Editor’s note: Co-Publisher and Bottle Washer Jack Clark is taking the column this week. My very good friend, Jeff Meltzer, turns 76 on Monday. Some of you know him as the guy with the l-o-n-g white beard who has installed many a telephone system for businesses and agencies up here on the Hill. He also…
My editorial last week stirred up some people. I received not just letters, but text messages and phone calls. Jack and I appreciated that support for the TC regarding sponsorship of the Idyllwild Summer Concert Series. But we didn’t expect anything to change. Then, Pete Holzman surprised me Monday morning after Jack and I arrived…
As of Monday, we were informed that the Idyllwild Summer Concert Series does not want our involvement this year. Since shortly after its inception, when it was still located at Mt. San Jacinto State Park, we’ve supported the series with free advertising and stories in exchange for a basic sponsorship. Yes, that’s true — free….
When we started our local nature photography calendar years ago, very few local organizations/businesses offered local calendars. Back then, it was a hit because it was so specific to Idyllwild. We sold lots of calendars. Now, others offer local calendars in town so we are unable to sell enough to make it worth the cost…
Like most local homes, ours only cools down during the night when we have these serious hot spells. Otherwise, we start melting inside about noon. I keep considering a swamp cooler for our house because it can become unbearable at times. Saturday, after my son and I cooked breakfast for the family and cleaned up…
I only participated in the 5k/10k race once and that was years ago. I did the 5k walk and actually managed not to come in last. I still keep my number from that year hanging on my softball glove, an item with little wear even after three seasons. That’s the athlete I am. Every year,…
Editor’s note: Staff Reporter Marshall Smith writes on his personal relationship with former TC staffer James Larkin, who died last week at the young age of 39. Can I see another’s woe, And not be in sorrow too? Can I see another’s grief, And not seek for kind relief? William Blake, Songs of Innocence Family….
I wrote a bit about the hectic time we are experiencing, and I’m guessing that this summer isn’t shaping up to be a good one for my container garden on our deck because the breaks aren’t coming. That may not be such a bad thing if a bear is roaming around seeking out yummy herbs…
The last couple of weeks, including this week, are more hectic than usual. When two people out of seven are out, scrambling occurs as each of the remaining of us grab more hats to wear. And this week, our newspaper is the largest it has been since we bought the paper. Thank you to all…
More and more, we in the newsroom at the TC have experienced an impediment to covering local students at Idyllwild School: parents or guardians. Last week, one of our freelance photographers went to Open House at the school and took lots of photos. He turned in four photos of the school concert without getting names….
