Hill residents are keenly aware of the dangers of driving our roadways and confront that sometimes tragic reminder in the pages of this newspaper. One particular headline had locals shaken: “Woman loses legs in car crash,” published June 9, 2005 (the first assignment written by this author, back home from college for the summer). The…
Editor: I have been a member of the Art Alliance for several years and have had my work displayed in two local galleries. I am sad to say they are both out of business. Since becoming a summer resident, I have seen the number of galleries decline, thus reducing venues for showing local artists’ work….
Editor: One of the attractive resources of the Idyllwild community is the Nature Center and the surrounding Riverside County Park. We volunteered weekly there for eight years doing a variety of chores but for much of the time most of our work was caring for the museum animals. One major issue when we first started…
Youth Baseball Town Hall Sports Coordinator Richard Moseleski reports on the games: Last Tuesday, June 23, the T-ball action was again exciting and, at times, hilarious. The American Legion Patriots battled the Ferro Sluggers, and the Silver Pines Cubs gave the Town Baker Bad News Bakers all they could handle. This week’s ESPN-like T-ball highlight…
Editor: After working as a volunteer with one of the organizations that helps with the Fourth 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. 1. If you live in Fern Valley, plan to use Lodge and South…
How many of us have visited a forest outside of Southern California? Many of these have amenities very similar to ours: campgrounds, hiking trails, lakes and streams, just to name a few. Most all encourage public use for recreational activities by providing access to many areas through both paved and dirt roads that traverse even…
Political letters during election season are paid at 10 cents per word. No letters will be accepted the week before the Aug. 25 election. This year’s races include Idyllwild and Pine Cove water districts candidates. Idyllwild Water District is at it again Spending money on a project that sounds good in essence but has not…
Editor: Re: “Public urges Idyllwild Water to permit new construction,” I applaud the water district’s policy of refusing to sell new water meters. I have been a resident of Idyllwild, living in the same house on Double View Drive, since 1982. I retired to Idyllwild for the beauty and peace. I remember when two or…
Editor: Who wouldn’t want a better life for themselves and their loved ones, a life without having to look over your shoulders and being afraid? America has always welcomed people from all over the world but there is a limit of capacity. How many should we or can we absorb? It took me more than…
Monday morning, Jack greeted me with “Happy Anniversary.” I paused, suddenly feeling guilty for not remembering our anniversary. (I’m the one who forgets in the marriage.) I suddenly realized September was months away and looked at him puzzled. “For what?” I asked. Sunday, June 28, marks two years since we bought the TC. In those…
