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Last summer’s Grassroots Editor still sits in my stack of journalism publications. The edition announced the Golden Quill winners in annual competition sponsored by the International Society of Weekly Newspaper Editors.

In honor of Earth Day 2021, fifteen members and family members of Division 33 (Hemet/San Jacinto) of the California Retired Teachers Association spent a cold, drizzly morning scouting the grounds surrounding the Hemet-Ryan Airport in southwest Hemet for trash, packing at least fifteen Earth Day plastic bags with bottles, cans, fast food packaging and a variety of miscellaneous refuse tossed along the roadway.

Mt. San Jacinto College (MSJC) has been named a "Military Friendly Spouse School" for 2021-2022 for its efforts in creating sustainable and meaningful education paths for military spouses.

Rosalie and Harvey Resvaloso Sr. are proud of their six grandchildren, who are all making a difference in the world by following a path that started with a strong foundation. One graduated from Oregon State University and two others will graduate from there on June 12.

Healthy Valley Foundation fundraising spokesman, Howard Rosenthal, explained that, “Lemongrass, an authentic Asian fusion restaurant located in Hemet, CA. will be providing delicious meals for the Foundation’s annual fundraiser held each year on Mother’s Day weekend.”