The Hemet & San Jacinto Chronicle - December 12th, 2019

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D THE 7 ARTS

C VALLEY BEAT

Newly elected San Jacinto Mayor Andrew Kotyuk

STRAIT ON Christmas in other Lands

Golden Era Golf Course A "Bowled-Over" Breakfast

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VETERANS

Jingle and Mingle at this festive time of year

Soroptimist's "Jingle Mingle" Christmas event a huge success

BREAKING NEWS

Welcome Mr. Mayor Russ Brown appointed Mayor of Hemet; Linda Krupa named Mayor Pro Tem MARK LENTINE | EDITOR

Late Tuesday night the HSJ Chronicle learned that Russ Brown was appointed Mayor and Linda Krupa has been named Mayor Pro Tem. The HemetSan Jacinto Chronicle would like to offer our congratulations to both the new mayor and new mayor pro tem, and we would like to extend to them an invita-

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A NEW TRADITION

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First Annual "HSJ Chronicle Sports Awards" an outstanding success 2019 APPLEBEE’S SPORTS AWARDS BREAKFAST MARK LENTINE | EDITOR

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capacity crowd joined the Hemet-San Jacinto Chronicle staff to celebrate the first annual HSJ Chronicle Sports Awards. This year's awards focused solely on football, but an expanded banquet is planned for next year.

The five awards went to: • Kajiyah Hollowayne, Quarterback…MVP of the year Award.

• Asaiah Aguilar, Kicker…Clutch Performance Award • Arturo Ojeda, Jr., Left Tackle…

Lineman of the year Award

A BEAUTIFUL TREE: The Jingle Mingle Christmas Tree. | Photo by Sandy Dee.

COMMUNITY BRIEFS

which were given away in the raffle: additional raffle ticket were made available to improve the chances of winning.

Attendees could stroll around in this "wonderland" setting and actually feel the Christmas spirit. Then suddenly, you'd turn the corner and there was a Silent Auction area and you could place your bids on a variety of fantastic items, which was a great opportunity to get an early start on your holiday shopping or get something for yourself.

The San Jacinto High School Tiger Cafe Culinary Arts Program with instructors Debra

MOMENTS IN TIME

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he Soroptimists pulled off their 10th Annual "Soroptimist Jingle Mingle" event at the Museum and it was over the top: you felt like you were walking into a Christmas wonderland. This event is one of there major fundraisers for the group and the proceeds from the event support a number of San Jacinto-Hemet Valley Soroptimist programs including: High School Scholarship Program- offering scholarships to graduating senior girls who have an interest and involvement in community service activities.

The "Live Your Dream Education and Training Awards for Women Program" is a program that assists women who provide the primary source of financial support for their families. The program by gives them the resources they need to improve their education, skills and employment prospects.

Our 4th Annual Girl Power Conference for 6th & 7th grade girls enrolled in the San Jacinto Valley. Our next conference will be held March 2020 at Mt. San Jacinto College. The day is packed full of dynamic speakers, mini workshops to explore empowering ideas to show young ladies that they can do anything and live their dreams.

Walking around the Jingle Mingle you saw an amazingly creative collection of absolutely gorgeous holiday decor items

Ward and our very own Soroptimist Jeannie Duistermars kept the delicious hors d’oeuvres coming out all night. Barbra Swanson, a Soroptimist, manned the chocolate table which never ran out of the finest chocolates.

Tucked in the back corner, if you were 21 or older, the Soroptimist's provided Wine tickets at $2.00 a glass. Bottled water or a cup of coffee was just a buck.

The whole event made you feel as if you were in a Christmas Wonderland and the attendees really enjoyed themselves. The

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

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

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. Dec. 13, 2019 from 7 pm to 9 pm.

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

On Dec. 12, 1980

American oil tycoon Armand Hammer pays over $5 million at auction for an almost 500-year-old notebook containing writings and detailed drawings by artist Leonardo da Vinci, all relating to water and how it moved.

On Dec. 13, 1577

English seaman Francis Drake sets out from Plymouth, England, with five ships and 164 men on a mission to raid Spanish holdings on the Pacific coast of the New World. Three years later, Drake's return to Plymouth marked the first circumnavigation of the earth by a British explorer.

On Dec. 14, 1911

Norwegian Roald Amundsen becomes the first

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A Hemet Christmas Parade Pictorial

PARADE: Undaunted by the rain, Hemetonians turned out in droves for the Hemet Christmas Parade. | All Photos Courtesy of Steve Covington of The Downtown Deli.

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SAN JACINTO CITY COUNCIL MEETING

• Marcos Flores, Linebacker…

Sportsman Award • Sheldon Newton, Defensive Line…Game-Changer Award Accepting for Sheldon Newton was Arturo Ojeda, Jr. These banquets can sometimes hit snags, but the Applebee’s staff was perfect and the event was a complete success. This could not have happened without the help of Kitchen Manager Jennifer Trabucco and wait-staff Jesus Betancourt and Carlos Zambrano. Applebee’s Manager Melissa Silva could not

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using the equipment safely and for younger kids, the parents can go out on the floor with them. Dec. 18, 2019, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM. 1102 S. State St. Suite 5, San Jacinto, CA. More info: (951) 487-1200. http:// charlotgym.com

901 West Esplanade Avenue, San Jacinto. Wed., Dec. 18 from 7 PM - 8 PM.

HEMET WEST

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

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.

VALLEY-WIDE RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT

DECEMBER HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS AROUND THE WORLD IN HEMET

KIDS ZONE | FUN FOR ALL, FREE FOR ALL

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! 909-9080927. Cost: $10 drop-in or $30 a month for 4 classes.

Come to this enlightening and fun presentation to learn about the 9 major cultural/religious celebrations that occur during the festive month of

explorer to reach the South Pole, beating his British rival, Robert Falcon Scott, by more than a month.

Amundsen used sleigh dogs, while Scott employed motor sledges, ponies and dogs.

Tea Act of 1773, which granted the East India Company a virtual monopoly on the American tea trade.

On Dec. 15, 1945

Hollywood stuntman Stan Barrett blasts across a dry lakebed at California's Edwards Air Force Base in a rocket- and missile-powered car, becoming the first person to travel faster than the speed of sound on land. He reached an estimated top speed of 739 mph.

Gen. Douglas MacArthur, as Supreme Commander of Allied Powers in the Pacific, brings an end to Shintoism as Japan's established religion.

The Shinto system included the belief that the emperor, in this case Hirohito, was divine.

On Dec. 16, 1773

In Boston Harbor, a group of Massachusetts colonists disguised as Mohawk Indians board three British tea ships and dump 342 chests of tea into the harbor. The raid was in protest of the British Parliament's

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On Dec. 17, 1979

On Dec. 18, 1878

John Kehoe, the last of the Molly Maguires, is executed in Pennsylvania. The Irish secret society, which had allegedly been responsible for incidences of vigilante justice in the coalfields of eastern Pennsylvania, defended their actions as attempts to protect exploited Irish-American workers.

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LOCAL NEWS

Thursday |December 12 - 18 2019

WHAT HAPPENED IN THE VALLEY? Local News Briefs Mt. San Jacinto College (MSJC) Adult Education will hold its GED recognition ceremony at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, at the Menifee Valley Campus (Room 927).

More than 40 students of varying ages will complete their GED this semester.

Many of them will then transition into career certificate or associate degree programs at the college.

MSJC offers free high school equivalency (HSE) courses that prepare students to

take the GED. For more information, visit msjc.edu/AdultEd. Mt. San Jacinto College serves approximately 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.

• MSJC to Host Advanced Photography Exhibition The Mt. San Jacinto College (MSJC) Photography Department will host a free exhibit of the best photos created by its advanced photography students from Dec. 10 to 12.

Members of the public will be able to check out the amazing images and learn how the artists captured them at a free open house from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, in the Studio Gallery on the Menifee Valley Campus. It’s located in the 900 Building in Rooms 923 and 926.

The Gallery Show also will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 10, 11 and 12 in the Studio Gallery. For more information,

STRAIT ON

Dancing for God RUSTY STRAIT | SENIOR WRITER

• Mt. San Jacinto College hosts GED Recognition Ceremony

please email Melissa Welch in the Photography Department at mwelch@msjc.edu or call her at (951) 639-5684.

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.

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y son has often said to me, "Dad, times have changed," well, I got a good dose of change when I interviewed Sierra and Tyrone Barahas. This young couple are owners and operators of NOT OF THE WORLD DANCE STUDIO in Hemet.

How and why did their dance studio come into existence?

"We’ve been around for a couple of years," says Sierra; in this building four months. We operate for the glory of Jesus. In the dance studio business, there is a lot of jealousy and negativity. That’s not who we are.

Being in that environment over the past two years made me want to create a positive environment.

Inspired through Jesus through dance it was easy to go forward. It is such a blessing to see young people learning to dance for Jesus."

Who signs up for their

ORNAMENTS: A Santa reindeer full

of lights exhibiting at night. | Photo

by Sandy Dee.

PHOTOGRAPHY: MSJC Advanced Photography Exhibit Dec. 10-12, 2019. | Photo courtesy of MSJC.

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Soroptimist Ladies really know how to create a Christmas Event. We were all so grateful to the Metropolitan

dance classes?

"Right now they are mostly quite young, but we do have some young adults are starting to come in.

But the average age is from three to wherever it goes."

Both Sierra and Tyrone are lifetime dancers themselves. "I was born to dance," says Tyrone who grew up in San Diego, moved north to Merced at one point and then to San Jacinto.

"I moved to the San Fernando Valley, attended Moorpark College and later to Pierce College where I studied dancing. It was during those three years I lived in North Hollywood that I began dancing professionally. When I was just a kid, I saw a video of Usher doing Michael Jackson moves that I fell in love with dance."

Sierra’s introduction to the dance was somewhat different. A local girl, she attended Dartmouth middle school, Hemet High and Mount San Jacinto Community College, graduating in 2015 with a de-

ATTENDANTS: Soroptimist Valerie Drummer, left and Mrs. Elite Riverside County, the beautiful Valerie Vandever. | Photo by Sandy Dee. Water District of Southern California for allowing us to use the wonderful museum for this event .

Valerie Drummer, Soroptimist, said, "I love being a Soroptimist and

gree in liberal arts and then on to University of Riverside where she obtained her masters. Sounds more academic than artistic, but it was the art of the dance that has been her motivation.

How did she and Tyrone meet? He says, "When I moved back to San Jacinto, a friend’s dance studio brought us together.

I walked in the door and saw her, and I said to myself, ‘I might marry that girl.’ Oddly enough, I didn’t really like her at first. But marrying her is the best decision I ever made. You have to make a good decision once in a while to compensate for all the bad ones."

The two became competitors in a way, he says.

"She started a dance studio while I was still working for another dance studio which created some tension between us. We started dating about three months after we met and after four years got married last year.

I figured it was about time."

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FOOD: Soroptimist Barbara Swanson kept the chocloate flowing. | Photo by Sandy Dee.

I love to help women and girls to live their dreams.”

If you could not attend this year make sure to mark your calendar for next year, it is an event you will not want to miss.

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HSJC TEAM: Senior Staff Writer Ray _Rusty_ Strait with Senior Sports Writer and owner of iesportconnection.com, Kyle Headlee-Right. | Photo by Mark Lentine

ATTENDANTS: A hungry crowd of awards attendees. | Photo by Mark Lentine. and dining room. Our plan is to include at least 6 sports.

We would appreciate your feedback which will help us plan next year’s banquet.

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have been more helpful giving her assistance, time and talent in allowing the Chronicle to host our first awards breakfast banquet. Applebees holds many of these community-support, fund-raising, charitable breakfasts, and the Hemet San Jacinto Chronicle thanks Melissa and the entire staff of Applebee’s.

The HSJ Chronicle’s senior writer, Ray “Rusty” Strait, and our senior sports writer and owner of IEsportsconnection.com, Kyle Headlee were on hand, as Kyle spoke and handed out the awards.

You could see a real bond between our sports writer and the students and staff of the schools.

We received many emails and calls about this first awards banquet. Many questioned why we focused solely on football, and some asked if we were going to include girl’s sports next year.

As we said earlier in this article, the Chronicle will be expanding our awards banquet next year: we will be including both male and female sports and the banquet and awards ceremony will be expanded to the Applebee’s bar

tion to discuss issues with the Chronicle at any time.

Congratulations!

For our readers whom may be wondering what the process of choosing who will be the Mayor every year here is a bit of background.

"Each December, the City Council votes to appoint a Council Member to serve as Mayor and a Council

LINDA KRUPA | Courtesy Photo Member to serve as Mayor Pro Tempore. The Mayor presides at City Council

For more info on the HSJ Chronicle 2019 Sports Awards, please see Kyle Headlee’s article in the sports section on page A4. meetings and serves as the official head of the City for ceremonial purposes.

The Mayor Pro Tempore performs the duties of the Mayor during their absence or disability. This reorganization usually takes place at the same regular meeting as the certification of the election or upon vacancy. As a new Mayor is chosen, it is customary that the outgoing Mayor is recognized for their time and commitment to the City."

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CRIME WATCH

CRIME REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 16 TO NOVEMBER 22 HEMET Sat. November 16

Vandalism, 600 Block Imperial Way Grand Theft Auto, 200 Block Valley View Dr. Alcohol Violation, 1700 Block W. Florida Ave. Vandalism, 400 Block S. Buena Vista St. Theft, 3700 Block W. Florida Ave.

ISAAC LEYVA | Riverside County Sheriff's Department

JESUS MEDINA | Riverside

County Sheriff's Department

JOAQUIN SILVA | Riverside County Sheriff's Department

HEMET

vation related search warrants in the unincorporated county areas of Hemet and Juniper Flats.

During the service, 3427 plants were eradicated, 29.5 pounds of processed marijuana and several sheets of marijuana wax were collected, for a total combined weight of four tons. Five firearms including an AR-15 rifle, a shotgun and three handguns were seized. A records check re-

vealed one of the handguns had been reported stolen.

22-year-old Jesus Medina, 25-year-old Isaac Leyva, and 35-year-old Joaquin Silva, all Juniper Flats residents, were arrested for Possession of Stolen Property and Marijuana Cultivation. 58-year-old Hemet resident Craig Deerdorf will be charged with Marijuana Cultivation.

INCIDENT DATE: Dec.9

On December 9, 2019, at the direction of Sheriff Chad Bianco, personnel from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, Water Board, and Riverside County Code Enforcement served six marijuana culti-

THERMAL

PAROLEE AT LARGE

INCIDENT DATE: December 10, 2019

On December 10, 2019, at 7:45 PM, the La Quinta Special Enforcement Team located Valentin Tienda, 27-years-old of Indio, inside a local business attempting to steal items. Tienda, a wanted parolee at large was taken into custody without incident. Tienda was a wanted for numerous thefts committed

at local business. During the investigation stolen property was recovered, along with 2 grams of heroin and 1.5 grams of methamphetamine.

Tienda was booked at the Riverside County jail in Indio.

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

VALENTIN TIENDA | Riverside County Sheriff's Department

POSSESSION OR METHAMPHETAMINE INCIDENT DATE: December 10, 2019

the intent to sale. Braden was last arrest by the La Quinta Special Enforcement Team on December 04, 2019, for possession of 21.5 grams of methamphetamine, with the intent to sale. Braden 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.

Assault, 2700 Block W. Devonshire Ave. Vandalism, 2900 Block W. Florida Ave. Unattended Death, 1200 Block Olive Tree Ln. Simple Assault, 400 Block Westminster Pl. Burglary Vehicle, 500 Block N. Palm Ave. Theft, 3500 Block W. Florida Ave. Vandalism, 700 Block W. Acacia Ave. Assault, Janae & Quembie Ave. Assault, 500 Block Pierce Ct. Assault, 200 Block N. Mayflower St. Grand Theft Auto, 100 Block N. Carmalita St. Burglary Residential, 800 Block Costo Ln. Burglary Residential, 4200 Block Annsa Ave. Purse Snatching, 3400 Block W. Florida Ave. Vandalism, 2900 Block Cindy Ln. Theft, 1600 Block W. Florida Ave. Vandalism, 200 Block N. San Jacinto St.

Tues. November 19

ANTONIO MATTHEW BRADEN | Riverside County Sheriff's Dept.

Assault, 1100 Block Val Verde Dr. Grand Theft Auto, 1000 Block N. State St. Shoplifting, 1200 Block W. Florida Ave. Burglary Residential, 200 Block N. Mayflower St. Alcohol Violation, Latham & Lyon

Wed. November 20

Unattended Death, 2700 Block W. Florida Ave. Theft, 300 Block E. Latham Ave. Theft from Building, 1700 Block Karen Ct. Theft, 800 Block Cori Dr. Burglary Residential, 600 Block San Dimas St.

PERRIS POSSESSION OF BURGLARY TOOLS INCIDENT DATE: Dec. 8

On December 8, 2019, at approximately 9:19 P.M., Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Deputies, assigned to the city of Menifee, responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle in the public parking lot at 30137 Antelope Road. An alert citizen saw occupants of the vehicle casing parked cars in the shopping center.

Responding deputies located the vehicles and detained the occupants. Deputies arrested Zechariah Feuerstein of Hemet for possession of methamphet-

Sun. November 17

Mon. November 18

THERMAL

On Tuesday, December 10, 2019, at 2:45 PM, the La Quinta Special Enforcement Team conducted a pedestrian check in the 79000 block of Highway 111, in the city of La Quinta.

During the pedestrian check, it was discovered Matthew Braden, 27-years-old of Bermuda Dune, was in possession of approximately 11.4 grams of methamphetamine, with

ZECHARIAH FEUERSTEIN |

AMANDA DARLING | Riverside

amine and heroin, possession of burglary tools, possession of drug paraphernalia and violation of probation. Amanda Darling of Menifee was arrested for an outstanding felony war-

rant. Lindsay Cabal of Hemet was arrested for five misdemeanor warrants and possession of drug paraphernalia.

The subjects were booked at the Cois Byrd Detention Center.

Riverside County Sheriff's Dept.

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CRIME REPORT

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

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Alcohol Violation, 2300 Block W. Florida Ave. Theft from Vehicle, 500 Block N. Buena Vista St. Theft, 800 Block Costo Ln.

Thurs. November 21

Sex Pervert w/Child, 4200 Block Trevor Ln. Alcohol Violation, 1400 Block E. Florida Ave. Vandalism, 300 Block S. Alessandro St. Assault w/Knife, 600 Block N. Kirby St. Vandalism 300 Block N. State St.

Fri. November 22

Burglary Residential, 300 Block N. Hamilton Ave. Weapons Violation, 2300 Block W. Florida Ave. Assault, 1900 Block Calle Vandalism, 2000 Block W. Florida Ave. Alcohol Violation, 2000 Block E. Florida Ave. Theft from Vehicle, 800 Block W. Florida Ave.

SAN JACINTO Sat. November 16

Theft of Vehicle, 300 Block Shaver St. Theft of Vehicle, 900 Block Industrial Way Theft from Vehicle, 2700 Block Azalea Ave. Theft, 600 Block Porterfield Dr. Theft of Vehicle, 1800 Block S. Santa Fe Ave.

Sun. November 17

Theft of Vehicle, 900 Block E. Harvest Dr.

Mon. November 18

Drugs, W. Esplanade Ave. & S. San Jacinto Ave. Breaking & Entering, 1100 Block Lilac Rd.

Tues. November 19

Breaking & Entering, 1400 Block S. San Jacinto Ave. Theft, 600 Block Nantucket St. Breaking & Entering, 1800 Block S. San Jacinto Ave. Theft of Vehicle, 600 Block De Anza Dr. Theft, 1800 Block S. San Jacinto Ave. Assault, 600 Block Drake Dr. Theft from Vehicle, 500

Block N. Ramona Blvd.

Robbery, 1800 Block S. San Jacinto Ave.

Wed. November 20

Breaking & Entering, 1700 Block S. Santa Fe Ave. Theft of Vehicle, 500 Block S. Jordan Ave.

Thurs. November 21

Breaking & Entering, 800 Block De Anza Dr. Assault, 500 Block Idyllwild Dr. Theft of Vehicle, Hewitt St. & Shaver St.

Fri. November 22

Breaking & Entering, 300 Block W. Ramona Expy.

VALLE VISTA Sat. November 16

Breaking & Entering, 27000 Block San Jacinto St. Assault, 41000 Block E. CA 74 Theft, 44100 Block E. CA 74 Breaking & Entering, 44500 Block Adobe Dr.

Sun. November 17

Disorder, 44000 Block Lately Cir. Theft of Vehicle, 26300 Block Legacy Ct. Theft of Vehicle, 43200 Block San Mateo Way Theft from Vehicle, 41500 Block Johnston Ave.

Mon. November 18

Property Crime, 27400 Block Tierra Verde Dr. Theft, 24800 Block Tigris Ln. Breaking & Entering, 27000 Block San Jacinto St. Theft, 41000 Block E. CA 74

Tues. November 19

Theft, 43400 Block Marlene St. Theft of Vehicle, 25800 Block Stanford St.

Wed. November 20

Theft of Vehicle, 44100 Block Olive Ave.

Thur. November 21

*No Crime Report on this Day

Fri. November 22

Theft, 43400 Block E. CA 74

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.

INSIDE SPORTS

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Thursday |December 12 - 18 2019

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his season we made an “All-Valley Team” and we felt a few of these players deserved extra attention for their performances on the football season this year.

We'd like to announce the five winners of the First Annual HSJ Chronicle Sports Awards Asaiah Aguilar-Clutch Performance We gave Asaiah Aguilar (Hemet High) the “Clutch Performance” award for his performance against Citrus Hill High School. Prior to this year, Aguilar never played football. Never. This wasn't because he didn’t want to, but due to the fact that his parents wanted him to be safe in order to prolong his soccer career. Aguilar is a great student who gets very good grades, respects his parents, and honors his teachers. He was able to convince his mom to allow him to play this season, with the contingency that he could only play Kicker. She was reluctant at first, but grew to enjoy watching her son's exploits on the foot-

ball field. Aguilar proved to be a "go to" football player in a "do or die" situation against Citrus Hills in the Bulldog’s first league game of the year.

With only a minute left in the game, Aguilar drilled a 35-yard field goal that gave the Bulldogs the lead and ultimately the win in the game.

Aguilar will go down in Bulldog history as the kicker who gave the Bulldogs their first victory over Citrus Hills and handing Citrus Hills their first league loss in nine years.

Sheldon Newton-Game Changer We gave Sheldon Newton (San Jacinto High School) the “Game Changer” award.

The Game Changer award is pretty self-explanatory: it's all about how much of an effect one player has on the game. Sheldon Newton is a different kind of animal and high schools around Southern California had no idea how to prepare for him. This could be due to Coach Cogdill (San Jacinto Defensive Coordinator) and Coach Galliano’s (San Jacinto Head Coach) creative ways of getting him involved all over the field. Newton was dominant every time his cleats touched

the field. Coach Cogdill often rotated him around the defensive line, challenging him to play Defensive end, Defensive Tackle, and Nose Gaurd. Which really allowed the team to be creative with their linebackers and defensive backs. Sheldon Newton missed one game this season and you could definitely tell that the lack of his presence was felt. Not to mention Newton caught two passes this season both good for touchdowns.

Marcos Flores-Sportsman of the Year Marcos Flores (West Valley High School) earned the "Sportsman of the year" Award because of his actions on the field. His senior season was full of adversity, with a brand new head coach at a school that hasn’t put together a true winning season in quite a few years.

Flores always kept his composure and never gave up: he played every snap like it was his last, and at times he looked ready to die on that field. The final game of his high school career was cut short when a bench-clearing brawl took place between the two teams. In the midst of

chaos, Marcos’ true character shined through as he took a knee and waited for the referees to separate the two teams.

Unfortunately for Marcos, he wouldn’t be allowed to play the last six minutes of his final game. Marcos Flores is the epitome of what a Student-Athlete should strive to be and for that, he deserves this award.

Arturo Ojeda Jr-Lineman Award Arturo Ojeda Jr (San Jacinto High School) has been a monster on the offensive line all year long. His nickname is “The Bodyguard”: he is a team captain at San Jacinto and he plays left tackle. The left tackle spot is one of the most important positions on the football field. They make sure that the offensive line is in check and working as a concise unit. Ojeda does a lot more than just protect his quarterback’s blindside. He helps him identify blitz packages and signals to the rest of his line who they should pick up. He plays with intense energy and prides himself when he gets a "pancake".

He is a proud member of the “Trench Gang” and was easily the most dominant line-

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restling has been a big deal in the valley for many years. Many athletes have spent time on the wrestling mats ether as training for other sports or just because they love it so much. Local wrestling programs have produced professional mixed martial artists (Jared Vanderaa and Alberto Romo) a numerous amount of college wrestlers and coaches.

Coaches like Officer Nacua and Ed Mendivil have been involved in the wrestling scene for years and have positively impacted many lives.

Throughout the years many wrestlers have come and gone throughout the San Jacinto Valley, but two of the most promising prospects ever are

wrestling right now.

Arturo Ojeda Jr (San Jacinto High School) is returning for his senior season. Ojeda earned himself an impressive resume last season winning in County, League, and CIF. Ojeda finished his Junior season with an impressive 34-6 record and won five tournaments. He is an imposing wrestler and prides himself on his grit and tenacity. In the fall, Arturo spends his time on the football field, but his passion is on the mat. He hopes to return to San Jacinto later in life and become a wrestling coach. Coming into his senior season, Ojeda is ranked as the 11th heavyweight in the state. His first tournament this year was the Rim of the World Invitational last weekend. Ojeda was just one of a great many heavyweights, but he was listed as the favorite

WRESTLING: Arturo Ojeda Jr after winning his tournament at Rim of the World High School| Photo Credit: Inland Empire Sports Connection

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SPORTS AWARDS: Four of the winners with Inland Empire Sports Connection's Owner/Hemet & San Jacinto Sports Chronicle Lead Sports Writer, Kyle Headlee | Photo by Mark Lentine man in the league this year.

San Jacinto is going to have a tough time replacing him next year. Ojeda is leaving some huge shoes to fill.

Kajiya Hollowayne-Most Valuable Player Our Most Valuable Player goes to Kajiya Hollowayne (San Jacinto High School).

Hollowayne plays quarterback. He already has multiple division 1 college offers including offers from UCLA, Nevada, and Kansas. Hollawayne is the definition of a dual-threat quarterback and can throw the deep ball or take it on the ground. Hollowayne finished the season

with over 2,300 passing yards and 22 passing touchdowns.

He also rushed for over 900 yards and added 13 touchdowns on the ground. At times it looked like Hollowayne was playing a video game while everyone else was stuck in real life. He is only going to be better in his senior year and it seems he has already put the league on notice. Get your popcorn ready, because next year will be quite a show.

We'd like to thank all of the winners, their families and the staff at Applebee's for making our first Awards banquet an outstanding success.

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Karson Martin after winning the La Costa Tournament | Photo Credit: Inland Empire Sports Connection

coming into the tournament.

Ojeda pinned all five of his opponents and dominated the whole tournament. Ojeda is back in action this weekend at Citrus Hills High School for his next tournament.

Karson Martin, who grew up in the valley and attended River Springs Charter School, is now a student at Chaparral High School. Karson's roots run deep in San Jacinto. Both his older sister and brother graduated from San Jacinto High School and his mom was the principal there for many years. Martin also just finished his football season and is now ready for what the mat has to offer him. Martin was set up to have a breakout season last year. Unfortunately, his season was cut short by a devastating injury suffered in the practice room: Martin suffered a snapped tibia and ankle, ultimately ending his season before it ever got started. However, Martin is back for his junior season and is ready to make up for the lost time.

This past weekend Martin entered the La Costa Canyon Hamada Classic tournament as an underdog. He was unranked and wasn’t expected to win. This is largely due to him not being able to wrestle last season.

Martin shot out the gate like a raging bull who was tired of being caged. He quickly pinned his first opponent and continued the momentum through the tournament finishing as the champion. Many of the other wrestlers/coaches were stunned, but Karson Martin knew he had what it took and wanted to take the opportunity to show everyone what he is about. These two young men both have what it takes to put the valley on the map as a wrestling powerhouse.

Both boys are positioned to make deep runs in the CIF’s and can potentially win the state championship. Good luck boys! The Inland Empire Sports Connection/Hemet San Jacinto Chronicle will be watching.

ada Long of Beaumont High School is already making a case for herself to be named the top player in the Mountain Pass League.

She is a natural scorer who posses great handle. She has no problem driving to the lane despite her size (5’4”) but that’s not where her game ends. Long also has a unique mid-range game: she hits shots all around the court and doesn’t really favor one spot over another. She also has a very consistent three-point shot. She doesn’t shoot it often but when she does there’s a 40% chance it will be good.

Long is currently the top scorer in the Mountain Pass League. Oh, did I mention she is only a freshman? That’s right, this girl is dominating courts all around the valley and she is a true freshman.

Just recently she came down to West Valley for the West Valley Varsity Tip-Off Classic and averaged 20 points per game. Jada Long has put 120 points in the bank this season already. She doesn’t just lead the Mountain Pass League in overall points, she leads the Mountain Pass League in three-point shots made (17) and free throws made (29).

She is also among the top three in the league in steals (23). The season is only beginning but this "hooper" is off to a fast start. There’s no

sign of her slowing down either: defenses have a tough time containing her, and for good reason: she spends most of her free time training for basketball. It's a yearround thing for her and she takes it very seriously. Long trains through “Mo Buckets Training” a basketball training company based in Beaumont. Mo Buckets trains all ages and Jada is just one of their high school basketball players who is making waves this season. The main trainer is Mo Abdul-Aziz who trains her in all phases of the game. Mo doesn’t just teach his athletes how to shoot a basketball. He likes to discover what makes them good at basketball and helps enhance that part of their game. Not everyone is a natural scorer: some are defensive-minded players and others are facilitators. No matter what your game is, Mo Buckets Training can make you a better player.

Jada Long currently has her team right in the mix in the Mountain Pass League standings. They have a 4-6 record, but are getting better every day. The scary thing is the two leading scorers on the team, Jada Long and Jana Roman are both underclassmen which means we will be hearing a lot more of both of them in the near future. Follow @ IEsportsConnect on Instagram for all the latest news on Jada Long and her Freshman Season.

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lanning to follow a trendy diet like keto in 2020 or simply want to eat right? There’s good news -- grilling can be a great option for you to kickstart eating healthier in the new year. Indeed, the American Heart Association recommends it.

“Grilling is a year-round way of life, bringing together family and friends,” says Jeff Thiessen, president of Pit Boss Grills.

“Luckily, those watching their diets can still get healthy foods with the fun and flavor of a backyard barbecue.”

Use these tips to make healthier meals prepared on the grill: • Let your spices do the heavy lifting: You can add exciting and bold flavor to any recipe using seasoning mixtures. Spice up foods like veggies or lean meats with seasoned rubs or marinades for amazing flavor without all the calories.

• Eat fresher: Round out recipes by including fresh vegetables. For the best flavor and highest nutritional value, look for locally-grown produce. Vegetables make an excellent addition to any meal as grilled kabobs or chopped up and tossed in your favorite chili.

• Be versatile: A healthy diet is a versatile diet.

Look for a grill offering multiple cooking options, including baking, roasting and smoking, such as Pit Boss Grills. Their 8-in-1 versatile grills allow you to do it all with one-of-akind hardwood flavor.

• Try it yourself: For a delicious spin on a favorite barbecue classic, try this Healthy Hawaiian Pulled Pork, right from the Pit Boss playbook.

Ingredients: • 2 cups aloe leaf juice • 1 teaspoon coriander, ground • 2 teaspoons cracked pepper • 1 teaspoon cumin • Dash of salt • 4-6 garlic cloves • 1 3-inch ginger, fresh • 1-2 limes • 4 cups no sodium added chicken bone broth • 1/4 cup olive oil • 4 teaspoons paprika • 6-8 pounds pork shoulder/butt • 1/2 sweet onion • 2 packets Truvia • 2 tablespoons Truvia Nectar Directions: • Set grill to “smoke.”

Once the pot catches, turn the grill up to 300 degrees F. Make sure your flame broiler is closed, you’ll want to use indirect heat.

• Add spices to a bowl.

Set aside.

• Grate ginger into a separate “wet ingredients” bowl. Mince garlic cloves and dice onions into the same bowl. Juice limes and add chicken bone broth, aloe leaf juice, Truvia and Truvia Nectar. Mix and set bowl aside.

• Add the oil to your Pit Boss Cast Iron Roasting Pan and coat the bottom and sides. Place pork inside.

• Coat pork with dry rub.

• Pour wet ingredients around the pork. Cover with lid and set on the grill.

• Check every couple hours, basting if needed.

When internal temperature reaches 195 degrees F (after 6-8 hours), it should easily start to pull apart.

Don’t pull apart the whole shoulder yet.

• Remove roasting pan from grill and set aside for 1 hour. Remove lid to help speed cooling.

• Once cooled, shred pork into a separate bowl, removing fat. If adding marinade for additional flavor, skim fat off the top and discard.

• Pair with fresh grilled veggies, delicious fruit or make tacos or salads, and voila!

To shop grills, as well as find cooking tips, grilling resources and additional recipes, visit pitboss-grills.com.

sychoanalysis, often stereotyped in arts and literature as patients reclining on couches and talking about their mothers, is enjoying renewed scientific support.

Studies have found that psychoanalytic therapies are evidence-based and lead to significant improvements in mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress.

According to recent research, psychoanalytic therapies achieve lasting results by exploring underlying causes of one's mental health issues. This deeper exploration gets to the root of a person's symptoms and sets psychoanalysis apart from more superficial therapies that only treat symptoms.

By looking closely at each person's life, psychoanalytic therapies help one feel more understood as a unique individual, improve personal relationships, relieve pain-

ful emotional symptoms, and change life-long ways of coping.

This is not your father's psychoanalysis. In fact, in a 2019 survey conducted by Psychoanalysis Now, 400 psychoanalysts in the United States highlighted the realities of psychoanalysis and how it works. Almost all the professionals surveyed (96 percent) said they regularly conduct therapy either once or twice per week, which is feasible for most patients' schedules.

The stereotype of lying on a couch during therapy is an option - but only if the patient chooses it for relaxation and comfort. Otherwise, patients and their analysts are seated facing each other in chairs. Roughly, 73 percent of analysts surveyed report that they also conduct therapy sessions remotely, via telephone or through Internet video connections.

"Psychoanalysis is often indicated when other less intensive therapies have failed to achieve the desired

results," according to the website of the American Psychoanalytic Association.

"It truly offers something different and more comprehensive, and is a good place to turn when symptoms remain or behavioral or relationship patterns continue after one or two attempts at less intensive, shorter term psychotherapy."

However, one's problem need not be too severe to benefit from psychoanalysis. Individuals struggling in the workplace, who have long-term relationship issues with family members, or who simply want a new perspective on their lives can benefit.

Through psychoanalysis, one can unlock the past, inform the present, and expand the future to reach their full potential.

Children and teens can also benefit as some psychoanalysts specialize in working with children in partnership with parents.

For more information and to find a psychoanalyst near you, visit apsa.org.

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FAITH & RELIGION

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Clergy Corner - Good Grief PASTOR RICK PULS | CONTRIBUTED

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

2. Where did the angel Gabriel appear to Mary saying, "Blessed art thou among women"?

Nazareth, Tyre, Ninevah, Gazi 3. With two different biblical answers, who was the father of Joseph?

Jacob/Heli, Gideon/Ishmael, Solomon/Nahum, Samuel/Pilate

4. Which Old Testament prophet predicted Jesus would be born in Bethlehem?

Amos, Obadiah, Micah, Nahum 5. For the journey to Bethlehem how did Mary and Joseph travel?

Bible not specific, Cart, Rode donkey, Small raft 6. Which of these wasn't a gift from the wise men (Magi)?

Silver, Myrrh, Gold, Frankincense

BIBLE WORLD ANSWERS

man enjoyed a game of golf one morning with his friend and both had a relaxing experience. They progressed to the “back nine” which were situated near a major highway. The man placed his ball on the tee and prepared to swing when a funeral procession passed by. He suddenly put his club down, removed his hat, and placed it over his heart. When the procession had passed he put back on his hat and positioned himself to tee off.

His friend felt puzzled by his actions and said, “That person in the hearse must have meant something to you.” The man responded, “Yes she did! I was married to her for 52 years!”

This is a funny story (or a bad joke, depending on perspective), yet it shares a truth about our society. We don’t deal with grief very well. We expect others to experience the pain of loss at the death of a loved one, however, we tend to allow only a short time for such emotions. Then we want the bereaved to move on with their lives. I once talked with a woman who had recently lost her husband and she had a hard time handling her own grief.

PASTOR RICK PULS | File Photo She said that her friends had told her to give away her husband’s belongings and remove every picture of him from around the house. In that way she could more quickly get on with her life. I suggested that she do the opposite and keep his belongings and pictures around her and allow herself to grieve as she viewed and touched these objects. I said that she would know when it was time to move on.

The Biblical patriarch Job lost everything in one day. His ten children died suddenly in a natural disaster. His massive wealth vanished and his health deteriorated to such an extent that he was physically unrecognizable. In reaction to these calamities, Job said, “Let the day perish on which I was born, and the night that said, ‘A man is

ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH Valley Vocal Ensemble - Celebrate the season - Dec. 14 @ 3:00 pm, St John’s Lutheran Church, 26410 Columbia St. $10 general admission. The Valley Vocal Ensemble celebrates the holiday season with two performances of their Christmas Concert, featuring “Sing We Now of Christmas,” a compilation of over 20 familiar carols originally recorded by the Harry Simeone Chorale. Second performance is at DVAC on Sunday December 15th. (951) 660-5798.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Journey to the Stable - Sunday December 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.

1) New 2) Nazareth 3) Jacob/Heli

4) Micah 5) Bible not specific 6) Silver

Gradual or sudden, these losses can cause tremendous pain. Yet they are the times when God can enlarge our souls and draw us into a closer, more loving relationship with Him and others.

On Friday, December 13, Hemet Valley Christian Church will present a workshop called, “Enlarge Your Soul through Grief and Loss.” Our ability to grow as followers of Christ and human beings depends on our response to grief and loss. Jesus was fully God, but also fully human, and he models for us the struggle and the treasures available for anyone brave enough to face ‘loss’ God’s way. In this seminar, you will find support as you face your personal grief and loss. We invite you to join us.

FAITH IN BRIEFS

THE MIRACLE OF CHRISTMAS Dec. 14 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 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.

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conceived.’ Let that day be darkness! May God above not seek it, nor light shine upon it.” The magnitude of such a sudden loss happens to some of us.

Yet most of us experience loss more slowly over the span of our lives. We lose our youthfulness, which no magic elixir can restore. We lose our hoped-for dreams, perhaps of a career, or marriage, or children. Each time we move or change jobs we suffer some loss.

Life transitions, such as our children growing more independent...or retirement, involve the letting go of familiar patterns. At times we experience catastrophic loss: the death of a family member, a friend committing suicide, a spouse having an affair, the painfulness of a divorce, or a diagnosis of cancer.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 38th Annual NAMI Christmas Holiday Party - Wed Dec 18 2019 at 11:00 am to 01:30 pm. Hemet United Methodist Church, 530 S Buena Vista St, Hemet Annual Christmas Holiday party for Behavioral Health peers and their fam-

ilies in Mid County region of Riverside County. Musical Entertainment, Gifts and Turkey dinner. Please join us- space is limited.

CORNERSTONE CHURCH Free Christmas Concert & Fair - Fri, Dec 20, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM & Sat, Dec 21, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Join us for a night of a wonderful Christmas Concert followed by a Christmas Fair.

-Beautiful Christmas Music -Lighted Christmas Trees -Coffee & Hot Chocolate -Caroling -Crafts -Christmas Movies -Cookie Decorating -Raffle Prizes!

-Street Tacos (available for purchase) IT’S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR - Friday Dec 20 thru Saturday Dec 21 @ 6:30 pm.

Donation suggested. Cornerstone Church presents their spectacular Christmas concert, followed by a very special Christmas Fair, featuring music, treats, caroling, raffles and more.

Cornerstone Church, 26089 Girard St, Hemet. Information: (951) 658-7133 or mail@cornerstonehemet.org SAN JACINTO ASSEMBLY OF GOD It's Christmas at SJA with the California Feetwarmers - Sun, Dec 22, 6:30 – 7:30 PM. San Jacinto Assembly of God, 300 W 1st St, San Jacinto This year, the delightful, amazing,

and downright fun California Feetwarmers will be performing live in our worship center. PLUS, we'll get a little visit from Santa! Reserved General Admission seating is $6.

TEMPLE BETH AM IN SAN JACINTO Hanukkah Celebration - Friday, December 27, at 7 pm. Temple Beth Am will celebrate Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, at its special December 27th Friday Hanukkah service. The public is welcome to participate in the celebration and the lighting of the menorah.

Hanukkah celebrates the re-dedication of the Jewish Temple in Jerusalem.

The Jews, in the Maccabean Revolt, defeated the Syrians who had occupied and despoiled the Holy Temple. When the Eternal Light, which hangs above the Holy Ark containing the Torah, was rekindled, there was only enough oil to last for a few hours. But miraculously, the oil lasted eight days, allowing time to produce more oil.

Hanukkah is celebrated by lighting the menorah candles for eight days. Potato pancakes (latkes), a traditional food, is served at gatherings. Also, jelly doughnuts (soufganiyot) are eaten. Foods fried in oil commemorate the holiday.

Temple Beth Am is an independent community synagogue serving the San Jacinto Valley since 1958. The Temple is located at 20520 State Street (at Soboba Road). For information, the website is www.templebethamsj.org or call 951-445-0502.

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OBITUARIES

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Thu, Dec 12, 10 AM. Inter Valley Health Plan, Medicare Information & Vitality Center, 214 E Stetson Ave.

WIDOWED PERSONS ACTIVITIES CLUB

Thursdays, Dec 12, Jan 9 & Feb 13 @ 1:30 PM. Hemet CityJames 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.

NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS

Party at the San Jacinto Library! - Come take part in the San Jacinto Library's annual Christmas Program! This year we're doing a "Nightmare Before Christmas" theme with a photo booth, crafts! Bring your kids and friends!

Fri, Dec 13, 2 – 4 PM. San Jacinto Public Library, 595 S San Jacinto Ave, SJ.

PAINTOLOGY

Family Friday: The Grinch Fri, Dec 13, 6:30 – 8:30 PM. Jolly Snowman - Sat, Dec 14, 6:30 – 8:00 PM Paint & Sip: Holiday Sip Sun, Dec 15, 4:30 – 8:30 PM Includes: Canvas, Guided Step by Step Tutorial Instructions, Apron, Brushes, and Easel.

Paintology, 4240 E Florida Ave, 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.

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.

rale. First performance is at St John’s Lutheran on Saturday December 14th. (951) 6605798.

THEME-INSPIRED ROBOTICS WORKSHOPS

HOLIDAY IN THE PIAZZA

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.

HOPE THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS

Thu, Dec 19, 1:00 – 2:30 PM Western Center Academy, 2345 Searl Pkwy, Hemet FREE event for all students.

Drinks & yummies will be provided. Will occur the last hour of school before the winter recess. Music & Photo area with props for students to enjoy.

PAINT WITH DOTTIE

For Those who are grieving Thu, Dec 12, 2 PM – 3 PM. Brookdale Sunwest, 1001 N Lyon Ave, Hemet Join us for this free, dropin event as we find tools, encouragement, and hope in the midst of grief. Contact: 951925-0822.

Hosted by Brookdale Senior Living and Hope Hospice & Healthcare, Inc.

Fri, Dec 20, 6 PM – 8 PM Applebee's Grill + Bar, 2515 W Florida Ave, Hemet.

The snowman all lit up in Hemet for all ages welcome paint night, at family friendly Applebees with great food and drink specials, don't want to miss out. Everything is included all you have to do is show up and have a great time. Led Lights included.

ADVISORS BREAKFAST

MCWANE’S PHOTOS WITH SANTA

Sat, Dec 14, 7 AM. El Jalapeño, 3300, 199 N State St # 102, Hemet.

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.

THE GATHERING

Sistership Circle Day: “Unveiling HerVision” - With Selina Davis. Sun, Dec 15, 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM. Admission $28.This event is limited, please reserve your seat.

4485 Thornbush Dr, Hemet

VALLEY VOCAL ENSEMBLE CELEBRATE THE SEASON

December 15 @ 3 pm Diamond Valley Arts Center, 123 N Harvard St. $10 general admission.

The Valley Vocal Ensemble celebrates the holiday season with two performances of their Christmas Concert, featuring “Sing We Now of Christmas,” a compilation of over 20 familiar carols originally recorded by the Harry Simeone Cho-

Fri, Dec. 20 @ 4 pm – 7 pm.

McWane Family Funeral Home, 350 N San Jacinto St. Free. Santa is coming to McWane’s! Come take a FREE picture with him. (951) 6589497.

ASSEMBLYMAN CHAD MAYES

Mon, Dec 23, 10 AM – 2 PM City of Hemet - City Hall, 445 E Florida Ave, Hemet.

Assemblyman Chad Mayes' district staff will offer mobile district office hours to answer constituent questions or to assist them with issues they may have with government.

CHRISTMAS EVE

Tue, December 24, 2019 Hemet Adult School, 831 E Devonshire Ave, Hemet

CHRISTMAS EVE

CHRISTMAS DAY

Wed, December 25, 2019 Hemet Adult School, 831 E Devonshire Ave, Hemet

VALLE VISTA, WINCHESTER, MORENO VALLEY & MENIFEE

PM. Moreno Valley Public Library, 25480 Alessandro Blvd, Moreno Valley. Join Santa and his Elf Friends from the Morning Optimist Club of Moreno Valley for FREE holiday--themed stories, games, activities and photos!

Ms. Camille's Storytime - Fri Dec. 13 10:30am - 11:30am. Mall Branch, 22500 Town Cir, Moreno Valley. Join us every Friday morning at 10:30 a.m. for stories, songs, dancing and crafts! All ages are welcome! Each week we will have a different theme and a craft that goes along with it!

WINTER WONDERLAND 2019

Fri, Dec 13, 5:30 – 9:00 PM. Free food, dessert bar pics w/ Santa, toys, give a ways, performances, employment & community resources, jumpers, arts & crafts, pet items. Veterans Supplemental Support Network, 41593 Winchester Rd #200, Temecula

PHEARLESS ART STUDIO

Sandy Claus Juice & Paint Sat, December 14, 3 PM – 5 PM Steppin' Out Sip & Paint Sat, December 14, 7 PM – 9 PM Christmas Unicorn Sip & Paint - Fri, Dec 20, 7 – 9 PM Mrs. Claus Sip & Paint - Sat, December 21, 7 PM – 9 PM Mrs. Frosty Sip & Paint Sun, December 22, 4 PM – 6 PM Winter Queen Sip & Paint Sat, December 28, 7 PM – 9 PM Make new friends. Hear good music. Sip some wine and create something beautiful. All attendees will receive instructions on how to recreate their own 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. Seats and tables are limited in space and are first come first serve. If you are 15

minutes or more late, you forfeit your seat. There are No-Sit Ins (watching during the class) Tickets are non-refundable.

Phearless Art Studio, 22455 Alessandro Blvd, Moreno Valley.

Phantasmic Event and Party Planning, 12125 Day St Suite H304, Moreno Valley.

2ND ANNUAL SJVAC PHOTOS WITH SANTA & XMAS PHOTO SHOOT FUNDRAISER

Fri, Dec 13, 4:00 – 5:30 PM Menifee Countryside Marketplace, I-215 & Newport Road, Menifee. A fun drop-off class for your artists who love painting and learning new techniques! Our instructors will be here to help them step-by-step through the project.

All materials and supplies included. Price: $24.

Join San Jacinto Valley Animal Campus volunteer Freddie B Photography for a wonderful fundraising event to benefit the San Jacinto Valley Animal Campus volunteer program. You will have a choice of a 5x7 for $10.00 or an 8x10 for $15; both professionally printed and matted on site with the availability of ordering of additional sizes and photo products to include Xmas cards.

Sat, Dec 14, 11 AM – 4 PM Riverside County Department of Animal Services, 581 S Grand Ave, San Jacinto.

PHANTASMIC EVENT AND PARTY PLANNING

Naughty or Nice and Paint Night - Fri, Dec 13, 7 – 10 PM. Join the fun with Pure Romance bringing the best toys to make your New Years SPICY! This is a great event for that soon to be Bride, a girls night, and just a night to let loose. This is a Paint night like no other. get your tickets today! 18 & Over Only. Admission: $30.

Taco Paint Night - Sat, Dec. 14, 6:30 PM. This will be a night full of fun. It's perfect for a date night, girls night out, birthday weekend, or a way to meet new people. With tickets starting at $25 per person. For the first hour you can eat, drink, and mingle.

Vegan options are available. Food will be cooked onsite by one of the best caterers in town offering delicious, fresh food! Make sure to bring cash to tip our bartender!

Must be 21 and over. No sit ins, No refunds, Non-Transferable. Must have ID's to enter. No ID, No entrance, No Exceptions.

March 20, 1934 - November 29, 2019 Walter Warren “Bud” DeVaney, age 85, passed away peacefully in the Moreno Valley Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente on Friday November 29, 2019. His loving wife of 58 years, Jean was by his side. He was born on March 20, 1934 in Los Angeles, California to the late Walter Marvin and Helen (Perry) DeVaney. He leaves his wife Jean (Archer) DeVaney, children daughter Celisse (Charlie) Merki of Grayslake, IL, his son, Kenneth (Rachel) DeVaney of Martinez, CA, five grandchildren Justin DeVaney, Jeremy DeVaney, Ryan Merki, Andrew Merki, Grace Merki, and many close friends.

Bud grew up in Los Angeles, California and attended Covina High School.

After graduation he worked for Southern Pacific Railroad until 1952, in early 1953 he joined the United States Army. He served as corporal in communications and was stationed in Ft. Hood, Texas. Upon his discharge from the Army he began his 36 year career as a lineman/cable splicer with General Telephone & Electronics Corporation (GTE). In 1960 he met his wife, Jean at the Baldwin Park In-N-Out Burger, a popular hangout with the young people at the time. A year later they were married in Las Vegas, NV at Little Chapel of the Flowers.

In 1969 Bud and Jean moved with their family to the Hemet/San Jacinto valley. He was active in the community serving on the board of directors for Hemet Valley Dolphins, a member of the Valley-Wide R.C. Glider Club #3323, volunteer as a fire lookout for the U.S. Forest Service, San Bernardino, participated in a local motorcycle touring group, The Great Riders. He was a 54 year Mason and a member of the Hemet San Jacinto Masonic Lodge for 40 years.

One of Bud’s favorite pastimes was exploring. He and his wife traveled thousands of miles in their RV throughout the United States and Mexico. When he wasn’t RVing or touring on his BMW motorcycle Bud was an avid hobbyist. He built radio control cars, trucks, and gliders. He especially enjoyed building and flying the RC gliders.

A funeral service is scheduled December 17, 2019, 9:30am at the Hemet San Jacinto Masonic Lodge #338, 150 Laursen St., Hemet, CA. Graveside service will be held at 1:00pm at Riverside National Cemetery 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA. Funeral arrangements through Miller Jones Mortuary, Hemet, CA. Online Condolences can be made at Miller-Jones.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to Braille Institute of America, Inc. 741 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90029 at https://www.brailleinstitute.org/donate or the California Masonic Foundation. 1650 E. Old Badillo St., Covina, CA 91724 at https://masonicfoundation.org/ways-to-give/give-now/.

Tue, December 24, 2019 Aspire Community Day School, 26866 S San Jacinto St, Hemet

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MORENO VALLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY Holiday Optimist Library Night - Thu, Dec 12, 6:00 – 7:30

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"GLOBAL AUTISM PROJECT" PAINT NITE

Fri, Dec 13, 6:45 – 8:45 PM The Soul Palette Meditative Art Studio, 32231 Murrieta Rd, Menifee. Come help raise money for the global autism program traveling the Dominican republic this January. Create a this Christmas painting and believe. Tickets are $35.00 come with snack, drinks, instructions, and friends.

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Summer Snowman-Wednesday, December 18. 4 pm -5:30 pm. Price: $26. Ages: 6+ A fun drop-off class for your artists who love painting and learning new techniques! Our instructors will be here to help them step-by-step through the project. All materials and supplies included.

Dinosaur Handprint - Saturday, December 21. 9 am -10:30 am. Price: $24. Ages: 4-7. A class for preschoolers to do with a parent, grandparent, or aunt. They will have a snack and paint a project. Price includes all materials and a snack.

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Mon, Dec 16, 3 PM. 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.!

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They are now parents of a new baby.

Their own dance studio began in My City Youth Center in Hemet, a non-profit youth center.

The Center gave them some space to operate their fledgling studio. After a while they began taking in new students and to outgrow their space.

Sierra says,"We began to pray for guidance and soon found a place on State Street that was affordable and thought, "okay, this is it." Short-lived situation.

"We decided to trust God to lead us in the right direction. We found this location and moved in two months ago."

What do they see for themselves in the future?

"We expect to continue

our growth and move on to a larger space, but right now we’re concentrating on what we accomplish here."

Is dance really popular in the Valley?

"It is. We’re getting more teens. It is the little ones who seem to want it. It is all about getting the word out and letting folks know we are here."

What might I be missing?

Ask and ye shall receive. Tyrone is also a musician who performs on the keyboard and guitar. Sierra also sings.

"I sing in church, but don’t volunteer elsewhere".

They have their first dance contest coming up this Saturday.

"The Emanuel Christmas Dance Story is about the birth of Jesus in dance.

We hope people will join us. It is family event and we will be raffling off bikes, Christmas Baskets and oth-

er things," Tyrone adds, "The Dream a Neon Puppet Team" is coming to perform. They feature a black light puppet show."

This dedicated young couple have goals and thanks to their faith they have no fears of not accomplishing everything they set out to do.

Yes, times have changed.

I grew up in West Virginia in a very fundamentalist church.

If we danced, smoked or went to the movies, we backsliders would have to be "saved" all over again.

Imagine that.

Just sayin' rustystrait@gmail.com For details about The Dance Contest: WHERE: 2920 E Florida Ave, Hemet, CA TIME: 5:30 TO 7:30 pm PHONE: (951) 390-3564

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THE VETERANS POST A VOICE FOR VETS Santa came early this year

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SAN JACINTO, CA.

Newly elected San Jacinto Mayor Andrew Kotyuk running for State Assembly RUSTY STRAIT | SENIOR WRITER

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an Jacinto Councilman Andrew Kotyuk will take on the duties of mayor for the third goaround as of January. I sat down with him on Tuesday for an interview, hoping to hear his plans for the upcoming term. I got that and more, as you shall see in detail in the paragraphs to come.

How, I asked, would the new term be different from the two previous terms?

“I think those answers are intertwined. All of the work done in the first term is now coming to fruition. Government moves slowly. Take Walmart, the new Soboba Casino or the commercial development along Sanderson Avenue.

We have a great deal of commercial activity. Those are extremely positive commercial ventures that draw “spenders” into the city. That is one reason I ran again. All those cylinders are firing up and I want us to progress from there.

‘As to the negatives, we still don’t have a tremendous amount of revenue in the city. Our public safety isn’t 100% funded. That will come. Also, we have sales tax leakage. We don’t have the big car dealerships. We don’t have malls.

ANDREW F. KOTYUK | Courtesy Photo People spend that money elsewhere and it becomes a loss of tax revenue to us.

The same goes for jobs.”

“I have a vision because we have all the probabilities of growth. The entertainment corridor along Ramona Expressway by Soboba. We’re working on that to bring outside dollars into the valley. When people come here and leave their money that is a boost to our economy: it brings in more tax dollars which can be used for development and expansions. If that doesn’t happen, then all we’re doing is just passing our money around and the economy never grows.”

Why aren’t the car dealerships coming to San Jacinto? “Historically Hemet wanted them. The traditional mind-set was to have them in Hemet.”

“Our entire Valley has been harmed because

we lack viable corridors from the outside world.

When the I-15, 215 and 10 freeways were extended around our valley, highways 74 and 79 no longer mattered. That is known as the “Route 66 effect” and everybody knows what happened to “America’s highway”; It literally became a side street to the nation. Before those freeways, people came here and spent their money because 74 and 79 were the corridors. We lost all that commercial trade. With the widened freeways they simply have by-passed us.

“The 79 expansion and the Mid-County Parkway are finally, after 30 years, ready to be built. In a recent meeting with leadership of the valley, it was agreed that we can bring those new corridors into the valley and open the central part of the economy again. Return of commerce will increase land values and bring back the tourism that once blossomed here. Those highways are the aortas to the heart of our growth. Our link has already been approved.”

What, I asked, will people be attracted to here if they do come?

“People are creatures of habit. We have a natural corridor for people driving from Orange County

to Coachella and the festival; Stage Coach and the Tennis Tournaments from Newport to their houses in the desert. Also San Diego to all points north and west. Typically, they will stop along the way for food or gas.

“We live in one of the most beautiful valleys anywhere. People come here and see the snow-peaked mountains and lush wild flowers - things that don’t exist everywhere. You know, this valley was once the most popular retirement community in the country.”

That being all and well in the past, our median age is in the mid thirties and not high sixties anymore. What do we have that will attract a younger generation?

“We have an affordable life-style, and are implementing neighborhood connections and trails where you don’t have to drive to go to a restaurant or store, but can bike or walk there. It keeps you close to home which allows one to enjoy and participate in the community. We have installed a ton of trails that serve to implement neighborhood connections. New communities that are rising out of the past like a Phoe-

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Clean Power to San Jacinto JACOB DOANE | STAFF WRITER

In October 2015, the State of California enacted bill SB 350, also known as The Clean Energy Act. The Act established new clean energy, clean air, and greenhouse gas reduction goals for the state.

Specifically, the Act requires that all load-serving entities enter into longterm renewable energy contracts. The ultimate goal of the Act is to reduce emissions for larger entities: local government falling under that goal. In order to meet this requirement, California Choice Energy Authority or CalChoice, on behalf of San Jacinto Power,

issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Renewable Energy Projects in December 2018.

CalChoice received over 100 proposals and after much consideration, its legal and technical team has negotiated and finalized commercial and contract terms on behalf of its member agencies with Terra-Gen, LLC for its Tehachapi Plains Wind project. The Tehachapi Plains Wind project is a 28.2 MW project located in southern Kern County, with a commercial delivery date of January 2021. San Jacinto Power will receive approximately 14% of the wind

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BASIN PROJECT ADVANCES

Compromise pushes the job forward JACOB DOANE | STAFF WRITER

PROJECT: The purpose of a Basin is to catch flooding or excess rainwater. | Contributed Photo

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When council was first presented this project it was concerned about certain aspects of the basin project, especially noise, dust, and the impact of the haul trucks to the already deteriorated pavement along Mountain Avenue. The City had already planned a

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pavement restoration project but was concerned the hauling and loading of the trucks would cause damage that would negate weakened pavements or merit another replacement of that pavement.

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Back in September the Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD), awarded the contract for the Basin Project, which is on a 39-acre site at the west corner of Mountain Avenue and Esplanade Avenue. The proposed project was fairly large in scale and entailed an excavation of nearly 368,000 cubic yards. That, according to the EMWD would be an estimated 29,000 truckloads that would have to be hauled out of the construction site and then hauled back in. The proposed route to the stockpile ran through Mountain Avenue, Lake Park Drive, and Soboba Road, all within the boundaries

proposed that EMWD would mitigate the haul’s impact to Mountain Avenue by contributing to the Pavement Project. Since then, the City Engineer’s office and EMWD staff have worked together to arrive at the sum of $111,714 to be contributed to the restoration. City Engineering staff also performed a new pavement assessment, and the EMWD adjusted the proposed haul route to avoid as much of the distressed pavement as possible. In regards to the dust, mitigation measures will be incorporated into the contractor’s haul permit conditions, which provides the City with the ability to suspend or revoke the haul permit if the contractor does not comply with the mitigation measures.

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Santa came early this year At VFW post 53, Santa was early this year...but right on time SANDY DEE | COLUMNIST

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ecember 7th at American Legion Post 53 124 N. Ramona St. Santa Clause came to town early. The place was packed when I got there at noon: you felt the Christmas spirit as the kids sat and waiting breathlessly, anticipating Santa Clause coming to town.

A full house probably 250 Veterans, their spouses, children and grandchild of were welcomed with open arms. Every seat was filled.

All sat at their tables ready to eat food which was blessed by and served in coordination and sponsored by The Lord’s Ministry: turkey, ham, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, corn,

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cranberry sauce and a roll plus drinks.

All got served by the scouts: what great team work. All went without a hitch. Our veterans even got a slice of pumpkin pie, the perfect ending to a perfect holiday meal.

Santa Clause was at the top of the stairs with his, “Ho Ho Ho,” as young and old alike cheered. Little kids rushed in to give Santa Clause a high five. The Commander, Joe Males introduced Santa Clause, and the children came up by their age group to receive their prized Christmas gift.

From dolls, skateboards, bikes, soccer balls, there were gifts for all ages and all the children were so happy with the gifts they received.

I came to the noon event and left about 2:00 p.m. One little boy really wanted a red soccer ball and Santa Clause gave it to him: he was so excited!

Then a gentleman asked the boy, “Would you like a bike instead?” The little boy said, “No thank you,” he liked his red soccer ball

PARTY: A packed VFW Post 53 awaits Santa’s arrival. | Photo by Sandy Dee just fine! That just brought such joy to my heart.

Everything went so smoothly: Santa and his Elfs did a great job. They got everyone taken care of and sent them home happy… ready for Santa to come back and do it all over again at 4:00p.m. I called a fellow veteran and asked about the 4:p.m event: he said dinner was awesome, the place was packed and his son got a really cool bike. This was a single dad with a very happy boy.

We really do have a great American Legion Post 53 and community. This is what Christmas Spirit is all about.

SANTA: Santa gets a high-five from a happy youngster. | Photo by Sandy Dee

DINNER: One of our Vets enjoying his delicious Christmas dinner. | Photo by Sandy Dee

Sandy Dee served in the United States Army from 1980 to 1983, the year of her honorable medical discharge. Her passion for helping veterans came to a head in 2017 when she formed her nonprofit organization, A Pawsibility 4 Veterans (apawsibility4veterans.org). She is also a certified I-Phone filmographer. Sandy spends her time with her own organization and in supporting the Cloverlane Foundation (cloverlanefoundation.org) in helping veterans in our community.

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files was copied onto CD and mailed to the requester, putting everything out where it could be stolen or go missing or be viewed later by anyone.

The VBA attorney decided it was just fine to release all that private third-party information if the VBA did it "on purpose" as part of releasing the requester's own information. Between May 2016 and May 2019, 379,000 files went out this way.

Here's an example from the OIG report: In 18 sample files it inspected, there were 1,027 third-party names and Social Security numbers. Doing the math, how many extra names were likely in those 379,000 files? I come up with 21 million.

Two factoids: 1) Last year there were 14 million cases of identity fraud. 2) The big coup for thieves is getting a Social Security number. It unlocks all doors.

To read the OIG report, go to www.va.gov/oig/pubs/VAOIG-19-05960-244.pdf.

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The Department of Veterans Affairs Office of the Inspector General was asked to investigate whether the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) had disclosed third-party information -- such as Social Security numbers, names, dates and places of birth -- when it responded to Privacy Act requests.

The answer, unfortunately, was a big yes.

Veterans who request copies of their own claim files can have them under the Privacy Act. But that means that all information in the file also is given to them.

Sometimes that means a third party, such as the doctor who treated them, or other service members ... including the name and Social Security number of those people.

Before 2016, the VBA was required to redact -- draw a thick black line through -- any info that concerned a third party before sending the file out to the requester.

But, they whined, it took time to do that and caused backlogs in getting the files out. Info from the

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If you have an Exchange or commissary near you that you haven't been able to use, that might change soon. Beginning Jan. 1, 2020, the Department of Defense is expanding the list of those eligible to use all the services: Exchanges, commissary, and morale, welfare and recreation locations on bases.

The new list includes Purple Heart recipients, former prisoners of war, veterans with service-connected disabilities and those who are the primary family caregivers of eligible veterans. While you've been able to shop the Exchange online since 2017, now you can go to the brick and mortar locations.

To use the facilities, you'll need to present your Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC). It will need to specify your eligibility status. (This is not the same as your Veterans Identification card.) Caregivers will need to show their eligibility letter, which was mailed from the Office of Communi-

ty Care. Note that you'll be dinged a small amount if you use a credit or debit card.

If you prefer to shop online or if you don't have a VHIC (but are otherwise eligible), go to www.shopmyexchange.com. You'll pay no taxes on purchases, get special deals and free shipping if you use your Military Star Card. If you don't have an Exchange account, click Take the First Step in the upper right corner and check your eligibility.

(You need to use your Star Card at least once every 12 months to protect your accumulated points.)

To get all the details, go online to read the factsheet at www.militaryonesource.mil/expanding-access. Click Download File to get the full FAQ. Read carefully the fine print on eligibility, especially about the VHIC. You don't want to drive a long way to the commissary and then discover you can't get on the base or aren't eligible.

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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.

KOTYUK’S CORNER

Payroll versus Productivity ANDREW F. KOTYUK | CIMA, MAYOR OF SJ

rucking. It seems that is what the economy is doing when you look at job growth: trucking along nicely. In November stocks surged by 266,000. Wall Street was blown away after they voiced expectations of 187,000. This was enough to push down the unemployment rate to 3.6% from 3.5%. This was a low touched earlier in the year and also

the lowest jobless rate since 1969. This was a one-eightydegree-turn-around from the ADP private payroll report where expectations were not met and received a huge miss at only 67,000 instead of 254,000.

This week, the US productivity was also released. This is a measure in the key ingredient to a rising standard of living, results in higher pay, more profits and low inflation. Forecasts were predicting a 0.3 percent decline.

Reported labor productivity in the U.S. non-farm business sector fell an annualized 0.2 percent during the third quarter. This followed an unrevised 2.5 percent growth in the previous three-months.

It was the first decline in productivity since the fourth quarter of 2015. This measure is the result of output that went up by 2.3 percent and hours worked advancing faster at 2.5 percent. A silver lining in this is that manufacturing sector labor produc-

tivity gained by 0.1 percent due to a 0.7 percent gain in durable manufacturing productivity.

Productivity in the United States averaged 60.96 Index Points from 1950 until 2019. A record was reached in 2019 hitting 107.59 Index Points in the second quarter. The record low was at 25.99 Index Points in 1950. The third quarter 2019 contraction resulted in a recording of 107.53 Index Points.

Easing productivity costs has a relaxing affect on profit margins for corporations.

Recently corporate profits have been reduced by strong labor cost growth that has outpaced revenue. Despite sluggish worker productivity it is implied that the pace of growth in labor costs is likely to remain strong. Why? As slower productivity growth and steady compensation growth occurs, it applies pressure on unit labor costs.

Remember this went up earlier this year.

What this adds up to ultimately is the big number, Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Light productivity suggests the economy is unlikely to achieve the goal of 3% annual growth. Slothlike productivity has been blamed on a range of factors including a shortage of workers and low capital expenditure.

As you can see, we are in

a tug of war between declining economic indicators and Federal Reserve stimulus of lowering interest rates that accelerate an economy. As payrolls go up, companies will struggle to retain high productivity and profit margins. Right now, Fed Chairman Powell is dovish on lowering rates any further and is in a “wait and see” position.

If declines continue, we expect rates will need to be reduced further in 2020.

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.

San Jacinto Theater, music and dance or our school systems and their theater and music productions.

Then there is ISOMATA in Idyllwild which produces entertainment stars that become known world wide. We have the infrastructure. If we have an entertainment venue, a place where those local entertainers and artists can practice their talents, it would be awesome. Also, look at the Ramona Bowl, the Soboba Casino. We used to draw new actors and actresses to the Ramona Bowl, drawing the theatrical actors to perform there in the Ramona Play. Our entertainment roots are vast and strong.

We just have to water and nourish them and they will bloom.”

Summing up, Kotyuk believes that the effort he will push, for better highways into our community, more jobs and the entertainment sectors will cause people to want to come here and bring their dollars to increase the economy.

He states that, “It isn’t rocket science. For more than 30 years the Chambers of Commerce, busi-

ness and environmentalists cooperated to bring tourism here. They need to do it again. Our pitch is simple: Draw the right people into the valley to live and spend their money here, instead of going outside and spending our tax dollars in other communities. We need to be united in that cause.”

Every so often the question is posed: Why doesn’t the valley unite to become one city. We have two cities and county governments.

Wouldn’t it be easier and cost-effective to merge into one entity?

“Been there. Done that.

It didn’t work. Municipalities receive revenues and how those revenues are structured, whether it be housing, gas or vehicle license fees - if you stop and start over those funds go away and you have to start from scratch. What we could do is create a Joint Powers Authority where both cities remain as they are, but share our overheads with their own identities. A lot of people won’t like what I say. There are a lot of generational habits that don’t want to change. But sharing management of water, trash or

city management would create great cost-savings.

Don’t expect that to happen anytime soon.”

Now the big question. It is rumored in every coffee shop and gathering place in town: the new mayor will run for Supervisor.

Any truth there?

“Here is the facts: in the past week, I was approached by leadership from Sam Bernardino and Riverside Counties to run against Chad Mayes on the Republican ticket since he has resigned from the party and is registered as a NPP (No political persuasion). This past Friday I qualified as a candidate.

I am definitely running for the State Assembly in the 42nd District and one thing is for sure: had I been your Assemblyman, that Florida Avenue median being put in by CalTrans would never have happened.”

If Kotyuk makes it to the State Assembly, you can be sure he will concentrate on bringing all those things we discussed to the valley.

Mayor or Assemblyman, this young man charts his own course. Just sayin’

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nix from the ashes. There is a community focused on Spanish styles and one more focused on a country atmosphere, craftsmanship and a space for outdoor performances. I see a future that involves affordable housing in a beautiful place: a quality of life not available to young families starting out. That’s why we already have a generation of youth settling in the Valley. Our median age in San Jacinto is not 70 but 31.1. That’s a whole new transfusion into the community.

“Folks can both live and work here. Most hate to commute anyway. It will give more time for family recreation and other family activities. The new corridors will accommodate semi rigs bringing goods and commerce to us. That isn’t about to happen on the roads coming in now.”

How about entertainment. What do we have available for visitors and where do you see expansion?

“As to what we already have, look at the history of the community, Mount

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project’s generation. With the execution of this contract, which fulfills approximately 22% of SJP’s longterm requirement, SJP will have contracted for a total of 40% of its state mandated obligation.

Unlike the many expenses that the city pays for through pre-prepared funds, the requirements the

city has to meet are mandated by the Federal government and are paid outof-pocket by the city. The expected cost for this project is $672,079 annually for twelve years beginning in fiscal year 2021. There will be sufficient revenues generated to cover operating expenses, including power procurement, and dollars to fund reserves to provide financial and rate stability to the program.

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

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THE POLITICAL NOTEBOOK

From the Democrats of Hemet - San Jacinto Dear readers, A child is the most precious of all gifts. Nelson Mandela said “Children are our greatest treasure.” As the holidays approach our focus turns to children, and thoughts of Santa, elves, reindeer, and stockings. We decorate trees and cookies, we wrap gifts.

Holiday specials and ads about toy-drives flood our TV screens. Of course there is also the Grinch and Scrooge. What are your memories of the holidays?

Are they positive? Are they of a special gift or family gathering? I had a grandfather that was married on Christmas day in 1901. Christmas was an emotional time for him. I have a daughter who was born at 6:00 am Christmas morning which is my favorite memory of course.

Unfortunately not all children are able to enjoy the holidays. Poverty, hunger, discrimination, abuse and the like are all too prevalent in America. 18% of children live in poverty in America. Poverty affects nutrition and nutrition affects the ability to learn and thrive, to enjoy life. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has tried to address child hunger by providing access to food for low income families. It has been proven that children both behave and learn better when they have an adequate breakfast. The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) helps keep the children healthy and well-fed through the rest of the school day and further increases their learning ability.

There are other issues which negatively affect children. Climate Change is one of them. A great article in the November 25, 2019 Time Magazine under “The Brief Health” states that children’s bodies are not equipped to deal with hot weather as efficiently as adults. Children’s immune systems are not fully developed so the increased bacterial growth resulting from higher temperatures negatively affects them. Global warming is reducing the duration of growing seasons for maize, rice and spring wheat, three crops very important to our food supply. In addition, warmer ocean water is causing a reduction in fish stocks. In short, children are disproportionately negatively affected by climate change.

As we go through this holiday season give special consideration to our children and as we go through the political year ahead continue to give consideration for children by supporting candidates who want to address climate change and to provide adequate funding for social programs that help children.

By doing so you will be supporting America’s children. Don’t be like Scrooge, be like Santa.

Dick Gale President of the Democrats of Hemet – San Jacinto

From the Conservatives with Robin Lowe Dear readers, 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).

I’m so pleased and proud to announce that Tom Wilson was installed as CCR Hemet-San Jacinto chapter President at the installation event at the Elks on December 9.

We were doubly blessed as new San Jacinto mayor Andrew Kotyuk made an appearance. Andrew announced that he will be taking on Chad Mayes who has defected form the Republican Party to “No Political Party (NPP)” in the election for Assemblyman of the 42nd District.

Please see Rusty Strait’s interview with Mayor Kotyuk elsewhere in this issue.

This 42nd district race may be seen as somewhat unimportant, as California is decidedly “blue,” but this is not the case. Liberty, Freedom and the right of people to defend the lives of the most vulnerable among us-unborn babies...the right of people to keep what they work for and to have the right to choose how, when and why that money is spent is at stake in every single local election, every statehouse, and yes, even in the Whitehouse itself.

If you believe that true freedom is freedom from an ever-intrusive Government and that men and women were not born to serve government, but to serve each other, there’s only one party for you, and that’s the Republican Party.

We at the CCR stand ready to serve and inform you.

We can be contacted at https://www.ccr-gop.com Mrs. Robin Lowe, former Mayor of Hemet

DISCLAIMER: The opinions, beliefs and viewpoints expressed by the various author’s articles on this Opinion Section or elsewhere in the Newspaper where we have articles with the header “COLUMN” do not necessarily reflect the opinions, beliefs and viewpoints or official policies of the Publisher, Editor, Reporters or anybody else in the Staff of the Hemet and San Jacinto Chronicle Newspaper.

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ithin the confines of the beautiful Golden Era Golf Course Clubhouse, with Nat King Cole‘s version of the “Christmas Song” soothing diners in the background and Santa and Mrs. Clause (Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Robinson) sitting there with a beautiful tree ringed with Christmas presents, the Ramona Bowl kicked off its fundraising and unofficial “Ramona bowl season” with its annual fundraising pancake breakfast.

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The setting could not have been more picturesque nor the weather more compliant. There was just enough of a chill in the air to remind you that Christmas was not far away. Chestnuts roasted on an open fire, thanks to Nat King Cole as Downtown Deli owner Steve Covington flipped pancakes and fried up sausage. Century 21 realtor Norm Kyriss served up

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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.

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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.

5 PM: Yesterday's Donuts. House Show, 184 S Santa Fe Ave, San Jacinto.

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

7 PM – 9 PM: Historic Hemet The-

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Stone Soul brings Christmas Motown & Soul will have you dancing The Jerk, The Mashed Potato and The Twist to smash hits from Smokey Robinson, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Four Tops, Otis Redding, James Brown and more!

It will be a wonderful Christmas celebration for the holiday season! Bring the whole family!

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TRIBUTE TO PATSY CLINE SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14 @ 7 PM

Bonnie Kilroe brings alive songs like "Crazy", "Sweet Dreams", "Walkin' after Midnight", and more! American Legion Post 53, 124 N Ramona St.

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ON STAGE: Rockin The Paradise. | Photo courtesy of Susan Carrier.

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8 PM – 11 PM: Derby's Bar & Grill - Just in Comedy Show. Hosted by Justin Fox with Headliner Rocky Osborn and a full line up of So Cal funniest comics. Admission $10. Derby's Bar & Grill, 2860 W Florida Ave Suite B, Hemet.

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.

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135 E Florida Ave, Hemet.

11 AM - 5 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) 551-5363.

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.

5 PM – 7 PM: Get Your Lights on, Calimesa! Christmas Light Parade Every entrant in the parade must have lights! No charge to participate! You can register at www.calimesachamber.com/events. Calimesa Blvd.

6 PM – 8 PM: Beaumont Holiday Light Parade - Beaumont Civic Center, 550 E. 6th Street, Auditorium, Beaumont.

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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 Ramona 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. 8:30 PM – 11:30 PM: Live Music “Steve Devotion: The Dirty Sea.” Free show, food and drink specials. Derby’s Bar and Grill, 2860 W Florida Ave. 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.

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time of year,” said Kyriss.

The Ramona Bowl pancake breakfast is now in its 11th year and its originator and former San Jacinto City Council member Steve DiMemmo recalled how it all started. “I was sitting on the San Jacinto Council and also sitting on the Ramona Bowl Board and we were having some…financial issues, and so I just suggested that we try a pancake breakfast to see if we could possibly raise some money for the Bowl. It was an outstanding success and it’s been going since, I believe, 2008.”

DiMemmo notes that the success of the breakfast is its ability to raise not just dollars, but awareness.

“I agree with Lori. Now is the time that we start to focus on the bowl itself: we have the Hemet Christmas Parade the day before, then comes our pancake breakfast, usually the next day.

It's at this time that members of the committee start contributing to the bowl… members realize that it’s that time of year. In years past, we’ve had members who donated bicycles for the kids, Christmas presents etcetera.

The Soboba has always been very very good to us, as has been Agri-Empire and other

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2 PM – 4 PM: Relay Winter Wonderland Holiday Tree Fundraiser - Join us for an afternoon full of food, fun and holiday cheer! Surprise visit from Santa.

Tickets: Presale $15, or $20 at the door.

Contact Lisa Avne at 951-746-6425 or irelay4unme@gmail.com. Golden Era Golf Course, 19871 Gilman Springs Rd, San Jacinto.

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.

CHRISTMAS TREE | Photo by Mark Lentine businesses. It’s a good thing.

We just want people to come in, meet-and-greet and get to know our activities. The people who are new to the community come in… and they learn about the Bowl from this event,” said DiMemmo.

The breakfast, and the Ramona Bowl and pageant reach far beyond our valley as DiMemmo, other board members and others associated with the bowl, fully realize. “For this val-

ATTENDANTS: A packed house with Past Ramona Bowl President Lori Van Arsdale in the foreground. | Photo by Mark Lentine

ley, this is very historic. It’s very important and it needs to continue. It’s been here since 1923! Ultimately this is a boon for the entire valley and even beyond. This was the “go to “place for everybody. Even the Redlands Bowl used ours as the kick off. This was the mother of all Bowls. It’s historic and the acoustics at the Bowl are fabulous.” And Board Members love the Golden Era facility said DiMemmo. “Golden Era is a huge contributor to this valley. This is a beautiful venue. They help many many people: they have a golf program and many other programs they offer. They donate their facilities all the time to all non-profits. And they are a very good partner for this community,” said DiMemmo.

For those who would like to donate or who are interested in the Ramona bowl or it’s historic pageant, please list the bowl online at https://ramonabowl.com/ amphitheatre/

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 - Karaoke 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.

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

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.

6 PM – 7:30 PM: THE GREAT GRINCH CANDY CANE HUNT - Free. Santa’s elves have hidden red candy canes in Winchester Park, but The Grinch is turning them green. Find the green candy canes to win a prize! (951) 926-5917. Winchester Park, 32665 Haddock St, Winchester.

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

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20 4 PM – 7 PM: Christmas at London Spires! - Join us for a Christmas Potluck.

The Dinner is free for residents and each home may bring 2 guests at no charge.

Please sign up by Thursday, December 12 so we can plan for enough plates. London Spires Mobile Home Community, 725 W Thornton Ave, Hemet.

5 PM - 7 PM: American Legion Post 53 - Taco Dinner! Taco dinner with beans and rice. Chicken or beef. Full topping bar choices. $8.00 with drink. PUBLIC WELCOME. Phone: (951)658-2436. American Legion Post 53, 124 Ramona St. 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.

7 PM – 9 PM: Every Christmas Story Ever Told - Admission is $15 for Members and $20 for Non-Members. Student tickets are $5 for Pre-Sale and $10 at the door.

Tickets: www.thedvac.org, or call 951652-3822. Diamond Valley Arts Center, 123 N Harvard St. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21 8 AM – 12 PM: Downtown Hemet

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ATheHemet Christmas Parade Pictorial start of the holiday season; The Hemet Christmas Parade Undaunted by the rain, Hemetonians turned out in droves for the Hemet Christmas Parade.

AN OLD TIME TROLLEY MAKES AN APPEARANCE. | All Photos Courtesy of Steve Covington of The Downtown Deli.

AN ARMY TRUCK IN THE “PARADE OF TOYS” PARADE.

A BEAUTIFUL FLOAT PULLED BY A HUMMER.

AN OPEN MUSTANG BRAVES THE RAIN.

BEAUTIFULLY MADE STATER BROS MARKETS TRUCK.

A CLASSIC CADDY GRACES THE PARADE.

MOUNTED LAW ENFORCEMENT.

PARADE PARTICIPANTS BRAVING THE RAIN.

TRACTOR JOINING IN THE FUN - VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCH.

THE CLASSIC HEMET POLICE CAR.

A BEAUTIFUL COLORFUL BARBIE FLOAT.

MUMMERS IN THE PARADE - BALLET FOLKLORICO FROM ST. HYACINTH ACADEMY.

A BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED CLASSIC FIRE ENGINE.

AN OLD TROLLEY - HEMET PUBLIC LIBRARY.

SANTA’S ELVES GRACE THE PARADE - WORLD BLACK BELT CENTER MARTIAL ARTS.

GIRL SCOUTS TROOPS 601 MAKING AN APPEARANCE.

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VALLEY QUEENS WAVING TO CROWD.

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he Harvard Street Theater Company at the Diamond Valley Arts Center (DVAC) puts on one amazing show for two nights! "Every Christ-

mas story ever told...And then some" December 20th 7pm, and December 21 at 2pm and 7pm.

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STARS: L to R Jay K Weldon, Center Shenn Sellers and Johnny Thunder. | Photo Courtesy of DVAC.

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rating tribute to the music of Keith Urban. URBAN SKIES is the next best thing to a Keith Urban show, with seasoned musicians performing all the songs you know with the high energy excitement you’d expect from a Keith Urban concert.

On Saturday December 14th, HHT will host a beer & wine garden at the Harvard Street Holidays street festival. They will join over a dozen local organizations working with the Hemet Woman's Club to create a free event with live entertainment, displays, vendors, as well as activities and crafts for kids of all ages. Bring the whole family down for a fun-filled community celebration.

Ending the year will be the annual Rocky Horror New Years Eve, complete with props and all the zany nonsense of the Rocky Horror Picture Show.

Next year will begin with tributes to Elton John by Kenny Metcalf (January

PLAYING: Rockin The Paradise. | Photo courtesy of Susan Carrier.

4), The Carpenters by Sally Olson & Ned Mills (January 18), Tina Turner by

THE BAND: Stone Soul. | Photo courtesy of Susan Carrier.

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Debby Holiday (February 1), Marvin Gaye by Jackie's Boy (February 22), The Bee Gees by Bee Gees Gold (March 7), Tom Petty by Petty and the Heartshakers (March 21), Metallica by Masters of Puppets (April 4) and Abba by Abba Fab (April 18).

Show tickets $22 presale / $25 day of show. Showtime is 7:00 pm, with doors open at 6:15 pm. Information on all theatre events is available at www.HistoricHemetTheatre.com or by calling the Ticket Office, (951) 658-5950.

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Zillow begins buying and selling homes in Los Angeles and Orange County through Zillow offers ZILLOW | CONTRIBUTED

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omeowners throughout Southern California can now sell their home to the most trusted name in real estate. Zillow Offers, launched on December 9, lets sellers skip the hassle of listing their home by selling directly to Zillow.

Zillow Offers is now available to homeowners across a large portion of Southern California including the Inland Empire (Riverside) and San Diego.

In just 19 months since Zillow Offers first launched in Phoenix, it has grown to a total of 221 markets across the country - with Los Angeles, the nation's 2nd largest housing market, representing the largest

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market where Zillow Offers is available to-date.

Selling a home is a major life experience, full of emotions and significant financial implications. Most (64%) home sellers are also looking to buy a home at the same time, and uncertainty around the timing of a sale and price cause the most stress for them2. With Zillow Offers, sellers have control over their timeline and can choose the close date that fits their schedule. Sellers also don't have to deal with making repairs or improvements to get their homes sale-ready, a stressful prospect for more than half of sellers2.

Homeowners who request an offer from Zillow can expect a fair market value offer on their home. A recent

Zillow analysis found that sellers who declined a Zillow Offer and went on to sell traditionally within the next few months sold their homes for an average of just 0.22 percent more than Zillow's offer.

Homes in the Los Angeles metro now take about a week longer to sell than they did a year ago, and local home value appreciation is nearly flat over the past year3. Zillow Offers provides another choice for sellers looking at all of their options to sell their homes.

Homeowners interested in Zillow Offers can simply enter their address on Zillow's website or app and answer some basic questions about their home. If eligible, they will receive a preliminary cash offer within about 48

hours. Potential sellers don't have to make any binding decisions until their home has been evaluated by a Zillow representative in person.

Zillow has dedicated support from English- and Spanish-speaking representatives to help sellers through the process.

After closing on a home, Zillow will take care of necessary repairs, working with local contractors to complete projects like a fresh coat of paint, servicing HVAC units and other work a typical homeowner would do to get their home ready for sale.

"We know how difficult and stressful it can be to sell a home, so we are rebuilding the experience of buying and selling a home to make it a much simpler, smoother

process," said Jeremy Wacksman, Zillow Brand President.

"In the 20 months since we first introduced Zillow Offers, we've seen that there is a strong appetite for another option when it comes to selling a home. We're thrilled to launch Zillow Offers in one of the largest markets in the country, and look forward to easing the friction and helping sellers move to the next stage of their life without the hassle and uncertainty of a traditional home sale."

"I needed extra funding to work on my movie, and needed to sell my property in Las Vegas," said James Su of Arcadia, Calif., who sold his home in July 2018.

"The whole process of selling through Zillow Offers was so easy. From start to finish,

there were no surprises, and I didn't have to deal with all the troubles that are associated with selling a home.

Zillow made the stressful undertaking of selling a home much smoother and easier, and fast enough to use the proceeds to fund my movie."

As Zillow works to build a seamless, integrated real estate transaction, consumers can get financing from Zillow's owned affiliate lender, Zillow Home Loans, making it simpler for Zillow Offers buyers and sellers to get pre-approved for their next home purchase.

Zillow has also announced that the home-selling service will be coming to Cincinnati, Jacksonville, Fla., Oklahoma City and Tucson, Ariz. by the middle of 2020.

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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.

12 PM: The Nutcracker - The Dancers’ Studio and West Valley High School proudly present... The Nutcracker! A magical holiday tradition the entire family will love. West Valley School Theater, 760 W Acacia Ave, 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.

7:30 PM – 9 PM: Every Christmas Story Ever Told - Admission is $15 for Members and $20 for Non-Members.

Student tickets are $5 for Pre-Sale and $10 at the door. As always, members can enter the coupon code online at checkout for your discount. Tickets:

www.thedvac.org, or call 951-6523822. Diamond Valley Arts Center, 123 N Harvard St, Hemet.

8 PM: The Nutcracker - The Dancers’ Studio and West Valley High School proudly present... The Nutcracker! A magical holiday tradition the entire family will love. West Valley School Theater, 760 W Acacia Ave, Hemet.

9 PM – 2 AM: Low End Presents: Winter Bass - It’s free rsvp before 10pm, after its 5$. We will have exclusive low end merch there for sale so make sure to grab a fit and get there early before we sell out! S Bar & Grill, 23579 Sunny mead Ranch Parkway, Moreno Valley.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24 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: 951-665-1000.

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25 12 PM: AMERICAN LEGION CHRISTMAS DINNER - Free. Santa Claus is calling all veterans and their spouses & kids down for a free Christmas dinner and gifts. Sponsored by The Lords Ministry. Register at www.alpost53.com. (951) 658-2436. American legion Post 53, 124 N Ramona St. 4 PM: AMERICAN LEGION CHRISTMAS DINNER - Free. Santa Claus is calling all veterans and their spouses & kids down for a free Christmas dinner and gifts. Sponsored by The Lords Ministry. Register at www.alpost53.com. (951) 658-2436. American legion Post 53, 124 N Ramona St. 5 PM - 8 PM: Maze Stone Bar & Grill – Wednesdays with Rocky. 1020 Soboba Road, San Jacinto. Check: www.so-

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.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 23 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 - Karaoke Night with DJ Evan P at The Cabaret Lounge.

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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 26 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 27 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.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28 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

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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15 10 AM – 7 PM: LALI Link Opens! Come to a nice jewelry show! Macy's, 22400 Town Cir, Moreno Valley. Phone (951) 656-1611.

6 PM – 8 PM: Beer and Carols - We will have songs like "The 12 Days of Christmas" and "Silent Night". Special menu and hot chocolate for kids. This is the biggest Beer & Hymns event and there's limited space. $5 for adults, kids free and welcome. Karl Strauss Brewing Company, 40868 Winchester Rd, Temecula.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13 5 PM: Tuxie's Cruise Nite - Car Show classics, vintage muscle, hot rods. DJ, music and awards. Opportunity drawings and lots of fun for family and kids. Free! Tuxies Juices, 6030 Magnolia Ave, Riverside.

7 PM: Sparkling Snow Fall - Special Frosty the Snowman! Located in the Plaza across from Regal Edwards 15 Theaters.

Promenade Temecula, 40820 Winchester Rd #2000, Temecula.

8 PM – 10 PM: NEON Nights! - It's Jumping every Friday from 8 PM to 10 PM. We offer FREE Glow Sticks and Face Painting! Wear Shirts that will Glow with the NEON Lights! Snack Bar available. Buy your Tickets at Hangar Trampoline Park, call 951-682-5867 or check www.hangartrampolineparks.com. Hangar Trampoline Park, 12125 Day St, Moreno Valley.

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14 8 AM – 11:30 AM: Breakfast with Santa - Tickets include crafts, breakfast, live music, and a photo opportunity with Santa, just don't forget your own camera! For more information, visit www.cityofmenifee.us or call (951) 723-3880. Ceniceros Kay Multipurpose Senior Center, 29995 Evans Rd, Menifee.

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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Award-Winning Hemetonian Jim Hitt releases his fourth book of non-fiction while wife Vickie releases her first novel

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Christmas in other Lands F RUSTY STRAIT | SENIOR WRITER

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f you read my stories you already know from last week that Christmas is not the All-American sport.

Far from it. In other lands we find other celebrations and customs when it comes to Santa Claus and the Nativity .

I did some digging into Christmas lore this week and came up with some other ways that Christmas is celebrated in the Eastern and Southeastern parts of the globe.

MERRY CHRISTMAS DOWN UNDER It might sound odd to you that anyone would celebrate Christmas in any way other than we do in America.

We believe that celebrating Christ’s birthday anytime but December 25th, with sleight bells ringing and we up to our knees in snow would be a disgrace.

Historians and many theologians know better.

Many of them believe that Jesus was actually a July baby. I only know what I was taught and later read...

so who really knows?

Christmas in Australia is celebrated from mid-December to early February.

Christmas takes place in Australia during their hot season. Factually families might even been tanning and picnicking at the beach during the Christmas season.

Due to the excessive heat, folks down under spend much of the holidays fighting brush fires, protecting property and rescuing people, In some instances they are like us. They are big on hanging lights house to house, with large displays, in competition as to who has the largest and grandest displays. A regular Macy’s parade in stand still.

Each state capital city hosts a “Carols by Candlelight” service (very much like ours, the one with the most money presents the largest display). Wellknown Australian such as The Wiggles, John Farnham, Anthony Warlow, Colin Gery, Nicki Webster, ad infinitum pitch in the make season bright and musical by singing carols.

It is quite well known that during his visit to Australia, Santa replaces his reindeers for kangaroos and dons lighter garb because of the heat. Children leave carrots for the reindeer and cake for Santa. They swear that the cold beer for Santa is non-alcoholic. Santa gives us a sly wink on that one.

Then there is “Boxing day” when crowds assemble at the beach for barbecues.

Also on Boxing Day there is a famous race that starts in Sydney and comes to an end at Hobart in Tasmania.

Also, like us, Christmas day is for families, finding most families at home, with big dinners that include a cold Christmas dinner or seafood barbecue in the back yard. Christmas Day usually ends with Christmas Pudding: cold desserts and Christmas Crackers at every Christmas meal. A bit strange these Aussies-and don’t you know, they have the dandiest way of singing?

AND, OH THOSE CHINESE - THEY’VE GOT THEIR OWN STYLE There are not a lot of

Christians in China-perhaps one percent of the billions of Chinese. Given that, it might come as a surprise to many of us to learn that they do not mimic our December celebrations.

The hinterlands, in many cases, have no idea what one means by “Christmas.”

Consequently, most large celebrations take place in the big, more cosmopolitan metropolises like Beijing where they have decorated trees and Christmas lights.

It has been said that this is only to satisfy the shopping greed of American visitors.

Postmen dress up as Santa who is known as Jheng dan lao ren’. Don’t ask because I have no idea where that came from.

In recent years young people have begun to embrace Christmas as a time for lovers to exchange gifts.

American Valentine’s Day? Who knows, but they seem to be leading the way toward the season.

In-home Christmas trees are usually plastic and might be decorated with paper chains, paper flowers and

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PLAY REVIEW

The miracle isn’t on Division Street...it’s onstage at C.A.S.T. MARK LENTINE | EDITOR

CAST: Norma Ferrales as Clara, Melanie Johnson as Ruth, Jared Doegey as Jimmy, and Alysia Albeck as Beverly. Stage Manager-Sharon Barger, Bob Fisk-Sound and Light, Susan O’Connell-Director THE SETTING: current-day Buffalo New York.

The very Catholic, Polish-American Nowak family is headed by 70 year-old Clara, played to absolute perfection by Norma Ferrales. We have son Jimmy (Jared Doegey)-a garbage collector, daughter Ruth (Melanie Johnson)-a struggling actress, and daughter Beverly (Alysia Albeck)-a

ketchup bottler and excellent bowler.

Director O’Connell always sets a fast pace and her actors waste no time getting to the point-laughs.

In staccato-like fashion, we are given the premise of the play which is that the kids’ grandfather, in 1943, had a vision from the Blessed Mother while working in his barbershop. That lead to him have a 17-foot statue built in front of the store to commemorate the visitation and offer hope to the folks of Buffalo. If you’ve ever been to Buffalo, those folks need it...but I digress.

Norma Ferrales never

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or authors Jim and Vicki Allen-Hitt, writing is a way of life; a way of life that’s spanned 42 years together, 35 married.

“I was always creative but my creativity showed itself in dance and also in art. It wasn’t until I went to one of Jim’s book signings at a library that I sat next to (Hemet-San Jacinto Chronicle Senior writer and author of more than 40 books) Rusty Strait and Rusty heard me telling one of my family stories. He looked at me and said, “You ought to be a writer.” I laughed and said, “I’ll write, Rusty, if you take up painting.”

“Well Rusty never started painting but he sure got me started writing!”

“I called a third cousin who wrote for the McCalls Magazine and who had also written radio scripts and I asked her how to begin writing. She said to me, “You read, read, read…and then you start writing.”

And 5 years later, this past Sunday December 7, Allen-Hitt’s novel, “Family Matters” debuted. Well... it isn’t quite a novel, it’s a memoir. Well..it’s not quite a memoir, it’s a, well...it’s actually a new type of writing treatment which Allen-Hitt calls a “memoir novel.”

NOVEL: A rightly proud Vickie Hitt poses with her Memoir Novel, “Family Matters.” | Photo by Mark Lentine

Allen-Hitt calls her work a “memoir novel” because it uses the normal format of a family memoir, but it deviates-interestingly so-by using Allen-Hitt’s knowledge of family members to fill in unknown holes in her narrative. The result is stunning and gripping.

These “characters” are people that most anyone can recognize from their own families, and Allen-Hitt worked hard to keep the novelistic elements as true to life as possible. “Whenever I got stuck, I’d call my 104 year-old mother. She’s still very alert and she’d relay the information to me, even down to all she knew about my grandmothers courtship, which is where

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Stanford’s “American Voices” Interview Program here in Hemet

VOICES: Stanford’s American Voices Team with our own Columnist Sandy Dee, second from right. | Courtesy Photo.

MARK LENTINE | EDITOR

The American Voices Project is coming to a community near you!

The American Voices Project is a fact-finding census launched by Stan-

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Soboba Preschoolers love to play MIKE HILES | CONTRIBUTED

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he young students that attend Soboba Tribal Preschool were excited to christen their new playground on Dec. 9. It had been about four weeks since the children had a playground due to the removal of the old one and installation of the new one. They had to spend their recesses indoors at the multipurpose room or stay inside the classrooms for longer periods of time. But it was worth the wait when all the kids got to overrun the new playground following its dedication and

blessing.

The renovation was made possible through a grant approved by the Soboba Tribal Council.

Tribal Administrator Michael Castello said the old playground was built in the early 2000s and when the new preschool facility was built about four years ago a new play area was discussed.

“As the preschool continues to grow and we add more students every year, it made sense to redo the playground that was showing signs of wear and tear,” he said. “We hope the children will enjoy this redesigned play-

ground for many years to come.”

There are currently 82 students enrolled and preschool director Dianne King, Soboba Public Works and the Cultural Resource Department worked closely with Pacific Play Systems Inc. to make this dream a reality for them all.

“This has been a community project – from disassembling the old playground to getting us to this day,” King said.

“I want to give thanks to everyone for always supporting us.”

PRE-SCHOOL: Kindergartners Mac Pineda and Muukumikat Gonzalez help cut the ribbon for the new Soboba Tribal Preschool playground, dedicated on Dec. 9. Adults helping, from left, Tribal Council Chairman Scott Cozart, Tribal Elder Marian Chacon, Preschool Director Dianne King and Tribal Administrator Michael Castello. | Photo courtesy of the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians

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PLAYGROUND: The new upgraded playground was opened for 82 students of the Soboba Tribal Preschool. The Poly Double Wave Slide in lime green was a favorite.| Photo courtesy of the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians

TRUCK: A multi-spring fire truck was a favorite among preschoolers when the new playground was opened for the first time on Monday. | Photo courtesy of the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians

KIDS HAVING FUN: Children line up to try out the Jungle Traverse with

its two-rung end access ladders. | Photo courtesy of the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians

SAND: The 82 students of the Soboba Tribal Preschool were allowed to play on their new playground after it was dedicated on Dec. 9.. | Photo courtesy of the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians

CAR: Soboba Tribal Preschool students got their first opportunity to play on the new upgraded playground when it was dedicated on Dec. 9. | Photo courtesy of the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians

BUBBLES: Soboba Tribal Preschool students also got the opportunity to play with bubbles with their friends. | Photo courtesy of the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians

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dreams, and ideas for improving our shared experiences in America. Through a random sampling of addresses, AVP interviewers will visit homes and ask residents to sit for in-depth, 2-3 hour conversations. Interviews are structured to put power in residents’ hands

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most all of our Christmas decorations are manufactured in China.

On Christmas Eve, giving apples is quite popular, with the apples wrapped in bright colored paper. The name for Christmas Eve is impossible to read (since I ain’t Chinese, I suppose) but means “peaceful” or “quiet”

evening. “Apple” in Mandarin is “pingguo.” Sounds like a word for peace.

It is fascinating to watch Chinese celebrants singing carols as they stroll along the sidewalks and by-ways, mouthing words, the meaning of which they don’t even know. As to the Christians (a minority, one might say),

they do strange things like go to Midnight Mass and stuff like that. As they say, these Chinese have their own way of doing everything-but ain’t it nice that they celebrate an American National Holiday?

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twists than a krusciki.

Ferrales is thoroughly believable as the confused Clara…and her timing is never off. Melanie Johnson is a young actress to be reckoned with: she can alternate between being tough and Buffalo NY-hard, to being confused, to being alluring, all at the drop of a hat.

Jared Doegey’s “Jimmy” is quick-witted and honest, knowing when to go for the serious delivery and when to deliver a laugh with ease.

Alysia Albeck has been sheer perfection is a series

of plays, having recently thrilled audiences as “Duke” in “Outward Bound” at The Ramona Hillside Playhouse.

Albeck’s “Bev” is brassy, capable of bearing her claws in an instant, but Albeck, a very smart actress, knows when to throttle down and deliver lines with sure-shot honesty and vulnerability.

Albeck helps keep the plot line believable with a perfect note of sarcasm.

Bob Fisk’s sound and lighting are right on-time and Sharon Barger’s stage-managing never fails.

But the real star of the play is O’Connell’s direction: the play never lags, as is its historic tendency in the first act. O’Connell keeps her actors-and her audience-on its toes. The resultant pace offers up many many laughs in a light-hearted, perfectly-pitched play for the Christmas Holidays. You will leave the Women’s Club in Beaumont with a smile that will last clear through until next year.

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my work begins.”

The toughest part of the writing? “Writing about my maternal grandmother.

We were very close,” Allen-Hitt says, as she looks off into the distance. She then picks up her book and reads the dedication: “This book is dedicated to Jim, my husband, without whose support this book could never have been written, and to my mother, Lorraine Jones, who at 103, provided me with so many wonderful stories that made their way into this book.”

Allen-Hitt’s mother, now 104, has read the book and she heartily approves. “My mom is still full of energy at 104. It took an amazing amount of energy to finish this book. I honestly never thought I’d finish it, but one thing I learned, was that if I could picture something in my mind, I could make a scene out of it. I realized and said to myself, “If I can see it, I can make it come alive on the page.”

As someone who must confess to being a very thankful participant in Jim and Vicki’s weekly writing critique group, I must also confess that the direction given by Jim and Vicki Hitt is prized and has given direction to my own writing.

“I would say that between our writing group and Jim and I on our own, this book has been edited, re-edited and re-edited…having been seen by probably 40 people, maybe more.”

“This memoir novel is a book of survival. It shows how you can go through all kinds of things, and come out stronger and more aware of yourself. You look around and realize that you’re not defeated.”

How has she overcome the many trials in her life which are depicted in the memoir-novel? “A sense of humor, “says Allen-Hitt.

Anyone reading Allen-Hitt’s first offering would say that all the work, years and effort have more than paid off: the novel has been nominated for the Next Generation Indie Book Award.

Allen-Hitt says she tried not to rely on husband Jim, though Jim Hitt is author of 2 works of Non-Fiction (“The American West from Fiction into Film,” and, “Words and Shadows: Literature on the Screen”), and four works of fiction including the highly acclaimed, “The Courage of Others,” and the award-winning, “Carny.” Still she confesses that Jim Hitt was there for advice whenever asked.

“I think of Jim as natural-born writer.”

“I try not to write the same book twice,” says author Jim Hitt. “This current novel is set in 1925 Texas, and as the inside cover reads, “Texas, 1925: two murder victims, one black, one white: two communities, one black, one white.

Deputy Sheriff Stoneman has only 3 days to uncover a murderer and avoid a bloodbath.” I’ve never written a mystery before...and this mystery has racism, a love story and murder mixed in, but at heart, it’s about family. I think all my novels essentially revolve around family,” said Hitt.

Hitt says that this novel is “not exactly a sequel” to his highly acclaimed, “The courage of others,” but that some of the characters make appearances in both novels. “The Shadows” has been nominated for a “Spur Award” by the Western Writers of America (WWA). It was a reviewer for WWA who said of Hitt’s novel, “Bodie,” that it was, “...the kind of western that every traditionalist novelist seeks to pen.” One might say that this was high

SECOND NOVEL: Jim Hitt holds his novel “The Shadows” | Photo by Mark Lentine praise, but having the honor of knowing Jim Hitt, one realizes that for Hitt, this is normal. Jim Hitt is a soft spoken man who writes with a scalpel.

“I had to be very specific with some of the passages because there’s a racist angle to the novel: the characters do, at times, use the “N” word because that word was used at that time. To leave it out would have been a violation of history, though I do use it sparingly.”

With such a thorny component as is racism, you might think that the novel’s outlook is somewhat bleak; you’d be wrong. Did Hitt wince at such a dark subject or at using such language? “If the book had ended with no hope of improvement, then I’d wince, but I must say that the book does have an upbeat ending. I’d say I’m an optimistic writer.”

I’ve wondered how such a decent man as Jim is could “write” characters who might have an ugly side to their demeanor, or who are beset by awful setbacks. “Well, I think it’s the hope of change. All these negative things pile on: how does the protagonist handle it? I tend to know who my characters are, and what they need to do to overcome, and grow as people. I honestly believe that my characters are better than I am, and I believe they’re smarter as well.”

Hitt says, that while some of his characters start out as villains, by the end of the book, they have undergone a change and that we, the readers, see the character’s better angels. “I believe that our protagonists must change as the novel progresses: I also think it’s much more interesting when secondary characters change as well.”

“I create characters I wish I were. I’m constantly going back and refining, because I don’t write an outline. I know where I’m at in the beginning and I know where I’m going to end. I’m not a ‘pantser” (a literary term which defines a writer who writes “by the seat of his pants”), or a “plotter” (one who plots every nuance of his novel), but I fall somewhere in between. I believe the journey for the reader should be as much fun as it is for me, because in the final analysis, I believe all writing is entertainment: if you’re out to send a message or whatever, and you don’t entertain, the reader is going to lose your message anyway.

I want my readers to say, “God I enjoyed that book.”

Anyone who’s been in Jim Hitt’s presence, or has sat and listened as Jim patiently passed on decades of knowledge, knows that he is entertaining and then some. After having read “The Shadows,” I can guarantee that you will end it by saying, “God, I enjoyed that book.”

Anyone interested in buying either book can contact any bookstore, in-person or online. It will appear on Amazon.com some time next week.

And yes, both Jim and Vicki helped me edit this article: hey, I take all the wise counsel I can get!

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5. Donnie Brasco (1997) An FBI undercover agent infiltrates the mob and finds himself identifying more with the mafia life, at the expense of his regular one.

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Kenneth McLaughlin, director of Soboba’s Public Works, said with Castello’s leadership he was glad to be given the opportunity to upgrade the playground. After reviewing proposals from four different companies to see what they could offer and how easily they could stay within the budget, Pacific Play Systems Inc., based in Carlsbad, was awarded the contract.

“The teachers and Dianne King worked together to pick all the colors and type of equipment,” McLaughlin said. “They knew which amenities the kids wanted and made sure all the equipment was right for their ages and met California’s code compliances.”

2. Goodfellas (1990) The story of Henry Hill and his life in the mob, covering his relationship with his wife Karen Hill and his mob partners Jimmy Conway and Tommy DeVito in the Italian-American crime syndicate.

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He said weather conditions posed the biggest challenge, as they tried to time the work during Thanksgiving break. The school was closed for about nine days so the crew could install about 13,000 square feet of new vinyl flooring throughout the school while others worked outdoors on the playground.

Demolition of the old playground and disassembly of the old equipment took about five full workdays. As soon as that was completed, the crew started construction.

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the past 10 years.

The play area is approx.

3,000 sq.ft. and is surrounded by concrete that was to be kept as a bike path for the tricycles. She had to work around the existing shade structures because they were not being replaced.

“The only challenge we had was that the site was not a perfect square or rectangle and we had to make sure there was at least six feet of clearance around each apparatus,” Tuladhar said. “It was great to see my vision in reality and I got excited when the kids got excited.”

The lime green slide reflects one of her company’s newest colors, introduced this year and it was the first time she got to see it in use.

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King said. “When I was choosing equipment, I tried to incorporate the children’s lifestyle on the reservation such as the Soboba Fire Truck, rock climbing, drums and the dune buggy. I also chose items to help the children meet physical goals.

That’s why there are a lot of balancing pieces. My favorite is the dune buggy – it’s a great piece to start imaginary road trips with the kids.”

Tashina Miranda Ornelas, who teaches at nearby Noli Indian School, was there to see her youngest daughter, Tulóvat Téxmanxwanvish, enjoy the new playground for the first time.

The kindergartner was excited to play on the fire truck that was added to the playground since her dad is a firefighter.

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Demócratas y Casa Blanca anuncian apoyo a pacto T-MEC

Exsecretario de seguridad de México comparece en EEUU

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os demócratas de la Cámara de Representantes y la Casa Blanca anunciaron un acuerdo en relación con el tratado comercial para América del Norte, lo que representa una gran victoria en el Capitolio para el presidente Donald Trump el mismo día en que se presentaron cargos de juicio político en su contra. Ambas partes describieron el acuerdo como una victoria para los trabajadores estadounidenses.

Afirmaron que el Tratado entre México, Estados Unidos y Canadá (T-MEC) representa un avance importante respecto del Tratado de Libre Comercio de América del Norte (TLCAN) original. Los demócratas se jactaron de haber logrado cláusulas más sólidas sobre la supervisión del acuerdo, mientras que los republicanos afirmaron que mantendrá a la economía funcionando.

“Desde luego, no cabe duda de que este acuerdo comercial es mucho mejor que el TLCAN”, dijo la presidenta de la cámara baja Nancy Pelosi, y añadió que es “infinitamente mejor que la propuesta inicial del gobierno”.

Trump dijo que el pacto comercial modificado “será grandioso” para Estados Unidos.

“Será el mejor y más importante acuerdo comercial que haya celebrado Estados Unidos. Bueno para todos: agricultores, fabricantes, energía, sindicatos _tremendo apoyo_.

Lo importante es que finalmente damos por terminado el peor acuerdo comercial de nuestro país, el TLCAN”, tuiteó el presidente.

El pacto es la principal prioridad legislativa del presidente junto con los fondos para el muro en la frontera con México.

En Ciudad de México, el yerno y

asesor de Trump, Jared Kushner, el representante comercial de Estados Unidos, Robert Lighthizer, y la viceprimera ministra de Canadá, Chrystia Freeland, junto con funcionarios mexicanos, firmaron la versión actualizada del T-MEC en una ceremonia en el Palacio Nacional de la capital.

El canciller mexicano Marcelo Ebrard felicitó a los negociadores por lograr una segunda serie de acuerdos para abordar las preocupaciones de Estados Unidos sobre los derechos laborales en México y el contenido regional.

“Misión cumplida”, dijo Ebrard a los funcionarios reunidos.

Lighthizer elogió el trabajo conjunto del gobierno de Trump, los demócratas, y líderes empresariales y sindicales para llegar a un acuerdo, llamándolo “nada menos que un milagro que todos hayamos concordado”.

“El acuerdo es una victoria para todos que ofrecerá estabilidad a la gente trabajadora en los tres países en los años venideros”, dijo Freeland. “No es cualquier cosa”.

Pelosi es la principal promotora legislativa del T-MEC, que actualiza el TLCAN firmado hace 25 años, y que muchos demócratas _sobre todo los de zonas industriales afectadas por la pérdida de empleos_ siempre han rechazado.

El TLCAN eliminó casi todos los aranceles y otras barreras comerciales entre Estados Unidos, México y Canadá. Sus críticos _ entre ellos Trump, sindicatos y muchos legisladores demócratas _ decían que el pacto reducía las oportunidades laborales en Estados Unidos porque motivaba a las fábricas a mudarse al sur de la frontera para aprovechar la mano de obra de bajo sueldo de México y enviar productos de regreso a Estados Unidos sin aranceles.

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l exsecretario de Seguridad Pública de México, Genaro García Luna, hizo una primera comparecencia ante un tribunal de Dallas el martes bajo cargos de que aceptó sobornos millonarios del cártel de Sinaloa para dejarlos operar con impunidad en México.

García Luna, de 51 años, renunció a su derecho a una audiencia de identificación. Habló con ayuda de un intérprete.

Su audiencia de detención está programada para el 17 de diciembre.

Los alguaciles federales de Estados Unidos escoltaron a García Luna a la corte junto con otros seis hombres, pero lo sentaron por separado en una esquina, donde habló brevemente con un abogado.

Sus manos y pies estaban esposados y estaba vestido con tenis azules, jeans y un suéter con cierre.

Durante la audiencia, que duró menos de 10 minutos, un grupo de agentes federales vestidos de civil hicieron una fila frente a la pequeña y única puerta pública de la

sala.

La abogada del exsecretario rechazó comentar o confirmar su nombre completo tras la audiencia.

García Luna, quien vive en Florida, fue acusado por la fiscalía federal de Brooklyn de tres cargos de asociación ilícita para el tráfico de cocaína y de mentir en declaraciones, dijeron las autoridades en un comunicado el martes.

Los fiscales de Brooklyn, donde se lleva a cabo una investigación al cártel, dijeron que buscarán trasladar al exsecretario a Nueva York.

El fiscal federal Richard P. Donoghue dijo que el exfuncionario aceptó millones de dólares en sobornos del entonces líder del cártel de Sinaloa, Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, “cuando controlaba la policía federal mexicana y era responsable de garantizar la seguridad pública en México”.

“El arresto demuestra que estamos resueltos a llevar ante la justicia a quienes ayudan a los cárteles a infligir daños devastadores a Estados Unidos y México, independientemente de los puestos que ejercían

cuando cometían sus crímenes”, añadió el fiscal.

De 2001 a 2005, García Luna encabezó la Agencia Federal de Investigaciones, y de 2006 a 2012 fue titular de la Secretaría de Seguridad Pública, que controlaba a la Policía Federal.

Felipe Calderón, quien fue presidente de México de 2006 a 2012, tuiteó el martes que se había enterado del arresto por redes sociales.

“Desconozco detalles y estoy pendiente de la información que confirme el hecho, como de los cargos que, en su caso, se le imputen”, señaló en la red.

“Mi postura será siempre en favor de la justicia y la ley”.

En 2018, el exmiembro del cártel Jesús Zambada declaró en el juicio a “El Chapo” en Nueva York que entregó personalmente al menos 6 millones de dólares a García Luna por encargo de su hermano mayor, el capo Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada.

El dinero fue entregado durante dos encuentros en un restaurante en México entre inicios de 2005 y fines de 2007, añadió.

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as autoridades federales de migración de Estados Unidos hallaron a 11 ciudadanos chinos escondidos en muebles y electrodomésticos dentro de un camión mientras entraba a California desde México por un cruce fronterizo.

Al menos una persona estaba metida dentro de una lavadora y otra estaba acurrucada dentro de un cofre de madera, según fotos proporcionadas el lunes por el Servicio de Control de Inmigración y Aduanas de Estados Unidos (ICE por sus siglas en inglés).

Las autoridades registraron el camión el sábado por la noche en el cruce fronterizo entre Tijuana, México, y San Diego, dijo la agencia federal.

El conductor del camión, un ciudadano estadounidense de 42 años, fue arrestado bajo sospecha de contrabando de personas, según una declaración del ICE. No se dio a conocer su

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Los 11 ciudadanos chinos fueron detenidos a la espera de los procedimientos penales y de inmigración, agregó la declaración.

“Estos son seres humanos que los contrabandistas someten a condiciones inhumanas que podrían tener consecuencias mortales”, dijo Pete Flores, director de operaciones de campo

en San Diego para el ICE, citado en el comunicado.

“Afortunadamente, nadie resultó herido de gravedad”, agregó.

Seis ciudadanos chinos fueron encontrados hace un mes en el mismo cruce fronterizo, escondidos detrás de una pared falsa en un camión que intentaba entrar a Estados Unidos, informaron las autoridades.

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alifornia ha multado a la cadena más grande de farmacias del país en 3,6 millones de dólares, una cifra récord, por no reembolsar los depósitos sobre botellas y latas en algunos de sus locales, informaron los reguladores.

El Departamento de Reciclado y Recuperación de Recursos de California, conocido como CalRecycle, dijo que 81 de los 848 locales de venta de CVS Pharmacy en el estado no reembolsaron los reciclables ni optaron por la alternativa de pagar una tarifa de 100 dólares diarios.

CalRecycle inició el proceso la semana pasada y CVS puede solicitar una audiencia si rechaza el pago de la multa.

El vocero del departamento, Lance Klug, dijo que es la multa más alta que se le ha aplicado a un comercio minorista por no reembolsar los envases reciclables.

Por su parte, el vocero de la empresa, Mike DeAngelis, dijo en un correo electrónico que CVS “tiene el compromiso de contribuir a comunidades más sanas y sustentables y estamos estudiando el proceso del estado de California”.

Uno de los críticos más severos de CalRecycle elogió la medida como un buen primer paso para ayudar a la industria del reciclaje.

La industria está en dificultades debido a la caída del valor de la chatarra y el aluminio y a que países como China se han vuelto más selectivos en la

CVS: CalRecycle, dijo que 81 de los 848 locales de venta de CVS Pharmacy en el estado no reembolsaron los reciclables ni optaron por la alternativa de pagar una tarifa de 100 dólares diarios. | Foto cortesía de freepik. clase de chatarra que compran a Estados Unidos.

La amplia mayoría de los casi 4.000 minoristas de bebidas sin

alcohol han acordado reembolsar botellas y latas si los consumidores no consiguen otro reciclador.

Pero Consumer Watchdog calcula que entre la mitad y dos tercios de esos minoristas se niegan a hacerlo.

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Demandan a EEUU por cerrar teléfono para migrantes detenidos

Nombran “Future” a rinoceronta blanca nacida en San Diego

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n grupo defensor de los migrantes en Estados Unidos demandó el martes al gobierno del presidente Donald Trump por cerrar un servicio de teléfono directo gratuito que permitía a los migrantes detenidos reportar sus inquietudes acerca de las condiciones de su detención, después de que se presentara en el programa “Orange Is the New Black”.

El grupo sin fines de lucro Freedom for Immigrants (Libertad para los Inmigrantes), que ha manejado la línea directa desde 2013 con un servicio gratuito proporcionado por el Servicio de Control de Inmigración y Aduanas de Estados Unidos (ICE por sus siglas en inglés), entabló la demanda en un tribunal federal en Los

Ángeles.

La demanda alegó que el gobierno retiró la línea directa en agosto, después de que apareciera en el programa de Netflix, que llamó la atención sobre las críticas del grupo a las condiciones de detención de los inmigrantes.

“No pueden cerrar esta línea directa en represalia por el hecho de que no les gusta lo que Freedom for Immigrants está diciendo”, dijo Moez Kaba, socio de la firma Hueston Hennigan, que representa al grupo.

“Y no pueden cerrar la línea directa porque quieren impedir que Freedom for Immigrants lo diga”.

El ICE no respondió de momento a un correo electrónico en el que se le pedía que comentara la demanda.

El ICE le dio la línea al grupo después de que la solicitaron

voluntarios en Florida que visitaron a inmigrantes detenidos.

A los inmigrantes en centros de detención se les permitía llamar en forma gratuita, lo que permitió al grupo _que también dirige programas de visitas en instalaciones de todo Estados Unidos_ monitorear las condiciones de custodia y ayudar a reconectar a los detenidos con sus seres queridos separados en la frontera, dijo la demanda.

También fue útil para los inmigrantes permanecer en contacto con los operadores de la línea directa, mientras los inmigrantes eran transferidos por múltiples instalaciones, especialmente si no tenían familiares o amigos cerca, dijo la demanda.

La línea directa recibió entre 600 y 14.500 llamadas al mes, según la demanda.

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na rinoceronta blanca que nació el mes pasado en el Zoológico de San Diego fue nombrada “Future” (Futuro) por lo que representa para la conservación de la población de rinocerontes a nivel mundial, informó personal del zoológico.

La cría está creando vínculos con su madre y jugueteando en un área de maternidad que está húmeda debido a recientes tormentas.

“El lodo es lo que más le gusta a Future”, comentó el cuidador de zoológico Marco Zeno. “Ve un charco y quiere sumergirse en él”.

Future es la rinoceronta blanca del sur número 100 en nacer en el zoológico, y la segunda concebida a través de la inseminación artificial. El primero, Edward, nació de otra madre en julio.

Los nacimientos en el zoológico que utilizan esperma con-

gelado forman parte de los programas para desarrollar el conocimiento necesario para salvar a una subespecie llamada el rinoceronte blanco del norte, agregó el personal. Hoy en día, sólo hay dos ejemplares y ambos son hembras.

Cada vez más especies de rinocerontes se ven bajo amenaza.

Future nació el 21 de noviembre y su madre, de nombre Amani, tiene 11 años.

Con 19 días de vida, la cría pesaba 88 kilogramos (193 libras).

Puede llegar a pesar 20 veces eso cuando se desarrolle por completo.

Los rinocerontes generalmente se cubren con una gruesa capa de lodo que ayuda a actuar como un bloqueador y repelente de insectos, además de que les ayuda a mantenerse frescos.

“Future no sólo exhibe un comportamiento natural de rinoceronte, parece divertirse mucho haciéndolo”, comentó Zeno.

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