Another Point of View: Walker vs. paid-call firefighters
Whether you know it or not, we’ve just received a wake-up call. I’m referring, of course, to the almost unbelievable action recently taken by...
Practicing the art of the possible: Gathering of the minds
When Conor [O’Farrell] asked me to write briefly about my thoughts on the bimonthly discussion group, I was a little stumped as to what to say, unusual for me. So, I guess I’ll just tell why I got involved.
Another Point of View: Truth seasoned with pepper …
Editor:
The old Woodies, Soroptimists, bored members of all organizations and Rotarians have got to go. Few of them can hear anyway. The aging Community...
Another Point of View: It’s time to be counted
Editor:
Three events in my life caused me to beam with pride to be a citizen of this country. The first occurred when the U.S....
Another Point of View: Why is Cal Fire hiding Mountain Fire cause still?
Beginning shortly after the Mountain Fire, concerned citizens began asking the Town Crier for information as to the origin and cause of the blaze...
Another Point of View
Getting wiser about pesticide safety
Age brings wisdom, but not always knowledge about pesticide safety. With Older Americans Month upon us, what better time to...
Another Point of View: Health insurers marketing neglects rural communities
In April several local residents received letters from their health insurance companies suggesting two ways to save money. The first was to switch to...
Another Point of View: Americans still dream
Editor’s note: Marshall Smith is a reporter for the Town Crier. He is writing from Spain.
I have been coming to Spain since December 1981....
Practicing the art of the possible: Still hoping
Last Wednesday, I attended the discussion group that Hill residents Conor O’Farrell and Mark Yardas organized. It was my second time. Perhaps, like others, I wasn’t sure I wanted to go, but I was curious.
Another point of view: Jewel box or black hole?
Editor:
Idyllwild is an exquisite jewel box, beautiful in itself but also filled with priceless jewels: Idyllwild Arts, Art Alliance, and a multitude of other...