Initial thoughts: Before legislators “Man up,” try the truth first …
I try to refrain from speaking out on national political issues. I generate enough controversy when I address local subjects.
Category: Initial Thoughts
Initial Thoughts: While we watch the “Voice”, silence continues …
Share/Bookmark About 45 citizens or residents attended Supervisor Stone’s Public Safety Summit last night. In my opinion, it wasn’t a great turnout. He and his staff put a lot of effort into developing the agenda and getting county officials to come to Idyllwild. You can read Marshall’s story here for details on who represented each [...]
April 11, 2012 | 0 comments | View Post
Initial Thoughts: Jazz riffs on diet, chemistry, health and music …
Share/BookmarkI write this column on Monday evening. Yesterday was Palm Sunday and I regret that I didn’t attend church for the umpteenth year in a row. Getting older makes it easier to justify the action, but the regret remains rooted. But the good news, which does eradicate some regret regarding my diet, comes from the [...]
April 5, 2012 | 0 comments | View Post
Initial Thoughts: Benefits of Sunshine week tarnishes feds …
Share/BookmarkFrom Sunday, March 11, through Saturday, March 17, we celebrate and honor Sunshine Week. For those unfamiliar with this event, Sunshine Week is a national initiative to promote a dialogue about the importance of open government and freedom of information. Sunshine Week was launched by the American Society of News Editors in March 2005. This [...]
March 15, 2012 | 0 comments | View Post
Initial Thoughts: Sports and academic success isn’t free …
Share/BookmarkI’ve mentioned Lauren Salter’s germinating skeleton career — a sled racing sport like bobsledding. Lauren grew up in Idyllwild and graduated from Hemet High School. On page 1, you can see photographs of current Hemet High athletes from Idyllwild. The Hemet High School girls’ varsity soccer team won its league title and went all the [...]
March 8, 2012 | 0 comments | View Post
Initial Thoughts: Every tree isn’t a forest …
Share/BookmarkThis year — 2012 — has special significance, as does every year divisible by four. First, yesterday, Feb. 29, only arrives every four years. I believe the gradual diminishment of the tradition associated with Sadie Hawkins Day is further proof of the advancing maturity of our species. Why was Sadie Hawkins Day, when women invited [...]
February 29, 2012 | 0 comments | View Post
Initial Thoughts: Three subjects: first one new, second two repeats …
Share/BookmarkKudos to Idyllwild Fire A year ago, Idyllwild Fire Commissioner Dr. Charles “Chip” Schelly proposed a resolution in response to the State Controller publishing salary data from special districts such as Idyllwild Fire. Schelly’s resolution, which was adopted unanimously, requires the district to post the salary data on its website (www.idyllwildfire.com) as well as payments [...]
February 21, 2012 | 0 comments | View Post
Initial Thoughts: Two subjects — public salaries and letters to the editor …
Share/BookmarkSpecial Districts compensation payments Following the August 2010 revelations about exorbitant public salaries in the City of Bell, Calif., State Controller John Chiang requested that California’s counties, cities and special districts report their salary and earnings data to his office. Last year, he began posting these data online for the public’s use. As of Monday, [...]
February 14, 2012 | 0 comments | View Post
Initial Thoughts: What’s in the water?
Share/BookmarkIn case, you don’t have the time to read the entire paper, I’d like to direct your attention to two brief articles. The subjects of the stories are two young adults, both former Idyllwild residents. Brendan Steele and Lauren Salter have left the Hill, but both are making a mark in the world. Brendan is [...]
February 8, 2012 | 3 comments | View Post
Initial Thoughts: “Anonymous” questions …
Share/BookmarkSeveral people have chosen to post questions online at the end of some stories and letters to the editor regarding the Idylwild Fire Department and former Chief Norm Walker’s departure. Rather than respond directly online, I choose to respond here, so that all Town Crier’s readers can benefit from the questions. Of course this column [...]
February 1, 2012 | 0 comments | View Post
