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A Healthy Idyllwild: June is Men’s Health Month
By June 20, 2018 Reading Time: 3 minutes

Nothing in this article is meant to be medical advice. Please consult your own healthcare provider. Some info below taken from: www.blueprintformenshealth.com/ www.menshealthresourcecenter.com/ www.aarp.org/health/healthy-living/info-2018/superfoods-weight-memory-diabetes.html?cmp=EMC-DSO-NLC-WBLTR–HEALTH-MCTRL-060118-F1-2990477&ET_CID=2990477&ET_RID=15338517&mi_u=15338517&mi_ecmp=20180601_WEBLETTER_Member_Winner_339600_467904&encparam=9doFltQrFM5tl90%2fcZ3kqnWtMnsj3ToZ3lvWpi9lXPQ%3d June is Men’s Health Month, and in the U.S., men still do not live as long as women, on the average. Health and Human Services tells us, “Because of poor health…

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Columns | Past Tense

Past Tense: June 21, 2018
ByIdyllwild Town Crier June 20, 2018 Reading Time: 3 minutes

70 years ago – 1948 Bill Butler’s masterpiece, a huge totem pole, was about to be installed in front of the Idyllwild Inn. The pole weighed more than 3 tons, and required 136 hours of carving and 36 hours of painting. 65 years ago – 1953 A “beach” area was added to the Idyllwild Plunge…

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Columns | Creature Corner

Creature Corner: June 21, 2018
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Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF family members were perplexed by the slowdown in adoptions. Panther: I need to show all of you my new headshot. Indigo: Headshot? For what? Panther: For sharing with humans who love cats, that’s what. Topsy: It’s beautiful! You look great! Panther: As I should. I’ve lost…

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Columns | Out Loud

Out Loud: June 14, 2018
ByIdyllwild Town Crier June 13, 2018 Reading Time: 3 minutes

It happened that late Thursday afternoon last week, a visitor appeared in the office to speak with me. I would say it was a pleasant surprise but most people show up without appointments so “surprise” may not be the appropriate word — probably pleasant “diversion from the mundane chores of budgets and management” fits the…

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Columns | Letters to the Editor | Opinion

Readers Write: Is this creative financing?
ByIdyllwild Town Crier June 13, 2018 Reading Time: 2 minutes

Editor: I am not an accountant. I do not speak their language. Trying to understand more, I turned to Google and YouTube. Do some research for yourself and perhaps you will feel as I do. Our local water districts are governmental agencies and as such, are required to follow rules and regulations that private business…

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Columns | Creature Corner

Creature Corner: June 14, 2018
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Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF family members wondered why they hadn’t yet found their forever homes. Panther: Wow. I think things have stagnated. Indigo: I agree. No adoptions in the last couple of weeks. What’s up with that? Panther: I don’t know. You and I are so friendly, warming up to…

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Columns | Past Tense

Past Tense: June 14, 2018
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70 years ago – 1948 Pala Indians had predicted 11 days of rain in May, but none fell. 65 years ago – 1953 Volunteers were asked to report to the Town Hall campfire area to build a platform and seats for the community campfire programs. 60 years ago – 1958 It was estimated that 25,000…

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Columns | Letters to the Editor | Opinion

Readers Write: Fact check to Climate Comments’ agenda letter of May 10
ByIdyllwild Town Crier June 6, 2018 Reading Time: 2 minutes

Editor: Dear Mr. Bereczky: You are correct. The Sun is absolutely the biggest factor producing our climate (long-range weather) and you also mention volcanoes, but many other factors contribute as well, such as the Earth’s tilt on its axis, which is variable and now at 23.5˚, a wobble in Earth’s rotation, a variability in the…

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Columns | Letters to the Editor | Opinion

Readers Write: Not properly noticed and explained
ByIdyllwild Town Crier June 6, 2018 Reading Time: 2 minutes

Editor: I attended the May 30, Idyllwild Water District workshop on the rate changes to be voted on at the June 20, board meeting, but came away with more questions than answers. First, why were the property owners and tenants not sent a ballot, as required by Proposition 218? [Cal. Const. Article XIII C §…

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Columns | Letters to the Editor | Opinion

Readers Write: Lower the dumpsters
ByIdyllwild Town Crier June 6, 2018 Reading Time: 1 minute

Editor: Years ago, when we took a load to the transfer station, placing items in the large dumpsters was pretty easy. The sides on the dumpsters were 6 feet high and they rested 2 feet below the surface on which we stood, so the top was only 4 feet up from our level. Today, the…

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