Editor: I’m sending this as a PSA for both resident and visiting dog owners: Please consider your pet’s best interest when deciding whether to attend the 4th of July Parade in Idyllwild together. It’s a wonderful event that we’ve enjoyed over many years, but in thinking like a dog and speaking just for myself, it’s…
Editor: The difference of opinions in each letter is symptomatic of the social/political split dividing the United States today. The definition of tolerance is: “the disposition to be patient and fair toward those whose opinions or practices differ from one’s own.” Ms. Stearns only questioned the motivation for being tattooed. She was neither impatient nor…
Editor: While we feel very much honored to be recognized with the Ernie Maxwell Community Spirit Award, we want the community to know this award does not belong to us alone. Idyllwild Animal Rescue Friends, ARF, is made up of a group of hard working, very dedicated individuals without whom this organization would cease to…
Editor: I’ve never felt the need to respond to a letter printed in the TC, but Gisela Stearns’ June 16 letter came at such a timely moment. I find it sad that Ms. Stearns sits in judgment of everyone. I’ve no desire to get a tattoo myself, but I would never judge someone for having…
Editor: This is a growing concern of mine and our neighbors, although we want all who come to visit our iconic mountain town to have an enjoyable experience. However, it has been noted that the weekend crowd who rents our neighborhood cabins (and it’s not the AARP crowd) have too good of a time. The…
Editor: I look forward to going to breakfast Sunday mornings and take a little more time to dress nicely. After I sit down, a man wearing a tank top that shows off his arms full of tattoos is sitting nearby. It must hurt to have this done and must be costly. Why would anybody want…
Editor: I really look forward to receiving the Town Crier each week. Not living there as a full-time resident allows me to stay in touch with what’s happening in my old neighborhood. Recently, you expanded the interests of the TC to include a column for foodies written by Vic Sirkin. I am certainly not a…
Editor: Referring to [“The Home Bistro”] in the Town Crier dated June 2, page 5: “The largest of our three very small water districts won’t sell water meters to owners of vacant parcels who have been making payments to build their retirement dream cabins.” Wow, I think I saw a similar scenario on an old…
Editor: 1) Of course, there needs to be public hearings statewide on this topic that effects the respectful, free use of the public’s lands; it is your obligation to ensure that this happens; 2) Different uses have different impacts, and logically should be recognized as such. For example, generally, person by person, hiking has a…
Editor: I humbly apologize for my recent letter [May 19] to the TC staff for implying calendar-challenged reporting. Thanks to follow-up stories, I have since realized that the IFPD/San Jacinto Joint Powers Authority plans are no April Fool’s joke. And the realization struck me that the JPA makes perfect sense, given the financial difficulties IFPD…
