Initial Thoughts: Christmas thoughts — past and present …
As we quickly approach the end of 2011, the Town Crier’s 65th year and the centennial of our founder, Emax, Ernie Maxwell, I wish...
Another Point of View: Americans still dream
Editor’s note: Marshall Smith is a reporter for the Town Crier. He is writing from Spain.
I have been coming to Spain since December 1981....
Opinion: Idyllwild’s other history
There have been complaints, meetings and discussions recently about town teenagers and out-of-towners tagging walls with spray paint. The contents of the markings have...
Past Tense: May 9, 2013
65 years ago - 1948
Fern Valley Mutual Water Company installed a 420,000-gallon water tank on Strawberry Creek.
60 years ago - 1953
A record-breaking crowd of...
Readers Write: 11.28.2013
Jazz fest didn’t need rescuing
Editor:
J.P. Crumrine’s article about Jazz in the Pines is certainly right indicating that Anne and Barnaby Finch will put on a...
Past Tense: March 6, 2014
65 years ago - 1949
With the help of a slide rule, Larry Smith estimated he had removed 8 tons of snow from his roof.
60...
Another Point of View: Walker vs. paid-call firefighters
Whether you know it or not, we’ve just received a wake-up call. I’m referring, of course, to the almost unbelievable action recently taken by...
Creature Corner: March 28, 2013
Welcome back to Sandy, our sun goddess. Things don’t always work out the first time, so she’s back to share the sun with Oreo...
Off the main roads: Be found faster …
Admit it, you’re lost. It’s a scary feeling, especially if you’ve been out for more than one day, even more so if you have...
Past Tense: Nov. 27, 2012
65 years ago - 1947
Game Warden Cliff Donham was double-crossed by the very squirrels he protected. When investigating his car’s lack of power, it...