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Ask the Expert: The role of diet and nutritional supplements during COVID-19
ByIdyllwild Town Crier September 2, 2020September 2, 2020 Reading Time: 10 minutes

Originally published at : https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/2020/04/01/ask-the-expert-the-role-of-diet-and-nutritional-supplements-during-covid-19/. Reprinted with permission from The Nutrition Source, Department of Nutrition, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health . Social distancing and regular handwashing are the most effective and proven methods to reduce risk and spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). However, along with general questions on how to safely shop for…

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Steele T33 in BMW
ByJack Clark September 2, 2020September 2, 2020 Reading Time: 1 minute

Brendan Steele posted a 7-over-par 72-71-75-69 — 287 on a very tough Olympia Fields course to tie for 33rd in the BMW, the second of the three season-ending FedExCup tournaments. The Idyllwild native’s drives averaged 324 yards while they found 37.5% of the narrow fairways. He hit 57% of the greens in regulation and played…

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2020 EMax award nominees
By September 1, 2020September 9, 2020 Reading Time: 4 minutes

… And a drumroll, please! The Town Crier is proud to announce the 2020 Ernie Maxwell Community Spirit Award nominees. They are Robert “Bob” Romano, Mara Schoner and Mark Yardas, and Stephanie Yost. Please keep the following in mind when you vote: The individual should have demonstrated a tangible, perhaps physical, effect on the community….

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COVID-19 Local Update: Testing site at Idyllwild Library
ByMelissa Diaz Hernandez September 1, 2020September 9, 2020 Reading Time: 8 minutes

Riverside County will host another free COVID-19 testing day at the Idyllwild Library from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 9. Visit https://gettested.ruhealth.org/ to make an appointment or call 800-945-6171. As of press time, there are a total of 22 reported COVID-19 cases since the outbreak and one death reported for the area…

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Four out of six people still missing
By September 1, 2020September 9, 2020 Reading Time: 4 minutes

Four of the six people officially reported as missing with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) are still missing. The Town Crier contacted RCSD Monday morning for any updates on the cases regarding Roy Prifogle, Melissa Lane, Lydia “Dia” Abrams and Rosario Garcia. Correctional Sergeant Deanna Pecoraro responded by email, “At this time, we do…

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Idyllwild HELP Center launches store
By September 1, 2020September 9, 2020 Reading Time: 3 minutes

The Idyllwild HELP Center has been the consistent go-to for those who need assistance. The thrift store has helped furnish homes and uplift spirits without breaking the bank. During these tough times, the HELP Center continues to adapt in order to be of service in the safest way possible. In mid-July, Julia Ledesma, Idyllwild HELP…

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Idyllwild has a new postmaster
ByIdyllwild Town Crier September 1, 2020September 9, 2020 Reading Time: 1 minute

Mark D. Smith is Idyllwild’s new postmaster and follows a proud tradition dating back when Benjamin Franklin was the first postmaster of the United States. Smith replaces Ray Wilson, who retired in June. In 2011, Smith began his postal career as the postmaster relief in Donald, Oregon. He was promoted to postmaster in Marylhurst, Oregon…

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Director resigns and new vehicle purchase approved
ByMelissa Diaz Hernandez August 27, 2020August 27, 2020 Reading Time: 3 minutes

Fern Valley Water District (FVWD) Director Trischa Clark resigned effective Aug. 21 because she sold her home in the district. She was not present for the meeting. The now four-person board will decide how to move forward with the vacancy — by special election or appointment.Additionally, the board approved the agenda item in a 3-1…

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CFO written up twice, GM gets fired
ByMelissa Diaz Hernandez August 27, 2020August 27, 2020 Reading Time: 4 minutes

Idyllwild Water District (IWD) Chief Financial Officer Hosny Shouman was written up twice, a week apart, by General Manager Michael Creighton. But soon after, the board voted to terminate Creighton in a special meeting on Sept. 25, 2019, who filed a lawsuit against the district earlier this year.The trial settlement conference in the Creighton lawsuit…

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Huge Thank Yous to our Halie
ByJack Clark August 27, 2020August 27, 2020 Reading Time: 1 minute

The Town Crier is about to lose its graphic design and IT guru Halie Wilson, who has been our operations manager since Becky and I bought the paper in June of 2013 and was production manager before that, starting in 2011. Her two small children — our grandkids — need more attention now and she…

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