Past Tense: Aug. 11, 2011
60 years ago - 1951
It was reported that wild turkeys turned loose on the Wellman ranch were doing well and reproducing as hoped.
55 years...
Creature Corner: Aug. 11, 2011
By Mimi & Hootch
Cooper, the chiweenie, felt cooped up and flew the coop! His journey brought him to ARF, where he won the hearts...
Initial Thoughts: Election forum Thursday …
The Idyllwild Fire Protection District (IFPD) election forum is tonight at 5:30 p.m. It will be in the conference room at the Idyllwild Nature...
Fire and Forest: Arizona fire, Woodies, grant help …
The most interesting news of the month regarding the focus of this column is the lesson of the Wallow Fire that burned earlier this...
Opinion: Move forward!
Idyllwild is a wonderful place. It has many active and concerned citizens. However, it seems that issues are talked to death and bickering ...
Opinion: Self-awareness benefits all
I moved to Idyllwild on July 9 and was privileged to sit in on the County Service Area 36 meetings July 14 and 27,...
Opinion: Disagree, don’t attack
After reading the letters to the editor and coverage of the recent events in Idyllwild, I had to wonder to myself what had happened...
Opinion: Costs of fire insurance
Idyllwild Fire Protection District (IFPD) underfunding, added to fees for CAL FIRE protection areas, Brown’s chopping the “Super Tanker” — all these mean something...
Opinion: Opportunity for change
I am hesitant to even write this letter, with the affection both my husband (since his Boy Scout days!) and I have had for...
Opinion: Succinct and insightful
As I sit here playing my dobro, anxiously awaiting the opening of the new park where I can play chess under the pines and...