Editor’s note: In light of the recent closed dealings at both Idyllwild Fire Protection and Idyllwild Water districts, I’m taking a break again this week to let my newspaper colleague, Brian Hunhoff, speak his mind on open government. Ten Commandments for open meetings By Brian J. Hunhoff “I think heroic deeds were all conceived in…
65 years ago – 1951 Opening of trout season was marred by severe weather and tragedy. Ten camping parties had to be rescued from Dark Canyon Campground and a boy froze to death when he attempted to hike out seeking help for his father who had suffered a heart attack. 60 years ago – 1956…
Last week in “The Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF dogs and cats were discussing the change in cattery dynamics with the arrival of kittens and possible departure of Mishka, the husky. Leia: (bursting into the room) Well, it has happened again. The dogs are gone. Bill: Gone? Do you mean they’re with forever families?…
By Bobbie Glasheen Rummaging in a drawer for stray M&Ms, I come across an envelope, splotched and stained with what I hope is coffee. Aha! It is addressed to me. Carefully, even reverently, I draw the invitation from the envelope. The card stock is feathery and all but falls apart in my hands. This could…
Many Idyllwild residents take issue with any suggestion of replacing the local fire/ambulance department with any other. They feel that any outside entity taking control of the station would eliminate local control. I think IFPD ceded local control years ago. Most of the employees are off Hill residents, just like at the two Pine Cove…
65 years ago – 1951 The Lions Club was making plans to construct a children’s playground adjacent to Town Hall. 60 years ago – 1956 It was Civil Defense Week on the Hill. Local stores were displaying emergency supplies and residents were asked to learn about being prepared for an emergency. 55 years ago…
Last week in “The Days of Our Nine Lives,” MJ the Chihuahua was telling the cats about her perfect-pet qualities. Olivia: MJ, we all agree that you are adorable, but you just might be knocked off your pedestal very soon. MJ: Really? It probably won’t be by Mishka. It looks as though he might be…
By Jack Clark Fashion Advisor Q. I have a long, white beard that hangs down below my belt. My wife likes it a lot shorter, but I don’t want to trim it. What can I do? –Jeff, Jamul A. Keep it long and tuck it into your undershirt. That way you can kind of blouse…
Wow, IFPD wants to double your taxes to pay its self-inflicted litigation bills and calling it a pay increase. Now IFPD’s ego wants to put firefighters into a failed and closed San Jacinto city firehouse. In your face, Cal Fire. Grand juries be damned. Put an end to this feral pig. Dissolve IFPD. Jeff Smith…
Editor: I was reading the new County Service Area Advisory Council profile of Ginger Dagnall and she sounds like the right person for the job. After all these years, the advisory is back and hopes to do many good things. One thing I noticed was she said it was a constant struggle with the county…
