Does anyone see the irony? In the Town Crier’s cover story “Independence Day: All weekend on the Hill” (in the June 30 edition), the second paragraph is devoted to explaining that the Fourth of July Parade will actually be on July 4 this year. However, if the Fourth were to land on a Sunday, [the…
We want to publicly express our thanks and appreciation to the members of the Idyllwild Career Firefighters Association for their willingness to sacrifice a portion of their pay and benefits in order to help IFPD in our efforts to reach a balanced budget for the 2011–2012 fiscal year. The six career captains and engineers forfeited…
Four paws up to Max, the husky/shepherd mix, now known as Luke. Luke has found his forever home, and is said to be living the life of “Riley.” Speaking of Riley, she is still searching for her forever home. Young and full of energy, this shepherd mix would love a day filled with walks, hikes,…
60 years ago – 1951 Residents reported ice one morning when the temperature dropped to the 30s. 55 years ago – 1956 About 300 people jammed Town Hall to vote on zoning for the Idyllwild area. After a stormy discussion, a zoning plan was adopted by a 5-to-1 majority. 50 years ago – 1961 Bids…
The Idyllwild Fire Protection District commissioners voted 4-1 to approve the first deficit budget in 46 years. With another 4-1 vote, they have approved refinancing equipment to pay less now and more over time. Without a vote, they approved a new employee contrary to the California code that governs the board’s conduct (see Health and…
The July 4th Parade yesterday was great fun, as always — for most of us who watched — but part of the crowd was miserable. I speak of the dogs who were subjected to the heat, crowd and noise, but had no choice in the matter. As a part-timer with two dogs, I appreciate Idyllwild’s…
I’ve worked on some major developments, both nonprofit and profit. I have a keen sense of this neighborhood — who we are and what most of us want. And, I’ve lived in many beautiful and smartly planned towns, from Mill Valley to Malibu, Portland to Palos Verdes. In each example, the smart towns have one…
Is news so scarce that you need to cover a half of a page with a rambling piece of Glenn Beck boilerplate larded with inaccuracies, half-truths and contradictions? “Liberals have bought into the idea that people are fundamentally bad.” I thought the doctrine of Original Sin was a fundamental tenet of Christianity, something deeply embraced…
Happy Birthday wishes to Ernie Maxwell. We’re only in the middle of celebrating Ernie Maxwell week. The county Board of Supervisors has designated the entire week, from Monday, July 4 through July 10 as Ernie Maxwell Week. The Town Crier is very happy and proud that Emax, our founder, is still revered throughout the county….
“Only in Idyllwild,” we hear the expression often. The fine shops and galleries, and the outstanding restaurants make Idyllwild a special place. The cordial residents and friendly atmosphere enhance the quality of life in this mountain town. Active community members and merchants make a concerted effort to attract the tourist dollars by organizing and supporting…
