Opinion: Representing a mandate
I’ll say this again. Whether it’s Idyllwild Fire Protection District (IFPD), Idyllwild Community Recreation Council (ICRC), or the county, great things only happen when...
Opinion: Move forward!
Idyllwild is a wonderful place. It has many active and concerned citizens. However, it seems that issues are talked to death and bickering ...
Opinion: Self-awareness benefits all
I moved to Idyllwild on July 9 and was privileged to sit in on the County Service Area 36 meetings July 14 and 27,...
Opinion: Disagree, don’t attack
After reading the letters to the editor and coverage of the recent events in Idyllwild, I had to wonder to myself what had happened...
Opinion: Costs of fire insurance
Idyllwild Fire Protection District (IFPD) underfunding, added to fees for CAL FIRE protection areas, Brown’s chopping the “Super Tanker” — all these mean something...
Opinion: Opportunity for change
I am hesitant to even write this letter, with the affection both my husband (since his Boy Scout days!) and I have had for...
Opinion: Succinct and insightful
As I sit here playing my dobro, anxiously awaiting the opening of the new park where I can play chess under the pines and...
Opinion: Let’s stand up for the good guys
First off, I would like to state that in over 30 years on the Hill, I have been hesitant to respond to delusional letters...
Opinion: John Simpson, my friend
In published in the July 28 issue of the Town Crier, Norm Cassen wrote that John Simpson, former president of the Idyllwild Community...
Opinion: It’s the Town Crier’s fault
Last week, you published a letter to the editor that included one man’s opinion that John Simpson of the Rainbow Inn was driven by...