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Two local women were honored at the Hemet Unified School District board meeting last week. Wendy Read, a long-time, (she admitted to 18 years) volunteer, received the Governing Board Recognition and Award from Trustee Vic Scavarda. “A volunteer extraordinaire and three times PTA president,” said board President Jim Smith in announcing the award to Read,…
Similar to many 30-year-olds, the Idyllwild Race Committee needs an infusion. No, not necessarily money, but enthusiastic members willing to see that the June race continues and to expand a 30-year Idyllwild institution. The race was first run as a benefit to the Idyllwild School physical education program in the early 1980s; but the first…
It is too soon to know whether the drought has been eradicated or simply diminished. But the rain that fell across the state this month has resulted in the state being able to substantially increase State Water Project allocations. While this will have little effect on the Hill, it is an indication that water supplies…
[ This article “The Year of the Undefeated” is written in a two-part series. Find “Part 1” here. ] ICC Adult Basketball Last week we witnessed history being made in our local adult volleyball league. This week we turn our focus on to the other popular sports league played during the winter months: ICC Adult…
Rain and snow did pummel the Hill last week. It was significant, about an inch of rain and more than a foot a snow, but significantly less than the initial forecast. Nevertheless, it continued the progress in relieving drought conditions and augmenting fuel moisture. Like a house guest who overstays their visit, the rain and…
California Highway Patrol Public Information Officer Matt Napier gave one formerly incomplete traffic collision report and a completed report recently.At 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21, a hit-and-run collision occurred in Garner Valley. An unknown suspect was driving a gray Toyota 4Runner westbound on Hop Patch Springs Road approaching the intersection of Pyramid Peak Road at…