We live in a forest sanctuary on the Hill, a sky island that we, and many wild animal species, call home. Animals typically roam around in particular locations within these mountains. This specific area is their home range or territory. In the woodland habitat that surrounds Idyllwild, the boundary between the natural and built environments…
In my younger days, conversations with my mother centered around her health, and what she ate that day and recent days. I remember her drawing-out descriptions, such as “a little ham and some black-eyed peasssss.” Black-eyed peas regularly made the list — always topped with hot-pepper sauce … always. You can’t have black-eyed peas in…
I appreciate Chief Hawkins’ letter in the Idyllwild Town Crier on March 19, 2015. I have several concerns with the new fire abatement program. We’ve been waiting for these type of answers since June and public officials comments have been confusing. 1. Before trees and shrubs are cut down and trimmed for this law, I…
Re: One more major-injury motorcycle collision near Mountain Center. March 26, 2015: Question: Should Mr. Thibodeaux automatically lose his driver’s license for a period of time as a result of his crossing the double-yellow line on his motorcycle and colliding with the Nissan Pathfinder? If not, why not? Crossing the double-yellow line seems to be…
I wholeheartedly agree with Shanna Robb for the need to stay focused, but we disagree on “what” we should focus on. AAI needs to focus on: • Executing AAI’s mission. • Conducting enriching art events like the Eye of the Artist, upcoming Youth Art show and dozens more. • Meeting the needs of all AAI…
I am asking board members to write on various topics for this column. Doris Lombard has timely information and thoughts on maintaining defensible space. Here are her ideas and suggestions: The big lesson of the 2013 Mountain Fire is burned into my mind — a life-threatening, property-destroying fire can happen any time on our mountain….
Well, that didn’t take long. Sydney, the black Lab, is already off to a new adventure with a new pack, and acres to run and play in. Paws up to you. Now it’s your turn, Griffin. A young male terrier with an old soul, Griffin is learning all of the tricks: sit, stay, potty training…
As Idyllwild took shape and acquired its unique culture between 1920 and 1960, three developers played central roles. Two are well-known. Claudius Lee Emerson controlled downtown and lower Strawberry Valley until 1936 and Frank Strong and George Dickinson’s firm continued to develop Fern Valley and South Ridge into the post-war era. The third, Gerald “Jerry”…
65 years ago – 1950 Bob and Lee Luck, having sold their home, planned to turn over the operation of the Hill’s telephone service to Mr. and Mrs. Reid Marks. 60 years ago – 1955 Saying, “The best time to call the fire department is before the fire,” Fire Chief Bill Price announced that the…
These days, unless we’re eating only organic, we’re eating GMOs. Today, Genetically Modified Organisms, also referred to as Genetically Engineered, can be found in 80 percent of all processed foods. Some 30,000 products, including frozen, in jars, cans, bags and boxes, contain one or more GE additives. Soy and corn are the most prevalent, coming to us in the form of flours, pastes, oils, sweeteners, binders and fillers.
