By Thomas R. Kluzak, M.D. Whipping up fear, to which we respond in a visceral often irrational way, is a favorite tactic of politicians, and they especially love to be able to do it with just a few words. Thus, “death tax” has turned the tide of the American public against the estate tax, fearing…
In January of this year, Kathy Sacher Wilson and Ginger Dagnall resigned from the County Service Area 36 Advisory Committee. Now, Wendy Read has resigned in March. That leaves John Mertroka Jr. and Dave Hunt as the only two of the original five members sworn in in July of last year. While Wendy was attending…
65 years ago – 1952 The Kretsingers wrote from Nebraska, very homesick for Idyllwild. • • • The congregation of the Community Church accepted Rev. Warner’s resignation. 60 years ago – 1957 A well-organized search party covered a great deal of rough country between the Stone Creek and Pine Cove areas. They found a lost…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the ARF cats were trying to understand humans. Audrey: Not to steal Bobbie’s thunder, but I have news. George: Tell us quick, before Bobbie beats you to it. Audrey: OK, so first off, Veronica’s trial adoption worked out, and now she has a forever family. Second, we…
Well it’s been a fun ride everyone. Just like the coolest roller coaster ever — full of ups and downs, twists and turns. After nearly five years as your science writer, this is my last column for the Town Crier. What was the point? What did I hope you got out of it (other than…
By Thomas R. Kluzak, M.D. So, how did you answer the question, “Should everyone in the United States be entitled to health care?” Sorry, that was a trick question. It doesn’t really matter because the question has already been answered for all of us, and the answer is “yes.” The Emergency Medical Treatment and Active…
Sunday, Jack and our son Zac worked at an ongoing project of trying to repair our refrigerator. Originally, something caused the refrigerator section to freeze the food. After they replaced the parts, the freezor section began to defrost. This project to determine the cause has resulted in weeks-long analyses, watching YouTube videos and moving food…
Editor: Indivisibles are saying they are not an anti-Trump organization and so be it. The group further said they are for social, environmental and economic justice. That being said, if this group wants to be influential in such matters, wouldn’t it make sense to protest against oppressive governments all over this blue planet? Yet they…
65 years ago – 1952 The Chamber of Commerce boasted 66 business members and 223 nonbusiness members. 60 years ago – 1957 The Forest Service reported the poorest snow pack since the annual surveys began. Average depth on the course was 3.15 inches, with several of the measuring points bare. 55 years ago – 1962…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the ARF dogs and cats shared their secrets for wooing their way into humans’ hearts. Bobbie: George, have you noticed Veronica isn’t here? George: Now that you mention it, it’s rather quiet today. Bobbie: She is on a trial adoption. I know she is hopeful that this…
