Opinion
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Readers Write: Kudos to county road crews
Our Riverside County Transportation Department should be commended for the great job they do keeping the roads clear when it snows and following up with spreading cinders to keep us from slipping on the ice afterward. I was reminded of their good work this past holiday weekend. They provide excellent service. Karin Greenwood Fern Valley
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Readers Write: In response to the people voted
In the Town Crier of Dec 1, 2016, I noted in William R. Farout’s letter, “The people voted,” regarding the Nov. 8 election, he states, “On Nov. 8, 2016, enough of the people voted for change.” As of 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, the Democratic candidate received 65,489,409 votes (48.2 percent) and the Republican candidate…
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Out Loud: Snow visitors
Jack, my son Zac and I drove out to my daughter’s in Thomas Mountain Village Christmas morning. The halycon blue sky, snowy mountains, bucolic pastures and fairly clear highways created an idyllic scene for a drive in the country. Traffic was light, contradicting a deluge of snow visitors making their way toward the mountains. We…
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Creature Corner: Dec. 29, 2016
Last week in Days of Our Nine Lives, the ARF cats learned of a new ARF dog, Nala. Bobbie: Ho ho ho! Gather around, Santa Cat! Pepper: Santa Cat? Really? Bobbie: Where’s your holiday spirit? Get your jingle on and round up all the cats. Pepper: (Yelling into the cattery) Hey, guys! Santa Cat is…
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Creature Corner: December 22, 2016
Last week in Days of Our Nine Lives, the ARF cats were happy for Leia’s finding a forever home. Bobbie: Olivia, you know that I’m the new cattery 4-1-1, right? Olivia: Yes, you’re the know-it-all. We get it. Bobbie: Darned tootin’ I know it all! I know that ARF has a new dog. George: …
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The Home Bistro: December 22, 2016: The perfect gift of love and life … food!
The perfect gift of love and life … food! With the holidays upon us, nothing may be more appreciated than a jar or container of home cooked soup with a ribbon around it and a nice baguette. Guaranteed it will not end up in a holiday grab bag exchange! A big pot of minestrone, vegetable,…
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Past Tense: December 22, 2016
65 years ago – 1951 The Lions Club viewed Korean War combat films at Fern Valley Lodge. The movies showed U.S. Marines withdrawing from Chosin. 60 years ago – 1956 Because of continuous dry weather, residents and visitors were being asked to be extra careful of fire during the holidays. Jess Southwell and other Forest…
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Readers Write: December 22, 2016: Over-zealous tree removal
Editor: I recognize the importance of county road crews having the right of way to clear dangerous trees from the road right of way. What I do not understand is how a county maintenance crew can cut down a healthy 40-year-old evergreen oak tree that is not near a power line or creating a hazard,…
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Readers Write: December 22, 2016: Mas Viva Vivaldi
Editor: My, aren’t we blessed to live where a Master Chorale concert of such magnitude can joyfully happen … where people such as Buzz Holmes, the Marshall Hawkins Sextet, John Fleming, Ed Hansen and Sherry Williams can inspire us … where our own Idyllwild Community Fund can choose to fund a wonderful adaptation of a…
