Editor: I cannot lose another country. You do not know how it hurts to give up a country. I do, but this time, no one is going to take America away from me. Yes, history repeats itself. That is why I know and see clearly how we, the American people, are being used, abused and…
Editor: I would like to better understand the point behind the two photos and their captions, which were shown juxtaposed on page A6 of the Oct. 3 issue of the Town Crier. The upper photo shows four people holding anti-Trump posters in front of a large “Trump 2020” banner, which appears to be mounted behind…
Editor: On Sunday, Sept. 29, my wife and I had the pleasure of attending the 2019 Idyllwild Renaissance Faire held at Camp Emerson. Due to our job situation, we do not have the privilege of being able to reside at the top of the hill full-time. However, we visit whenever the occasion arises. And what…
By the Office of Riverside County Third District Supervisor Chuck Washington Contributed Riverside County Third District Supervisor Chuck Washington is seeking applicants to serve on the fair board. Members of the fair board counsel and advise the Riverside County Board of Supervisors on administrative and policy matters related to Riverside County’s National Date Festival, which…
Idyllwild Fire Here are some of the calls Idyllwild Fire Department responded to recently. • Sept. 29 — Walk-in medical aid, 1:47 a.m. • Sept. 29 — Walk-in medical aid, 9:31 a.m. • Sept. 29 — Walk-in medical aid, 6:20 p.m. • Sept. 29 — Medical aid, 4:35 p.m. Highway 243. • Sept. 30 —…
The Idyllwild Mountain Quilters is holding its 16th-annual quilt show at Buckhorn Camp Oct. 12 and 13 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is $8, but children under 16 years old and husbands are free. The theme for this year is “Deer Idy.” The two quilts created and donated to the Friends of the Idyllwild Library…
The annual Free Spaghetti Dinner and Basket Festival, organized by Soroptimist International of Idyllwild, is slated for Wednesday, Oct. 16, at Buckhorn Camp. The event starts at 5 p.m. Club members spent months putting together six themed baskets that range in value from $1,200 to $2,000. This year’s baskets are: Wine and Dine, Kids and…
70 years ago – 1949 An early October snowfall left 3 inches of snow on the ground. 65 years ago – 1954 There was dancing every Saturday night at the Pine Cove Lodge. 60 years ago – 1959 A free “trans-ocean telephone call” to Hawaii or Alaska would be offered to someone at the next…
By the Office of Gov. Gavin NewsomContributed Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a series of bills aimed at improving California’s wildfire prevention, mitigation and response efforts and continuing progress toward its clean energy goals. The 22 bills cover various areas for a comprehensive approach to these issues, and reflect recommendations in the Governor’s Strike Force report…
The Great Pumpkin Carnival wouldn’t be possible without the community’s support! Idyllwild Community Center (ICC) is looking for more than 50 volunteers to help with the event. Volunteers are needed for booths from 4:30-7 p.m. on Oct. 31 (Halloween). Please consider volunteering to make this the best year yet. If you are interested in volunteering…
