The Hemet & San Jacinto Chronicle - December 05th, 2019

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Thursday, Dec. 5 - Dec. 11, 2019

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D THE 7 ARTS

C OPINION

Campaign M. Case: Rep. Hunter Pleads Guilty

STRAIT ON - Christmas North and South of the border

THE LOWRY’S COLUMN Check-the-Box Impeachment

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See more on page B2 HEMET WOMAN'S CLUB

DESERT PALMS MOBILE HOME PARK

No walk in the park

Hand-Made Love

The age of mobile home parks themselves not management causing negative quality of life issues MARK LENTINE | EDITOR

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t would be bad enough if it was the first time…but it’s happened before.

“Residents asked us to come out and cover this story because they’ve been without power before.” said Eddie George of Hemet Eye News.

Residents of the Desert Palms Mobile Home Park (MHP) have been through this before: they dutifully called property management on Friday, November 29 at approximately 2:30 in the morning, at the first sign of service interruption, just as they had done before. The response was also the same as before. “I called the property management, and they tried to tell me that it was So-

GIFTS: Hemet Woman's Club present Christmas stockings to the Hemet Hos-

pital OB-GYN Department. | Photo Contributed from The Hemet Woman's Club

Bundles of joy for newborn Christmas-time bundles of joy MARK LENTINE | EDITOR

VOICES COMMUNITY: Eddie George of Hemet Eye News listens as the Marshes explain their problems. | Courtesy Photo Cal Edison’s problem, but I had been on their website and they showed no power outages in Hemet.

Then, as usual, they asked if I contacted the manager.

Of course I contacted the

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COMMUNITY BRIEFS

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

Between 2014 and this year, Reed prepared hundreds of returns that either contained bogus deductions or unwarranted credits, resulting in losses to the U.S. Treasury Department totaling $2,158,337, according to federal prosecutors.

“The victim of (the defendant's) offense is not simply a faceless bureaucracy, but all the honest and hardworking American citizens and residents who go to work each day and pay their fair share of taxes as the law requires of

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Hemet certified tax preparer who filed numerous fraudulent income tax returns, resulting in $2.1 million in losses to the federal government, was sentenced on December 2, 2019 to 3 1/2 years in federal prison.

Dennis L. Reed, 31, pleaded guilty on Sept. 3 to two counts of aiding and assisting in the preparation of false income tax returns.

U.S. District Judge Otis Wright in Los Angeles imposed the sentence recommended by the U.S. Attorney's Office.

stand that people like to complain, but if it was that bad here, why have they been here, in some cases, for years and years?” said

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Fraudulent Hemet tax preparer sentenced CNS | CONTRIBUTED

manager. Unresponsive as usual,” said AJ Marsh, Desert Palms resident.

In the park management’s defense, things were not as simple as the residents’ believed. “I under-

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he Hemet Woman's Club presented the Obstetrics Department of Hemet Valley Medical Center, with handmade items to be given to proud parents of babies born at Christmas time.

The club delivered handmade receiving blankets, burp cloths, and hats. Parents can wrap their bundles

Grant supports Soboba DPS MIKE HILES | CONTRIBUTED

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he Soboba Department of Public Services, located on the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians Reservation, recently received a grant from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Inc. for some top-of-the-line safety equipment.

Soboba Tribal Administrator Michael Castello said the nearly $15,000 in funding will be used to purchase items for the department’s 25 public safety

THE WESTERN SCIENCE CENTER

Members Book Club: Mask of the Sun - For December we’ll be discussing Mask of the Sun: The Science, History and Forgotten Lore of Eclipses by John Dvorak. Book Club begins at 5:30 PM in the museum conference room located in the museum office; light refreshments will be served. Thu., Dec. 5, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM. 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. December 6, 2019 from 7pm to 9pm.

Pop N Play - Open to the public for children 5 and

On Dec. 5, 1945

Five U.S. Navy Avenger torpedo-bombers take off from Florida on a routine three-hour training mission near the Bahamas. Two hours later, the planes disappeared. Mariner aircraft, sent to locate the planes, also disappeared. No trace of the men or aircraft were ever found.

On Dec. 6, 1865

The 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, officially ending the institution of slavery, is ratified when Georgia votes to ratify.

Mississippi, however, would not submit documentation to abolish slavery until 2013.

On Dec. 7, 1805

Explorers Meriwether Lewis and William

officers. Highly reflective safety vests and high-powered flashlights are just two of the things that each officer will be given to enable them to be even better equipped in performing their 24/7 duties.

The grant award was celebrated at the Beaumont Marketplace Firehouse Subs on Nov. 22. The Singh family are franchisees for several locations of the popular food chain. The locally facilitated event is based on the foundation’s

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HEMET & SAN JACINTO CHRONICLE

STAFF: "Operations Manager Dolly Baxter with our ageless Senior Writer Rusty Strait and our first annual sports awards". | Mark Lentine

Announcing the first annual HSJC sports awards We are pleased to announce the first annual "HSJ Chronicle Sports Awards" Breakfast Banquet, to be held this Sunday, December 8 at 8AM at Applebee's in Hemet.

The event will be hosted by Kyle Headlee, HSJ Chronicle Sports Writer. We are so thankful to Melissa Silva, Manager of Applebee's for her commitment to our newspaper and our community! Come by and see the HSJC staff!

under every Wednesday. 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. December 11, 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. December 10, 2019. 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Hemet City Council Chambers 450 E. Latham. http:// www.cityofhemet.org

SAN JACINTO CITY COUNCIL MEETING

At San Jacinto Unified School District Board Room, 2045 South San Jacinto Avenue, San Jacinto. Decem-

Clark, having made a difficult trip across the rugged Rockies, set up winter camp near the mouth of the Columbia River. They named it Fort Clatsop, after the local Indian tribe.

On Dec. 8, 1980

John Lennon, a former member of the Beatles, is shot and killed by Mark David Chapman, an obsessed fan, in New York City. Chapman was sentenced to 20 years to life, and he remains behind bars at Attica Prison in New York.

On Dec. 9, 1979

of joy in their first very own Christmas stocking.

This surprise donation, and out-pouring of handmade love is in keeping with the original intent of the founding of the woman's club. The first President of the Hemet Woman’s Club was Mrs. W.C. Goodhue, ‘Clara’ to her friends.

The club was founded in

A commission of scientists declares that smallpox has been eradicated. The disease, which carries a 30% chance of death for those who contract it, is the only infectious disease

ber 17, 2019 from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM.

COMPANY CHRISTMAS PARTIES

Sunday, December 7, 5:30 – 10:30 PM Book a free (or private, call for pricing) Christmas party with karaoke, DJ dance, pool table & corn hole party with us at Derby's ! Call 951-652-2440 for booking. Derby's Bar & Grill, 2860 W Florida Ave Suite B.

FAMILY DAY POTLUCK

Post III Advisory Board meeting too! Sat., Dec. 7 @ 3 PM. American Legion post 53, 124 N Ramona St.

KIDS ART JAM

Saturday December 7 from 10:00 am – 11:30 am,

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On Dec. 10, 1901

The first Nobel Prizes are awarded in Stockholm, Sweden, on the fifth anniversary of the death of Alfred Nobel, the inventor of dynamite and other explosives. It is believed that Nobel created the prizes out of moral regret over the increasingly lethal uses of his inventions in war.

On Dec. 11, 1961

The ferry carrier USNS Core arrives in Saigon with the first U.S. helicopter unit, including thirty three helicopters and Four hundred air and ground crewmen. Their assignment was to airlift South Vietnamese Army troops into combat.

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Thursday |December 5 - 11, 2019

WHAT HAPPENED IN THE VALLEY? Local News Briefs • Valley-Wide Polar Plunge to raise money for charities CRAIG SHULTZ | CONTRIBUTED

Anyone wishing to jump into an ice-cold swimming pool while raising money for charity will have that opportunity at the inaugural Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District Polar Plunge from 9-11 a.m.

Saturday, January 11, 2020 at the Diamond Valley Aquatic Center.

During the event, people will have the opportunity to jump or slide into the unheated pool, which is located near Diamond Valley Lake in Hemet.

There will be no charge to enter the pool, but donations will be collected and Val-

ley-Wide is looking for nonprofit organizations to partner with in the event.

Participants and guests will be asked to give to the participating charity of their choice, or give to a general fund.

Alternatively, if someone wishes to donate money to an organization if someone specific from that group would jump in, we would notify that organization and let them decide to participate. Each organization will keep all the money donated to them.

Nonprofit groups or donors interested in participating are asked to contact Craig Shultz at 951-654-1505 or craig@gorecreation.org.

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belief that everyone should contribute to the safety of its own community.

A portion of all purchases at Firehouse Subs restaurants goes to the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation plus there are other ways customers can contribute at each restaurant including purchasing a five-gallon pickle (utility) bucket. The nonprofit coordinates with local franchisees in presenting the awards to applicants in their regional communities.

Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation was founded in 2005 in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The restaurant’s co-founders, Chris and Robin Sorensen, traveled to Mississippi where they fed first responders as well as survivors. As they traveled back to Florida, where they are headquartered, they realized there was more they could do and started the foundation.

Its mission is to impact the lifesaving capabilities and the lives of local heroes and their communities

GRANT: A Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation grant for nearly $15,000 of top-notch safety equipment was presented to Soboba Department of Public Safety at the Beaumont Marketplace Firehouse Subs restaurant on Nov. 22. From left, Jim Fick, Baldeep Singh, Michael Castello, Gerardo Alvarez, Daril Merlo, Brian Herritt, Jinder Singh, Shinder Singh and Varinder Singh. | Photo courtesy of the Soboba Band of LuiseĂąo Indians

through the provision of lifesaving equipment and prevention education. Since the foundation started, it has granted more than $46 million to helping hometown heroes throughout the United States, and in Puerto Rico and Canada, do their jobs better.

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resentative Jim Fick said he was proud to be part of an event that arms first responders with equipment that helps make them and their communities safer. “More than $1.1 million in grants have been awarded to agencies in California alone since 2012,� Fick said. “We are proud to be cele-

brating one of those today.�

Soboba DPS Manager Brian Herritt also teaches safety prevention at the Soboba Reservation’s tribal preschool and Noli Indian School for grades six through 12. “Safety is everything and this grant allows us to be better prepared,� he said.

WALK • Garner Holt Productions, Inc. Creates Non-Profit Foundation NEWS | CONTRIBUTED

Garner Holt, President and CEO of Garner Holt Productions, Inc. (GHP) of Redlands, a creator and manufacturer of Audio Animatronics and Robots, Sets and Scenery and Special Effects, for Theme Parks, Museums, and many other venues around the World, recently announced the creation of The Garner Holt Foundation, a 501 (c) (3) Non-Profit Organization.

Holt said, “I am pleased to announce the creation of our Non-Profit, The Garner Holt Foundation, to help us further our goals in supporting the Youth of our Communities in the Area of Career Education, with a focus on innovative STEM and STEAM Learning�. Two years ago, GHP created “Education Through Imagination�, a new Division of the Company, to work with the Education Community. Focusing on student Career Education, utilizing their manufacturing process and facilities to expose students to over twenty-five different jobs and career opportunities in Manufacturing.

Holt continued, “Over the years we have had thousands of young people tour our facility and now with the creation of our Education Through

Imagination Division, we want to make sure all the youth of our communities have access to the exciting hands on training we have created.�

Serving on the Board of Directors of the new organization are Debbie Brown, Bob Botts, Chairman, Charlotte “Char�

Burgess, Mark Edwards, Gary Miller, Beverly Rainbolt, Joe Richardson, Dr. Mike Stull, and Stan Weisser. Also serving on the Board are Garner Holt, Ryan Rainbolt, Michelle Berg and Carole Mumford. “We look forward to continue working with the K-16 Educational Institutions in the area, providing exciting Career Education Programs through the schools. And now to be able to support and promote a non-profit, community-based facility, called “Garner’s Garage�, is kind of a dream come true for me�

Holt concluded.

Plans and construction are moving forward for the completion of the eight thousand square foot Garner’s Garage in Redlands, where the community and youth will be able to attend classes, seminars, and hands on Workshops and work with Robots, Computers, Laser Cutters and 3D Printers with a focus on STEM and STEAM Career Education.

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Desert Palms Community Manager Aracelly Saenz, adding, “We had a problem, and we dealt with it.� Saenz says that the residents were not ignored, and that she was dealing with the problem when the residents decided to call Hemet Eye News. “We knew very well that there was a problem.

When we were notified, we notified Southern California Edison, and they took care of their part of the problem. The problem was in the transformers. Unfortunately, when they left, they locked the gate, so our workers couldn’t get back in to fix our portion. We had to wait for Edison to come back. Once we got in, the problem was corrected as soon as possible. Yes, we’ve had power outages in the past, but unlike the previous management, we do things by the book. We did what we could do with this power outage.�

Saenz says that it wasn’t just the park’s service that was out: many residents were without service. Her comments are supported

by Southern California Edison (SCE). Robert Villegas, spokesperson for SCE says that many residents were affected. “At 2:49 am on November 29, SCE was notified of a “lights out� situation. A circuit had turned itself off, or “locked up, which affected approximately 1,600 residents. Our troubleshooter reported that, at “1097 N. State Street, something “got across� the customer’s service.� That “something,�

ROYAL HOLIDAY | Courtesy Photo says Villegas, could have been a critter, or a fallen limb‌or something undefined in the troubleshooter’s report. “In a master-meter situation, the park has one meter for the entire park and not individual meters for each mobile home, and that’s what we had here,â€? said Villegas, adding, “we disconnect service to the entire customer’s side of service, isolate the problem, and restore the rest of the customers back to service. In this case that service was back on from our side at 5:19am on the 29th.â€?

By 3am Saturday, which is when Desert Palms restored service to their “side,â€? residents had enough. One of those residents who had enough and decided to speak out to Hemet Eye News and the HSJ Chronicle was AJ Marsh. “We have two people in this house alone who need to use CPAP machines. The management has a third party which comes out and reads the meters: it’s not So-Cal Edison‌we believe that people are being overcharged. They (park management) never say anything about that. That

DESERT PALMS | Courtesy Photo third party also has to work on our side of the electric service. My family is cold, my pets are freezing‌ and I have had enough. I sent three texts to property management who never responded. I sent four emails to corporate and they still haven’t responded. When we first called the emergency number, they told my wife that it was an Edison issue. Edison had come out and fixed their portion, and I knew it.�

Marsh believes, but can never get confirmation from park management, that the issue stems from the installation of solar panels in the park: when the breakers get flooded during periods of heavy rain, the breakers “trip,� and this starts a cascade of problems. “You see, there’s two portions to this park: that portion over there, where all the lights are still on? That portion has no problem, so they have all the power and warmth they need.

Also they have a nice big clubhouse over there. Why didn’t they tell everyone to go over there and put down cots or whatever to keep

us warm?? They could’ve at least had charging stations over there, so people could keep in touch with loved ones. We told them, “We’re in our cars over here, running in and out every so often to try and keep warm.� This has happened ever since they installed the solar panels.

When they hooked up the breaker box, there’s one for the front portion of the mobile home park and one for the back side.� “What happens is, Edison flips on the power, and it works for the backside, but for the front side, they have to have that third party, flip that switch. The park doesn’t want to fix it properly, and Edison says, “Hey, since you won’t correct this, you’re going to have pay.�

They won’t pay Edison to flip that switch, so we have to wait for this third party to come from Los Angeles.

They pay somebody out in Los Angeles. At 6 o’clock that evening, after I called out management and told them that Edison had already done their part, they told me that

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MORENO VALLEY

HOMICIDE

INCIDENT DATE: December 3, 2019

UPDATE 1: The Central Homicide Unit continued its investigation into this case and identified the suspect as Chad James Green, 41 years old of Riverside. Green should be considered as armed and dangerous and should not be approached. If anyone should come across Green, please call 911, as there is an active arrest

warrant issued for his arrest.

DETAILS: On Tuesday, December 3, 2019, at 7:13 PM, deputies from the Moreno Valley Station responded to a call of an assault with a deadly weapon at a hotel in the 24000 Block of Sunnymead Blvd, in the city of Moreno Valley.

Deputies arrived at the scene and found a male suffering from a gunshot wound. Deputies rendered medical aid until emergency medical personnel arrived. The male was transported to a local hospital where he died. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Central Homicide Unit responded and assumed the in-

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vestigation. The deceased male was identified as James Black, 42 years old of Lake Elsinore.

Any information or video please contact Central Homicide Investigator Manjarrez at (760) 393-3530 or (951) 955-2777.

CARLOS NIEVES | Riverside County Sheriff’s Department

JURUPA VALLEY HOMICIDE

INCIDENT DATE: October 3, 2019

UPDATE DECEMBER 2, 2019: Central Homicide Unit investigators continued the investigation in to this case and were able to obtain an arrest warrant for Adrian Barroso, 19 years old out of Riverside. On Monday, December 2, 2019, Barroso was taken into custody and booked at the Robert Presley Detention Center for murder.

DETAILS: On Thursday, October 3, 2019, at 6:21 PM, deputies from the Jurupa Valley Station

responded the 1300 Block of Center Street in the unincorporated area of Riverside County, known as High Grove reference a call of a shooting.

Deputies arrived at the scene and found two males suffering from gunshot wounds. One of these males was transported to a local hospital where he received care for his injuries. The second male was found to be a juvenile and died at the scene as a result of his injuries. The Riverside County Central Homicide Unit responded and assumed the investigation.

ADRIAN BARROSO | Riverside

County Sheriff’s Department

Any information please contact Central Homicide Investigator Mendoza at (760) 393-3526 or (951) 955-2777.

THERMAL POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE AND A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE FOR SALES ARREST - INCIDENT DATE: December 2, 2019

CRIME REPORT FOR SAN JACINTO VALLEY - NOV. 9 TO NOV 15 HEMET Sat. Nov. 9 Weapons Violation, 800 Block San Ramon Dr. Burglary of Vehicle, 1900 Block W. Acacia Ave. Theft from Vehicle, 600 Block Rainier Way Burglary Commercial, 1600 Block E. Florida Ave. Alcohol Violation, 100 Block N. Harvard St. Alcohol Violation, 1100 Block E. Devonshire Ave. Alcohol Violation, 900 Block E. Devonshire Ave. Sun. Nov. 10 Grand Theft Auto, 200 Block N. Carmalita St. Burglary Residential, 100 Block N. Girard St. Unattended Death, 300 Block N. Franklin St. Assault/Knife, 200 Block N. Mayflower St. Burglary Vehicle, 100 Block S. Harvard St. Grand Theft Auto, 2000 Block W. Devonshire Ave. Vandalism, 2300 Block W. Florida Ave. Burglary Commercial, 1300 Block w. Acacia Ave. Mon. Nov. 11 Burglary Commercial, 500 Block

N. San Jacinto St. Assault, 200 Block Santa Lucia Dr. Burglary Commercial, 1300 Block W. Acacia Ave. Theft, 2200 Block W. Florida Ave. Burglary Residential, 600 Block San Huerta St. Theft from Vehicle, 500 Block Copenhagen St. Assault/Gun, 100 Block N. Mayflower St. Tues. Nov. 12 Vandalism, 1500 Block E. Florida Ave. Alcohol Violation, Girard & Florida Theft, Meridian & Berkley Burglary Residential, 600 Block Calhoun Pl. Wed. Nov. 13 Burglary Commercial, 2100 Block E. Florida Ave. Burglary Commercial, 1900 Block E. Florida Ave. Sex Pervert w/ child, 200 Block N. Hamilton Ave. Theft from Building, 1000 Block Joseph Dr. Theft, 200 Block N. Sanderson Ave. Burglary Vehicle, 1200 Block W. Acacia Ave. Assault, 200 Block S. Buena Vista St. Thurs. Nov. 14

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LOUIE HERNANDEZ | Riverside County Sheriff’s Department

On Monday, December 2, 2019, at 5:20 PM, The La Quinta Special Enforcement Team responded to a disturbance in the 79100 block of Highway 111, in the city of La Quinta. During the investigation, it was discovered a theft had occurred at a local business. Lena Briseno-Deleon, 27-years-old of Indio, Steven Ponce, 33-years-old of Coachella and Louie Hernandez, 33 of Indio were detained. The primary suspect was not located. During the investigation,

Briseno-Deleon was found to be in possession of 14 grams of methamphetamine, a violation of the terms of her probation, and placed under arrest. Ponce was found to be in possession of 98 pills that are a schedule four controlled substance, a violation of the terms of his post community release supervision (PRCS) and placed under arrest. Hernandez had an outstanding warrant for his arrest and was found to be in possession of methamphetamine. He

too was placed under arrest.

Briseno-Deleon was booked at the county jail in Indio for possession of methamphetamine with the intent to sale. Ponce was booked at the county jail in Indio for possession of a controlled substance with the intent to sale. Hernandez was booked at the county Jail in Indio for his outstanding warrant.

Any information to contact Deputy Iniguez at the Thermal Sheriff’s Station by calling (760)-863-8990.

PERRIS DUI TRAFFIC COLLISION

INCIDENT DATE: December 2, 2019

On Dec. 2, 2019, at approximately 1:54 A.M., Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Deputies, assigned to the city of Menifee, located a disabled vehicle on Newport Road just west of Haun Road, in the city of Menifee. The vehicle had collided into the northwest curb on Newport Road, causing sig-

nificant damage to the vehicle’s suspension. Joslin Metoyer, age 25 of Menifee, was arrested and booked into the Cois Byrd Detention Center for Driving Under the Influence.

Any information please call Deputy Zaragoza at (951) 7761099, or the Perris Station at (951) 210-1000.

JOSLIN METOYER | Riverside County Sheriff’s Department

Vandalism, 1100 Block W. Acacia Ave. Burglary Commercial, 200 Block S. Elk St. Grand Theft Auto, 1900 Block E. Florida Ave. Unattended Death, 800 Block S. Elk St. Alcohol Violation, 2300 Block W. Florida Ave. Burglary Vehicle, 1100 Block N. Palm Ave. Weapons Violation, 100 Block N. San Jacinto St. Alcohol Violation, 200 Block N. Hamilton Ave. Burglary Commercial, 1000 Block E. Latham Ave. Assault, 200 Block S. Yale St. Vandalism, 200 Block W. Fruitvale Ave. Fri. Nov. 15 Vandalism, 4100 Block Trevor Ln. Grand Theft Auto, 1100 Block Valencia Ave. Vandalism, 300 Block N. Sanderson Ave. Burglary Commercial, 300 Block N. Sanderson Ave. Fraud, 1400 Block Cabrillo Dr. Unattended Death, 2200 Block E. Devonshire Ave. Narcotics Violation, 2100 Block E. Oakland Ave. Assault, 100

Block N. Santa Fe St.

Theft, 300 Block Greenville Rd.

SAN JACINTO VALLE VISTA Sat. Nov. 9 *No Crime Report on this Day Sun. Nov. 10 Theft, 1600 Block S. San Jacinto Ave. Mon. Nov. 11 Theft, 1800 Block S. San Jacinto Ave. Theft, 1200 Block S. San Jacinto Ave. Breaking & Entering, 600 Block Salam Pl. Tues. Nov. 12 Theft, 1500 Block Mountain Ave. Breaking & Entering, 2500 Block S. San Jacinto Ave. Assault w/Deadly Weapon, W. 2nd St. & S. Pico Ave. Wed. Nov. 13 Theft from Vehicle, 1000 Block Gospel Dr. Theft, 1600 Block S. Santa Fe Ave. Theft, 600 Block S. State St. Theft, 1500 Block S. San Jacinto Ave.

Sat. Nov. 9 Theft of Vehicle, 40300 Block Stetson Ave. Property Crime, 26100 Block Lake St. Robbery, Cornell St. & Whittier Ave. Sun. Nov. 10 Theft, 42000 Block E. CA 74 Disorder, 25700 Block New Chicago Ave. Mon. Nov. 11 Assault, 40100 Block Marcella Ln. Theft, 25900 Block Cherrywood Dr. Property Crime, 41900 Block Orange Blossom Ln. Assault, 40400 Block Marsha Ct. Tues. Nov. 12 Assault, 40600 Block Poppy Dr. Wed. Nov. 13 Robbery, 41700 Block Briarwood Ave. Theft of Vehicle, 43800 Block C. St. Breaking & Entering, 27000 Block San Jacinto St.

Thurs. Nov. 14 Theft of Vehicle, 300 Block E. 7th St.

Thur. Nov. 14 Theft, 25700 Block Stephvon Way

Fri. Nov. 15 Property Crime, 1200 Block S. San Jacinto Ave.

Fri. Nov. 15 Theft from Vehicle, 26500 Block Patricia Ln.

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.

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CRIME REPORT

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INCIDENT DATE: December 3, 2019

The follow-up investigation revealed Nieves, a convicted felon, was in possession of ammunition and 4 grams of methamphetamine, which are both violations of his probation. Nieves was booked at the county jail in Indio.

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

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THERMAL FELON IN POSSESSION OF AMMUNITION ARREST On Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019, at 6:25 PM, the La Quinta Special Enforcement Team conducted a follow-up investigation in the 53800 block of Avenida Rubio and took Carlos Nieves, 52-years-old of La Quinta into custody.

The follow-up investigation stemmed from a theft related search warrant served by the team on November 19, 2019.

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UPDATE 2: During the course of the investigation, it was learned that victim James Black was working as a Bail Bondsman attempting to apprehend suspect Chad James Green, when Green fatally shot Black. Green remains considered armed and dangerous.

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he Herrera brothers are already beginning to reach a high level of notoriety amongst boxing enthusiasts. They continue to add to their pedigree with every tournament in which they compete. Just recently they traveled down to Florida to compete in the Sugar Bert National Championships.

What is that? Sugar Bert is the leading promotion for amateur boxing, Their focus is to build tomorrow's champions, today... and help run a promotion for young boxers that rivals other sports like Basketball (AAU) and Football (SCJAAF). The organization prides themselves on help-

ing young athletes gain exposure and enhance their skills as boxers.

This is a sorely needed organization for kids who prefer combat sports over traditional sports. Kids who participate in Martial Arts often have a hard time finding places to compete. Often times "Tournaments" are more like "Showcases" and there isn't a real competitive spirit or any rankings. Sugar Bert is on a mission to change this narrative and resurrect boxing, starting with the youth.

Both Herrera boys are currently undefeated and continue to dominate their opponents. They are very active for their ages (9 & 10) and stay in the ring as much as possible. As soon as they got back from the

Sugar Bert trip they were back in the gym training for the next fight. That fight happened to be this past weekend in Compton, California. It was the State Silver-Gloves Championship: where both boys put on impressive performances and won in their divisions. With those victories they will move on to the National Silver-Gloves tournament in Missouri, which will start in the middle of January, but before they get the chance to finish off that event, the brothers have a tournament in Louisiana coming up in December, right before Christmas.

Both boys plan on becoming professional boxers in the future, but they have a few things they want to check off their list

BOXING: Ready for the National Silver-Gloves Tournament | Photo Credit: Inland Empire Sports Connection before they can do that.

They want to compete in the Olympics and graduate from college with business degrees (their father’s idea), "Ff they learn how to manage their finances and make good business decisions through schooling, then they won't have to rely on people to do that for them. They will have a

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he Hemet Hawks (Micro division 9-10 year olds) represented our valley in the Southern California Junior All-American Conference (SCJAAF) Super Bowl this past Sunday in Hesperia. Coming into the matchup the Hemet Hawks were listed as the underdogs, as they have been for most of the season. This is based on the fact that the organization is relatively young (three years) in comparison to the other teams in the same league.

They came into the playoffs as the fifth seed which means they were on the road throughout the playoffs. Plenty of parents and fans showed up to help the athletes feel like they had somewhat of a home-field advantage themselves. In their first game of the playoffs they went up against the fourth seed PSCC (Palm Springs/Cathedral City) which was supposed to be a defensive game, considering Hemet and PSCC had two

of the best defenses in the league, both allowing under 100 points on the season.

The game turned into somewhat of a shoot-out and Hemet left the game victorious the final score being 21-19. In the next round Hemet played the number one seed in the conference, Upland. The Hawks defense proved to be elite: they held Upland to only six points, which is an amazing feat: Upland is the leading scorer in the league with 233 total points this season, so this was a very impressive showing by the Hawks. They advanced to the final game of the play-offs and took on another opponent who was ranked higher than them: Hesperia.

Hesperia was the two seed, but again, the Hawks defense couldn't care less: the Hawks held them to just six points in the Super Bowl.

The Hawks scored 12 of their own and with that, won the game. On paper the Hawks were considered long-shots, but those athletes couldn't care less about their ranking or what the paper had

VICTORIOUS: The Hawks Bring home the trophy. | Photo courtesy of Hawks

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better idea of where their money is going. So many professional athletes get taken advantage of and I just don't want that for my boys."

The Herrera brothers are currently looking for sponsors and donations to help them offset the cost of travel and the expenses that come with these

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B HAWKS: California Junior All-American Conference. | Photo courtesy of Hawks organization.

to say: they were going to go out and play football. That's exactly what they did.

LJ Amisone threw a beautiful pass to Marcus Moorer with only nine seconds left in the game. Marcus Moorer really showed next level "ball skills" snatching that catch. it was good for 23 yards, but more importantly a touchdown. Head Coach Raul Roque and staff coached an amazing game and team that day. It will go down in the Hemet Hawks history books.

The Commissioner of the Hemet Hawks (Sergio Camacho) had this to say about his team before the game, "Today's game will be historic in Hawks history, no matter what the outcome is. In three short years, we have a team in the Super Bowl. It has been a roller coaster of emotions, some sad but most happy. This team has showed us that the clichĂŠ of 'Hard Work Pays Off ' isn't just a metaphor for life, but actual truth. No matter what obstacles might lie ahead we work hard; no matter what you are doing or how you

feel, pick your head up and get to work. Work hard at it!

The outcome of hard work might not always come to light in an instant.

You have to be patient.

To all our teams that didn't make it to the Super Bowl this year, don't be discouraged, your hard work will pay off eventually, I promise you that. We will all be there next year working hard with you. I'm proud to be a Hawk and even more proud to call all of you who have joined us in the past years 'friends' and most importantly 'family,' now bring that trophy home!"

The Inland Empire Sports Connection is proud of the Hawk's organization and everything they accomplished this season! Congratulations Hawks! Good luck moving forward.

For more information about the Hemet Hawks football organization go to www.HemetHawks.org or follow their social media @ Hemet Hawks Youth Football.

Signups for next season are just around the corner so keep an eye out.

tournaments. Jump on this "hype train" while you still can. Follow Inland Empire Sports Connection to stay up to date on everything the Herrera brothers are doing. You can contact them at Herreraboys951@ gmail.com to inquire about sponsorship opportunities or donate to them directly.

asketball season is here. Basketball works differently than other high schools sports. There are many tournaments and games scheduled to be played long before the games actually matter to the team.

This gives coaches a good amount of time to figure out which rotations work best and how well certain players play together. By the time they get into league play, they should have it all figured out. Last year Beaumont and Hemet were the top dogs of Mountain Pass League in the boys division.

West Valley and San Jacinto were among the bottom feeders. It might seem early, but there might be a shift in the air because West Valley and San Jacinto are tied for the most wins in the league (Three) while Beaumont, Hemet, and Tahquitz are all winless. There were a lot of changes this year including transfers and coaching changes all around the league.

Most notable was the transfer of Roman Swizek from Hemet to Chaparral.

Roman was only a sophomore last year and he lead the Mountain Pass League in scoring. Hemet is really going to miss him on the floor. Also: Antoine Sullivan (leaving Tahquitz for San Jacinto) and Adrian Ludwig (Leaving Hemet for West Valley). Both must sit out for 30 days and, due to transfer rules, they won't be eligible to play until late December or early Janu-

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ary. West Valley's Elijah Edwards and Alfred Jones are both off to a fast start.

Jones is averaging 19 points a game and Edwards is averaging 26 points. On top of that, Edwards is averaging 13 rebounds per game.

He is a walking double/ double and a nightmare for opposing teams. Other Players to keep an eye on as this season continues are: Antoine Sullivan (SJ), Joshua Edwards (WV), Kajiya Hollawayne (SJ), and Max Moore (Hemet): all of these players are dangerous and can go off at any time.

In the Girls Division, West Valley is dominating their opponents with five wins already banked for the season. They are already better than they were this time last year when they failed to get even one win. This could mean the West Valley basketball is back.

They have been waiting a long time for this.

Although Hemet is right behind them with a 4-3 record, the standings could change any day. For now West Valley stays on top.

Last year Beaumont, San Jacinto, and Hemet all tied for the number one spot although Hemet had more overall wins (25) than any other team in the league.

There seems to have been a shift in powers this season with West Valley leading the pack. The rest of the teams in the league are having a hard time getting wins, but they will work that out as the season continues. Basketball is a long season and will continue through the holidays. This only the beginning.

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MT. SAN JACINTO COLLEGE

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he Rotary Club of Menifee honored Mt. San Jacinto College (MSJC) Interim Vice President of Instruction Dr. Jeremy Brown with its Vocational Service Award.

The award, given at the club’s annual “Mayor’s Ball” in October, recognizes non-Rotarian individuals who have made a significant impact using their vocation to promote ethics and service in the community.

When Brown arrived at MSJC as a music instructor at the Menifee Valley Campus, he reached out to musicians in the Menifee area to join the

MSJC Menifee Jazz Ensemble.

Community performances and engagement with that ensemble led to further collaboration that has resulted in joint events such as the Fall Festival, Christmas Tree Lighting, and Menifee Music & Arts Festival at the college’s Menifee Valley Campus.

“I was surprised and humbled to receive this award in a city that is doing such exciting things to actively build community and add value for its residents,” Brown said. “The level of

collaboration we have achieved with Menifee would not be possible without the collective will of a host of MSJC employees, city leaders, and service organizations to build a stronger relationship. It’s exciting to see projects I have worked on since the planning stage come to fruition and continue year to year.

“One of the most inspiring aspects of my position is working with all the cities and communities we serve to meet their needs and create opportunities for students,” he said. “We are doing great things, together, for the people of our communities.”

John Tribelhorn Sr., who nominated Brown for the honor,

said “Jeremy is not just talented, but he’s also a fine person. It’s great to see someone like him get recognition for the things he does that most don’t see.”

Mt. San Jacinto College serves about 27,000 students in a district covering 1,700 square miles from the San Gorgonio Pass to Temecula, with campuses in San Jacinto, Menifee, Banning and Temecula.

In May 2019, Mt. San Jacinto College awarded a record-breaking 3,338 degrees and certificates to 1,723 graduates.

Have a wonderful day and please follow MSJC on social media – Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Learn more about the college at www.msjc.edu.

AWARD: Dr. Jeremy Brown receiving his

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NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS

Caring about people, families...and mental illness

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he National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has graduated another Family-to-Family class of loving care-givers.

The NAMI Family-to-Family class is a free, 12-session educational program for family, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions. It is a designated as an "Evidence-based program," meaning that research shows that the program significantly improves the coping and problem-solving abilities of the people closest to a person with a mental health condition.

NAMI Family-to-Family is taught by NAMI-trained family members who have "been there," and includes presentations, discussions and interactive exercis-

es. One of those trainers in NAMI Hemet-San Jacinto Executive Director, Brenda Scott. "The NAMI family education course is a valuable tool for family members.

This class supports families in a way that allows them to understand what their relative is going through and to be there in the best possible way for their family members. This class has been a life-changing experience for family members who have a relative with a mental health condition," said Scott.

NAMI Family-to-Family not only provides information and strategies for taking care of the family member, but students also find out that they're not alone...that recovery is a journey, and there is hope.

The group setting of a NAMI Family-to-Fami-

GRADUATES: NAMI Family-to-Family Class, with Trainer, Executive Director Brenda Scott standing left, and Andrea Gammage seated beneath her to the left. | Photo Courtesy of NAMI

ly course provides mutual support and shared positive impact—experiences, compassion and reinforcement from people who understand a student's situation.

Sharing personal experiences help others in the class. In the program, students learn about: • How to solve problems and communicate effec-

tively • Taking care of themselves and managing their stress • Supporting loved ones with compassion • Finding and using local

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Reindeer and Angels!

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ears ago our church produced a Christmas program featuring several fun holiday skits. One in particular ended up pretty thought-provoking. The skit involved a group of people celebrating a birthday — gifts, cards, decorations, birthday cake — they were having a great old time. Then came time to sing “the song” — “Happy birthday to you.

Happy birthday to you.

Happy birthday dear ____ dear____.” Suddenly they all stopped singing as one

SUSAN BECKETT: Courtesy Photo. by one they realized no one knew whose birthday was being celebrated. Someone finally broke the silence with, “Hey, whose birthday is it anyway?”

It’s pretty easy these days to understand why folks seem a bit foggy on the real reason we celebrate Christmas. So, just for fun, let’s pretend for a minute that “someone” gets dropped off from Mars in mid-December, and taking a bit of literary license, let’s say that the “person” ends up at our local mall, moving from store to store, listening to Christmas songs, one right after the other.

At first, it seems to our guy that this delightful season must be about Frosty, a fun-loving snowman who enjoys playing with children until he melts away. But no,

wait…another song…now there’s a holly, jolly Santa Claus. Apparently, he drops off gifts to children all over the world in a single night, using a sleigh and reindeer as his primary mode of transportation. Quite a feat.

It’s all pretty confusing at this point for our “person” so he scratches his pointed little head and decides to move on.

Another store another song. This time there’s a Little Drummer Boy followed by Jingle Bells on a White Christmas day. No wait…more songs…better

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FAITH IN BRIEFS

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

2. Who prophesied, "Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son"? John the Baptist, Zechariah, Isaiah, Andrew 3. Which "Caesar" ordered all the world to be taxed, causing Mary to travel to Bethlehem while expecting the baby Jesus? Julius, Tiberius, Claudius, Augustus 4. In which month of the Virgin Mary's pregnancy did the angel Gabriel visit to inform she would give birth? 1st, 3rd, 6th, 9th 5. From Luke 2:34, who prophesied to Mary that this Christ child is set for the fall and rising again of many?

Melchior, Simeon, Cyrenius, Felix 6. What is the city of David called? Nazareth, Dothan, Beersheba, Bethlehem

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. December 6. Childcare is available, $50 per family paid on the first night, or $10 per family each night.

Contact: hcathechurch@hotmail.com or call (951) 652-5273. 602 E. St. John Place, Hemet.

STRATFORD PLAYERS: CUE THE SHEPHERDS Sun., Dec 1 thru Sun., Dec 8, 7pm / Sun 2pm, First Church of Christ, Scientist Idyllwild, 25790 Cedar St. $15 general admission.

The Stratford Players celebrate the holidays with a quirky comedy by award-winning Writer/Director Marsha Kennedy.

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, December 11.

THE MIRACLE OF CHRISTMAS Saturday, December 14, 5 PM – 7 PM, Trinity Lutheran Church, 191 S Columbia St. $10 donation includes turkey dinner. A beautiful evening focused on the glory of Christ’s birth with performers and song. Seating is limited, get your tickets early! (951) 658-6684.

EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD Executive Council Retreat - Dec. 6 @ 8:00 am - Dec. 7 @ 5:00 pm. Church of the Good Shepherd, 308 Acacia Ave. Hemet.

Phone: (951) 929-1152. Website: goodshepherdhemet.org

JOURNEY TO THE STABLE Dec. 15, 10:30 am & 3:00 pm, First Presbyterian Church, 515 E Kimball Ave. Free. A celebration of Christmas in word and song presented by the Chancel Choir. (951) 658-7153.

LADIES CHRISTMAS EVENT Fri, Dec. 6, 6 PM. Calvary Chapel Moreno Valley, 28010 Ironwood Ave, Moreno Valley. Details to follow! www.ccmoval.com

CALIMESA CHRISTMAS CONCERTS: GARY BONNER SINGERS This year’s concerts, titled “Noel,” feature the Gary Bonner Singers and Orchestra, who have performed many times at the Calimesa church, most recently in 2017, according to a press release. Tickets are $5 to $20, available at www.iTickets. com or by phone at 800-965-9324. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Each concert will be followed by a reception in the church’s fellowship hall, with refreshment and an opportunity to meet the musicians. Call 909-795-4960 for more info.

Fri, Dec 20, 7 PM. Calimesa Seventh-day Adventist Church, 391 Myrtlewood Dr., Calimesa.

HARMONIZERS CHORALE December 8, 2019 @ 3:00 pm, First Presbyterian Church, 515 E Kimball Ave. $10 donation. The Harmonizers Chorale presents “Light Your Way to Christmas.”

GUEST MUSIC Sunday, December 8 @ 7:45 AM. Calvary Chapel Moreno Valley, 28010 Ironwood Ave, Moreno Valley.

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$10 donations may be made at the door

ing personal responsibility and not enabling the person who has mental illness. I now feel personally...useful.

The self-care skills are so important because we care so much for others that we sometimes forget about ourselves, so it was a great class," said Keneally.

Keneally has also learned from experience: a sexual abuse survivor, Keneally works with the Center Against Sexual Abuse (CASA) as well as taking classes at NAMI. "I share my story now, to empower others. I am a sexual abuse survivor, and I work with CASA as an advocate. I can tell you from my past abuse and my life history that working with CASA and doing this kind of work is a calling." Some would say that it's a calling of the highest order, but Keneally sees it as her mission.

"I am an Advocate at CASA, so I do many crisis interventions, working closely with the police. I had to be trained to do that kind of work, and so this NAMI class will help further my career." Keneally is working towards the day when she can become a certified Human Trafficking Caseworker with CASA, and she knows these NAMI courses will help further that career. "We learned so much in this class that I want to take the second class as well, so that I can truly retain the information."

NAMI invites any interested parties to come visit them at their 38th Annual Christmas Party, December 18 from 11am to 1:30 at the Hemet United Methodist Church, 520 Buena Vista Street. Those interested can call 951 765-1850 or visit https://namichristmas2019. eventbrite.com For further information on NAMI, to donate or take courses, please visit https:// namimtsanjacinto.org/

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COMMUNITY BRIEFS

Hemet Valley Art Gallery, 144 N Harvard St. $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. Call (951) 927-2556.

GIG ALERT!

Sat, December 7, 6 – 10 PM Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #1439, 188 W Main St., SJ.

THE GATHERING

City of Hemet Council Meeting. Hemet City Council Chambers 450 E. Latham Hemet.

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, Dec 14, 8 – 9 AM. JC Penney, 2200 W Florida Ave.

BOOK CLUB DRAGONFLY SISTERS

“Redefining MOTHER” with Selina Davis - Space is limited … Save your seat in circle for this transformational experience that will uplift, inspire and empower you. Sat, Dec 7, 1:00 – 3:30 PM 4485 Thornbush Dr, Hemet.

Mon, Dec 9, 6 – 8 PM American Village Homeowners Association, 1400 Freedom Way, San Jacinto.

BOOK: The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek.

34TH ANNUAL TINSEL TRIATHLON

RIBBON CUTTING AT IMAGINE SCHOOLS

Sunday December 8 from 7:00 am – 12:00 pm, West Valley High School, 3401 Mustang Way. $40- $55 per person. Pre-reg & registration opens at 7 am, race starts prompt at 9 am. Day of race registration available.

Packet pickup is day of. Chip Timing – 3 split times for triathlon. 5K Run, 12 Mile Bike, 150 Meter Swim. Register at www. active.com

GARDEN WORKSHOP: MAKING SUCCULENT WREATHS

Tuesday December 10 from 6:30 pm, Valley-Wide Recreation, 901 W Esplanade Ave. Free workshop. Valley Beautiful Garden Club hosts a special workshop, “Making Seasonal Wreaths.” Meeting in Modular Building 1 (951) 719-9868.

HEMET WEST

Cribbage - Monday, December 9 & 13, from 1 PM – 3 PM. Living Center, Library, 5001 W Florida Ave, Hemet.

COMPANY CHRISTMAS PARTIES

Sun, Dec 7, 5:30 – 10:30 PM. Derby's Bar & Grill, 2860 W Florida Ave Suite B, Hemet.

Book a free (or private, call for pricing) Christmas party with karaoke, DJ dance, pool table & corn hole party with us at Derby's! Call 951-652-2440 for booking.

VALLEY-WIDE RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT

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.

901 West Esplanade Avenue, San Jacinto. Wed., Dec. 11 from 7 PM - 8 PM.

HEMET - SAN JACINTO GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY

Thursday, December 5, 3:30 pm. Holiday Potluck and Choral Singers (Meeting), 300 E Latham, Hemet. Upstairs Conference Room.

Bring a dish to share, your own table setting (plate and sliverware) we will provide drinks.

Come listen to festive holiday music.

HEMET CITY COUNCIL

Dec. 10, 2019, 7 PM - 9 PM. http://www.cityofhemet.org.

Tue, Dec 10, 10 – 11 AM Imagine Schools Hemet, 42655 E Florida Ave, Hemet.

WOMEN'S GOLF BOARD MEETING

Tue, Dec 10, 9 – 10 AM Living Center, 5001 W Florida Ave, Hemet.

DECEMBER HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS AROUND THE WORLD IN HEMET

Thu, Dec 12, 10 AM Inter Valley Health Plan, Medicare Information & Vitality Center, 214 E Stetson Ave. Come to this enlightening and fun presentation to learn about the 9 major cultural/religious celebrations that occur during the festive month of December.

WIDOWED PERSONS ACTIVITIES CLUB

Thursdays, Dec 12, Jan 9 & Feb 13 @ 1:30 PM Hemet City-James Simpson Memorial, 305 E Devonshire Ave. 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.

JOSEPH L. GALLETTA AWARDS

As special as Dr. Joseph L. Galletta was, his spirit and dedication to the field of recovery lives on through the work of others.

Thu, Dec 12, 12 – 2 PM Hemet Valley Recovery Center, 371 N Weston Pl, Hemet

ADVISORS BREAKFAST

This is our bi-annual board members & advisors meeting.

Open to all board members & troop advisors. RSVP here “Go” NLT 1 DECEMBER 2019!!!! Post will provide up to $10 towards your meal. This meeting is NOT for Explorers - adults only.

Sat, December 14, 8:30 AM El Jalapeño, 3300, 199 N State St # 102, Hemet.

MAKING SUCCULENT WREATHS FREE WORKSHOP

Learn several ways to make a succulent wreath for the holidays, and all year long. Wreaths can be hung or displayed encircling a candle for a festive holiday gathering. Just call or email Valley Beautiful Garden

Club President, Katherine Botts, for more information: 951-7199868 or katherinebotts@gmail. com. Tue, Dec 10, 6:30 – 8:30 PM. Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District - REGIONAL PARK, 901 W Esplanade Ave, San Jacinto.

FAMILY FRIDAY: THE GRINCH

$18 ONLINE $22 AT THE DOOR Duration: 1.5HRS Includes: 16 x 20 Canvas, Guided Step by Step Tutorial Instructions, Apron, Brushes, and Easel. Age: 8+ Fri, Dec 13, 6:30 – 8:30 PM. Paintology, 4240 E Florida Ave, Hemet.

THEME-INSPIRED ROBOTICS WORKSHOPS

If you're looking for cutting-edge STEM classes for your child, turn to Sylvan. Our exciting and engaging activities help kids learn critical skills for the future.

Sat, Dec 14, 9:30 – 11:30 AM Sylvan Learning of Hemet, 1505 W Florida Ave Ste. A.

34TH ANNUAL TINSEL TRIATHLON & 5K RUN

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.

Info: 951-652-3211. Dec. 10, 2019 from 5:30 PM - 7 PM.

CALIFORNIA RETIRED TEACHERS ASSOCIATION

Division 33 will hold a holiday luncheon meeting on Tuesday, December 10, 11:30-1:45 p.m. Tuesday at the Seven Hills Members Club in the Seven Hills Community, 5030 Jacaranda Way, Hemet. Lunch is free for first-time attendees.

Guest speaker will be California State CalRTA President, Dr. Jim Mahoney. For reservations, call 951-925-7001 or 951-288-1462.

Information: Go to div33.calrta. org, find us on Facebook at calrtadivision33 or email calrtadivision33@gmail.com.

BIRDS OF PREY OF THE SAN JACINTO VALLEY

Monday, December 9, 2019 from 7:00 - 8:30 PM. Doors open at 6:30 pm Hemet Heritage Foundation/Hemet Museum Meeting & Program "Birds of Prey of the San Jacinto Valley" by Sandy Kasper, Retired Teacher & Hemet Heritage Foundation Board member.

At: Diamond Valley Middle School Library, 291 W. Chambers St.

VALLE VISTA, WINCHESTER & MORENO VALLEY Ice Princess Sip & Paint - Sat, Dec 6, 7 – 9 PM Jolly Deer Juice & Paint - Sat, Dec 7, 3 – 5 PM. Peaches & Cream Sip & Paint - Sat, Dec 7, 7 – 9 PM Make new friends. Hear good music. Sip some wine and create something beautiful. All attendees will receive instructions to create a masterpiece. No experience needed. All art supplies will be provided. Each class can last up to 2.5 hours. You are allowed to bring appetizers and beverages. Doors will open 10 minutes before show time. Seats and tables are limited. If you are 15 minutes or more late, you forfeit your seat. There are No-Sit Ins (watching during the class): Be prepared to have an unfor-

gettable experience. Tickets are non-refundable.

Phearless Art Studio, 22455 Alessandro Blvd, Moreno Valley.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

Lower Level Center Court, Free Admission. Little ones can wear their favorite Christmas pajama and enjoy a tasty breakfast on us!

December 7, 2019 at 9 AM Moreno Valley Mall, 22500 Town Cir, Moreno Valley

HOLIDAY GINGERBREAD HOUSE NIGHT

$3 per person. Advance registration required. Tis’ the season for making Gingerbread Houses!

Bring the whole family for a fun filled evening. We will be serving hot cocoa and cookies and we

June 19, 1938 - November 24, 2019 Sheila Mae Terrell, 81 of Hemet, California passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2019, at The Village in Hemet, California.

She was born on Sunday, June 19, 1938 in Newark,NewJersey. ShewasthedaughterofthelateWilliam Andrew and Marion Emma (Nawrath) McDowell. Sheila was a teacher’s aide for 25 years and loved working with children. She was preceded in death by her husband Ernon Ralph Terrell Jr to whom she was married to for 60 years. She was a member of the Bible Fellowship Church. She was a longtime member of the TOPS organization here in Hemet.

She is survived by her children, William M. Terrell (Arlene), Lisa Terrell (Mark Moya), Kris Bailey, 9 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

A funeral and memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, December 11th at Bible Fellowship Church located at 26835 Columbia Avenue Hemet, California 92544.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.miller-jones.com.

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Robert “Bobby” Harry Carlson Passed away on November 12, 2019 Robert “Bobby” Harry Carlson age 84 went to his heavenly home on Nov. 12, 2019, surrounded by family. Born to Carl “C.O.” and Frannie (Sheld) Carlson in Hemet, CA. He grew up in the Tucalote area east of Lake Skinner and on the Vail Ranch in Long Valley (Wine Country) attending Hyatt and Alamos one-room schools. He loved hot rods, racing, the outdoors, fishing and hunting - especially in the High Sierras with family. Bobby was an active member of St. John’s Lutheran Church and loved attending their monthly breakfasts.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Gloria. Two sons: Robert (Mary) and Michael (Denise) and daughter: Tina Dunagan (Mark); six grandchildren: Brian Namniek (Sara), Melissa, Timothy Carlson, Christopher, Colton Dunagan and Kortney Jonczyk (Karl); three great-grandchildren: Karson, Khloe, Karter Jonczyk; brother: Glenn “Herk” Carlson (Wanda), sisters: Jesse “Vi” Carlson, Alice Vukasonic, Janella Battles (Steve).

Everyone who knew him will miss his great company, kind heart, jokes, and wild stories.

A memorial will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Church located at 26410 Columbia St, Hemet, Ca 92544 on December 15th at 2 pm.

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make that a Blue Christmas day on a Silent Night.

And just when our “guy” thinks he’s got it all figured out, he hears, We Three Kings Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree with Silver Bells. Now he has a gigantic headache.

Personally, I love this time of year, even with all its various traditions, numerous worldly customs, and diverse songs. I actually

think that’s part of the appeal of this unique season - having all this variation wrapped up in one holiday offers a multitude of avenues for people to “taste and see that the Lord is good.” Because the truth is, this amazing holiday (holy day) wouldn’t exist without God so loving the world that He sent His Son! What an incredible gift and, boy oh boy, did God ever throw an “out-of-this-world” birthday party!

The Biblical Christmas

BIBLE TRIVIA ANSWERS 1) Neither 2) Isaiah 3) Augustus

4) 6th 5) Simeon 6) Bethlehem

BIBLE WORLD ANSWERS

story tells of angels - multitudes of them - descending on shepherds watching their sheep one dark night.

Apparently, these angelic beings scared the daylights out of the herdsmen, but our lead angel, being the perfect host, played the Dr. Phil role and talked them off the cliff as gazillions of other angels celebrated into the night.

And now, back to our space guest who has worked his way down to the west end of the mall, into yet another store, but this time he hears, “Come on ring those bells, light the Christmas tree; Jesus is the King, born for you and me!” That’s different, he thinks, just as “Hark! the herald angels sing, glory to the newborn King!” gently glides over the Christmas shoppers and finally “Joy to the world, the Lord has come; let earth receive her King” finishes up our visitors trek. Those three songs pretty much sum up the reason for the season!

Our Mars Man now ‘gets it’ and leaves the mall a happy traveler!

We can wrap (pun intended) this all up with a well-known quote from that well-beloved and infamous Mr. Grinch: “Maybe Christmas doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas perhaps, means a little bit more!” Ah yes, well said Mr. Grinch. It certainly does!

Pastors Bob and Susan Beckett pastor The Dwelling Place City Church at 27100 Girard Street in Hemet. For more information visit them at: www.dpcitychurch.com

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Dems say they’re all in on impeachment probe AP NEWS | CONTRIBUTED

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ouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi had a simple question for fellow Democrats behind closed doors Wednesday, addressing them as the Judiciary Committee considered articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump in an initial hearing that erupted in sharply partisan exchanges.

“Are you ready?” she asked rank-and-file lawmakers.

The answer was a resounding yes.

The Democrats also gave a standing ovation to Rep. Adam Schiff, whose Intelligence Committee report cataloged potential grounds for impeachment, overwhelmingly indicating they want to continue to press the inquiry rather than slow its advance or call a halt for fear of political costs in next year’s congressional elections.

The meeting was described by people familiar with it, who were unauthorized to discuss it by name and were granted anonymity.

Pelosi, once reluctant to engage in a strictly party-line impeachment proceeding,

is now leading colleagues to a likely partisan vote after a House investigation found that Trump seriously misused the power of his office to seek foreign interference in the U.S. election and then obstructed Congress in its efforts to investigate.

Support for the impeachment effort was vigorous in the Democrats’ private meeting, though voting to remove Trump could come hard for some lawmakers in regions where the president has substantial backing.

Meanwhile, Trump’s team fanned out across the Capitol with Vice President Mike Pence meeting with House Republicans and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell gathering GOP lawmakers from his chamber with White House officials to prepare for what could be the first presidential impeachment trial in a generation.

Some of those from the White House still believe the unpopularity of impeachment in areas where Trump is popular will prevent a vote in the House. That seems unlikely.

Elsewhere at the Capitol,

Republicans at the Judiciary Committee hearing protested the proceedings as unfair, the dredging up of unfounded allegations as part of an effort to undo the 2016 election and remove Trump from office.

“You just don’t like the guy,” said Rep. Doug Collins of Georgia, the top Republican on the panel. He called the proceedings a “disgrace” and a “sham.”

Trump, attending a NATO meeting in London called the hearing a “joke” and doubted many people would watch “because it’s going to be boring.”

Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., had a different view as he gaveled open the session.

The matter is serious and “the facts before us are undisputed,” he declared.

Pelosi has said no decision has been made on whether there will be a House vote on impeaching Trump. But a vote by Christmas appears increasingly likely with the release of the 300-page report

by Democrats on the Intelligence Committee that found “serious misconduct” by the president.

At the heart of the inquiry is Trump’s July 25 phone call asking Ukraine for a “favor,” to investigate rival Democrats including Joe Biden. Trump at the time was withholding $400 million in military aid from the ally, which faced an aggressive Russia on its border.

Nadler said the phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy wasn’t the first time Trump sought a foreign power to influence American elections, noting Russian interference in 2016.

“We cannot wait for the election to address the present crisis,” Nadler said. “The president has shown us his pattern of conduct. If we do not act to hold him in check, now, President Trump will almost certainly try again to solicit interference in the election for his personal political gain.”

White House Counsel Pat Cipollone, who has declined for now to participate in the House proceedings, relayed that Trump sees no need for a Senate trial but is eager to have his say.

Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., said, “He feels like he has had no opportunity to tell his side

of the story.”

Trump lambastes the impeachment probe daily and proclaims his innocence of any wrongdoing at length, but he has declined to testify before House hearings.

At Wednesday’s session, three legal experts called by Democrats said impeachment was merited.

Noah Feldman, a Harvard Law School professor, said he considered it clear that the president’s conduct met the definition of “high crimes and misdemeanors.” Pamela Karlan, a Stanford Law School professor and former Obama administration Justice Department official, said the president’s action constituted an especially serious abuse of power “because it undermines democracy itself.”

“If what we’re talking about is not impeachable,” said Michael Gerhardt, a University of North Carolina law professor, “then nothing is impeachable.”

The only Republican witness, Jonathan Turley, a law professor at George Washington University, dissented.

He said the Democrats were bringing a “slipshod im-

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fter months of denying culpability and insisting he was the target of a politically motivated prosecution, Rep. Duncan Hunter, R- Alpine, pleaded guilty on December 3, 2019 to a federal charge of conspiracy to misuse campaign funds for personal use.

Hunter, whose congressional district includes southwestern Riverside County, faces a possible five-year prison term and a $250,000 fine when he is sentenced March 17.

Following the short change-of-plea hearing at San Diego federal court, Hunter made a brief statement to reporters, saying, “I failed to monitor and account for my campaign spending. I made mistakes and that was what today was all about.”

The congressman said in a television interview Monday that he was taking the plea deal for the sake of his three children. His wife, his former campaign treasurer, previ-

ously admitted her role in the campaign finance scandal.

Hunter, who had planned to seek another term in the November 2020 election, also indicated in the interview with KUSI that he would step down, while stressing that it’s important to keep the seat in Republican hands. Hunter said his office ``would remain open’’ and that there would be a “seamless transition to whoever takes this seat next.”

The 42-year-old former Marine was indicted along with his wife on five dozen criminal counts, including wire fraud, conspiracy and falsification of records, and was facing a Jan. 22 trial date.

Margaret Hunter, 44, pleaded guilty in June to a conspiracy charge and agreed to work with prosecutors on the case. She faces up to five years in federal custody and a fine of up to $250,000 when she is sentenced in April.

Hunter told KUSI that while he expects to spend time in custody, he hopes that his wife will not be in-

carcerated as “I think my kids need a mom in the home.”

Prosecutors said Hunter and his wife went on expensive family trips and made scores of other improper personal purchases over the course of six years. Supposedly campaign-related events were planned around their family vacations in order to justify the expenses, prosecutors said.

It was also alleged that Hunter used campaign funds to pursue extramarital affairs and repeatedly used campaign credit cards or sought reimbursement for expenses that included resort hotel rooms, airfare, a skiing trip and Uber rides to and from the homes of five women with whom he had “intimate relationships.”

“This is a sad day for the city of San Diego,’’ prosecutor Phillip Halpern told reporters while detailing Hunter’s accomplishments in politics and the military. “It is for this reason that the government takes little pleasure in today’s announcement. Yet, it is the

very foundation of our system of law that no one, no one is above it.”

Halpern said the government would seek at least one year in prison for Hunter when he is sentenced.

“Rather than re-election, Mr. Hunter now faces resignation, disgrace and imprisonment,” the prosecutor said.

Hunter had repeatedly maintained his innocence and accused the U.S. Attorney’s Office of a politically motivated prosecution. He maintained that two prosecutors on the case attended a La Jolla campaign event for then- Democratic presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton in 2015, then indicted him two months before the 2018 election due to his public endorsement of Donald Trump.

Hunter was re-elected last November with 51.7% of the vote in the 50th Congressional District, despite being indicted three months prior.

He was first elected in 2008, succeeding his father, who held the congressional seat for 28 years.

peachment” case against the president, but he didn’t excuse Trump’s behavior.

“It is not wrong because President Trump is right,” Turley said. “A case for impeachment could be made, but it cannot be made on this record.”

New telephone records released with the House committee report deepened Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani’s known involvement in what House investigators call the “scheme,” Asked about that, Trump told reporters he doesn’t know why Giuliani was calling the White House Office of Management and Budget, which was withholding $400 million in military aid to Ukraine.

“You have to ask him,” Trump said. “Sounds like something that’s not so complicated. ... No big deal.”

Based on two months of investigation sparked by a still-anonymous government whistleblower’s complaint, the Intelligence Committee’s Trump-Ukraine Impeachment Inquiry Report relies

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The HSJ Chronicle welcomes opinions from its readers. We like difference of opinion based on facts, beliefs and reality. We promise to edit your opinion pieces based solely on spacial constraints. While we have allowed the following piece of polemic, we ask that, in the future, your contributions steer clear of any attacks on persons or organizations, and that any facts and figures be backed by citations whenever possible.

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The view from the left...

“Time and Change” Dear Readers, I’ve had the privilege of living 77 years. I’ve seen a lot of changes over the years, some good, some not so good. Of course it’s largely a matter of perception, of how we look at things. Is your glass half full or half empty? Is the liquid in your glass water or fine wine?

Is the glass big or small?

We had ordered pies from a popular local restaurant for Thanksgiving and went down to pick them up about 10:00 am Thursday morning. I was surprised at the number of people out shopping on Thanksgiving morning which made me realize how many people were working on Thanksgiving instead of spending time with family. Of course we have all heard the advertising about “Black Friday” starting early on Thursday. I’m old enough to remember when only gas stations and pharmacies were open on holidays. Limitations called “blue laws” were written into law in most states. Blue laws originated in colonial days and prohibited work on Sundays. To avoid conflicting with the first amendment of our Constitution some states rewrote the law to allow closing stores a different day of the week. A popular Jewish store closed on Saturday instead. Family time was protected.

We live in a different world today: so many things are different. Technology is rapidly changing our lives. The genie is out of the bottle. It’s almost impossible to put toothpaste back in the tube. Perhaps Robert Frost said it best in his poem “The Road Not Taken when he said “Yet knowing how way leads on to way I doubted if I should ever come back.”

I wonder whether we should go back to “earmarks”.

Congress started to eliminate them in 2007 and then banned them in 2011. It was about that time that politicians stopped compromising. Perhaps the “my road for your bridge” while wasting a little money allowed meaningful compromise to begin.

Many of the changes over the years most of us embrace. Equal treatment, equal opportunity for all regardless of color, ethnicity, orientation etc. is a good thing. While not 100% there, thanks to Democrats, we are getting close. Affordable health care for all is coming if we give control of both houses of congress and the presidency to Democrats. We still have places to go, things to do. Voting rights must be better protected in all states. Our veterans and our seniors must be better protected. Climate change must be addressed quickly. Progress has been stalled for three years but we can change that at the voting booth next year.

Dick Gale, President of the Democrats of Hemet – San Jacinto

On the Right with Robin Lowe Dear Readers, As President of the California Federation of Republican Women of Hemet-San Jacinto, I would like to remind everyone that we are “dark” in December.

We will take up our meetings and issues again, in January The cost for our luncheon is $15. If you’d like to learn more about the organization, please see our website Hemet/San Jacinto Valley RWF (California Federation of Republican...

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 Republicans 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 at the Elks Lodge 1740 at 1305 W. Florida on December 9. Tom is well-known to Hemet-San Jacinto residents as an honest businessman and a leader in our community. We are privileged to have Tom’s leadership.

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 our website https://www.ccr-gop.com Also, I believe that I speak for all Republicans when I say that we are looking forward to the 2020 election and to reelecting our current President.

With undeserved attacks coming from all directions, your vote is more vital than ever. With freedom threatened from within, we cannot allow those who have flagrantly abused their power to gain an even stronger foothold in America. Vote as if the future of your country depended on it...because it does.

Mrs. Robin Lowe, former Mayor of Hemet

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ecent weather brought snowcapped mountains as part of our landscape. Look to the north or look to the east, we see white, shining, glorious mountain tops, glistening in the sunlight, holding us in awe of the Almighty, who created such magnificent visual effect. Everyone who sees all that snow, spontaneously exclaims, “Oh, how beautiful!” How beautiful, indeed!

But let me show you the ugly side of this beauty.

This Thanksgiving was marred with rain and snow throughout California. My business was closed, so I decided to enjoy my day with some light traveling, with some leisurely breakfast at a local restaurant, and a quick run to Apple Valley with part of my family to finish some paperwork and then join the rest of the family for a wonderful Turkey dinner.

Newscasters were talking about freeway closures and the need for water, food, and blankets if one were to travel through the snow-covered roads, in case one was caught in such a situation. I scoffed at the suggestion. Who in Southern California needs to take such precautions?! We have everything in control.

As we traveled through the Cajon Pass, we saw heavy snow falling on our car. It was an amazing experience to be in a snowstorm for the first time in our lives. My kids were full of excitement as we marveled at the cotton candy like texture, at the size of snow pieces that were falling, there were no snowflakes like we see in the fairy tale stories.

We tried to capture them as we drove up the mountain, grabbed all the snow that collected on the windshield and mirrors, even ate some as a special treat. It tasted like water, to our amazement, and

gave a bite to our tongues.

People were stopping on the side of the freeway to play with the snow, make snowballs, and run through the piles and piles of snow that were falling from the sky.

Great fun was being had by all!

We even stopped at a Starbucks, bought hot chocolate and coffee, and sat in the snowstorm for a while, just enjoying yards and yards of Global Warming falling down all around us.

After finishing my paperwork, we headed back to Hemet. I swear to you, I heard ominous music playing in the air. There was heavy traffic, as was expected. I mean, traffic is our life.

We live in traffic jams, so that was no big deal. We were moving at a slow speed, but we were moving, nevertheless. I knew that as soon as we made our way down the mountain, it will be back to flying speed.

Boy, was I wrong this time!

Snow covered so much of the road that they had to use snowplows to clear the lanes.

Snowplows meant we had to pause until they were done.

There were periods of rain that followed snow, which turned the snow into slush.

Roads were obviously slippery, which lead to jackknifing of big rigs and cars running into other cars. As we know, there are some people who don’t have the necessary patience to deal with such situations, so they try to push their way through. Well, you can all guess the result.

Freeway was completely closed, and we were at a standstill. We couldn’t back out, or exit anywhere, because we were surrounded by the mountains. We had only one way to go and that

was closed.

Emergency crews, police, firemen, they all worked diligently to clear the freeway, but they weren’t miracle workers. They could only do so much.

We crawled at a glacial speed. We moved 50 feet and then waited 40 minutes.

Moved another 40 feet and waited another 30 minutes.

We were practically sitting in a parking lot. People would turn their cars off, get outside and walk around, some were even walking their dogs. One guy was playing baseball with the snowballs he was making from ice collected on top of his car. We were practically being buried in the snow; there was so much of it coming down.

What started out a miracle dream, turned into a huge nightmare. Hours and hours passed. I cursed myself for not listening to the advice of those newscasters about having water and food. Kids were getting hungry, then very hungry, then starving— ON THANKSGIVING— while the rest of the family was feasting like there is no tomorrow. Then the inevitable happened: the dreaded call to nature.

With thousands and thousand of cars around us, with lights shining directly on us, with knee deep snow making it impossible to walk even five feet away from the car, we had to go. Other people were in the same dilemma. When we reached a bursting point, we just had no choice but to relent. We used the front of the car in one instance, shielded my son with an umbrella in another instance, and used the two doors of the car as a makeshift outhouse

for myself. We marked the territory, we created the legendary yellow snow, but we also broke the ice for other people as well. Soon, we could see others coming out and enjoying the go. Everyone had to go after ten long hours of sitting in that pile of…(the s-word).

The road was so slippery that my car started moving even though my breaks were fully engaged. I had to take drastic measures to keep myself from running into the car in front of me.

Inch by inch, we moved forward. First one lane, then the next one, and so on. We moved slowly, covering onetenth of a mile every hour.

Five lanes became four, four became three, three became two, until there was only one lane. Then we started moving steadily, but we could only drive at a very low speed, with the fear of our car careening out of control.

It took us close to twelve hours to go from one end of Cajon Pass to the other.

We made it home only after midnight, when a truly Black Friday had started for us. We missed our Thanksgiving Dinner, missed the whole family gathering, missed any chance to even eating Turkey.

We had to settle for the only fast food we found open at that hour, the McDonald’s in Beaumont. I am telling you, a Big Mac has never tasted so good as the one I ate at the end of our ordeal.

I hate snow. There is nothing beautiful about snow. As far as I am concerned, if I never see snow again in my life, I’ll be so happy.

THE LOWRY’S COLUMN

The Check-the-Box Impeachment

RICH LOWRY | COLUMNIST

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ancy Pelosi said she undertook impeachment “prayerfully,” and apparently what she was praying was that she could get it over with as soon as possible.

The House is preparing to send a flagrantly incomplete factual record to the Senate as the basis of an effort to remove a sitting president for the first time in our history.

Pelosi has affected a posture of heavy-heartedness since the outset of the process, saying that “there’s no joy in this” and urging a somber spirit as Democrats pursue the facts wherever they may take them -- so long as that’s not too far into an election year.

In substantive terms, the Democrats had a good set of public hearings before Adam Schiff’s intelligence committee in recent weeks -- with one gaping hole. They didn’t have anyone with first-hand knowledge of Trump’s directives on Ukraine or his state of mind. The closest was EU ambassador Gordon Sondland, who, still, could only “presume” a quid pro quo over the defense aid.

There are people who

probably don’t have to presume, and Sondland named some of them: Trump’s personal counsel Rudy Giuliani, acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney, Vice President Mike Pence and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. They all were closer to this than Sondland, yet Democrats are happy to make the guy from the outer bounds of the inner circle their “star witness” and forgo the inner circle. To get the more central witnesses requires litigation since they all have at least colorable claims of privilege. The Democrats don’t want to wait for the courts.

The minimum requirement of a historic impeachment case, only the fourth in our history, would seem to be a complete account of the facts. Schiff used to say as much: “We have to flesh out all of the facts for the American people. The seriousness of the matter and the danger to our country demands nothing less.” Now, the seriousness and the danger are demanding that Democrats rush things along so the president can be impeached by the end of the year.

No matter how often Democrats say, “Let’s hon-

or the Constitution,” their actions say, “Let’s check the box.”

Democrats have had the difficulty from the beginning of trying to build an edifice of impeachment and removal atop the narrow foundation of the Ukraine episode, and now they aren’t even going to finish the edifice, content with what they could complete in a two-month investigation largely reliant on the testimony of people who weren’t around for the main events (former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch) or were out of the loop (former Trump Russia adviser Fiona Hill).

With every day that passes it becomes a little more absurd to say Tr u mp should be impeached and removed when t h e public can make its own verdict in the election. Be-

sides, Democrats know that impeachment is going nowhere in the Senate, so why bother locking down the case to make it worthy of the gravity of the process?

They might as well go with what they have, a partisan impeachment pursued on a political timetable. During Bill Clinton’s impeachment, it was his defenders who were saying, “Let’s move on.”

Now, it’s Trump’s pursuers, who prayerfully and sorrowfully want to get impeachment over with.

Rich Lowry is editor of the National Review.

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inter is here early this year.

Usually here, in Southern California, we do not see snow or rain until middle to late January. The forecast is for more of the same.

It appears this is a similar story in major areas of the U.S. Will this year bring us a white Christmas?

Starting this week, the Institute of Supply Management (ISM) Manufacturing Index released their November reading.

This is a good leading economic indicator (LEI) of the economy and helps gauge changes in the business cycle. Changes in this index are highly correlated to changes to the gross domestic product (GDP).

It is the difference between new orders and inventories which is a good measure for future production. The market was expecting an increase over October’s reading of 48.3. Anything below 50 is believed to indicate the US economy is in a contraction and if over 50 reflects the economy is in expansion. For the fourth month in a row the number came in below 50 and surprising Wall Street came in below October’s reading at 48.1. This is near the low of 47.8 in September.

New Orders Index read 47.2 in November, a decrease of 1.9 when compared to 49.1 in October. This reflects a higher rate of contraction for the fourth straight month. There are

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them,” according to a sentencing memorandum submitted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

The defendant prepared close to 400 returns in which

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heavily on testimony from current and former U.S. officials who defied White House orders and appeared.

Trump “sought to undermine the integrity of the U.S. presidential election process, and endangered U.S. national security,” the committee report says. When Congress began investigating, it adds, Trump obstructed the investigation like no other president in history.

six top industry sectors and of those, five contracted and only one expanded from the October performance.

Other Manufacturing Indices (OMI) reporting a slowing trend include Employment, Inventories, Customer’s Inventories, Backlog of Orders and New Export Orders. Rising Manufacturing Indices include Production, Supplier Deliveries, Prices, and Imports. There are no indices expanding at this time.

Economic forecasts for 4th quarter performance surged in November to 1.7%. After this report, forecasts dropped to 1.3%. Economists are debating if this is the bottom and if in future months this will be reversed both in the U.S. and globally.

With the Federal Reserve lowering rates mid-cycle labeled as an adjustment, the economy is expected to turn upward in coming months. It is also argued that the Fed did too little too late.

Others argue that the trade tariffs have impacted the economy and the economy can’t move forward until this dispute is resolved. Reviewing the corporate earnings, most companies have lowered expectations and have seen results come in above them. This is a case of, “not as bad as expected.”

There is more data to come and most expectations are that 2019 will end strong. December is historically known for its strong performance. We will

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Winter is Here ANDREW F. KOTYUK | COLUMNIST

EDITORIAL & OPINION

Reflections on the Impeachment Inquiry The letters below were addressed to the New York Times Newspaper Editor and reflect a discussion about not sending the impeachment charges to the Senate right away, expanding the charges beyond Ukraine, basic civics and Atticus Finch. All of the letters were published on December 3 of this year in the opinion section of the New York Times Newspaper.

To the Editor:

have to wait and see how this quarter plays out and what the reports show us through this month and in January for the 4th quarter. This is a different winter.

Stay prepared and on your toes.

If you have questions on a particular company or investment and would 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 please email me afkotyuk@alpha-wealth.com.

he claimed clients earned income from Schedule C sole proprietorships, working as independent hairstylists or in other self-employed capacities, but in many instances, the subjects were not employed at all, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

In other cases, Reed created ``phantom business income or losses and claimed false dependents on clients’ tax returns,’’ generating refunds to which the recipients were not entitled, according to the federal government.

Reed, who charged be-

tween $350 and $1,350 per client for his services, never signed the returns he prepared, prosecutors said.

In addition to prison time, Wright ordered the defendant to pay the full amount of losses to the government in restitution.

Republicans defended the president in a 123-page rebuttal claiming Trump never intended to pressure Ukraine when he asked for a “favor” — investigations of Democrats and Biden and his son.

They say the military aid the White House was withholding was not being used as leverage, as Democrats claim — and besides, the money was ultimately released, although only after a congressional outcry.

Democrats once hoped to sway Republicans to consid-

er Trump’s removal, but they are now facing an ever-hardening partisan split over the swift-moving proceedings that are dividing Congress and the country.

While liberal Democrats are pushing the party to go further and incorporate the findings from former special counsel Robert Mueller’s report on Russian interference in the 2016 election and other actions by Trump, more centrist and moderate Democrats prefer to stick with the Ukraine matter as a simpler

narrative that Americans understand.

Democrats could begin drafting articles of impeachment in a matter of days, with a Judiciary Committee vote next week. The full House could vote by Christmas.

Then the matter would move to the Senate for a trial in 2020.

Associated Press writers Zeke Miller, Alan Fram, Andrew Taylor, Colleen Long, Eric Tucker and Jill Colvin contributed to this report.

CURIOUS QUESTION

Saving the Environment

Here’s an interesting idea for Democrats to ponder: Suppose President Trump is impeached and then Nancy Pelosi does not immediately send the case to the Senate, but instead declares that it would be wrong to hold a trial in the heat of an election year, and that it could be picked up later.

Of course, Mr. Trump would yell bloody murder about his “right” to a speedy trial, but this is a political not a criminal matter, and no such right exists. Besides, didn’t Mitch McConnell invoke the same in the Merrick Garland case?

This would leave Mr. Trump twisting in the wind while the Dems pursued their winning kitchen table agenda. Of course, a Democratic victory would make the case moot, while a Democratic defeat would leave the option open to try to remove him.

Jay Schleifer Wellington, Fla. To the Editor: Those of us who believe that it is essential to hold President Trump accountable must hope that the leadership of the House of Representatives does not limit the articles of impeachment against President Trump to the current Ukraine issues. Although the acts of the president with respect to Ukraine are sufficient to warrant his removal from office, limiting the scope of removal proceedings to those issues ignores his egregious behavior in many other areas.

During his presidential campaign he bribed two women who have said he had affairs with them; his personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, went to prison for this. He attempted to use his powers as president to fire the independent counsel, Robert Mueller, and halt his investigations into Trump campaign contacts with people associated with Russian intelligence.

If the public is ever to fully appreciate the damage done by Mr. Trump’s treasonous and demented behavior, all these issues must be included in the Senate trial.

Russell A. Simpson Laredo, Tex. The writer is a retired attorney and a former assistant dean of Harvard Law School.

To the Editor: I’ve been following the impeachment inquiry and news closely, and I’ve realized that there’s something drastically important that has been largely ignored.

Last week the “PBS NewsHour” reported that surveys show that three-quarters of Americans can’t name the three branches of government, while a full one-third can’t name even one of these branches!

So when the Democrats talk about the Constitution and abuse of power, they really need simultaneously to be giving basic civics lessons. Clearly many of the more than 40 percent of Americans who think what President Trump’s been doing is O.K. just don’t know what he’s supposed to be doing and not doing.

The Democrats need to talk about this openly, in understandable words and often.

Dorothy J. Solinger Irvine, Calif.

The writer is professor emerita of political science at the University of California, Irvine.

To the Editor: Many have remarked that impeaching the president is a vain exercise given the unlikelihood of conviction in the Senate. An effective argument to the contrary is offered by Atticus Finch, the small-town Alabama lawyer in Harper Lee’s “To Kill a Mockingbird,” when he explains to his daughter, Scout, why he has agreed to defend a black man wrongly accused of rape — by all accounts a hopeless cause: “If I didn’t I couldn’t hold up my head in town, I couldn’t represent this county in the legislature, I couldn’t even tell you or Jem not to do something again.”

Kenneth S. Calhoon Eugene, Ore.

POLITICAL CARTOONS

NANCY ELLER | COLUMNIST

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et’s see if I have a grip on saving the environment.

Due to plastic bags polluting the environment and causing damage to sea life, we Californians have to take our own bags to stores selling food. If you forget your bags when shopping at a food market you may purchase a bag for a dime. But that bag is made of what?

PLASTIC! But if you

purchase products from merchants not selling food, your purchases are put in a plastic bag.

DUH! Dine in restaurants can no longer automatically give you a plastic straw because they, too, are damaging the sea life and polluting the environment. But drivethrough restaurants can still provide you with a plastic straw. Now which eating out scenario is most likely not to dispose of its drink cup and straw properly? The

drive-through, right? So what’s the point here?

Add in the disposal of cigarette butts!

BUT ——The homeless are not contributing to polluting the environment? What about the attracting and breeding of rodents as in RATS? No pollution or danger to have human feces and urine on streets? None whatsoever in hypodermic needles laying in streets? Needles not disposed of properly?

The worse legislation passed was the legisla-

tion of “POT” sales and usage. Marijuana is still a mind altering drug.

Now some cities are offering safe places to shoot one’s self up with heroin or other injectable drugs. Is this not enabling drug use? Are those needles going to be disposed of properly?

Where is the fine line between plastic bags, plastic straws pollution versus human waste, hypodermic needles polluting the environment.

Just curious

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(951) 260 - 3674 4280 E. Florida Ave.

(909) 374 -7333 1821 S. San Jacinto Ave Suite E

BUY 1 LUNCH GET THE 2ND 1/2 OFF*

2 FOR 2 SPECIAL 2 Beers & 2 Sandwiches $9.95 Sat and Sun 12-6pm

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Must be of equal or lesser value.

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

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

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 Tues.)

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

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

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

1st Friday Southern Fried Chicken with trimmings $8 includes ice tea, or lemon aid $1 sodas

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

Additional restrictions may apply.

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

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

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Spaghetti on Tuesdays. Choice of Meat Sauce or Marinara.

Comes with garlic bread for $9.95

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Tues, Weds & Thurs*

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

(951) 652-0040 100 W. Florida Ave., Hemet

ONLY SUNDAYS $1 o any food item must bring in this coupon ONLY at Starbucks at Sanderson & Esplanade (Store 10893)

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BUY 1 LUNCH BUFFET GET THE 2ND 1/2 OFF

BUY ONE AND GET ONE FREE!!

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(951) 766-1192 3909 W. Florida Ave., Hemet

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Downtown Holiday Festival is Back!

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n Saturday December 14th from 11am to 5pm, The Hemet Woman’s Club will host their first annual holiday street festival in the Historic Downtown District of Hemet. Over a dozen organizations will be partnering with HWC to create a very special community event that will draw thousands of visitors to downtown Hemet.

Planned activities for HARVARD STREET HOLIDAYS include: • Live entertainment per-

formed by local schools and community groups • A Wine & Beer Garden for a pleasant spot to relax and enjoy the music • A large vendor area with lots of local and regional vendors of all kinds • Visits with Santa and his elves and plenty of locations for special photos with the family • A petting zoo with a Nativity theme • A kid zone filled with free games & activities, including face painting, carnival games & more • Make-A-Craft area with free holiday craft projects for kids of all ages

TRIM A TREE EVENT FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, FROM 7 AM - 6 PM

Pick your favorite ornament and hang it on our tree where it will shine throughout the holidays.

At 40456 Winchester Rd, Temecula.

• An art sale & exhibit, with live “plein air” artists • Roaming performers including carolers and street artists • Special festival sales at local merchants All Kid Zone and MakeA-Craft activities will be free of charge, with local groups providing the equip-

ment, materials and staffing.

Sponsorships will assist with the cost of street closures, equipment and decorations.

For more information on hosting a vendor booth or activity, please call Margie Wachter (951) 219-2983.

Sponsorship information is available from Susan Carrier (951) 551-5363.

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(pancakes, eggs and sausage) will be served from 7:00a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

At noon comes the Army-Navy annual televised football brawl. But wait!

That’s only the teaser.

The piece-de-resistance begins at 5:30 P.M. when the doors swing wide for the main event. Dinner at 6PM, followed by Bonnie Kilroe and her Country Christmas Tribute to Patsy Cline.

Before you start thinking that some girl is lip-syncing to some old scratchy 78 Patsy Cline records, just stop before you get started.

THURSDAY, DEC. 5 8 AM – 1 PM: Moreno Valley Farmer's Market - Moreno Valley Conference Center, 14075 Frederick St, Moreno Valley.

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, DECEMBER 6 7 AM – 6 PM: Trim a Tree Event - Pick your favorite ornament and hang it on our tree where it will shine throughout the holidays. Plus, get in a very merry mood with sips, sweets and treats from our selection of gourmet Christmas goodies from around the world. At 40456 Winchester Rd, Temecula.

5 PM - 7 PM: American Legion Post 53 - Chicken Dinner! Southern Fried Chicken Dinner! PUBLIC WELCOME

CHICKEN DINNER! FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, FROM 5 PM - 7 PM

Southern Fried Chicken Dinner! $8.00 with drink.

Information: (951) 658-2436. American Legion Post 53, 124 N. Ramona St. Hemet.

CITY LIMITS BAND FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, @ 8 PM

Live City Limits Band.

Wild West Arena, 32150 Grand Ave., Winchester.

HEMET CHRISTMAS PARADE

Sweet dreams...of Christmas... and Patsy Cline et you thought that the American Legion Post in Hemet was only a place where old soldiers went to spiel off stories about "their days when they were in the military"?

If that’s what you think, you just ain’t been keeping up with the real deal.

The Legion has a lot more going on than that, and they mean to prove it to the community with a Country Christmas party on December 14th. Doors open at 6:30 a.m., breakfast

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Bonnie Kilroe is one of, if not the best, tribute singer in the country. She can emulate half a dozen headliners with perfect pitch to perfection.

"We were quite lucky to book her,"says Larry Blair, First Vice-Commander of the post. "She is on tour and we caught her just at the right time between gigs."

If you have never heard her you are definitely in for a treat. Everybody likes a nostalgic trip down memory lane, back to the times when times were not going at such a rapid pace. Bonnie

will give you that trip. Bonnie knows her stuff, having performed world wide to record-setting crowds.

She’ll be warbling songs that never die; Crazy, I Fall to Pieces, Walk on Down, I love you so much it hurts, The Wayward Wind, Why Can’t He Be You, So Wrong, San Antonio, Bill Bailey, Turn the Cards Slowly and many more. She’s got something for everybody.

I’m probably a bit biased since I come from hillbilly country and grew up with artists like Patsy Cline.

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 FROM 8 AM - 3:30 PM

Dr. Seuss Theme.

City of Hemet - Civic Center, 400-498 E. Latham Ave, Hemet.

CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK 2019 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 FROM 9 AM - 3 PM

Festivities for the entire family. Santa will be there!

Children's zone, food, shopping, and more!

Gibbel Park, 2350 W Latham Ave, Hemet.

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 FROM 11 AM - 4 PM

Games, treats, crafts, and The Grinch. www.operationemptycages.com. Riverside County Department of Animal Services, 581 S Grand Ave, SJ.

VETERANS XMAS PARTY SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, FROM 12 PM - 5 PM

Free Christmas Dinner, Free toys. Vets ID & Tickets are required. American Legion Hall Post 53. 124 N. Ramona St. Info: 658-2436. www.alpost53.com

CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, FROM 4 PM - 8 PM

Craft & Dessert Vendors, Food, Holiday Parade, Photos with Santa, Snow Zone. Info: 951-723-3880 or www.cityofmenifee.us. 28237 La Piedra Rd, Menifee.

JAZZ NIGHT $8.00 with drink. Information: (951) 658-2436. American Legion Post 53, 124 N. Ramona St. 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.

8 PM: City Limits Band. Wild West Arena, 32150 Grand Ave, Winchester.

8 PM - 11:55 PM: Live on Stage – Dueling Pianos. Phone: (951) 696-5252 or www.theshamrockirishpubandeatery. com. The Shamrock Irish Pub & Eatery, 39252 Winchester Rd Ste. 145, Murrieta.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 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.

8:00 AM – 3:30 PM: Hemet

Christmas Parade - Dr. Seuss Theme. City of Hemet - Civic Center, 400-498 E Latham Ave, Hemet.

9 AM – 3 PM: Christmas in The Park 2019. Christmas Parade, Festivities for the entire family. Santa will be there! Children's zone (games + face painting), food, shopping, and more!

Gibbel Park, 2350 W Latham Ave, Hemet.

11 AM – 4 PM: Home for the Holidays - There will be holiday games, treats, Christmas crafts, and plenty of holiday cheer with a special guest, The Grinch.

More info: www.operationemptycages.com. Riverside County Department of Animal Services, 581 S Grand Ave, San Jacinto.

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.

12 PM - 5 PM: Veterans XMAS Party - Veterans, Spous-

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, FROM 6 PM - 11 PM

Christopher CJ "The Pulse." Dance Floor, Dinner, Soft Drinks. Beer & Wine available. Star Buffet Grill & BBQ, 23750 Alessandro Blvd, Moreno Valley.

TRIBUTE TO STYX SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, FROM 7 PM - 9 PM

Tickets are $22 presale / $25 day of show & are available at the box office or online at PurplePass. com Info: (951) 658-5950. HHT, 216 E Florida Ave.

A MERRY-ACHI CHRISTMAS OUT OF TOWN - THU, DEC. 5, @ 8 PM

Mariachi Sol de México of José Hernández. Guest Star Lupita Infante. For tickets call: 951-779-9804.

Fox Performing Arts Center, 3801 Mission Inn Ave.

CHRISTMAS BLUES CLASSIC OUT OF TOWN - SAT, DEC. 7, from 7 PM - 11 PM

By The Salvation Army. Headlined by blues legend Rod Piazza. Fox Performing Arts Center, 3801 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside.

LEGENDARY CHARLIE DANIELS OUT OF TOWN - SAT, DEC. 7, @ 8 PM

Tickets: Ticketmaster or the Morongo Box Office.

Call: 800-252-4499 or www.visitmorongocasinoresort.com. Morongo Casino, 49500 Seminole Dr.

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However, I’ve been to clubs featuring the Cline type of music and heard young guys say, "I never heard that kind of music before. I kind of like it."

This event is open to the public and for those who are not into soda pop, there is a bar where you old warriors and ilk can find

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refreshment.

So hitch up your giddy-up and join us!

Just sayin’.

Details are as follows: AMERICAN LEGION POST 53, 124 N. RAMONA STREET. DINNER AND SHOW $25, SHOW ONLY $20 PHONE: (951)658-2436

WOMAN'S CLUB from A1

1906. Organized as the "Current Topics Club," Clara led the members to create a Child Welfare Center and establish a public reading room. Hemet residents began plans to build the first public library with help from prominent businessmen and the fundraising efforts of the Hemet Woman's Club. Facing many difficulties, since Hemet was unincorporated at the time, the request for Carnegie Library funds, was not available until 1910. The library was completed in 1912.

The Hemet Woman’s Club takes pride in bringing together women from all walks of life and with a variety of interests and lifestyles. Together they work towards community outreach. Through fundraising and volunteering efforts, members have an opportunity to develop their personal leadership skills and project-management skills by stepping into a chairmanship of one of the many club projects. Members often say they gain great satisfaction and pride in being able to make a difference in the lives of children and families in Hemet, but that's not all this club is known for.

The Hemet Woman’s Club each year, awards financial-need scholarships to students in the

DONATIONS: Stockings lovingly donated by the Hemet Woman's Club. | Photo Contributed from The Hemet Woman's Club Hemet Unified School District, based on academic achievement. A rigorous application process packet is available at the beginning of the calendar year during senior students' final semester through their school's Counselors and Counseling Department. A group of educators and interested non-HWC members judge the students' applications and letters to arrive at those chosen to receive the scholarships at the April General Meeting and Scholarship Tea. Students, counselors, and parents are invited to this very special event where Woman's Club members serve as their gracious hostesses.

Scholarship information can be found in the Forms section in Membership or by emailing the club for more information.

The Hemet Woman’s ​ Club sends three 10th grade students (one each from Hemet High School, West

Valley High School, and Tahquitz High School) to participate in a 3-day conference held on the Chapman University Campus in June by the Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY).

This HOBY program offers and cultivates leadership skills "to inspire and develop" high school sophomores for a "community of youth and volunteers dedicated to leadership, service, and innovation."

The Hemet Woman's Club, with the exception of just a few years in the late 1990s and early 2000s, continues today to meet at the public library. This demonstrates that the Hemet Woman's Club and the Hemet Public Library have an enduring and strong relationship through these many years.

To learn more about the Hemet Woman's Club or to donate, visit: cfwc-hemetwomansclub.org.

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es, Children and/or Grandchildren. VETERANS I.D. REQUIRED. Free Christmas Dinner Free toys for the children. Serving times 12 pm & 4 pm Tickets are required and available at: AMERICAN LEGION HALL POST 53. 124 N. Ramona St., Hemet. Information: 658-2436. Website: http://alpost53.com 12 PM – 4 PM: Susanne Sparks Signing in Temecula - Susanne Sparks will be in store to read and sign her book The Christmas Moose.

A cute story for the holiday season. Barnes & Noble, 40570 Winchester Rd, Temecula.

4 PM – 8 PM: Christmas Tree Lighting & Holiday Bazaar. Craft Vendors, Food, Dessert Vendors, First Ever Holiday Parade, Photos with Santa, Snow Zone and more! Information: 951-723-3880 or www.cityofmenifee.us.

28237 La Piedra Rd, Menifee.

6 PM – 11 PM: Inland Empire's Jazz Night - CHRISTOPHER CJ "THE PULSE." Ticket $40 per person and includes Live Jazz Music, Open Dance Floor, Premium Seafood Dinner, Soft Drinks, Hot Tea & Coffee. Beer & Wine also available. STAR BUFFET GRILL & BBQ. Restaurant-Banquet-Catering, 23750 Alessandro Blvd, Moreno Valley.

7 PM – 9 PM: Historic Hemet Theatre: Tribute to Styx - Rockin' The Paradise. Tickets to all Tribute Mania Concerts are $22 presale / $25 day of show. Tickets available at the box office or online at PurplePass.com Info: (951) 658-5950. Historic Hemet Theater, 216 E Florida Ave, Hemet.

7 PM – 10 PM: At Winchester's Ventura We are excited to perform at Winchester's in downtown Ventura once again! Come join us for an evening of great food, drinks and music! All Ages. Free Entrance. Winchesters Grill & Saloon, 632 E Main St, Ventura.

8:30 PM – 11:30 PM: Derby’s Bar and Grill Live Rocky Zharp & the Blues Crackers. Food and Drink specials till 10 PM. Derby’s Bar and Grill, 2887 W Florida Ave, Hemet.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8 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.

7 PM – 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, DECEMBER 9 6 PM -10 PM: Derby's Bar & Grill - 2 for 2 Special 2 beers & 2 sandwiches! $11.95. 2860

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W Florida Ave Suite B, Hemet.

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

8:30 PM – 11:30 PM: Karaoke Party Night hosted by Bill. The Shamrock Irish Pub & Eatery, 39252 Winchester Rd Ste. 145, Murrieta.

Phone: (951) 696-5252 or Website: theshamrockirishpubandeatery.com.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10 5 PM – 7:30 PM: Western Science Center - Old Fashioned Holiday. Free family fun at your local natural history museum. Meet Santa, shop for holiday gifts from our arts & crafts vendors, sip hot cocoa under the stars, and more! Free admission. Western Science Center, 2345 Searl Pkwy, Hemet.

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. Payouts vary per game from 80 to 250 dollars. 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, DECEMBER 11 5 PM - 8 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.

6:30 PM - 9:30 PM: Dances at The LakesaAt Hemet West! Ron and Diane - Hollywood Night theme. Admission is $6.00 per person, proper attire is required, and alcohol is not allowed. Info: Kathy Perry at 951-692-0891.

7 PM – 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, DECEMBER 12 8 AM – 1 PM: Moreno Valley Farmer's Market - Moreno Valley Conference Center, 14075 Frederick St, Moreno Valley.

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

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T.V.

Liam Payne - LP1

On theatres

Yann Tiersen - Portrait

Friday, Dec. 6, 2019

Camila Cabello - Romance

Trauma Center

Bruce Willis plays Lt. Wakes, a vengeful police detective determined to solve the murders of his partner and informant.

Wakes joins forces with Madison, a witness injured during the shootings.

Songs of the Week

Bruce Willis, Texas Battle, Lala Kent, Matt Eskandari, Nicky Whelan, Tito Ortiz, Catherine Davis, Sergio Rizzuto.

Circles - Malone

The Banker Based on a true story, The Banker centers on revolutionary

Someone You Loved - Lewis Capaldi

businessmen Bernard Garrett and Joe Morris, who devise an audacious and risky plan to take on the racially oppressive establishment of the 1960s.

Good As Hell - Lizzo

Anthony Mackie, Samuel L. Jackson, Nicholas Hoult, George Nolfi, Nia Long, Brad Feinstein, Taylor Black.

Memories - Maroon 5 Lose You To Love Me - Selena Gomez

Marriage Story A portrait of a marriage breaking up and a family staying

Senorita - Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello

together.

STREAMING NOW

Scarlett Johansson, Adam Driver, David Heyman, Alan Alda, Julie Hagerty, Wallace Shawn, Noah Baumbach, Laura Dern.

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December 06

December 05

December 05

AVAILABLE NOW

The Last Black Man in San Francisco

HBO Latino Presents: A Tiny Audience.

How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming

A Christmas Prince: The Royal Baby

Escape the Nigh

December 06

Yuli — HBO Original Programming

How to Train Your Dragon: Snoggletog Log

Apache: La vida de Carlos Tevez

Liza on Demand

December 07

Killers Anonymous

Greenleaf: Season 4

Foursome

Dan Soder: Son of A Gary

The Moody’s: Series Premiere

Home for Christmas

Weird City

Long Shot

December 06

V Wars – Netflix Original

Lifeline

December 10

The Push

December 06

Retro Tech

Belichick & Saban: The Art of Coaching

Burden of Truth

Astronomy Club: The Sketch Show

Prank Academy

Into The Dark

The Chosen One: Season 2

Broke

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel: Season 3 Clifford: Season 1A Inside Edge: Season 2

December 09 Light of My Life

December 11 Fast Color

The Confession Killer

MOST POPULAR Seinfeld

Stranger Things

Wayne

Frasier

Lucifer

Cobra Kai

Hiam Abbass, Nicholas Braun, Brian Cox.

Kelsey Grammer, Jane Leeves, David Hyde Pierce.

The Deuce

Cheers

The Umbrella Academy

Impulse

Downton Abbey

The Leftovers

Luther

Succession

Damages

Matthew Goode, Elizabeth McGovern, Maggie Smith.

Idris Elba, Dermot Crowley, Michael Smiley.

Glenn Close, Rose Byrne, Tate Donovan.

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MatPat's Game Lab

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Nights at The Cabaret Lounge. Soboba Casino. Phone: 951-665-1000.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM: Winter Wonderland 2019 - Free food, dessert bar pics w/Santa, toys, give a way, performances, employment & community resources, jumpers, arts & crafts, pet items & more!

Veterans Supplemental Support Network, 41593 Winchester Rd #200, Temecula.

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: Historic Hemet Theatre: Tribute to Keith Urban - Urban Skies.

Tickets to all Tribute Mania Concerts are $22 presale / $25 day of show. Tickets available at the box office or online at PurplePass.com Info: (951) 658-5950.

Historic Hemet Theater, 216 E Florida Ave, Hemet.

8 PM – 11 PM: Whiskey Babes Among the Wretched and Black Market Theory's Metal and Punk night. With new members in both bands, don't miss this epic night of rock music. Doors at

Justin Theroux, Amy Brenneman, Christopher Eccleston.

James Franco, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Lawrence Gilliard Jr.

Jerry Seinfeld, Jason Alexander, Julia Louis-Dreyfus.

Ted Danson, Rhea Perlman, John Ratzenberger.

7:30 PM. 33040 Simpson Rd, Winchester.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14 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.

11:00 AM - 5:00 PM: Harvard Street Holiday - The Hemet Woman’s Club will be hosting a holiday street festival in the Historic Downtown District of Hemet.

Live entertainment, Wine & Beer Garden, a large vendor area, Santa and his elves, Petting zoo, Kid zone, Make-A-Craft area, Art sale & exhibit, Roaming performers, Special festival sales and more! Information: Margie Wachter (951) 219-2983.

Sponsorship: Susan Carrier (951) 5515363.

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.

7 PM: American Legion Post 53 - BONNIE KILROE'S TRIBUTE TO PATSY CLINE brings alive the songs you loved to hear Patsy sing, like "Crazy", "Sweet Dreams", "Walkin' after Midnight", "I Fall to Pieces", and many more! Cost: $20 $25. American Legion Post 53, 124 N Ra-

Winona Ryder, Finn Wolfhard, Millie Bobby Brown.

Tom Ellis, Lauren German, Kevin Alejandro.

Ellen Page, Tom Hopper, David Castañeda.

mona St, Hemet.

7:30 PM: A DVAC CHRISTMAS - The Bone Zone opens the evening followed by The Inland Valley Youth Orchestra then Dan Boulton and his Saxophone Choir perform. (951) 652-3822. $10 general admission. Diamond Valley Arts Center, 123 N Harvard St.

LOOK FOR COMING EVENTS SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15 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.

7 PM – 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, DECEMBER 16 3 PM: Calling All Foodies! This is a gathering of all food enthusiasts no matter what your particular interest may be.

Some topics include recipes, tastings, history, 'food' TV, and dining out. Come join us at the Valle Vista Library, 25757 Fairview Ave.!

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.

8 PM - 12 AM: Soboba Casino - Kara-

Mark McKenna, Ciara Bravo, Jon Champagne.

Xolo Maridueña, Ralph Macchio, William Zabka.

Maddie Hasson, Sarah Desjardins, Enuka Okuma.

oke Night with DJ Evan P at The Cabaret Lounge.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17 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. Payouts vary per game from 80 to 250 dollars. 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, DECEMBER 18 5 PM - 8 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.

6:30 PM - 9:30 PM: Dances at The LakesaAt Hemet West! American Made.

Rocking the Holidays-theme. Admission

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Greetings from Hemet Car Guy,

SVC in the first place.

The perks that come along with some SVC's are icing on the cake like covered rental car, towing and discounted maintenance.

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You ask, "Should I buy an extended warranty on a car purchase"?

Actually only the manufacture can offer a warranty, however, there are many choices to purchase an "Extended Service Agreement" aka SVC. PROS: With an extended SVC, that provides the proper coverage, you are basically insured against all sorts of nasties that could wrack up thousands of dollars in repairs. In the long term, this can save you more money than if you pay out of pocket for those repairs.

The peace of mind you get from knowing that you are guarded against that rainy day should not be underestimated. It is human nature to believe that the long shot of bad luck will never happen.

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Unfortunately, it is almost inevitable that it eventually does happen down the road. An extended SVC covers that long shot for an additional period of time, hopefully until you are done with the car. No one likes nasty surprises.

Extended SVC's make very decent bargaining chips at the table if you decide to sell the car. Of course, the SVC has to be transferable; it is something you should take into consideration when you purchase the extended

CONS: If your car does not break down during the period or duration of the extended SVC, your money is wasted. Extended SVC's are a lucrative business for companies selling them.

This suggests that ultimately they pay out a lot less in repairs than they take in. Extended SVC's cover additional time/ miles where breakdowns are more likely to occur, and are proportionately more expensive because of it.

That said, companies still feel extended SVC's are a profitable business or they would not keep offering them. This tells you something about the odds.

There's also a bit more hassle at the contract table, trying to figure out what every last word in

WARRANTY: ¨Extended Service Agreement¨ aka SVC. | Courtesy photo. the contract means and just how deep your coverage will be and how much you will have to pay if you sign the dotted line. No doubt, there are plenty of warranty companies who deliberately word contracts to leave loopholes the size of barnyards for them to wriggle through.

Be sure to double check a company's reputation at the Better Business Bureau or Consumer Reports for comments and ratings from other consumers.

Also, keep in mind not

only who backs the Extended warranty, but also the dealership selling them. The dealership is the customer of the extended SVC: the dealer can at times call the SVC to get an exception for their customer when there is a shade of gray.

Here is a big tip. In many cases the longer the policy the lower the cost per year. For example, they may offer a 2 year/24,000 mile SVC for $1995.00 and a 5 year 100,000 for $2,300.00. The second is

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f your vacation home has started to become more of a financial headache than a refuge, it might be time to consider renting out your property.

According to industry experts, an average vacation home can garner an owner an extra $30,000 of income per year.

"Renting out your vacation home can open up a significant stream of revenue," says Mary Lynn Clark, president of Wyndham Vacation Rentals North America.

"Understanding the business side, and all it entails, how-

ever, is a critical part of increasing your home's value without adding hassle."

Before listing your home for rent, it's important to decide whether you will handle the details yourself (think booking, reservations, marketing, maintenance and management) or hire a vacation rental firm.

While doing it all yourself may sound like a good idea (and the Internet has certainly made that a viable option with hundreds of rental listing sites), a recent study shows that owners spend an average of more than eight hours per week marketing and managing

their vacation properties.

This translates to a heavy time commitment that few people have.

Clark likens it to performing maintenance on your car.

"The average car owner doesn't change their own oil or replace their own brake pads," he said. "They leave it up to the professionals to do that. Why should it be any different for managing your vacation property?"

To take advantage of the added income, without having to invest a significant amount of time, professionally managed vacation rental companies provide the

perfect balance. Typically, these firms assume responsibility for marketing and managing your property and taking care of any requests by the renters.

Professional management companies, such as Wyndham Vacation Rentals, can help keep your

property occupied by using its vast network of resources and commitment to take care of guests' experiences.

Unlike other vacation rental companies, Wyndham offers a host of unique benefit programs along with dynamic pricing to get owners the most value

possible. Most importantly, it offers a Vacation Rental Bill of Rights that assures guests that Wyndham will take care of their needs every step of the way.

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is $6.00 per person, proper attire is required, and alcohol is not allowed. Info: Kathy Perry at 951-692-0891.

7 PM – 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, DECEMBER 19 8 AM – 1 PM: Moreno Valley Farmer's Market - Moreno Valley Conference Center, 14075 Frederick St, Moreno Valley.

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, DECEMBER 20 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: Free Christmas Concert & Fair - Beautiful Christmas Music, Lighted Christmas Trees, Coffee & Hot Chocolate, Caroling, Crafts, Christmas Movies, Cookie Decorating, Raffle Prizes! Street Tacos (available for purchase). This is a FREE, non-ticketed event. Cornerstone, 26089 Girard St, Hemet, CA

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21 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.

7 PM: Historic Hemet Theater Stone Soul Christmas in Hemet - A very special Christmas concert featuring the best of Motown and Soul, performed by the amazing STONE SOUL. Tickets to all Tribute Mania Concerts are $22 presale / $25 day of show. Tickets available at the box office or online at PurplePass.com.

Historic Hemet Theater, 216 E Florida Ave. Info: (951) 658-5950.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22 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.

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

EVENTS OUT OF TOWN THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5 8 PM: A Merry-achi Christmas - Mariachi Sol de México de José Hernández.

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Concert, a holiday tradition featuring everyone’s favorite American and Latino Christmas songs in English and Spanish.

Special Guest Star Lupita Infante, granddaughter of Mexican music legend Pedro Infante, a talented singer and songwriter in her own right, will join the ensemble onstage to sing a couple of songs. For tickets call: 951-779-9804 or Buy Tickets Online. Doors open at 7 PM. Fox Performing Arts Center, 3801 Mission Inn Avenue.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6 7 PM: Sparkling Snow Fall - Special Frosty the Snowman character appearances at each of two nightly shows. Located in the Plaza across from Regal Edwards 15 Theaters. Promenade Temecula, 40820 Winchester Rd #2000, Temecula.

8 PM: Sparkling Snow Fall - Special Frosty the Snowman character appearances at each of two nightly shows. Located in the Plaza across from Regal Edwards 15 Theaters. Promenade Temecula, 40820 Winchester Rd #2000, Temecula.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 10 AM – 2 PM: Christmas Ornament Craft Event - 18123 Collier Ave, Lake Elsinore.

7 PM: Sparkling Snow Fall - Special Frosty the Snowman character appearances at each of two nightly shows. Located in the Plaza across from Regal Edwards 15 Theaters. Promenade Temecula, 40820 Winchester Rd #2000, Temecula.

7 PM – 11 PM: The Salvation Army

www.HSJChronicle.com Christmas Blues Classic - Headlined by blues legend Rod Piazza at the beautiful Fox Performing Arts Center in Downtown Riverside. Sponsorships are available. All proceeds benefit The Salvation Army Riverside which provides services to those in need in the greater Riverside area including, Riverside Moreno Valley, Perris, Banning, Beaumont, Corona, Jurupa Valley and Eastvale. Fox Performing Arts Center, 3801 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside.

8 PM: Sparkling Snow Fall - Special Frosty the Snowman character appearances at each of two nightly shows. Located in the Plaza across from Regal Edwards 15 Theaters. Promenade Temecula, 40820 Winchester Rd #2000, Temecula.

8 PM: Legendary Charlie Daniels Tickets for the concert are on sale through Ticketmaster and at the Morongo Box Office for $49 and $59. The doors open at 8 p.m. and the show starts at 9 p.m. Phone: 800-252-4499 or www.visitmorongocasinoresort.com. Morongo Casino, Resort and Spa, 49500 Seminole Dr., Cabazon.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14 7 PM: Morongo Casino - Gabriel Iglesias. Known as the "fluffy" comic in the Hawaiian shirt, comedian Gabriel Iglesias says he gets his material from things that happen every day. His comedy style - telling stories with characters and sound effects that bring all of his personal issues to life. Morongo Casino, Resort and Spa, 49500 Seminole Dr., Cabazon.

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2BD, 1BA HOME IN VALLE HERMOSA Attractive Senior home with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath home and an attached 1 car garage. Covered patio, nice size backyard, and interior laundry hook ups. Close to Hemet Valley Mall in the Valle Hermosa Community, 55+. Comes with landscaper, only $1,050.00 per month.

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LARGE MFG. HOME WITH BONUS/HOBBY ROOM + HUGE RV GARAGE WITH FULL HOOK-UPS IN LOVELY EAST HEMET SENIOR (55) COMMUNITY WITH NEW FLOORING. 2BR., 2 BA., BONUS ROOM, CENTRAL KITCHEN WITH BREAKFAST NOOK AND DINNING ROOM, INSIDE LAUNDRY, CENTRAL AIR AND HEAT, COVERED PARKING, RV GARAGE, FENCED YARD, WALK-IN STORAGE SHED. $139,000!

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55+ ENJOY GOLFING AND SWIMMING! Beautiful corner lot mobile. Across the street is nice golf green, jacuzzi and swimming pool. 2 beds, 2 baths, open floor plan with many upgrades. Relax in the private courtyard and tend to the small garden. Make a full price offer and the Seller will include a golf cart. $32,900

ALL AGES! Newly refurbished 2 bed 2 bath home next to De Anza Elementary. Home features a tile roof, two car garage and either additional parking or enclose for a small rear yard. There is also a built in side patio with 3 walls that could easily be made into a 3rd bedroom if needed. Front patio is walled to accomodate a small pet and makes a nice private sitting area. New engineered hardwood flooring, tile and carpet throughout. The kitchen has been refurbished with beautiful tilework and includes the stove/microwave and dishwasher.

Attached 2 car garage that can be accessed from the rear so just drive right in. $234,900.

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they were getting someone else out there but that they had to come from Los Angeles. Los Angeles??”

Several residents said they feared reprisal from the park.

They spoke to us only on condition of anonymity. “I’ve been here about 16 years.

This has happened time and time again. The people here (management) don’t care.

The last time I had to throw out a lot of food,” said one resident who wished to remain anonymous.

And spoiled food, bills and money-or the shortage of money-was also on AJ Marsh’s mind.

“How many people, like me...had to throw out food?

I’m the sole supporter for seven people. It’s bad enough being overcharged for my mortgage...but wasting money like this? Ridiculous.”

Marsh says that he was out of town last February when snow hit the grounds of Hemet, but his family had to endure more than 30 hours of a power outage. “I was not here to help my family because I was out of town.

So they were messaging me saying, “we still have no power.” They (park management) will put every guy they’ve got to work fixing or putting up a new trailer so they can make money, but help out existing renters? They’ll shut power off without giving us legal notification, just so they can do whatever work they need to do. Many times we try to flush the toilet and we realize we can’t, and it’s because the water is broken and they never notified us. I’m spending almost $600 a month just on a lot that they won’t service at all. I can’t leave here now if I wanted to. I can’t save any money: they keep raising my rent. I’ve got to pay for new food, I’ve got to try and save up money for new heaters, I’ve got to try and get more blankets and boots just to keep my family warm...inside my own home. Inside my own home.”

Marsh’s wife, at first reluctant to speak, said she’s been physically hampered by these issues. “I have a lot of injuries that I deal with and when it’s cold like this, I just hurt so bad. And we have many neighbors who feel the same way as we do.

The problem is, they’re afraid

to speak up because they’re afraid they’ll get kicked out.

It has gone down and down since the old manager disappeared…but the last manager disappeared because she was stealing. There’s about 200, maybe 200-plus people here that are out of power and you’re gonna tell me with all the money they’re making, they can’t fix the problem that’s been ongoing for 2, 2-plus years?”

SCE’s Villegas couldn’t comment on most of AJ Marsh’s comments except to say that, “This equipment is mechanical. Mechanical things of course, break down over time, and need to be replaced. From everything in this report, it doesn’t look like this was anything other an unforeseen problem. When we have something “behind the meter” meaning we have limited visibility to our customer’s (in this case meaning Desert Palms MHP) service, we always make sure that we tell “master meter” customers to hire Master Electricians, especially as a safety measure.” Desert Palms Manager Saenz says that this is the “third party” AJ Marsh speaks of.

Desert Palms residents say that the problem stems from the park’s refusal to upgrade their electric and is in no way the fault of Southern California Edison. Desert Palms says that they did all they were supposed to do. SCE certainly did all it was supposed to do.

It seems that the age of our parks, and the equipment used therein, is the cause of the ongoing quality-of-life issues for our residents. And chronic power-outages, and ongoing problems aren’t just to be found at Desert Palms.

“We, all of us here, have to remain anonymous. They’ve had so many problems here, but we can’t afford to leave.”

Where is “here”? Royal Holiday Mobile Home Park.

“Last year when the gas went out, some people were without service for weeks and weeks. Some were without service for only five or six days…but it affects everybody,” said one anonymous source from the park.

“Last week, approximately 60 people were without gas for three days. Then it happened again last night (Sunday): right now it’s affecting half of the park and that’s not even counting the fact that

the water service goes out every other week,” the anonymous source said.

“What people don’t realize is that when the service goes out, people have to use those small electric heaters and the bill goes up by an incredible amount. We have several people here who only live on $800 dollars a month, so do the math: if rent here is $600 a month, that only leaves $200 dollars a month to live on. If you get a $200 dollar electric bill, how are you supposed to live? All we keep getting told is that the water mains are old and that the gas lines are old…but that excuse itself, has gotten old: very old,” said another anonymous source.

“And what happens to us?

We just sit here and suffer... but not in silence: not anymore. We’re fed up with this.

Someone’s got to do something, and do it soon,” said the anonymous source, who has lived at Royal Holiday for many years.

The HSJ Chronicle spoke to Teri Apodaca, co-manager along with husband Steve, at both Fairview MHP and Linda Vista MHP. (Editor’s note: I am a resident of Fairview MHP which is remarkably clean and well-run).

“There are many problems one encounters in managing a mobile home park here in Hemet. First, we’re dealing with a depressed economy.

We have to deal with people, some of whom can’t pay their rent. We’re trying to do the right thing, and allow them to keep a roof over their heads.

That isn’t easy when money is tight in an economically depressed area such as Hemet.

As a manager, we have to stretch that money as far as homeowners do. Then too, people will just abandon their homes, and the management is left to pay attorney’s fees, legal costs…in some cases, back taxes. This is what happens when someone is elderly and either passes away, or abandons a property. These parks are 50, 60 years old, and we managers do the best we can in extremely tight financial situations. Of course we feel bad when old systems need repair…but would the residents like it if we shut off all service at once? Obviously we can’t do that, so you repair and replace things as needed, as they come up. We’re all trying to do the best we can with what we’re facing at the time.”

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young kids? A time change can be especially difficult on those who don’t understand why bedtimes and feeding schedules have changed.

Ease kids and furry creatures into the time change by shifting their schedules 10-15 minutes each day.

Traveling east or west can cause stress, jetlag and lost sleep. With some smart strategies, you can make the transition smooth sailing.

Husky male Gorgeous Yukon came to us as a stray.

We hope his owner reclaims him, but if not, he's been in the market for a new home since 11/3/19. He's 2 years old & weighs 43 pounds. He is sweet, happy and friendly with beautiful blue eyes.

Yukon is up to date on shots, de-wormed and he will be neutered prior to his adoption.

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Meet 10 year old Mattie, this big girl is looking for a home and family to be thankful for this Thanksgiving.

Coming to us in October following the illness of her previous owner, Mattie became a little shy & withdrawn, but, with lots of love she’s come around & is ready to open her heart once again.

Maddie does well with other cats, is spayed, litter-box trained, up to date on vaccines, de-wormed and ready to be your favorite gift this holiday season.

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Ramona Humane Society, 690 Humane Way, San Jacinto, CA., 92582 . Open 7 days a week, 951-654-8002.

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Female Terrier Mix Clover is a young, strong dog that is full of energy and spirit. She has not had the benefit of basic training and will need an experienced adopter that can handle her energy level. She is friendly with the staff and volunteers. She also gets along well with her kennel mate.

She absolutely loves chasing and retrieving tennis balls. Because of her strength and size, she will probably be too much for very young children.

Living Free, is located at 54250 Keen Camp Road in Mountain Center off Highway 74, 15 Minutes from Idyllwild. Information, call: 951-321-9982 or visit living-free.org/adopt.

DOLCE

DOB: 3/17/2016 DSH Black Female Dolce is a sweet and free-spirited young girl looking for her forever home! She loves to lounge around on comfy cat beds and towers. She likes to play with wand toys and enjoys crunchy treats. If you’re looking for a mellow sweetheart, Dolce is perfect!

All of our cats are spayed or neutered, microchipped, and up to date on all vaccinations.

Our two main requirements for adopting a cat are: —Must be indoors only —Declawing is not allowed

Living Free, is a donor-supported, nonprofit, no-kill animal sanctuary. Located at 54250 Keen Camp Road in Mountain Center off Highway 74, 15 Minutes from Idyllwild.

For more information, call: 951-321-9982 or visit living-free.org/adopt.

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are best handled when you’re well-rested. Encourage plenty of sleep in the weeks ahead of your travels. Before bed, avoid activities that make sleep more evasive, such as looking at bright screens, consuming caffeine or indulging in too much alcohol. A vigorous workout, while great for your cardio health, is best performed at least several hours before lights out.

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Christmas North and South of the border

Senior reporter Rusty Strait gives us his own take on Christmas around the world RUSTY STRAIT | SENIOR WRITER

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e often think of Christmas as our thing, celebrated in our fashion, allowing, of course, for Bethlehem. However, You might not have the faintest ideal how it happens in our neighbors north and south.

Let’s take the cold country up north, first.

CANADA Canada is a very multi-cultured country with all the traditions of their European ancestors.

They love to ski, skate and toboggan during the Christmas holidays. They also like to shout it out that Santa Claus lives there and who are we to doubt that?

After all, t h a t ’s

where the North Pole is.

Their Santa Claus Parade began in 1913. The big todo came about when Saint Nick was pulled through the streets of Toronto. It now rivals our Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade with 25 floats and more than 2000 people participating.

The Inuit celebrate “Sinck Tuck” in some parts of the large country, a festival that consists of dancing and gift exchanging.

Throughout the country their exists all sorts of celebrations that we might consider strange. For instance, in the north people honor Saint Catherine, the patron saint of single women, with a taffy pull. It is a watered down version of our Lil Abner’s “Sadie Hawkins Day:” The women meet and greet eligible

bachelors but are far too polite to yank them home by the hair of their heads.

Europe and Eurasia is well represented. Ukrainians (very much in the news these days) represent the third largest of their number in the world outside of the Ukraine itself, and they have their traditional Christmas with 12 meat dishes on the Christmas dinner table.

Nova Scotians fill their tummies with lobster and shellfish from the North Atlantic Ocean on Christmas Eve. The Christmas Season ends on January 6th when the people of Quebec (highly French populated) celebrate “La Fete du Roi” when they bake a cake, place a bean in the middle.

The lucky person who bites into the bean is crowned king or queen. The Spanish Canadians have a similar rite.

Then there are the Mummers who come out during the 12 days of Christmas, December 26 to January 6. The Mummers dress up in costumes similar to our Halloween, and go to door trying to get people to guess

who they are. Somewhat different, I’d say, from Trick or Treat. When the host doesn’t guess who they are, he or she is required to join them in some fun and games.

However, it got so out of hand that mummering is banned in most places.

Mummering became an excuse for begging: sort of a trick or treat for cash, if you please. Most folks don’t mind giving up candy but draw the line when it comes to their gold and silver coins.

LET US NOW TAKE LEAVE OF THE NORTH AND TRAVEL SOUTH. MEXICO Our Mexican friends to the south get a head start on Christmas. They begin celebrating on December 12th and don’t stop until January 6th.

Children perform the ‘Posada’ processions. Posada is Spanish for Inn or Lodging. The Spanish culture is quite prevalent throughout Mexico. There are nine Posadas as a part of the Christmas story as they emulate that starry night when Joseph and Mary looked for someplace to give birth to her son.

Many of the children hop on the back of a donkey for authenticity, which adds to

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Wake me up before cocoa!

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ecember already!

Christmas is right around the corner and the race is on! There are so many things to do, cards to write, pictures to take, gifts to wrap, plans to make and parties to attend!

It’s one of the busiest times of year for me and it seems like everyone I know feels the same way, so I invite you to take some time for yourself and enjoy a cup of hot chocolate.

I was reading recently about Japanese Tea ceremonies and the mindfulness used in preparing the cup of tea. It’s a fascinating ceremony and I want to take the same principles and apply it to hot chocolate.

The Japanese tea ceremony can be summed up by the Zen phrase “ichi-go ichi-e”, which means “one time, one meeting”. This phrase is to help us remember a few key points; first, to take stock in the beauty and uniqueness of the present moment: secondly, that life is ever-changing and impermanent. This really struck me and I must say I really love the whole idea of finding beauty in the simplicity of making a hot drink and appreciating that specific moment. Looking around, absorbing your surroundings being present. It’s a great way to stop the chaos for a few minutes and slow down!

The best part is that this ritual can be shared. In Japan, this would usually be performed by two people who would create no less than an “experience” from the simple and ordinary act of drinking a cup of tea. This shared moment between people is special and unique; it can never be replicated, and the beauty of being “in the moment”

HOT CHOCOLATE: Beautiful bottles on sale this year. | Courtesy Photo and appreciating who you are with at that moment is so special. WIth that, I say, gather your favorite people and make some tea, or hot chocolate and think about the preparation, savor the smells, feel your surroundings, and appreciate those by whom you are lucky enough to be surrounded. Sip together and take a mental note of this moment in time.

Hot chocolate in itself is pretty old; archaeologists have found evidence that Mayan chocolate consumption occurred as early as 500 BC, and historians have speculated that it may predate the Mayans. But the Mayans were not drinking what we have today; it had things like cornmeal, chili peppers, water, and other ingredients and was drank cold. It was reserved for

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DESSERT: Delicious pastry and drink. | Courtesy Photo

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The Precious Moments Chapel Center, in Carthage, Missouri ARLENE LEHTONE | CONTRIBUTED

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y husband Lloyd and I enjoyed a fully escorted twelveday motor-coach excursion to Eureka Springs, Arkansas; Branson, Missouri; and The Precious Moments Chapel in Carthage, Missouri; among other interesting places.

In EUREKA SPRINGS, we took a narrated tour on an open-air tram, admiring the beautiful authentically restored Victorian homes and gingerbread cottages, lining the narrow and twisting roads. Nestled among the foothills of Arkansas, the entire city is on the National Register of Historic Places On the grounds of The Great Passion Play, depicting the final week and climax of Christ's walk on earth, is the seven-story Christ of the Ozarks statue, the second largest statue of Christ in the world.

In BRANSON, we enjoyed the Showboat Branson Belle, on Table Rock Lake; Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede dinner theatre and show; the Lawrence Welk Show, at the Champagne Theater; the Bobby Vinton Show, with the Glenn Miller Orchestra; the Shoji Tabuchi Show (the number one show in Branson); the Mel Tillis show; the Mickey Gilley Show; and the Jennifer Show.

The PRECIOUS MOMENTS CHAPEL was a stunning sight, that was inspired by the Sistine Chapel in Rome, and located near Carthage, Missouri, in the scenic Ozarks of Southwest Missouri. Samuel L. Butcher had a dream. It was to share the message of God’s love with the World, and as gratitude for God’s blessings in

ARLENE LEHTONE | File Photo his life. A struggling, young artist, Samuel created his first Precious Moments drawing in 1974, and the next year, Precious Moments was introduced to the public. "It is my prayer," the artist said, "that through my work in the Chapel, I might share my faith with others, and that the Spirit of God might touch the visitors' hearts, and bring them to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ, our Lord."

Now a renowned artist, he prayed in 1984, for the Lord to lead him to a new home, where he could create a masterpiece for the Lord. This brought Samuel to Carthage, where a house overlooking Center Creek near Carthage, was to be his future home. He fulfilled his lifelong dream, of reaching out to people with a message of God’s love, the Precious Moments Chapel.

Samuel called his wellknown figurine collectibles, the bulb-headed, child-like figurines with teardrop eyes, “Precious Moments. Many of them, looking like baby angels with wings, were cast as angels, Biblical prophets, or figures from the parables of Jesus.

Samuel earned a scholarship to the College of Arts

THE PRECIOUS MOMENTS CHAPEL | Photo by Arlene Lehtone and Crafts in Berkeley. Now is a multi-millionaire, he surrounded his Chapel with acres of parklike land, a museum, a convention center featuring live musical acts, and more.

He has hand-painted about 84 Biblical murals and frescoes, covering approximately 9,000 square feet of fine art, that decorate the walls and ceilings. We also enjoyed his thirty exquisite stained-glass windows that grace the Chapel with luxuriant colors; magnificent handcarved wood doors, elaborate designs in the ironwork gates, and bronze work.

We saw the large mural called “Hallelujah Square,” his crowning work. Baby angels held “Welcome to our Heavenly Home” signs, as a deceased child arrived in Heaven. In the center of the mural is Christ, the only adult shown in the Chapel.

The wonderful artwork, and

collection of Samuel J. Butcher, is cherished throughout the world, and these photos of mine show some of the artwork we saw in the Chapel, which opened in 1989 to reach out to people with a message of God’s love.

Lloyd and I delighted in the manicured grounds and gardens, featuring flowering plants of numerous stunning varieties, with each season having its own beauty. Along the Avenue of Angels, sunlight and shadows created an area of quiet.

The Fountain of Angels is an engineering masterpiece, with old world craftsmanship meeting state-of-the-art technology. There are about 252 four-foot-high carved bronze angels, and animal sculptures, gracing the fountain, some of them weighing as much as 1,000 pounds each.

We saw dozens of geysers and water jets, designed by the world’s leading fountain

experts. The central water jet shoots tens of thousands of gallons of water almost 100 feet in the air. The water used in a performance is held in a 100,000-gallon underground reservoir, being recycled throughout the show.

It was interesting to learn that during peak formations, 16,000 gallons of water are pumped through the fountain per minute, equivalent to a standard sized swimming pool.

The beautiful Wedding Island, where visitors can get married, features a turnof-the-century church and a Victorian mansion. However, in 2007, there was a termination of some of the attractions, including the Wedding Island,” along with the “Fountain of Angels.” Fortunately, the Precious Moments Chapel is still there.

Samuel’s personal tombstone stands outside the charming chapel, engraved “I

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ARTWORK: The beautiful artwork of Samuel Butcher. | Photos by Arlene Lehtone

trust that when I’m gone, our visitors may find great comfort in the work of art that I have left behind.”

Samuel has spent the majority of the 21st century living in Southeast Asia, and he opened a boutique resort in the Philippines, even including a smaller Precious Moments Chapel there.

His Precious Moments Chapel, a theme park located at 4321 Chapel Road in Carthage Missouri, is an imaginative work of art with love, hopefulness, a special sanctuary of peace and inspiration. The Chapel is Samuel L. Butcher’s way of Thanksgiving to the Lord, and which has become a 20th century masterpiece.

After enjoying an excellent buffet luncheon in Tiffany's Restaurant, in an exquisite setting, with lovely window etchings, we continued our journey, on to our next adventure.

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royalty and the supremely wealthy and was an acquired taste due to the unavailability of refined sugar.

Fast forward to 1828. December already! Christmas is right around the corner and the race is on! There are so many things to do, cards to write, pictures to take, gifts to wrap, plans to make and parties to attend!

It’s one of the busiest times of year for me and it seems like everyone I know feels the same way. So I invite you to take some time for yourself and enjoy a cup of hot chocolate. I was reading recently about Japanese Tea ceremonies and the mindfulness to prepare the cup of tea. It’s a fascinating ceremony and I want to take the same principles and apply it to hot chocolate.

The Japanese tea ceremony can be summed up by the Zen phrase “ichi-go ichi-e”, which means “one time, one meeting”. This phrase is to help us remember and take stock in the beauty and

ANOTHER NICE DESSERT: Chocolate is the best for winter! | Courtesy Photo uniqueness of the present moment. Secondly, that life is ever-changing and impermanent. This really struck me and I must say I really love the whole idea of finding beauty in the simplicity of making a hot drink and appreciating that specific moment. Looking around, absorbing your surroundings being present. It’s a great way to stop the chaos for a few minutes and slow down!

The best part is that this ritual can be shared. In Japan, this would usually be performed by two people, who would create no less

than an experience from the simple and ordinary act of drinking a cup of tea. This shared moment between people is special and unique, it can never be replicated and the beauty of being in the moment and appreciating who you are with at that moment is so special. So gather your favorite people and make some tea, or hot chocolate and think about the preparation, savor the smells, feel your surroundings, and appreciate who you are lucky enough to be surrounded by. Sip together and take a mental note of this moment

in time.

Hot chocolate in itself is pretty old and archaeologists have found evidence that Mayan chocolate consumption occurred as early as 500 BC, and historians have speculated that it may predate the Mayans. But the Mayans were not drinking what we have today it had things like cornmeal, chili peppers, water, and other ingredients and was drank cold. It was reserved for royalty and the supremely wealthy and was an acquired taste due to the unavailability of refined sugar.

Fast forward to 1828, Coenraad Johannes van Houten developed the first cocoa powder-producing machine in the Netherlands. It revolutionized cocoa and opened the doors to refined chocolate with its ability to separate the fat from the seeds giving us the coco powder we have today.

My gift to you this holiday season is a recipe for my version Parisian Hot Chocolate. It’s a Mayan twist on a French favorite and frankly, it puts all other hot chocolates to shame

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with its rich, silky, complex nature; it really is something worth savoring.

Parisian Hot Chocolate: 1 ½ cup whole milk ½ cup heaving whipping cream Pinch of salt 2 teaspoons powdered sugar ½ teaspoon espresso powder Pinch of Cayenne pepper (optional) 8 oz of 70% bittersweet chocolate chopped Pinch of cinnamon ⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract Step 1: Simmer the milk and cream with the vanilla, Add cayenne pepper, espresso powder, cinnamon, and salt. This allows the spices to bloom and fully develop their flavors. DO NOT BOIL! Step 2: Add the chopped chocolate and take off the heat.

Step 3: Slowly mix until everything is incorporated and is smooth and silky.

Pour into cups and top

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with whipped cream. *Notes: use high-quality chocolate, I love Guittard for two reasons; it’s easily accessible in most grocery stores and it is very fine quality for the price point.

If you don’t feel like making a special trip to the store, any chocolate will do.

Full-fat milk is important! The body of this drink depends on the fat from the milk and cream. Dn’t Skim!

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She is an award-winning Pastry Chef who is passionate about great food. She can be reached at madamconfection@gmail.com

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the flavor of such an event.

Posada parties are held at different houses each night during the Christmas Season. The final Posada takes place on Christmas Eve when the Posada house is found, a baby Jesus is put into a manger. Afterward, families go off to midnight mass. That is followed by a celebration of fireworks.

The entire Posada season is filled with colorful costumes, music and lights.

Not unlike our own Hispanic communities, the Pinata is something to see. The Pinata is a very special deal and has a very special meaning. It is a decorated clay or paper-mache jar filled with sweets which is hung from

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the ceiling or a tree branch.

It is often decorated as a ball with seven peaks around it.

The peaks or spikes represent the ‘seven deadly sins.”

Children are blind-folded to play the game, taking turns to club the pinata until it bursts open and the goodies pop out as children scramble to collect as many sweets as they can collect. For colorful decorations, the nacimiento is still more popular than the Christmas Tree.

Known as ‘Noche Buena’ is Christmas Eve, also known as “Family day.”

Banquets and celebrations are plentiful. Food, goodies include Pozole (a thick soup) made with hominy, chicken or pork and chilies topped with greens. Roast turkey, roast pork, tamales, bacalao

After his mother is killed, Tod the fox is taken in by the kindly Widow Tweed. He soon befriends the neighbor’s new hound dog, but their friendship is hampered by the fact that they are, by nature, enemies.

(salt cod), romeritos (a green vegetable cooked in a mole sauce with potatoes and shrimp), salads galore, including Ensalada Nochebuena. The desserts are to die for, i.e., fried pastries sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon or hot sugar syrup. A warm punch called Ponche with fruit. (Also egg nog with rum slipped in).

Mexicans absolutely hold the patent on Poinsettias and they are abundantly displayed at every Christmas Celebration, which adds such brilliant colors to their celebrations.

As we all know, most people speak Spanish in Mexico, so when your Mexican friend wishes you “Feliz Navidad’, it doesn’t mean drop dead: it simply

is a lovely way to say “Merry Christmas.”

Bet you didn’t know this one: The largest Angel Ornament ever created was assembled in 2001 by Sergio Rodriguez in the town of Nuevo Leon. It stands 18’3” tall with a wing span of 11’9”. Now here’s the real trick - it was made completely out of 2946 old beer bottles and is considered a National Treasure by the locals.

During the next few weeks leading up to Christmas, I will be letting you in on some other Christmas celebrations that take place in spots around the world which you might not ever have hard of. So keep your reading specs handy.

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INCENDIO: Cartuchos de vapeo con la sustancia THC confiscados por la policía de Minnesota. Foto difundida el 7 de noviembre del 2019 por el Departamento de Salud Pública de Minnesota.| Departamento de seguridad puiblica de Minnesota.

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Cartuchos de vapeo con marihuana en la mira de autoridades

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n medio de la crisis de los opioides, las autoridades sanitarias de Estados Unidos están enfocándose en la lucha contra el vapeo con marihuana y en las organizaciones que producen cartuchos con THC. Desde Nueva York hasta Nebraska y California, las autoridades confiscaron al menos 510.000 cartuchos de vapeo de marihuana y arrestaron más de 120 personas en los dos últimos años, según un cálculo de la Associated Press en base a entrevistas, documentos, informes periodísticos y comunicados de prensa.

Una mujer de Wisconsin, sus dos hijos adultos y otras cinco personas fueron acusadas hace poco de producir miles de cartuchos diarios con THC, sustancia dopante del cannabis. En la vecina Minnesota las autoridades dicen que encontraron en septiembre 77.000 cartuchos de

marihuana en la casa y en el auto de un individuo que vive en los suburbios.

En Alabama los fiscales lidian con una cantidad creciente de casos de vapeo con marihuana en los tribunales para menores. Y en Nueva York las autoridades confiscaron unos 200.000 cartuchos ilegales en los últimos meses, a menudo mientras investigaban grupos sospechosos de traficar otras formas tradicionales de marihuana y otras drogas.

“Estamos dedicando más recursos para combatir estas organizaciones”, dijo Ray Donovan, agente especial a cargo de la oficina neoyorquina de la Administración de Control de Drogas (más conocida por sus siglas en inglés, DEA).

“El mercado avanza en esa dirección. Estas organizaciones delictivas se abalanzan sobre cualquier modelo de negocios y tratan de sacar ventaja”.

El THC ha sido asociado con problemas pulmonares que están

causando numerosas muertes y la búsqueda de cartuchos con esa sustancia añade una nueva dimensión a la batalla contra la crisis de los opioides y de otras drogas.

Las autoridades se están adaptando a la búsqueda de una forma de marihuana que viene en paquetes pequeños, no huele y puede ser confundida con sustancias de vapeo legales de nicotina. También tienen que decidir qué es admisible y qué no en estados donde la marihuana es legal.

El vapeo se ha popularizado en los dos últimos años entre los consumidores de marihuana, que lo ven como una alternativa más discreta y rápida a los cigarrillos de marihuana. En 33 estados se aprobó al menos el uso de la marihuana con fines médicos, pero en todos los estados están circulando cartuchos con la droga, que se venden a entre 20 y 50 dólares.

Se calcula que el mercado

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na serie de leyes en 15 estados que permiten a la gente denunciar abusos sexuales ocurridos décadas atrás podría generar una ola sin precedentes de demandas a la Iglesia Católica, mucho peor de lo que ha sufrido el clero hasta ahora por los abusos de los curas.

Una investigación de la Associated Press determinó que podría haber miles de casos nuevos contra la iglesia, con compensaciones por más de 4.000 millones de dólares.

Sería una rendición de cuentas financiera en bastiones del catolicismo como Nueva York, California y Nueva Jersey, tres de los ocho estados que llegaron más lejos con

las legislaciones que permiten demandar sin importar hace cuánto tiempo se produjo el abuso.

Abogados de las presuntas víctimas están difundiendo avisos publicitarios por televisión y carteles que preguntan, “¿La iglesia abusó de ti?”. Varias diócesis consideran la posibilidad de declarase en bancarrota, de crear fondos para pagar compensaciones a las víctimas e incluso de vender valiosas propiedades para mantenerse a flote.

“Esto es como empezar de nuevo para mí”, dijo Nancy Holling-Lonnecker, de 71 años, de San Diego, quien planea aprovechar el período de tres años aprobado en California para radicar demandas. Dice que en la década de 1950 un cura la violó numerosas veces en un con-

fesionario cuando tenía siete años.

“Los sobrevivientes que están dando la cara mantuvieron en secreto esta experiencia horrible todas sus vidas”, expresó. “Se guardaron estas emociones todos estos años porque no tenían dónde exponerlas”.

Entrevistas de la AP con más de una docena de abogados y agrupaciones que estudian los abusos de los clérigos ofrecen distintos estimados, pero muchas anticipan al menos 5.000 denuncias tan solo en Nueva York, California y Nueva Jersey, con compensaciones que podrían superar los 4.000 millones de dólares desde que salió a la luz el primer abuso sexual de un cura en

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ilegal de vapeo con marihuana genera hasta 2.500 millones de dólares diarios, casi la misma suma que el mercado de cartuchos de marihuana legales, según BDS Analytics y Arcview Market Research, donde organizaciones que monitorean el mercado de cannabis.

El brote de problemas pulmonares causó alarma por la muerte de 47 personas en los últimos nueve meses, a los que se suman otras 2.200 que se enfermaron.

Las autoridades exhortaron a la población a que evite vapear, sobre todo con productos del mercado negro que contienen THC, sustancia consumida por muchos de los que sufrieron trastornos de salud. Para quienes promueven la legalización de la marihuana, el énfasis en los cartuchos de marihuana del mercado negro es un argumento a favor de la legalización y regulación de la droga a nivel nacional en nombre de la seguridad.

“La solución para que disminuyan los riesgos asociados con los productos de vapeo con THC es legalizar y regular el mercado, no aumentar los castigos y los arrestos”, dijo el director ejecutivo de NORML Erik Altieri.

Como madre de dos adolescentes, Ashley Rich sabía desde hace varios años que el vapeo con nicotina con sabores prendería entre los jóvenes (las autoridades sanitarias de EEUU lo consideran una epidemia). Como fiscal, temía que pronto se pondría de moda el vapeo con drogas ilícitas.

“Eso es exactamente lo que estamos viendo”, dijo Rich, procuradora general del condado de Mobile en Alabama, donde la marihuana sigue siendo ilegal en todas sus formas.

Policías y fiscales tienen que decidir cómo aplicar leyes pensadas para la planta de marihuana cuando lidian con temas de vapeo.

Trump minimiza posibilidad de un acuerdo comercial con China ZEKE MILLER|AP

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l presidente Donald Trump pareció desestimar el martes la posibilidad de llegar a un acuerdo con China antes de fines de año que ponga fin a su guerra comercial. En Londres, donde asiste a una cumbre de la OTAN, Trump aseguró que lo único que impide la concreción de un acuerdo es su voluntad de hacerlo. Cuando se le preguntó sobre su declaración anterior de que deseaba tener un pacto antes de fin de año respondió: “No tengo un plazo fijo, no”. “En cierta manera me gusta la idea de esperar hasta después de las elecciones” añadió el mandatario. Previamente Trump in-

sinuó que China desea esperar hasta después de los comicios para negociar un acuerdo. Las tensiones entre los dos países se agravaron la semana pasada cuando Trump firmó una proclamación en apoyo al movimiento prodemocracia de Hong Kong. Si no hay un acuerdo para el 15 de diciembre, se aplicarán nuevos aranceles sobre productos chinos, entre ellos smartphones y laptops.

Aumenta la presión sobre ambos bandos para concluir una “primera fase” de un acuerdo comercial antes de esa fecha, aunque Trump podría postergar la imposición de sanciones, como hizo en octubre, para darle oportunidad a las negociaciones.

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Un jurado investigador dijo el año pasado que 300 curas abusaron de más de 1.000 menores tan solo en Pensilvania a lo largo de siete décadas.

“El público en general está más molesto que nunca con los abusos sexuales de los curas y su encubrimiento, y eso se verá reflejado en los veredictos”, afirmó Mitchell Garabedian, abogado de Boston que lleva adelante varias demandas contra la iglesia.

Ya comenzaron las demandas desde que 15 estados cambiaron sus leyes en los dos últimos años.

Más de 400 demandas fueron radicadas en un solo día después de que el estado de Nueva York dispuso a mediados de año un período de un año para denunciar abusos viejos. Ya hay más de 1.000 demandas, mayormente contra la iglesia. Esta semana entra en vigor un período de dos años para radicar demandas en Nueva Jersey y con la llegada del año nuevo los californianos podrán hacer lo propio durante tres años.

En el caso de California, la compensación se triplicará si se demuestra que la iglesia encubrió los abusos.

También abrieron este año períodos para radicar demandas Arizona, Montana y Vermont.

Un abogado especialista en abusos de los curas, Michael Pfau, de Seattle, dice que ya tiene 800 clientes en Nueva York, Nueva Jersey y California. Su colega Garabedian, de Boston, dice que espera radicar 225 demandas en Nueva York y otras 200 al menos en media docena de estados. Otro veterano de estas lides, James Marsh, afirma que ya tiene más de 200 clientes en Nueva York tan solo.

“Un chorrito se transforma en un río y termina inundando todo”, dijo Marsh.

Líderes eclesiásticos que por años trataron de impedir que las legislaturas estatales anulasen las prescripción de estos delitos dicen que este frenesí de demandas es precisamente lo que temían. Algunos se quejan de que será muy difícil rechazar denuncias de abusos ocurridos hace tanto tiempo, cuyos testigos se han desperdigado y cuyos perpetradores probablemente ya murieron.

“Los muertos no pueden defenderse”, dijo Mark Chopko, ex consejero de la Conferencia Nacional de Obispos Católicos.

La respuesta de la iglesia tomará

Jueves |December 05 - December 11| 2019 la forma de compensaciones y bancarrotas.

El arzobispo de Nueva York Timothy Dolan creó un primer fondo con estos fines en el 2016, diciendo que ayudarían a compensar a las víctimas sin causar estragos en la iglesia, obligándola a suspender programas. Desde entonces se ha pagado más de 67 millones de dólares a 338 presuntas víctimas, un promedio de 200.000 dólares a cada una.

La idea prendió en otros estados.

Las cinco diócesis de Nueva Jersey y tres de Colorado crearon un fondo y lo mismo hicieron siete diócesis de Pensilvania y seis de California, incluida la arquidiócesis de Los Ángeles, que es la más grande de Estados Unidos.

Más drástica y cada vez más frecuente es la opción de la bancarrota. Menos de un mes después de que entrase en vigor la ventana de un año para radicar demandas de abusos ocurridos hace tiempo, la diócesis de Rochester se declaró en bancarrota. Fue la 20ma diócesis u orden religiosa que lo hizo en Estados Unidos.

Cuando una diócesis se declara en bancarrota, las demandas de los sobrevivientes a los abusos quedan en suspenso y los pagos son congelados, a la espera de que un juez federal decida cuánto debe cobrar cada uno. Generalmente las víctimas reciben menos de lo que hubieran recibido de salir airosas en un juicio.

La bancarrota puede además generar en los sobrevivientes la sensación de que no se hizo justicia porque la iglesia no se ve obligada de dar explicaciones y entregar documentos, tal vez implicando a la jerarquía católica que encubrió los abusos.

Eso es crucial para muchos de los clientes del abogado neoyorquino Adam Slater.

“Quieren saber por qué la iglesia permitió que abusasen de ellos, que arruinasen sus vidas”, manifestó.

“Es algo distinto a la bancarrota, en que no se revela todo y no hay programas de compensación. La verdad nunca sale a la luz”.

Uno de los clientes de Slater es Ramón Mercado, de 57 años, quien guardó silencio en torno a los abusos que dice haber sufrido en los años 70 en parte porque no quería ofuscar a su madre, una católica devota. La madre falleció hace poco y él está dispuesto a hablar sobre el sacerdote que lo invitó a subirse a su Plymouth para escaparle al frío y terminó abusando de él cientos de veces en los tres años siguientes.

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TRUMP: El presidente estadounidense Donald Trump se reúne con el secretario general de la OTAN, Jens Stoltenberg, en Londres, martes 3 de diciembre de 2019, en una cumbre de jefes de estado en el 70 aniversario de la alianza.| AP Foto / Evan Vucci.

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l presidente Donald Trump criticó el martes a los demócratas, al calificar el proceso legislativo hacia un juicio político de “antipatriota” y “algo malo para nuestro país”.

Trump hizo las declaraciones durante un encuentro con el secretario general de la OTAN Jens Stoltenberg, en el marco del inicio de una cumbre de jefes de estado de la OTAN. Trump ha criticado a los demócratas por realizar una audiencia relativa al juicio político mientras él se encuentra en el exterior.

La Comisión Judicial de la cámara baja ha convocado a una audiencia acerca de los fundamentos constitucionales de un posible juicio político para el miércoles, justamente cuando finalizan dos días de reuniones de los miembros de la alianza atlántica en Londres.

“Me parece muy antipatriota por parte de los demócratas montar un espectáculo”, dijo Trump. “Me parece algo malo para nuestro país”.

Trump no es el único que ha expresado quejas. El secretario de Estado, Mike Pompeo; el abogado de la Casa Blanca, Pat Cipollone; y la asesora Kellyanne Conway han dicho que la convocatoria fue inoportuna.

Trump ha dicho que sólo le interesa obtener triunfos en política interna y exterior, entre ellos una reforma de la OTAN para que los miembros gasten más en defensa, pero con frecuencia parece interesado solamente en los hechos del día de la batalla contra el juicio político.

“Ni siquiera pienso en eso”, volvió a insistir Trump el martes.

Antes de partir hacia Londres, Trump fustigó a los “demócratas inútiles” por convocar a la audiencia durante la reunión de la OTAN. “¡No está bien!”, dijo.

También dijo que durante el vuelo leyó un informe de los republicanos sobre el juicio político, según el cual su decisión de retener la ayuda militar a Ucrania fue “totalmente prudente”.

Los demócratas argumentan que Trump abusó de sus poderes presidenciales al retener la ayuda para presionar al presidente ucraniano Volodymyr Zelenskiy a fin de que investigara al exvicepresidente Joe Biden y su hijo.

Sin embargo, Trump reiteró con firmeza que la nube del juicio político no debilitaba su posición para negociar en la escena internacional.

“Conozco a casi todos los líderes”, dijo Trump. “Me llevo bien con ellos. Es un fraude.

El juicio político es un fraude.

Ha resultado ser un fraude. Lo hacen sólo para obtener una ganancia política. Van a ver si pueden hacer algo en 2020 porque si no, van a perder”.

Trump dedicó tiempo y atención a su campaña de reelección durante su permanencia en Londres. Asistió a una reunión de recaudación de fondos con estadounidenses residentes en el exterior en beneficio del fondo Victoria de Trump, una cuenta conjunta de su campaña y el Comité Nacional Republicano. Se recaudaron 3 millones de dólares para su campaña, de acuerdo con un republicano allegado al evento.

El presidente quiso restar importancia a un informe del inspector general del Departamento de Justicia, previsto para el 9 de diciembre, acerca de los orígenes de la investigación sobre la injerencia rusa, la que trastornó sus primeros años en funciones.

En respuesta a un trascendido de que el inspector general considera que la investigación fue financiada correctamente, dijo que le interesaba más un informe en preparación por parte del fiscal federal John Durham, a quien el secretario de Justicia, Bill Barr, pidió que realizara su propia investigación.

“Ese es el informe que la gente espera en realidad”, dijo Trump.

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