Editor: For the second year, Idyllwild Fire Protection District personnel — those we depend on for our safety — put people in danger in three ways. 1. Riding large, motorized vehicles in our Halloween parade that, in the past, was absolutely unnecessary and is dangerous with children running back and forth across a closed-to-traffic street…
70 years ago – 1949 The Town Crier was starting its fourth year publishing a newspaper on the Hill. 65 years ago – 1954 An open meeting was scheduled at Town Hall to discuss the proposed tramway into the wilderness area. 55 years ago – 1964 Idyllwild firefighters inspected a new pumper that was added…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF cats discussed the new kittens and the soon-to-be puppies. Terra: Good news today! This last weekend, Neptune and Jupiter were adopted and one of the new kittens, Argus, also found his new forever home. Mr. Gray: That is wonderful! I’m so happy for them. Terra: I’ve…
Editor: Young people are among the most concerned Americans about climate change. They have been energized recently by 16-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg from Sweden. Young people, realizing the inevitable catastrophe and urgency if we do not act soon, want solutions now. This younger generation will be the most impacted if nothing is done to…
By The Chat RoomContributed Kerry Manos, author of a letter to the Town Crier on the recent Trump poster incident, will speak at the Nov. 7 meeting of The Chat Room on the topic “Free Speech: A Disposable Toy?” The new Idyllwild discussion group meets the first Thursday of each month from 3-5 p.m. in…
I have been putting off going to the dentist for an embarrassingly long time. I’m sure most moms can relate to the constant demand on our hours. We just don’t have an extra day lying around to go to an appointment, or at least that’s what we tell ourselves. But, is that really the case?…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF cats discussed the new kittens and the soon-to-be puppies. Terra: Okay my friends, time for a meeting. Mr. Gray: We are here. Anything new? Terra: Yes and no. Our kittens, Jupiter and Neptune, are still here, surprisingly. The exciting news is ARF has five puppies! Mr….
70 years ago – 1949 Directors of the Idyllwild Chamber of Commerce voted to “reforest” the San Jacinto Mountains with Sequoia Giganteas. 65 years ago – 1954 Idyllwild Beauty Shop advertised, “Fall tints for your tresses,” offering tint colors “maple red,” “oakleaf russet” and “alder gray.” 60 years ago – 1959 Dr. Max Krone was…
Giant acorns falling and trees turning brilliant yellows and reds are sure signs that winter is not far off. With winter will come snow, and with snow will come the usual snow-play crowds from off the Hill. These folks may not realize that our narrow two-lane roads are not a safe place for parking and…
One of the best pieces of advice I can give to people in an elected position is this: make decisions as if every single decision will end up on the front page of a newspaper. It is good practice. And yes, optics do matter. In my first Out Loud, I was very, very clear as…
