We have completed another year of Idyllwild Summer Concerts and this concludes 12 summers. The generous support of time, talent and money has now made this happen for 12 seasons. Since Idyllwild Summer Concerts moved to our own Community Center, the attendance has grown to record levels. It’s a pleasure to watch everyone enjoying the…
I have been attending and supporting the summer concerts since the first season. The last four years, my children have been enjoying it as well. That is, until last night [this letter arrived Friday, Aug. 19] when a group of grumpy old people decided that we were not welcome, and that my 2-year-old’s dancing was…
The older couple stood along with others in their little group, who gathered to listen to the Marine Corp band, which played at the Summer Concert Series last Thursday. They stood because they were requested to stand if they were members of the armed forces, who bravely fought for the freedoms we have and enjoy…
Respect has great importance in everyday life. As children we are taught (one hopes) to respect our parents, teachers and elders, school rules and traffic laws, family and cultural traditions, other people’s feelings and rights, our country’s flag and leaders, the truth and people’s differing opinions. And, we come to value respect for such things.When…
I cannot abide the treatment my children and I received at our local concert event last Thursday. I have been attending the events for the last six years, what I love most about them is the openness and inclusiveness — everyone is welcome! My son, 2 years old, and daughter, 4 years old, have been…
I’m grateful to be in one piece and able to write this letter. All year, I have watched people drive unsafely up and down Saunders Meadow Road past Idyllwild School. I was finally compelled to write this letter after once again nearly being run over, this time twice in one day, while crossing the street…
By Mimi & Hooch The dog days of summer are almost over, so come on over to ARF to get your dog! Blake, now known as Tigger, is springing for joy. Once abandoned, alone and unkempt, this little Chihuahua has found his forever pack, and he fits right in. Paws up to you Tigger! Gus,…
55 years ago – 1956 Tahquitz Pines dedicated the new stone entrance archway at a ceremony attended by more than 100 people. 50 years ago – 1961 The county started a house numbering system for Idyllwild, Pine Cove and Mountain Center. Even numbers would be on the north and east sides of the street; odd…
Everyone has followed the struggle in Congress about the budget ceiling, the national budget and the national debt. The California state government is a smaller version of the federal government, counties and cities are smaller and special districts are smaller yet. However, all of these levels of government are struggling with the same fiscal problem….
I urge you to shift your eyes to Idyllwild Fire Chief Norm Walker’s column. The federal budget process is complicated and not at all akin to your private bank account. We are all aware of the recent national debate over extending the federal debt ceiling and the need to reduce that debt for future generations….
