The Hemet & San Jacinto Chronicle - July 26th, 2019

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Weather: 90o/57o | Volume 01 | Issue 08

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D THE 7 ARTS

Historic Hemet Theatre

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Growing up hillbilly Chapter IX - Part 2

Aeromyth was a great success

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Boxing and Sportsmanship Go

HAND-IN-HAND

at Team Quest 16 Bouts in sweltering heat MARK LENTINE | STAFF WRITER

INVESTIGATION

“Norco 80” hostage says there was a third man “I will go to my grave knowing that there was at least one other man involved.” MARK LENTINE | STAFF WRITER

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s soon as Gary Hakala pulled into the parking space, he knew something was wrong. "They just didn't look right. They looked at me with an odd stare, as though they were trying to size me up." Instead of getting out to fix his mirror as he had intended, Hakala stayed inside the van and walked to the back to grab a padlock and secure the trailer, "…because I was suspicious of the guys in the car, so I wanted to lock down the trailer. I never got the chance," said Hakala, hostage in what has been

dubbed, "America's most spectacular bank robbery," the 1980 Norco, California bank robbery/ hostage/murder case. In a flash, three Hispanic men descended upon Hakala's van. "All three were Hispanic. One came through the passenger side, one through the driver's side, and one opened the sliding door. I was as close to them as I am to you right now. There's zero chance that I was mistaken. I said it then, and I'll say it now: I saw three Hispanic men: two of them were the Delgado brothers, yes, but there was a third Hispanic man.

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GRANDFATHERS FOR GOLF

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PRST STD US POSTAGE PAID HEMET, CA PERMIT NO. 69 92543-9998

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t Team Quest Athletic Center (TQAC) in San Jacinto, it’s all about family. As owner Corey Grant, and other family members and officials looked on and officiated, 16 spectacular bouts were held this past Saturday, July 20 at TQAC’s “Team Quest presents IKF/PKB Kickboxing” event. “We are extremely pleased to present this exhibition,” said Team Quest Athletic Center owner Corey Grant, adding, “at these bouts we always stress speed over power, and we are constantly looking for proper technique and sportsmanship.” Owner Grant and the rest of the family/staff at TQAC boasts an impressive collective resume. Grant was a big 10 and an NCAA qualifier in wrestling before he turned to coaching. Into 2007 he began his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training before earning his black belt under Ricardo Feliciano in June 2016. He has been competing in MMA since 2007. Trainer Jared Vanderaa is an EFC Champion heavyweight, and Trainer Anthony Paredes is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. The day featured many exciting bouts as combatants presented impressive training in sweltering conditions.

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Non-Profit Helps Community’s Youth Seniors Dedicated to Impacting Children’s Lives Through Golf Continue to Grow FIDEL VILLALOBOS III | STAFF WRITER

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here are many residents of our valley that are doing their part by making positive changes and working towards the growth of our commu-

nity. One great example: Grandfathers for Golf. Grandfathers for Golf is a non-profit, charitable 501(c)(3) program. They are staffed mostly by senior citizens, all of which are volunteers. The organization

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MORE TRAFFIC COMING OUR WAY Winners for each bout are as follows; BOUTS/WINNER Matthew Walck Danya Padura Vanessa Ochoa Alex Ayala Oscar Leal Christian Love vs. Aaron Martinez-DRAW Gaby Huerta Angel Becerra

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$50 Million Job Coming To the 15 Fwy KYLE HEADLEE | STAFF WRITER

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he past three prints I have told you about construction projects going on around town or in town. We have covered the center median job going down Florida Ave, we talked about the "Safety Cones" being added in Gilman Springs, and we previewed the 60Swarm before it became huge news locally. One

thing I was adamant about was that leaving town towards Temecula wasn't going to change. Well, one week later and I have some bad news. Congressman Ken Calvert Helped Obtain the Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation for Temecula. I have spent years working in San Diego and have spent hours, many hours sitting on the 15 fwy

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SAN JACINTO SOCCER COACH ARRESTED

San Jacinto LeaderShip Academy’s Former Coach suspected of misconduct with a minor KYLE HEADLEE | STAFF WRITER

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an Jacinto Leadership Academy is a school that prides itself on structure and behavior. They take a military-style approach to education and discipline. Each student is expected to have a positive attitude, be on time, and be organized. Teachers and Faculty even refer to students

as Cadets instead of students. The school prides itself on having a top-notch work ethic and dedication to excellence in order to achieve success in their future. All that structure and discipline couldn't prevent the unthinkable from happening. Being a coach at a school is a tough job. Parents are supposed to trust that you are looking out for their kids, you have to break the hearts of kids

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who are trying out for a team but aren't quite ready, as well as deliver results to the Athletic Director at your school in order to maintain your position. That's a lot of pressure for just one person, but it's never an excuse to lay hands on, or sexually violate a student. That should never happen. On July 10th, 2019 Eric Rath resigned from his position as a soccer coach at San Ja-

NAMI Education Programs

NAMI Mt. San Jacinto, the local organization of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, offers free NAMI Education Programs. Includes child care and light refreshments. The programs are taught in English unless otherwise indicated. Information: (951) 765-1850 namihemet@gmail. com. Connection Recovery Support Group Every Thursday, 12 – 1:30 p.m. – Connect and encourage and support participants in a structured support group format. Hemet Behavioral Health Clinic, NAMI Room.

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cinto Leadership Academy. Rath walked on to the campus as the soccer coach in February 2019. For him to resign from his spot not even after a full year at the position was seen as very odd. The very next day Rath was detained, arrested, and booked for a felony charge of Lude Acts with a Minor. His arraignment is sched-

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Conexión Support Grupo Espanol First and third Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – Spanish language discussion for adults dealing with mental health issues. Hemet Behavioral Health Clinic, 650 N. State St., Hemet. NAMI room.

Auditions for Outward Bound

Tuesday/Wednesday, August 6-7 at 7 p.m. Ramona Hillside. Playhouse will hold auditions for Outward Bound, a play written by Sutton Vale and Directed by Susan O’Connell. Seeking: 2 men, 3 women. Performances start September 20. Phone: (951) 658-5300. Web: www.ramonahillsideplayers.org.


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