Did you read about Measure U in the sample ballot and info pamphlet? We did and we have many questions. Why are almost half of the Hemet schools requesting solar panels and it is not mentioned in the argument for the money? Why are all the Hemet schools asking for facility equity augmentation and equipment?…
I do not understand how the proponents of Hemet Unified’s [School District] Measure U can say a $25, $50 or $100 tax increase will save us money? Is all [Bill] Sanborn [HUSD trustee] and his tax and spend buddies who populate the school board do is pass tax increases onto a valley decimated by the…
Reunited and happy to be home are Leeloo, Bolt and Cuko, and Tank, Nala and Rango. If your pet has decided to run away from home, call the ARF Search and Rescue, (626) 833-2311. Anyone recognize this cat? He was found on Double View a couple of weeks ago, and is now available for adoption….
65 years ago – 1947 The newly formed house committee for Town Hall took steps to waterproof the basement, purchase oil heaters and provide restrooms. 60 years ago – 1952 Halfway through the deer hunting season, a record number of 374 bucks were tallied. Meanwhile, locals were spreading a tall tale about a hunter…
60 years ago – 1952 Volunteers were busy finishing the interior of the Catholic Church in knotty pine. 55 years ago – 1957 Celebrating Fire Protection Week, Chief Bill Price rolled trucks into the school yard to demonstrate equipment. The show ended when assisting room mothers handed out ice cream cones to all. 50…
This is in response to the letters to the Town Crier dated Oct. 4, 2012, by Dan Peitsch and Mike Reno. Yes, Dan, we will never build a better society if we allow ourselves to be divided rich against poor, race against race, Republican against Democrat, government against the governed. Yet, I have never in…
This year’s theme is “Have 2 Ways Out.” This is to emphasize that you need to have two ways to get out of a fire, particularly a house fire — but it is of no use if you do not practice. You should also know your ways out at your workplace or any place that you might visit, such as a hotel, the mall, etc.
In her letter to the editor [see the Sept. 27 issue of the Town Crier], Judy Schonebaum made various comments regarding my [Sept. 20] letter to the editor. I hope this will clarify. Some time ago, Idyllwild Pines Executive Director Martha Snyder wrote an opinion article which appeared in the Town Crier. This “ad hominem…
It’s 28 days, less than a month, until Election Day, Nov. 6. The polls in California open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. The hours to vote won’t help if you aren’t registered to vote. There is still time to register; the deadline is Monday, Oct. 22. Hill residents should heed this message….
With crisp fall days on the way in the high country, cooking up a mug of some steaming hot coffee on my little MSR stove is pure backpacking heaven. However, a camp stove can also be very dangerous if used carelessly. Here are a few strategies to keep you safe and your tummy satisfied. Check…
