Editor: There is but one God for all of us. So why are there so many religions? Since the beginning of time, the stronger ones taught the weaker ones. Look at us now. We are still doing the same. America, you have never experienced the loss of your country. I have. It hurts beyond description….
Dear Dr. Schelly: Recently, the Idyllwild Water District Board of Directors held a hearing to approve a new water rate structure defining two classes — residential and commercial — using rate tiers and quantities of water within each tier. You advised the community that your counsel approved the new rate structure. As you know, the…
Editor: I am an artist, and as an artist, I can appreciate the intent behind the proposed light projection on Tahquitz Rock. It will no doubt be spectacular, although the evening light hitting its surface for me is sufficient. I definitely don’t hold the same romantic views of Tahquitz as a previous writer, however, as…
Editor: Dave Barry has remarked that there’s nothing one can ever say or do but somebody else will take it much too seriously. I’m alluding, of course, to the Fourth of July laser show. To me this sounds like innocent fun; others regard it as a call to arms. Some have expressed apprehension that unruly…
Editor: I agree with Rob Muir — a glitzy laser show projected on Tahquitz Rock is inappropriate for our village of Idyllwild. Our Fourth of July parade is a wonderful celebration in keeping with our town; this laser show is too glam. I look at our lovely Tahquitz, a sentinel watching over our town every…
Editor: I read Dr. Tom’s statements on the Bernie Sanders tirade against Russell Vought with great interest. It prompted further reading about the incident which was quite illuminating, and in my opinion, much more damaging to Sen.Sanders’ character than Mr. Vought’s. I appreciate that Dr. Tom is properly concerned about the unconstitutionality of a religious…
Editor: Tahquitz Rock was sacred to the local Native Americans who took care of our beautiful valley and mountain. According to legend, they promised their spirits would always protect our mountain. To shine laser lights on their sacred rock and disturb Chief Tahquitz would be sacrilegious. Please, no laser lights. Idyllwild has been known and…
Editor: I enjoy my weekly edition of the Town Crier immensely. But although I enjoy the paper, I have been offended consistently by your “Dr Tom” column. It seems to only be focused mainly on two things: insulting our president and skewering Christians. In his most recent offering, he states he is ‘torn” regarding Sanders’…
Editor: It was a perfect day for Idyllwild’s annual 5k/10k races with clear skies and cooler weather than usual. Chip Shelly was emcee again; Mayor Max even made an appearance. Perfect. Chip pointed out the 5k race phenom expected to win. “He’s over here wearing the American flag shorts. Follow him!” Perfect. So when the…
Editor: Nature and humankind go hand-in-hand (or paw/claw/talon/hoof-in-hand) in Idyllwild. We appreciate each other on many levels and encroach upon each other on many levels. There are residents who make it their cause to help out the deer during drought conditions by putting out water, hay and saltlicks, ensuring that the local mule deer establish…
