For the wildland fire agencies, the month of October is statistically the deadliest month for firefighters, and now for the public as well. Live fuel moisture in vegetation declines slowly all summer and usually bottoms in late August. After falling below 60 percent, chaparral burns as if it were dead. Trees pick up and give…
So far, seven businesses have acquired Town Crier Memberships: Baily Winery; The Family Business (bookkeeping); Fern Valley Inn; Idyllwild Backhoe; Middle Ridge Inc. (winery and art gallery); Sandlin & Son Refrigeration; and Sub Rosa Apothecary. Also, three nonprofit organizations have joined as Members: Idyllwild Arts Academy; Friends of San Jacinto Mountain County Parks; and St….
Editor: I think Dr Tom’s decision to end debate on evolution vs. creation to be unfortunate, but wise. It has been my experience that once a belief system has been established it is difficult to overcome, and continued debate usually ends in argument and division. I use the word “belief” because both creationists and evolutionists…
While the National Weather Service is forecasting the development of a La Niña weather pattern for this winter, below-normal precipitation has already begun. While spring saw an abundance of precipitation, the fall season has been abnormally dry. Although a few sprinkles occurred early Friday morning, Oct. 20, total rainfall since July 1 has barely exceeded…
The Idyllwild Help Center, in conjunction with Dr. Ken Browning of Fern Creek Medical Center, presents its annual health fair on Saturday, Nov. 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A popular aspect of the fair is the availability of free flu shots, offered each year in advance of the flu season. Dr. Dick Goldberg…
Richard Francis Miller of Palm Desert and Idyllwild, California passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, Oct. 15, 2017, in Palm Desert. Richard was 91 years old. Richard was born in Elgin, Illinois, Feb. 25, 1926. Richard was the eldest of three boys to parents Arthur and Sophie (Dreyer) Miller. Richard proudly served our nation during…
Below normal rainfall? To be sure, Halloween is next week and Thanksgiving is coming quickly. But the National Weather Service’s winter 2017-18 forecast is not supposed to be an “April Fool’s Joke.” According to the NWS, “La Niña potentially emerging for the second year in a row as the biggest wildcard in how this year’s…
Editor’s note: Three men have announced their candidacy for Riverside County Sheriff in the 2018 election. Challenging incumbent Stan Sniff are Riverside County Lt. Chad Bianco and Hemet City Police Chief Dave Brown. The Town Crier will interview each candidate before the June primary, when the top two vote getters will move to the November…
Public hearing likely in December In an unanimous vote, directors of the Fern Valley Water District authorized staff to proceed with mailing information and scheduling a public hearing later this year on the proposed water rate increase. At the Oct. 20 board meeting they voted to proceed with preparation of the Proposition 218 material. The…
Soccer Town Hall Sports Coordinator Michael Holato gave this report on Youth Soccer. Below are the scores, standings and players of the game for Town Hall Youth Soccer. For the 4 to 6 year olds we are only doing player of the game. Ages 4-6 Idyllwild Shell Bears’ River Fernandes scored a goal and, along…
