Stringent local ordinance proposed by the IFPD The Idyllwild Fire Protection District (IFPD) is Idyllwild’s own local government organization. It has the authority to adopt ordinances and requirements stricter than those required by the state or county.They are currently proposing what very well could become the most stringent local ordinance of its kind in the…
Dear editor: June 13 was the 12th annual National Lobby Day in Washington, DC for the bipartisan Citizen’s Climate Lobby (CCL). In that time, the Citizen Lobbyist meetings with the members of the House of Representatives have grown from six to 15,000 people with general CCL membership around 200,000. The purpose of the Idyllwild Chapter of CCL is…
The Woodies and Team Rubicon Dear editor:We want to acknowledge Norm, Dan and all the local “Woodies” as well as the Team Rubicon people for their fire abatement services. We are a low-income household that cannot afford to pay for such services and have just gotten too old to do it ourselves, so we don’t know…
Holding organizations accountableDear editor:Thank you for taking the time to attend the various public meetings for organizations funded by taxpayers and holding public officials of those organizations accountable for violations of laws and rules designed to keep their business dealings accountable. We depend on your diligence to keep their actions transparent and to inform the public…
Editor: After reading the hit piece on the Pine Cove Water District by co-owner of the Town Crier, Jack Clark, I noticed that he agreed with General Manager Jerry Holldber that nothing illegal or wrong was done. However Clark reiterated every sin Editor Melissa believed Holdbur committed with more emphasis on them than he did…
Editor: The article “Illegal campfires are on the rise” was truly alarming. Having evacuated two times in the last 10 years, the fire danger in our forest is huge. From the article, it seems that people are making fires in places where there should simply not be fires. I hope that our forest and fire authorities can impress…
Editor: Having lived on Cedar Glen for 10 years, we have always been worried about the unimproved lot next door to us never having had any abatement done. Recently, I sent an email to Idyllwild Fire Protection District (IFPD) Chief Mark LaMont and the past president of the IFPD board Jerry Buchanan asking for both…
Editor: Yes, the killing of George Floyd is terrible beyond words as well as the other three policemen standing there without stopping it. They all should be punished to the limit. On Monday, June 1, we had a group of local protesters show their support for George Floyd. They were chanting “Black Lives Matter” as…
Editor: Each year, Memorial Day marks an opportunity to honor the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives while serving in the U.S. Military. This year, amid the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the national holiday will undoubtedly be different. While you may not be attending a parade or celebrating with family and friends, there…
Editor: I was dismayed to see that County Service Area (CSA) 38 was dissolved by the County Board of Supervisors. This advisory committee always worked hard to keep Pine Cove safe: masticator for fuel breaks, fire hydrant improvement, over-the-side and EMT equipment, a concrete pad for hose cleaning, etc. Then I see criticism of committee…
