The reason a majority of Americans do not support Obama Care is clear — it is basically unfair. Once again, the middle class is being asked to bear the tax burden to provide free coverage to some Americans, while they will have to struggle with yet another bill they can’t afford to pay. In essence,…
60 years ago – 1952 Evie Kretsinger passed on a comment on TV: “Before the dawn of civilization, primitive man ate raw meat in dark caves and gazed at the pictographs he had painted on the walls. As man became civilized, he dined by candlelight and food became a social ritual. Now, man is right…
Max is the first mayor of Idyllwild and wishes a happy 4th of July to all. Paws up to you Max, and to your cabinet members. See a Penny, pick it up. Which is exactly what someone did with this little girl. Penny Lane is a 3-year-old terrier mix who was found wandering in the…
After working as a volunteer with one of the organizations that helps with the 4th of July parade for many years, I would like to pass along some unofficial suggestions that may help some of you enjoy the holiday even more. If you live in Fern Valley, plan on using Lodge Road and South Circle…
We are not contemplating another rate increase. Yes, we are in the second year of our three-year program. Water sales only make up 20 percent of our total water income. Yes, we are talking with Stonewood. There are only 27 houses in the Stonewood area. Please come see us and get further proof and explanation,…
Last week was tumultuous. On Wednesday, the County Service Area 38 Advisory Committee recommended that Supervisor Jeff Stone support the termination of the county’s ambulance service contract with Idyllwild Fire Protection District. On Friday, Stone, in Idyllwild for his monthly constituent meetings, said he couldn’t do that. He feels less than 12-minute response time is…
In April, I wrote about being prepared for the large fires and potential evacuations. I said at the end of that article I would have more later on survival “in place” for major disasters. Also, last month I talked about changes at IFPD, such as the recruitment of a new fire chief. I will touch on both subjects in this column.
PCWD [Pine Cove Wataer District] is an excellent water provider with very outstanding people. But, why is PCWD contemplating raising rates again when they are only in the second of a three-year phase in rate increase? And as to the lack of full-timers? Not in my neighborhood. I have had four new full-time neighbors in…
Mr. Conor O’Farrell, your May 17, 2012, article started with the quote: “What’s treason and who committed it.” Have you ever heard of Operation Fast and Furious? Over 2,000 high powered weapons were allowed by the Obama administration to “walk” to the Mexican drug cartel. Two AK-47s were found at the site of the murdered…
Before we ooooh and ahhhh about our new library, it behooves us to pay tribute to our present library and its superb staff. Oh, wait a moment! Ann is not there anymore. Neither is Jennie. Well, at least there’s still, what? Teresa, after 22 years of service to our community, is not there. Was there…
