Past Tense: Oct. 17, 2013
The Restaurant Gastrognome became the latest pleasure dome to open in Idyllwild in June of 1973. Located near town center, the gourmet restaurant, reminiscent...
Readers Write: Pine Cove first responders
Editor:
Now that I am “at home” 100% of my time, I am finally using this time to show...
Past Tense: June 7, 2012
65 years ago - 1947
A wave of ladybugs buzzed through the village, coming out of hibernation. Somebody proposed an annual village lottery on...
Opinion: A 4-legged Christmas Wish list
For Santa, readers and Honorable Mayor Max:
I am “4-legged” and I speak for all my furry friends.
I hear Christmas is approaching upon us....
Past Tense: May 28, 2020
There are two current Town Crier employees in these two Hillbilly photos — one in each. Can you guess who? ...
Opinion: Let’s stand up for the good guys
First off, I would like to state that in over 30 years on the Hill, I have been hesitant to respond to delusional letters...
Opinion: The value of building codes
I can’t be silent on the two letters on evil building codes and their implications to this community.
International Building Codes are...
Opinion: Computer scams
It has come to my attention that several people on the Hill have been the victim of computer scams via phone calls. Their computers...
Opinion: Fire personnel were amazing
Editor:
A heads up for our fire chief, Patrick Reitz.
Do you know how fortunate we are to have a man of his caliber working with...
Initial Thoughts: We need and need to know about IFPD …
On Monday, I received a question which is below. I responded and asked the writer if she wanted it printed as a letter to...