Editor: I was very troubled to see the large crowd of weekend motorcyclists outside of the Lumber Mill restaurant this Saturday. There were 20 to 40 people at various times, packed closely together and not wearing masks. While I welcome these visitors to our town, the lack of compliance with social distancing poses an…
Editor: Now that I am “at home” 100% of my time, I am finally using this time to show appreciation for people that have helped me in this beautiful little town of Pine Cove. I am 80 years young, but because of a disability (I hate that word), I am on oxygen 24/7. Because of…
70 years ago – 1950 Idyllwild residents performing in the Ramona pageant were Flo Wendelken as Margarita, Lee Dutton as Juan Canito and Boy Scout troup members as Native American dancers. 65 years ago – 1955 At the regular meeting of the Idyllwild Fire Protection District, commissioners set a…
Editor: We are grateful that the majority of our Idyllwild community is observing the shelter-in-place restrictions that have been instituted to prevent the rampant spread of the coronavirus and to protect ourselves, our families, our loved ones and our neighbors. However, we are deeply concerned that some innkeepers and Idyllwild residents, who have turned…
Editor: On the meadow in Dutch Flat, Idyllwild-Pine Cove at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 11. Eyes closed with my head tilted back and all the other senses soaking in nature as it gradually darkens. Birds are singing the seasonal stream burbling. Sounds of nature. Sounds of tranquility. No Highway 243 traffic. No dogs barking. No…
Editor: What’s the most valuable thing in the forest? For wildlife, habitat with consistent food and water sources. To a hiker, the most valuable things are varied trails and interesting views with sufficient canopy to shelter from the sun whenever present. Residents want peace of mind knowing their home and forest will still be there…
Editor: Idyllwild is an idyllic setting, surrounded by pine trees, looming mountain vistas and people who hold doors open for each other. Yet, it is prey to the divisiveness felt in this country. Differences in opinion can be a catalyst for sparking thoughtful discussion. It generates new insight and understanding. However, if the disagreement is…
Editor: For the second year, Idyllwild Fire Protection District personnel — those we depend on for our safety — put people in danger in three ways. 1. Riding large, motorized vehicles in our Halloween parade that, in the past, was absolutely unnecessary and is dangerous with children running back and forth across a closed-to-traffic street…
Editor: As a full-time resident who must make a roundtrip from Idyllwild to the Los Angeles area every week for work, I’m very grateful for our “new” Highway 74. I say “new” because not only has Caltrans and its contractors repaired the parts of the highway that were damaged by the Valentine’s Day Deluge (yes,…
Editor: The sign on Highway 243 as one enters Idyllwild says “Welcome to Idyllwild, Home of Adventure, Music Art & Harmony.” I believe the town monument is also titled “Harmony.” I had always thought that the word “harmony” had a double meaning for our town. We have harmony among our friendly citizens and harmony in…
