Past Tense: August 10, 2017
70 years ago - 1947
Fern Valley Garage advertised “Expert Repair Service, Greeting Cards, Gift Wrappings.”
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Electric power was on its way to Pine...
Bobbie Rants
I read recently that death is the number 1 killer in the world.
Interesting, that. Then why must I listen to endless harangues pointing to...
Chief concerns: What does the incident commander do at an emergency wildland fire?
By John R. Hawkins
Fire Chief & Operational Area Fire & Rescue Coordinator
Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department
Editor’s note: Chief Hawkins uses an imaginary, but...
Paid Political Letter: Pine Cove Water incumbents
Pine Cove Water incumbents
Editor:
PCWD and its board are a well-maintained machine with some of the best water quality in the nation. They lead the...
Dr. Tom: Happy birthday, Medicare …
I am writing this on the 52nd anniversary of the official signing by President Lyndon Johnson of the legislation enacting Medicare, generally regarded as...
Readers Write: Would not mind paying for subscription again
Editor:
I have looked forward to the Town Crier for as long as I can remember and still look forward to it weekly, especially “Out...
Readers Write: Eye of the Artist management
Editor:
I am a local working artist who has been a participating member of the Art Alliance of Idyllwild since 2003. I always appreciate the...
Readers Write: Cats and declining Idyllwild birds
Editor:
A few years back, I was having a casual conversation with a neighbor who “oversees” several outdoor/indoor cats. This person happened to mention that...
Readers Write: By and for the people of Idyllwild
Editor:
Idyllwild property owners have the opportunity to create a town park in the center of Idyllwild. Jo’An’s Restaurant & Bar is for sale to...
Out Loud: Circle of Life
I received numerous responses to my editorial last week, some very good suggestions, too. The primary reaction — and none of the responders said...