Editor: Growing up in East Germany after the war, I saw socialism and communism in action for all that it was — not what it was supposed to do. My mom told my dad many times, “Be careful what you say — they are watching.” Well, dad didn’t listen. One day, he was picked up…
Editor: I appreciate Merry VonSeggern’s honest clarification concerning my water treatment license. I did retire, about two-years ago, and as such decided to not renew my Grade 5 license. As a college professor the state does not require such licenses, however, I maintained it after moving on from a water district to the college. I…
re: Time for just one water district Editor: Like I said months ago, time for one water district. Let’s combine the knowledge of three water districts to have a future and a place to live on the mountain. Without water a few may not have water meters, but the rest may have them and no water…
I’m on vacation, so this week’s column comes from Mr. Clark. The acting president of the Idyllwild Water District board, John Cook, made a surprising move on Monday. He sent an email to fellow board directors Steve Kunkle and June Rockwell suggesting that the three of them meet for what he called “a study session”…
60 years ago – 1956 Nearly 400 county educators, administrators and groups concerned with education held an all-day meeting on the campus of the Arts Foundation (now Idyllwild Arts). 55 years ago – 1961 Idyllwild’s reputation as a creative center got a boost from a new art factory. Idyllwild resident and artist Jon Gnagy, with…
Last week in The Days of Our Nine Lives, a new ARF dog joined the ranks, and two kittens left to become forever family members. Traveler: (aside) Hey, Girlie. Come here. Girlie Girl: What is it? Traveler: Just when we canines were building a presence here at ARF, it happened. Kayla got adopted! Girlie Girl:…
You’re gonna love this one! Mildred Kent is 94. She lives in assisted living just outside Detroit. This is a delightful lady who happens to be the mother of my brother-in-law and dear friend, Jim. I have known them for more than 40 years as I grew up in Chicago and my wife, Kate, is…
Editor: Regarding letter from Bob Rahman in Sept. 15, 2016 Town Crier about Idyllwild business establishments flying American Flag on 9/11 Anniversary … Seems only 19 American Flags seen by Mr. Raham can be blamed “On Obama’s most recent apology tour, he said the citizens of our country were lazy”. Really, don’t recall that —…
Editor: In response to Bob Rahman’s otherwise good letter, President Obama did not call the American people “lazy.” If you look up “Did Obama call the American people lazy?” on snopes.com, you will find the text of what Obama really said. The word “lazy” was taken completely out of context. Look it up. Diann Coate, Idyllwild
Editor: As the IWD lurches into the future, perhaps we could heed the advice of whoever said to “never waste a good crisis.” Given that we have lost our general manager, mislaid a couple of board members and are (I believe) soon be deprived of one or two other senior managers, it may be time…
