Referring to 47 percent of Americans, Mitt Romney [Republican presidential candidate] has said, “My job is not to worry about those people. I’ll never convince them they should take personal responsibility and care for their lives.” Does Romney really believe that nearly half of all Americans are irresponsible freeloaders? Is he talking about you? If…
Regarding Hector Trujillo’s “Science and Reality Today” column in the Sept. 27 issue of the Town Crier, the problem is not with the physics. The problem is with the present (old?) concept of “nothing,” “nothingness,” or “empty.” The evidence is that “empty” space is not empty in the way we thought of “empty” before experiments…
I would argue against the descriptor “Grand” in the [announcement for the “Opening and Dedication Ceremony”] of the Idyllwild Library. A pall hangs over it since the personnel changeover months ago, whatever the undisclosed reasons. The distasteful manner in which this occurred remains fresh in the minds of many of us who were volunteers and…
There are three infuriating aspects of Michael Rasson’s recent letter [see the Sept. 20 issue of the Town Crier] concerning access to the creek near Idyllwild Pines. First, it’s a cowardly, ad hominem smear (meaning an attack on an opponent’s personal character, rather than the policy or position she or he maintains). Second, it’s not…
As the new treasurer for the Idyllwild Chamber of Commerce, I have taken on the task of recording the finances from the Town Jazz event that took place at the end of August. Since I was not in town at the time, I was told of the event, as well as rumors, that I feel…
Editor’s note: this letter was originally sent to Bill Brown, CSA Operations Manager, Economic Development Agency, Riverside County. Since the County has taken over recreation, the need for [the CSA 36 Advisory Committee to] meet every month is not needed. I would say no more than four [times] a year unless something special comes up….
Recently, an assemblyman mailed out information about the State Parks using the California Bear logo. I believe that our State Park [Mount San Jacinto] will go through this media storm and will become stronger and better. We have a great support park family on the Hill. I’m proud to stand by the American and California…
Thank you very much for your information about Strawberry Creek where it runs through Idyllwild Pines Camp. It is good to know the rules regarding access to the creek and how one can walk along this lovely area. My family and others have done this for years and have always picked up any litter we…
One of the advantages of living in Idyllwild is breathing fresh mountain air and enjoying the sound of nature. It is especially enjoyable dining al fresco during the warm summer evenings on the decks of our fine dining restaurants with the view of the mountains, the soft breeze through the pines, and the quiet laid-back…
I really like the design of the new library by Fairway Market. But can anyone tell me what the vertical heavy duty chain hanging from the front corner of the roof is for? It’s attached to the ground with a carabiner type clip and runs between the cement base on the ground and the front…
