Before Our Time: The endless discoveries of history …

Like peeling an onion, the work of reconstructing history seems never to end. New tidbits appear serendipitously and constantly. Let me close the year...

Creature Corner: Dec. 5, 2012

Reunited this week after going on a little adventure were Jezabelle, Noodle, Soup and Nugget. Missing is Max, the Chihuahua mix from Jameson area. Call...

Past Tense: Dec. 6, 2012

65 years ago - 1947 Deputy Max Jensen, assigned to the mountains by the Sheriff’s Department, reported that during the previous six months he had...

Another Point of View: Regarding “Why unions?”

Editor’s note: This viewpoint is a commentary on Conor O’Farrell’s column, “Why unions?…” which appearred in the Nov. 15 issue of the Town Crier. I...

Creature Corner: Nov. 29, 2012

The ARF staff and all of the four-leggeds wish our loyal community, friends, and visitors a Happy Thanksgiving. Reunited this week after taking a little...

Initial Thoughts: Give and share; toys and more …

We’ve just begun the holiday seasons, Thanksgiving has passed, Christmas is only four weeks in the future, then the New Year arrives. While I shared...

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....

Opinion: Palms to Pines Scenic Byway

Having attended local meetings regarding the proposed Palms to Pines Scenic Byway, I would like to comment about the letter to editor on this...

Opinion: Phone numbers the ‘659’ is silent

I have lived full-time in Idyllwild for more than a year now — a short time compared to the multitude of wonderful “long-timers.” I...

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...
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