Final Thoughts: A new form of open government …
I guess I must admit that I’m still the child who chides his parents for “not doing what you tell me to do.”
For example,...
Initial Thoughts: The freedom of independence …
Happy Fourth of July, or as Marshall reminds me, Independence Day. It was 236 years ago that the residents of the colonies decided that...
Initial Thoughts: The election, accessible paths and anonymous damage …
Tuesday, June 5, is the state primary and several local races will be determined then rather than in the November general election.
For the past...
Initial Thoughts: Vote …
When you read this column, it will be less than one week until Election Day 2012. I don’t care for whom you vote, but...
Initial Thoughts: Make a New Year’s resolution — make a phone call …
Since I began writing this column, I’ve been encouraging you to get involved in our community. It’s good for you and clearly good for...
Initial Thoughts: Today isn’t tomorrow …
Well, now that you have dug out of the first snowfall of the season, let’s take some time to reflect on last week and...
Initial Thoughts: Disappointment, now and then …
Happy Birthday wishes to Ernie Maxwell.
We’re only in the middle of celebrating Ernie Maxwell week. The county Board of Supervisors has designated the entire...
Initial Thoughts: Forest Service the new “Black Op” agency … ?
The latest federal agency to join the war on terrorism appears to be the Forest Service. I make this assumption since the agency is...
Initial Thoughts: What makes Idyllwild unique …
The Third Annual Lemon Lily Festival was last weekend. What a success! The Festival’s popularity and reputation has grown each year.
This is true of...
Initial Thoughts: From Nov. 1, 1946, to 2011, 65 years proud …
Editor’s note: Ernie and Betty Maxwell wrote the column below for the Oct. 28, 1952 issue. In it, they discuss the production of the...