Initial Thoughts: What makes Idyllwild unique …

The Third Annual Lemon Lily Festival was last weekend. What a success! The Festival’s popularity and reputation has grown each year. This is true of...

Initial Thoughts: A busy Independence week …

What a wonderful parade. Again the Rotary did a fantastic job producing a traditional Idyllwild event. And special thanks to the participation of UCR’s Pipe...

Initial Thoughts: The freedom of independence …

Happy Fourth of July, or as Marshall reminds me, Independence Day. It was 236 years ago that the residents of the colonies decided that...

Initial Thoughts: Truth and dependency …

Last week was tumultuous. On Wednesday, the County Service Area 38 Advisory Committee recommended that Supervisor Jeff Stone support the termination of the county’s...

Initial Thoughts: Do we care about healthcare? Its cost and its delivery …

Much gratitude is due Dawn Sonnier for conceiving of the playground project, finding the money and organizing the construction. Many “Thank yous” to all the...

Initial Thoughts: Kindness, its name is frequently Idyllwild …

Idyllwild has always been a special place. From before the first roads were constructed, I’m sure whoever climbed to the Hill felt something different...

Initial Thoughts: The election, accessible paths and anonymous damage …

Tuesday, June 5, is the state primary and several local races will be determined then rather than in the November general election. For the past...

Initial thoughts: Honors, “Good byes” and a joke …

Last week, I took great pleasure sharing with you the number of awards the Town Crier recieved at the recent California Newspaper Publishers Association meeting.

Initial thoughts: Before legislators “Man up,” try the truth first …

I try to refrain from speaking out on national political issues. I generate enough controversy when I address local subjects.

Initial Thoughts: While we watch the “Voice,” silence continues …

About 45 citizens or residents attended Supervisor Stone’s Public Safety Summit last night. In my opinion, it wasn’t a great turnout. He and his staff...
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