Readers Write: Culverts
Dear editor:Wow! Twenty-seven culverts between Mountain Center and Idyllwild and water still runs across the road near the road leading to the dump. Bud HuntIdyllwild
Letters to the Editor
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Readers Write: COVID-19 numbers rising
Dear editor:Dear editor,Anybody who wonders why COVID-19 cases keep rising in the U.S., with more than 1,000,000 confirmed last week, need only to have spent five minutes in downtown Idyllwild over the Thanksgiving weekend.Americans have burned out on caution. We seem willing to gamble that by avoiding crowds of 500 or more, and wearing masks…
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Readers Write: Veteran services suffer
Dear editor:The Veterans of Foreign Wars’ (VFW) motto is “No One Does More for Veterans.” But this Veterans Day, our work is being curtailed by the pandemic and by unnecessary government regulations.Many of our posts possess liquor licenses which classify them as “bars” and require them to close. VFW posts are community hubs providing many…
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Readers Write: Response to Systemic Racism
Dear editor:During an election the editor chose to write a very long letter in the paper last week while it lacked statements from school board candidates as they have done in the past.When I read what appears to be generalizations, I felt it is best to rise above and investigate. Yes, ironic that a newspaper…
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Readers Write: Solidarity
Dear editor:I’m not an Idyllwild resident. I live in L.A. My boyfriend works at Idyllwild Arts and we’ve been sheltering in place back and forth during the pandemic over the past few months.I started reading your paper every week that I’m here and always look forward to spending a few quiet moments with it, reading…
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Readers Write: Kudos for the Wi-Fi buses
Dear editor:Spent a much-needed break at Lake Hemet Wednesday, Sept. 23. The Wi-Fi bus from Hemet Unified School District was there in the parking lot next to the store.Kudos for helping our “Hill Kids” with online classes. Keep up the good work! Terry CobbHemet
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Readers Write: Suicide prevention
Dear editor:September is Suicide Prevention Month and it’s important that we are there for each other and take steps to prevent suicide. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s theme for the month is to #KeepGoing, by taking simple actions to safeguard our mental health and save lives. From learning the warning signs for suicide and…
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Readers Write: IWD issues
Dear editor:As a part-time resident of the Hill, I have been amazed at the issues plaguing the various service districts over the past several years. These are small communities and small service districts manned by a small number of employees — most of them dedicated to serving their community.The latest fiasco with Idyllwild Water District…
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Readers Write: Fire Sprinkler Resolution
Dear editor:I strongly disagree with the Resolution 513-01. The unexpected consequences of the poorly thought out resolution would have such a severe impact on local property owners of both home and business owners on the Hill.I have been a part timer on the Hill for over 50 years and can see that the financial impact…
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Readers Write: September 10, 2020
Dear editor:In my opinion, the most important role of a local newspaper in our democratic society is to share community service information and foster transparent dialogue among residents, public agencies, businesses and nonprofit groups. Although that dialogue is sometimes negative, as has recently been the case with the Idyllwild Water District, it is reassuring when…