Opinion: Freedom from religion
Does anyone see the irony?
In the Town Crier’s cover story “Independence Day: All weekend on the Hill” (in the June 30 edition),...
Opinion: Career firefighters sacrifice
We want to publicly express our thanks and appreciation to the members of the Idyllwild Career Firefighters Association for their willingness to sacrifice a...
Opinion: A dissenting vote
The Idyllwild Fire Protection District commissioners voted 4-1 to approve the first deficit budget in 46 years.
With another 4-1 vote, they have approved...
Opinion: Heat, holidays and pets
The July 4th Parade yesterday was great fun, as always — for most of us who watched — but part of the crowd was...
Opinion: Questioning editorials
Is news so scarce that you need to cover a half of a page with a rambling piece of Glenn Beck boilerplate larded with...
Opinion: Idyllwild a community
“Only in Idyllwild,” we hear the expression often. The fine shops and galleries, and the outstanding restaurants make Idyllwild a special place. The cordial...
Opinion: Plan for the parade
After working as a volunteer with one of the organizations that helps with the 4th of July celebration for many years, I thought I...
Opinion: Reach out to others
The death of Isaac Outland is far more then just another suicide, it’s a sign of the times, an evocative sign of our times....
Opinion: State fire protection fees
Shortly after being appointed to the Idylwild Fire Protection District (IFPD) Board of Commissioners in July 2008, I ran across California Public Resources Code...
Opinion: Who benefits from recreation?
Article 18 of the state Constitution says no assessment shall be imposed on any parcel which exceeds the reasonable cost of the proportional special...