Besides the arguments over the salary negotiations, two other significant events occurred at last week’s Hemet Unified School District meeting in Idyllwild. The evening was the last meeting for Trustee and current board President Paul Bakkom. At the beginning of the session, he honored Hamilton High School counselor and Idyllwild resident Jason Sonnier. Bakkom presented…

Melissa Wilson, a teacher at Idyllwild Arts Academy for the past 12 years, has a daughter, Amara, 14, with Type 1 diabetes. Amara has had the disease since age 2-1/2. Mother and daughter, who live on campus, are raising funds to for a diabetes alert service dog to help keep Amara safe and healthier overall….

    Soroptimist International of Idyllwild is holding a recruitment and informational  meeting at the Creekstone Inn at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19. Any woman who supports the ideals of Soroptimist, which means “Best for Women,” is invited to call Karen Doshier at 951-452-4599 for more information. Submit Club news to becky@towncrier.com.