65 years ago - 1948 Directors of the Idyllwild Chamber of Commerce voted to “reforest” the San Jacinto Mountains with Sequoia Giganteas. 60 yea...
Off the leash: Curiosity a basis for learning …
I have been reading a wonderful biography on Benjamin Franklin. While I knew that Franklin was one of the most original thinkers in our country’s hist...
Readers write: New center a benefit to youth
Editor’s note: As part of the Common Core standards being taught at Idyllwild School, teacher George Companiott had his eighth-grade students write le...
Readers write: Where will we have activities?
Editor’s note: As part of the Common Core standards being taught at Idyllwild School, teacher George Companiott had his eighth-grade students write le...
Out Loud: Pride and prejudice …
Let’s please be clear about something: The Town Crier is not “against” any personnel at any level of any local governmental agency. Nothing would be g...
So you think you know the hill? Nov. 21, 2013
This week you are again challenged to identify the particular spot depicted in this Hill photograph. It might be the exterior of a building or surroun...
Another Point of View: Remembering Allan Morphett
A few months ago, Allan Morphett passed away — quite unexpectedly, in fact. Most of us who knew him were shocked when we first heard the news. Since h...
Fire and Forest: Roof replacement going well …
Roof replacement going well … News about the Mountain Community’s Fire Safe Council’s reroofing program has appeared in this column before, but now th...
Readers write: Teen center needs youth activities
Editor’s note: As part of the Common Core standards being taught at Idyllwild School, teacher George Companiott had his eighth-grade students write le...
Out loud: Public corruption …
Amongst the Halloween photos, columns and big news stories in this issue is a small article you may have missed and I don’t want you to. Read the litt...