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-- Posted by Editor on Friday, November 26 2004
By Mike Henderson
Yermo Community Services District
WHY IN HEAVEN'S NAME DO YOU LIVE IN YERMO?We have all heard this question from time to time, if we have been here very long at all. I know I hear it every time I explain how hot it is here in August or how cold it is in January. We put up with the blast-furnace winds of summer and the freezing winds of winter and never seriously raise the question ourselves. Why is that?
I pondered this question on my way to work the other day, and I think I came up with a couple of reasons: As I headed south on Daggett-Yermo Rd. at 6:30 a.m., I was captivated by the spectacular sunrise of red, gold and silver that stretched from the Calico Mountains in the north to the hills south of Daggett. A 180-degree panorama of perfect color -- spread as far as the eye could see. It got me to thinking about what we take for granted here that so many others miss and don’t ever get to enjoy.
- The spectrum of color in our skies from the early morning throughout the day is beyond compare. Very few places on this planet have a sky so blue that it is literally azure in color.
- The air is so clear that we think nothing of being able to see 30-40 miles in any direction.
- The sunsets are absolutely gorgeous. Occasionally we get treated to a special sunset when the U.S. Air Force launches a missile from Vandenberg A.F.B. on the West Coast. Then the sunset and high altitude winds provide us with a prismatic extravaganza of colors and light that the most dedicated painter could not reproduce.
Several years ago, my friend, Bruce came out to visit from Minnesota. We did the usual stuff. We went to L.A. and saw the big city; we shopped the Outlet Centers and visited Calico Ghost Town. We even went to Las Vegas for a day. Before he had to return to the trees and hills of Minnesota, we got into the 4-wheel drive and took a ride to the top of the Calico Mountains; then followed the loop around the back to Minneola Road just north and east of here.
At one point in the trip, we were atop a hill behind Calico and I stopped because I thought he might enjoy the view. It was another perfectly clear day, and from that height and viewpoint, we could see all the way to Baker and beyond. That is about 45 miles as the crow flies. I will never forget what happened next. He grabbed his video recorder and started to photograph the view. The wonderful colors of the rocks and mountains; the crystal-clear day and unlimited visibility made him exclaim into the camera, "Jody, you won’t believe the color of these hills and rocks! And I can see all the way to Vegas from here!" I’m sure his wife, Jody, appreciated the film, because in Minnesota you can only see as far as the next tree, and that isn’t very far.
As we look out at the night sky and see absolutely nothing between us and the full moon --except some well-defined jet trails… we know why we live here. When I step into a pitch black and clear winter night and see thousands of glistening stars close enough to touch, I am reminded. When we get onto the freeway on a good day, join the other 10 or 12 drivers headed to Barstow or other directions, we remember.
When we recount the price of our homes that are probably paid for now because it costs so little to buy here, it reminds us. When it takes us only 15 minutes to get to almost anywhere we need to go, we know. As I contemplate the good schools and teachers we have for our children, I am grateful. When I read about the strife of the inner cities and the problems that children get into there, I count my blessings. When we can call our Postmaster by his or her first name, we smile. When you can’t walk into the local market without seeing a friend on the way, it means you are home.
Yes, we live in Yermo and we wouldn’t have it any other way.
ERegularly Scheduled Events -- Posted by YermoCSD on Monday, January 1 2007
The following Yermo Community Services District
Facilities Are Available for your group or organization.
1. Norman Smith Park
2. Fred F. Sandridge Sports Park
3. The Gymnasium at Norman Smith Park
4. The Community Room at Norman Smith Park
See the District Facilities link for Photos of these Facilities.
Then Call 760-254-2331 for details.
REGULARLY SCHEDULED EVENTS
All events take place in the Multi-Purpose Room at Norman Smith Park Unless otherwise scheduled
Monthly CSD
Board of Directors Meeting
CSD Board Room
Norman Smith Park Community Center
3rd Tuesday - 6 pm
The Public is Invited AND Encouraged to attend.
Girl Scouts
For information about Girl Scout Activities & Volunteer Opportunities
Call 760-254-3495 or 760-885-6244
Food Commodities Program
2nd Wednesday 9-11 am
Community Room, Norman Smith Park
Bring I.D. Proof of Income, and a Utility Bill for Proof of residency
Contact the CSD for more information
760-254-2331 / Fax 760-254-3267
Between 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Or email: yermocsd1@verizon.net
The Colors Of Calico -- Posted by YermoCSD on Saturday, January 6 2007
The Calico Mountains of the Mojave Desert have been a source of wonder and amazement for literally thousands of years. The Calico's were so named by early settlers because the colors in the rocks resembled the multi-colored dresses which were so popular of the time. Resulting from a wide variety of minerals contained within the ores of the mountains, these colors delight all who get to view them. As residents of the area, we get to enjoy these beautiful scenes everyday. Tourists from around the world visit Calico Ghost Town in Yermo and come away astounded by the variety and quantity of colors to enjoy. We hope these photos inspire you to visit our colorful wonderland.
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