The Hemet & San Jacinto Chronicle - November 07th, 2019

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C VALLEY BEAT

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VETERANS DAY

BENEATH THE CELEBRATIONS LIES THE PAIN OF WAR A veteran and writer puts his pain on paper

CEREMONY: The moment the ribbon was cut. | Photo by Mark Lentine

RUSTY STRAIT | SENIOR WRITER

A SLICK MOVE

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t might be a family reunion. It might be kids off from school during summer break. It might be a celebration of someone’s wedding or birthday. But it isn’t.

On November 11th, folks from numerous generations and beliefs will gather from early morning until late afternoon somewhere, perhaps at a park in Hemet, to pay homage and thanks to our military veterans of the many wars our country has fought in defense of liberty and justice for all.

Lofty words respecting honorable deeds, battle scars and the paying of the ultimate price loss of life. Young boys and girls, who are too young to understand the gravity of the day, will frolic across the green grass and beneath the hundreds of flags of liberty fluttering beneath a clear sky as planes soar above to respect the event far below them.

There will be politicos and other officials with their usual commentaries about the day and the sacrifices it represents.

You'll see an exhibition of vintage cars, vendors hawking souvenirs, and stalls of food and clothing. The local first responders were well-represented by the police, fire and A.M.R. personnel. All of these things have become the norm for holidays. It often takes on the resemblance of some ancient Ba-

zaar. But some more important things come to me as a veteran of two wars.

Love and comradeship are precious qualities that seem to be tossed about like leaves in the wind, with seemingly little value in our current society. On Veterans Day, old warriors in wheel chairs, some supported by crutches, will be enjoined as one family with two or more generations of citizens.

Wide-eyed young boys will listen with awe as (sometime exaggerated) battlefield sagas are exchanged among the old vets f r o m WWII . Some w i l l speak of the retaking of Pari s

and what a great turn out there was for the Americans who marched down the Champs-Elysees. They will be remembering the beautiful girls who showered the G.I.’s with hugs, kisses and bouquets of flowers.

Yours truly was stationed thousands of miles away from home on the small 2 x 4 mile island of Tinian, a part of the Mariannas Islands. Today they call it Micronesia.

We were still at war with Japan.

We listened in the mess hall on radio as President Harry Tru-

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MARK LENTINE | STAFF WRITER

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pproximately 50 people showed up at noon, Tuesday, October 29 to welcome Valvoline Instant Oil Change 532 W. Florida Avenue in Hemet, into the Hemet Chamber of Commerce family of businesses.

“Though we’ve been here for

about a decade, we feel that our joining the Chamber of Commerce is an excellent opportunity for us to grow our customer base in the community of Hemet and allow the public to see all that Valvoline has to offer, the see what Valvoline does for our customers

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ALL-VALLEY TEAM

The first Annual HSJC sports awards Editor's note: When Kyle first came to us with this idea, we sat around wondering why we hand't thought of it first, but if you know Kyle, you know his passion for sports and for our valley. We will be bringing you more on this event after the playoffs, but for now, here's Kyle's picks for this year's winners!

KYLE HEADLEE | STAFF WRITER

RETRACTION

Editor’s Note:

MOMENTS IN TIME

COMMUNITY BRIEFS

In last week’s edition of the newspaper, we ran an extensive article on homelessness. While the article was well-received by many, the article was not without its problems. We had no idea that the article had been previously published in another newspaper in September, 2016. In the article, we also quoted several sources, among them, Ms. Stacie Olson. Those quotes were inaccurate, and for that, I take full responsibility.

We apologize to Ms. Olson.

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Hemet Valvoline joins Chamber of Commerce, holds Ribbon-Cutting

THE WESTERN SCIENCE CENTER

MSJC Lecture Series – Produced in collaboration with Mt. San Jacinto College during the spring and fall semesters, this lecture series features professors from MSJC speaking on a wide rage of topics. Held the 1st Thursday of the month at 7:00 PM during the Spring and Fall semesters. Next: November 7, 2019.

Members Book Club: Gulp - Thu Nov 7 2019 at 06:30 pm. Western Science Center, 2345 Searl Pkwy Bldg 2, Hemet, California 92543, Hemet, United States.

For November we’ll be discussing Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal by Mary Roach. Book Club begins at 5:30 PM in the museum conference room located in the museum office; light refreshments will be served.

Reconstructing Buttercup: A Lecture by Dr. Alton Dooley - How do you reconstruct an animal that’s been dead for thousands, or even millions of years?

On Nov. 7, 1914

While World War I rages in Europe, a new weekly magazine, The New Republic, is first published in the United States. Though its first issue sold only 875 copies, after a year the circulation reached 15,000. The New Republic still operates today as a weekly journal of opinion.

On Nov. 8, 1951

Yankees catcher Yogi Berra is voted the American League's most valuable player. He went on to be the league MVP twice more, in 1954 and 1955.

On Nov. 9, 1989

East German officials open the Berlin Wall, allowing free travel from East to West Berlin for the first time since 1961. The next day, celebrating

INDIVIDUAL AWARDS: • Most Valuable Player: Kajiya Hollawayne (San Jacinto) • Most Clutch Performance: Asaiah Aguliar (Hemet) (Game Winning Field Goal Against Citrus) • Game Changer: Sheldon Newton (San Jacinto) • Sportsman of the Year: Marcos Flores (West Valley) • Offensive Player of the Year: Ethan Leonard (Hemet) • Defensive Player of the Year: TIE Kameron Rocha (San Jacinto) & Bradley Fye (Hemet) • Lineman of the Year: Arturo Ojeda Jr (San Jacinto) • Hemet & San Jacinto Chronicle’s All Valley Team 2019 OFFENSE: • Quarterback: Kajiya Hollawayne, San Jacinto High, Class of 2021

WSC Executive Director Dr. Alton Dooley explains how to rebuild a fossil whale from the ground up in this entry of our fall lecture series! Thu, Nov 14, 7 – 8 PM. Western Science Center, 2345 Searl Pkwy, Hemet.

KFC Hot Lunch - The meal includes chicken tenders, mac n cheese, biscuit, cookie, and a drink. These lunches are available via pre-sale only. Fri, Nov 15, 11 AM – 1 PM. Orders will only be collected during lunch on Wednesday, November 13th in the piazza. Pay with cash, check made payable to WCA PTSA, or cash card.

No substitutions on meals or refunds will be issued.

Tiny Titan Exhibit Opening - The tiniest titan is marching into the Western Science Center this fall! Produced in collaboration with Western University of Health Sciences paleontologists, Tiny Titan: A New Look at Haplocanthosaurus will focus on this unique Jurassic saurpod! Learn why these dinosaurs had air filled bones, and

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how scientists are using advanced CT scanning technology to recreate fossils! Sat, Nov 16, 10 AM – 5 PM. Monthly Science Lectures – featuring some of the most respected names in science, this monthly lecture series covers topics such as paleontology, anthropology, anatomy and more. Held the 3rd Thursday of the month at 6:00 PM, subject to change. Nov. 21, 2019.

Western Science Center, 2345 Searl Parkway.

CHARLOT GYMNASTICS

Extra Practice Session - For children 6 years old up to 18 years old and is open to the public. The kids have full access to the gym and the equipment. Coaches will be on the floor to make sure they are using the equipment safely, but it is not a normal structured gymnastics class. November 8, 2019 from 7pm to 9pm.

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Germans began to tear down one of the ugliest and most infamous symbols of the Cold War. The wall was built to keep a flood of refugees from fleeing Communist East Germany to the West.

with the United States fighting in World War II, the draft ages had to be expanded.

On Nov. 10, 1775

Ellis Island, the gateway to America, shuts its doors after processing more than 12 million immigrants since opening in 1892. Following World War I, Congress passed quota laws, which sharply reduced the number of newcomers.

A resolution, drafted by future U.S. president John Adams, creates the Continental Marines and is now observed as the birth date of the United States Marine Corps. The motto of the service is Semper Fidelis, meaning "Always Faithful" in Latin.

On Nov. 11, 1942

Congress approves lowering the draft age to 18 and raising the upper limit to age 37. In 1940, Congress had imposed the first peacetime draft in U.S. history for men between the ages of 21 and 36. But

HAPPY VETERANS DAY

On Nov. 12, 1954

On Nov. 13, 1979

During a game at the Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Philadelphia 76ers center Darryl Dawkins slam-dunks the basketball, shattering the fiberglass backboard. After a second incident, the NBA commissioner told Dawkins he'd be fined $5,000 and suspended every time he broke a backboard.

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man announced that the Japanese had surrendered.

It was a happy occasion and the beer flowed like the Mississippi River. Our day would come In August 1945 when, our Captain Paul Tibbets of the 509th Composite Group, stationed with the 308th Bomb Wing of the 20th Air Force piloted the Enola Gay, a B-29 (named after his mother) and dropped a bomb of death on Hiroshima: a bomb that forever changed the notion of war.

Sage older veterans remember that day every year as they will this year.

There will be laughter and yes, tears as folks remember those who did not come home from the wars: World War II, The Korean Conflict, Vietnam, the Gulf Wars , Iraq and Afghanistan.

Time will have diminished the agony of old pain and suffering. Someone once said that all tragedy, looking back, has a come-

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dic side. That’s true. However, during this hallowed time of remembrance, folks who lost fathers, husbands, brothers and sons will recall personal sacrifices both on the battlefields and on the home front.

Something I had forgotten, now comes home to me again. Old warriors do not like war. They’ve seen enough to last two lifetimes. I imagined a conversation between some teenaged boys and a vet from Vietnam who lost his left arm at D’nang. One of the teens, looking forward to enlisting when he turns 18, gung ho for battle, might brag about conquest. “I can’t wait to get over in Korea and take out that North Korean dictator.� or, ‘ Let’s take out those Iranian thugs.�

The vet, might respond, “Why are you so anxious to get yourself killed?�

The kid answers , “We kill them first, don’t we?�

He probably hasn’t given a thought to the millions that might die in such a war, but an old vet may set

him straight. “Maybe you ought to consider the cost of war before you wish it on yourself. It cost me an arm."

"I had buddies who were blown to bits. Is that what you want? That’s war, kid.

You’ve seen too many parades.� Will the boy be dissuaded? I doubt it.

I love it when a seasoned veteran has the opportunity to set a young fellow straight on the realities of war. No matter how much we hear “Let’s bomb the hell out of them,� nobody wants to be the victim of such a consequence.

There will be harmony and peace among us as the sun sets in the west and we hear taps while the flags are lowered. Perhaps we will have a record turnout of old and young warriors..

Yes, they will have spoken of war and their involvement, but I doubt we will hear one veteran say, “Let’s bomb hell out of them.�

Peace will prevail, as "Old Glory" times two or three hundred waves in the afternoon breeze.

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MORE THAN AN ATHLETE

In the midst of chaos, one student shines bright KYLE HEADLEE | STAFF WRITER

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n this week's, "More Than an Athlete" column we take you to West Valley, where Marcos Flores spends his school days.

Flores is best known for his performance on the football field. He is in his senior year and is preparing himself for college.

We want to highlight the many reasons that Marcos is truly "More Than An Athlete," This young man always displays exceptional Sportsmanship.

The final game of his High School career was cut short last week due to the game's being called because of a brawl. While players from both sides engaged in this, Marcos refused to give into negative passions, and he refused to compromise who he is. Instead he took a knee on the field and waited for referees and security to separate everyone. “Sports has always been a big part of my

A PROFESSIONAL: More than an athlete. | Courtesy Photo of Nick Flores life, but it has never defined who I am. What makes me more than an athlete is my ability to show leadership, responsibility and dedication to younger people around me. I have always been the kind of person to take care of people in need and a lot of people know they can count on me if they ever need anything. No matter what it is, whether school or sports, I always make sure I go the extra mile and do everything with excellence.�

Marcos Flores has been playing football since he was a little kid: he loves that it has taught him so much about leadership, hard work, dedication, and brotherhood.

He lives to compete with his brothers and is constantly trying to find ways to better himself on and off the field.

Marcos plans on becoming a Police Officer or Firefighter after graduation. He wants a career in which he knows he is making a difference by helping people in the community. Family is the single most important thing in his life. Marcos loves to spend time with his family and says he has no idea where he would be without them. “My family has taught me a lot of things, but the biggest thing I've learned from them is the importance of school. They support me and help me be the best student I can be so that I can be very successful in my future.�

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TRAINING: Marcos Flores stretching before his final High School Game. | Photo by OVO_Athletics7n.

STAFF: Senator Mike Morrell rep. Maddy Bogh (far left) beside CoC Exec. Director and Lakshman Koka CEO of Dr. Koka and Assoc., along iwth Valvoline staff. | Photo by Mark Lentine

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and also for them to find out how we’re giving back to the community,� says manager Sam Ciurar.

Visiting customers were interested to hear about the 15-minute race-car pit-stoplike oil change offered at Valvoline.. “It only takes about 15-minutes, and the customers can literally just sit in their car. They can hold a meeting or do whatever they want. It’s also a great way for busy parents to entertain the kids while taking care of a vital car-care function. They can see everything we do. It’s revolutionary.�

"This Valovoline compliments our other location at the Target Plaza at 3527 W. Florida Avenue,� said Rich Berling, area manager, adding, “All our Certified Technicians have more than 270 hours of professional training. You stay in your car, so you can see the job done right, right before your eyes.�

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GROUP: Members of the Hemet-San Jacinto CoC gather around Manager Sam Ciurar and Area Manager Rich Berling. | Photo by Mark Lentine The facility is clean, bright and inviting.

As manager Sam Ciurar got in place to cut the Ribbon, Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Cyndi Lemke said, “We are so grateful for a business like Valvoline. We’d like to welcome you to the Chamber of Commerce family and we want you to consider us a resource. We want to give you the opportunity to share your services with the public. The public at large doesn’t realize how many services the Chamber has to offer: we offer

a monthly mixer and our monthly magazine called, “CHAT,� as well. We offer our members a chance to get together at our “First Friday� event where they can discuss the products and services they bring to the community, and we help them forward their message and their mission statement here in the community. We are here to help you grow your business and become a part of Hemet itself.�

Those interested in pricing or stopping in may reach Valvoline at (951) 766-1996.

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Running Back: Juan Denny, San Jacinto High, Class of 2020 Running Back: Travis Booth, Tahquitz High, Class of 2020 Wide Receiver: Ethan Leonard, Hemet High, Class of 2020 Wide Receiver: Damonce Williams, San Jacinto High, Class of 2021 Wide Receiver: Antoine Sullivan, San Jacinto High, Class of 2020 Tight End: Travis Morgan, Hemet High, Class of 2020 Offensive Line: Arturo Ojeda Jr, San Jacinto High, Class of 2020 Offensive Line: Sean Mcnallen, Hemet High, Class of 2021 Center: Nimo Alo, San Jacinto High, Class of 2021 Offensive Line: Seifanga Tukumoeatu, Hemet High, Class of 2021 Offensive Line: Iseyia Serrano, San Jacinto High, Class of 2020

SPECIAL TEAMS: • Kicker: Asaiah Aguliar, Hemet High, Class of 2020 • Kick Return: Antoine Sullivan, San Jacinto High, Class of 2020 • Punter: Juan Denny, San Jacinto High, Class of 2020 • Punt Return: Ethan Leonard, Hemet High, Class of 2020

DEFENSE: • Defensive Line (DT): Sheldon Newton, San Jacinto High, Class of 2020 • Defensive Line (DT): Mahe Hamala, San Jacinto High, Class of 2020 • Defensive Line (DE): Justin Johnson, Hemet High, Class of 2020 • Defensive Line (DE): LJ Vaifanua, San Jacinto High, Class of 2020 • Defensive Line/Backer: Muta Faapito, West Valley, Class of 2020 • Linebacker: Roman Garcia, San Jacinto, Class of 2021 • Linebacker: Marcos Flores, West Valley, Class of 2020 • Linebacker: Nathan Ortiz, San Jacinto High, Class of 2021 • Defensive Back (S): Kameron Rocha, San Jacinto High, Class of 2020 • Defensive Back(C): Frankie Castillo, Hemet High, Class of 2021 • Defensive Back(S): Bradley Fye, Hemet High, Class of 2020 • Defensive Back(C): Keith Hunter, San Jacinto High, Class of 2021 • Defensive Back(C): Derek Mendoza, Tahquitz High, Class of 2020 NOTE: If your child is listed above, please reach out to Kheadlee@HSJChronical.com to schedule a team photoshoot. Editor's note: Parents, please comply as much as possible, as we wish to grow this into an annual event, and we need your help in supporting your children and our valley. Much thanks!

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CRIME WATCH THERMAL

INCIDENT DATE: November 4, 2019

HEMET Sat. October 12

SHANE WYNN | Riverside

County Sheriff’s Department.

of Colorado. Any information please contact Deputy Contreras at the Thermal Sheriff’s Station by calling (760)-863-8990.

TRAFFIC COLLISION – DUI RELATED INCIDENT DATE: November 2, 2019

cia, 31 of La Quinta was arrested for Driving Under the Influence.

Garcia was booked at Indio Jail after receiving precautionary medical treatment. No other vehicles appeared to be involved in the collision. No significant injuries were reported as a result of the collision.

Anyone with additional information please to contact Deputy M. Scott at the Thermal

CESCER GARCIA | Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.

Sheriff’s Station by calling 760863-8990.

DUI TRAFFIC COLLISION INCIDENT DATE: November 1, 2019

the investigation, deputies determined alcohol was a factor in the collision. The driver John Lancaster, 32 of La Quinta, was arrested for driving under the influence after he was treated for a non-life threatening injury.

Anyone with information please contact Deputy M. Scott at the Thermal Sheriff’s Station (760) 863-8990 or Riverside County Sheriff’s Department

JOHN LANCASTER | Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.

Dispatch (760) 836-8348.

INCIDENT DATE: November 1, 2019

PHO HA | Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. uninhabitable.

Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact Deputy Carlson at the Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Station (951) 245-3300.

INCIDENT DATE: October 31, 2019

PHILLIP SUAREZ | Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.

(760) 863-8990.

HEMET

ATTEMPTED MURDER

INCIDENT DATE: October 30, 2019

On October 30, 2019, at approximately 3:30 pm, Riverside County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to Hemet High School reference a report of a student who had been stabbed. Deputies arrived within minutes and determined the incident occurred off campus near the intersection of Aurora St. and Stetson Avenue. Investigation revealed two previously expelled Hemet High School students engaged in mutual a fight. During the fight, the adult brother of one of the juveniles involved began fighting with a juvenile bystander. During the altercation, the adult male chased the juvenile approxi-

mately 30 feet while holding a large knife, stabbing the juvenile in the upper torso before fleeing on foot Westbound on Stetson avenue. A passerby noticed the large gathering of juveniles, stopped to render aid to the injured juvenile, and transported him to Hemet High School. With the cooperation of Hemet High School administration along with anonymous students, a positive identification of the suspect was obtained.

The suspect was identified as Angel Medrano 06/24/93 a resident of Hemet. Evidence obtained is sufficient to charge Medrano with attempted murder of the juvenile. The juvenile

Thurs. October 17

Theft from Vehicle, 500 Block N. San Jacinto St.

Fri. October 18

Theft, 700 Block San Jose Dr. Burglary Residential, 1000 Block N. State St. Theft from Vehicle, 3000 Block W. Acacia Ave. Theft, 1300 Block E. Florida Ave.

SAN JACINTO Sat. October 12

Property Crime, 500 Block W. Esplanade Ave.

Sun. October 13

*No Crime Report on this Day

Mon. October 14

Assault, 600 Block N. Ramona Blvd.

Tues. October 15

*No Crime Report on this Day

Wed. October 16

*No Crime Report on this Day

Thurs. October 17

*No Crime Report on this Day

Fri. October 18

*No Crime Report on this Day

VALLE VISTA Sat. October 12

*No Crime Report on this Day

Sun. October 13

Theft of Vehicle, 40500 Block Poppy Dr.

Mon. October 14

Property Crime, 45300 Block Cardiff St. Assault w/Deadly Weapon, 25500 Block Sharp Dr. Breaking & Entering, 44700 Block Orpington Ave.

Tues. October 15

Theft, 41300 Block Crest Dr.

Wed. October 16

Property Crime, 24800 Block Barito St.

Thur. October 17

Theft of Vehicle, 25800 Block Stanford St.

Fri. October 18

Theft of Vehicle, 43500 Block Acacia Ave.

In the process of developing the weekly Crime Report for Hemet, we utilize the CommunityCrimeMap.com webpage and for Valle Vista and San Jacinto, we employ the CrimeReports.com webpage to source our information. The City of Hemet Police Department and the San Jacinto Police/Riverside County Sheriff Department’s report their respective incidents of crime to these webpages from which we select the most serious crimes and attempt to reflect proportionality between cities as provided in FBI/UCR statistics. Occasionally however, these police agencies do not immediately report their crime incidents, at which time TVC weekly crime report lacks updated information for a given city for the period in question. We always try to be accurate with available crime information but rely on these sources that sometimes may be incomplete or nonexistent.

SAN JACINTO

SEXUAL OFFENDER REGISTRATION bation. During the operation, Phillip Suarez, 34-years-old of La Quinta, was arrested for a violation of probation. Suarez was booked at the Riverside County Jail in Indio.

Anyone with questions regarding this operation or questions about the sexual offender registration process are encouraged to call Investigator Tijerina at the Thermal Station

Theft, 3400 Block E. Florida Ave. Grand Theft Auto, 3100 Block Wimbledon Way Theft from Vehicle, 600 Block Greystone Ln. Grand Theft Auto, Acacia & Gilmore

Burglary Commercial, 600 Block W. Latham Ave. Burglary Commercial, 3600 W. Florida Ave. Theft from Vehicle, 3000 Block W. Florida Ave.

CRIME BRIEFS

THERMAL

On Thursday, October 31, 2019, at the direction of Sheriff Chad Bianco, The La Quinta Special Enforcement Team conducted compliance checks of registered sex offenders within the city of La Quinta. During this operation, 15 sex offenders were contacted by the team to verify compliance with all registration requirements as well as all terms and conditions of parole or pro-

Tues. October 15

Theft, 500 Block E. Oakland Ave.

ILLEGAL MARIJUANA GROW OPERATION within the residence had been illegally altered causing a severe fire hazard. There were additional rooms still in the process of being converted to grow rooms. One suspect was located at the residence.

The suspect, PHO HO, an 81-year-old resident of Wildomar, was arrested and booked into Cois Byrd Detention Center in Murrieta for illegal marijuana cultivation, possession for sales of marijuana, and maintaining a drug house. Wildomar Code Enforcement deemed the house

Grand Theft Auto, Acacia & Cherrywood Burglary Commercial, 3000 Block W. Florida Ave. Theft from Vehicle, 3500 Block W. Florida Ave. Theft/Purse Snatch, 2200 Block W. Florida Ave.

Wed. October 16

LAKE ELSINORE

In early October, deputies assigned to the Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Station received complaints regarding possible illegal marijuana cultivation occurring within the city of Wildomar, Riverside County.

On November 01, 2019, deputies served a search warrant near the 24400 block of Crab Hollow Circle. As a result of the search warrant, approximately 635 marijuana plants in various stages of growth were located and collected. In addition, the electrical system

Sun. October 13

Mon. October 14

THERMAL

On November 1st, 2019, at 11:49 p.m., Riverside County Sheriff’s Deputies assigned to the city of La Quinta, responded to a single vehicle traffic collision at Highway 111 and La Quinta Center Drive, in the city of La Quinta. The investigation revealed a motorcycle was traveling eastbound on Highway 111 when the driver lost control of the vehicle and fell. During

Grand Theft Auto, 1100 Block La Playa Ln. Theft from Vehicle, 1000 Block E. Acacia Ave. Theft, 400 Block N. Palm Ave. Theft from Building, 600 Block N. Kirby St. Theft from Vehicle, 1100 Block Viento Dr. Theft, Park & Stanford Burglary Residential, 600 Block S. Lyon Ave.

THERMAL

On November 2, 2019 at 10:17 p.m., Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Deputies assigned to the city of La Quinta, responded to report of a traffic collision, wherein a vehicle struck a center median. Deputies responded to the area of 50600 Eisenhower Drive, in La Quinta where the collision occurred. Alcohol was determined to be a factor in the collision. The driver, Cescer Gar-

THE HSJC COMPREHENSIVE CRIME REPORT FEATURING OUR NEW SEGMENT, "THE PULL." Editor's note: With a re-titling of our crime segment, how titled , "The HSJC Comprehensive Crime Report" we introduce another new feature called "The Pull." "The Pull" will feature breaking news with compelling photos pulled directly from the pages of our internet partners: Eddie George/Mario Sevilla/Hemet Eye News, Hemet Valley Incidents, and The Hemet Scoop.

CREDIT CARD FRAUD ARREST in his late thirties with tattoos on his face, neck and arms, wearing dark colored clothing. An additional suspect, Shane Wynn, 25-years-old of Palm Desert was located attempting to return to the residence. A search warrant was authored and served at the affected residence. Credit card making equipment, along with fraudulent credit cards were located and seized. Wynn was booked at the county jail in Indio on an unrelated identity theft warrant out of the State

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CRIME REPORT

All arrests and arrest warrants are public record. Posts regarding either are based on information obtained from complaint affidavits, arrest affidavits, and police reports. All persons wanted or arrested are innocent until proven guilty.

On November 4, 2019, La Quinta deputies responded to the 48600 block of Classic Drive, regarding a possible burglary in progress. The deputies arrived on scene and the suspect fled from a second story balcony. The La Quinta Special Enforcement Team assumed the investigation. A three-hour search was conducted with the assistance of K9 units and an air unit, however the suspect was not located. The suspect was described as a Hispanic male adult,

CRIME

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ANGEL MEDRANO | Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.

was transported to RUHS with non- life-threatening injuries.

Medrano is currently being sought at this time.

Anyone with further information is encouraged to contact Deputy Loza at the Hemet Sheriff’s Station. at (951) 791-3400.

Student with gun prompts lockdown, search at Mount SJ College Mount San Jacinto College and three nearby schools were locked down for more than three hours today in response to reports that a male student walked into the college cafeteria and pointed a gun at students, but left without firing any shots.

Authorities received the report of a person with a gun shortly before 9:30 a.m., according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department. The report prompted a lockdown of the campus, and college officials quickly canceled all classes for the remainder of the day. People on the campus were advised to shelter in place.

Lockdowns were also ordered at three nearby San Jacinto Unified School District campuses -- San Jacinto Leadership Academy, Clayton A. Record Junior Elementary School and Betty Gibble Learning Center. An all-clear was given at those campuses shortly before 1:30 p.m., and classes continued as usual, according to the district.

A sheriff's SWAT team combed the college campus in search of the suspect, who was described as a man, 20 to 30 years old, wearing a gray or blue sweater and a red bandana, according to Deputy Mike Vasquez of the RCSD. Although the suspect remained at large, students and faculty at the college were allowed to leave the campus shortly after 1 p.m. College officials said, however, that classes were canceled at all of the school's campuses out of an abundance of caution.

There were no reports of any shots being fired or any injuries.

City News Service

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PLAYOFF PREVIEW

Four Separate Teams, One Common Goal: Win Four Mountain Pass League teams are represented in the CIF Playoffs this year KYLE HEADLEE | STAFF WRITER

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he regular season is over and the Playoffs are upon us. In our matchup of the week Apple Valley (9-1 Record) will be traveling down to San Jacinto to take on the Mountain Pass League Champions. The San Jacinto Tigers come into this game fresh off a dominant performance against Tahquitz.

In general, the Tigers have dominated the entire league this year. Their last loss of the season came in week 4 against Eastlake who was a worthy opponent.

San Jacinto had a tough time in that game, missing quite a few key players on the defensive side of the ball and also missing one of their key playmakers on offense, senior wide-receiv-

er Antoine Sullivan. Ever since that game they have been steam-rolling every opponent. Currently San Jacinto is ranked number 91 in the state, while their opponent Apple Valley is currently ranked 136.

The key for San Jacinto will be to contain sophomore quarterback Jayden Max Denegal who threw for over 2,000 yards, 33 touchdowns, and only 6 interceptions on the year. Apple Valley’s senior running back Kenyard Edwards is also going to be a threat he rushed for over 1,000 yards this season and has 19 touchdowns. The San Jacinto defensive line is going to be key in this matchup. Can Sheldon Newton and Mahe Hamala create enough pressure in the back field while the linebackers stay

in pass coverage? I expect San Jacinto's Defensive Back, Kameron Rocha to be playing the number one receiver for Apple Valley (Tyron Smith) all game long, in order to force Apple Valley to use another weapon.

This match-up promises to be electric as both teams possess the ability to put up a lot of points in very little time.

Hemet High (6-4) will travel to El Monte to take on Arroyo. Hemet High finished the season ranked 256 in state, but was the first team this season to take out the previous league champs, Citrus Hill. Their opponent Arroyo finished the season with a .500 record, ranked 541 in the state.

This should be an easy game for Hemet as long as they can isolate Arroyo’s se-

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nior running back, Adrian Calvillo. Defense has really been Hemet’s backbone all year by forcing teams into dog fights and proving that they are the bullies. That’s the kind of game they like to play, and if they can force Arroyo into that, they should walk out of the first round as victors.

Beaumont (who finished the season with a 9-1 record, sole loss coming from San Jacinto in week 6) is entering the playoffs ranked 171 in state. They are in the same division as Hemet but they are on opposite sides of the bracket.

This creates an interesting story-line: if both teams are able to make it all the way to the finals (Beaumont barely squeaked by Hemet in week 7, with a score of 14-10) Beaumont's opponent is Linfield Christian

who finished the regular season with a 7-3 record and ranked 411 in the state.

Beaumont has to isolate junior quarterback Michael Harkins, who threw for over 1,000 yards, 17 touchdowns, with only 7 interceptions. Beaumont also has to worry about about the Linfield Christian running back Crispin Wong who ran for over 1,000 yards and 14 touchdowns this year. He had a season-long touchdown run of 98 yards. Hemet Native and former Hemet Saints Running Back Justin Manqueros is also a threat out of the back field for Linfield Christian: he ran for over 1,000 yards and chipped in 18 touchdowns this season.

Citrus Hill (finishing the season with a 7-3 record, with all 3 losses coming from league opponents,

ranked 230 in state) will match up with Yorba Linda.

Yorba Linda is ranked 61 in the state and finished the season with a 9-1 record.

Yorba Linda’s offense relies on a “Run-By-Committee” approach, getting a lot of different players "touches" throughout the game. On paper this seems like an easy game for Yorba Linda.

Citrus Hill needs to have the game of their life to take out this opponent which will be an amazing David and Goliath tale which would help save face for Citrus Hill which has had a very unusual season by their standards.

For pictures of the Apple Valley@San Jacinto game, please visit @authorkyleraeheadlee on Facebook and be on the lookout for updates online on how the games ended.

VOLLEYBALL

Things coming to an interesting pass in League play

Mountain Pass League Team's fall in playoffs

Are things going to change End of the Season Awards and review at Tahquitz/West Valley next year? for Local Girls' Volleyball KYLE HEADLEE | STAFF WRITER

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he regular season has come to an end for two of the Mountain Pass League teams. Tahquitz and West Valley both played their last games of the season Friday night and both experiencing big losses.

Tahquitz did an amazing job this season, all things considered. They finished the year with a 4-6 record and did that without a head coach. Former Tahquitz Quarterback Nolan Valdez was calling the plays on offense, but the coaching staff was made up of all assistants.

We have no update on coach Pace and his possible return to the team next season, but Tahquitz might want to start looking into replacements or promoting someone like Nolan Valdez before the spring starts or they might just be setting themselves up for another underwhelming season next year. They've already lost a key player in Antoine Sullivan. Sullivan jumped to San Jacinto due to the inconsistency of the coaching staff. One can only think that more parents who want their kids to play at the next level will start consid-

ering transfer options now, especially if Tahquitz doesn’t do anything to address the problem. Mike Sims, Tahquitz Athletic Director said, “Right now we're are still waiting to see what happens with Coach Pace, but we will be evaluating the football program over the next couple months and we will make a decision that will hopefully turn things around.”

West Valley started the year on fire with a 2-0 record, with two blow out victories, but those first two games would be the highlights of the season.

The team was cursed with injuries (none too serious) throughout the season and inconsistent offense. This could be attributed to Coach Perez’s lack of commitment to one starting quarterback.

He continually platooned quarterbacks causing them to never quite get a feel for the opposing defense. This could have been intentional: Coach Perez might have been trying to keep the defense on their toes, but it just didn’t work out for the team.

West Valley has struggled to keep a consistent coach in place after Coach McRitchie retired and Coach Thorn-

burg left for the Hemet job.

When Coach Perez returns next season, he will need to do a better job recruiting athletes from other teams at the school to put together a competitive roster. The wrestling room, basketball gym, soccer field, and baseball field are all great places to start. Kathleen Alvarez (Athletic Director at West Valley) said this, “West Valley is committed to Coach Perez for the future and can’t wait to see how he will rebuild the program. This was his first year as the coach here and we liked a lot of what we saw.”

When this year is up Hemet and Beaumont are leaving the League, however Perris High will be coming into the league. San Jacinto and Citrus Hill will automatically be favored to win the league championship next year (slightly leaning to San Jacinto’s side). It will be interesting to see how Hemet fares in its new league. The other four teams in the league (San Jacinto, Hemet, Beaumont, and Citrus Hills) all made it into the playoffs this season. To preview these matchups, look over to the playoff preview article elsewhere in this edition.

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he girls in the Mountain Pass League put on quite an exhibition this year.

Unfortunately everyone's season has come to an end in the CIF bracket tournament. Hemet High and Beaumont finished as CoChamps of the Mountain Pass League, both posting an impressive 9-1 record in league play.

Each only lost to each other splitting their season matchups in half.

Hemet, Beaumont, and West Valley all made it into their divisions playoff bracket this season. Hemet was victorious in their first two matches against West and Calvary Chapel but fell in the third round to Saddleback Christian who lost in their Semi-Final matchup. Beaumont lost in their first match against Brentwood and was eliminated from the tournament quite early. Many expected them to make a deeper run in the bracket this season. West Valley won their first match in the playoffs against Patriot, but they turned lost the very next

VOLLEYBALL: End of season. | File Photo match against Cate.

Tahquitz, San Jacinto, and Citrus Hill all failed to make the playoffs this season. San Jacinto has a rather young team, only graduating 3 seniors at the end of the school year.

They will be poised to challenge West Valley for the Mountain Pass League Championship next year.

West Valley will be a little younger next year as they are graduating six seniors and only have three juniors listed on their current roster.

It is important to note that the current co-league

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champions, Hemet and Beaumont are leaving the league at the end of the season. Hemet’s team is graduating 4 seniors: that's a third of their 12-girl active roster. It’s unknown how many seniors are on Beaumont's roster, but both teams will want to assert themselves as top dogs in their new league next season.

The Hemet-San Jacinto Chronicle would like to congratulate the three teams on their playoff success. We are looking forward to seeing how they come back next year.

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TURISM & TRAVEL

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The Baths, on The Island of Virgin Gorda, in The British Virgin Islands of The Caribbean ARLENE LEHTONE | CONTRIBUTED

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y husband Lloyd and I enjoyed cruising on the 190-passenger, luxurious “Seabourn Spirit,” from San Juan, Puerto Rico. A representative of Seabourn met us at the airport and took us in a van to the El San Juan Hotel and Casino for two days, with an exclusive Seabourn Hospitality Desk for us passengers.

Where the Caribbean meets the Atlantic, the British Virgin Islands are a loose range of 60 islands and reefs, with only about fifteen being populated. The British Virgin Islands are about 50 miles from Little Tobago to Virgin Gorda, starting 60 miles east of Puerto Rico, and a mile from the U.S. Virgin Island of St. John (the other islands being St. Croix and St. John).

With hundreds of secret bays and concealed hidden coves, the islands were a refuge for seafarers for centuries.

The main British Virgin Islands are Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Anegada, and Jost Van Dyke. Excluding the flat coral island of Anegada, both the United States and British Virgin Islands are volcanic in origin.

When boarding our “Seabourn Spirit,” gloved Norwegian Seabourn representatives escorted us to our gorgeous suite, where a bottle of Reims French champagne waited for us. The following morning, we dropped anchor off the island of Virgin Gorda, our tenders taking us ashore at Leverick Bay. We boarded an open-air sa-

LLOYD: Crawling out of a crevice at

The Baths. | Photo by Arlene Lehtone

ARLENE LEHTONE | Courtesy Photo.

CABIN: Virgin Gorda. Waterfront cabin. | Photo by Arlene Lehtone.

VIRGIN GORDA: Our open-air Safari Wagon. | Photo by Arlene Lehtone.

fari wagon with canopies, for a spectacular scenic ride across the island, which is eight-and-a-half-miles long, and the third largest in the Island chain.

We enjoyed unspoiled beauty, traveling the hill on a twisting road past Gorda Peak, with its impressive slopes tumbling to the turquoise waters below: we were afforded far-reaching views of island-studded bays and sheltered coves. Gorda Peak National Park has the island’s tallest peak, with an elevation of 1,500 feet.

Exploring the picturesque route beyond Gorda Peak, the historic monument of Copper Mine Point is at the southern section of the island. Overgrown ruins at the termination of a rock-strewn road gave testimony to early mining labors. The copper mine was initially tapped

by Spanish travelers in the 18th century. Cornish workers managed the mine from 1838 to 1867. The mine provides a look of what remains of a chimney, boiler house, cistern, and mine shafts.

Stone-age Ciboney Indians were succeeded, some

time before 500 A.D, by peaceful Awawaks, who navigated from South America in dugout canoes and who toiled the land. They were then destroyed by the fierce Caribs, whose fondness for preparing a meal out of human flesh brought about the word “cannibal.” Consequently, the original travelers to the British Virgin Islands were Arawak and Carib Indians, followed by early English adventurers, Dutch, French and Spanish explorers, marauding pirates, plantation owners, Quakers, and other newcomers.

Virgin Gorda was called the “fat virgin” by the Spaniards, who thought its outline from the south resembled a reclining pregnant woman. Christopher Columbus sailed through the archipelago on his second voyage in 1493, and chose to name the entire series of islands and islets after the German Saint Ursula and the 11,000 virgins, who chose death in 14th century Cologne, rather than yield to the customs of plundering Huns.

After Columbus, the adventurers, the pirates, and

the French, Spanish, Dutch, Danes, and diverse pirates, with Britain buccaneers appropriating/reclaiming the islands in 1666. Britain has possessed the islands ever since.

In 1773, the islands were pronounced British territories.

When slavery was ended in 1838, the plantations depreciated, and many Europeans returned home. In 1853, after an ill-fated plantation period, the British Virgin Islands were abandoned to its former slaves. With the abolition of slavery in 1834, the population, once more than 8,000, declined to about 1,500.

We left our comfortable safari bus and began our descent to the fine white sand of the beautiful beach. It was perfect for snorkeling, with a fantasyland of coral configurations, sea fans, and vividly colored marine life. Below the clear water, we saw coral, a fascinating group of sea caves, caverns, and tunnels, with colorful fish.

The Baths is the name given to an assemblage of boulders in this area and is

ARLENE: Crawling out of crevice at The Baths. | Arlene Lehtone

VIRGIN GORDA: Wading between boulders. | Photo by Arlene Lehtone

the buccaneers arrived, preying on the Spanish galleons sailing to Europe with Incan gold. Buccaneers of the "Spanish Main" conveyed treasures of gold and silver to the British Virgin Islands.

Some of it sank on the harsh coral reefs, and treasure is still buried, with some folks still looking for the treasures.

The territory was once claimed for Spain. Her ships, headed home with riches from the New World, were consistently attacked by outlaw pirates and privateers appointed by Spain’s European opponents. Each island, with no definite configuration, and with innumerable crannies and bays, was perfect hiding bases for buccaneers such as Henry Morgan and Sir John Hawkins.

The Spanish occupied the islands fleetingly, before the Dutch, repositioned from St. Maarten, appeared in 1620.

Inhabiting Virgin Gorda in 1648, the British founded a plantation economy and cultivated the sugar industry with slaves to work the cane fields, also launching cotton and indigo plantations.

There were clashes between

Virgin Gorda’s most-visited site. A local escort guided us on the Devil Bay National Park Trail, a demanding and strenuous hike through, under, over, and between rocks and boulders. Lloyd and I maneuvered along the winding narrow Trail, as well as irregular ground on foot, while climbing down a tortuous, rocky downhill path to the huge boulders. Sitting at the edge of the beach, we saw white and rounded boulders eight to ten feet high, comparable to those I saw while visiting the Seychelles Islands.

The smooth rocks were buried in the sand, and all over each other. The delightfully warm ocean flowed in, creating labyrinths of peaceful channels and crystal-clear pools that sparkled in the light that entered between the huge boulders and grottoes. We swam and meandered in a tangle of exquisite pools, warmer than the ocean water outside, while we rambled through the labyrinths that were sculpted by the surf and wind.

Unusual rock formations,

RESTAURANT: Pusser's Leverick Bay, piers, and beach. | Photo by Arlene Lehtone

WHISPERING PALMS COMMUNITY NOVEMBER 9th @ 9AM TO 3PM 711 BAHAMA DR., HEMET, CA 92543 Come join the fun for early holiday shopping.

Variety of items for sale: jewelry, holiday crafts, crocheted items and more!

Come for the Famous DogoDog Street Food!

Whispering Palms is a Not for Profit Community

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FAITH & RELIGION

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SECRET CODE

Bible Book Unveils Secret Code in the Bible NEWSUSA | CONTRIBUTED

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BIBLE TRIVIA 1. Is the book of Daniel in the Old or New Testament or neither?

2. Whose first verse is "The elder unto the well-beloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth"? 1 Samuel, 1 Chronicles, 2 Peter, 3 John 3. From Exodus 25, what pure gold cover was placed on the Ark of the Covenant? Mercy seat, Mordecai lid, Mina top, Myrrhan mirror 4. What of Jesus' does Matthew 13:56 speak of? Brothers, Sisters, Parables, Apostles 5. Which prophet was famous for his vision of the dry bones? Hosea, Ezekiel, Jeremiah, Nathan 6. What was the first sin? Idolatry, Gluttony, The Fall, Covetousness

BIBLE WORLD ANSWERS

BIBLE TRIVIA ANSWERS 1) Old 2) 3 John 3) Mercy seat

4) Sisters 5) Ezekiel 6) The Fall

he Bible is one of the most studied texts in existence, but a new book reveals a previously unrecognized encrypted message in the Old Testament that foresees the birth, crucifixion, and resurrection of Jesus.

In the book, The Chamberlain Key: Unlocking the God Code to Reveal Divine Messages Hidden in the Bible, author Timothy Smith describes how he discovered the message by cracking a code in Genesis 30:20-24 in the oldest form of the Hebrew Old Testament.

Smith, an appraiser and restorer of fine art and antiquities, was researching his family history and became intrigued by the Torah after learning that his matriarchal ancestors were in fact Sephardic Jews, and early Christians of Jewish decent.

He said in a statement that he was drawn to the specific passages in Genesis because of parallels between descriptions of the family of Jacob, known as the father of the House of Israel, and his own family.

Smith assessed the passages using an equidistant letter skip decryption method inspired by the Hebrew spelling of his name (the nine-letter Timotheus).

He discovered not only his own name, but also

UNLOCKING THE GOD CODE:Author Timothy Smith describes how he discovered the message by cracking a code in Genesis 30:20-24 in the oldest form of the Hebrew Old Testament. | Contributed photo. biographical information that reflected other members of his family As he reviewed the passage in Genesis using the code, Smith found details about the birth, crucifixion, and resurrection of Jesus. He also identified references to religious images, including the Rocio Madonna, clues to the location of the contents of the Ark of the Covenant, and warnings of the spread of anti-Semitism, hate, and violence.

Smith's research methods and conclusions have been reviewed by experts, including Dr. Robert Jahn,

dean emeritus of engineering at Princeton University, and Dr. Eugene Ulrich, chief editor of the Biblical Dead Sea Scrolls and professor of Hebrew Scripture and Theology at University of Notre Dame.

"Never before have so many high-level language and scientific experts agreed that the encrypted structures we have detected in this section of the Hebrew text, and the other structures logically predicted from this key code, are a very deliberate attempt by the Author of the pre-Christian text to make 'contact.'

No other published 'Bible code' discoveries impress us in this way," Smith says.

The Chamberlain Key takes readers through Smith's journey of discovery, including his personal account of the spiritual experiences that inspired him to pursue his research into the Torah.

In addition, a history documentary series about the book and Smith's story are in production and scheduled to air within the year.

For more information, visit http://chamberlainkey. com.

FAITH IN BRIEFS HEMET CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY Victorious Secrets - Married and engaged couples under 40, come join this group to learn about 6 essential topics for marriage in a community setting. This is a six session class on Friday evenings, 9/13, 9/27, 10/4, 11/1, 11/22 and 12/6. Childcare is available, $50 per family paid on the first night, or $10 per family each night. Sign up today!

October 4, 2019 at 7 pm. Contact: hcathechurch@hotmail.com or call (951) 652-5273. 602 E. St. John Place, Hemet.

BBQ AND DESSERT CONTEST Are you a dessert fanatic? Well, here's your opportunity to enter your best creation! Whether you're tasting or creating, you'll have a blast at this gathering!

Saturday, Nov 23, 4 PM. Thanksgiving Lunch - Come join us for a time of thanks, food, and fellowship. Thu, Nov 28, 1 PM. Hemet Christian Assembly, 602 E. St. John Place HEMET SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH In The Footsteps of Paul - Join us for this exciting video series, taped on location in the Holy Land and produced

by Tony Moore of the Biblical World.

Wednesday, November 13, 20 and 27.

Until December 11, 2019.

FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY $109 fee for materials. Millions

have changed their futures with FPU by learning to create a budget, get out of debt, and make a plan for their money.

Join us for this 10 week class (9 Regular Classes – Plus a special Financial Workshop). (951) 658-7133. Sunday Sept 15 thru Sunday Nov 17. 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm, Cornerstone Church, 26189 Girard St. COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN CHURCH AND ACADEMY Tim & The Glory Boys - THE BUFFALO ROADSHOW - Free. With a wild, new album in their saddlebags, the boys are cutting a path clear across the country. Don’t miss your chance to join the shindig! Buffalo Roadshow is a spirited, all-ages party. Whether you’re from the big city or a one bison town, you can be sure this rowdy music hoedown won’t be more than two whoops and a holler away. Tim & The Glory Boys are more than just a country bluegrass gospel band! Reserve your free ticket on Eventful.com. This event is by donation at the doors. If you wish, you may register at the Eventbrite link as this helps to give us an idea of how many people will be attending, but no ticket is required for entry. Sun, Nov 17, 7:00 – 9:15 PM RAFAEL CRUZ Free. Rafael Cruz will speak on the current threat to religious rights and freedoms in America today. He is the Director of Grace for America, sharing the Word of God in churches and con-

ferences across America. His son is US Senator Ted Cruz. (951) 927-6868. Sunday November 17. 10:00 am (English); 1:00 pm (Spanish), Val Vista Assembly of God. CORNERSTONE CHURCH Baptism — Sign up here to let us know that you are interested in being Baptized. Or call Cornerstone Church (951-658-7133). Sunday, November 24, 2019 from 10:00 AM 11:30 PM Cornerstone, 26089 Girard St, Hemet.

DWELLING PLACE CITY CHURCH Uninhibited Women's Conference - Join us for our annual Fall Women's Conference! Our Chosen Chicks Shopping Mall will be full of vendors so you can shop while enjoying appetizers before the conference begins! Yvette Williams of C3 San Diego will be leading our worship and Pastor Susanne Ryan of DP City Church C3 will be our speaker. You don't want to miss it! Cost is only $5 per ticket!!!! Sun, Nov 17, 4:30 – 8:30 PM. Dwelling Place City Church, 27100 Girard St, Hemet CROSSROADS BAPTIST CHURCH “The Gospel according to acts” - A verse by verse study. Wednesdays 7 pm “Coffee with Pastor” - Fridays 9 am. Location: 433 S. San Jacinto St. Hemet. Phone (951) 658-1111.

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OBITUARIES

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COMMUNITY BRIEFS

Pop N Play - Open to the public for children 5 and under every Wednesday and Friday. The kids have full access to the gym in a safe and fun environment. A coach will be on the floor to make sure the kids are using the equipment safely and for younger kids, the parents can go out on the floor with them. November 13, 2019, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM. 1102 S. State St. Suite 5, San Jacinto, CA. More info: (951) 487-1200. http://charlotgym.com

HEMET CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Scheduled meetings Second & Fourth Tuesday of Each Month.

November 12 and 26, 2019. 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Hemet City Council Chambers 450 E. Latham. http:// www.cityofhemet.org

SAN JACINTO CITY COUNCIL MEETING

November 19, 2019. 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM. San Jacinto Unified School District Board Room, 2045 South San Jacinto Avenue, SJ.

FEYROUZ BELLY DANCE

Come take a Bellydance class with award Winning performer Feyrouz, Nikkal! Classes are drop in or monthly! Contact Feyrouz for more information! 909-908-0927.

Cost: $10 drop-in or $30 a month for 4 classes. Wednesday, November 13, 20 & 27 from 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Valley-Wide Recreation & Park District, 901 West Esplanade Avenue, San Jacinto.

KIDS ZONE | FUN FOR ALL, FREE FOR ALL

Exciting Disney Frozen 2 Event.

All Parents Receive a One-day Coupon to Shop in Store. Join us the second Saturday of every month. Sat, Nov 9, 8 – 9 AM. JCPenney, 2200 W Florida Ave, Hemet.

HOLIDAY BAZAAR

Hosted by Hemet Woman's Club. Free Admission. Contact: Penny Colgrove. Sat, Nov 9, 8 AM – 2 PM. Colonial Golf & Country Club, 601 N Kirby St, Hemet.

FALL FAIR EXTRAVAGANZA

Fall into Slime Season at Slime Time Parties Fall Festival Extravaganza!!! Custom slime setups and loads of activities for kids, Special Guest appearance and giveaways from the Slime Princess, and vendors galore!!! Get your tickets today & bring the kiddies to play.

If you have the time, we have the slime!!! Sat, Nov 9, 11 AM – 3 PM.

STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS FOR HEMET

The Hemet San Jacinto Chamber of Commerce is working with Mayor, Bonnie Wright and the City of Hemet staff to present the 2019 State of the City address on November 7th at 7:30 am. The breakfast event will be held at the beautiful McSweeney Farms Banquet Hall at their clubhouse in Hemet. The event sells out each year and is highly visible in the San Jacinto Valley. Call the office for more info 951-658-3211. Thu, Nov 7, 7:30 – 9:30 AM. Hemet San Jacinto Chamber of Commerce, 615 N San Jacinto St #3101, Hemet.

been taught that it is selfish and indulgent to ask for what you want.

But the opposite is true. What you WANT and what you NEED is important. Your desires matter. Your desires are sacred. Your desires are the access to your pleasure. Your desires are your birthright as a woman. Sat, Nov 9, 1:00 – 3:30 PM 4485 Thornbush Dr., Hemet.

and Johnston, Hemet. We would love to meet you! $25.00 per year.

Thu, Nov 14, 1:30 PM. Hemet CityJames Simpson Memorial, 305 E Devonshire Ave, Hemet.

TOOL AND YARD SALE

GARDEN WORKSHOP: WINTER GARDENING TASKS

Tools, Vintage Furs,area rugs, yard art and miscellaneous house hold goods. Thu, Nov 7 from 7:30 AM – 1 PM. Fri, Nov 8 from 8 AM – 5 PM. 42668 E Whittier Ave.

HEMET PUBLIC LIBRARY

Stargazing Party - Learn more about the stars with the Riverside Astronomical Society. Telescopes are available for use, but feel free to bring your own! Crafts for kids and raffle prizes too! A free family fun event. Thu, Nov 7, 7:00 – 8:30 PM Hemet Public Library, 300 E Latham Ave, Hemet.

SUPPORT THE HEMET MOUNTED POSSE

Fall into Bingo! - For every ticket sold the Nuview Lions Club will be donat $5.00 to the Hemet Mounted Posse.The Hemet Mounted Posse will be selling delicious dinner items, snacks, drinks and deserts. To raise extra funds they will have raffle baskets, silent auction items and a $2.00 Buy In Game #11! Sat, Nov 9, 4:30 – 7:30 PM. United States Postal Service, 29245 Lakeview Ave, Nuevo.

BAREFOOT YOGA STUDIO

Yoga Workshop on Hips with Chuk - Discover the importance of hips and how they stabilize our body and our lives. We will go through the anatomy of our hips and address the emotion stored in our hips. Through this class your will find increase range of motion and circulation and decreased back pain, opening the hips can create an energetic shift or release as well. Cost $25. Sat, Nov 9, 12 – 2 PM. Barefoot Yoga Studio, 475 W Stetson Ave E, Hemet.

HEMET TITANS ZUMBA MASTER CLASS

2 hours Zumba Master Class Tickets $30. Thu, Nov 14, 6:30 – 8:30 PM. Derby's Bar & Grill, 2860 W Florida Ave Suite B, Hemet.

BOOK CLUB

Dragonfly Sisters - Wed, Nov 13, 6 – 8 PM. American Village Homeowners Association, 1400 Freedom Way, San Jacinto.

INLAND EMPIRE, INTERMEDIATE DIGITAL CAMERA PHOTO CLASS

A very special, hands-on, photography class conducted by Pro Photographer & CA Credentialed Instructor Kevin Brian Toohey.

Perfect for the Intermediate level student...ANY type of DSLR or Mirrorless Digital camera! Hurry as this workshop has a limit of 7 students. Sun, Nov 10, 8:30 AM Sylvan Park, 601 N University St, Redlands.

ORW ADVENTURE RALLY PACKAGE

CRAFT FAIR

Package Deal: $150! Only able to join us for one night? Our $75 nightly rate is just for you!

Call To Book This Promotion (951) 463-4246. Fri, Nov 15 – Sun, Nov 17. Golden Village Palms RV Resort, 3600 W Florida Ave.

PAINTOLOGY

BE PREPARED: UNDERSTAND YOUR END-OF-LIFE RIGHTS

Holiday crafts for fall! - Sat, Nov 9 from 8 am – 2 pm.

Whispering Palms Ltd, 711 Bahama Dr., Hemet.

Paint & Sip: Nest - $20 ONLINE $25 AT THE DOOR. 21+ ONLY Must bring your own snacks/drinks. All painting related material will be provided. Sun, Nov 10, 4:30 – 6:30 PM Beginners: Ocean View - $15 ONLINE $18 AT THE DOOR. Age: 8+. Thu, Nov 7, 6 – 8 PM. Paint & Sip: Believe - $18 ONLINE $23 AT THE DOOR. Age: 21+ ONLY Must bring your own snacks/drinks. All painting related material will be provided.

Sun, Nov 17, 4:30 – 6:30 PM Paint & Sip: Villa - $23 ONLINE $27 AT THE DOOR. Age: 21+ ONLY Must bring your own snacks/drinks. All painting related material will be provided.

Sat, Nov 23, 4:30 – 6:30 PM Paintology, 4240 E Florida Ave.

VETERANS DAY EVENT

San Jacinto Speakers, Games, Resource Fair, BBQ, Opportunity Drawings, Comradery and Community! Thu, Nov 7, 11 AM – 2 PM. Mt. San Jacinto College, 1499 N State St, SJ.

THE GATHERING

“Claim Your Desire” with Selina Davis - You are worthy and deserving, sister. You may have

The controversial California End of Life Option Act and California's Right to Die Law are examined by VNA of Southern California's Jason F. Smith. Understand the pros and cons to make good decisions ahead of time.

Good information for Caregivers, Adult Children and Older Adults.

Class is FREE. Seating is limited, to RSVP register online ForHealthandLiving.com/ivhpevents or call 800-886-4471 or TTY 711 Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. Wed, Nov 13, 10 AM. Inter Valley Health Plan, Medicare Information & Vitality Center, 214 E Stetson Ave, Hemet.

WIDOWED PERSONS ACTIVITIES CLUB

A social club for widows and widowers. Please join us for dining out, field trips, and bowling.

Visit us for up to three activities before making a commitment.

Dues are $25.00 per year which pays for monthly newsletter and other club activities. Please contact Anna Beth, (951) 658-8657 for more information. Our next activity is our Picnic in the Park.

April 26th, 2019. 11am - 3pm.

Mary Henley Park, corner of Kirby

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THE O'JAYS

Sat, Nov 16, 8 PM. Pechanga Resort Casino, 45000 Pechanga Pkwy, Temecula.

Free workshop. Valley Beautiful Garden Club hosts a special workshop, “Winter Gardening Tasks.” Meeting in Modular Building 1 (take west driveway to ball field parking lot) (951) 719-9868.

Tuesday November 12 @ 6:30 pm, Valley-Wide Recreation, 901 W Esplanade Ave.

ANNUAL TURKEY TROT

$5-$10 per person. Annual Turkey Trot 5k Walk/Trot and 1k Gobble Trot for kids, sponsored by Valley-Wide Recreation. 9:00 am Gobble Trot, 9:15 1k Trot, 10:00 am 5k Walk/Trot. $5 fee for sameday registration. (951) 929-0047.

Saturday November 23 @ 9:00 am, Diamond Valley Lake Soccer Fields, 1801 Angler Ave.

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$5 per student. Kids from age 6 to 12 will learn a variety of art techniques and occasionally, a craft project. All materials are provided.

Monthly on the fourth Saturday.

Call for more information (951) 553-3572. Sat. November 23 from 10:00 am – 11:30 am, Hemet Valley Art Gallery, 144 N Harvard St.

May 11, 1933 - November 2, 2019 Viola Jane Hylkema, 86 of San Jacinto, California passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2019. Viola was born on Thursday, May 11, 1933 in Arkansas, Kansas. She was the daughter of the late Clarence and Bertha Anderson.

She will be greatly missed for her great sense of humor, her devoted care for others, and her love for conversing.

Viola collected figurines such as cows, roosters and angels. Viola enjoyed family gatherings, caring for her dairy ranch, baking, crafting, and playing cards. She also liked going to the casino, volunteering, and visiting her sister in law in Michigan.

Surviving are son, Bill Wade Hylkema, daughters, Linda Woods, Mary Jane Adams, Barbara Harris, brother, John Anderson, sister, Fern Anderson, 13 grandchildren, and 22 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her sons, Randal Hylkema and Danny Hylkema, brothers, Charles Anderson, Jerry Anderson, and Tom Anderson, and sister, Nellie Norris.

The visitation will be held on Sunday, November 17, 2019 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at McWane Family Funeral Home, located at 350 N. San Jacinto Street, Hemet, California 92543.

Interment will be in San Jacinto Valley Cemetery, San Jacinto, California on Monday, November 18, 2019 at 1:00 PM. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.mcwanefamily.com

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DOTERRA TOGETHER TOUR - LIVE EVENT IN ORANGE COUNTY

The Together Tour is a perfect introduction for those that are new to essential oils and an ideal refresher for the established doTERRA enthusiast. Whether or not you were able to join us in Salt Lake City, this interactive expo setting will allow you to see, experience, and smell the exciting new products released at our 2019 doTERRA Together Convention.

Free to guest and current customers are $15. Info: Brandon Lea (619)920-6145. November 9, 2019 from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM.

A BOOK SIGNING AND RIBBON CUTTING FOR LORI RAUPE

We invite everyone to come and join us for a quick celebration and a brief presentation about the business. Destination Coffee Bar & Bistro, 100 W Florida Ave, Hemet.

Contact Information: 951-6583211. November 12, 2019 from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM.

HISPANIC NETWORK MEETING

This is a great opportunity to show care your knowledge and introduce your business to the community. If you have a topic you would like to present to our group, please email esmeraldasanchez. ca@gmail.com with you name, contact information, business, and proposed topic. SRCAR, 2355 E Florida Ave. Contact Information: 951-652-3211. November 12, 2019 from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM.

RIBBON CUTTING AT THE MASON JAR RANCH

Join us for a Ribbon Cutting at The Mason Jar Ranch. We will be celebrating them joining the chamber and introducing them to our community. We invite everyone to come and join us for a quick celebration and a brief presentation about the business. 2241 Esplanade Ave, SJ. November 14, 2019 from 12:00 PM - 12:00 PM. Information: 951-658-3211.

THEMED ROBOTICS WORKSHOP

Themed Robotics Workshops, every 3rd Saturday. Cool, handson activities for grades 1-6! Experience with programming to animate their robotic creations, creative exercises that develop critical thinking skills and encourage an early love for stem. 1505 W. Florida Ave., Suite A. November 16, 2019 from 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM. https://locations.sylvanlearning. com/us/hemet-ca. Contact Information: Jodi True (951) 765-1171.

Fees/Admission: $49 per class or $135 for 3 classes.

February 27, 1937 - October 13, 2019 Joseph Lee Rich of Hemet, California passed away at home on October 13th 2019.

Joe, was born February 27th 1937 in Meadville, Pennsylvania. Son to Alex and Rose Kerss Rich.

Joe, was happily married to his lovely wife Eleanor for more than 50 years. Survived by five stepchildren Steve, Sharon, Michael, Christine, and Gregory, ten grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren.

Joe, served four years in the U.S. Navy immediately following his High School graduation. Joe, lived in Southern California for most of his life and spent the past 40 years living in Hemet, California. He had numerous businesses in Hemet, such as The Spaghetti Western, Rich’s Gourmet Catering, Such A Deal / Family Thrift, Falaticos Restaurante, and Smoking Joe’s BBQ. Joe, could never pass up a good yard sale and his garage tells no tales. He loved to tell a good joke and his passion to sing was like no other. You could find him and Eleanor at any of the local karaoke nights. Their two favorite spots were the Fraternal Order of Eagles and The Office.

Services will be held at Church of Acts 2385 S. San Jacinto Ave, San Jacinto, CA on November 8th 2019 at 3:00 PM.

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and enormous granite boulders, leaned against one another, forming many-shaped heights and caverns. Granite is a stone not usually seen south of the Carolinas, and not normally seen in the Caribbean. It is felt that these boulders were conveyed to the surface ages ago by a massive volcanic eruption. A detailed look at the geology of The Baths is in Charles A. Ratte’s book, “The Story of the Boulders.”

Small trails led us to and around shallow pools underneath the boulders. We clambered up and down the ladders, bending, and crawling. It was challenging, inching along on my hands and knees among the boulders, trying to keep my balance, while holding onto my heavy Canon AE-1 camera to keep it dry.

A must for travelers, the distinctive Virgin Gorda Baths are one of the British Virgin Islands’ most recognized landmarks, with exquisite grottoes of sugary fine sand and secluded pools.

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by the size of these boulders, piled on top of each other, with some being as large small cars.

We retraced our way back along the 350-yard trail, resting frequently. Huffing and puffing, we arrived back at the top. We were rewarded with assorted fruit, and tasty rum punches, where our safari wagons awaited us, for another scenic ride across the island, with photo stops along the way. We saw charming cottages, dazzling bougainvillea, cozy-looking inns and villas, lovely resorts and luxury yachts.

The island is covered with vegetation and cactus and is populated by lizards and geckos. Birds include warblers, and there are cattle egrets on the plains. The amateur geologist discovers stones such as malachite and crystals, in the quartz among the rock-strewn island.

Our safari wagons transported us back to Leverick Bay at Gorda Sound, where our “Seabourn Spirit” was anchored for the day. We went to the Leverick Bay Resort, and to Pusser’s Bar, which is celebrated for their rum “painkillers.” From 1635

to 1970, rum distributed by the ship’s purser was the daily drink of sailors in Britain’s Royal Navy, one of the lengthiest continuous customs in maritime days. Seafood and Caribbean specialties are highlighted in local restaurants on the island.

Virgin Gorda has a natural beauty, and we didn’t see any high-rise hotels or huge resort developments. The tempo of life is leisurely on Virgin Gorda, and we could enjoy swimming at beaches, coves and turquoise bays, that are unaffected except by nature. The attraction of the British Virgin Islands is serenity, so we saw few dance clubs, no high rises, and no jets, or mammoth cruise ships.

Lloyd and I were thrilled to have been able to go to this tropical sanctuary, with its chain of islands surrounded by clear, azure waters. Our tenders returned us to our waiting “Seabourn Spirit,” anchored in Gorda Sound. The azure waters gently lapped o our ship, as we leisurely sailed towards our next port of call, the British Virgin Island of Prickley Pear.

talk, but most importantly for my amazing parents for keeping my head on straight and keeping me focused on my goals. They do whatever they can to help me and provide all the necessary resources needed to be successful.”

We applaud Marcos Flores for his actions on the field

and in the classroom! He is the definition of someone who is "More Than An Athlete." The Hemet-San Jacinto Chronicle can’t wait to see what he does in his future.

Know a student who is More Than An Athlete?

Email me at Kheadlee@hsjchronicle.com and tell me about them.

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resident Donald Trump is blasting the media for not reporting the name of a person who has been identified in conservative circles as the whistleblower who spurred the impeachment inquiry.

Yet Trump has carefully avoided using the name himself.

Exposing whistleblowers can be dicey, even for a president. For one thing, it could be a violation of federal law to identify the whistleblower. While there’s little chance Trump could face charges, revealing the name could give Democrats more impeachment fodder. It could also prompt a backlash among some Senate Republicans who have long defended whistleblowers.

And, despite wanting

the name to be disclosed, Trump sees some benefits to keeping it secret. The anonymity makes it easier for Trump to undermine the credibility of the person behind the complaint as well as the complaint itself, according to three officials and Republicans close to the White House not authorized to publicly discuss private conversations. It also allows him to bash the media for supposedly protecting the whistleblower.

In recent weeks, a name has circulated in conservative media of a man said to be the whistleblower. The president’s son, Donald Trump Jr., on Wednesday tweeted a link to a story on the Breitbart website that used the name. He also included the name in his tweet.

U.S. whistleblower laws exist to protect the identity and careers of people who bring forward accusations of wrongdoing by government officials. Lawmakers in both parties have historically backed those protections. The Associated Press typically does not reveal the identity of whistleblowers.

The identity of the whistleblower is almost a moot point: Much of the unnamed person’s August complaint about Trump’s July 25 phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has been corroborated and expanded upon by officials’ onthe-record, congressional testimony and the reconstructed, partial transcript of the call released by the White House.

In a statement shortly after Trump Jr.’s tweet, the

whistleblower’s attorneys warned that “Identifying any suspected name for the whistleblower will place that individual and their family at risk of serious harm.”

The statement by Andrew P. Bakaj and Mark S. Zaid said that “publication or promotion of a name shows the desperation to deflect from the substance of the whistleblower complaint. It will not relieve the President of the need to address the substantive allegations, all of which have been substantially proven to be true.”

A number of Trump allies have counseled the president not to unveil the whistleblower’s identity.

So in recent days Trump has shifted to a new tactic, denouncing the media for allegedly protecting the whistleblower by refusing

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to identify the person, allowing him to charge that the media is in cahoots with Democrats and the “deep state” — Trump opponents in the government.

The strategy is reminiscent of the one Trump used during special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia probe, during which he derided the so-called deep state investigators for allegedly plotting to bring down a duly elected president.

Trump, on Twitter and while talking to reporters, relentlessly painted thenFBI director James Comey, agent Peter Strzok and FBI lawyer Lisa Page as corrupt and conspiratorial. Though there’s no solid evidence that the Russia probe suffered from any improper bias at its origin, Page and Strzok, in a series of text messages, revealed their

dislike of Trump, which the president pointed to as proof of a plot against him.

With help from some allies, including Sen. Rand Paul at a Kentucky rally on Monday, Trump has moved to create a similar dynamic with the whistleblower.

Without providing evidence, Trump has painted the whistleblower as a liberal “Never Trumper” and held up the person’s anonymity — essential for protection — as some sort of nefarious proof of a conspiracy with Democrats.

Much like his scattershot efforts to muddle the narrative of the Mueller probe, often by questioning the integrity and process of the investigation itself rather than the facts, Trump has been looking to plant the seed of doubt about the

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stitution, specifically a 1972 voter-approved amendment guaranteeing that all recognized candidates must be on the ballot, said attorney Thomas Hiltachk, arguing on behalf of the California Republican Party and chairwoman Jessica Millan Patterson. They filed the state lawsuit challenging Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signing in July of the law aimed at the Republican president.

The opponents said keeping Trump off the ballot could lower voter turnout in the primary, hurting Republican legislative and congressional candidates’ chances of reaching the general election. That’s because California’s top-

not say why they have not sought a faster review by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals or if that means they are giving up on getting Trump’s returns in time for next year’s election.

Most major Democratic presidential candidates already publicly disclosed their personal income tax returns. Trump broke with decades of tradition in refusing to release his returns, citing an ongoing Internal Revenue Service audit.

The justices’ consideration comes the same week that a federal appeals court in New York ruled that Trump’s tax re-

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two primary system sends the two highest vote-getters in the primary to the general election regardless of party.

But the state’s lawyers said it’s a common-sense requirement so that voters can gauge candidates’ “financial status and honesty concerning financial matters.”

The justices sped up their usual timetable because the deadline to file tax returns for California’s March 3 presidential primary would be Nov. 26 if the law survives. But the state’s appeal of the federal judge’s order will extend past that deadline, and the court could take up to 90 days to rule.

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California’s Supreme Court justices seemed skeptical Wednesday of a state law requiring President Donald Trump to disclose his tax returns if he wants to be a candidate in the state’s primary election next spring.

The justices wondered in a rapid-fire hour of questioning if the nation’s first such law might hypothetically be expanded to include all sorts of things, from birth certificates to psychiatric records. A federal judge already temporarily blocked the state law requiring presidential candidates to release their tax returns to run in California’s March 3 presidential primary.

Could candidates also be required to swear they’re not Communists or never committed adultery, asked Justice Joshua Groban. How about requiring that they disclose five years of their school report cards, added Justice Ming Chin.

Supervising Deputy Attorney General Jay Russell argued that the Legislature has discretion to set restrictions.

“The Legislature can then tack on any number of additional requirements?” Chin asked.

“Where does it end?”

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Are you better?

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his week’s question to the community is very simple and straight-forward. Given that the state of our city address was just delivered on 11/7 by the Honorable Bonnie Wright...we ask, “Do you feel you are better off than you were a year ago?”

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Hemet, not so miserable after all?

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n last week’s Question to the Community we asked: “Are you miserable because you live in Hemet? Is Hemet really that of a miserable place to live?” Here are some of the responses from the community; S. RYAN- “I LOVE HEMET!” M. ROMERO- “People are miserable because they want to be. It’s what you make of what you have. Doesn’t matter where you live.”

M. RIVAS- “I live in San Jacinto so some might say it’s not the same but I spend a great deal shopping, visiting and eating out in Hemet.

I have grown to love this place and I can’t see myself willingly leaving it any time soon.”

S. MULL- “I believe it could be a great city. That being said the overwhelming homeless and crackheads make it miserable. You can’t go shopping anywhere without them demanding money. Also the crime is high because of it. I heard 1 big issue is a bus ride from prisons last stop is Hemet. If they could get that all under control the city would be a great place to live.”

A.MUNSHOWER- “California is miserable at the moment. Hemet city ordinances just make it that much more of a struggle. That being said, it could be much worse. It’s also very difficult to leave California because saving up money if you aren’t in a decent position in California is a struggle... a lot of people feel trapped here and want out but are afraid of the risk of moving with little to no money…”

E. MENDIVIL- “Born and raised here and I still love this place forever.”

K. KLINESMITH- “I was born in Hemet hospital and raised here I’m 37 now and still love that you can drive 1 hour in any direction and be to the beach mountain desert but it has changed big time over the years but it’s not the town it some of the people there is still good and hopefully will be great again one day but I won’t let my town make me miserable I have a beautiful family and life itself is a beautiful thing be grateful peeps but I am moving because I can afford a better life elsewhere California is expensive.”

A.PALACIOS- “I’ll be honest. Hopefully, others can relate to what I’m about to say. Hemet and San Jacinto aren’t miserable places to live. It’s the people ruining our communities by breaking into our cars starting fights, the aggressive panhandlers, and over all the people who always seem to hate it here but never seem to leave. I’ve grown up here since the age of 14 when our family moved out here from Long Beach, CA. I’m proud of saying I’m from Hemet no place is perfect, take for example Hemet, lol but we live here a lot of us have our families here, we went to High School here, our kids are doing their schooling here, let’s all work together and make these cities better for ourselves and our future generations, it’s easier said than done but I still hold on to hope that these cities will prosper in the near future.”

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t has come to my attention through posts on sites like Hemet Eye News and Hemet Valley Incidents that, as of late, people are trying to shed a less-than-positive light on the schools in our valley. Many parents are complaining about bullying, abuse, drugs, drinking, and a lack of change that takes place on campus. Recently parents have started conversations of protests and have been staging walk outs to get the districts’ attention.

WE are happy to announce that the district has been paying attention and has been combating the situation all along. Although they may not address every issue publicly, the district cares...and is paying attention.

How do we know this? We asked...and Alex Sponheim, PIO of HUSD answered.

“The safety of our children always has and always will be the priority for Hemet Unified School District (HUSD).

We are taking steps to help ensure the safety of our students. This includes; random bag checks at various schools, bringing trained police dogs on campus to help find drug paraphernalia, and installing metal detectors on-campus at Hemet High. The district does not encourage or endorse violence, drug use, or underage drinking on or off campus. We will do whatever

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Ukraine matter with both his base and the GOP senators who could decide his fate in an impeachment trial, according to the officials and Republicans.

But if he identified the supposed whistleblower, Trump could risk antagonizing some of those same senators, who believe whistleblowers are important for rooting out corruption. Advocates for whistleblowers warn that stripping anonymity from the person who made the Ukraine complaint would make people across the government more reluctant to speak up about wrongdoing.

In the context of an investigation, someone who names or retaliates against a whistleblower could be prosecuted for obstructing an investigation or harassing a witness, said Tom Devine, legal director for the Government Accountability Project.

But whistleblowers in the intelligence community, like the one who reported the Ukraine call, lack many

we can to help students feel safe and maximize their education.”

It’s reassuring to see that the district is putting a priority on student safety. This quote was pulled from www. edweek.org, “Studies routinely show that students learn better when they feel safe.” When they feel safe, they have an easier time in the classroom.

Campus officers have found knives, Marijuana, Vapes, Cigarettes, Alcohol, and other banned items in lockers, backpacks and pockets.

Parents are quick to blame the district for all of the problems on campus, but there is obviously something happening at home, and in between home and school that is exacerbating this situation.

The majority of parents don’t send their kids to school and say, “go be a bully today buddy.” or take them down to the local smoke shop and buy them their first vape pen.

As a community, we should work together and bridge the gap between Home and School. What is happening in between these two places that children have access to such things? The district is doing everything it can within its power to help combat the situation. What are we, as parents and community members doing to help our district?

Violence is surrounding our children on and off campus. On Oct. 30 Hemet High Students engaged in a fight of the protections provided to their counterparts elsewhere in the government.

“There are some rights on paper, but in reality they are extremely weak,” Devine said.

In other parts of the government, whistleblowers can take claims they have been retaliated against to independent administrative agencies and, potentially, federal courts. In the intelligence agencies, complaints are handled internally.

“The way you do that is by going back to the agency that retaliated against you to ask them to change their minds,” Devine said. There is a right of appeal to the inspector general, whose work can be reviewed a panel of auditors he appoint Stephen Kohn, the chairman of the board of the National Whistleblower Center, said it’s troubling that prospects for protecting the whistleblower really depend on Trump.

“The only guarantee here is to hope the president does his job” and prevents retaliation against him in the first place, Kohn said.

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that took place off campus.

The fight escalated into an uncontrollable riot. When everyone scattered it was discovered that one of the students had been stabbed by a 26 year-old man. What’s a 26 year-old doing near a high school campus to begin with? Rest assured that the HPD takes such matters very seriously.

On November 1st the West Valley/Hemet High football game was “called” early because players from both teams engaged in a brawl with five minutes left.

On the final play of the game Hemet Quarterback Jeremiah Graves ran the ball to his sideline, West Valley’s Derrick Golightly made the tackle out of bounds. The two got in each others face after the play, and before anyone could tell what was happening, the two teams were engaged in a brawl on Hemet’s sidelines. Hemet’s coaching staff did an excellent job separating the two teams.

Many parents feel as though this incident could have been avoided if the referees paid more attention to what was happening on the field. We can’t say that that’s the case, but we believe that these things need to be addressed by everyone concerned. There was a lot of banter back and forth between the two teams throughout the game. Hemet and West Valley have had a pretty heated rivalry in the past: possibly stronger mea-

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turns can be turned over to grand jury that would usually keep them from public view.

Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance Jr. is seeking the returns as part of a broader in-

sures should have been taken.

Angela Aguliar (mother to Hemet’s kicker Asaiah Aguliar) said this about the fight, “The refs need to do a better job of controlling the game. A couple players from West Valley should have been ejected before halftime, the way they were acting.

But the refs let it get out of hand and because of the lack of sportsmanship the fight broke out with West Valley running over to Hemet’s sideline to fight Hemet players. I hope that everyone involved gets held accountable for their actions. There is no reason to act like that on the football field.”

Nick Flores (father of West Valley’s Marcos Flores) also gave a quote about the situation, “From what I understand, the QB on Hemet stiffarmed #21 on West Valley’s team twice and trash talked.

It escalated from there. There was already tension prior to that from previous years, and the refs definitely didn’t help the situation at all.”

Two different parents, from rival schools agree on one thing: proper action wasn’t taken to prevent this event.

The District/ Schools can only do so much: they pay for police officers and security at games and on school days. What more do they have to do to keep our children safe? And again I ask, what can WE do to help them keep our children safe? vestigation that includes payments made to buy the silence of porn actress Stormy Daniels and Playboy centerfold Karen McDougal, both of whom claim they had affairs with the president before the 2016 presidential election.

Trump has denied the allegations.

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The voice of the Democrats with Dick Gale From the Democrats of Hemet - San Jacinto: Climate change is causing problems all over the world.

NASA reports that the planet’s average surface temperature has risen about 1.62 degrees; that the five warmest years on record have taken place since 2010; that the temperature of our oceans has warmed more than 0.4 degrees since 1969; that between Greenland and Antarctica glaciers have lost over 400 billion tons of ice since 1995 and that sea level has risen about 8 inches in the last century. (climate.nasa. gov)/evidence).

The animal kingdom has also felt the effects of climate change. The natural territories of species are warming, causing a decline in their populations. Breeding beaches of seashore species are being flooded. Predictions are that many species will become extinct in the near future.

Popular Mechanics reports that climate change could seriously weaken our U.S. Mili-

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tary. Rising temperatures and increased rainfall resulting from climate change is helping spread tropical diseases.

Every place on the globe is feeling the effects of climate change and the Hemet–San Jacinto valley is no exception.

In California we have seen a significant increase in both the number and intensity of wildfires. Fire season used to be limited to a few a months, but now, virtually the entire year is “fire season.” Yale Climate Connections reported, in November of 2018, that that season was California’s most costly and destructive fire season ever recorded, and that six of the ten most destructive wildfires have occurred in the last 3 years. 2019 is shaping up to be even more costly. Just last week, extreme Santa Ana conditions contributed to several fires in the local area. Warmer temperatures dry out soil and vegetation providing more fuel.

Climate change in Southern California is shortening our rainy season. Climate change slows the jet stream causing

more heat waves.

A news report of just a few days ago covered the rising cost of homeowner’s insurance due to the increased fire. Policies of homes in fire-prone areas are being denied or cancelled by insurers.

When insurance is available, it is quickly skyrocketing in cost. Even if you do not live in a fire-prone area, your home owner’s insurance is going to rise as insurance companies have to pay out for ever-increasing claims.

Simply put, climate change is affecting all of us here in the valley. I have never understood single-issue voting, where one and only one issue determines your vote, but climate change is such a serious issue and the dangers of not addressing the issue will be so catastrophic, that I encourage you to consider voting in next year’s elections for only those who want to aggressively address climate change.

Dick Gale President of the Democrats of Hemet – San Jacinto

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THE POLITICAL NOTEBOOK On the right with Robin Lowe MARK LENTINE |STAFF WRITER

Robin Lowe says: I am proud to announce that I was just elected President of the California Federation of Republican Women of HemetSan Jacinto, this past Wednesday, October 23. The Hemet/San Jacinto Valley RWF meets the third Wednesday of every month at the “Hungry Bear Restaurant” on San Jacinto Street in Hemet. Registration begins at 11am with lunch beginning at 11:30. November will be our final meeting of the year as we will be going “dark” in December. The cost is $15. If you’d like to learn more about the organization, please see our website http:// www.cfrw.org/club-Hemet_San_Jacinto_Valley_RWF_80.htm Also, as a past State President of the California Congress of Republicans, and past President of the local chapter here in Hemet, I would like to open the door to our wide tent and welcome all to join us: we are currently in the process of selecting a new headquarters.

The California Congress of Repub-

licans is celebrating its 30th year as a mainstream conservative, grassroots volunteer organization and is an officially chartered part of the California Republican Party (CRP). Tom Wilson will be installed as CCR Hemet-San Jacinto chapter President and I would like to invite all to come and celebrate with us at the installation event taking place at the Elks Lodge 1740 at 1305 W. Florida on December 9. We’ll have more information as the date approaches. Also, I must give a well-deserved “thank you” to friend and colleague, outgoing President Sharon Myers-Durbin, who has done an outstanding job. If you would like more information on the CCR, please see their website https://www. ccr-gop.com Also, I believe that I speak for all Republicans when I say that we are excitedly looking forward to the 2020 election and to reelecting our current President.

Lastly I would like to again extend my thanks to and welcome the Hemet-San Jacinto Chronicle as a fresh, new, unbiased voice in our Valley.

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Proud to be an American ANDREW KOTYUK | COLUMNIST

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ovember 11 is Veteran’s Day and I urge everyone to thank those who served our country past and present. This includes spouses and family members who supported their family members. Military life is very difficult for families during service and especially for those who “gave all.”

As a U.S. Navy veteran, I can relate to these feelings and appreciate them. Our country’s freedom, bravery to protect other’s and natural beauty is one of a kind.

The world power since WWII, our country has worked to alleviate global problems and keep world order. It hasn’t always been easy. Typically congress and the White House get the applause. It is the front-line men and women that deserve all the thanks.

This isn’t often the case: unfortunately the norm is reduced military benefits and pay.

The adopted budget for 2020 is

$738 billion, which is the largest approved in over 5 years. Beefing up our forces and modernizing our weaponry seems to be on many minds as this budget passed congress “as a conservative budget.” The more aggressive budget of over $750 billion was shot down. I believe this parallels the strong national support for fair trade and for protecting our national and industrial intellectual property.

This shift nationally has also influenced the national spot light at the United Nations. Recent speeches there focus on urging allies to increase their national military spending as well. This, along with technological change such as drones and cyber-warfare, long range missile caches of unfriendly nations, and nationalist popularity, are among the reasons why I am giving greater investment weight to military and defense companies for 2020.

Here are some of the plays: Northrop Gruman (NOC) “aero-

space and cyber”, Hexcel (HXL) “advanced composites such as carbon fiber”, Raytheon (RTN) “missiles and radars”, General Dynamics (GD) “aerospace and defense systems”, Leidos Holding (LDOS) “cyber security” , Transdigm (TDG) “drones”, Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) – “shipbuilding” and Kratos Defense and Security (KTOS) “drones and defense electronics.”

These companies receive the bulk of their revenues from government contracts with Departments such as the Pentagon, Civil agencies or the intelligence communities. The SPADE Defense Index is on the offense as the Department of Defense budgets are making up for lost time. The new budget orders new fighter planes, warships and other equipment.

They have the green light and so should your portfolio.

I will cover this sector more in coming months and will also provide exchange-traded funds for this sector. As always, research-

ing what to buy and at what price is always recommended.

What I like about this sector is that it is also defensive and many of the names pay big dividends.

Show your patriotism to those who served to protect and protect your portfolio with some patriotic military spending in 2020.

If you have questions on a particular company or investment and w o u l d like our feedback, contact us at my email below. Our team will research and respond to you with our recommendation and opinion.

Andrew F. Kotyuk, CIMA* is CEO and Principal of Alpha Wealth Management LLC For questions or investment topics please email me afkotyuk@alpha-wealth.com.

A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW

Homelessness as a Lifestyle MUHAMMAD NAEEM | COLUMNIST

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ne day as I stopped at a red light. There was a gentleman sitting on the grassy pavement right across from my window, and it looked like he was saying something to me.

I opened my window and he asked the usual question that we have heard so often here in Hemet, “Can you spare some change?”

I laughed and said, “Do you see my car? It takes eighty dollars to fill my gas tank. I never have any spare change and even if I did, I can’t afford to give it away. I need gas.”

This may sound bad to some people, but we come across so many people asking for money that we eventually become desensitized.

That gentleman didn’t look like a homeless person; you know the kind, with dirty clothes, talking to himself, challenging an invisible opponent to a fight, and so on.

He looked sober enough and sane enough that he should’ve been looking for a job; not asking for handouts.

In the good old days, I used to give a dollar here, two dollars there. But, as

the onslaught of homeless people increased, it became harder and harder to give money to every Tom, Dick, and Harry. Eventually, it became difficult to even tell who really deserved it, and who was just doing it as a hobby.

Once I saw two ladies, in a nice car, who parked out of sight and came out holding cardboards with handwritten signs, asking for money.

You know the “type”: they’re usually standing at a busy intersection with a sign that says, “Hungary. Please help.”

I was amazed at the sheer audacity. Another time I was standing in line at the bank and saw two homeless persons, whom I used to see on the intersection near my work, waiting in line to deposit money. One was explaining to the other the different accounts that the bank was offering to its customers.

It hit me then that being homeless for these people is not a tragedy, but a lifestyle.

They are not homeless, as in having no place to stay, but are homeless, as in having a job. They make money, just like regular workers. If in an hour, they can have a few people give them money,

they make the equivalent of minimum wage that normal workers make, but without having to do any actual work.

These days I dread going to a gas station, a liquor store, or to places like Walgreens. There are so many “homeless” people waiting for you to make an eye contact so they can then pounce on you. My favorite are the ones carrying a gas can, pretending that they happen to run out of gas at a GAS STATION, and need help. I mean, honestly!

I enjoy my morning commute when all the homeless people come out of the woodworks and Florida Avenue becomes full of hustle and bustle, as they search for coffee and donuts.

There is so much life, so many stories, and so much adventure moving around with shopping carts full of their worldly possessions.

I was really impressed with one in particular, who was using a Home Depot cart, the one that is used to carry sheets of wood; he had it covered on the sides with blankets and was able to lie down in the center, using it as a bed at night. Ooh, how resourceful!

Then there are the ones that travel in pairs. Usually the girl is on a skateboard, a little clumsy because she just started learning how to skate, and the guy is on a bicycle, which was meant for a child but somehow this gentleman with face full of tattoos ended up having to ride. Girl is always wearing shorts and really tight fitting shirt and the guy with a T-shirt, baggy shorts, and a backpack. Both riding around, passing the time away.

I feel sorry the most for the girls that don’t have someone to ride with, so they spend time walking up and down Florida Avenue all by themselves, having nowhere in particular to go, because, you know, they are homeless. They are usually dressed in a very provocative way, as if they are going to a nightclub, but just walking across the length of, again, Florida Avenue. They are not even asking for anything. Instead, if I happen to make an eye contact by mistake, they actually point to themselves and ask me instead if I want something from them.

I have to raise both hands to say no, because, you never know when my wife would happen to be passing by and

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I would have to say goodbye to this world.

I do have some touching moments when I feel moved and find myself compelled to do some good deed. Like the day, in the parking lot of Walgreens at the corner of Lyon, and you guessed it, Florida, a young, fully tattooed man, out of breath simply due to walking, stopped by my car and

tried to ask for something, while gasping for air. I didn’t understand him at first, but he finally managed to say it properly: “Sorry, heroin. It is affecting my breathing. Can you spare some change?” I gave that man five dollars.

Heroin is expensive and five dollars probably weren’t enough, but they would go a long way towards helping him. I felt good, for once.

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Comes with garlic bread for $9.95 must bring in this coupon

must bring in this coupon

(951) 929-0908 980 N State St., Hemet

PRIME RIB

$14.99

Wednesdays FREE Peach Cobbler Dine In Only

Must bring in this coupon to take advantage of special. Limited to one per person.

Additional restrictions may apply.

Sweet Baby Jane’s

Barbeque

(951) 652-2440 2860 W. Florida Ave., Hemet, CA

BUY ONE AND GET ONE FREE!!

Buy any combination plate and two drinks and get a second combination plate FREE!

(951) 658-6000 2071 E. Florida Ave., Hemet

HALF PRICE! Buy one Ham and Eggs Breakfast Plate and get the 2nd for 50% o!

Must bring in this coupon to take advantage of special. Limited to one per party.

Additional restrictions may apply.

Expires: 11/7/2019

BAR & GRILL 951-652-4227

(951) 652-4227 124 S. Harvard St., Hemet, CA 92543

(951) 766 -6919 2117 E Florida Ave., Hemet

(951) 929-3443 2563 S. San Jacinto Ave., San Jacinto, CA

BUY ONE AND GET ONE 1/2 OFF

Any Large Side Free With Purchase

BUY ONE AND GET ONE FREE!!

Any large side free!

With the purchase of 2 chickens - $19.99 (except Thurs.)

3rd Friday Tacos Soft or Hard Shell & fixens bar $8 includes drinks ice tea, or lemon aid $1 soda

1380 E. Florida Ave.. Hemet (951) 766 -6967

(951) 658 -2436 124 N. Ramona St. Hemet, CA

Buy one lunch combo and 2 beverages and get second lunch combo of equal or lesser value at half price.

Emilio’s

(951) 925-3721 2340 S. San Jacinto Ave., San Jacinto

A HOLIDAY CRAFT AND ART FAIR Saturday, November 16, 2019 8:30am to 3:30pm Lunch 12 - 2pm Hot dogs, chips, and beverage $5.00

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Holiday / Misc. Sale & Rale

Thurs., Dec. 5 & Fri. Dec. 6 Time: 7am-1pm Interested in renting table(s) or space(s).

Email: fountainoflifecog@gmail.com call 951-834-2260 Prices: $25 per table/space, 2 tables/spaces $40.

Prices are per day. Discount of $10 if rent both days.

Deadline for rentals, Wed. Nov. 27.

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Delicious foods, fine music and excellent wines and beer on tap See more on page C2

Tralain is back!

Autumn Elegance comes to The Soboba

Diamond Valley Arts Center See more on page C4

HISTORIC HEMET THEATRE

HHT announces next season of Tributes SUSAN CARRIER | CONTRIBUTED

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he new HHT season contains a mixture of three returning groups and five new groups.

The season includes:

• Saturday January 4, Tribute to Elton John (Kenny Metcalf) • Saturday January 18, Tribute to The Carpenters (Sally Olson & Ned Mills) • Saturday February 1, Tribute to Tina Turner (Debby Holiday) • Saturday February 22, Tribute to Marvin Gaye (Jackie's Boy) • Saturday March 7, Tribute to The Bee Gees (Bee Gees Gold) • Saturday March 21, Tribute to Tom Petty (Petty and the Heartshakers) • Saturday April 4, Tribute to Metallica (Masters of Puppets) • Saturday April 18, Tribute to Abba (Abba Fab) Limited Season Ticket

Program a limited number of season tickets are available for patrons purchasing four or more tickets. Season ticket holders receive special early seating 15 minutes prior to general admission seating. Season Tickets are available only at the Theatre Box Office and are expected to sell out within 3 weeks.

Remaining concerts in the current season will feature tributes to The Blues Brothers (11/23), and Styx (12/7). The last shows of the "Friday Nite Live" concert series will be Reba McEntire (11/8) and Keith Urban (12/13). There will be a special holiday concert on Saturday December 21st featuring the group Stone Soul performing a "Stone Soul Christmas."

Show tickets are $22 presale/$25 day of show. Showtime is 7:00 pm. Doors open at 6:15 pm. For further information see our website www.HistoricHemetTheatre.com or call the Ticket Office, (951) 658-5950.

VETERANS DAY EVENT THURSDAY, NOV. 7 FROM 11 AM TO 2 PM

Speakers, Games, Resource Fair, BBQ, Opportunity Drawings, Comradery and Community! Mt. San Jacinto College, 1499 N State St, San Jacinto.

2 X 2 SPECIAL! THURSDAY, NOV. 7 FROM 6 PM TO 10 PM

Derby's Bar & Grill - 2 for 2 Special 2 beers & 2 sandwiches! $11.95 Monday through Friday.

2860 W Florida Ave Suite B, Hemet.

TRIBUTE TO REBA MCENTIRE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8 FROM 7 PM TO 9 PM

Doors open at 6:15 pm. 216 E Florida Ave, Hemet.

Contact Information: (951) 658-5950 or www.HistoricHemetTheatre.com.

PHIL JOHNSON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2019 AT 9 PM

Derby’s Bar and Grill - Phil Johnson and Roadside Attraction. 2860 W Florida Ave Suite B, Hemet.

CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9 AT 8 AM

SCHEDULE: Coming Tributes. | Courtesy of Susan Carrier

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anta Claus may be coming to town next month, but the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians, in partnership with the Soboba Foundation and Soboba Casino Resort, is bringing toys to children throughout the San Jacinto Valley through its annual toy drive starting Nov. 12.

$150 per person. $100,000 hole-in-one shootout.

Shotgun start at 10:00 am. (951) 658-3211. Country Club at Soboba Springs, 1020 Soboba Rd.

HOLIDAY BAZAAR

It's Soboba Toy-Drive Time Again!!

"It is such a nice feeling to pull together as a community like this, and to help put a smile on a child's face," said Soboba Foundation President Geneva Mojado.

On each day of the drive, guests can bring one toy valued at $20-plus to receive a $40 voucher for free slot play at the beautiful new casino. Toys and re-

Events

FOR THIS WEEKEND!

SOBOBA BAND OF LUISEÑO INDIANS MIKE HILES | CONTRIBUTED

Check our Highlighted

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9 FROM 8 AM TO 2 PM

Hemet Woman’s Club - Free admission. Jewelry, clothing, decor, food and gift items. Colonial Country Club, 601 N Kirby Ave.

FALL IN LOVE WITH THE MINIS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9 FROM 9 AM TO 12 PM

Open House and Barn Day. Raffle. Drawings for a big screen, Two private parties. SoCal Mini Horse Sanctuary, 24793 Los Rancherias Rd. Photo courtesy of the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians

ceipts must be from a reputable store. The Soboba Gives Back Toy Drive will

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7 11 AM – 2 PM: Veterans Day Event - Speakers, Games, Resource Fair, BBQ, Opportunity Drawings, Comradery and Community! Mt. San Jacinto College, 1499 N State St, San Jacinto.

6 PM -10 PM: Derby's Bar & Grill - 2 for 2 Special 2 beers & 2 sandwiches! $11.95. 2860 W Florida Ave Suite B, Hemet.

9 PM - 1:30 AM: Soboba Casino – DJ Nights at The Cabaret Lounge. Soboba Casino. Phone: 951-665-1000.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8 6 PM -10 PM: Derby's Bar & Grill - 2 for 2 Special 2 beers & 2 sandwiches! $11.95. 2860 W Florida Ave Suite B, Hemet.

7 PM - 9 PM: HHT - Tribute to Reba Mcentire. Doors open at 6:15 pm. 216 E Florida Ave, Hemet. Contact Information: (951) 658-5950 or www.HistoricHemetTheatre.com.

8:30 PM: Los Vaqueros Restaurant – Fridays Karaoke. 3909 W Florida Ave., Hemet. Call: 951-766-1192.

9 PM: Derby’s Bar and Grill - Phil Johnson and Roadside Attraction. 2860 W Florida Ave Suite B, Hemet.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9 8 AM – 12 PM: Downtown Hemet Farmer's

be held on Nov. 12, 19 and

See SOBOBA on page C6

FALL FAIR EXTRAVAGANZA!!!

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9 FROM 12 PM TO 4 PM

Slime setups and loads of activities for kids. Special Guest, Giveaways from the Slime Princess, and vendors. Tickets: www.slimetimeparties.net.

THE ART OF THE GUITAR IN MEXICO Market - Up to 60 booths of food, collectibles, information, businesses, arts and crafts, and more. Event will feature live music, monthly car shows, seasonal holiday festivals. 135 E Florida Ave, Hemet.

8 AM: Hemet San Jacinto Chamber Charity Golf Tournament. $150 per person. $100,000 hole-in-one shootout. Registration 8:00 am; Shotgun start at 10:00 am. (951) 658-3211.

Country Club at Soboba Springs, 1020 Soboba Rd. 8 AM – 2 PM: Hemet Woman’s Club Holiday Bazaar - Free admission. Jewelry, clothing, decor, food and gift items. Raffles, including drawing for 6 Disneyland Park Hopper Tickets. Colonial Country Club, 601 N Kirby Ave. 8 AM – 2 PM: Craft Fair - Holiday crafts for fall! 711 Bahama Dr., Hemet.

9 AM – 12 PM: FALL IN LOVE WITH THE MINIS - Open House and Barn Day. Raffle tickets $1 each. Drawings for a big screen TV, Two private parties with the minis on their patio. NO SANDLES OR OPEN TOE SHOES. SoCalMinihorse.org. SoCal Mini Horse Sanctuary, 24793 Los Rancherias Rd. 12 PM -6 PM: Derby's Bar & Grill - 2 for 2 Special 2 beers & 2 sandwiches! $9.95. 2860 W

See CALENDAR on page C2

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9 AT 3 PM

Diamond Valley Art Center presents “Jesus Serrano & Pamela Arellano”. Call for information.

(951) 652-3822. At 123 N Harvard St.

2019 CHILI COOK OFF & DINNER SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9 AT 4 PM

Hemet San Jacinto Masonic Lodge 338. Bring 2-3 gallons, your recipe for the officials to review. Chili dinner. $5 to enter chili. $2 to judge and eat.

SJ MAYOR'S HARVEST BALL SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9 FROM 6 PM TO 10 PM

Golden Era Club House. Full dinner, cash bar, cigar lounge, whiskey pairings, live music & dancing. Call (951) 654-1645. At 19871 Gilman Springs Rd.

R. ZHARP & THE BLUE CRACKERS SAT., NOV. 9 FROM 8:30 PM TO 11:30 PM

Derby’s Bar and Grill - Musication Live Rocky Zharp & The Blues Crackers.

2860 W Florida Ave Suite B, Hemet.

VETERAN'S STREET FESTIVAL SUNDAY, NOV. 10 FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM

For homeless veterans in the valley and neighboring cities. Entertainment, vendors, free food & gifts for vets. Raffle. (951) 536-9856. HHT, 216 E Florida Ave.

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AUTUMN ELEGANCE 2019

Autumn Elegance comes to the Soboba CALENDAR from C1 Delicious foods, fine music and excellent wines and beer on tap DENNIS FLETCHER | CONTRIBUTED

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he 27th annual Autumn Elegance fundraiser was once again sponsored by the Hemet-San Jacinto Exchange Club, as well as Friends of Valley-Wide Foundation and the Soboba Foundation. This is a critical event for raising funds to support the Valley-Wide Recreation District in park expansion, new equipment and various programs.

Autumn Elegance 2019 just about filled the 50 table-for-six at the Soboba Event Center. The emcee was Mike Gow, Exchange Club President. Tom Wilson, event producer, was this year’s Committee Chairperson. The Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians contributed use of the new Event Center at the Soboba Casino.

Beautiful floral arrangements were generously contributed by Future Farmers of America (FFA) clubs from Hemet High School and West Valley High School. Local florists contributed as well: Elite Flowers of Hemet, San Jacinto Florist and Floral Expressions. The evening included a silent drawing for the floral arrangements at 10 pm for those who stayed to the very end of the night.

The event offered a corner set-up with table games, and Blackjack was the game of choice.

FORMER OWNER OF BORDERS CLEANERS: Stephany and Wynn Borders at their table - their roast beef sliders on cornbread were simply delicious. | Courtesy Photo

DOWNTOWN DELI: Staff with delicious sandwiches and desserts. | Courtesy Photo.

SWEET BABY JANE'S : Delicious

Dancers were entertained by Mr. Wilson’s Band.

Fifteen restaurants were on hand to serve some of their finest dishes, including area favorite caterer Party Planners (slbparty@ yahoo.com). Their roastbeef sliders on home-made cornbread with hatch chilies and cheddar cheese were a big hit. Canyons Restaurant (https://soboba. com/dining/canyons) and Noodles Asian food from Soboba Casino (https://soboba.com/dining/noodles) were also on-hand, with

their distinct cuisine.

Janet L. Sawyer and Ruben Solis, owners of Sweet Baby Janes have served their perfect pulled pork at ten straight Autumn Elegance events, and it never fails to satisfy.

El Patron Mexican Grill served chicken flautas with cheddar/mozzarella cheese, chili verde burritos, sour cream, and house sauces.

Thirteen wineries and 10 breweries delivered some of their finest wines and beers.

beef brisket and pulled pork. | Courtesy Photo

See AUTUMN on page C6

Florida Ave Suite B, Hemet.

12 PM – 4 PM: Slime Time Parties - Fall Fair Extravaganza!!! Slime setups and loads of activities for kids. Special Guest, Giveaways from the Slime Princess, and vendors. Tickets: www.slimetimeparties.net.

3 PM: Diamond Valley Art Center - THE ART OF THE GUITAR IN MEXICO “Jesus Serrano”. Call for information. (951) 652-3822. At 123 N Harvard St. 4 PM: Hemet San Jacinto Masonic Lodge 338 - 2019 Chili Cook Off and Dinner.

Bring 2-3 gallons, your recipe for the officials to review. Chili dinner. $5 to enter chili. $2 to judge and eat.

5 PM - HOMIE FEST II – Bands: Philosopher, Happy in Hemet, Awful Taste and Psycho Mantis. 121 E Florida Ave, Hemet.

6 PM – 10 PM: Golden Era Club House - SAN JACINTO MAYOR’S HARVEST BALL. $45 per person, $80 per couple.

Full dinner, cash bar, cigar lounge, whiskey pairings, live music & dancing. Sponsored by the San Jacinto Chamber of Commerce.

(951) 654-1645. At 19871 Gilman Springs Rd. 8:30 – 11:30 PM: Derby’s Bar and Grill Musication Live Rocky Zharp & The Blues Crackers. 2860 W Florida Ave Suite B, Hemet.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10 10 AM to 11 PM: El Patron Mexican Grill and Entertainment - Sunday Happy Hour ALL-DAY. All Sports games available on different screens. Phone: 951-652-4545.

11 AM – 8 PM: VETERAN’S STREET FESTIVAL & CELEBRATION. Fundraising event for homeless veterans in the valley and neighboring cities. Free Street Festival will feature entertainment, vendors, & more. Free food & gifts for vets. $2 raffle tickets to win a wide range of prizes. (951) 536-9856. Historic Hemet Theatre, 216 E Florida Ave. 12 PM -6 PM: Derby's Bar & Grill - 2 for 2 Special 2 beers & 2 sandwiches! $9.95.

2860 W Florida Ave Suite B, Hemet.

4:30 PM – 6:30 PM: Paintology - Paint & Sip: Nest. $20 online $25 at the door. Must bring your own snacks/drinks. All painting related material will be provided. 21+ 7 PM – 12 AM: Derby’s Bar and Grill Karaoke Nights Every Sunday & Wednesdays! Food and Drink Specials till 9pm!

2860 W Florida Ave, Hemet.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11 7 AM – 4 PM: Golden Era Golf Course - 12th Annual Veteran's Day Golf & Ceremony. Free golf for Vets. Ceremony at 11 AM at the club house. Complimentary Lunch Sponsored by: Authority Real Estate. 19871 Gilman Springs Road, San Jacinto. Info: Ted 951-350-8417.

9 AM – 2 PM: T H E Center, Inc. - Veteran's Day Classic Car Show. Registration is $25 per car or truck. First 50 registered cars receive a free dash plaque! Registration: www.thecenterranch.org/carshow. Gibbel Park 2350 W Latham Ave, Hemet.

6 PM -10 PM: Derby's Bar & Grill - 2 for 2 Special 2 beers & 2 sandwiches! $11.95.

2860 W Florida Ave Suite B, Hemet.

6 PM – 8 PM: Derby’s Bar and Grill Rockin' Blue Mondays featuring Rocky Zharp. Weekly food and drink specials!

Free Show - No Cover! 2860 W Florida Ave Suite B, Hemet.

8PM – 1AM: El Patron Mexican Grill and Entertainment - Monday Karaoke.

Margaritas ALL-DAY $3.50. Happy Hour.

Phone: 951-652-4545.

8 PM - 12 AM: Soboba Casino - Karaoke Night with DJ Evan P at The Cabaret Lounge.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12 3PM – 9PM: El Patron Mexican Grill and Entertainment – Taco Tuesdays. Phone: 951-652-4545.

5:30 PM - 9:30 PM: American Legion Post 53 – Bingo! 10 dollars for first pack and 4 for second pack and 1 dollar for each additional pack. Free coffee and ice tea during the sessions with free donuts at half time.

6 PM -10 PM: Derby's Bar & Grill - 2 for 2 Special 2 beers & 2 sandwiches! $11.95.

2860 W Florida Ave Suite B, Hemet.

9 PM - 1:30 AM: Soboba Casino - Latin Night with Super Briza in The Cabaret Lounge. Soboba Casino. Phone: 951-6651000.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Maze Stone Bar & Grill – Wednesdays with Rocky. 1020 Soboba Road, San Jacinto. Check: www.sobobaspringscc.com 6 PM -10 PM: Derby's Bar & Grill - 2 for 2 Special 2 beers & 2 sandwiches! $11.95.

2860 W Florida Ave Suite B, Hemet.

7 PM: Paint Nite: A Blooming Welcome.

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Cinema Music

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Upcoming albums FRIDAY, NOV. 8, 2019

T.V.

Girl Ray - Girl

On theatres

Clams Casino - Moon Trip Radio

Friday, Nov. 8, 2019

Doctor Sleep

Je Suis France - Back To The Basics Of Love

Centers on the Danny Torrance character from “The Shining,” carrying the trauma from the events at the Overlook Hotel into his adulthood.

Kele - 2042

Alex Essoe, Rebecca Ferguson, Mike Flanagan, Akiva Goldsman, Zackary Momoh, Jacob Tremblay, Trevor Macy, Ewan McGregor.

Land Of Kush - Sand Enigma

Primal When Frank Walsh, a hunter and collector of rare and exotic

Moor Mother - Analog Fluids Of Sonic Black Holes

animals, bags a priceless white jaguar for a zoo, he figures it’ll be smooth sailing to a big payday. But the ship bearing Frank’s precious cargo has two predators caged in its hold: the cat, and a political assassin being extradited to the U.S.

Taylor Hawkins - Get The Money

Nicolas Cage, Kevin Durand, LaMonica Garrett, Nick Powell, Richard Leder, Famke Janssen, Michael Imperioli.

Luke Combs - What You See Is What You Get

Playing With Fire

When straight-laced fire superintendent Jake Carson and his elite team of expert firefighters come to the rescue of three siblings in the path of an encroaching wildfire, they quickly realize that no amount of training could prepare them for their most challenging job yet - babysitters.

The Philistines Jr. - Help!

Taylor Hawkins - Get The Money

John Cena, Matt Lieberman, Andy Fickman, Keegan-Michael Key, Brianna Hildebrand, Judy Greer, John Leguizamo.

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The Kid Who Would Be King

One Child Nation

November 13

Sesame Street’s 50th Anniversary Celebration

Anna and the Apocalypse

November 11

Romans

November 08

November 13

The Great British Baking Show

Anna and the Apocalypse

Greatest Events of WWII

You’re the Worst: Complete Season 5

Ugly Dolls

Santos Dumont

Busted!: Season 2

Green Eggs and Ham

November 12

Let It Snow

Very Ralph

Paradise Beach

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Mr. Robot

Regina King, Tim Blake Nelson, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II.

Rami Malek, Christian Slater, Carly Chaikin.

Bosch

Titus Welliver, Jamie Hector, Amy Aquino.

Luther

Idris Elba, Dermot Crowley, Michael Smiley.

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Lobby Bar & Grill @ Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Pkwy, Temecula. $38 per person. 21+ 7 PM: Los Vaqueros Restaurant – Wednesdays Live Music. 3909 W Florida Ave., Hemet. Call: 951-766-1192.

7:00 – 11:59 PM: Derby’s Bar and Grill - Karaoke Nights Every Sunday & Wednesdays! Food and Drink Specials till 9pm! 2860 W Florida Ave, Hemet.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14 6 PM -10 PM: Derby's Bar & Grill 2 for 2 Special 2 beers & 2 sandwiches! $11.95. 2860 W Florida Ave Suite B, Hemet.

6:30 PM – 8:30 PM: Wheelhouse Hemet Titans Zumba Master Class. 2 hours Zumba Master Class Tickets $30 dlls. Hosted by Patricia Aguerrin. 2860 W Florida Ave Suite B, Hemet.

9 PM - 1:30 AM: Soboba Casino – DJ Nights at The Cabaret Lounge. Soboba Casino. Phone: 951-665-1000.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15 8 AM – 12 PM: Hemet San Jacinto Valley Chamber Charity Golf Tourna-

Batwoman

Rachel Skarsten, Camrus Johnson, Ruby Rose.

The Good Place

Kristen Bell, William Jackson Harper, Jameela Jamil.

Nathan for You

Nathan Fielder, Anthony Filosa, William Heath.

Letterkenny

Jared Keeso, Nathan Dales, Michelle Mylett.

Catch-22

Christopher Abbott, Kyle Chandler, Daniel David Stewart.

ment. $100,000 Shootout Hole in One Contests. The Country Club at Soboba Springs, 1020 Soboba Rd, San Jacinto.

Contact Information: 951-658-3211 6 PM -10 PM: Derby's Bar & Grill 2 for 2 Special 2 beers & 2 sandwiches! $11.95. 2860 W Florida Ave Suite B, Hemet.

7:30 PM – 9:30 PM: Ramona Hillside Players - The Miss Fire Cracker Contest in Hemet. Cost: 15.00.

8:30 PM: Los Vaqueros Restaurant – Fridays Karaoke. 3909 W Florida Ave., Hemet. Call: 951-766-1192.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16 8 AM – 1 PM: HERITAGE RANCH ANNUAL HOLIDAY EMPORIUM Free admission. Annual holiday fair featuring handmade and retail items.

Breakfast burritos, coffee and donuts, and lunch will be available. (619) 5046360. Heritage Ranch RV Park, 800 W Community College Dr. 8 AM – 12 PM: Downtown Hemet Farmer's Market - Up to 60 booths of food, collectibles, information, businesses, arts and crafts, and more. Event will feature live music, monthly car shows, seasonal holiday festivals. 135 E Florida Ave, Hemet.

12 PM - 6 PM: Derby's Bar & Grill

Insatiable

Dallas Roberts, Debby Ryan, Christopher Gorham.

Raising Dion

Jason Ritter, Alisha Wainwright, Ja'Siah Young.

The Flash

Grant Gustin, Candice Patton, Danielle Panabaker.

- 2 for 2 Special 2 beers & 2 sandwiches! $9.95. 2860 W Florida Ave Suite B, Hemet.

8:30 PM – 11:30 PM: Derby's Bar & Grill - Music Live Steve Devotion & The Dirty Sea. Free Show - Folk Rock, Alternative, Country, Classic Covers! Food and Drink specials 6pm - 10pm. 2860 W Florida Ave Suite B, Hemet.

LOOK FOR COMING EVENTS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17 10AM to 11PM: El Patron Mexican Grill and Entertainment - Sunday Happy Hour ALL-DAY. All Sports games available on different screens. Phone: 951-652-4545.

12 PM -6 PM: Derby's Bar & Grill - 2 for 2 Special 2 beers & 2 sandwiches! $9.95. 2860 W Florida Ave Suite B, Hemet.

2:30 PM – 4:30 PM: Ramona Hillside Players - The Miss Fire Cracker Contest in Hemet. Cost: 15.00.

6 PM: Historic Hemet Theatre - VALLEY QUEENS. It’s the annual scholarship pageant to crown Miss Hemet, Miss San Jacinto, Miss Teen Hemet, Miss Teen San Jacinto, Mrs. Hemet and Mrs. San Jacinto. Contestants compete in sportswear, evening gown and inter-

Could You Survive The Movies?

Rosanna Pansino, Brett Justin Koppel, Marques Brownlee.

Weird City

Cynthy Wu, LeVar Burton, Anthony Holiday.

Bad Internet

Grant O'Brien, Siobhan Thompson, Zac Oyama.

view questions. $20 general admission.

Details at www.ValleyQueens.com (951) 208-5205. 216 E Florida Ave. 7:00 – 11:59 PM: Derby’s Bar and Grill - Karaoke Nights Every Sunday & Wednesdays! Food and Drink Specials till 9pm! 2860 W Florida Ave, Hemet.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18 6 PM – 8 PM: Derby’s Bar and Grill Rockin' Blue Mondays featuring Rocky Zharp. Weekly food and drink specials!

Free Show - No Cover! 2860 W Florida Ave Suite B, Hemet.

6 PM -10 PM: Derby's Bar & Grill 2 for 2 Special 2 beers & 2 sandwiches! $11.95. 2860 W Florida Ave Suite B, Hemet.

8PM – 1AM: El Patron Mexican Grill and Entertainment - Monday Karaoke.

Margaritas ALL-DAY $3.50. Happy Hour. Phone: 951-652-4545.

8 PM - 12 AM: Soboba Casino - Karaoke Night with DJ Evan P at The Cabaret Lounge.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19 3PM – 9PM: El Patron Mexican Grill and Entertainment – Taco Tuesdays.

Phone: 951-652-4545.

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Tralain to return to DVAC DVAC | CONTRIBUTED

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RALAIN returns by popular demand on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at 7 pm for MUSIC AT THE CENTER at the Diamond Valley Arts Center (DVAC), located at 123 N. Harvard St., in historic downtown Hemet. Tickets are only $15 for general admission, $10 for DVAC

ON STAGE: Tralain. | Courtesy Photo

members, and $5 pre-sale online for students since this concert is generously sponsored by DVAC members Brad and Ellen Hyman.

Tralain is a singer/songwriter who has performed all over the IE. From big seven-piece corporate bands to solo acts with her guitar and vocals, she has been rocking the SoCal circuit for over 10 years. Soulful, Intense and Imaginative are only a few ways to describe Tralain's undeniable talent and presence. Her ability to engage an audience and take them on an emotional journey is unrivaled.

Also an experienced studio singer, Tralain has worked with various well known acts and producers such as Carl Stevenson from Forest for The Trees and James Valentine. Check out

Myspace "Tralain" with recordings of her latest album with duo group "Dose". Also keep up with the latest shows and new releases on Facebook “Tralain Roslyn”.

Tickets may be purchased online at www.thedvac. org, at DVAC Wednesday through Saturday 11 am to 5 pm or at the door. DVAC members receive the online discount by using coupon code. Beverages and refreshment will be available for purchase. As always DVAC guests have free access to the current gallery exhibition.

Doors open at 6:30 pm with the performance starting 7:00 pm.

MUSIC AT THE CENTER is a fundraiser for the DVAC and its programs.

Please email dvacinfo@ gmail.com for sponsorship opportunities.

TRALAIN | Courtesy Photo

PORTER'S CORNER - COLUMN

Holiday Season is Fast Approaching - let's celebrate CALVIN PORTER | COLUMNIST

For most of us, the holiday season is a time for reunions with family and friends in which we express an appreciation for all our blessings; good health, family unity, a roof over our heads, food on the table, and a job that allows us to enjoy a dignified and respectable life.

Even though we tend to

take it for granted, we give thanks for our good health, without which, the quality of our lives would be greatly diminished. Poor health is the single-most important factor that deters us from attaining peace of mind and happiness.

When we look around us and observe dysfunctional families, we give thanks for being a part of a traditional family unit in

which mother, father and children play their long established and accepted roles in society. In today’s particularly challenging societal culture, we give special thanks to a mother and father who manage to bring-up their offspring to be good and productive citizens, while looking after their elders when needed, while willing to sacrifice their own comfort and

desires in the process.

Having a solid and permanent roof over our heads is another major reason for giving thanks. We need to be reminded of the thousands of families and individuals who can’t claim this basic benefit, who sleep in shelters, in the best of circumstances, or live in dangerous circumstances on the streets of our cities. We also need to give thanks for all the good

people who volunteer their time and talent to mitigate this painful social affliction.

Food in sufficient quantities everyday on the dinner table, three times a day, affectionately prepared in our homes for our enjoyment and nourishment, is also presumed as a given. As we all need to be aware, too many families and individuals cannot claim this essential benefit and are forced to

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Having a good and secure job is something for which we should be especially thankful.

Hopefully this holiday season, we can try to walk in the shoes of those less fortunate; understand their condition, and do what is in our power to alleviate their plight: we can then sincerely give thanks for all our blessings.

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signed to withstand the elements.

• Stone Patio: A drab concrete patio, pool deck, garage floor or walkway can be an eyesore. Whether your concrete is older and looking stressed, shedding its latest coat of paint, slippery, stained -- or new, but just gray and lifeless, there’s a very easy way to spruce things up that doesn’t require replacing the materials or involving a contractor. With a pre-mixed, factory-tinted stone coating system, such as the patent-pending SpreadStone Decorative Concrete Resurfacing Kit, just about anyone can add authentic stone character to any concrete floor or wall. It not only boosts aesthetics, but also adds traction for safer walking surfaces. The

real stone coating performs well in all climates, standing up to water, snow, salt, UV exposure and extreme cold and heat.

“The best part? Application is fast and simple and you don’t need to be an artist to achieve great results,” says renovation expert, James Carey, co-host of “On the House,” a national home improvement show.

• Mount Shelving: Installing floating shelves onto otherwise bare walls adds coziness to living spaces while creating smart storage. The lightweight, easyto-install Ambrosia Maple Rustic Mantel Shelf from Ornamental Mouldings & Millwork is a good choice, as it can be used as either a stand-alone floating shelf or fireplace mantel, and can be

left as-is or stained to complement other elements in the room.

• Stone Countertops: Have you always wanted real stone countertops but didn’t want to spend thousands on a complete remodel? You can now roll a new stone surface over any existing countertop made of laminate, cultured marble, concrete, wood, tile and other solid surface with the high-performance SpreadStone Mineral Select Countertop Refinishing Kit from Daich Coatings.

Available in 10 colors, all of which feature mineral accents and highlights found in natural mined rock, the proprietary stone technology gives an elegant, environmentally-friendly facelift to surfaces in kitchens, bathrooms and other

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“If you can use a roller and paintbrush, you can create a new stone surface using this product,” says Peter Daich, president of Daich Coatings. “It’s an affordable, simple alternative to putting in a new stone slab and looks just as great.”

Unfortunately, there are many homeowners who avoid desired renovations, assuming that in order to make a true impact, they’ll need a huge budget and a lot of time. The truth is that there are transformative DIY updates you can execute affordably in just one weekend.

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SOBOBA

266 Hemet / San Jacinto closed transactions for week of

from C1

October 21st thru October 27th, 2019

HEMET 980 San Lazaro Court 574 Montebello Place 171 Westmont Avenue 44256 Compiegne Drive 41351 Orange Place 601 Presidents Avenue 40789 Marion Avenue 3730 Anchorage Street 27366 Ida Lane 2381 San Helice Court 3810 Rexford Drive 845 Santa Teresa Way 26091 Burdett Place 1672 Brentwood Way 795 Elk Street 24858 Rosebrugh Lane 470 Panorama Drive 689 Carmalita Street 830 Johnston Avenue 1295 Cawston Avenue 25326 Germaine Lane 4928 Berkley Avenue 1499 Morgan Hill Road 974 Paintbrush 132 Sulgrave Drive 770 Palm Avenue 2139 Wildflower Avenue 1915 Campus Way 43737 Seine Court 2330 Devonshire Avenue 852 San Francisco Drive 4782 Lincoln Avenue 3086 Statice Court 343 Harrington Court 41607 Erin Drive 40460 Reseda Springs Road 1010 Commonwealth Ave 1350 Corte Alamonte 1590 Stoneside Drive 989 Dunbar Court 990 Battersea Road 26985 Meridian Street 1253 Lavender Lane 1198 Navarre Drive

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SAN JACINTO 29724 Masters Drive 957 Yorkshire Lane 1813 Jasmine Court 1747 Ranch View Lane 407 Westminister Drive 2017 Saint Emilion Lane 2224 Callaway Drive 1318 Vanguard Court 1978 Hershey Ct. 342 Evans Street 735 Diamante Court 1988 Tudor Drive 350 Santo Drive 1051 Overton Drive 761 Sweet Clover 175 Sheriff Avenue 823 Glider Place

TEMECULA 26699 Oakmont Drive 28799 Murrieta Road 45146 Riverstone Court 32572 Miller Court 41926 Camino Casana 39545 Long Ridge Drive 41403 Calle Tajo 32241 Corte Carmela 31491 Sonoma Lane 29028 Cumberland Road 32453 Guevara Drive 30480 Anaconda Court 31316 Locust Ct 42857 Via Alhama 39780 Barberry Court 27816 Avenida Avila 41923 Humber Drive 41942 Humber Drive 45662 Magnolia Place 42498 Seawind Circle 27522 Jon Christian Place 42242 Harwick Lane 27165 Rainbow Creek Drive

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26 and Dec. 3 from 12 to 8 p.m.

Toys will be collected

at the SCR Event Center, which is at the east end of the complex at 22777 Soboba Road in San Jacinto.

Volunteers will be on hand throughout the collection

period to assist those who come in. The casino is accessible from the Event Center.

Information, 866-4-SOBOBA or SOBOBA.com.

AUTUMN from C2

Cyndi Lemke, Executive Director at Hemet/ San Jacinto Chamber of Commerce, said, “I always look forward to going to Friends of Valley-Wide Autumn Elegance! Every year there's delicious food.

I always find a new, amazing wine and I have so much fun seeing everyone.

It's a night to enjoy the atmosphere of friends, food and drinks, and so much fun!”

The San Jacinto Chamber of Commerce was represented by Executive Director Sharon Myers Durbin with President Veronica Hawkes and Communications Director Velma Weaver Phillips. They were there to help promote "The Mayor’s Ball," honoring San Jacinto mayor Russ

RODOLFO'S: The staff with, among other treats, their perfect ravioli. | Courtesy Photo Utz, on Saturday, Nov. 9, 6–10 pm.

The Exchange Club holds "The Weekend," March 20 -21, featuring gift raffles to support a wide variety of organizations throughout the San Jacinto Valley.

For almost 50 years, Valley-Wide Recreation &

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SINGLE LEVEL RANCH STYLE HORSE PROPERTY Large single level ranch style home offers over 2500 square feet of living space with a large lot, 2 a/c units, and large open concept kitchen. This spacious home has a large bonus room, formal dining area, upgraded master bathroom; the large lot has plenty of room for RV parking, horses and all of you toys with plenty of room for upgrades and storage. This type of property is located in a very sought after area of town surrounded by custom homes with large lots, make it yours today. $450,000.

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GATED SENIOR COMMUNITY Heather Estates is a gated senior community.

Central air, white shutters throughout the whole house, ceiling fan in the family room, living room and in separate dining room. The large master bedroom has lots of storage, a large walking-in closet with full-size double glass mirror. The 2nd bedroom has a ceiling fan with a large closet for storage. Tile flooring in the kitchen and living room, dishwater and double sink. $62,000.

IN THE BEAUTIFUL SEVEN HILLS COMMUNITY Great opportunity to own a home in the desirable senior community of Seven Hills!!!

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DISCOVER YOUR VALLEY - CALENDAR OF EVENTS from C3

5:30 PM - 9:30 PM: American Legion Post 53 – Bingo! 10 dollars for first pack and 4 for second pack and 1 dollar for each additional pack. Free coffee and ice tea during the sessions with free donuts at half time.

6 PM -10 PM: Derby's Bar & Grill - 2 for 2 Special 2 beers & 2 sandwiches! $11.95.

2860 W Florida Ave Suite B, Hemet.

9 PM - 1:30 AM: Soboba Casino - Latin Night with Super Briza in The Cabaret Lounge. Soboba Casino. Phone: 951-6651000.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Maze Stone Bar & Grill – Wednesdays with Rocky. 1020 Soboba Road, San Jacinto. Check: www. sobobaspringscc.com 6 PM -10 PM: Derby's Bar & Grill - 2 for 2 Special 2 beers & 2 sandwiches! $11.95.

2860 W Florida Ave Suite B, Hemet.

7 PM: Los Vaqueros Restaurant – Wednesdays Live Music. 3909 W Florida Ave., Hemet. Call: 951-766-1192.

7:00 – 11:59 PM: Derby’s Bar and Grill Karaoke Nights Every Sunday & Wednesdays! Food and Drink Specials till 9pm!

2860 W Florida Ave, Hemet.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21 6 PM -10 PM: Derby's Bar & Grill - 2 for 2 Special 2 beers & 2 sandwiches! $11.95.

2860 W Florida Ave Suite B, Hemet.

9 PM - 1:30 AM: Soboba Casino – DJ Nights at The Cabaret Lounge. Soboba Casino. Phone: 951-665-1000.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22 6 PM -10 PM: Derby's Bar & Grill - 2 for 2 Special 2 beers & 2 sandwiches! $11.95.

2860 W Florida Ave Suite B, Hemet.

7:30 PM – 9:30 PM: Ramona Hillside Players - The Miss Fire Cracker Contest in Hemet. Cost: 15.00.

8:30 PM: Los Vaqueros Restaurant – Fridays Karaoke. 3909 W Florida Ave., Hemet. Call: 951-766-1192.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23 8 AM – 12 PM: Downtown Hemet Farmer's Market - Up to 60 booths of food, collectibles, information, businesses, arts and crafts, and more. Event will feature live music, monthly car shows, seasonal holiday festivals. 135 E Florida Ave, Hemet.

12 PM -6 PM: Derby's Bar & Grill - 2 for 2 Special 2 beers & 2 sandwiches! $9.95.

2860 W Florida Ave Suite B, Hemet.

2:30 PM – 4:30 PM: Ramona Hillside Players - The Miss Fire Cracker Contest in Hemet. Cost: 15.00.

7 PM: Historic Hemet Theatre - Fairchild Blues Tribute. Tickets to all Tribute Mania Concerts are $22 presale / $25 day of show. Tickets available at the box office or online at PurplePass.com. Information: (951) 658-5950.

8:30 PM – 11:30 PM: Derby's Bar & Grill – Live Music with Craic Haus.

FREE Show. Food and Drink specials 6pm-10pm. 2860 W Florida Ave Suite B, Hemet.

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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24 10AM to 11PM: El Patron Mexican Grill and Entertainment - Sunday Happy Hour ALL-DAY. All Sports games available on different screens. Phone: 951652-4545.

12 PM -6 PM: Derby's Bar & Grill - 2 for 2 Special 2 beers & 2 sandwiches! $9.95.

2860 W Florida Ave Suite B, Hemet.

2:30 PM – 4:30 PM: Ramona Hillside Players - The Miss Fire Cracker Contest in Hemet. Cost: 15.00.

7:00 – 11:59 PM: Derby’s Bar and Grill Karaoke Nights Every Sunday & Wednesdays! Food and Drink Specials till 9pm!

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EVENTS OUT OF TOWN FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8 9 PM: Wayne Brady. Starting at $45.

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM: Wine & Craft Brew Festival at the French Valley Air Show. FREE Air Show, a Wine & Brew Festival, delights of gourmet food trucks and rock-out to live music. Paid Admission Required for Wine & Brew Festival ONLY - The Air Show is a FREE community event. French Valley Airport, 37600 Sky Canyon Drive, Murrieta. Email or Call - Des Montoya demontoy@rivco.org | Direct: 951.955.3043.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 9 AM – 1 PM: Promenade Certified Farmers' Market. Get local produce fruits, vegetables, eggs, honey, flowers, specialty foods and artisan goods every Wednesday at our Farmer’s Market. 40820 Winchester Rd, Temecula.

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ALLYSUN THE UHMAYZING! - COLUMN

The biggest hit of 1915, Hemet’s “Crust” in time for the holidays Millie Turnure turns 104 MARK LENTINE|STAFF WRITER

In 1915: The most popular recordings were, “Carry me back to ol’ Virginie,” “It’s a long way to Tipperary,” and the poignant war-time song, “Keep the home fires burning.” D. W. Griffith’s now-controversial film, “The birth of a nation,” premiered in 1915, while in the county of Palestine the “1915 Palestine Locust infestation” broke out. Also in 1915, Albert Einstein presented his “General theory of relativity,” to the Prussian Academy of Sciences, women were denied the right to vote...and a little girl named Mildred Klarr was born on October 30.

Well, musical styles have come and gone, women got the right to vote in 1920, Birth of a nation is a film ignored by many, the songs have been forgotten, but the Millie Klarr? She’s now Mrs. Millie Turnure and she turned 104 on October 30th at Pacifica Senior Living in Hemet.

“I was always active. I never wanted to sit. My advice for a long life is to stay active and eat moderately,” says a very alert, honest Ms. Turnure. “When my parents divorced, I was sent to a boarding school and that helped me to become a very independent,

FAMILY: A seated, 104 year-old Millie Turnure is surrounded by her children Tom Turnure Jo Minnick-Sampson center, and Sue Ridgway. | Courtesy Photo. active person.“ says Millie, adding, “I always wanted

to do things and keep myself busy.”

And busy she was.

Millie played softball at one of the several Sisler ball parks built by professional baseball player George Sisler (1893-1973).

She actually met the Hallof-famer once. “I started playing at I guess, about age 17 and played into my mid-20s. I had two “No hits” and one “Perfect game.” It was during that time that I actually met Mr. Sisler. Very nice man.”

After her softball days were over, Millie decided to play volleyball. She showed enough physical prowess to have played against and practiced with, members of the Olympic US Olympic Volleyball team.

From there, Millie got married, started a family and had four children.

She and her husband loved square-dancing. “Dancing keeps you very fit,”says Millie. Her husband of 50 years passed away in 1993, and that led Millie to take up line dancing. “Square dancing is for couples, but line dancing is a singles type of dance.”

When her dancing days were over, Millie took up billiards at Golden Village. Within a short time none of the men wanted to play her, “I really enjoyed billiards and I got pretty darned good at it too.”

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t’s that time of year again!

The weather is cooling off, the ovens are turning on and, with Thanksgiving right around the corner, I thought I would share my technique for a flakey, delicate, tender pie crust.

My crust is “all butter,” for two reasons: the first and most important reason is flavor, and second is the “mouth feel.” Have you ever eaten something that coats your mouth with a waxy film? That’s shortening, and you will quickly find out that I am not a fan; in fact, it’s banned from my kitchen!

All the other ingredients in this recipe are ordinary

ingredients. This crust relies upon the preparation method; the first step in doing so is cubing the butter and freezing it until it is almost solid, which is at least 20 minutes. Grab a glass and put it in the freezer as well, this will come in handy a few steps down the road.

Second, sift your dry ingredients together in a large bowl: I prefer using a whisk until everything is thoroughly combined.

After waiting the agonizing 20 minutes for your butter to firm, grab the glass, fill it to the brim with ice, top off with water and set aside.

Start with one third of the

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DESSERT: Perfect Pumpkin Souffle Pie. | Courtesy Photo

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“Miss Firecracker” shoots across the RHP Stage The art of the guitar MARK LENTINE | STAFF WRITER

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ne of the most offbeat, funny, poignant plays to come to Ramona in some years, “The Miss Firecracker Contest” opens at The Ramona Hillside Players (RHP) on November 15.

“Firecracker” is generally considered a comedy but there are moments of great pathos as well. “The cast plays each part perfectly with just the right amount of humor and sadness, with hilarious insanity mixed-in for good measure,” said director Kami Martin, Hemet native.

Martin has worked throughout the Inland Empire as an actor and director.

She is one of the founding

TEAM: L to R_ Mark Lentine, Jeri Greene, Debradawn Shockey, Tiffany Blahh, Shenn Sellers, and Laura Cherland in the RHP Production of “The Miss Firecracker Co.” | Courtesy Photo.

members of Inland Regional Youth Theatre in Riverside, and Artistic Director of Harvard Street Theatre Compa-

ny which operates out of the Diamond Valley Arts Center, also here in Hemet. The playhouse has welcomed her with

open arms and she couldn’t be happier with her truly brilliant cast. “At its core, “Firecracker” is a tale of dreams versus reality and it tells us that no matter how much we as humans try to plan our lives, it’s how we choose to handle what life throws at us that is the most telling. Beth Henley has written a wonderful Southern Gothic dark comedy that explores different themes related to family, community, beauty, and the need to be loved. This cast has to be seen to be believed,” said Martin.

The play is set in the small Mississippi town of Brookhaven, the time a few days before the Fourth of July. Carnelle Scott (known locally

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he Diamond Valley Arts Council (DVAC) is proud to present THE ART OF THE GUITAR IN MEXICO, featuring Jesus Serrano and Pamela Arellano, on Saturday, November 9, 2019. The performance begins at 3 pm with the doors opening at 2:30 pm. DVAC is located at 123 N. Harvard Street in historic downtown Hemet. Admission is free and goodwill donations are appreciated.

Jesus Serrano, originally from Mexico City, is now based in the Netherlands.

All in the course of a couple

JESUS SERRANO | Courtesy Photo. of weeks his itinerary might include Amsterdam, Miami, Toronto, Denver, Mexico City and San Jose, Costa Rica. Mr. Serrano has won over 60 awards in competi-

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Doctor Sleep -R-

FRI, SAT & SUN:

11:45a 1:20p 3:15p 6:50p 7:20p 10:15p

Last Christmas (2019) -PG13-

FRI AND SAT 1:15p 3:50p 6:30p 9:05p SUN 1:15p 3:50p 6:30p

4.Independence Day (1996) The aliens are coming and their goal is to invade and destroy Earth. Fighting superior technology, mankind’s best weapon is the will to survive.

Midway (2019) -PG13-

FRI, SAT & SUN: 12:30p 3:45p 7:10p 10:20p

Playing With Fire -PG-

FRI, SAT & SUN: 12:00p 2:35p 5:00p 7:35p 10:05p

5. Predator (1987) A team of commandos on a mission in a Central American jungle find themselves hunted by an extrater restrial warrior.

Artic Dogs

-PGFRI, SAT:12:55p 6:20p 8:50p & SUN: 12:55p 6:20p 6:40p 8:50p

3. E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) A troubled child summons the courage to help a friendly alien escape Earth and return to his home world.

2. Mars Attacks! (1996) A troubled child summons the courage to help a friendly alien escape Earth and return to his home world.

1. Alien (1979)

ALIEN MOVIES

After a space merchant vessel perceives an unknown transmission as a distress call, its landing on the source moon finds one of the crew attacked by a mysterious lifeform.

Harriet (2019) -PG13-

FRI, SAT & SUN: 12:30p 3:30p 6:25p 9:30p

Terminator: Dark Fate -RFRI, SAT & SUN: 11:55a 2:50p 3:20p 6:00p 9:10p

Countdown (2019) -PG13-

FRI, SAT & SUN: 12:05p 2:30p 4:50p 7:30p 9:55p

Maleficent: Mistress of Evil -PG-

FRI, SAT & SUN: 12:50p 3:40p 6:35p 9:20p

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Doctor Sleep -R-

FRI, SAT & SUN: 1:15p 4:40p 8:05p 10:00p

Last Christmas

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Midway (2019) -PG13-

FRI, SAT & SUN: 1:00p 4:10p 7:20p 10:30p

Playing With Fire -PG-

FRI, SAT & SUN: 1:30p 4:15p 7:10p 9:40p

Artic Dogs -PG-

FRI, SAT & SUN: 1:45p

Harriet (2019) -PG13-

FRI, SAT & SUN: 1:20p 4:25p 7:25p 10:25p

Terminator: Dark Fate -RFRI, SAT & SUN: 1:25p 3:30p 4:25p 6:30p 7:30p 10:35p

Countdown (2019)

-PG13FRI, SAT & SUN: 2:00p 4:45p 7:40p 10:05p

The Current War: Director’s Cut -PG13FRI, SAT & SUN: 1:00p

Maleficent: Mistress of Evil -PG-

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Zombieland: Double Tap -RFRI, SAT & SUN: 4:30p 7:30p 10:10p

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1984: “The Terminator.” | Courtesy Photo

1991: “Terminator 2: Judgment Day”. | Courtey

2019: “Terminator: Dark Fate”. | Courtesy Photo

MOVIE RELEASES

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erminator: Dark Fate, the latest installment in the Te r m i n a t o r franchise, erases Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, Terminator Salvation, and Terminator Genesys from the continuity, and marks a return to basics. Directed by Deadpool’s Tim Miller, Dark Fate plays out like a contemporary version of the first Terminator film, as future super soldier Grace (Mackenzie Davis) is sent back in

time to protect Dani Ramos (Natalia Reyes) from a deadly Rev-9 (Gabriel Luna).

In true modern blockbuster fashion, Dark Fate also brings Sarah Connor (Linda Hamilton) and the T-800 (Arnold Schwarzenegger) back. The remarkable thing is that their returns don’t feel like fan service or hurried cameos. Miller and screenwriters David S. Goyer, Justin Rhodes, and Billy Ray recognize that though the Terminator’s red eye is the defining image of the franchise, the story has always belonged to Sarah Connor.

The same way 2018’s Halloween asserted Jamie Lee Curtis’ Laurie Strode as the franchise keystone, Dark Fate proves that Terminator doesn’t compute without Hamilton. Revisiting those original arcs could be a superficial thrill, but both Halloween and Dark Fate investigate how traumatic events and adamant survival affected their heroes’ lives.

The best parts of Dark Fate all feature Sarah, who shifts between superhero toughness and all-too-human vulnerability as she works through decades’

worth of isolation and grief.

Things get particularly interesting when an aging T-800 (not the friendly one we remember from Terminator 2: Judgment Day) enters the mix, not just because it’s always a pleasure to see Arnold but because the robot has undergone some development of its own since we last saw it.

Sarah and the T-800 come with much more baggage and audience familiarity, which automatically makes them more compelling and

STARS: Shenn Sellers and Laura

THE GROUP: the cast of

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as “Miss Hot Tamale”) is rehearsing furiously for the Miss Firecracker Contest— hoping that a victory will salvage her tarnished reputation and allow her to leave town “in a blaze of glory.”

The unexpected arrival of her cousin Elain, a former Miss Firecracker winner, (who has walked out on her rich but boring husband and her two small children) complicates matters a bit, as does the repeated threat of Elain’s eccentric brother, Delmount, (recently released from a mental institution) to sell the family homestead and decamp for New Orleans. But, aided by a touchingly awkward seamstress named Popeye (who is hopelessly smitten by Delmount) and several other cheerfully nutty characters,

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butter and toss it in the flour making sure all sides of the butter are covered. Using a pastry cutter or a fork break up the butter until it’s the size of peas.

Add the second third amounts of butter, and break it down the same way: same with the last of the butter. Then return the butter and flour to the freezer for 10 minutes.

After the time has elapsed, SLOWLY start adding iced water, one tablespoon at a time, and mix it until it’s combined, but not sticky. If

DIRECTOR: Miss Firecracker direc-

tor Kami Martin. | Courtesy Photo.

Cherland, two stars of the RHP production of “The Miss Firecracker Contest.” | Courtesy Photo

“The MIss Firecracker Contest” which oremiers at RHP on November 15th. | Courtesy Photo

Carnelle perseveres—leading to a denouement of unparalleled hilarity, compassion and moving lyricism as all concerned finally escape their unhappy pasts and turn hopefully toward what must surely be a better future.

CAST: Carnelle Scott-Tiffany Christine Smith, Elain Rutledge-Laura Cherland,

Delmount Williams-Shenn Sellers, “Popeye” Jackson-Debradawn Shockey, Mac Sam-Mark Alentine, Tessy Mahoney-Jeri Greene Crew: Director: Kami R. Martin, Stage Manager: Billy Stinnett To purchase Online Tickets: https://ramonahillsideplayers.org/shows/

the-miss-fire-cracker-contest/#ticketsMake Phone Reservations: (951) 6585300. Or find them at the Box Office every Monday (Starting Nov. 4th) from 2pm-4pm to buy tickets with cash or check. There is only 95 seats available per show so purchase or reserve yours today!

it becomes too sticky, add flour until a smooth dough has formed. I do this part by hand, kneading it until it is smooth and beautiful.

Cut the dough in half and flatten into two disks, chill these in the fridge for at least an hour, though overnight is preferred.

Using a rolling pin, roll out your crusts and fill them with your favorite pie filling. My new favorite this season is pumpkin custard pie: it is smooth, silky and oh so yummy.

These methods can be applied to any crust recipe; this is my go-to all-butter crust recipe and comes

from one of my idols, Martha Stewart.

• 2 and a 1/2 cups All Purpose flour • 1 teaspoon salt • 1 teaspoon sugar • 2 sticks unsalted butter (if you are using salted butter just omit the salt from the recipe) • Yield: 2 crusts for a 9 inch pie.

Pictured is my Pumpkin Soufflé pie that took 1st place at a local pie bakeoff hosted by the Hemet Farmers Market two years ago. The crust sends it over the top!

PASTRY CHEF: Alyssun The Uhmayzing. | Courtesy Photo.

Allysun The Uhmayzing” is a “momprenuer”who owns Madam Confection.She is an award-winning Pastry Chef who is passionate about great food. She can be reached at madamconfection@gmail. com and found on Facebook and Instagram.

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MILLIE

GUITAR

Now, at 104, Millie still stays active by playing bingo five days a week while enjoying TV. “I’ve learned to relax and just take things as they come dayby-day.”

You can bet that next year, when Millie turns 105..,we’ll be right there to celebrate it with her and her family. Happy Birthday Millie!

tions including more than two dozen first prizes. Composers have dedicated new works to him that exploit his nuanced virtuosity. He has also performed and recorded as part of guitar trios and quartets producing albums which he has mixed and mastered himself.

Pamela Arellano is one of a new breed of classical guitarist well versed in other musical styles as well as classical. Pop and jazz influences can be heard in her repertoire. Not surprisingly her step-father, Edgar Bautista, is also a classical guitarist and

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YEARS AGO: Millies as a young lady. | Courtesy Photo.

SPORT: Millie back in her softball pitching days in the early 1930s.

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GAME: Millie billiards. | Courtesy Photo

more colorful than Dani and Grace, who have to share space and establish themselves as fully fleshed-out characters at the same time.

The result is that their storyline — with the exception of one late-breaking twist — feels hackneyed, and almost parodic of the ending of Ter-

BRAIN CHALLENGES

one of her professors of music as well. Born in Zacatecas, Mexico, she started her classical guitar studies in the UAZ (Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas) Academic Unit of Arts at the age of 14.

Arellano is presently in her third semester studying for the Licensure in Music at UAZ with teacher Juan Carlos Lopez Gonzales.

More information on Jesus Serrano and Pamela Arellano can be found online at www.thedvac.org.

DVAC would like to recognize David Pelham for making this performance a reality and generously sponsoring The Art of the Guitar in Mexico concert. Also, thanks go to minator Salvation.

There’s enough meaty material in Dark Fate — the immigration subplot, the bond between Sarah and the T-800 — that its steady, clichéd moments (“We make our own fate,” groan) stick out like robot wiring under human skin. Though the film leaves the door open for more Terminator shenanigans, it hopefully serves as

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PAMELA ARELLANO | Courtesy Photo The Idyllwild Arts Academy and The Diamond Valley Arts Council for their support. For information on sponsoring DVAC events go to dvacinfo@gmail.com. a definitive end. Sarah deserves some closure. Dark Fate is at its best when offering it.

“Terminator: Dark Fate” premiered last week on November 1, and although we didn’t give the movie an appropriate introduction in this Newspaper, we strongly recommend it to see our Linda Hamilton once again in action!

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Cártel mexicano asesina a 9 estadounidenses en emboscada MARK STEVENSON|AP

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ombres armados de un cártel de narcotráfico tendieron una emboscada a tres camionetas en un camino sin pavimentar del norte de México y mataron a seis niños y tres mujeres _todos ciudadanos estadounidenses que vivían en la zona_, en un ataque despiadado que dejó un vehículo calcinado y lleno de agujeros de bala, informaron las autoridades el martes.

Los muertos incluían unos mellizos de 8 meses de edad.

Ocho niños fueron encontrados vivos después que escaparon de los vehículos y se escondieron en la maleza, pero al menos cinco tenían heridas de bala u otras lesiones y fueron llevados a Estados Unidos para recibir tratamiento.

Los atacantes aparentemente mataron a una mujer, Christina Langford Johnson, después de que se bajó de uno de los vehículos y agitó las manos para demostrar que no representaba una amenaza, según un relato de la familia y la fiscalía.

El secretario de Seguridad y Protección Ciudadana de México, Alfonso Durazo, dijo que los agresores pudieron haber confundido las camionetas de las víctimas con las de un cártel rival.

El ataque ocurrió el lunes en una zona remota y montañosa del norte del país donde el cártel de Sinaloa ha estado involucrado en una guerra territorial con otra organización criminal. Las víctimas se dirigían a visitar a unos familiares en México y una mujer iba al aeropuerto de Phoenix para reunirse con su esposo.

“Parece que hay una guerra ahora mismo”, dijo un familiar de los muertos que pidió no se mencionara su nombre por temor a represalias. “Ha estado sucediendo por mucho tiempo”.

Aunque la violencia relacionada con el narcotráfico ha estado presente en México durante años, el ataque expuso la manera en la que los hombres armados de cárteles se han dejado de preocupar de matar niños como daño colateral.

En los alrededores del sitio de la emboscada, los investigadores encontraron más de 200 casquillos de bala usados, la mayoría de

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fusiles de asalto. “Últimamente está empeorando. Este es un nivel completamente nuevo”, dijo Taylor Langford, un familiar de las víctimas que divide su tiempo entre la comunidad mexicana y su hogar en el suburbio de Herriman, Utah.

En un tuit, el presidente de Estados Unidos Donald Trump ofreció ayuda a México para que “emprenda una guerra contra los cárteles de la droga y los elimine de la faz de la Tierra”. Sin embargo, el mandatario mexicano, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, rechazó esa estrategia y dijo que sus predecesores emprendieron la guerra y “no funcionó”.

Las víctimas vivían en la comunidad La Mora, en el estado de Sonora, a unos 110 kilómetros (70 millas) al sur de Douglas, Arizona, que fue fundada hace décadas por una rama escindida de la Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días. Muchos de los residentes de La Mora se identifican como “mormones” pero no están afiliados a la Iglesia.

Varias comunidades agrícolas de familias estadounidenses están agrupadas en la frontera entre los estados de Chihuahua y Sonora. Muchos miembros nacieron en México y tienen doble nacionalidad. Aunque algunas de las facciones escindidas fueron

polígamas hace tiempo, muchas ya dejaron de serlo.

Todas las víctimas aparentemente estaban relacionadas a la familia extendida LeBarón que vive en Chihuahua, cuyos miembros han estado en conflicto con los narcotraficantes en los últimos años. Benjamín LeBarón, un activista en contra del crimen que creó los patrullajes en la localidad contra los cárteles, fue asesinado en 2009.

Los fiscales dijeron que Johnson, la mujer que agitó los brazos, fue encontrada sin vida a unos 15 metros (yardas) de distancia de su camioneta Suburban, con heridas de bala. Su hija de 7 meses de edad, Faith Marie Johnson, fue hallada ilesa en el asiento del vehículo.

Kendra Miller, una familiar, escribió que el asiento de la pequeña “parecía haber sido puesto en el piso por su madre para tratar de protegerla... Dio su vida para tratar de salvar al resto”.

A unos cuantos metros de distancia, Dawna Ray Langford, de 43 años, yacía muerta en el asiento delantero de otra Suburban, junto con los cuerpos llenos de balas de sus hijos, de 11 y 2 años.

Entre los niños que escaparon, uno había recibido un impacto de bala en el rostro; otro tenía un disparo en el pie. Una niña sufrió

Hallan restos de 3 personas en una camioneta calcinada

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Diplomático cambia testimonio en pesquisa Trump-Ucrania MARY CLARE JALONICK|AP

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n un sorprendente giro, un alto diplomático cambió el martes su testimonio en la pesquisa de juicio político de la Cámara de Representantes para admitir que se retuvo ayuda militar a Ucrania hasta que la nación europea prometiera investigar posibles actos de corrupción tal como lo quería el presidente Donald Trump.

La actualización de tres páginas que proporcionó el embajador

de Estados Unidos ante la Unión Europea Gordon Sondland, mezclada debajo de cientos de páginas de declaraciones juradas que se dieron a conocer el martes, brinda una nueva perspectiva a la presión que ejerció Trump a Ucrania para investigar al Partido Demócrata y a su rival político Joe Biden, en lo que los demócratas describen como el toma y daca en el que se enfoca la investigación de la cámara baja.

En específico, Sondland dijo que ahora recuerda haberle dicho

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a un alto asesor del presidente ucraniano Volodymyr Zelenskiy, en el marco de un encuentro con el vicepresidente estadounidense Mike Pence realizado en Varsovia, que la ayuda militar “posiblemente no se realizaría” hasta que Ucrania difundiera un comunicado público anticorrupción “tal como lo hemos hablado durante varias semanas”.

Trump ha rechazado cualquier quid pro quo, pero los demócra-

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heridas en la espalda y pie.

Escondido entre la maleza, un pequeño ocultó a los demás niños y caminó de regreso a La Mora para buscar ayuda. Otra niña, que en un principio fue reportada como desaparecida, caminó en otra dirección, pese a las heridas que sufrió, para encontrar a alguien que la auxiliara.

Un grupo de familiares partió para tratar de rescatar a los pequeños, pero regresó cuando escucharon disparos.

Un familiar que se negó a proporcionar su identidad dijo en una entrevista que cuando la familia llegó a la escena donde inició el ataque, a unos 18 kilómetros (11 millas) del lugar donde las otras dos madres fueron asesinadas, encontraron una camioneta Chevy Tahoe calcinada.

En el interior vieron los restos quemados de Rhonita Miller, de 30 años, de su hija de 10, su hijo de 12 y sus gemelos de 8 meses de edad. “Los redujeron a cenizas”, dijo un familiar.

Los agresores habían disparado decenas de veces contra el vehículo y aparentemente dieron con el tanque de gasolina, lo que causó su explosión.

Cuando estábamos ahí, “había probablemente 50 o 60 de ellos, estaban armados hasta los dientes”, comentó un familiar.

Trump tuiteó que una “familia maravillosa” quedó “atrapada entre dos violentos cárteles”.

“Estados Unidos está listo, deseoso y es capaz de involucrarse y hacer el trabajo rápida y efectivamente”, añadió Trump. “El gran nuevo presidente de México ha hecho de esto un asunto importante, pero los cárteles se han vuelto tan grandes y poderosos que a veces necesitas un ejército para vencer a un ejército”, escribió.

Sin embargo, López Obrador opinó que “la guerra es lo peor que puedes hacer”.

Más tarde, los dos mandatarios hablaron por teléfono y Trump ofreció la ayuda de Estados Unidos “para garantizar que los agresores enfrenten la justicia”, informó la Casa Blanca sin proporcionar más detalles.

Fue el segundo fracaso en semanas recientes de la estrategia de López Obrador contra la delincuencia organizada, de “abrazos no balazos”. Hace dos semanas, soldados mexicanos tuvieron que liberar al hijo del narcotraficante Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán después de que miembros de su cártel lanzaron varios ataques armados en Culiacán, Sinaloa.

La procuraduría dijo el martes que un sospechoso fue detenido cerca de Agua Prieta, pero no era claro si la persona había participado en la emboscada. El sospechoso tenía rifles de asalto y un fusil de largo alcance calibre .50, y tenía a dos víctimas de secuestro amarradas, dijeron las autoridades.

El asesinato de Benjamín LeBarón en 2009 representó un momento crítico en la guerra contra el narcotráfico de México que transcurrió de 2006 a 2012. Unos hombres armados lo torturaron frente a su familia, para después matarlo a él y a su cuñado.

Pero los homicidios de 2009, que provocaron una ofensiva contra los cárteles, también mostraron lo grave que se han puesto las cosas en el país: Ningún niño fue asesinado en ese entonces.

En agosto, unos hombres armados dispararon 123 balas contra un hombre en el estado de Chihuahua y también provocaron la muerte de tres niñas, de 14, 13 y 4 años.

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os restos de tres personas hallados en una camioneta calcinada en Virginia parecen estar vinculados con la muerte de dos niños en Carolina del Norte.

Se cree que los fallecidos son María Calderón Martínez, Juan Carlos Méndez Peña y Luis Fernando Sánchez, informó el jefe de policía del del condado Alexander, Chris Bowman, de acuerdo con la prensa local. Los cadáveres fueron hallados el lunes por la mañana en Mouth of Wilson, Virginia.

Calderón Martínez es la madre

de Ángel Pacheco, de 11 años; y América Pacheco, de 12. Los cuerpos de los niños fueron descubiertos en una casa que se incendió en el condado Alexander, Carolina del Norte, en junio. Las autoridades recorrieron el río Catawba en busca del cuerpo de la madre.

A Méndez Peña y Sánchez no se les ve desde el incendio.

Areli Aguirre Avilez, un mexicano de 30 años, y su novia de 16 años están acusados de asesinato por la muerte de Calderón Martínez _quien era esposa de Aguirre Avilez_ y de los dos niños.

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tas afirman que esa fue la narrativa de la conversación telefónica del 25 de julio entre el mandatario y Zelenskiy. Durante la llamada, Trump le pidió “un favor”, lo que desencadenó la investigación de juicio político.

El representante Adam Schiff, presidente de la Comisión de Inteligencia, dijo que los paneles de la cámara baja que están a cargo de la investigación están difundiendo las transcripciones íntegras de las audiencias a puerta cerrada de las semanas previas, para que el público estadoun-

Jueves |Noviembre 7 - Noviembre 13| 2019 idense pueda decidir por sí mismo.

“Esto va más allá de una sola llamada”, escribió Schiff el martes en un editorial para el USA Today.

“Sabemos que la llamada es apenas una pieza en una operación mucho más grande para redirigir nuestra política exterior para beneficio personal y político del presidente Donald Trump, y no para el beneficio del país”.

En respuesta, la secretaria de Prensa de la Casa Blanca Stephanie Grisham emitió un comunicado en el que aseguró que las transcripciones “demuestran que hay incluso menos evidencia para esta farsa ilegítima de juicio político de la que se creía en principio”.

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illones de casos de enfermedades cardiacas y de otro tipo están vinculados con maltrato y otros daños físicos y psicológicos sufridos durante la infancia, estiman funcionarios de salud en Estados Unidos.

En un reporte dado a conocer el martes, los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades trataron de calcular el impacto de las experiencias dañinas de la infancia en la salud de los adultos.

Los funcionarios de salud reconocen que el estudio no demuestra que esas experiencias causan directamente ciertas enfermedades. Y no pudieron descartar otros factores, como el estrés causado por problemas financieros familiares.

Pero el vínculo es fuerte y es respaldado por muchos otros estudios, dijo Jim Mercy, que supervisa los programas de prevención de violencia de los CDC. “Hay mucha evidencia que conecta esas cosas” y se ha vuelto claro que mientras más incidentes

dañinos sufre un niño, más probable es que su salud sufrirá después, dijo.

Por al menos dos décadas, los estudiosos han estado examinando cómo el sufrir o presenciar acontecimientos traumáticos cuando niño afecta las probabilidades de lesiones físicas o enfermedades más adelante en la vida.

Los estudiosos dicen que esas experiencias estresantes pueden afectar cómo se desarrolla el cuerpo y pueden además poner al niño en un sendero hacia el tabaquismo, el consumo de drogas y otras conductas poco saludable.

El tema ha estado recibiendo más atención en años recientes de las autoridades de salud pública. La recién nombrada directora de salud pública de California ha hecho una prioridad el trauma infantil y lo que es conocido como estrés tóxico.

El del martes es el primer reporte grande de los CDC sobre el asunto.

Las conclusiones se basan en cuestionarios entregados a unos 144.000 adultos en 25 estados en el 2015, el 2016 y el 2017.

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bre experiencias infantiles con divorcio, maltrato, violencia doméstica o abuso de drogas en el hogar, además de enfermedades mentales de familiares.

El sondeo no evaluó la severidad de esas experiencias y no estaba claro si algunos tipos de incidentes son más perjudiciales que otros.

Pero funcionarios de los CDC recomiendan programas para tratar de frenar esos incidentes o reducir su impacto. Mencionaron programas de mentores, educación de padres y licencia familiar pagada.

El reporte concluye que: los adultos que sufrieron los incidentes más potencialmente traumáticos tendieron más a fumar y beber excesivamente.

Mujeres, negros, indígenas y nativos de Alaska tenían una mayor incidencia de cuatro o más tipos de daños durante la infancia.

Prevenir esos incidentes pudiera potencialmente reducir el número de adultos con problemas de peso por 2%, el número de adultos con enfermedades coronarias por 13% y adultos con depresión por 44%.

a decisión de Donald Trump de fijar aranceles a las importaciones de acero generó una mezcla de entusiasmo y desazón. El objetivo era hacer subir los precios del acero, con los consiguientes perjuicios que podía causar a las fábricas que dependen de él.

Pero por lo menos debía beneficiar a las empresas siderúrgicas de Estados Unidos y a sus empleados.

En todo caso, esa era la teoría.

Los aranceles del 25% de Trump, no obstante, hicieron poco por la gente a la que se supone debía ayudar. Los precios del acero y las ganancias de las empresas se derrumbaron. Los inversionistas están vendiendo sus acciones.

El sector añadió apenas 1.800 puestos de trabajo desde febrero del 2018, el mes en que entraron en vigor los aranceles. Es una cifra insignificante en un mercado laboral de 152 millones, durante un período en el que las empresas estadounidenses incorporaron en total 4 millones de trabajadores. Las acereras emplean 10.000 personas menos que hace cinco años.

“A pesar de estos aranceles tan altos, la industria no ha podido sacar ventaja”, dijo Christine McDaniel, del Mercatus Center, un grupo de estudios de la Universidad George Mason.

El compromiso de Trump de rejuvenecer la industria siderúrgica lo ayudó a conseguir votos en las elecciones del 2016 en estados como Ohio, Pensilvania y Wisconsin.

Al no cumplir con esa promesa, resta ahora por verse qué impacto tendrá eso en el 2020. El electorado tendrá que elegir entre darle la espalda a Trump o al menos reconocer que intentó darle batalla a las plantas siderúrgicas extranjeras.

Varios factores hicieron bajar los precios del acero, desde una menor demanda, motivada por una economía mundial débil, hasta un aumento en la producción motivado por los aranceles.

Los precios subieron por unos meses después de que Trump fijó sus aranceles y llegaron a 1.008 dólares la tonelada de chapas laminadas calientes en julio del 2018, según el portal SteelBenchmarker , que monitorea los precios del acero.

Desde entonces, bajó en picada hasta llegar a 557 dólares la tonelada, menos que cuando se impusieron los aranceles.

“Con el tiempo, los precios bajaron, bajaron y bajaron”, dijo Mark Lash, presidente de la Unidad 1066 del sindicato de Tra-

bajadores de la Industria Siderúrgica Unidos en Gary, Indiana, que representa a unos 1.400 trabajadores de una planta de US Steel en esa zona.

La campaña de Trump contra la industria siderúrgica extranjera fue opacada por su guerra comercial con China. Pero los aranceles al acero vinieron antes y demostraron la disposición del presidente a hacer a un lado siete décadas de políticas de libre comercio y a combatir agresivamente las importaciones.

Al cobrar impuestos sobre el acero importado, Trump se expone a hacer subir los costos de muchas industrias estadounidenses que emplean acero, tensando las relaciones con aliados y probando hasta dónde puede llegar imponiendo castigos unilateralmente a socios comerciales.

Trump estaba decidido a revivir las industrias pesadas como la siderúrgica y protegerlas de lo que considera la competencia extranjera injusta.

El empeño en proteger la industria siderúrgica es en cierto sentido extraño, ya que los beneficios económicos son modestos.

La industria emplea solo 142.000 personas. A título de comparación, la cadena de tiendas Home Depot emplea 400.000. Y las nuevas plantas siderúrgicas están muy automatizadas.

No necesitan tantos empleados como las industrias siderúrgicas del pasado y la generación de empleos es limitada.

El equipo de Trump, no obstante, decidió que valía la pena dar pelea.

Por décadas, las plantas siderúrgicas ofrecieron empleos bien pagados que permitieron a millones de obreros acceder a la clase media.

Uno de ellos, Doug May, se pasó 43 años trabajando

en la planta de US Steel en Granite City, Illinois, antes de jubilarse. Desde la recesión de hace una década, la planta ha estado paralizada y reanudado actividades al menos dos veces.

A pesar de la inestabilidad, Mauy dice que la planta de Granite City ofrecía buenos trabajos.

“Puedes criar una familia”, expresó. “Pude pagar la universidad de tres hijos trabajando allí”.

Al principio los trabajadores del sector vieron con buenos ojos los aranceles.

“Cuando Trump hizo el anuncio, US Steel dijo que pondrían a funcionar uno de los dos hornos que tenía inactivos”, indicó May. “Todos estábamos muy entusiasmados”.

Pero los buenos tiempos no duraron.

Los primeros indicios de problemas surgieron en la bolsa de valores. Las acciones de las acereras habían alcanzado su punto máximo en Wall Street en febrero del 2018, poco antes de que entrasen en vigor los aranceles. Desde entonces, el Índice Arca Steel de la bolsa de Nueva York bajó un 32%.

Y los aranceles no hicieron nada por atenuar el dominio de China, responsable del 54% de la producción acerera mundial. Estados Unidos produce el 5%. ¿Qué fue lo que no funcionó?

El crecimiento de Estados Unidos y a nivel mundial se ha frenado un poco en parte porque los aranceles de Trump elevaron los costos y aumentaron la incertidumbre de las empresas. Un crecimiento más bajo implica menos demanda de las plantas siderúrgicas.

“La demanda es relativamente baja en estos momentos”, dijo Charles Bradford, analista independiente.