Creature Corner: July 19, 2018
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF family members talked about new ARF family members and those who had been adopted.
Panther: The kittens have all checked in, so let’s hear from some of you adults …
Opinion
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Out Loud: July 19, 2018
When people move to Idyllwild, Pine Cove, Fern Valley or environs, one of the first questions they ask is, “Why are there three water districts?” I mean, this isn’t a metropolis of cities with their own city councils and mayors to run water districts, etc. These are very tiny neighborhoods. A FVWD neighborhood can abut…
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Past Tense: July 19, 2018
70 years ago – 1948 Ernie Maxwell, in a demur bathing suit of the 1890s complete with black stockings, limped into third place in the Businessman’s Committee’s bearded bathing beauty contest. 65 years ago – 1953 The first thunder shower of the season left 0.35 inches of moisture and started four forest fires. 60 years…
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Readers Write: You made the right decision
The right decision was to not use our beautiful mountain for a laser show again. We must respect the spirit of the mountain. This spirit protects our beloved little Idyllwild and us. The American Indians have know this a long time. They are sharing this protection with us. We should thank them for this spiritual…
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Realtor Talk: An introduction
Greetings from the Idyllwild Association of Realtors! On behalf of IAOR, celebrating our 40th year as an association, and a thank you to the Idyllwild Town Crier, it is my honor and pleasure to introduce to you our new monthly column, “Realtor Talk.” The main reason for this column is to relay to you any…
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Readers Write: We say no on combining water districts
Editor: Our Pine Cove Property Owners Association has a current membership of about 700 residents. At the recent July 7 PCPOA meeting, the proposed combination of the three Idyllwild-area water districts was discussed. In a report presented by Jerry Holldber, manager of the Pine Cove Water District, PCWD customers were previously polled for their opinion….
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Readers Write: An ambulance fee racket?
Editor: Aren’t firefighters paid to serve and protect? I appreciate their work in keeping fires from our town. However, I don’t appreciate what seems to be a racket, pressuring people into an ambulance ride when it isn’t called for. A couple of months ago, I called in a carbon-monoxide leak. I took my dog outside…
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Fire & Forest: Volunteers and grants allow FSC to keep community safe …
For the past year (and every year since 2002), the Mountain Communities Fire Safe Council has been working hard to help members of our community with their fire abatement, and provide education for new residents and weekenders. We also sponsor an all-volunteer group, the Woodies, who provide firewood for those who can’t afford it and…
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A Healthy Idyllwild
Nothing in this article is meant to be medical advice. Please consult your own healthcare provider. Some info below taken from: www.health.harvard.edu/ www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/8-principles-of-low-glycemic-eating Oh! The tribulations of maintaining weight loss. According to Harvard Medical School (www.health.harvard.edu/), “Eventually everyone’s weight loss slows down and levels off. This isn’t because your weight-loss plan isn’t working. Rather, it’s…
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News of Record: July 12, 2018
70 years ago – 1948 A surprised carpenter, visiting from Pomona, won a new Ford in the Gold Strike celebration. His winning ticket was pulled from the 4,750 sold. 65 years ago – 1953 A three-man survey crew headed into the hot wilderness to determine the number of bighorn sheep in game refuge 4-D. 60…
