Editor: Recently, upper Fern Valley residents experienced most of the same issues reminiscent of last winter’s snow-visitor invasions. I’m referring to the Fourth of July laser show. Annoyances like trespassing, trash and amplified music aside, there also were some real safety issues. The unlit streets were like pedestrian malls. Cars were driving with their lights…
Editor: It has been a couple of weeks since the Fourth of July laser light show and I have been reflecting on what occurred. I surveyed the many comments on social media, as well as Marshall Smith’s article, “Laser Show on Tahquitz: Issues are Prior Consultation, Permits and Tradition” in the edition following the event….
Editor: I enjoyed Marshall Smith’s article “Laser show on Tahquitz.” He managed to list every point of view regarding the event — talk about fair and balanced. I will limit my comments. Perhaps Mr. Fojtik is not aware that Native Americans did not fare well in the several hundred years of Western expansion in the…
Last week, I received an email from a woman who lives here full-time but soon will be part-time. The letter is well-written and thoughtful. I asked if I could reprint it in “Readers Write.” She said yes, so it is on this page (from Violeta Villacorta). It is an appeal to stop placing Town Criers…
65 years ago – 1952 Capt. Carmen Durr-ance, international president of NIP, was on the Hill. NIP stands for Not Important People. The organization was founded on April Fool’s Day. 60 years ago – 1957 Work started on Bluebird Hill Lodge, which was planned to be Idyllwild’s most elaborate motel. A children’s playground, a coffee…
Editor: There is a team of four young folk going house to house here now. There introductory statement is something like “My boss will give me 35 dollars to scrub your carpet in one room (or a spot).” Their tricky talk is to get you to spend between three and $5,000 on a carpet-cleaning device…
Editor: Very nice recognition of the outstanding legacy of Buzz Holmes to Idyllwild, to Idyllwild Arts and to music education everywhere, Marshall Smith. The Krone Family has celebrated with the Holmes Family back to the 1950s. Their leadership, talents and skills have created decades of creative service stories to Idyllwild. We appreciate Buzz, Julie and…
Editor: It has been my privilege to serve on several boards on the Hill. During the 20-plus years of living here, I have enjoyed involvement with Idyllwild School, Idyllwild School Site Council, Idyllwild Community Fund, Idyllwild Fire, AYSO soccer, Hemet youth baseball, Town Hall sports, Boy Scouts, Idyllwild Race Committee, church and, most recently, the…
Editor: Kudos for your coverage of the parade. My friend, Whistles, and I (Ana-Banana), loved having our picture show up in the TC as we played with bubbles along the parade route. I’ve been a reader of the paper since 1955 and have seen lots of changes in it. For a small town paper, we…
Editor: Upon reading about Idyllwild Pines’ decision to provide space on its property for a pickleball court, I was immediately impressed by their continued efforts to be community supporters of our town. Perhaps more than any other private property holder in the area, they it has a demonstrated history of providing the use of its…
