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Cherries get helicopter treatment

Chopper activity causing some complaints from nearby residents
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A helicopter cruises alongside a cherry orchard in the BX area just outside of Vernon to dry the fruit following rainfall Friday morning.

The process has caused several complaints from nearby residents over the noise, but with cherry season coming to a close it is a short-lived activity and only necessary when it rains.

 



Jennifer Smith

About the Author: Jennifer Smith

Vernon has always been my home, and I've been working at The Morning Star since 2004.
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