Idyllwild continues to wait for ice rink to freeze
Ice begins to form on the base layer of what will become Idyllwild’s first ice rink …
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Opinion: Broken promises, broken trust
This is an open letter to Bill Sanborn, Chairman, Idyllwild Community Center. Honesty is so important, especially in our public officials. Broken promises breed mistrust and anger. Back in July you made a promise. You repeated your promise several times publically shortly after becoming Chairman. You would supply the people of Idyllwild the hard facts….
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Opinion: Dangers of de-icing salt
Are any of the four water districts (Idyllwild, Fern Valley, Pine Cove or Alandale) even remotely concerned about de-icing chemicals or rock salt getting into groundwater? Why are veterinarians treating dogs for de-icer poisoning and burnt paws? I, too, live in a home that is ridiculed by stair-haters, so I fully understand the need to…
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Another Point of View: The power to make money
In his letter a couple weeks ago, Oyen Hoffman responded “to the ‘occupier’ and Conor O’Farrell in one fell swoop.” He was quick to criticize liberals, occupiers, and what he calls “the O’Farrells of the world,” but he gives little in the way of a solution to our problems, other than to “vote Obama out.”…
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How Idyllwild Community Recreation Council, Idyllwild Community Center converge, diverge
After a well-attended and successful Virtual Tour of the proposed Idyllwild Community Center (ICC) on Sunday, Nov. 13, the newly formed 11-member ICC Committee has much to celebrate. The tour served to answer questions about the physical makeup and location on the site of the proposed center. However, it also raised questions about the present…
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Creature Corner: Dec. 8, 2011
Found: male cat near Chevron. To identify, call ARF at (951) 659-1122. Four paws up to Coco the cat who was safely reunited with his worried human. No more field trips Coco. Skye, the mama calico, and her five kittens will be available for adoption soon. Pictures next week! Several ARF angels found them at…
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‘Donation Alley’ gives to ARF, Living Free
A special section at the Funky Bazaar collects items to raise funds for local nonprofits …
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Past Tense: Dec. 2, 2011
60 years ago – 1951 Thanksgiving was followed by a beautiful snow fall that left 3 inches in Idyllwild and 8 inches in Tahquitz Valley. 55 years ago – 1956 The newly organized Pine Cove County Water District planned to ask voters to approve a $110,000 bond issue to purchase facilities and make improvements. 50…
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Changes and honors for Idyllwild Soroptimist Club
Three new members join Soroptimist International of Idyllwild, club hosts holiday party and a member is honored …
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Two new Idyllwild businesses arrive in time for holiday season
Like arriving Christmas presents, two new retail businesses, each with a distinctive niche, opened recently.
