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Volume 16, Issue 11
Batter Up! It is time to play High Country Recreation Baseball
RIVERSIDE – The unemployment rate in Riverside County began 2016 about where it ended 2015, state figures released last week show. The jobless rate in January, based on preliminary estimates, was 5.9 percent, compared to 6 percent in December. see page A-3
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New courses, summer school dates set by HUSD Tony Ault Writer The Hemet Unified School District Board of Trustees approved a number of new courses for students attending elementary, middle and high schools in the district and set summer school dates for Hamilton High School at the regular March 1 meeting. see page A-3
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Dorland Mountain Arts Colony arts show set April 24 Tony Ault Writer Dorland Mountain Arts Colony will hold “Arts Under the Oaks” Sunday, April 24, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors are welcome to explore the nature preserve, admire the views, hear local musicians perform, listen to readings by poets and writers, and enjoy the painting, sculpture and handmade crafts available for sale. Dorland is located at 36701 Highway 79 South
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Families cheering on and supporting their players is one of the highlights making HCR baseball a memorable experience for all.
Jodi Thomas Area Manager Each spring communities throughout the Nation gather up the local children to play the AllAmerican favorite pastime, baseball. Here in the high country it is no different, thanks to the faithful
who work on the behalf our community’s children. The individual, the businessmen and women who donate their time, resources and talents, the moms, dads, grandmas and grandpas who get involved and the big brothers and sisters who give the player a ride to practice and the games. All
help create the experience that for the young player will last a lifetime. The HCR group is gearing up for signups and tryouts March 12, 19 and 26 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the baseball field. Teams are coed and open to children ages 4 to 12. Cost to play is $40 and includes a team T-shirt
Jodi Thomas photo
and ball cap. Practice will begin in April and opening day will most likely be in May. This year teams will again play against Warner Springs baseball teams traveling back and forth
see BASEBALL, page A-4
Community Easter Party Event and Egg Hunt planned for March 26 Jodi Thomas Area Manger For the past few years Valley Gospel Chapel has held a Community Easter Event for the area’s children at their church base and each year attendance has grown. This year the church will be heading up a much larger community event that will include the support and involvement of other churches, individuals and organizations. The plan is to hold the event at the Hamilton High school so more children and families can be blessed with the biggest and best Easter Party Event ever. A giant Easter Egg Hunt is planned, free food, cotton candy, bouncy houses, games, contests and amazing prizes are all on tap for the event. The event is scheduled for Saturday, March 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To donate candy, time and your talents to make this the best Community Easter Event ever, contact Dawn Brown for information at (951) 972-0564.
see EASTER, page A-7
Hunting eggs Easter in 2015 at Valley Gospel Church.
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Country idol Scotty McCreery to headline Temecula Valley Fair Ashley Ludwig Staff Writer American Idol fan favorite and season 10 winner Scotty McCreery is heading to the 2016 Temecula Valley Fair. KFROG presents Country Night Saturday at the fair, March 19, featuring this country superstar. The main gate opens at 6 p.m. and the show will start at 6:30 p.m. when opening act Kanan Road takes the stage. The ticket price of $30 includes fair admission for Saturday, according to release. McCreery signing on as the headline act for Country Night at the Temecula Valley Fair, presented by Temecula Valley Toyota, shows the event is attracting huge names for their sophomore showing, this
year at Temecula’s Galway Downs. McCreery burst onto the national music scene at age 17 in 2011 immediately establishing his place in the country circuit. Five years later, McCreery has sold nearly 2.5 million albums, won Platinum and Gold album certifications, and debuted three consecutive albums at No. 1 on the Billboard charts. The first album, “Clear As Day” – which debuted at the top of the all-genre Billboard Top 200 albums chart – included two singles “I Love You This Big” and “The Trouble With Girls.” Fans, already drawn to McCreery during season 10 of American Idol, recognized his style, charm, and talent as a country
see MCCREERY, page A-3
Season 10 American Idol winner turned country music superstar Scotty McCreery will headline The Temecula Valley Fair March 19. Courtesy photo