Editor: If any of your readers believe that war is something that happens to other people, they are living in fantasy land. I was a 10-year-old boy living in a Chicago suburb when World War II began with Pearl Harbor. In the next four years, I lost a close, older friend whose B-17 bomber was…
Editor: Our last refill with Suburban cost $2.90 per gal. And now they refuse to cooperate with the Town Crier? We’re done with them. Greg Matson Pine Cove
Editor: Each time my wife and I travel to our cabin in Idyllwild from our home in the desert, the pine trees, fresh air and magnificent mountain views refresh our senses and energy level. Likewise, we find joy and inspiration in the very active and professional arts scene on the Hill. The multitude of accomplished…
Editor: First, just a short question for Mr. Smith: Just where are you getting the information that Cal Fire already has a county contract in place to replace IFPD if their district is desolved? He complains of the price of IFPD, although at this time, every city in Riverside County faces the same problems and…
Editor: I was at a food ministry outreach at the coast recently. While there, I had the privilege to speak with a few of the homeless folk receiving sustenance for the week. One gentleman explained that he was an unemployed, heavy-equipment operator, but he said that being in his 70s, no one would consider hiring…
Editor: My husband and I recently celebrated our first anniversary of living on the Hill. After nine years of desert living, we made our great escape and have had no regrets. Our celebration included an enjoyable meal with the wonderful hospitality from the Gastrognome, followed by a stunning dramatic reading by the Idyllwild Theatre Company….
Editor: My wife and I made our second getaway from busy San Diego to “Idy” just this week, and I had the distinct pleasure of perusing your paper. I’ve never worked in journalism but I have read several newspapers in my half century on Earth, and I am blessed and delighted by your product. Even…
Editor: Idyllwild Fire Protection District is inferior to Cal Fire, including objectivity, training, the economy of size and crew muster volume, not to mention that Cal Fire already has a county contract in place to replace IFPD at no Idyllwild charge, provided IFPD is dissolved. Outrageous IFPD taxes continue to rise because of uncontrolled overtime,…
Editor: I wanted to reply to Jim Krug’s letter about “narcissistic” cyclists in Idyllwild. I think a better adjective would have been “inconsiderate” cyclists. I have been part of the cycling scene in Idyllwild since 1992. Most of the cyclists here in Idyllwild are mountain bikers, not “spandex” clad road riders. Highways 243 and 74…
Editor: Friday last, I was run off the road (figuratively speaking) by a local delivery truck. My immediate reaction was fear mixed with a dash of confusion, followed by a slightly inappropriate feeling of anger. (Read here: I flipped the guy off. Sorry.) Once I regathered myself, I reflected on the incident as I continued…
