Convergence 2011
The Idyllwild Master Chorale performs carols from around the world …
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Draft plan for Palms to Pines Scenic Byway available
A draft Corridor Management Plan is the result of five workshops over the past year …
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Town Hall kids
The Town Hall kids and staff wish everyone a merry Christmas and happy New Year.
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International rescue dog visits ARF
Pearl, a black Labrador, was surrendered to the Humane Society by her owners because she just couldn’t stay put. Fortunately for Pearl, the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation discovered her. Since then, Pearl has shown her appreciation by saving lives all over the world.
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HELP Center fundraiser
Guests gather during the HELP Center’s benefit concert Saturday, Dec. 17 at the Quiet Creek Inn in the Village. Barnaby Finch and Friends treated concert-goers to live music.
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Connor reads Christmas stories
Kids and parents listen in rapt attention as actor and local resident Conor O’Farrell reads Christmas stories during the Idyllwild Library’s annual Christmas party on Monday, Dec. 19.
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Opinion: IFPD needs our help
As new residents to Idyllwild, my wife and I have been greeted with open arms and we just wanted say how appreciative we are. Last night [Tuesday, Dec. 13], on a couple of occasions, I found it impossible not to voice my opinion as I attended the December [Idyllwild Fire Protection District commissioners’] meeting. This…
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Opinion: Don’t blame the Federal Reserve
Some folks, including Mr. Pietsch (whose “Another point of view” appeared in the Dec. 8 issue of the Town Crier), encourage support of H.R. 2990, which would eliminate the Federal Reserve System and fractional reserves for banks. Those parts of H.R. 2990 are bad ideas. Those who want to cure the ills of our present…
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Opinion: Volunteers have reasons
The assertion by [Idyllwild Fire Chief] Norm Walker that volunteers deserve the highest level of respect is misguided. [See “Chief’s Corner, in the Dec. 15 issue of the Town Crier.] [In my opinion,] most serve for selfish self-aggrandizing purposes as a means to validate and self-purpose, whether it be financial or for some manipulated position…
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Opinion: Winter safety — siping or studs
I can commiserate with Mr. Reno on the subject of chains. I hate to use them. However, studs are an excellent alternative and they are legal on all California highways between Nov. 1 and April 30 (see www.dot.ca.gov/hq/roadinfo/vctires.htm. See Vehicle Code Section 27454(e)). The contact area of the studs is limited to three percent, in…
