Editor: I appreciate your long explanation on the County CUP approval process [see page 1 story from last week’s Town Crier on the Idyllwild Community...

Readers Write: Boulder not a major disaster …
Editor: One boulder falling on our highway was a major inconvenience and not the first of its kind. It would be better if the gentlemen who wrote the ...

Readers Write: Suggestions for new parking structure …
Editor: Regarding the article on the new parking lot in the Jan. 21 edition of the Town Crier, I applaud Mr. Stewart and his efforts to reduce the par...

Readers Write: Propane 101 …
Editor: If you are recently paying anything over $2 a gallon, delivered, you are getting ripped off. And, sorry, it’s your fault. You have not done th...

Out Loud: “Inadequate quroum”…
“Inadequate quroum.” “Didn’t have necessary quorum.” Either way you say it, it’s stacking the deck, arranging a situation so its outcome fits you. Tha...

Bobbie Rants …
By Bobbie Glasheen Several years ago, I watched Johnny Depp interviewed by James Lipton on “Inside the Actor’s Studio.” My love was put to the test. I...

Past Tense: January 21, 2016
65 years ago - 1951 Twenty-four men, representing areas from Thomas Mountain to Pine Cove, were taking training as members of the Emergency Auxiliary ...

Creature Corner: January 21, 2016
Edgar, the Shitzu, turned on the charm and won his human’s heart after just a few wags. Yea, Edgar. Chewy is about 8 weeks old and very anxious to hav...

Out Loud: Propane …
In early February, I take my annual trip to Sacramento for Government Affairs Day. This year I hope to meet with Sen. Jeff Stone or a staff member to ...

Past Tense: January 14, 2016
65 years ago - 1951 Dr. M.M. Null directed the set up of Town Hall’s basement as a Red Cross emergency clinic. Its purpose was to handle emergencies a...