Editor: Dave Barry has remarked that there’s nothing one can ever say or do but somebody else will take it much too seriously. I’m alluding, of course, to the Fourth of July laser show. To me this sounds like innocent fun; others regard it as a call to arms. Some have expressed apprehension that unruly…
Editor: I agree with Rob Muir — a glitzy laser show projected on Tahquitz Rock is inappropriate for our village of Idyllwild. Our Fourth of July parade is a wonderful celebration in keeping with our town; this laser show is too glam. I look at our lovely Tahquitz, a sentinel watching over our town every…
Editor: I read Dr. Tom’s statements on the Bernie Sanders tirade against Russell Vought with great interest. It prompted further reading about the incident which was quite illuminating, and in my opinion, much more damaging to Sen.Sanders’ character than Mr. Vought’s. I appreciate that Dr. Tom is properly concerned about the unconstitutionality of a religious…
When we started our local nature photography calendar years ago, very few local organizations/businesses offered local calendars. Back then, it was a hit because it was so specific to Idyllwild. We sold lots of calendars. Now, others offer local calendars in town so we are unable to sell enough to make it worth the cost…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” Patrick introduced himself to the ARF cats. Bobbie: You know, Anabel, I was lying around this weekend, trying to stay cool, when I started thinking about you. Anabel: Really? What were you thinking? Bobbie: I was wondering how in the heck it is that you, with your…
70 years ago – 1947 It was announced that whoever was nearest the button would blow the fire siren daily at noon. No guarantee was made, however, that the timing would be accurate. 65 years ago – 1952 Mike Dunn and Mac McCullog trekked 20 miles over Tahquitz and down into Palm Springs. 60 years…
By Marsha Kennedy Idyllwild Snow Group Idyllwilders are, for the most part, an independent and resourceful sort. Residents have born the demands of snow-play visitors for many years. It’s just that in recent winters, the numbers have become so large and the behavior so undesirable that it’s time to rethink our responses. We win no…
Editor’s note: Chief Hawkins uses an imaginary, but realistic, scenario to describe the thought process and actions of an incident commander during a fire on the Hill. This will be the first of four articles explaining how a fire officer assesses, strategizes and tactically implements an incident action plan to combat a rapidly escalating, life-threatening…
SB 30 – Putting Politics Ahead of Jobs The Truth about Senate Bill 30 Here we go again… California Senate Democrats are once again attempting to circumvent the president of the United States through means of reckless political grandstanding. Recently, the Senate passed SB 30. If enacted, this bill will prevent private companies that work…
Editor: Tahquitz Rock was sacred to the local Native Americans who took care of our beautiful valley and mountain. According to legend, they promised their spirits would always protect our mountain. To shine laser lights on their sacred rock and disturb Chief Tahquitz would be sacrilegious. Please, no laser lights. Idyllwild has been known and…
