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…
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…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF cats welcomed new dogs and kittens. Sadie: Since we don’t have an office cat right now, I’ll do the honors. Mr. Gray: Okay, I guess. What’s new? Sadie: Two of the three dogs who came to ARF last week — Morgan, the Yorkie, and Bruno, the…
At the last County Service Area (CSA) 38 [Pine Cove] meeting on Sept. 17, the board approved the reimbursement of funds ($854.53) to the Pine Cove Water District for the open house appreciation day at the Pine Cove Fire Station on Aug. 3. It was reported that during the meeting, CSA 38 chair, Jerry Holldber,…
70 years ago – 1949 With funds raised by the ladies of the Community Presbyterian Church, volunteers were preparing to shingle the roof of the manse. 65 years ago – 1954 Hemet and Idyllwild citizens joined forces to protest a proposal of the U.S. Cement Corp. to construct a $3 million plant in Diamond Valley….
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” Panther announced Little Girl’s adoption. Panther: We have a new dog! Everyone, get in here to meet the new dog! Shay: Yippee! Another dog! Who is it? Panther: Meet Baby. Baby: (enters room) Hello everyone! I’m Baby, and I’m very happy to be here. Mr. Gray: Nice…
I ended the last Out Loud letting the taxpayers know that the Town Crier had requested all email communications between the Idyllwild Fire Protection District (IFPD) commissioners regarding the separation of former IFPD Chief Patrick Reitz from the district. Chief Mark LaMont initially came back with the response that the communications were attorney-client privilege. When…
70 years ago – 1949 The Lucks, who manned the community telephone switchboard, figured the average number of calls serviced daily during the summer was 1,800. 65 years ago – 1954 The Idyllwild School term opened with 166 students, a 20% increase over the previous year. 60 years ago – 1959 Bow and arrow expert…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF cats chatted with Daisy about all things adoption. Sadie: It’s awfully quiet in here. What gives? Mr. Gray: Adoptions, that’s what gives. Sadie: Who? Mr. Gray: The kittens were adopted together, thankfully, and Daisy has been adopted as well! Sadie: Holy catnip! Have they moved far…
