Hailstorm Pummels Simmington Hills, 1 Dead

June 2008 - Round 2008

by Cameron Masters, Editor

A severe hailstorm is sweeping through Simmington Hills with unbridled fury, shattering car windows, and creating havoc on outdoor swimmers and sunbathers.

Hail the size of tangerines is falling almost horizontally, fueled by driving winds as the storm leaves residents in a state of shock.

"These huge ice balls came out of nowhere, one minute I'm tanning in the sun, enjoying my day off...the next, the sky got dark, the winds picked up, and I'm running for my life!"   Marisa Bendett, Columnist for The Simmington-Times, reported from Willow Co. Community Park.  "I haven't seen panic like this since the hurricane."

"Most residents here are still shaken up by any change in weather.  We've been devastated in the past, and no one wants to see that happen again.  We've got to realize that in SimNation, anything is possible...never leave home without an umbrella."  SimCity Meteorologist, Shane Deters, stated.

The hardest hit area is in Three Lakes where one unidentified Willow County resident was travelling.  Hail size there has been reported to be the size of grapefruits.  The unidentified Sim was said to be travelling  with a group and is the only fatality from this terrible storm; we have no further information at this time.  The Times will reveal the identity of this resident once we have verified our information and notified the family.

Palatial Heights - The Hills Gossip (THG)

Apple Valley President's Twin Brother Shows Up

June 2008 - Round 2008

by Marisa Bendett, Columnist

Fredic Kent

The twin brother of well known President/Spokes Sim, Fiona Kent of Apple Valley disappeared from his home in Palatial Heights a few months ago; without word.  Apparently, leaving behind a wife and twin sons. 

THG intercepted an IPhone text message (taken from SUN) that was sent from Gin, Fredic's wife, to Fiona Kent:

Fiona,

I'm out of town and typing from iPhone, but Fredic disappeared. Haven't you guys been in touch? He and I separated 2 months ago and I stopped writing you figuring you didn't want to hear from me anymore. He apparently got involved with a college student and last Thursday didn't come home. Andreas called to tell me and the boys are now staying with my best friend until I get back.

....A few months ago (ht) there was a rumor that he was having an affair with our mayor. They were spending so much time together and working long hours and apparently the rumor started at the office. I never believed any of that because she came over to the house quite often and I never got any inclination that she had the hots for Fredic. Then...about 2 months ago I found out that he was having an affair with a college student. I found an email from her accidentally one night when he left the computer on to go to the restroom. I wanted to hop on to surf and his email account was still open. I couldn't believe it, didn't think Fredic had it in him to cheat on me. Anyway, I didn't bring it up to him for about a week. One night when the twins were at a friend's house I told him we needed to talk. He denied everything until I told him that I know her name and that she's a college student (from the email). He told me he was seeing her for about a month at that point and that he wanted a separation. So I went to the castle and have been living there until I got the phone call about his disappearance.

Gin

Then today, our spies from THG found out that..."Her (Fiona's) twin brother, Fredic, was found hiding out at some cabin. She (Fiona) hasn't spoken to him since Gin called with the news, but Fiona is waiting for him to respond to her message."

At press release time, Fiona has still not heard from her brother.

What is it with the young men in this family?!  Is it me or does it seem like they can't be content having a relationship and family?  Can they not keep it in their pants?!

Fredic and Fiona Kent are 1st cousins to The Hills resident Ray Wilsonoff, who just found out he fathered a baby with teenager, Erline Valdes, last month.  Fiona and Fredic's famous mom/author, Ayanna Kent (deceased) was the twin sister of Ray's dad, Ajani Kent-Wilsonoff (deceased).

THG has been sitting on this 'Fredic/Gin nugget' for months now; until more information presented itself.  In the meantime, we've watched Fiona Kent, although highly stressed, sweep this little issue quietly under the proverbial rug...sorry to uncover the dirt, Mrs. President.

I can't wait to see what Fredic has to say about his whereabouts.

Summer Music Blowout!
June 2008 - Round 2008
by Marisa Bendett, Columnist

Concert Tickets On Sale!

Apple Valley's hottest pop culture band, Aerial Bionic, comes to Simmington Hills this month!  They will perform at the Ithaca Outdoor Concert Stage, 76 W. Cedar St., rain or shine! 

Get your tickets now at the ticket box office located at the Willow County Public Library.  Tickets are $50/adult, $25/teens and children.  AB Posters and their latest CD, Ursha, will be on sale at the event.
All monies for this event goes to the Hood Administration.
Read more about Aerial Bionic!

It's a Girl!

May 2008 - Round 2008

by Marisa Bendett, Columnist

Emilene Maree Valdes

Simmington Hills is proud to announce its 50th resident, and the 1st baby born under our new time relevance!  Proud mom, Erline Valdes, 18, is the daughter of Edward Valdes, owner of BBV Motors, and Emerita Valdes, Homemaker Advisor and Superintendent of the Board of Education.

When asked about her baby's beautiful name, Erline responded, "I wanted something that sounded like my own name, and my Mom's grandmother's name was Maree.  We gave her a middle name because she's born under the new time relevance and we like how the residents in neighboring town, Sullivan Sims, have middle names.  So my Mom and I decided to start this new trend in The Hills."

Paternity was in question until a DNA test proved Ray Wilsonoff, 32, formerly of Apple Valley, fathered the child.  Ray Wilsonoff, owner of Saint Rose Bakery, was married last year to Lydia Sagacious in a beautiful ceremony at City Hall; the couple is expecting their first child later this summer.