Breanna Lewis competes in NFL Punt, Pass and Kick
Breanna Lewis, below, represented Idyllwild in the NFL Punt, Pass and Kick at San Diego Chargers Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 2. She competed against 12- and 13-year-old girls. Breanna won the Idyllwild and the Banning sectional competion to get to San Diego and earned third place in her division.Above they are shown running through the tunnel and onto...
Forest Folk visit Mission Inn
Not only do the Forest Folk eat potluck and watch movies, but they travel. Here a group is seen at the 20th Annual Christmas Festival of Lights at Mission Inn in Riverside ...
How the Hill voted by area
At last week’s Board of Supervisors’ meeting, the county Registrar of Voters reported the precinct results from the Nov. 6 election.
Hill voters were generally of a similar mind as voters throughout the local districts and the county. However, there were a few noticeable differences and the most striking was the local turnout.
Hill precincts all had a greater percentage of...
Fire & Forest: How we change regarding fire safety …
The fire season has ended. I know fire professionals in the state who prefer to say that it never really ends, but when the rain and snow comes we feel like the main threat is over.
An extended period of dry winds off the desert could change that, but barring that, we won’t worry about wildfire until next spring...
Initial Thoughts: Poverty of income and poverty of trust …
I have a few topics to discuss today. The first is a follow-up to last week’s note about the “This is This” journey into the topic of poverty and homelessness locally.
The conversation began a week ago (see story on page 4) and continues next Wednesday, Dec. 12, at Oma’s. If everybody returns, it might be a crowded room. But...
Forest Service response to oak borer in San Diego County
Ninety thousand dead oaks, killed off since the Goldspotted oak borer was discovered in 2004 in San Diego County, is no small problem ...
Before Our Time: The endless discoveries of history …
Like peeling an onion, the work of reconstructing history seems never to end. New tidbits appear serendipitously and constantly.
Let me close the year by sharing a sample of such footnotes that have corrected or enhanced tales told in several past columns.
The first piece I wrote for the Town Crier a decade ago recalled my grandfather’s speculative 1925 purchase...
Ramona Expressway paving work
The Ramona Expressway, near the Interstate 215 intersection, will be closed from 8 a.m. Dec. 4 through Dec. 6 or until a paving project is completed, according to a press release from the Riverside County Transportation Department.
No detour is necessary. The public is advised to avoid this area if possible. Delays are to be expected. CHP and flaggers will...
Creature Corner: Dec. 5, 2012
Reunited this week after going on a little adventure were Jezabelle, Noodle, Soup and Nugget.
Missing is Max, the Chihuahua mix from Jameson area. Call ARF if seen (951) 659-1122.
Bosley, the doxie, has new sweaters, a warm bed and will never be left alone again. Freya, the Chihuahua-Basenji mix, is on a sleep over for a trial home. Paws up,...