Out Loud: As he was saying …

Emax’s “As We Were Saying” column from Sept. 20, 1963, expresses perfectly my sentiments this Tuesday as I write this. In fact, Jack and I...

I wrote some headlines I’d rather forget

 By Vince Lovato Crier Interim Operations manager (Editor’s warning: Some of the content in the following column might not be suitable for some readers. Reader discretion is...

Creature Corner: September 26, 2013

Reunited this week were Chacarro and Zoe, and the three related dogs lost in Pine Cove. Ladybug can be a lady most of the time....

Creature Corner: September 19, 2013

Reunited this week were Samson and Rosie to their very worried humans. Ladybug can be a lady most of the time. But bring out the...

Opinion: Inspiration everywhere

Editor: We — myself, my husband and two dogs — are part-timers who love Idyllwild. We continue to be impressed with the way residents help...

Opinion: Learn new lessons from recent fires

Editor: I recently looked on in horror as the Strong Fire erupted a short distance from my Fern Valley home. I’m extremely grateful to live...

Out Loud: Local Vineyards …

A few weeks ago, as guests of the Garner Valley Women’s Club, Jack and I covered a tour of vineyards in — would you...

Off The Main Roads: Plastic fantastic …

Hiking up the steep slope of a mountain can be hot and sweaty. The refreshingly cool feeling of raindrops merrily pelting off your head...

Cal Fire?

Editor: Thoughts on JP’s “Many refused to vote …” article: I was intrigued by two back-to-back full-page ads on the back page of the Town Crier...

TC can’t let go

Editor: “Many refused to vote for candidates,” read the damning headline. Refused? How about, “Didn’t vote for three candidates, only voted for two, or only...
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