Editor: The people gave Donald Trump over 14 million votes in the 2016 primary elections. The people’s delegates to the Republican National Convention gave Trump 62 percent of their votes. The people gave Hilary Clinton over 16 million votes in the 2016 primary elections. The people’s delegates to the Democrat National Convention gave Clinton 60…
Editor: In reference to the letter from William R. Faurot in the Oct. 13, Town Crier: “How soon we forget.” He states, “… people have the right to defend themselves and a nation the right to defend itself. George Washington’s Continental Army was supplemented by the various state militias composed of private citizens bearing their…
IWD’s failed myopic vision Editor: I have analyzed many years of production and contamination data for most public and private wells on this mountain, including surface water diversions. 100 years ago, diversions — aside from heavy contamination — made sense during wet years, but that’s it. Just remember, there’s little or no water to…
How soon we forget Editor: In response to Frank Baele letter of 09/01/2016: Responsible gun owners do not shoot innocent people. However, people have the right to defend themselves and a nation the right to defend itself. George Washington’s Continental Army was supplemented by the various state militias composed of private citizens bearing their own…
TC Putting up barriers Editor: A public special meeting was suggested to hear and discuss the opinion of district legal counsel. Directors Kunkle and Rockwell refused. A public special meeting was called to interview qualified candidates for interim manager but Rockwell could not attend. Another special public meeting was called and briefly held. It was…
Whose money behind Measure W? Editor: Can someone tell me whose money is funding Idyllwild Fire Department’s promotion of Measure W? If it is tax money, I object. Terry Rothrock, Idyllwild [Editor’s note: Finance committee member Nancy Layton has acknowledged that Measure W cannot be promoted with taxpayers’ money. She stated the promotion is being privately…
Editor: Growing up in East Germany after the war, I saw socialism and communism in action for all that it was — not what it was supposed to do. My mom told my dad many times, “Be careful what you say — they are watching.” Well, dad didn’t listen. One day, he was picked up…
Editor: I appreciate Merry VonSeggern’s honest clarification concerning my water treatment license. I did retire, about two-years ago, and as such decided to not renew my Grade 5 license. As a college professor the state does not require such licenses, however, I maintained it after moving on from a water district to the college. I…
re: Time for just one water district Editor: Like I said months ago, time for one water district. Let’s combine the knowledge of three water districts to have a future and a place to live on the mountain. Without water a few may not have water meters, but the rest may have them and no water…
Editor: Regarding letter from Bob Rahman in Sept. 15, 2016 Town Crier about Idyllwild business establishments flying American Flag on 9/11 Anniversary … Seems only 19 American Flags seen by Mr. Raham can be blamed “On Obama’s most recent apology tour, he said the citizens of our country were lazy”. Really, don’t recall that —…
