Editor: After reading some quotes made by Marshall Hawkins regarding the jazz festival, I feel I must respond. For him to declare that “smooth jazz” is nothing more than a radio format is inaccurate at best. His comments are condescending toward so many smooth-jazz artists like The Rippingtons, Boney James, Accoustic Alchemy, Brian Culbertson, to…
Editor: In response to the Michael Frietas letter in the Aug. 10 TC: First of all, any educated environmentalist knows there are many negative environmental costs associated with the digital age (increased electricity production, manufacturing processes of computer hardware and software, precious metal and mineral extraction, out-dated equipment waste and so much more); that paper…
Editor: In response to your column in the July 27 paper, I have been a long-time off-Hill subscriber and still like the physical newspaper in my hand to read. I am no longer billed for the subscription, but would be happy to at least pay for the mailing cost. I appreciate that it is a…
Editor: For some unexplained reason, the Salton Sea rose about 240,000 gallons. We appreciate Idyllwild Water District or the part-time homeowner if they were responsible for the contribution. Biking on Highway 74 is worse then biking on the I-10. This is very dangerous for bikers and autos for there is no room to share the…
Editor: At 10 minutes before midnight the doctor came into the emergency room and said, “Well, there’s nothing wrong with your brain.” After a 12-hour ordeal, eight of them in the ER, his diagnosis was in question. Let me explain what happened. I have always loved long, hot showers for the escaping, relaxing experience, and…
I began to write this column because I learned that one-third of U.S. citizens didn’t realize that the Affordable Care Act was the same as Obamacare, so I thought there was a need for enlightenment about healthcare in our country. It was my intention to base my comments on facts, but also to encourage readers…
By Marsha Kennedy Idyllwild Snow Group With fans and air-conditioners humming, it’s difficult to wrap our heads around snow. However, the Snow Group plows on, so to speak, working to reduce the impact of snow-play visitors on our residential areas and on our village that has no infrastructure to accommodate them. Representatives of the Snow…
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
70 years ago – 1947 Idyllwild School faced a crisis. There wasn’t enough room to accommodate the anticipated enrollment of 125 kids. • • • “Alexander’s Ragtime Band,” starring Tyronne Power, Don Ameche and Alice Faye, was luring customers to the Rustic Theatre. 65 years ago – 1952 More than 100 people from Monogram Studios…
This episode of “Days of Our Nine Lives” is dedicated to profiling the cast of characters. Pepper: Pepper, one of four tuxedo cats in the ARF cattery, has learned to love humans, but she lets them know that she will come to them; they just need to be patient. Pepper is 5 years old and…
