many died. Many fought because they loved and wanted to protect their countries. Many were forced to fight. All these pictures and stories shown on TV made me very sad, and I cried because of the insanity and horror of war. Soldiers had to kill. They…
Editor: Both Caltrans and the California Highway Patrol are integral parts maintaining our safety and ability to travel across our mountain roads. When service becomes compromised, everyone must step up to the plate, commuters included. The facts are simple. Our roads began falling apart long before Valentines Day, with repairs happening only when the collapsed…
Editor: With another rash of break-ins hitting our town, I feel the need to share our family’s experience with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. I question not only its commitment to protecting our community, but the training and judgment of men and women who have the authority to kill us. In another letter to the…
Editor: My name is Thor Sigstedt and when people ask me where I am from, I have to say, “Idyllwild, California,” unless I stretch the truth a little and say, “Santa Fe, New Mexico.” I was told some years ago that if asked this question, you talk about where you went to elementary school and,…
Editor: It was with a mixture of sadness and gratitude that I read JP’s story of the retirement of Edwina Scott, our long-time executive director of the MCFSC. The Fire Safe Council could not have become the powerhouse organization it is without her. When we formed the council with members of the community in 2001,…
Editor: Didn’t know, so very happy belated happy birthday and I appreciate you, [Becky Clark,] for all the fantastic, hard work you keep doing. I wish you great health and continued joy with your lovely family that I delight in your writing about, as well as your high level journalism in keeping honesty front and…
Editor: I am responding to the letter written by Dave Hunt entitled “Leave us the way you found us,” wherein he suggested that my efforts to offer an alternative to leaving the Hill to shop for reasonable prices is changing Idyllwild in a bad way. My whole motivation is to provide a local shopping experience,…
Editor: I couldn’t agree more with Kristy Frazier’s letter “Cell tower is not a bonus.” The one bonus that Idyllwild has always had going for it is the quiet and solitude of the forest and mountains. It is what has always differentiated us from Big Bear and Wrightwood. This is what keeps visitors coming back…
Editor: I want to die on the Hill. I’ve said it. I’m 81. My friends have said it. We are Idy elders. Many of us live alone. We believe that the best homes are our own homes. Question: What will it take to enable us to “age in place” with our friends in this very…
Editor: IDY doesn’t need any more bars. We’re good. Why add another when businesses are folding? The “Wine Finch” will be the 21st Beer/Wine license on the hill. How much more alcohol needs to be served for this place to make it? How is their new bartender going to make any tips competing with 20…
