Editor: If you are recently paying anything over $2 a gallon, delivered, you are getting ripped off. And, sorry, it’s your fault. You have not done the basic research, the same as you might do for groceries, gasoline or a new car. The word “might” is my way of saying that some people just pay…
“Inadequate quroum.” “Didn’t have necessary quorum.” Either way you say it, it’s stacking the deck, arranging a situation so its outcome fits you. That’s what Idyllwild Water District Prez Jim Billman and GM Tom Lynch did by canceling last week’s board meeting. Why? Because electing officers was on the menu, along with other matters. And…
By Bobbie Glasheen Several years ago, I watched Johnny Depp interviewed by James Lipton on “Inside the Actor’s Studio.” My love was put to the test. I loved Johnny Depp and would have gone away with him in a twinkle. But I realized as I watched that I would have to deal with his hair…
65 years ago – 1951 Twenty-four men, representing areas from Thomas Mountain to Pine Cove, were taking training as members of the Emergency Auxiliary of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office. 60 years ago – 1956 “The Cattle King,” starring George Montgomery and Marcia Hendrickson, was being filmed at the Garner Ranch. Part of the action…
Edgar, the Shitzu, turned on the charm and won his human’s heart after just a few wags. Yea, Edgar. Chewy is about 8 weeks old and very anxious to have his new home in which to play. He is very friendly. Chewy’s sister, Rey, has also joined the ARF kittery. And, the Star Wars momma…
Editor: I was just looking around for news about Idyllwild on the Internet and saw an article about a bald eagle being spotted at Lake Hemet on Jan. 9. I was in California on vacation in November and visited the town of Idyllwild on Nov. 27, 2015. Later that day, on our way back to…
Editor: The boulder that blocked Highway 243 from Jan. 10 to 14 said a lot about disaster unpreparedness on the Hill. Most people around town are unaware that in 1987, the Elmore and Superstition Hill earthquakes in Imperial Valley (6.1 and 6.6, respectively) caused the 100-foot slide of a large boulder on Marion Ridge between…
Editor: A few years ago, we had quite the storm come through, dumping very wet snow on our mountains. Many trees could not take the weight and came down everywhere, along with many limbs breaking as well. As a result, power was out all over the mountains. SCE crews worked many hours to restore our…
In early February, I take my annual trip to Sacramento for Government Affairs Day. This year I hope to meet with Sen. Jeff Stone or a staff member to discuss the propane issue I wrote about in this column a few weeks back. A short recap: Our propane bill for December delivery totaled more than…
65 years ago – 1951 Dr. M.M. Null directed the set up of Town Hall’s basement as a Red Cross emergency clinic. Its purpose was to handle emergencies arising out of the Korean War and possible A-bomb attacks. 60 years ago – 1956 A bond election to purchase Idyllwild Water Company was placed before voters…
