Opinion

Past Tense: July 7, 2011

Past Tense: July 7, 2011

60 years ago – 1951 A county road crew installed sidewalks and curbs downtown. 55 years ago – 1956 Actress Marjorie Main, best known for her role as “Ma Kettle,” bought a lot on Dickenson Road. 50 years ago – 1961 A touch of the Old West livened the 4th of July weekend as ropers…

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Initial Thoughts: Ernie Maxwell and community spirit

Editor’s note: Ernie and Betty Maxwell wrote the column below. It first was published in the Oct. 28, 1952 issue. Each week this month and next week, until his birthday centennial, we will publish one or more of his columns. Seven Hallowe’ens ago Hillfolk gathered at Fern Valley Lodge in a startling array of costumes….

Opinion: Don’t let them fool you

There is a distinct difference between what America is and what the government of America is. Some of the unwise have recently argued that the U.S. government is our friend. Those same folks have projected feelings of dislike and shame toward America, her people and our history. The problems are not with the liberals as people, the problem is with liberalism as a part of governmental policy.

Past Tense: June 30, 2011

Past Tense: June 30, 2011

60 years ago – 1951 Inie Wilson, now probably Idyllwild’s oldest resident, was in charge of Town Hall maintenance. 55 years ago – 1956 Pine Cove residents voted to form the Pine Cove County Water District. 50 years ago – 1961 Ernie Maxwell presented a program called “Some Fun in the Outdoors,” as part of…