The Hemet & San Jacinto Chronicle - January 9th, 2020

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More problems with jaundiced “Motor Voter” system

Historic Hemet Theater The Carpenters' Tribute

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SOBOBA TRIBAL TANF PROGRAM

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Kotyuk’s Corner A Fiery Start

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he Soboba Tribal TANF Program (STTP) offers its members many opportunities to learn and improve in school and in life. The program focuses on cultural education and preservation, career development, prevention activities and support services. At the Prevention Resource Center on the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians Reservation, classes are offered all year long and many of those that are part of the program’s Cultural Education and Preservation component have proven to be extremely popular. Regular classes are also held at sites in Riverside and the Santa Rosa Band of Cahuilla Indians Reservation.

Regional Prevention Manager Harold Arres and Program Specialist II Olga Gomez Munoz, both at the PRC site, said youth and families were especially excited and showed high levels of interest in the cultural classes offered during the last few months of 2019. “We held a gourd painting class which was especially fun for the families from our Cahuilla site. Adults, youth and children painted masterpieces including Christmas designs, comic book characters and some artistic native patterns among their designs,” Gomez Munoz said. “Many families and youth came together for our Pine Needle Pendant class.

The youth were excited to make their first pine needle pendant and put thought into who they

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MEET YOUR MAYOR

A Lifetime of Service Culminates in Russ Brown Being Sworn in as Mayor MARK LENTINE | EDITOR

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CLAY POT MAKING CLASS: As the fire died down, the clay pots took on very distinctive looks. | Photo Courtesy of Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians

We dug the clay in its dry form, I showed them two different methods of processing: the old way of grinding it into a powder on a metate with a mano, and a water levigation method which is much easier. Then, when the clay was ready, I wedged it and the students made pottery out of it.”

TONY SOARES

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INSTRUCTOR AND NATIVE ART CONSULTANT

loaf of bread and a jar of Goober Jelly.

The kid from Texas bought a loaf of bread and jar of Goober Jelly then headed out from MacDill Air Force Base in Florida en route to El Paso, Texas to see his grandmother one last time, before driving on to Travis Air Force Base in California, on his way to serve his country as a member of the US Air Force. The kid’s name was Russ Brown and the conflict was the Vietnam War. Russ Brown, now Hemet Mayor Russ Brown was about to embark on a fifty year-plus career of service to his country and his community.

He has spent most of those 50plus years in California. “I was always interested in and involved in community service,” said Brown, adding, “After my four year stint in the Air Force, I returned to Claremont, California where I met the woman who would become my wife. We both graduated from Claremont High School as did our two daughters.

After our daughter's weddings, my wife and I decided to relocate to Hemet We just came out here to relax, enjoy retirement...and golf. I’m an avid golfer. After my decades of community involvement in Kiwanis, PTA, youth sports coach, VFW and American Legion, people were shocked that we were leaving Claremont...and why Hemet?"

It’s a question that many transplants are asked. I know, having moved here less than two years

MAYOR RUSS BROWN | Courtesy Photo ago. “I said, “Hey, Why not Hemet?

I saw beautiful views, open spaces, kind people, and the golf opportunities in the area are excellent.” But the road that lead to Hemet took many twists and turns and many years before Brown would get to enjoy the beautiful scenic views and excellent golf here in Hemet.

There was the usual readjustment to civilian life, followed by an Associates Degree in the Administration of Justice, from Chaffey College, and then a Bachelor’s Degree in Management from the University of Redlands. Brown then served as a Disaster Services Volunteer with the American Red Cross and was deployed on several National disasters. While with the Red Cross, a theme which began in the Air Force would wind its way through Russ Brown’s life of service: advancement sought Russ Brown…Russ Brown didn’t have to seek advancement. “I was

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VIGIL AND BURIAL FUNDRAISER

HEMET, CA.

JAYME CASTRO | STAFF WRITER

man on Hemet Street at Large

It takes a community to heal a community Suspect who robbed, dragged

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n Tuesday December 31 between 8 am and noon, hundreds of community members came through at My City Youth Center, located at 145 N. Tahquitz Ave in Hemet, where a vigil and burial fundraiser were held for the Moreno family.

The event was held to help support wife and mother, Christina Moreno, who experienced the

unimaginable loss of her husband and three children during an apartment fire.

Moreno, still visibly shaken and at a loss for words, praised the public’s response to her tragedy, saying, “The community coming together has been awesome.

I didn’t know how much love this town had . . . I just want to say thank you to everyone who’s been

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O FUNDRAISER: Christina Moreno at the vigil for her family. | Courtesy Photo.

DIAMOND VALLEY ARTS COUNCIL

Celebration of Life for Phil Brigandi, San Jacinto Valley Historian - Eulogy by Steve Lech. Sponsored

by Hemet Museum, Ramona Bowl & San Jacinto Museum. January 10 from 1 PM - 3 PM. Contact 951 634-4952 for more details. Diamond Valley Arts Council - 123 N. Harvard St.

SAN JACINTO CITY COUNCIL MEETING

January 21, 2019 from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM. San Jacinto Unified School District Board Room, 2045 South San Jacinto Avenue, SJ.

HEMET CITY COUNCIL

January 14 & 28 from 7 PM - 9 PM. @ Hemet City Council Chambers, 450 E. Latham, Hemet. Website:

On Jan. 9, 1861

A Union merchant ship is fired upon as it tries to deliver supplies to Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina, in the first exchange of shots between North and South. The shots were fired by gunner George E. Haynsworth, a cadet at The Citadel in Charleston.

On Jan. 10, 2008

Tata Motors in India debuts the Nano, billing it as the world's cheapest car. The bubble-shaped mini-vehicle had a base price of $2,000. It had a body made of plastic and sheet metal -- and one windshield wiper.

On Jan. 11, 1949

On Connecticut Avenue in Washington, D.C.,

n December 6, 2020, Investigators turned to the public for help in identifying a man who robbed a Hemet resident on Christmas Day and dragged the victim as he attempted to hang on to the suspect's car as it sped away, leaving him with major head trauma.

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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. Thu, Jan 9, 1:30 PM. Hemet City-James Simpson Memorial, 305 E Devonshire Ave.

HISPANIC NETWORK MEETING

Hear from our HSJVC Chairman, Richard Perry to kick off your goals this year! This is a great opportunity to showcase your knowledge and introduce your business to the community. If you have a topic you

the cornerstone is laid at the first mosque of note in the United States. The Islamic Center was complete with a 160-foot minaret from which prayers were to be announced.

On Jan. 12, 1932

Ophelia Wyatt Caraway of Arkansas becomes the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate. Caraway had been appointed earlier to fill the vacancy left by her late husband, Thaddeus Horatio Caraway.

On Jan. 13, 1939

Arthur "Doc" Barker is killed while trying to escape from Alcatraz Prison in San Francisco Bay. Barker, of the notorious "Bloody Barkers" gang, was spotted on the rock-strewn shore of the island after climbing over the walls. As he waded into the water,

Hemet police Sgt. Gabriel Gomez said that about 9 a.m. on Dec. 25, the 29-year-old victim was in the 100 block of South Franklin Street when he was approached by a man in his 20s, who stepped out of an early 2000s model black Ford Taurus and asked about a camera that he was carrying.

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would like to present to our group, please email esmeraldasanchez.ca@gmail.com with your name, contact information, business, and proposed topic.

Remember everyone is welcome to join us! We are excited to meet you all, to network with our community and local business owners, and to become more educated professionals together.

Jan. 14 from 5:30 PM - 7 PM. Web: www.hsjvc.com.

HSJVC, 615 N. San Jacinto St. Info: 951-652-3211.

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.

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On Jan. 14, 1969

An explosion aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise kills 27 people in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. A rocket accidentally detonated, destroying 15 planes and injuring more than 300 people. The Enterprise was the first-ever nuclear-powered aircraft carrier when it was launched in 1960.

On Jan. 15, 1951

Ilse Koch, wife of the commandant of the Buchenwald concentration camp, is sentenced to life imprisonment in a court in West Germany. Nicknamed the "Witch of Buchenwald," Ilse collected lampshades, book covers and gloves made from the skin of tattooed camp prisoners.

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San Jacinto Education Foundation Honors 7 Athletes RUSTY STRAIT | SENIOR WRITER

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ccasionally a journalist stumbles onto something important that he never knew of previously. That happened to me when a member of the Swan Jacinto Lions Club (Also Alumni representative of the San Jacinto Educational Organization, phoned me and asked would if I be interested in doing a story on the Edward Hyatt Hall of Fame presentations for this past year.

Of course I said give it to me and off to the races, so to speak, we sped full speed

ahead.

The San Jacinto Educational Organization was founded in 2004 and in 2007 they decided that they wanted to recognize outstanding athletes in all Dan Jacinto High School sports. According to Reed the event will take place at a banquet held on January 25th in the Douglas A. Brown Memorial Gymnasium at San Jacinto High School.

Seven outstanding athletes were chosen for awards this year. From the Class of 1973, Hansel Conrad Marruffo (Hansel) - football and baseball; Rodger Martin (Marty) Marsh , baseball, wrestling

and track and field; Class of 1995, Christina Lee “Divine” Adams - track and basketball; Class of 2002, Gregory S. Davis -0 football, basketball and track and field; Class of 2008, Rene Marmolejo football and wrestling. Ryan Dannewitz - football; Class of 2009 - Melisa “ Escamilla” Roberts - soccer.

Reed continues, “In the beginning we selected twelve athletes but after a couple of years we cut it down to 7 which continues.”

Who was Edward Hyatt?

The San Jacinto Education Foundation/Alumni Association Athletic Hall of Frame bears his name. He first

Hans Conrad Marruffo "Hansel" (Class of 1973)

Hansel Marruffo was an outstanding football and baseball player at San Jacinto High School. Along with being named to the All-League football and baseball teams, he was recognized as Most Outstanding in football along with being named Most Valuable Player in baseball. He has worked for SJUSD as a custodian and moved on to become a supervisor. He coached little league and junior football teams. He played reserva-

tion ball and was on many different traveling teams.

Hans almost made it to professional baseball with the Pirates, until an accident changed those plans.

Hans has worked for Skyline locally and in the oil fields in Oklahoma, Texas, Alaska and Afghanistan.

Hansel was never one to stay in one place too long.

Hansel loved to travel too.

He's lived in Oklahoma, three cities in Oregon, Texas, Wisconsin, Alaska, Pennsylvania, California

HANS C. MARRUFFO| Courtesy Photo and so on. He finally came back home to San Jacinto the San Jacinto Valley and married in 2012 to his wife Vickey.

RODGER M. MARSH| Courtesy Photo an athlete should be. Marty raised three daughters and one son while living in Oklahoma. He presently resides in Raymore, MO.

Christina Lee “Divine” Adams (Class of 1995)

Christina “Divine” Adams, as SJHS White Sweater awardee, can claim being outstanding on the first cross country team at the school. She competed on that team her Jr. and Sr. years, was team captain, MVP and earned CIF recognition each year. She participated in basketball and track all four years at San Jacinto. She was named All League in basketball her Soph. and Jr. years and was named most

inspirational as a Jr. and Sr. She was named to the Mustang All-Tournament Team her Jr. year.

As a Frosh. in track, she was named most improved.

In her Soph. and Jr. years she was voted MVP and went to CIF her last three years at SJHS. She made All League as a Jr. and Sr. As a Sr. she took 2nd place in the high jump at CIF and was named Citrus Belt Area Outstanding Athlete.

After high school

ents have money - although it was seen as to help until the recent Hollywood Educational Scandals.

As for the San Jacinto Education Foundation, it was founded in the early 2000;s to enhance the educational experience of students in our community.

More information regarding the upcoming banquet and awards ceremony can be obtained by calling 951929-7700 ext. 4530 or 951927–7142 'Bet you didn’t know all of this, did you? I now am well-informed and hope you are, too. Just sayin.’ rustystrait@gmail.com

south where kids still say yes sir and no sir. She has two sons. The first son is 21 and is in the Army stationed in Afghanistan.

The second son is 14 and goes to a private Christian school where he follows his

parents love of sports. As a 7th grader he is on the varsity soccer team and on the JV basketball team. Christina was a Parts and Service Director for nine years of a Volkswagen dealership that was number 1 in cus-

tomer service for twelve months. She has been working as a Parts Manager for a Chevrolet dealer for the past 3 ½ years. She enjoys the time with her family and enjoys going to her son’s games.

(Class of 2002)

(Class of 1973)

JV squad but was elevated to varsity as soon as his age allowed. He continued to be a standout both his Jr. and Sr. years earning AllLeague and MVP honors.

Marty excelled in baseball and dominated on the wrestling mats. He garnered All League honors in both sports. Not wanting to leave the track and field team shorthanded, he starred in that sport as well earning All-League honors. Many have described him as the epitome of what

students excelled academically and surpassed Hemet apathetically. Several of his students attended Stanford University as did his children, both boys and girls.

Hyatt was a member of the San Diego County Board of Education; and,, after Riverside became a county, became Superintendent of Schools for Riverside County. Edward Hyatt went on to become California Superintendent of outposts of California. His impact on education in the State is still felt today.

It is a well known fact that one doesn’t excel at universities simply because their par-

Gregory S. Davis

Rodger Martin "Marty" Marsh Rodger Martin Marsh, known to all of his friends as Marty, was one of the greatest natural athletes to play for the San Jacinto Tigers. Marty's athletic prowess was evident even as he was attending San Jacinto Elementary school and playing on the Sallee Park Little League field. When he entered high school, his effect was immediately felt as he led his team to a De Anza League Frosh Football Co-Championship. As a Soph., he started on the

brought education and athletics to San Jacinto in 1884.

He was the first te4acher and principal in San Jacinto and was insistent upon a well-rounded curriculum.

Hyatt included physical education as p0art of the course of studies and fielded a championship football team. He also brought tennis to San Jacinto after seeing it played in San Diego.

The rivalry with Hemet traces its roots to the year Hemet became a town in 1920. Ata that time San Jacinto students were required to attend Hemet High School but refused. Hyatt taught them in his home and his

Greg Davis participated in football, basketball and track and field. He played at the JV level in football and basketball but lettered on the varsity track team advancing to CIF at the end of the season. As a sophomore he played varsity football and basketball. He helped the team garner the De Anza League Basketball Championship that year. Again, he ran on the varsity track team where he was League Champion in the 110 and 300 hurdles. He was also 2nd Team All-League in long jump.

He went on to the CIF finals as a member of the 400m relay team for the Tigers. He was named the Team MVP this year.

Greg was part of the 2001 UAS weightlifting team where he competed in the Junior Nationals. Again, he played varsity football and helped the team finish in first place in the De Anza League. Greg earned First Team All-League along with being named to the All CIF Team. He led Riverside County in receptions with 79 catches. Varsity basketball earned him the honor of being named the team’s top defensive player. He also ran varsi-

ty track where he won the 110 and 300 hurdles and was second team all-league for long jump and 1600m relay. Greg went on to CIF finals for both hurdles and was an alternate for the master for the 110 hurdles.

He also earned MVP of the 2002 team. At the end of the year, Greg was awarded the White Sweater for Sports for San Jacinto High School accomplishing this achievement in 3 years.

Greg went on to play football at Mt. San Jacinto College football where in both 2002 and 2003 season he was recognized as Player of the Week and would hold the longest kick return, 107 yards in their games against Riverside City College. After playing at Mt San Jacinto, he went on to play in the Intel Semi Pro football league in 2008.

He enlisted in the Marine Corps in November of 2008 and attended Recruit Training in San Diego. He then received training in Marine Combat at Camp Pendleton. Following MCT, he reported to Assault Amphibian School Battalion, Camp Pendleton, California and upon graduation received the MOS of 1833. He has

GREGORY S. DAVIS| Courtesy Photo received several commendation and meritorious recognitions.

Sergeant Davis was deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. He has also been deployed to Okinawa and as a section leader for the command section for the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit with 2nd Battalion 1st marines on the USS Harpers Ferry (LSD49) in February 2016 traveling to numerous countries in the USPACOM and USCENTCOM. In October 2017 Sargent Davis was promoted to Staff Sergeant.

Greg's personal decorations include a Combat Action Ribbon, Navy Marine Corps Achievement Medal with gold stars. SSgt Davis is supported by his son Gavin and daughter Kaliana.

Rene Marmolejo (Class of 2008)

CHRISTINA L. ADAMS| Courtesy Photo Christina moved to Georgia and now lives in a small town outside Hilton Head, SC. She loves living in the

Rene Marmolejo was an outstanding athlete in football and wrestling at San Jacinto High School.

The tandem of Marmolejo and Dannewitz made the offensive and defensive lines for the Tiger one to be reckoned with. Rene was named to the Mt. Pass All League Second team his junior year and All League First Team his senior year.

He was also named the All League Defensive Team Most Valuable Player. He received All CIF 1st team honors along with being named to the 2nd Team All-State Team.

Wrestling was a major focus for Rene as well. He competed all four years at San Jacinto earning recognition as a junior as League Champion and League Most Valuable Player. His senior year brought additional recognitions as he went to CIF as a finalist. He also reached the CIF finals in baseball and of course in football. It is believed he is the only athlete in the history of San Jacinto High School to compete in contests where his team reached the finals in three separate sports in the

RENE MARMOLEJO| Courtesy Photo same year. Two of those finalists resulted in Championships for the Tiger in wrestling and baseball.

This Tiger is more than worthy of being recognized in the Edward Hyatt Athletic Hall of Fame.

Ryan Dannewitz (Class of 2008)

Ryan Dannewitz was a four-year letterman in football for San Jacinto, starting all 52 games of his prep career. As a sophomore, he earned honorable mention in league. As a junior, he was named first-team All-CIF and All-League, as well as second-team All-County and All-State. As a senior captain, he earned All-West Region honors from Prep Star and

All-Far West Region accolades from Super Prep, which ranked him as the No. 84 player overall in California, Hawaii and Nevada (and 13th ranked offensive lineman).

Scout.com pegged him the No. 73 player in the state and the 53rd best O-lineman nationally. He was also named first-team All-State, All-CIF,

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RYAN DANNEWITZ| Courtesy Photo All-Mountain Pass League

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Kentucky waiving testing fees for people seeking GED diploma AP NEWS | CONTRIBUTED

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entucky will start waiving testing fees for people wanting to obtain a GED diploma to help thousands of adults improve their career opportunities, Gov. Andy Beshear said Tuesday.

The Education and Workforce Development Cabinet has allotted $600,000 in state funding to waive test fees to eliminate a financial barrier for people seeking GED diplomas, Beshear and Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman announced.

In Kentucky, more than 335,000 adults lack a high school or GED diploma. The fee being waived is $120, and the waiver applies to firsttime test takers.

The funding could help about 5,000 Kentuckians secure GED diplomas this year, Beshear said. Many people lacking a high school or GED diploma are “stuck in a cycle where they can’t get the job to have the dollars to pay the fees for the GED they need to get a better job,� he said. “By eliminating this barrier, by making sure that no one is denied the opportunity to take the test because of the fees that go along with it, we are going to help so many adults,� he said.

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and All-Riverside County, while being named his team’s most valuable player. He played in the Navy Marine Corps All-Star Classic for the Marine Inland team. The Tigers were League Champions three of the four seasons of his career. They lost both state championships in their division during the 2006 and 2007 seasons.

He also lettered twice in basketball (center) and was a four-time letterman in track (throws); he had prep bests of 49-6 in the shot put and 167-0 in the discus. He was First Team All-League

NATASHA

Pitbull female Mix LONG TERM RESIDENT Gorgeous & cute, Natasha came to us originally as a stray. She’s 4 years old & weighs 69.5 pounds. She was adopted, but sadly returned because she and their other dog didn’t get along. She is an adorable character and not at all shy.

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SPEECH: Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, right, and Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman speak with the media during a press conference at the Kentucky state Capitol in Frankfort, Ky., Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020. To assist Kentuckians seeking to earn their GED's, Beshear announced that the state has allowed $600,000 to cover testing fees. | AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley

ASHA

DSH Grey female (young) LONG TERM RESIDENT Sweet 8 month old Asha is still waiting for a forever home. She can be seen hanging out atop a cat tree, or taking a nap in a soft cubby. She has a lovely personality hiding behind those big yellow eyes and lets her sweet and playful side show but needs a lot of love.

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

HANK

Male, Hound Mix, DOB: 4/10/15

SPEECH: Kentucky Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman speak with the media as Gov. Andy Beshear listens during a press conference at the Kentucky State Capitol in Frankfort, Ky., Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020. To assist Kentuckians seeking to earn their GED's, Beshear announced that the state has allowed $600,000 to cover testing fees. | AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley or GED diplomas are twice as likely to be unemployed and

three times as likely to live in poverty, Coleman said.

during his junior and senior seasons and advanced to the CIF prelims his senior season in throws. He was named the team Co-MVP during his senior campaign. In 2008, he was a recipient of the National Football Foundation Scholar Athlete Award and a San Jacinto Scholar Athlete white sweater winner. The three-sport athlete was also named the Coca-Cola Athlete of the Year.

At the University of Colorado Dannewitz was a fouryear letter winner for the Buffaloes starting 14 total games in his tenure. He saw time at both guard and tackle as well as special teams in both the Big-12 and Pac-12

conferences. As a junior, he played 774 snaps overall, the third most among the lineman and fourth most by an offensive player. His career was cut short with back and knee injuries. He graduated with both a psychology and sociology degree in 2012.

Dannewitz went on to coach for the Wyoming Calvary professional indoor football team. He later coached two seasons of high school football before changing his career path into the business world. “Danno� currently resides in Overland Park, Kansas with his wife and college sweetheart, Morgan and dog, Vader.

Hank is a rescue dog from Louisiana following the Katrina hurricane storm and came to Living Free from a shelter in Los Angeles. Hank is a little distrustful of humans, but he is getting better now that he has space to run and is receiving training. He is learning that humans are o.k. and will provide love, food and shelter. He will require an experienced adopter that understands him and will continue with his training.

Hank will do best in a home with adults only and adopters that are willing to give him the guidance, love and patience that he deserves.

BIT-O-HONEY

DSH Calico Female.

DOB: 5/7/2019

Bit-O-Honey is one beautiful Calico female and is as sweet as can be!

She enjoys playing and exploring, as well as cuddling and giving kisses! BitO-Honey is now ready and waiting to find her forever home!

Come meet Bit-O-Honey today!

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

Our two main requirements for adopting a cat are: -must be indoors only -declawing is not allowed

Living Free, is a donor-supported, nonprofit, no-kill animal sanctuary. Located at 54250 Keen Camp Road in Mountain Center off Highway 74, 15 Minutes from Idyllwild. Call: 951-321-9982 or visit living-free.org/adopt.

Melisa “Escamilla� Roberts (Class of 2009)

Melisa “Escamilla� Roberts surpassed all others when it comes to success on the soccer field. As a freshman she scored 28 goals, had 10 assists and was named the team Offensive Most Valuable Player (MVP). Her Sophomore year was even better as she led all players, both boys and girls in Riverside and San Bernardino counties by scoring 38 goals with 15 assists. She was named the Mt. Pass League MVP along with making the All CIF Southern Section 2nd Team, the All Area Team, LI Latino Magazine, and was named the July Valley Chronicle Female Athlete of the year. Her junior

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year she once again was named League MVP, gained All CIF 2nd Team honors and was honored with the NSCAA/Adidas All-Region Team although her numbers dropped slightly to 37 goals and 14 assists. Her senior year was something special as she scored a total of 63 goals, had 30 assists and was again named League MVP, was honored as All CIF Offensive Player of the Year and was named to the NSCAA All-American Team and All-Region (West) Team. and was named State Player of the Year. Melisa was Team MVP all four years at San Jacinto High School.

Melisa led her team to two undefeated league ti-

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MELISA ROBERTS| Courtesy Photo tles during her sophomore and senior years along with leading the team to the CIF Finals and CIF Southern California Regional Tournament in 2009.

Along with all of this she still had the energy to participate on the Wolfpack Premier U19 club team out of Orange County.

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assigned to a Red Cross function called "Safety and Security" and in 2004, I was the first volunteer from Claremont Red Cross Chapter to be deployed on a natural disaster: Hurricane Charley, in Florida. I arrived there just after the hurricane hit and Hurricane Frances was bearing down.” Before Brown could leave, in quick succession, hurricane Frances was followed by hurricane Ivan with Hurricane Jeanne hot on its heels. “I was rotated out just as hurricane Jeanne was about to hit. Then in 2007, I was deployed to San Diego to assist with the wildfires there, but I was quickly rerouted to Lake Arrowhead, which was also battling wildfires. I remained there about three weeks before returning home. But Brown’s career in service was just starting.

Public service ever a priority in his life, Brown began his law enforcement career as a Police Dispatcher and ultimately concluded his 30-plus-year career as a Captain with the Claremont Police Department. “Back then, if you wanted to serve in the law enforcement, which was highly competitive, you took whatever position was open. Initially, I was hired by Claremont, P.D. as a Dispatcher, but was later hired as a Police Officer with the Azusa P.D. After 3 years there, I returned to Claremont as a Police Officer, ultimately progressing through the ranks to Captain."

Brown has been a long-standing member of both the American Legion and VFW, including stints as Post Commander of the Posts in Claremont. Brown moved to Hemet in 2006, and transferred his American Legion and VFW memberships to local VFW Post 2266 and American Legion Post 53.

Soon after moving to Hemet, Brown became actively involved in his community HOA, and has

served on various committees and his HOA Board of Directors for the past 12 years, including President of the HOA Board. Again, Brown didn’t pursue the position…it sought him out.

“I really didn’t seek to be on the Board, and certainly not as Board President, but they needed someone and I was urged to apply." Public service and safety are some of Brown’s highest priorities, and he recognizes their significance on Hemet’s economic vitality. He staunchly spoke out in favor of the preservation of Hemet’s Fire Department and was an advocate for the passage of Measure U which was critically needed to help restore and enhance both our Police and Fire Departments.

In fact, it was the successful passing of this measure and the subsequent emphasis on public safety that motivated others such as former Mayor Robin Lowe and former Mayor and Past Ramona Bowl President Lori VanArsdale to urge Brown to seek appointment to a vacant City Council seat in February of 2017. He retained his seat on Council after being duly elected in November of 2018.

As Mayor, Brown accepts and acknowledges that he has much to learn about municipal government, but if his life’s work has shown us anything, it’s that Brown can learn and think, on his feet. He also has a passion for his adopted city. “Admittedly, there are many of difficult challenges facing Hemet today. But we are blessed with an abundance of dedicated Hemet residents and business owners who are committed to seeing Hemet revitalized. We have a fantastic succession plan for the next Police Chief after Chief Webb’s tenure of excellent service. That was recognized by now-permanent City Manager Chris Lopez.” says Brown. He adds, “Our City Manager could have held an open recruitment…that’s not a bad thing necessarily.

But, when you have qualified, competent talent with-

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AWARD LETTER: Department of Housing Award Letter. | Courtesy Photo in your department, recognizing that in-house talent and promoting from within is a good thing. Doing so speaks volumes for the confidence of our succession plan, creates “ripple effect” promotional opportunities and it’s good for recruitment and retention.

Brown acknowledges that Hemet is far from perfect.

“I’m very aware that Hemet has no shortage of challenges. But I have enough “Polyanna blood” in my system that I prefer to think of them as opportunities instead. It’s all too easy to point to problems and say they need fixing. So whenever someone points out a concern, I ask what their recommended solution is. We don’t need problem pointers, we need problem solvers.”

Unfortunately there are always those ready with dis-

sension and divisiveness in a small town both within and without the local government, but that’s why we hold elections.

“We have challenges which other cities around us don’t have. Menifee, Murrieta and Temecula for example, have major highways adjacent to them so those locations are attractive to big businesses that want to build anchor stores.

We don’t have that: we don’t have those “carrots” to dangle, so we need to come up with alternatives to attract businesses and grow revenue. Auto dealerships are good for the local economy, and we are fortunate to have the Gosch Auto Group Center. Auto dealerships are a great barometer of a local economy. People don’t usually travel very far to buy a new or used car so, if your

dealership is doing well, generally speaking, your local economy is doing well.

So that’s a good sign.”

In the way of challenges and opportunities facing the city, Brown points to vacant key positions within the city government. “We are currently recruiting for City Engineer, Community Development Director, Public Works Director and an HR Director. Now that Chris Lopez has assumed the permanent position as our City Manager, we are rebuilding our executive management team. We need to find the best Assistant City Manager possible to help him. As we do this, we also have an opportunity to re-evaluate our organizational structure to ensure that we are working as effectively and efficiently as possible. There are technological improvements,

demographic changes and expectations of citizens which have changed. One of the biggest changes is that we are now a city of almost 90-thousand people instead of a sleepy little retirement community, and our median age has also changed from 64 years of age to 33.1.

We’ve got to be positioned in such as way as to be adaptive to all those demands.”

Brown points to Steven Covey’s “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People,” and its concept of “The Sphere of Influence,” versus “The Sphere of Concern.”

In this model, when one focuses on those things which they can influence, that sphere or circle, grows… and they can positively effect other concerns. Brown points to the city’s homeless problem and looks at it from Covey’s model. “I believe that this isn’t just a Hemet problem, it’s a national, societal problem. That doesn’t mean that we don’t have influence over how we handle that particular challenge here in Hemet. We certainly do...but we, and in this case, I mean the larger, societal “we,” need to address those things we can influence.

Two systemic elements of homelessness are mental health and substance abuse issues, and one can lead to the other. To be effective, we need to establish a consistent approach throughout all levels of government; local, county, state and national. I believe we start to get to the root, or at least one of the roots of the problem.

“Homelessness” is massive issue…but we must positively influence the mental health of our citizens, and help them overcome substance abuse. I also make a distinction between those who found themselves losing their homes due to the recession, and those who just want society to pay for their lives. There are a number of resources available to those who want to improve their lives and become contributing members of so-

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NATIONAL NEWS

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Key events leading up to US-Iran confrontation AP NEWS | CONTRIBUTED

of the Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader, supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, center, leads a prayer over the coffins of Gen. Qassem Soleimani and his comrades, who were killed in Iraq in a U.S. drone strike on Friday, at the Tehran University campus, in Tehran, Iran, Monday, Jan. 6, 2020. | Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader via AP

ers barge through an outer barrier of the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad and hold two days of violent protests in which they smash windows, set fires and hurl rocks over the inner walls.

U.S. Marines guarding the facility respond with tear gas. There are no casualties on either side.

Jan. 3, 2020: A U.S. airstrike near Baghdad’s international airport kills Gen. Qassem Soleimani, the leader of Iran’s elite Quds Force and the mastermind of its regional military interventions. A senior commander of Iranbacked militias in Iraq is also killed in the strike.

Iran vows “harsh retaliation.” Trump says he ordered the targeted killing to prevent a major attack.

Congressional leaders and close U.S. allies say they were not consulted on the strike, which many fear could ignite a war.

Jan. 5, 2020: Iran announces it will no longer abide by the nuclear deal and Iraq’s parliament holds a non-binding vote calling for the expulsion of all U.S. forces. Some 5,200 American troops are based in Iraq to help prevent a resurgence of the Islamic State group. Trump vows to impose sanctions on Iraq if it expels U.S. troops.

Jan. 8, 2020: Iran launches several ballistic missiles on two bases in Iraq housing American troops in what it says is retaliation for the killing of Soleimani. There are no immediate reports of U.S. or Iraqi casualties. Trump tweets that “All is well!” and says he will deliver a statement Wednesday.

Iran’s supreme leader says “we slapped them on the face” but that “military action is not enough.”

and my time and do what I can to be a facilitator for the best practices available to us.”

And those “best practices” from Mayor Brown, and previous Mayor Wright are now paying big dividends.

There are several new businesses and developments in various stages of progress that will help revitalize our city. The Mayor was kind enough to break the news that one such development is a Marriott Hotel coming to the area of the Winco Center. Among the projects and phases of existing projects now in the works, we are pleased to announce that The Department of Housing and Community Development, Division of Housing Policy Development has awarded the City of Hemet a grant for $310,00.00. These are good

times to feel positive about the future of Hemet.

Mayor Brown lists “Honesty and Integrity" among his core values. He defines integrity as, "doing the right thing even when no one’s looking." “I’m human, and we humans sometimes fall short of expectations.

Nevertheless, we should still strive to achieve our goals and it is not important who claims ownership of an idea if it works. I just care about what works best for the people of our city and our valley.” That’s not a bad philosophy for a kid who started out his journey with just an eye toward his grandmother’s house and with a loaf of bread and a jar of Goober Jelly to get him through. Sometimes the most magical things do indeed start with the simplest of actions.

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ran’s missile attack on two American bases in Iraq in response the U.S. strike that killed its top general is the culmination of nearly two years of steadily rising tensions since President Donald Trump withdrew from Iran’s 2015 nuclear deal with world powers.

The two countries are now engaged in their most serious confrontation since the 1979 Islamic revolution and takeover of the U.S. Embassy. Both sides have signaled restraint following the missile attack, but the threat of an all-out war remains.

A timeline of the main events leading up to this week’s hostilities: May 8, 2018: Trump announces that the U.S. is withdrawing from the nuclear deal signed by his predecessor, President Barack Obama, which had provided sanctions relief in exchange for restrictions on Iran’s nuclear program and stepped-up U.N. monitoring. Over the next several months, the U.S. ratchets up sanctions, exacerbating an economic crisis in Iran.

Nov. 5, 2018: U.S. imposes tough sanctions on Iran’s oil industry, the lifeline of its economy, as Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announces a list of 12 demands it must meet for sanctions relief.

Iran rejects the wide-ranging demands, which include ending its support for armed groups in the region, withdrawing from the Syrian civil war and halting its ballistic missile program.

May 5, 2019: The U.S.

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ciety. And there are those who, for various reasons, simply don’t want to avail themselves of these resources.”

Perhaps due to his decades of service in the police department, Brown has a historical take on homelessness which is interesting, surprising…and leaves one wondering if we shouldn’t bring back some old laws. “Years ago, there were two misdemeanor offenses, vagrancy and loitering, on the books, but they’ve since been deemed “Unconstitutional’. Those laws gave a Police Officer “probable cause” to initiate contact. But the value of these codes wasn’t to simply arrest individuals, but rather a means of directing

JANUARY 8: A man walks by a huge screen showing U.S.

JANUARY 3: Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei,

President Donald Trump, left, and Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in Tokyo. Iran struck back at the United States early Wednesday for killing a top Revolutionary Guards commander, firing a series of ballistic missiles at two military bases in Iraq housing American troops in a major escalation between the two longtime foes. | AP Photo/Koji Sasahara.

right, meets family of Iranian Revolutionary Guard Gen. Qassem Soleimani, who was killed in the U.S. airstrike in Iraq, at his home in Tehran, Iran. Khamenei, Iran's most powerful figure, wept inconsolably and openly in Tehran on Monday, Jan. 6, 2020, as he prayed over the casket of Soleimani, the military commander killed by a U.S. airstrike in Iraq. | Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader

Sept. 14, 2019: A drone attack on Saudi oil facilities temporarily cuts off half the oil supplies of the world’s largest producer, causing a spike in prices.

The U.S. says Iran carried out the attack directly, calling it an “act of war” against Saudi Arabia. Iran denies involvement, while the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen claim responsibility.

October 2019: Massive anti-government protests erupt in Lebanon and Iraq. While the protests are primarily driven by economic grievances, they

announces the deployment of the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group and a bomber task force in response to “a number of troubling and escalatory indications and warnings,” without providing details.

It threatens “unrelenting force” in response to any attack.

May 8, 2019: Iran vows to enrich its uranium stockpile closer to weapons-grade levels if world powers fail to negotiate new terms for its nuclear deal. The European Union urges Iran to respect the nuclear deal and says it plans to continue trading with the country. Trump says he would like Iran’s leaders to “call me.”

May 12, 2019: The United Arab Emirates says four commercial ships off its eastern coast “were subjected to sabotage operations.”. Trump warns that if Tehran does “anything” in the form of an attack, “they will suffer greatly.”

June 13, 2019: Two oil tankers near the strategic Strait of Hormuz are hit in an alleged assault that leaves one ablaze and adrift as 44 sailors are evacuated from both vessels and the

JANUARY 8: A protester sets fires to close streets near Tahrir Square during a demonstration to protest against the Iranian missile strike, protesters said. Iran struck back at the United States early Wednesday for killing a top Revolutionary Guard commander, firing a series of ballistic missiles at two military bases in Iraq that house American troops in a major escalation between the two longtime foes. | AP Photo/Khalid Mohammed

them to social services that could help them.” Brown points to a unique strategy here in Hemet, the ROCS (“Restoring Our Community Strategy”) Team as an example of how the City has initiated new and innovative way to quality of life issues.

“Our R.O.C.S. Team focuses on things such as nuisance properties, trespassing, and panhandling. A Police Sergeant leads the team of Officers, Code Enforcement, Public Works and a critical component has been added, a mental health professional. The main focus of the ROCS Team has been the enforcement of laws in our City parks and the protection of property owner’s rights against trespassing.

The Team also works with State, County, and local agencies to try to help people get off the street and into

permanent housing. Although this isn’t a traditional police function, the Team sends a clear message, “We will try to help, however; we will not tolerate criminal behavior of any kind.” Our ROCS Team also works hand in hand with our Public Works Department, and they respond to help clean up, impound and hold any property we remove from our parks or the public right of way.”

Brown also points to innovative ideas such as City Councilperson Karlee Meyer’s “Know where it goes” initiative which seeks to stop panhandling by diverting donations to proper organizations which can better utilize monies which, in the hands of the homeless, usually go for drugs or alcohol. Every study down shows that money given

Pre-Inspection for housing authority Apartment registration Mold removal and repair

U.S. Navy rushes to assist.

America later blames Iran for the attack, something Tehran denies.

June 20, 2019: Iran’s Revolutionary Guard shoots down a U.S. military surveillance drone.

Trump says he called off a planned retaliatory strike on Iran over concerns about casualties.

July 1, 2019: Iran follows through on a threat to exceed the limit set by the nuclear deal on its stockpile of low-enriched uranium, which is used for civilian applications and not for nuclear weapons.

target governments that are closely allied to Iran. In Iraq, protesters openly decry Tehran’s influence and attack Iranian diplomatic facilities.

November 2019: Protests break out in some 100 cities and towns in Iran after authorities raise the price of gasoline. The scale of the protests and the resulting crackdown are hard to determine as authorities shut down the internet for several days. Amnesty International later estimates that more than 300 people were killed.

Dec. 27, 2019: A U.S. contractor is killed and several American and Iraqi troops are wounded in a rocket attack on a base in northern Iraq. The U.S. blames the attack on Kataeb Hezbollah, one of several Iran-backed militias operating in Iraq.

Dec. 29, 2019: U.S. airstrikes hit Kataeb Hezbollah positions in Iraq and Syria, killing at least 25 fighters and bringing vows of revenge. Iraq calls the strikes a “flagrant violation” of its sovereignty.

Dec. 31, 2019: Hundreds of Iran-backed militiamen and their support-

JANUARY 6: In this photo released by the official website

directly to panhandlers goes almost 100% of the time to drugs and alcohol.

“I believe that homelessness must be handled on a comprehensive, collaborative basis through all levels of government. This way, people can’t just migrate to a certain area which may make it easier for them to slip between the cracks and bypass the help they need to become productive citizens again. I also draw a distinction between the truly homeless people and what I consider street criminals who are just seeking to take advantage of compassionate people who want to help. It may be an overused cliché, but the saying still applies; “If you’re not part of the solution, you’re part of the problem.” There’s no clear panacea solution, but I will give my knowledge

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FAITH QUESTIONS

Theological scholars explore biblical truth regarding the supernatural in new documentary HEIDI MCDOW | CONTRIBUTED

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

2. In Acts 7, who recounts the story of Abraham along with the captivity and freedom of the children of Israel? Paul, Peter, Stephen, Andrew 3. From II Corinthians 3:17, "Where the spirit of the Lord is, there is ..."? Hope, Liberty, Love, Peace 4. Who went to sleep and fell out the window while Paul preached? Esua, Enid, Eutychus, Eucyrus 5. In what Macedonian city were Paul and Silas imprisoned? Philipi, Neapolis, Jericho, Jerusalem 6. From Acts 13:6, Barjesus was a ...? Cousin of Jesus, Early priest, Sorcerer, Friend of Mark

"The Unseen Realm: Recovering the Supernatural Worldview of the Bible," a new original documentary film from Faithlife TV productions, reveals the strange and enigmatic plane of the supernatural described within the pages of Scripture.

Inspired by the bestselling book by Dr. Michael S. Heiser and hosted by Emmy-nominated actor and director Corbin Bernsen, "The Unseen Realm" takes viewers on a journey to understand the supernatural as Heiser and a panel of biblical scholars unpack the theological intricacies of angels, demons, Nephilim, giants and so much more.

“Much of what we think we know about the spirit world isn’t true,” said Heiser.

“It’s been filtered down through centuries of church tradition. Angels do not have wings, demons don’t have horns or tails. And for the

biblical writers, the unseen realm was home to more than angels and demons.

There were other bigger players. So do you believe what’s in your Bible?”

"The Unseen Realm" explores the depths of the supernatural and its significance to Christians by scrutinizing passages of Scripture often left unread, let alone studied, by the average believer. Experts and scholars interviewed throughout the film draw from decades of research and a personal relationship with Christ when tackling tricky topics headon, including what comprises God’s heavenly host, which supernatural beings are found on earth, and why a good God would allow corruption among the supernatural.

“The Bible asks us to believe a lot of strange things about the spiritual world,” said Heiser. “At first, we might be tempted to ignore them but if we say we believe the Bible, we can’t avoid these concepts.”

Leading biblical scholars in the film include: Heiser, author of "The Unseen Realm" and Scholar-in-Residence at Logos Bible Software, Dr. Ben Witherington III, Professor of New Testament Interpretation at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky, Dr. Darrell Bock, Executive Director of Cultural Engagement at The Hendricks Center and Senior Research Professor of New Testament studies at Dallas Theological Seminary in Dallas, Texas, Dr. Eric Mason, founder of Epiphany Fellowship in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Dr. Gary Yates, Professor of Old Testament at Liberty University's Rawling School of Divinity.

By embracing the difficult questions posed by some of the Bible’s most complex excerpts, audiences of "The Unseen Realm" are guided into a more profound understanding of our spiritual origins and paramount purpose

as citizens of God’s supernatural kingdom.

“Faithlife TV content serves a higher purpose than simply entertaining viewers,” said Faithlife Founder and CEO Bob Pritchett. “We aim to educate audiences on all things biblical to strengthen their worldview and elevate their understanding and appreciation of their faith.”

To learn more about "The Unseen Realm," visit faithlifetv.com/the-unseenrealm.

ABOUT FAITHLIFE TV Faithlife TV offers thousands of hours of edifying and entertaining movies, shows and biblical teaching, including original documentaries such as the award-winning Fragments of Truth, via one low monthly subscription fee. Faithlife TV is a product of Faithlife, which uses technology to equip the Church to grow in the light of the Bible. For more information, visit https://faithlife. com/about.

FAITH IN BRIEFS CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING

This coming January 11th, 2020 from 3pm to 9pm, the Center for Spiritual Living, 40450 Stetson Ave. will be holding a fund raiser for the Church.

In 1972 a TV pilot movie Sparked imagination of America and the world. At that time in history very little was known about the customs and traditions of China. What does a 1972 TV movie have to do with sparking interest in China? The movie was called Kung Fu starring David Carradine and began the TV series that started the Kung Fu craze.

Interest in China's history and Shaolin Kung Fu peaked around the world. In that same year President Richard Nixon became the only President in history to visit China: soon after the Bamboo Curtain was lifted and trade and tourists traveled to climb the Great Wall, and visit the 1500 year old Temples of Shaolin. The 70's Kung Fu series used real Chinese Kung Fu Masters in the show. One of these masters was Grand Master Dr. Kam Yuen. He was the technical adviser for the series and David Carradine's Kung Fu teacher and stunt man. I was inspired by the series and began training under Grand Master Yuen in Kung Fu. I have been teaching in my own school the Little Tao Dragon Martial & Healing Arts for 30 years 14 years in Hemet. This event will feature Grand Master Dr. Yuen with a lecture on resolving all of life's issues including health problems, in seconds! There will be booths and Guest Singer Entertainer Calista Carradine with insight on her father David

Carradine. Guest actors from the 70s' & the 90's series. A live Chinese lion drum dance and Kung Fu demonstrations, Chines foods, Movie snacks, Dodger Dogs, Popcorn, soft drinks, tea, and the screening of the Movie Kung Fu. a 50/50 raffle. Tickets are $25 and include all the above. All proceeds are to benefit the Church. Call (951) 791-0680 LTD or Church (951) 658-5157 Thank You, Sifu Ford V. Edwards.

UNITY VALLEY CHURCH

Guest Minister: Rev. Eileen Douglass - In 1989, Unity Valley Church sent Eileen Douglass to Unity Village for her initial studies of Unity teachings. Ultimately, Eileen was ordained as a Unity Minister in 1992, and has been serving as a Minister ever since. Let us welcome Rev. Eileen Douglass back for a Sunday lesson on Sunday, January 12, 2020 FROM 10 AM - 11 AM!

DWELLING PLACE CITY CHURCH

Rex Crain - (We look forward to having Rex back for the 3rd time in one year) From Los Angeles California, Rex is married to his best friend Katrina and they have a daughter Kira. Together their mission is to help transform lives. Rex Crain has motivated, inspired and encouraged millions of people from all walks of life. Currently 32 countries have experienced the distinction of this man`s calling.

January 12th, 2020 will be a life-changing day at DP City Church C3.

Sun, Jan 12, from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM & 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM at Dwelling Place City Church, 27100 Girard St, Hemet.

BIBLE WORLD ANSWERS

BIBLE TRIVIA ANSWERS 1) Old 2) Stephen 3) Liberty

4) Eutychus 5) Philipi 6) Sorcerer

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COMMUNITY BRIEFS Coaches will be on the floor to make sure they are using the equipment safely, but it is not a normal structured gymnastics class. January 10 & 17, 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 using the equipment safely and for younger kids, the parents can go out on the floor with them. January 15, 2019, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM. 1102 S. State St. Suite 5, San Jacinto, CA. More info: (951) 4871200. http://charlotgym.com

recommend arriving about 15 minutes early and bringing materials to take notes. The 2 sessions cover the same information. Jan 11 & 19, 2020, 1 PM – 2 PM. Free Fruit Tree Pruning Demonstration - The owner, Joe, will be showing how to best prune and maintain your deciduous fruit trees for the winter.

The demonstration will be held outdoors-subject to weather. Jan 12 & 18, 2020, 1 PM – 2 PM. Cagliero Ranch Nursery, 2700 W Devonshire Ave, Hemet.

HEMET PUBLIC LIBRARY

BOOK: The Keeper of Lost Things. A charming, clever, and quietly moving debut novel of endless possibilities and joyful discoveries that explores the promises we make and break, losing and finding ourselves, the objects that hold magic and meaning for our lives, and the surprising connections that bind us. Mon., Jan. 13 from 6 PM – 8 PM. American Village, 1400 Freedom Way, San Jacinto.

Get Your Comics-On - FREE family fun event for you and a guest with your library card.

Those without a card pay $3.00 a person at the door. Come meet the Southland Ghostbusters , R2D2, and The 501st Legion.

There will be panel discussions, costume contests, vendors, food, and an artists alley. Along with an anime drawing class and lots of raffles and cool swag bags.

Sat, Jan 11, 10 AM – 4:30 PM. Hemet Public Library, 300 E Latham Ave, Hemet.

HEMET LIONS CLUB MEETING

Join us at 6:45 for snacks and beverage. Tue, Jan 14, 7:00 – 8:15 PM. Fingerprints Youth Museum, 3361 W Florida Ave.

VALLEY NONPROFIT NETWORK

You are invited to the Valley Nonprofit Network Meeting & Open house. Thu, Jan 9, 4:00 – 5:30 PM. Website: www.hsjvc. com. Info: 951-658-3211 Hemet San Jacinto Chamber of Commerce, 615 N San Jacinto St #3101, Hemet.

YOUTH BASEBALL REGISTRATION

Jan 11, 2020, 10 AM – Jan 12, 2020, 4 PM. Hemet Youth Baseball, 3707 Mustang Way, Hemet.

Save the Dates.... we are having Open Registration for T-ball and 8u Machine Pitch. $70. T-Ball is from 4 - 6 years of age. Machine Pitch is from 6 - 8 years of age.

We are Happy to Announce that we have New Hemet Youth Board Members and are excited for the Valley to see what we are bringing to this season and the future of Hemet Youth Baseball.

Thank you, Hemet Youth Baseball

CAGLIERO RANCH NURSERY

Free Rose Pruning Demonstration - The owner, Joe, will be showing how to properly prune your roses for the winter. All demonstrations are given outdoors-subject to weather. We

DRAGONFLY SISTERS BOOK CLUB

POLAR PLUNGE

Donation. Celebrate the new year with a dip in the pool!!! Take a dip or ride down the slide into the unheated pool at the Diamond Valley Aquatic Center. Only the bravest swimmers will be able to take the chill at this inaugural event. Proceeds will benefit local nonprofit organizations. (951) 929-0047. Saturday January 11, from 9 am – 11 am, Valley-Wide Aquatic Center, 1801 Angler Ave.

JIM VENABLE EXCHANGE CLUB PARK

Free. Join the Exchange Club in celebrating the newest addition to the Valley-Wide system of parks. New park facilities.

(951) 487-9234. Saturday, January 11 @ 11 AM, corner of Fairview Ave and E Mayberry Ave.

COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES

Our workshop will be presented by Judith Martinez from Alzheimer's Association Southland Chapter. This event is FREE. Please RSVP by January 13, 2020. Phone: 951-916-4237.

Wed, Jan 15, 10 – 11 AM. Pacifica Senior Living Hemet, 1177 S Palm Ave.

AUDITION FOR THE ORCHESTRA AT SJC

MSJC students and community instrumentalists are all invited to an informal audition to join our orchestra. Highlights of the semester will include a workshop and performance with Juan Pablo Contreras, composer, and a joint concert with the Golden Eagles Jazz Ensemble. Vanessa Sheldon: 951-487-3641 or vsheldon@msjc.

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opening their hearts, these warm people, and the comfort I get from all the hugs.”

During the early morning hours of December 27th an electrical malfunction ignited the Moreno family’s Christmas tree, which quickly engulfed the apartment where they resided.

Tragically, four members of the family did not survive, including husband and father, Juan Moreno.

Two daughters: 4-year-old Janessa and 12-year-old Maria lost their lives - and later, 8-year-old Isaac succumbed to his injuries in the hospital.

Waves of supporting community members showed up Tuesday, with heavy hearts and selfless spirits in an effort to bear some of the burden of the Moreno family’s loss.

Neighbors, strangers, children, pastors, Hemet City firefighters and police, were amongst the many who came out to show their support and to surround Moreno with love.

Donations were gathered in the form of money, clothing, bedding and

CONSOLED: Family and Friends hug. | Courtesy Photo food. Prayers and messages in heart-felt condolences were written from complete strangers who empathized and shed tears for the family. Pastors offered comforting words of hope, and a mother expressed how grateful she is to this community.

“Most of all, thank you for the firefighters that came out that night, and the police officers. I want to thank the hospital (UCI Medical Center) that my son was at. The nurses were awesome, and loving and just...caring,” said Moreno.

Battalion Chief Jamie Majchrzak of Hemet City Fire Department and other first responders from the night of the incident, were present at the vigil, all giv-

edu. Mon, Jan 13, 9 PM. Mt. San Jacinto College, 1499 N State St, San Jacinto.

Bruce Harold Gifford

LIFE LINE SCREENING

September 2, 1931 - December 14, 2019

Many events also offer blood tests, including cholesterol, glucose and C-Reactive protein screenings, as well as take-home colon cancer early detection tests. Screening packages start at $149. Single tests cost around $70. For more information call, (800) 679-5192 or you can register on line at www.lifelinescreening.com/communitycircle Pre-registration is required.

Thu, Jan 16, 9 AM – 4 PM Spirit of Joy Community Church, 3126 W Johnston Ave.

NAMI MT. SAN JACINTO

NAMI Mt. San Jacinto, the local organization of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, will offer its NAMI support groups for the greater Pass area on the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at The Lakes, 5801 Sun Lakes Blvd., Banning. For information contact Mark Faber at dmfaber@me.com.

Thu, Jan 16, 2020 @ 6:30 pm The Lakes, 5801 Sun Lakes Blvd. Banning, CA.

PEDDLERS BAZAAR

Sat, Jan 18, 11 AM – 3 PM Hemet Center for Spiritual Living, 40450 Stetson Ave. Presented by Inspired Women Business Alliance, Artists Designers - Makers - Exhibitors - Vintage/Antiques – Junkers, Trending Direct Sales - Retailers - Yard Sale Items, People come to buy, sell, trade, and visit.

VALLEY-WIDE RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT

"Rose Pruning Workshop".

Presenter: Jerry Martinez, Martinez Nursery. Contact: Katherine Botts, President, (951) 7199868. Valley-Wide Recreation & Park District, 901 W. Esplanade Ave., San Jacinto. Modular 1 Building - take last driveway on west to ball field parking lot.

Tuesday, January 14 from 6:30 - 8:30 PM.

SAGE SOCIETY: ROB LINDQUIST

Guests free. SAGE is delighted to host Rob Lindquist who is presenting his high lights of Hemet and Diamond Valley history. Rob is known to many as a former mayor of Hemet and a long time member of the water board. His family has deep roots in the valley and I am sure he will provide lots of tidbits of history going back into the 1700’s. Social hour from 1:30 til 2 pm. (951) 357-4206.

Tue., Jan. 14 @ 2 PM. Ramona Rm (behind Miller-Jones Mortuary) 1501 W Florida Ave.

ing Moreno hugs. “We don’t work for this community,” says Majchrzak, “We’re a part of this community.

Our firefighters put themselves in danger in a calculated manner to do everything we can...and we will continue to do everything we can for you and for our community.”

Erika London of My City Youth, spoke from the heart on behalf of a town mourning, and in closing said, “This is a group of people who happen to live in a small but mighty town, and we’ve come here together to pronounce that this is our community, the Moreno family is our family. We all have a responsibility . . . remember, you are a part of something bigger than yourself.” Following London’s speech, a town member exclaimed, “Hemet strong!”

To help support the Moreno family, please visit the GoFundMe page at https://www.gofundme. com/f/wj2jt-moreno-family?

Or make checks payable directly to Miller-Jones Mortuary located at 1501 W. Florida Ave. Hemet, CA 92543.

After a long and productive life full of family, friends, and music, Bruce H. Gifford went to be at rest with the Lord on December 14 at 88 years of age. His family is choosing to celebrate his life instead of mourning his passing.

Born in Flint, Michigan to Harold and Lena May Gifford, Bruce and his family migrated to California in 1946. Bruce grew up in Bell Gardens, entering the National Guard after high school and serving his country during the Korean Conflict. After returning stateside, Bruce graduated from Cal State Los Angeles with a degree in music, which helped launch a 36 year career as a teacher in the Downey Unified School District. Bruce was the Director of the Downey High Music Department for several decades, during which time he supervised the marching band, the school’s jazz rock ensemble, and the school’s choir. Bruce influenced the lives of thousands of students over the years, including the brother-and-sister team of Richard and Karen Carpenter (with Karen actually serving as the first ever female drummer in the Downey High Band). Upon retirement from the Downey District and moving to the Inland Empire in 1998, Bruce remained active in music, including serving as an Adjunct Faculty member at Mt. San Jacinto College.

In addition to mentoring thousands of students over the course of his career, Bruce also enriched the lives of those around him through his involvement in music. Whether as a member of his own Jazz Generation band, by being involved in his church’s music program, or by playing at festivals and receptions, Bruce’s music brought joy to many and created invaluable friendships. Bruce’s passion for music kept him active and feeling young in his golden years.

Bruce was predeceased by his parents, by his brother Rex, and by sons Steven and Anthony. He leaves his loving wife of 45 years Barbara Gifford of Hemet, daughters Davella Solis of Wildomar CA, and Jewell Kivi of Baltimore MD, son Bruce H. Gifford Jr. (Monna) of Lakewood, CA, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, January 18 2020 at 11 AM at Trinity Lutheran Church, 191 S. Columbia St., Hemet CA. Reception to follow. Inurnment will be at Riverside National Cemetery on Monday, January 20th at 11:15 AM. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Bruce’s honor to the Spirit of Joy Community Church (3126 W. Johnson Ave., Hemet CA 92545) or to the Downey High Band Boosters Gifford Scholarship Fund (c/o Downey Federal Credit Union, 8237 Third St., Downey CA 90241).

Shirley Justice February 24, 1943 - January 5, 2020 Shirley Justice - Loving wife, mother and grandma, was born on February 24th, 1943 in Corona, CA and went to be with Jesus on January 5th, 2020 in Santa Barbara, CA. Her family was by her side as she was ushered through heaven’s gates. Predeceased by her daughter Danita “Dee Dee” Burchfiel. Shirley is survived by her loving husband Dan, daughter Brenda Dattilo, son-in-law Rino Dattilo, granddaughters Justina, Emilia, Micaela (Dattilo) and adopted daughters Patti Weddle, Linda Mayo, and Shari Martin.

Shirley lived a full and abundant life serving and loving others in the church she co-pastored with her husband. Shirley was a licensed counselor and found joy in helping others heal, through her faith in Christ. She was an avid gardener, and never met a rose she did not love. Her passion for singing began early on and carried her through her many years of ministry. Her smile and spirit lit up an entire room and will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

A graveside service will be held on Monday, January 13th at 11am at the San Jacinto Valley Cemetery, located at 2555 S Santa Fe Ave, San Jacinto, CA 92583.

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A Voice for Veterans Why not keep the Holiday Spirit all year long?

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n Thursday, January 2, the Democrats of HemetSan Jacinto held their first monthly meeting of 2020.

The meeting was called to order by Dick Gale, columnist for The HemetSan Jacinto Chronicle and head of the Democrats of Hemet-San Jacinto.

In attendance were members and attorneys Scott Rudibaugh and Kathy Bloom-Rudibaugh and members James Crawford, Mitzi Carver, Judy Rice, Kimara Pyatt and attorney and board member DeniAntionette “Deni” Mazingo, candidate for District 42nd State Assembly seat.

In the first order of business, Deni Mazingo brought up the fact that, yet again, the California DMV has created confusion and problems by mis-registering voters, assigning both

Republicans and Democrats to the “NPP” (No Particular Party) voter rolls.

This is at least the second time that this type of dangerous voter registration problem has happened. For more on this topic, please see our article titled, “Illegal Motor-Voter Toter” elsewhere in this issue.

That article outlines the many ongoing Motor-Voter problems.

Mazingo, who officially filed in December, held a fund-raiser at the Four Seasons in Beaumont on January 9, and will hold her official campaign kickoff on Thursday, January 23 at the 849 Club in Palm Springs at 6:30. Mazingo has north of $50, 000 in a campaign war-chest for the election pitting her against Andrew Kotyuk and current office-holder Chad Mayes. In a controversial move, Mayes switched his allegiance from the Republican Party to the newly

MEETING: Democrats of Hemet-San Jacinto at first meeting of 2020. | Photo by Mark Lentine. designated No Particular Party or “NPP.” Mazingo states that she, “…would never leave my party, because my party will never leave me…” For more

information on her campaign, voters are urged to visit DeniMazingo.com or her Facebook page, DeniforAssembly.

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course over voter fraud heated up in November of last year when President Trump, had in the past, alleged (and been proven correct) that “millions” of bogus votes were cast in the 2016 presidential election. Trump had said, that there were “forged” ballots and “found” votes during the midterm election in Florida. Then there was the August, 2019 California Globe article titled, “DMV’s Six Degrees Of Separation From The Truth About Voter Fraud In California” which explained that thousands of were “…”inadvertently registered to vote.” Right.

Inadvertently. Some began to question, and continue to question Alex Padilla’s competency as California Secretary of State.

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though a high number of applicants are registering with no party preference.

The program had a botched implementation despite warnings about potential technology failures. Six ineligible people voted in the June 2018 primary. Two of the six also voted in the general election in November. The DMV reported making 105,000 registration errors in the months following the launch.

But that was then…this is now, right?

And now? Just a few weeks ago The Sacramento Bee headlined yet another article which backed-up what Mazingo said is, “…a problem which affected both Republican and Democratic voters.” And that’s exactly what Alex Padilla and the DMV are telling us. Janna Haynes, public information officer for Sacramento County Voter Registration & Elections, said, “…there does seem to be a correlation,” between the ongoing problems and the Motor Voter system.

One wonders just how seriously those in Sacramento are taking this blatant, chronic, illegal threat to the right to vote. One wonders indeed.

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andidate for 42nd State Assembly District seat, Deni Mazingo has advised the Hemet-San Jacinto Chronicle that yet again, The DMV’s “Motor Voter” program has been compromised. Legal voters are left wondering if the program is incompetent, corrupt, biased…or just wrong-headed. In an era where illegal aliens are being given deriver’s licenses, is it any wonder that honest, legal American voters are questioning this entire concept?

Mazingo alerted those at the 2020 first annual monthly meeting of The Democrats of Hemet-San Jacinto.

First came the complaints, with headlines like; “Audit finds problems with California “Motor Voter” Program,” from Associated Press. Then “More than 23,000 Californians were registered to vote incorrectly by state DMV,” by the LA Times in September of 2018, and “Skid Row Voter Fraudsters Preyed on LA Homeless, Authorities Charge” from NBC in November of 2018. That particular case came as national dis-

Then came the lawsuits.

“California isn’t doing enough to verify citizenship while registering voters, lawsuit says” by Bryan Anderson of the Sacramento Bee, in October, of last year, concerning a lawsuit brought by Harmeet Dhillon In the lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court in Sacramento, Harmeet Dhillon, of San Fransisco’s Dhillon Law Group alleged that Secretary of State Alex Padilla is violating federal law by not verifying citizenship information from the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles. Dhillon tried to force the DMV to send Padilla more records related to citizenship to demonstrate that only eligible people are able to register. “We want the secretary of state to do his job, which is to ensure that only eligible voters are placed on the voter rolls,” she said.

That lawsuit challenged the then-year-old program meant to boost voter participation. Motor Voter, which launched in April 2018, automatically registers eligible voters when they visit the DMV. It proved to benefit Democrats during last year’s midterm election, al-

member Scott Rudibaugh mentioned the Figgins Scholarship Golf Tournament which will be held on January 20 at the Golden Era Golf Course from

10:45am to 4:30pm. Head of the organization, Dick Gale reminds all interested in donating that all funds go to fund the Figgins Scholarship, and that all golfers are called to join in, and further reminds all that party affiliation is not an issue as this scholarship is open to all.

Next James Crawford mentioned a Town Hall event being held on January 15 at Valle Vista Elementary School. It will start at 6:30 p.m. and end at approximately 8:30 p.m. Candidates currently scheduled to speak are Elizabeth Lavertu, Liam O’Mara, Edison Gomez-Krauss, and possibly Deni Mazingo.

For further information on scholarship, the golf outing, Deni Mazingo’s campaign or the Town Hall event, call The Democrats of Hemet-San Jacinto at (951) 402-3194 or visit the headquarters at 530-1/2 E. Florida Avenue, Hemet.

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FORT WAYNE, IND. A VOICE FOR VETERANS

Fort Wayne museum plans permanent Why not keep the Holiday Vietnam War memorial wall Spirit all year long?

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Christmas; the joy of giving families and holiday spirit: lots of food and cheer.

Then reality hits; over-spending, returned items and in 24 hours, back to the way it was before: bills, jobs, family…. and, well...life happens.

What if we changed our thinking and looked for the good in others all year long?

Hold on to that spirit of joy.

Choose to see the good in their lives, draw out the spirit of joy and caring.

We can’t heal our community by continually affirming that some people are miserable, unlucky or doomed or corrupt. We heal by seeking the good in people, all people.

This time of year many of us give money to charities... we give warm clothes, we give food, toys for the children and so on, we do it now, because the holiday spirits moves us.

How about doing this all year long? How about meeting people where they are, knowing that everyone has a story? Be kind. Help when you can, knowing some have lost a job, some have many jobs, working and over-working just to pay for the essentials: some just don’t know how to ask for help. Some have no one and are all alone.

Pause for a minute and count your blessings. We all have something for which we can be thankful. If you are breathing and alive, you are blessed.

Take time during this holiday season to remember the people who have to work while you’re home relaxing.

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Remember the people protecting our streets, those who work 24/7 at Hemet Hospital.

Be grateful for these efforts, and be thankful for today. And after the holidays have gone and you are back to reality and 2020 is in full swing...be the change, be kind, do what you can, when you can. Perhaps The Beatles were right when they sang, ”All you need is Love, Love.

Love is all you need.” Let’s make 2020 the best year yet!

To a great year to come!

Much love to our community and friends….and most especially, to our veterans!

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.

military veterans museum in Fort Wayne is planning to add a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall to its grounds in the coming months.

The Veterans National Memorial Shrine and Museum said it is buying a retired 360-foot-long traveling replica that’s 80% as large as the black granite memorial wall in Washington, D.C., inscribed with the names of more than 58,000 Americans killed or missing during the Vietnam War. Organizers hope to have the replica wall installed by Veterans Day in November 2020, said Greg

Bedford, commander of the nonprofit museum on Fort Wayne’s western edge.

The museum hopes to raise as much as $300,000 in donations of money, materials and labor toward the wall purchase, its foundation, landscaping, lighting and benches, Bedford said.

Rebecca True, chief operating officer of American Veterans Traveling Tribute, said the Fort Wayne museum is buying a traveling wall that’s been on the road since 2008.

“We decided to retire it, and rather than putting it into storage, we decided to sell it and let it have a good resting place where it can be honored and viewed,” True told The (Fort Wayne) Journal Gazette.

The Fort Wayne shrine, which was started in 1950 by World War I veteran Eric Scott and his wife, also is looking to raise money for separate monuments to World War I, World War II, the Korean War and the post-9/11 war in Afghanistan. Another new monument would honor Gold Star Families, the immediate family members of war dead.

The completion target date for the five monuments is Veterans Day in 2021.

“We think it is going to be an economic driver that will support what we are trying to do, and that is a memorial to all wars and all men and women that gave all,” Bedford said.

AGENT ORANGE BENEFITS FOR BLUE WATER VETERANS BY FREDDY GROVES ********************* As of Jan. 1, 2020, the Department of Veterans Affairs has extended presumption of Agent Orange herbicide exposure benefits with the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019.

That means it is now taking disability claims with the presumption that veterans were exposed to Agent Orange while offshore, not necessarily on the land or the inland waterways.

Here are some particulars: It covers 12 nautical miles off the coast of Vietnam from Jan. 6, 1962 to May 7, 1975 and between Jan. 1, 1967 and Aug. 31, 1971 in the Korean Demilitarized Zone. Additionally, verified service in Thailand at a certain time is covered.

There are 14 medical conditions that are covered for presumption of exposure to Agent Orange: AL amyloidosis, chronic B-cell leukemias, chloracne, Type 2 diabetes mellitus, Hodgkin’s disease, ischemic heart disease, multiple myeloma, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, Parkinson’s disease, peripheral neuropathy, early-onset porphyria cutanea tarda, prostate cancer, respi-

ratory cancers and soft tissue sarcomas.

Veterans who were there do not have to prove they were exposed; it’s assumed they were. The VA has assembled tons of records. For example, see va.gov (put “blue water navy” in the search box) for lists of ships (updated October 2019). Scroll down the ships page to see various ways of herbicide exposure, such as supply trips, picking up Bob Hope, salvage operations, mapping surveys, mail runs, liberty leave ashore and more. The list is nearly 40 pages long.

To file an initial claim, you’ll need VA Form 21-526EZ, Application for Disability Compensation and Related Compensation Benefits. If you filed and were turned down, use VA Form 20-0995, Decision Review Request: Supplemental Claim. Because of the new law, the VA will automatically review claims in the pipeline or under appeal. Payment is retroactive to when you first filed.

Go online to www.benefits.va.gov/ benefits/blue-water-navy.asp for more information.

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Editor’s note: The opinions contain herein are those of our guest columnists. We here at the Hemet-San Jacinto Chronicle reserve the right to edit any and all material, but we realize that in the area of politics, emotions run high. As such we will give as much leeway as possible to the opinions expressed in these pages. While we invite diverse opinions and your feedback, we will not countenance, for even one moment, any derisive or divisive comments aimed at our guests columnists or the HSJ Chronicle for publishing diverse opinions. You don’t have to agree with these opinions, but we ask your civility in disagreement.

THE POLITICAL NOTEBOOK From the Democrats of Hemet - San Jacinto MONEY Money is defined by Merriam-Webster as “something generally accepted as a medium of exchange, a measure of value, or a means of payment.” There are many slang terms that are often used to mean money such as bread, dough green loot, scratch. The topic of money is mentioned in the Bible over 800 times if gold, silver, wealth, riches, inheritance, debt, and poverty are included. The Book of Matthew says it is difficult for a person of wealth to get into heaven.

Prior to “money” our ancient ancestors used bartering to trade goods and services such as exchanging food for weapons. Money has been around for about 3,000 years. Use of tokens is believed to have originated in China. About 2,500 years ago the first official currency is attributed to Lydia’s King Alyattes. Today we have “virtual” money transferring value electronically. The use of physical money, bills and coins, is steadily declining, but it is hard to imagine physical money going away altogether. How would you transfer money to a beggar on the corner or give a little spending money to your young grandchildren electronically?

Money is used not only to buy physical items but is often used to buy services. It is also used to “buy” influence. Wealthy individuals (those who have accumulated a lot of money) sometimes use their money to gain influence in our political elections. The Koch brothers, Charles and David, have contributed large amounts to Republican causes. Tom Steyer and George Soros have contributed large amounts to Democrat causes. How politicians raise money for their campaigns has become a topic in the Democratic debates.

Do donors give to campaigns because they believe in the principles espoused by the candidates or do they give to try to gain influence?

The distribution of money or wealth has been a hot political topic since Reagan significantly cut taxes. A large shift in wealth to the upper one percent has taken place over the past few decades. The Investipedia website states “In the years since the Great Recession, the bottom 90% saw annual wage growth of just 5.4%; by contrast, the wages of the top 0.1% grew 29.8%. Specifically, the top 1 percent of Americans have 40 percent of the income, and the top 20 percent have 90 percent of the income.

Society suffers, and America suffers when income inequality exists. It has a domino effect and creates injustices in areas such as education, innovation and health, making its growth even more serious. For example from 1870 to 1977, income inequality drastically dropped by 40%. At the same time, there was a rise in the number of applications for patents while productivity and income also increased. The bottom line is this: when income inequality fell, innovation rose. Empirical evidence indicates that income inequality has a negative effect on economic growth in rich economies. If you are not in that top percentage of income wealth you should strongly consider voting for a candidate who is committed to reducing income inequality. Both you and America will be better off.

KOTYUK’S CORNER

A Fiery Start

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ach year Wall Street watches the first five trading days of the market to get a pulse of what’s in store. Historically this sets the course for the year and what to expect. Last week the market ended up despite falling back after the news broke regarding the drone attack on Iran’s “General” Qasem Soleimani. Volatility jumped with this news.

The General was widely known in the Middle East and loved as the marches and funeral procession have proven. Labeled a highly dangerous terrorist he took credit for over 600 American deaths.

What isn’t known is how this situation will proceed. Fear of it escalating into a military conflict is now listed as a higher possibility of headwind in 2020. We are reiterating to overweight the defense sector this year. Backed with the substantial increase in funding by the Federal government’s budget these companies have contractual guarantees of revenue. Add in any conflict and this sector should be well positioned.

It will join other headwinds in 2020 which include a slew of leading economic indicators that have been contracting and or slowing.

In January economic reports to watch include manufacturing, unemployment and labor reports, and gross domestic products. This

joins a broader view of external influences on the global economy which is showing signs of continued slow growth. Europe in particular is expecting to turn the corner by 2021.

Many analysts are calling for foreign stocks to outperform domestic equities. A well-balanced portfolio always makes sense if it matches your risk objectives.

Keep in mind there are differences between developed countries and emerging ones. Developed countries have an established modern economy and less risk of government toppling or other risks that may impact trade.

Emerging countries are opening their system to new economies and modern goods to their citizens. All of these populations are potential customers to new business concepts versus a population that already has competitors in the market place that offers those goods or services. They also have risk of government, currency and or fraud.

January is always a great month to rebalance or revisit your portfolio goals and objectives. Take time this month to check your allocations and what areas of the market may outperform and deserve to be over weighted. The same goes for areas you think will underperform the market.

Underweight these areas in your portfolio. Just to revisit what weighting means. Weighting a

ANDREW F. KOTYUK | File photo. referenced used to compare a portfolio’s positions compared to the indices it is positioned to perform like. The S&P 500 is made up of so many companies in the medical field, technology or transportation. So, for example the technology companies could make up 20% of the S&P500 index. That would be its weighting.

If you have a 25% weighting it would be over weighted and if it was 15% in your portfolio you would be underweighted. Revisit how your positioned. Get focused 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.

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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Dick Gale, President of the Democrats of Hemet – San Jacinto From the right...with Robin Lowe HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

As we have heard ad nauseam, this is an election year! The California Legislature, in its infinite wisdom, moved the primary election to March 3rd from June. If you requested a mail-in ballot, it should be arriving soon.

And if you receive more ballots than you have votes, please call me. Also, per a timely article elsewhere in this edition of the Chronicle, the DMV’s “Motor Voter” system is creating havoc again. Please call the DMV if you feel you’ve been incorrectly assigned to a party affiliation. Better yet, call California Secretary of State Alex Padilla at (916) 653-7244 or the State “Election Division” at (916) 657-2166 and demand that someone be held accountable for the continued, biased “problems” with the “Motor Voter” system. To say that it’s been a disaster is putting it mildly. Padilla has steadfastly any true reform to this broken system.

Also, the Hemet-San Jacinto Congress of Republicans has invited the Republican candidates for the 23rd and 67th Assembly Districts to our dinner (6:00 p.m.) meeting January 27th at the Hemet Elks Club. Reservations will be accepted until January 23rd by calling 951-765-7634. The cost is $17.00.

Again, Happy New Year!

Mrs. Robin Lowe, former Mayor of Hemet

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he Gregg Figgins Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament will be held Monday January 20, 2020 at the Golden Era Golf Course located at 19871 Gilman Springs Rd, San Jacinto. There will be a shotgun start at noon and the format will be a 4 person “scramble.”

Golfers may team up with someone they know or can also join oth-

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ers to complete a foursome. 100% of funds raised will go toward the scholarship fund, and Party denomination is NO pre-requisite as this scholarship is open to all.

Golden Era donates the use of their course. There will many items raffled off. Food and beverages are included in the $50.00 fee. Last year $1,500 was awarded in scholarships to 2 very deserving seniors from local schools. Come support our community youth and enjoy a fun round of golf.

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s we begin a new-year, and in view of all the events taking place in the U. S., such as the controversy over immigration, mass shootings, opioid addiction, impeachment of the President, and others just as important, it would seem evident that our image throughout the globe has been negatively affected. Therefore, l thought it would be useful to reflect upon America’s current standing in the world.

According to The Pew Research Center in an article written by Kristen Bialik “America’s global image today is complicated. On balance, people around the world continue to give the United States favorable ratings and say it respects the individual liberties of its people. Nonetheless there are concerns as Ms. Bialik goes on to say that Western Europeans have strikingly negative views of Trump. In the United Kingdom, Germany, France and Spain there is a clear pattern in public perceptions of U.S. presidents.

People in these countries generally had little confidence in President George W. Bush to do the right thing regarding world affairs. Their confidence was much higher in Bush’s successor, President Barack Obama, but it plunged following Trump’s election in 2016.

Views of the U.S. are favor-

able on balance, but concerns are evident. Across the 25 countries surveyed, a median of 50% have a favorable opinion of the U.S., while 43% have an unfavorable view.

Likewise, a median of 51% say the U.S. respects the personal freedoms of its people, compared with 37% who say it does not. However, there is concern about America’s role in world affairs.

The U.S. receives some of its highest favorability ratings in Asia. Meanwhile, half or more in four of the five Asia-Pacific nations polled view the U.S. favorably, including 83% in the Philippines and 80% in South Korea – both among the highest ratings in the study (along with 83% in Israel). In America’s neighboring countries of Canada and Mexico, 39% and 32%, respectively, have a favorable view of the U. S. Western Europeans now say the U.S. does not respect the individual liberties of its people – a reversal from just a few years ago. Views shifted most notably in France, Germany, Poland, Spain and the UK – five countries that have been surveyed since 2008. Among these countries, more now say the U.S. government does not respect the personal freedoms of its people (a median of 57%) than say it does (40%). As recently as 2013, a median of 76% across these nations said the U.S. does protect individual lib-

erties, while a median of 18% said it does not.

America is seen as the world’s leading economic power. People in the surveyed countries tend to see the U.S. as the world’s leading economic power, though only by a slim margin over China (medians of 39% and 34%, respectively).

The U.S. is seen as the top economic power in all three Latin American countries – Brazil, Mexico and Argentina – and in nearly all Asia-Pacific countries surveyed. Europeans are also divided: Those in several countries, including the Netherlands and Germany, choose China, while those in several others, including Hungary and Italy, choose the United States.

Most people prefer America over China as the world’s leading power. While many people believe China currently is the world’s top economic power, a median of 63% across the nations surveyed say having the U.S. as the world’s leading power would be better for the world.

In contrast, just 19% say a world in which China was the leading power would be better.

As we start out the new-year it is somewhat comforting to me to know that people around the world in general still give the U. S. a vote of confidence for what it perceives as a country with time tried “individual liberties of its people” and as the world’s top economic power.

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NEW YEAR'S PET ADOPTION

n Saturday January 18th, Sally Olson and Ned Mills bring their Las Vegas Tribute to The Carpenters to the Historic Hemet Theatre. The show is a recreation of the 1976 UK tour, celebrating the music and legacy of the and vintage costumes.

The Carpenters were an American vocal and instrumental duo that topped the music charts in the 70's and 80's. They recorded 10 albums, along with numerous singles and several television specials. They have sold more than 90 million records worldwide, making them one of the best selling music artists of all time.

Top hits from The Carpenters include "Top of the World," "We've Only Just Begun," "Rainy Days and Mondays," "Close to You," "Goodbye to Love," "Yesterday Once More," "Only Yesterday," and "I Won't Last a

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 9 8 AM – 1 PM: Moreno Valley Farmer's Market - Moreno Valley Conference Center, 14075 Frederick St. 10 AM – 5:30 PM: New Year's Pet Adoption Event - Includes spay or neuter surgery, vaccines and HomeAgain Microchips. Pets adopted that have not been altered will stay for surgery and will be available to go home on the afternoon of the day of the surgery is scheduled. $60 Dogs/Puppies. $15 Cats/Kittens. 14041 Elsworth 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. 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM: Pozjoker Games - Thursday Night Commander (MTG).

We will be running a Magic The Gathering Tournament! Fee is $5 and registration begins at 4:30. Pozjoker Games, 1953 E. Florida Avenue. Call: 951-3503453 or www.pozjoker@hotmail.com.

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

FRIDAY, JANUARY 10 9 AM – 12 PM: Golden Era Golf

the-top Tribute by Kenny Metcalf. The crowd filled the dance floor, mesmerized by the look-like and sound-like Metcalf. It was the first Tribute Mania concert of the year and the first sellout show as well.

From the soft melody of "Candle in the Wind" to the rockin' beat of "Crocodile Rock" and "Pinball Wizard," the crowd sang along, clapping and cheering with every hit. For "The Bitch is Back," Kenny joined the crowd on the dance floor, with the spotlights following him through the fans. It was a great start to a season and may be just the first in a series of sold out shows for the

HHT Foundation.

Coming up later in Season One will be tributes to Tina Turner by 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.

Course - Weekly Golf Fundraisers.

Complimentary Breakfast, Pastries, Coffee & Water. Call Leonard Gleason – (714) 318-4591. Golden Era Golf Course, 19871 Gilman Springs Rd, SJ. 1 PM - 3 PM: Celebration of Life for Phil Brigandi, San Jacinto Valley Historian - Eulogy by Steve Lech. Sponsored

by Hemet Museum, Ramona Bowl & San Jacinto Museum. Contact 951 6344952 for more details. Diamond Valley Arts Council - 123 N. Harvard 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. 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM: Parents' Night Out - Price: $45 for first child | +$25 for each additional sibling. Games, Parkour obstacle courses, Nerf, Trampoline/ Foam Pit, Open Gym, and more. We'll keep them full with pizza and water/gatorade! Ages 4 – 14. Firestorm Freerunning & Acrobatics – Galaxy, 14419 Veterans Way, Moreno Valley.

8 PM – 10 PM: NEON Nights - It's Jumping every Friday! We offer FREE Glow Sticks and Face Painting! Snack Bar available. Buy your Tickets at Hangar Trampoline Park or on the Hangar

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WFC LIVE MMA SAT., JANUARY 11 @ 7 PM

Fight Begins at 8 PM at the Soboba Event Center.

Tickets on sale now. Soboba Resort Casino, 22777 Soboba Rd.

SPENCER THE HYPNOTIST SAT., JANUARY 11 @ 7 PM

A wild evening of fun, hilarious, audience participation comedy show that will astound you. HHT, 216 E Florida Ave, Hemet. Phone: (951) 658-5950.

SUPER SMASH BROS TOURNAMENT! SUNDAY., JANUARY 12 FROM 5 PM - 9 PM

$10 Fee. Registration at 4:30 pm. Pozjoker Games, 1953 E. Florida Avenue, Hemet. Call: 951-350-3453 or www.pozjoker@hotmail.com.

KARAOKE NIGHTS SUNDAY., JANUARY 12 FROM 7 PM - 12 AM

Every Sunday & Wednesdays! Food and Drink Specials till 9pm! Derby’s Bar and Grill, 2860 W Florida Ave, Hemet.

Website! Call: 951-682-5867 or www. hangartrampolineparks.com. Hangar Trampoline Park, 12125 Day St, Moreno Valley.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 11 5 AM: AFA New Year Kickoff Tournament - National Qualifier. Only two dates, Jan. 11 and Jan 12. Guests are welcome to register for events, however, a current AFA Team Membership is required for event participation. Contact: Glen Messick 818-389-3467 or westcoastafa@gmail.com. Oaks At Soboba, 45750 Castile Canyon Rd, San Jacinto.

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

12 PM - 6 PM: Derby's Bar & Grill 2 for 2 Special 2 beers & 2 sandwiches! $9.95. 2860 W Florida Ave Suite B. 7 PM: WFC LIVE MMA - Fight Begins at 8 PM at the Soboba Event Center. Tickets on sale now. Soboba Resort Casino, 22777 Soboba Rd.

7 PM: Historic Hemet Theater SPENCER THE HYPNOTIST. A wild evening of fun, with the world’s fastest hypnotist Spencer the Hypnotist is a hilarious, audience participation comedy show that will astound you. 216 E Florida Ave, Hemet. Phone: (951) 658-5950.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 12 12 PM -6 PM: Derby's Bar & Grill 2 for 2 Special 2 beers & 2 sandwiches! $9.95. 2860 W Florida Ave Suite B. 4 PM – 7 PM: Pozjoker Games – Sunday Pokemon Tournament! Entry fee is $5 and registration will begin at 3 pm. Pozjoker Games, 1953 E. Florida Avenue, Hemet. Call: 951-350-3453 or www.pozjoker@hotmail.com.

5 PM – 9 PM: Pozjoker Games – Super Smash Bros Ulti-Sunday Tournament! Entry fee is $10 and registration will begin at 4:30 pm. If you bring in your own Console(s), Monitor(s), and Controllers, your entry fee will be reduced. (Store Credit cannot be used for the Entry Fee) Check rules at facebook@ Pozjoker Games. Pozjoker Games, 1953

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PROFILE IN SERVICE

Who is Linda Livesay?

2369 W. Florida Ave, Hemet

1917 -R-

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Just Mercy

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Like a Boss

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Underwater -PG13-

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The Grudge -R-

FRI AND SAT 12:00pm 2:40pm 5:10pm 7:40pm 10:10pm SUN: 12:00pm 2:40pm 5:10pm 7:40pm

Little Women -PGFRI AND SAT

12:10pm 3:35pm 6:55pm 9:55pm SUN: 12:10pm 3:35pm 6:55pm

1599 S. San Jacinto Avenue, SJ

1917

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Just Mercy

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Like a Boss

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Underwater -PG13-

FRI AND SAT 1:25pm 4:15pm 7:00pm 9:30pm SUN: 1:25pm 4:15pm 7:00pm

The Grudge -R-

FRI AND SAT 1:20pm 4:20pm 7:10pm 9:40pm

RUSTY STRAIT | SENIOR REPORTER

D

id you ever see a female Leprechaun?

I did. Maybe less than 100 pounds soaking wet with eyes that glittered like stars at midnight. Her name is Linda Livesay.

Never heard of her? I spent an hour or so with her recently and what an hour it was.

Brought up in a Baptist orphanage in Jackson, Mississippi, Lovesay dispels all of the usual orphanage horror stories factored into a

Charles Dickens novel.

“The folks who raised me were Southern Baptists and I can honestly say I never knew what it was like to be unwanted. I always felt loved and wanted. There have been times in my adult life when I had those feelings, but never as a child.”

At Christmas and Easter, as well as back-to-school time, Livesay didn’t receive a lump of coal. “That was never me. Especially at Christmas. We made up lists of five items we would like to receive from Santa.

We were guaranteed to re-

ceive three and always received the five and more.

Churches from all over the state contributed to our welfare. I didn’t get shoes and socks and maybe a hat.

Oh no, I was provided with everything from under garments to coat and gloves.”

From that early life, Linda learned the art of giving. “To say I had a perfect childhood, would be a mistake. I would never want a child of mine raised without real parents: that is special. However, being raised as I was, I always knew that I would owe it to myself to

give back and so that is why I’ve always been a willing volunteer.”

Lori Jo VanArsdale, former mayor of Hemet and Chairman of every important agency in the valley suggested I interview Linda and boy did she hit the mark.

“I grew up in a giving community. I have tried all my life to give back.” That, she has done with the gusto of a Leaping Lena.

Linda and her husband came to the Valley when

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MUSIC IN THE VALLEY

The Tom Catanzaro Band, featuring Marshall Hawkins at Diamond Valley Arts Center DVAC | CONTRIBUTED

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he Tom Catanzaro Band featuring Marshall Hawkins returns for a tribute to Miles Davis, Saturday January 11, 2020, at The Diamond Valley Arts Center.

Doors open at 7:00pm with the show starting at 7:30pm. Admission is $15 for Members and $20 for Non-Members.

Student tickets are $5 for Pre-Sale and $10 at the door. Don't forget your coupon code.

As always, members enter the coupon code at checkout for your discount.

Tom Catanzaro grew up here in Hemet and began playing the saxophone at the age of 9, gaining a strong musical foundation from the many commit-

TOM CATANZARO| Courtesy Photo

MARSHALL HAWKINS| Courtesy Photo

ted public school music teachers in the San Jacinto Valley. Playing professionally since age 13, Tom was mentored early on by such musicians as bassist Marshall Hawkins, pianist/ singer Yve Evans, saxophonist Jeff Clayton, and legendary soprano saxophonist George Probert

of the original Disneyland Band.

At age 15, Tom won the 2000 LA Music Center Spotlight Award in the "jazz instrumental" category, performing at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in LA. After graduating from Hemet High School in

2002, Tom attended the Manhattan School of Music in NYC on a full scholarship, where he studied with saxophonist and composer Bob Mintzer. While living in NYC, Tom honed his craft by regularly playing with and learning from local musicians such as the late trumpeter Roy Hargrove, pianist Eric Louis of the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, drummer Kim Thompson, and trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire.

Since then, Tom has performed with the Clayton Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, Diana Krall, Al Jarreau, Michael Brecker, George Benson, Christian McBride, Dianne Reeves, Peter Martin, and Liza Mi-

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PLAY AT THE VALLEY

A play to be enjoyed in all seasons!

Ramona Hillside Players proudly presents: "A Tuna Christmas" HSJC | STAFF WRITERS

"A

Tuna Christmas" belongs to a tetralogy of comedies ("Greater Tuna", "A Tuna Christmas", "Red, White and Tuna" and "Tuna does Vegas") being the second in the series, written by Jaston Williams, Joe Sears and Ed Howard.

All the comedies that belong to the series are set in the fictional city of Tuna, Texas. “A Tuna Christmas" is also set in the year of 1989 and its plot focuses on the city's annual Christmas courtyard exhibition contest, which Vera Carp

PLAY: Joe Sears, left, and Jaston Williams are the original actors of this awesome play. "A Tuna Christmas" promises a pleasant time with Arles Struvie and Thurston Wheelis. | Photo source: The Austin Chronicle.

won 14 times in a row. A mysterious "Christmas Phantom", known for destroying the exhibits in the courtyard, has all the contestants very nervous.

Among the secondary plots are Stanley Bumiller's attempts to end his probation and leave Tuna, Bertha Bumiller's fight to keep her family together at Christmas, and Joe Bob Lipsey's fight to successfully mount his production of “A Christmas Carol” despite the city controller of the power company who threatens to turn off the lights.

The work shows us in a friendly way, the life and attitudes of people living in small towns in the south, while reflecting a fulminating satire of these same issues. What makes

these works remarkable is that only two men play the complete cast, which consists of more than twenty eccentric characters of both genders and multiple ages.

"A Tuna Christmas" debuted in 1989 with a tour that ended in 2012 after Sears retired from the Theater Company. The play was nominated for “Outstanding Non-Resident Production, Helen Hayes Awards Non-Resident Production” in 1990.

This time, the Ramona Hillside Players in Hemet

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TOP 5 MOVIES

Little Women -PG-

FRI AND SAT 12:40pm 3:55pm 7:05pm 10:20pm SUN: 12:40pm 3:55pm 7:05pm

Spies in Disguise -PG-

HSJC | Staff Writers

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FRI AND SAT 1:00pm 3:35pm 6:30pm 9:15pm SUN: 1:00pm 3:35pm 6:30pm

Bombshell -R-

FRI, SAT & SUN 12:55pm

Guarantee the perfect movie night with tickets from Fandango. Find theater showtimes, watch trailers, read reviews and buy movie tickets in advance.

3. Turbulence

After a shootout on a flight transporting prisoners, a flight attendant must outwit a smooth-talking serial killer and 2. And, where is the pilot? land the plane herself.

4.Air Force One The crew of a plane gets sick and Communist Radicals hijack Air the only person who can land is a Force One with The U.S. Presiformer pilot who is afraid of flying dent and his family on board. The and detests being called Shirley.

Vice President negotiates while the President, a Veteran, fights to rescue the hostages on board.

1. Top Gun

5. Non-Stop

An air marshal springs into action during a transatlantic flight after receiving a series of text messages demanding $150 million into an off-shore account, or someone will die every 20 minutes.

AIRPLANE MOVIES

As students at the United States Navy's elite fighter weapons school compete to be best in the class, one daring young pilot learns a few things from a civilian instructor that are not taught in the classroom.

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What’s good now!

Cinema Music

Upcoming albums FRIDAY, JAN. 10, 2019

T.V.

Circa Waves - Happy

On theatres

Field Music - Making A New World

Friday, Jan. 10, 2020

1917

At the height of the First World War, two young British soldiers, Schofield and Blake are given a seemingly impossible mission. In a race against time, they must cross enemy territory and deliver a message that will stop a deadly attack on hundreds of soldiers—Blake’s own brother among them.

Georgia - Seeking Thrills Kesha - High Road

Colin Firth, Sam Mendes, Dean-Charles Chapman, George MacKay, Benedict Cumberbatch, Pippa Harris.

Poppy - I Disagree

Like a Boss Two hard-charging best friends build a juggernaut company

Selena Gomez - Rare

and find their relationship tested when they are made a big buyout offer. Suddenly all the differences that made them the perfect odd-couple partners put them at war, threatening their business and personal relationships.

BillBoard Tops

Salma Hayek, Tiffany Haddish, Rose Byrne, Ari Graynor, Miguel Arteta, Jimmy O. Yang, Catherine Parker.

All I Want For Christmas Is You - Mariah Carey

Murder of Nicole Brown Simpson In 1994 Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Gold-

Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree - Brenda Lee

man were brutally murdered in her Los Angeles home by whom most believe to be O.J Simpson. But what role did Glen Rogers, also known as the Casanova Killer play in their death?

Jingle Bell Rock - Bobby Helms

STREAMING NOW

Mena Suvari, Nick Stahl, Taryn Manning, Daniel Farrands, Michael Arter.

January 09

January 11

January 09

Meet Wally Sparks (1997)

John Wick: Chapter 3 Parabellum, 2019

Meet Wally Sparks

January 10

January 12

Midsommar (2019)

The Outsider, Series Premiere — HBO Original

The Wedding Year (2019)

January 10 Shriek If You Know What I Did Last Friday the 13th Homeland

January 13

January 11

The New Pope, Series Premiere — HBO Original

Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector

January 10

AJ and the Queen The Evil Dead

AVAILABLE NOW Origin Mind Field

Giri / Haji Harvey Girls Forever!

The Inbestigators Medical Police

Scare PewDiePie Escape the Night MatPat's Game Lab Liza on Demand

Scissor Seven

Foursome

Until Dawn Zumbo’s Just Desserts

Lifeline Squad Wars

MOST POPULAR Six Feet Under

Better Things

Unbelievable

Wayne

Big Little Lies

Key & Peele

Virgin River

Cobra Kai

Channing Tatum, Florin Piersic Jr., Joseph Gordon-Levitt.

Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, Shailene Woodley.

The Tick

Westworld

Regular Show

The Good Place

Good Omens

Peter Krause, Michael C. Hall, Frances Conroy.

David Tennant, Michael Sheen, Frances McDormand.

Comrade Detective

Peter Serafinowicz, Griffin Newman, Valorie Curry.

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E. Florida Avenue, Hemet. Call: 951-3503453 or www.pozjoker@hotmail.com.

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, JANUARY 13 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, JANUARY 14 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.

Evan Rachel Wood, Jeffrey Wright, Ed Harris.

Pamela Adlon, Mikey Madison, Hannah Alligood.

Keegan-Michael Key, Jordan Peele, Metta World Peace.

J.G. Quintel, William Salyers, Sam Marin.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15 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 9pm!

2860 W Florida Ave, Hemet.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 16 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.

6:30 PM – 9:30 PM: Pozjoker Games Thursday Night Commander (MTG). We will be running a Magic The Gathering (Commander Format) Tournament! Entry fee is $5 and registration will begin at 4:30.

Pozjoker Games, 1953 E. Florida Avenue, Hemet. Call: 951-350-3453 or www.pozjoker@hotmail.com.

7 PM - 2 AM: Low End Presents: Indus-

Kaitlyn Dever, Toni Collette, Merritt Wever.

Colin Lawrence, Benjamin Hollingsworth, Grayson Maxwell Gurnsey.

Kristen Bell, William Jackson Harper, Jameela Jamil.

try Night - If you are a local Artist, come with us! We got Retrospekt Entertainment, Inovativ Events and Afterlife Music Collective having their artists swing by and showcase their talent! Free RSVPs all night so make sure to grab yours! This event is 21+ ages. S Bar & Grill, 23579 Sunnymead Ranch Pkwy, Moreno Valley.

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

FRIDAY, JANUARY 17 9 AM – 12 PM: Golden Era Golf Course Weekly Golf Fundraisers. Complimentary Breakfast, Pastries, Coffee & Water. 9 holes – $10 (Walk) 9 holes with cart – $15. 18 holes $20 (Walk) 18 holes with cart $25.

For tee times call Leonard Gleason – (714) 318-4591. Golden Era Golf Course, 19871 Gilman Springs Rd, 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.

8 PM – 10 PM: NEON Nights - It's Jumping every Friday! We offer FREE Glow Sticks and Face Painting! Play with the theme by Wearing Shirts That’ll Glow with the NEON Lights! Snack Bar avail-

Mark McKenna, Ciara Bravo, Jon Champagne.

Xolo Maridueña, Ralph Macchio, William Zabka.

Impulse

Maddie Hasson, Sarah Desjardins, Enuka Okuma.

able. Buy your Tickets at Hangar Trampoline Park or on the Hangar Website! Call: 951-682-5867 or www.hangartrampolineparks.com. Hangar Trampoline Park, 12125 Day St, Moreno Valley.

6 PM: RAMONA PRESIDENT’S GALA - $55 per person. Annual dinner and introduction of the cast of the 2020 Season of Ramona. Come hear all of the new exciting things going on at the Ramona Bowl!

RSVP required. Cocktail attire. (951) 6583111. 22777 Soboba Rd. 6:30 PM: "Andi in the Moment" A Suspenseful Comedy by Michael Tennant.

Tickets: $42 each OR $37 for groups of 8

and more. Includes a three-course dinner.

Menu selections include your choice of Caramelized Salmon with Onions, Beef Tri-Tip, or Parmesan Crusted Chicken.

Vegetarian and Vegan options are available upon request. Call (951) 663-8491 For Reservations. info@playwithyourfoodhemet. com. Play With Your Food Productions, 140 N Buena Vista St, Hemet.

7:30 PM – 9:30 PM: Ramona Hillside Players - A Tuna Christmas. A Tuna Christmas is the second in a series of co-

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medic plays set in the fictional town of Tuna, Texas. Two actors play all 20 zany characters.

Cost: $15. Ramona Hillside Players, 27402 Ramona Bowl Rd, Hemet.

THE CAST AND CREW: of "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" (Left to Right: David Heyman, producer, Shannon McIntosh, executive producer, Margaret Qualley, Quentin Tarantino, Julia Butters, Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio ) pose in the press room with the awards for best motion picture, musical or comedy and best screenplay, motion picture, at the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in Beverly Hills, CA. | AP Photo/Chris Pizzello

CINEMA NEWS

Producers, directors guild nominations winnow Oscar field JAKE COYLE | AP NEWS

NEW YORK — An unusually busy day in a truncated awards season for Hollywood left five films — Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood,” Sam Mendes’ “1917,” Martin Scorsese’s “The Irishman,” Bong Joon Ho’s “Parasite” and Taika Waititi’s “Jojo Rabbit” — at the head of the Oscar pack.

All five were nominated Tuesday for the top prize of both the Directors Guild Awards and the Producers Guild Awards, two of the most reliable Academy Awards bellwethers.

All but “1917,” which took top honors Sunday at the Golden Globes, have been nominated by the industry’s leading three guild awards.

The Screen Actors Guild earlier selected “Once Upon a Time .. in Hollywood,” “Parasite,” “The Irishman” and “Jojo Rabbit” for its biggest award, best ensemble.

Tuesday’s rare confluence of announcements puts awards season into hyper speed. The Academy Awards moved up several weeks to Feb. 9 this year, squeezing the pre-Oscars calendar.

The British Academy Film Awards also unveiled their nominations Tuesday, with “Joker” leading all films with

11 nods and an all-white acting field that immediately sparked criticism.

Oscar prognosticators pay particular attention to the Producers Guild, which selects 10 movies for the year.

Aside from the above five films, the producers also nominated “Joker,” “Marriage Story,” “Knives Out,” “Little Women” and “Ford v Ferrari” for its annual top prize, the Darryl F. Zanuck Award.

Producers Guild Awards, now in its 31st year, have a history of forecasting the Academy Awards. In 21 out of the last 30 years, the PGA winner has corresponded with the Academy Awards best picture winner, including the last two years: “Green Book” in 2019, “The Shape of Water” in 2018.

Notably missing out Tuesday were “The Farewell,” “Bombshell” and “The Two Popes.” There chances for a best-picture nomination aren’t necessarily over, but seldom does more than one film overlooked by the Producers Guild make it into the Oscar field.

The Directors Guild is also a prominent Oscars predictor. Since 1948, only seven times has the DGA winner not gone on to take the directing Academy Award.

Last year, Alfonso Cuaron

won at the DGA Awards before winning the Oscar, too.

In its 71-year history, the Directors Guild has only nominated eight women for best director. The last was Greta Gerwig in 2018 for “Lady Bird,” but she didn’t make the cut this year for “Little Women.”

While female filmmakers had a historic year at the box office in 2019, they have been largely on the outside this awards season. The Globes didn’t nominate a woman for best director, or select a female-directed movie for its 10 best picture nominees.

The guild’s nominees for best first-time director were more balanced. Up for that award are: Mati Diop (“Atlantics”), Alma Har’el (“Honey Boy”), Melina Matsoukas (“Queen & Slim”), Joe Talbot (“Last Black Man in San Francisco”) and Tyler Nilson and Michael Schwartz (“The Peanut Butter Falcon”).

The guild nominations arrived just as Oscar voting was closing, with ballots due at the end of Tuesday. Nominations will be announced Monday.

The Producers Guild Awards will take place Jan. 18 at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles. The DGA Awards will be handed out Jan. 25 at the Ritz-Carlton in Los Angeles.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 18 8 AM – 12 PM: Downtown Hemet Farmer's Market - Up to 60 booths of food, collectibles, information, businesses, arts and crafts, and more. Event will feature live music, monthly car shows, seasonal holiday festivals.

135 E Florida Ave, Hemet.

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

2 PM – 11:30 PM: The Merch Stand Fundraiser Show - The Merch Stand, Irie Eyed Girls. 132 W Esplanade Ave, San Jacinto.

6:30 PM: "Andi in the Moment" A Suspenseful Comedy by Michael Tennant. Tickets: $42 each OR $37 for groups of 8 and more. Includes a three-course dinner. Menu selections include your choice of Caramelized Salmon with Onions, Beef Tri-Tip, or Parmesan Crusted Chicken. Vegetarian and Vegan options are available upon request. Call (951) 663-8491 For Reservations. info@playwithyourfoodhemet.com. Play With Your Food Productions, 140 N Buena Vista St, Hemet.

7 PM – 9 PM: Historic Hemet Theater Tribute to The Carpenters - Sally Olson and Ned Mills. Direct from Las Vegas, this show is the definitive celebration of the music and legacy of this famed brother-sister duo. 216 E Florida Ave, Hemet. Phone: (951) 658-5950.

LOOK FOR COMING EVENTS SUNDAY, JANUARY 19 6:30 AM: Airfsoft field day – With YOUR own gear $15. Renting gear from Post $25. We have only 15 rifles. Need a minimum of 20 to make this a GO! 15 rentals and at least 5 own gear Explorers or adults! MRE lunch provided - packing list TBP. Confirm ASAP! And which option you’d like! Gilman Springs Rd, Moreno Valley, Moreno Valley.

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1:30 PM: "Andi in the Moment" A Suspenseful Comedy by Michael Tennant. Tickets: $42 each OR $37 for groups of 8 and more. Includes a three-course dinner. Menu selections include your choice of Caramelized Salmon with Onions, Beef Tri-Tip, or Parmesan Crusted Chicken. Vegetarian and Vegan options are available upon request. Call (951) 663-8491 For Reservations. info@playwithyourfoodhemet.com. Play With Your Food Productions, 140 N Buena Vista St, Hemet.

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10 AM – 5:30 PM: New Year's Pet Adoption Event - Includes spay or neuter surgery, vaccines and HomeAgain Microchips. Pets adopted that have not been altered will stay for surgery and will be available to go home on the afternoon of the day of the surgery is scheduled. $60 Dogs/Puppies. $15 Cats/Kittens. 14041 Elsworth St, Moreno Valley.

3:30 PM – 6 PM: SRCAR Hemet Superbowling for Scholarships - Prices: $25 Adult Bowler, $15 Child Bowler (under 12 years old) 4 Players per team.

Includes: 2 hours of play, raffles & FUN! Trophy Sponsor - Escrow 321. RSVP TODAY! Call: 951-894-2571. AMF Hemet Lanes, 2850 W. Florida Ave, Hemet.

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

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6:30 PM – 9:30 PM: Pozjoker Games - Thursday Night Commander (MTG).

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Players - A Tuna Christmas. A Tuna Christmas is the second in a series of comedic plays set in the fictional town of Tuna, Texas. Two actors play all 20 zany characters. Cost: $15.

Ramona Hillside Players, 27402 Ramona Bowl Rd, Hemet.

8 PM – 10 PM: NEON Nights - It's Jumping every Friday! We offer FREE Glow Sticks and Face Painting! Play with the theme by Wearing Shirts That’ll Glow with the NEON Lights! Snack Bar available. Buy your Tickets at Hangar Trampoline Park or on the Hangar Website! Call: 951-682-5867 or www.hangartrampolineparks.com. Hangar Trampoline Park, 12125 Day St, Moreno Valley.

ment! Entry fee is $5 and registration will begin at 4:30. Pozjoker Games, 1953 E. Florida Avenue, Hemet. Call: 951350-3453 or www.pozjoker@hotmail. com.

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

FRIDAY, JANUARY 24 9 AM – 12 PM: Golden Era Golf Course - Weekly Golf Fundraisers.

Complimentary Breakfast, Pastries, Coffee & Water. 9 holes – $10 (Walk) 9 holes with cart – $15. 18 holes $20 (Walk) 18 holes with cart $25. For tee times call Leonard Gleason – (714) 3184591. Golden Era Golf Course, 19871 Gilman Springs Rd, 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.

6:30 PM: "Andi in the Moment" A Suspenseful Comedy by Michael Tennant. Tickets: $42 each OR $37 for groups of 8 and more. Includes a threecourse dinner. Menu selections include your choice of Caramelized Salmon with Onions, Beef Tri-Tip, or Parmesan Crusted Chicken. Vegetarian and Vegan options are available upon request.

Call (951) 663-8491 For Reservations. info@playwithyourfoodhemet.com.

Play With Your Food Productions, 140 N Buena Vista St. 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM: Ramona Hillside

SATURDAY, JANUARY 25 8 AM – 12 PM: Downtown Hemet Farmer's Market - Up to 60 booths of food, collectibles, information, businesses, arts and crafts, and more. Event will feature live music, monthly car shows, seasonal holiday festivals.

135 E Florida Ave, Hemet.

12 PM - 6 PM: Derby's Bar & Grill - 2 for

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2:30 PM – 4:30 PM: Ramona Hillside Players - A Tuna Christmas. A Tuna Christmas is the second in a series of comedic plays set in the fictional town of Tuna, Texas. Two actors play all 20 zany characters. Cost: $15. Ramona Hillside Players, 27402 Ramona Bowl Rd, Hemet.

6:30 PM: "Andi in the Moment" A Suspenseful Comedy by Michael Tennant. Tickets: $42 each OR $37 for groups of 8 and more. Includes a three-course dinner. Menu selections include your choice of Caramelized Salmon with Onions, Beef Tri-Tip, or Parmesan Crusted Chicken. Vegetarian and Vegan options are available upon request. Call (951) 663-8491 For Reservations. info@playwithyourfoodhemet.com. Play With Your Food Productions, 140 N Buena Vista St, Hemet.

7 PM – 9:45 PM: Lunar New Year Concert 2020 - Legend of Korea, Group Sound Festival. 21+ AGES. Soboba Casino Resort, 22777 Soboba Rd, San Jacinto.

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EARRINGS: Mercedes Estrada, left, instructs participants in the Soboba

Tribal TANF Christmas ornament beading class held in December. | Photo Courtesy of Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians

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would be gifting their first creation to as the tradition holds.”

A traditional beaded earring making class, led by Mercedes Estrada from the Santa Rosa Band of Cahuilla Indians, was a huge success and brought families closer as a unit and closer to the culture. One of the younger participants completed a full set of earrings and showed pride in her work.

“Due to the high success and interest in learning to bead jewelry, we invited Mercedes back to host a Christmas ornament beading class,” Gomez Munoz said. “This class was a fun way to bring native cultural traditions and incorporate them into our modern family traditions.”

Another cultural class that

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CLASS: Harold Arres, Regional Prevention Manager for Soboba Tribal TANF, CLAY POTS: Participants were sitting around the campfire having a good shows the pots that were made during a three-part series led by Tony Soares at the Soboba PRC site. | Photo Courtesy of Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians

time while the clay pots that they themselves made were fired at 1,800 degrees. | Photo Courtesy of Tony Soares

participants enjoyed and were excited to participate in was a Clay Pot Making class. This three-part series led by instructor and Native art consultant, Tony Soares, began with youth gathering clay from the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians land and clay from the mountains of Bautista Creek. Youth learned to find, identify and gather clay rocks and soften and process the clay. For the second class, youth and their families were invited to learn how to make clay pots with Soares, who has been making pots for 40 years.

“We dug the clay in its dry form,” explained Soares. “I showed them two different methods of processing: the old way of grinding it into a powder on a metate with a mano, and a water levigation method which is much easier. Then, when the clay was ready, I wedged it and

the students made pottery out of it.”

Gomez Munoz said the youth and their families were eager to get their hands dirty. She said: “Not only did this class bring out the cultural aspect of clay pot making, but it was rewarding to see how it brought the family dynamic together.”

The final class in the series showed how to fire the dried pots. A huge bonfire was set up at The Oaks and everyone was excited to see their final product and pottery come to life and were happy to have been part of the process.

“We preheated the pots slowly to about 500 degrees around the fire and then put them on top of firewood in the fire pit, covered the pots with wood and cow chips and let them burn for a few hours,” Soares said. “The wood brings the temperature up to about 1,800 de-

grees which fires the pots so they will never turn back into clay. The particles vitrify like glass. The different temperatures, oxygen, carbon and minerals in the clay is what makes the different colors.”

Gomez Munoz said the STTP’s tutoring program for native youth in grades K-12 (Youth Educational Success Services – Y.E.S.S.) is scheduled to resume on Jan. 13 at the Cahuilla site and Jan. 21 at Soboba. GED preparation classes are held at the Soboba site every Monday and Thursday.

TANF Tribal Teen Nights will continue throughout the year focusing on cultural classes and presentations, leadership, team building and activities that promote higher education along with other fun-packed plans.

The annual Girl Power Conference, in collaboration

with the San Jacinto Unified School District and local businesses and organizations, is aimed at empowering sixth- and seventh-grade girls. TANF members will be participating in the March 14 event.

April will find members attending the 14th annual Dream the Impossible Native Youth Conference (DIT) in collaboration with surrounding tribes’ TANF and youth programs.

This year’s event will be at California State University, Long Beach for Native youth ages 13-19.

Each summer, STTP coordinates its WE LEAD (Work Experience through Leadership, Education, Acquirement & Desire) youth internship program. Recruitment starts in early March for Native youth ages 14-21. Work experience begins June 22. Its Summer

Youth Academy offers various cultural, educational, team building and health and wellness activities and outings for youth ages 12-19.

Soares led an arrow making class which had a large turnout during the 2019 Summer Youth Academy.

July’s annual UNITY Conference will be held in Washington, DC and youth who meet the program requirements will be invited to attend. In collaboration with surrounding tribes’ TANF and youth programs, STTP will be hosting its annual camping trip in late July.

In November, eligible youth will be invited to attend the 2020 National Conference of American Indians (NCAI), a convention and marketplace to be held in Portland, Oregon this year.

Blue Whale, The Onyx Room, and Dizzys, as well as playing on some of the most prestigious stages in the country such as the Hollywood Bowl and the Kennedy Center in Washington DC. Tom has recorded and

produced albums for local LA artists such as Andy Waddell, Josh Nelson, and Gilbert Castellanos, including one album with vocalist Karin Carson which featured bassist Christian McBride and drummer Greg Hutchinson. He has

conducted music business seminars and taught college students from USC, UCLA, Cal State Long Beach, Cal State Fullerton, and Fullerton Community College.

Tom currently resides in Hemet, California with

his wife, Jennifer, and their four daughters, where he also enjoys working with local schools and youth centers to promote arts education in the San Jacinto Valley.

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Beverages will be available for purchase. Guests have access to the current gallery exhibition as well as the concert. Doors open at 7:00 pm with the concert beginning at 7:30 pm.

Struvie as “Josh Sommers” and Thurston Wheelis as “Brad West.” It is certainly a work that no one should miss, not only to enjoy a good time, but also enrich-

ing at a cultural level.

“A Tuna Christmas” will be presented in January on 17, 19, 24, 25 and 26. There are different options for making reservations and/

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seats available per show so purchase or reserve yours today, and do not miss out on this wonderful comedy, while you will be supporting local artistic talent.

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HEALTH & MEDICAL

HEALTH & MEDICAL

Turmeric can be helpful for arthritis pain

promising Health Care Cost Reforms in limbo

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Thinking about health - Congress leaves

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BASKETBALL

BASEBALL

League Play Is Here For Basketball

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million contract in the hopes that he would lead the team back to the playoffs and then shine on the big stage.

“He’s been the same guy since he’s been here since Day 1,” tackle Joe Staley said. “He’s going to try to be the most prepared person he can be. He’ll practice the same way every day. He’s not going to try to reinvent anything.

He’s not going to try to do anything different. He’s going to be the same person for this franchise that he’s been.”

The first season of the deal was hardly a success. He threw three interceptions in a season-opening loss to the Vikings and then suffered a season-ending knee injury in a Week 3 loss at Kansas City.

That injury contributed to

emet Youth is back after a short sabbatical and they are ready to start their season. Right now they are holding registration for two divisions. 8u (ages 6-8) in this division players are pitched to by a machine. The machine is set to send pitches somewhere between 25-30 mph. This makes the game fun for the kids to play because they get used to accurate strike zones. On top of that, they learn to hit the ball from a dropping angle. When coaches pitch to kids they usually underhand it, which can be good at times. However, the sooner you get your young kids used to hitting balls coming from a dropping angle the more comfortable they will be when put in front of actual pitchers.

The other division open for registration right now is T-ball (ages 4-6). This is where the little ones begin to learn the fundamentals of the game.

Boys and Girls are welcome to register to play. It costs $70 to sign your kid up to play. Registration is this weekend (January 11th 10-2 & January 12th 10-4) at the Hemet Youth Fields, all you need is their birth certificate in order to sign them up to play. This is a great opportunity to get your kids involved in a spring sport or introduce them to baseball. The season is scheduled to start on March 7th. Hemet Youth is aiming to field teams of 12 players per team, which presents a unique opportunity for citizens of the San Jacinto Valley.

The Hemet Youth organization is in need of volunteers to help their season go smoothly.

So if you know someone who wants to help coach kids and teach them how to play the game of baseball, send them down to the Hemet Youth Fields. Maybe you are more of a snack shop person, that’s great!

They need help there too. Anyone who has been a part of recreational sports knows that a team is only as organized as their team parent. If you are an amazing team parent Hemet Youth needs you too, so head down to the fields and find out what you can do to help these kids play baseball.

Ever since taking over as president of Hemet Youth, Alex Nielsen has worked tirelessly in order to upgrade the fields & facilities. He has been out there taking care of the grass, tilling the dirt, and chalking the baselines in order to make sure

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eague play is here, Let’s take a look at the matchups our Mountain Pass League basketball teams will be playing in this week. Game one of the week is West Valley vs. Tahquitz. After starting out hot, West Valley has cooled down quite a bit. They are now holding a 5-8 record.

Elijah Edwards is still holding it down for his team, Averaging over 20 points per game and 11 rebounds. Getting Adrian Ludwig back in time for league play is going to be huge for the Mustangs as they hope to impress enough to get a spot in the playoff. Tahquitz currently has a 1-15 record, but their last game was a dominant performance against Temecula Prep.

Jayden Haywood of the Titans has been the shining light in an otherwise gloomy season he is averaging somewhere between 20-25 points per game and has really been keeping his team in it. I expect West Valleys point guard Joshua Edwards to focus in on Haywood during this game, he will try his best to slow down his scoring.

Tahquitz doesn’t really have an answer for The Twin Towers (Elijah Edwards & Adrian Ludwig) this game should be West Valleys to win.

In the second game, the San Jacinto Tigers take on the Beaumont Cougars. San Jacinto has a 3-10 record on the year, this could be largely due to the fact that he has changed his coaching style and playbook. Now the players have to get used to his system again. About half of the basketball team was on the Football team this year. Since the football team went deep in the playoffs they didn’t get a true off-season to gain the on the court chemistry a basketball team needs. In his first game back after serving transfer penalties, Antoine Sullivan scored six points and came up with four rebounds. His numbers will grow as the season continues. Beaumont has a 10-7 record so far this season. Lead

by Jayden Fordham (Averaging 17 PPG and 2 STEALS) and Riley Sutton (Averaging 17 PPG and 12 Rebounds) Beaumont is favored to win this matchup, but San Jacinto will be looking to complete the upset.

In the final game, Hemet takes on Citrus Hill. Hemet has a 6-8 record on the season. They are really hurting this year. They lost their two best players in the

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SILVER GLOVES: Herrera brothers flaunting there medals. | Courtesy Photo

BOXING

Herrera Brothers, Your Silver Glove Regional Champs KYLE HEADLEE | STAFF WRITER

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he Herrera Brothers are at it again. While other kids were eating candy and playing Fortnite during winter vacation. The Herrera Brothers were running miles, hitting mitts, and sparing. All in preparation for the 2020 Silver Gloves regional championship. Winning this tournament would set them up for nationals. Which takes place later this month. However, they had to handle business in Compton CA,. Both boys had to face tough opponents that would challenge their cardio & technical skills. There were a lot of kids at this tournament which would give the Herrera brothers an opportunity to get a lot

of rounds in. Both boys had to fight five different kids in their respective division and they did so with ease.

In true Herrera Brothers fashion, they both stepped on the gas and never let up, proving to be the boxers with more energy and passion in the ring.

Not only to the boys pour on an aggressive onslaught of strikes.

They also possess very crisp technical abilities. They have excellent footwork, controlling the ring and finding great opportunities to strike. They do a great job forcing their opponents out of their comfort zone and making them fight the style of fight that the boys are comfortable in. They are also becoming really good at counter striking. A style of fighting that

has always been a little on the dangerous side.

It involves not being the aggressor and actually waiting for your opponent to strike. Then finding holes in their game and exposing it. Some of the best counter punches of all time include Muhammad Ali, Floyd Mayweather, and Conor Mcgregor (MMA). Often times these fighters don’t throw as many strikes in a round as others, however their punches land at a higher percentage and tend to deal much more damage.

Adding this to there game is going to be key for their next tournament. Where they will take on the other Regional Silver Gloves Winners and compete in

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Jimmy Garoppolo ready for 1st playoff start for 49ers JOSH DUBOW | AP NEWS

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immy Garoppolo’s postseason experience consists of a couple of garbage-time handoffs for New England during the 2014 AFC championship game that is remembered far more for the controversy surrounding deflated footballs.

Garoppolo will carry a much bigger burden when he makes his first career playoff start for San Francisco as the 49ers host the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday in their first playoff game since the 2013 season.

“I’ve seen the atmosphere in the building ramp up, the atmosphere of the coaches and players and everyone,” Garoppolo said Tuesday about the lessons he learned during his time with the Patriots. “Just a lot more energy in the building for sure.”

Garoppolo’s first full season as a starting quarterback in the NFL was a success as he helped lead the Niners (13-3) to the playoffs for the first time in six years, earning the top seed in the NFC. He had highs and lows, with Garoppolo’s 18 turnovers being the most by any playoff quarterback but his four fourth-quarter comebacks tying for the most in the NFL. In all, the good outshone the bad moments. Garoppolo posted three games with four TD passes and ranked third in the league with 8.4 yards per attempt.

That performance helped justify the commitment San Francisco made to him following his 5-0 finish to the 2017 season after a midseason trade from New England.

The Niners rewarded Garoppolo with a five-year, $137.5

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THINKING ABOUT HEALTH COLUMN - TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH

Turmeric can be helpful for arthritis pain KEITH ROACH | COLUMNIST

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 88 and have had osteoarthritis in my hands and knees since I was in my 50s. I began taking Tylenol and Advil for pain. But on a recommendation from a health food store clerk, I started taking turmeric. Since that first dose, I have never had to take any pain medication again. I also have not had a knee replacement. My specialist is very pleased with my condition, and encourages my use of turmeric. I plan to up the dose from 150 mg daily because of research that shows its benefits in avoiding Alzheimer’s disease. -- D.D.L. ANSWER: Turmeric has been shown to be helpful in some people with osteoarthritis, and is unlikely to have serious side effects; however, stomach upset is possible, and turmeric should be used with caution in people on warfarin or other anticoagulants.

However, there is no good evidence showing that turmeric prevents or treats dementia.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been hearing a lot about making yogurt at home. Is homemade yogurt a recipe for food poisoning? -- H.C. ANSWER: Homemade yogurt is easy to make, can be more healthy than store-bought as it has very little sugar, and can be made very safely with minimal precautions. The key is to make sure the milk is fresh and sterile, then to carefully add in healthy bacteria. All you need to do is boil fresh milk to a bare simmer (to kill any unhealthy bacteria); cool it down to 100-110 F (37-42 C), which is an optimal temperature for growth of the healthy bacteria that help prevent the growth of unhealthy bacteria or yeast; stir in a few tablespoons of plain yogurt with active healthy bacterial cultures; and keep it in a warm place for six to 12 hours or so. You can use the yogurt you just made as the starter for the next batch. Add in some pureed fresh fruit, and you have a healthier, tastier and cheaper yogurt than you can buy at the store.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I take 40 mg of lisinopril for high blood pressure. One doctor told me to take a 40-mg tablet in the morning, while another said to take 20 mg in the morning and 20 mg in the evening. Will separating the dosage better control my blood pressure? On average, mine is 130/75.

-- M.A.P. ANSWER: For lisinopril in particular, taking the medication twice daily showed a better reduction in blood pressure than once daily, according to a study performed last year. People who took lisinopril twice daily had about a 10-point systolic (4 point diastolic) improvement in BP control, so your blood pressure might be more like 120/71 if you started taking it in two doses, if you are similar to the subjects in the study (that sounds like a big drop to me, despite the study results).

People who are doing just fine on once-daily lisinopril don’t need to change. Don’t make any changes in your medication without discussing it with your own doctor.

Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual questions, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Readers may email questions to ToYourGoodHe a lt h @ m e d . cornell. edu.

Congress leaves promising Health Care Cost Reforms in limbo TRUDY LIEBERMAN | COLUMNIST

copays, and coinsurance as if the doctor was in the network. Doctors who send these bills would then be paid by insurers based on the average payment for a service in the geographic area or a sum determined by an outside arbiter, depending on what the eventual legislation requires.

A coalition of employers and insurers prefer negotiated rate settlements while physician groups favor arbitration.

When Congress adjourned at the end of December, a possible solution was deferred until next year.

A bill that would begin to tackle the high prices of prescription drugs passed the House, but Senate approval is uncertain. The bill championed by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi calls for the government to begin negotiating prices for between 50 and 250 drugs paid by the Medicare program. Recall that the 2003 law that gave seniors the benefit prohibited such negotiations.

If prices were negotiated, the bill projects that both consumers and the government would save huge amounts of money. Consumer drug spending would drop by 55 percent and government spending by some $400 billion over the next 10 years.

Democrats would like to use that money to expand Medicare coverage to include hearing, vision, and dental benefits.

The bill would also cap out-ofpocket spending on drugs for Medicare beneficiaries at $2,000 a year.

Currently some seniors can pay as much as $15,000 annually for a single prescription drug.

“Patients scored a major victory in the fight for lower drug prices” when the House passed its bill, says David Mitchell who founded the advocacy group Patients for Affordable Drugs Now. “The House has done its job.

Now the Senate must act.”

Whether it will is a big question mark. While the House drug bill indeed would be landmark legislation if it passes, it’s hard to see drug makers giving up the fight.

It’s estimated that the House bill would cause pharmaceutical industry revenues to drop by about one $1 trillion in the next decade. That explains why the industry has fought long and hard to influence members of Congress to make sure nothing is enacted that derails their gravy train.

Hardly a day went by in recent months without the industry pushing its point of view in sponsored content in Politico, an online publication widely read in Washington.

Sponsored content is really advertising, but it’s presented in a way that makes readers think they are reading a legitimate news story.

Axios summed up the latest health care efforts in the House this way: “These policies will materially benefit pretty much every sector within an industry that already wields more financial power than ever.”

Consumers, on the other hand, will find themselves pretty much in the same boat they’ve been sailing in for many a year.

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Now the Niners are counting on Garoppolo to deliver in the postseason.

“I thought last week was a playoff game,” Shanahan said.

“That was pretty intense when we played Seattle. He’s shown he can handle himself with poise. ...

I think Jimmy has played some pretty big games. Anyone who’s around him in those games and talks to him, it’s not much different in those games than it is in a preseason game.”

Garoppolo has more playoff experience than most of his teammates, having served as Tom Brady’s backup in New England in Super Bowl-winning runs in the 2014 and ’16 seasons.

But the only time he made it on the field came in the closing minutes of the 2014 AFC cham-

pionship game against Indianapolis, when he handed off twice in a 45-7 win. Brady was later suspended four games when the NFL said he directed equipment staffers to deflate footballs to make them easier to grip.

Receiver Emmanuel Sanders, who has played in Super Bowls for Pittsburgh and Denver, said the key in the playoffs is sticking to the same formula that got teams there.

“I don’t have to talk to Jimmy about that,” Sanders said.

“How many Super Bowl rings does that guy got? He knows. He knows what it takes to go all the way and win it all. He’s seen the preparation of one of the great quarterbacks of all-time. At the end of the day he understands the process.”

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ealth care as an issue landed with a thud in late December as members of Congress packed up and went home for the holidays. Two important pieces of legislation for patients didn’t make it to the finish line. Passage of either measure next year is a crapshoot since it’s an election year.

One of my journalistic colleagues from the online site Axios summed up the Congressional end-of-the year stalemate this way: “There are lots of goodies for the industry, while patients will get the worst kind of holiday surprise—more medical bills” after Congress failed to enact two promising pieces of legislation.

First, seniors on Medicare and everyone else will continue to see their prescription bills zoom upward.

Second, every American unlucky enough to need hospital care, but particularly emergency room care or surgery, will be at risk for financial complications they didn’t expect.

In fact, unexpected medical costs are the public’s top health concern.

Studies indicate families are far more worried about getting socked with surprise bills than they are about getting hit with sky-high deductibles and premiums, or even paying their rent or mortgage. In other words, those unexpected bills are a very big deal. So far, though, Congress has declined to end such practices.

Special interest groups–doctors, particularly anesthesiologists and emergency room physicians, hospitals, air ambulance companies, insurers, and employers–have all lobbied mightily to protect their financial interests. Although those stakeholders agree patients should be protected, there’s no agreement on how much doctors should be paid.

Patients who receive a surprise bill, usually from an out-of-network doctor, would pay their deductible,

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coach Kyle Shanahan’s reluctance to put too much on Garoppolo’s plate early this season, relying more on a dominant defense and running game.

But as the defense regressed in the second half of the season and opposing defenses focused on shutting down the running game, Garoppolo showed the ability to carry a much heavier load.

He had a pair of four-touchdown games against Arizona, had a mostly flawless prime-time performance against Green Bay, led the fourth-quarter comeback in a 48-46 win at New Orleans and beat the Seahawks on the road in the season finale to clinch the division and top seed.

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Corona man to stand trial for allegedly murdering dad CNS | CONTRIBUTED

RIVERSIDE - A 21-yearold Corona man accused of stabbing his father during a confrontation at the victim’s house must stand trial on a murder charge, a judge ruled on January 8.

Mark Carreon Pagay allegedly attacked 54-year-old Roy M. Pagay in the 1700 block of Camino Largo Street, on the southeastern edge of Corona, on Sept. 18, 2018.

A possible motive has not been offered by the prosecution. The defense has requested multiple psychiatric evalu-

ations of the defendant since he was charged, according to court records.

Riverside County Superior Court Judge Steven Counelis found there was sufficient evidence to warrant a trial on the murder count, as well as a sentence-enhancing allegation of using a deadly weapon in the commission of a felony.

The judge scheduled a post-preliminary hearing arraignment for Jan. 22 at the Riverside Hall of Justice.

Pagay is being held in lieu of $1 million bail at the Robert Presley Jail in Riverside.

Corona police Sgt. Chad Fountain alleged that about

9:20 a.m. on the day of the deadly confrontation, Mark Pagay armed himself with a large knife and plunged it into his father as the two stood inside the latter’s home.

Officers were summoned by witnesses and found the elder Pagay gravely wounded. The victim was taken to Riverside Community Hospital, where he died three hours later.

The defendant was questioned by detectives and taken into custody without a struggle.

He has no documented prior felony convictions in Riverside County.

RELATIVE ASSAULT

Thermal Man to stand trial on charges he sexually assaulted teenage relative CNS | CONTRIBUTED

INDIO - A Thermal man must stand trial on charges of sexually assaulting a teenage relative, but not on a kidnapping count, a judge ruled on January 8.

Riverside County Superior Court Judge Russell Moore found that prosecutors had presented sufficient evidence to hold Elit Barroso Miranda, 36, to answer to three counts of lewd acts with a child under 14 for alleged crimes that occurred between April and May 3 last year.

Sheriff ’s deputies arrested

Miranda three days later at a home in the 88000 block of Avenue 70.

During the defendant’s preliminary hearing at the Larson Justice Center, sheriff ’s Investigator Claudia Herrera testified that the 13-year-old victim reported waking up to find Miranda, dressed in only boxer briefs, in the bed she was sleeping in with several of her siblings. Miranda then allegedly picked her up and brought her into another room, where he assaulted her, Herrera said.

After several back-and-

forth exchanges regarding the nature of kidnapping between the judge and each side, Moore ruled the evidence submitted by the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office was insufficient to hold Miranda to answer to a charge of kidnapping with intent to rape and a kidnapping allegation attached to one of the lewd act counts.

Miranda is being held at the Southwest Detention Center in Murrieta in lieu of $1 million bail. He is scheduled to return to court for an information arraignment and bail review on Jan. 22.

MINOR ABUSE

Prelim Delayed for School Volunteer, Teacher Facing Child Porn Charges CNS | CONTRIBUTED

INDIO - A preliminary hearing was pushed back on January 8 for two Palm Desert men who previously volunteered at Desert Sands Unified School District campuses and are charged with sex crimes involving children.

James McCall Anderson, 31, and Devin Daniel Lujan, 28, are scheduled to return to court Feb. 3 at the Larson Justice Center in Indio for a hearing to determine if there is enough evidence for the pair to stand trial.

Both men were arrested in the summer of 2019 in the 74000 block of Scholar Lane in Palm Desert after deputies

were tipped off to an allegation of child sexual abuse.

Anderson is charged with six felony charges relating to possessing, sending and distributing child pornography.

Lujan is charged with two felony counts of lewd acts with a minor, two felony counts of oral copulation or sexual penetration with a child under 10 years old and one count of willful child cruelty.

Anderson is also charged with one misdemeanor count of endangering or abusing a child and two misdemeanor counts of committing immoral acts before a child -which a criminal complaint describes as being “habitually drunk” in the presence of at least one child in his care or

custody.

Both defendants volunteered at George Washington Charter School in Palm Desert, Desert Sands Unified School District spokeswoman Mary Perry previously told The Desert Sun, and Lujan was also a teacher at the Bermuda Dunes Learning Center.

If convicted of all charges, Anderson could face a maximum of eight years in prison, while Lujan could face a life sentence, according to John Hall, spokesman for the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office.

Anderson remains free on $30,000 bail, while Lujan is being held at the Blythe jail in lieu of $5 million bail.

ILLEGAL DRUGS

Probationer Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Car, Carrying Illegal Drugs CNS | CONTRIBUTED

PERRIS - A probationer was arrested today in Perris for allegedly stealing a car and being in possession of an assortment of illegal drugs.

Victor Hernandez, 27, was booked into the Byrd Detention Center in Murrieta on suspicion of auto theft, possession of a stolen vehicle, possession of con-

SUSPECT from A1

Before the victim could answer, the suspect snatched the camera and jumped into his sedan, according to Gomez. “The victim attempted to hold on to the suspect vehicle and was dragged for several blocks,” the sergeant said. “The victim sustained a serious head injury.”

The man was left lying in the 600 block of East Acacia Avenue, where patrol officers and paramedics came to his aid a few minutes later, Gomez said. The victim was taken to Riverside University Medical Center in Moreno Valley and is now in recovery.

The victim’s brother

trolled substances for sale and probation violations.

He’s being held in lieu of $50,000 bail.

According to Riverside County sheriff ’s Sgt. Steve Staton, deputies patrolling the area of Nuevo Road and Perris Boulevard about 3:30 a.m. spotted a car parked near a gas station, seemingly out of place. A license plate check showed that the car had been reported stolen

two days earlier, he said.

The sergeant said Hernandez was detained without a struggle and a search was conducted inside the car, resulting in the seizure of 3 1/2 pounds of processed marijuana and smaller quantities of heroin and methamphetamine.

Hernandez was taken to jail, and the vehicle was returned to the owner, Staton said.

identified him as Robbie Valenzuela.

Chris Valenzuela told NBC4 his brother is “very, very smart” and loves science and agriculture. “I don’t know if he’s going to be able to walk,” Chris Valenzuela said of his brother. “I don’t know if he’s going to be able to see.

I don’t know how we’re going to get through this as a family right now. This is hard.”

Valenzuela told the station his brother was with his wife and mother that morning, taking pictures with the newly acquired camera -- a $1,200 Canon -- when the suspect drove up and started a conversation.

“So Robbie went up and

he (the suspect) asked if he could take some photos and videos of his recording studio, and Robbie was saying, yeah, and started showing him some of the photos he was taking.

And that’s when the guy grabbed his camera.”

Gomez said efforts to locate the Ford Taurus have been unsuccessful. The four-door sedan has ``distinct wheels,’’ a chrome emblem on the front fender and possible damage to the driver’s side of the fender, around the headlight, he said.

Anyone with information was urged to contact the police department at 951-765-2400, or call the We Tip Hotline, 866-6408477.

CRIME WATCH 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.

THERMAL

POSSESSION OF STOLEN VEHICLE, POSSESSION OF STOLEN PROPERTY, GRAND THEFT AGRICULTURE EQUIPMENT, EVADING, POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, COMMITTING A FELONY WHILE OUT ON BAIL INCIDENT DATE: January 6, 2020

On Monday, January 6, 2020, at 7:11 PM, a deputy assigned as the Thermal Station Agriculture Liaison located a green 1997 Dodge Ram being driven by Adrian Barajas, 30-years-old of Thermal, in the area of Avenue 64 and Pierce Street. The deputy attempted a traffic stop, the vehicle failed to yield and continued onto a dirt road. The deputy located the vehicle with Barajas attempting to flee over

a fence. Subsequently, Barajas was detained. A search of the vehicle revealed stolen forklift and windmill machine equipment in the bed of the truck.

Barajas was out on bail on three felony theft cases spanning across San Diego and Riverside County.

Investigation revealed Barajas had stolen a forklift, removed parts, also he removed components from a windmill machine from a nearby ranch.

ADRIAN BARAJAS | Riverside County Sheriff’s Department

Barajas was booked at the Indio Jail and a bail enhancement of was obtained.

Any information please contact Agriculture Liaison Deputy Lorton at (760)8638990.

PERRIS POSSESSION OF STOLEN PROPERTY INCIDENT DATE: Jan. 7, 2020

On the morning of January 7, 2020, deputies assigned to the Perris Station investigated a vehicle burglary which occurred on the 1900 block of Driftwood Court in the city of Perris. The victim reported his work truck was broken into and estimated $1,500.00 worth of tools were stolen.

Later in the day, deputies from Patrol, the Perris Problem Oriented Policing and Special Enforcement Team learned the stolen tools were being sold on a popular social networking website. Deputies contacted the seller who agreed to sell the tools for $800.00. Deputies working in an undercover capacity met with the person selling the tools and an addi-

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CHARLES TESCONI | Riverside

tional male who drove him to the location. The males were later identified as Colton resident Isaac Campos, and Perris resident Charles Tesconi.

Deputies detained Campos and Tesconi for being in possession of the stolen property.

Upon completing a records check of the males, deputies

learned both Campos and Tesconi had active felony warrants for their arrest. The owner identified the stolen tools and took possession of them.

Any information please contact Deputy Ed Robles or Deputy Patrick Barr with the Problem Oriented Policing Team at 951-210-1000.

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PERRIS

POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA FOR SALE, POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE, POSSESSION OF HEROIN, POSSESSION OF STOLEN VEHICLE, POSSESSION OF BURGLARY TOOLS, VIOLATION OF PROBATION INCIDENT DATE: January 8, 2020

On January 8, 2020 at approximately 3:36 A.M., an alert Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Deputy, assigned to the city of Perris, observed a suspicious vehicle at a gas station located at North Perris Boulevard and West Nuevo Road, in the city of Perris. A computer check of the vehicle’s license plate revealed the vehicle had been stolen two days prior. The deputy detained the driver of the vehicle. The driver

was identified as Victor Hernandez, age 27, from the city of Perris. Hernandez is currently on Riverside County probation. Other deputies responded to the scene and a search of the vehicle led to the discovery of 3.5 lbs. of marijuana, small amounts of heroin, methamphetamine, numerous syringes and burglary tools. Hernandez was arrested and booked into the Robert Presley Detention Center on numerous charges.

VICTOR HERNANDEZ | Riverside County Sheriff’s Department The vehicle was returned to the owner.

Any information is urged to call Corporal Rice at Riverside County Sheriff’s dispatch at (951) 776-1099, or the Perris Station at (951) 210-1000.

LA QUINTA

FAILURE TO REGISTER AS A SEXUAL OFFENDER INCIDENT DATE: January 6, 2020

On Monday, January 06, 2020, the La Quinta Special Enforcement Team conducted a pedestrian check at the corner of Costco Drive and Highway 111 city of La Quinta. They contacted Julio Hoyas, 47-yearsold of Desert Hot Springs.

During a record check, the team discovered Hoyas had not properly registered as a sexual offender and was placed under arrest. During a search incident to arrest bottles of alcohol were

discovered. A follow-up investigation was conducted. The team discovered Hoyas had stolen the bottles of alcohol from a nearby business. Hoyas was booked at the Riverside County Jail in Indio.

The La Quinta Special Enforcement Team conducts sexual offender compliance checks on a regular basis. Anyone with questions about the sexual offender registration process are encouraged to call Investigator

JULIO HOYAS | Riverside

County Sheriff’s Department

Tijerina at the Thermal Station (760) 863-8990.

LA QUINTA

POSSESSION OF FENTANYL, XANAX, HYDROCODONE AND COCAINE FOR SALES ARREST INCIDENT DATE: January 6, 2020

On Monday, January 06, 2020, at 11:20 PM, The La Quinta Special Enforcement Team conducted a traffic enforcement stop in the 78900 block of Adams Street, in the city of La Quinta, and contacted Thomas Prince, 43-years-old of Indio. During the contact, Prince was arrested for driving on a suspended license. Upon further inves-

tigation, it was determined Prince was in possession fentanyl, Xanax, hydrocodone and cocaine with the intent to sell. Prince was booked at the county Jail in Indio.

The La Quinta Special Enforcement Team is asking anyone with additional information to contact Deputy Preciado at the Thermal Sheriff’s Station by calling (760)-

THOMAS PRINCE | Riverside County Sheriff’s Department

863-8990.

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NEWS

Thursday | January 9 - 15, 2020

SILVER GLOVES from D1

the Silver Gloves National Championship. This fight will take place at the end of the month in Kansas and the boys will be representing the San Jacinto valley while they are there. This is just the beginning of their 2020 season and a great way to start. If they can beat the best of the best at Nationals the boys will be setting themselves up for a breakout year in 2020.

Various tournaments are on the horizon for the Herrera Brothers in 2020 including defending their Sugarburt title belts, Junior Olympic qualifiers, and independent tournaments held all around the country. On top of that, another Herrera Brother is coming on the scene. Ayden will be turning eight years old and start competing later this year. Keep at it, boys!

Thank you for representing our valley with professionalism, class, and great boxing.

BASKETBALL from D1

transfer portal this year.

Roman Swizek (Last years leading scorer and Mountain Pass League Leading Scorer as a Sophomore) and Adrian Ludwig (Last year’s team leader in re-

BASEBALL from D1

everything is in tip-top shape for opening day.

Alex Nielsen is the kind

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bounds). Swizek left for Chapparal and Ludwig for West Valley.

Citrus Hill currently has a 10-5 record and is sitting at the top of the division (Tied with Beaumont) Brian Brown Jr. is leading the Hawks team in points averaging 19 per

game. Fully expect the Hawks to win this one.

The matchups are the same, but the standings are a little different In the girl’s division. Hemet’s girl’s basketball team is sitting in the number one spot with a 10-5 record. Then West Valley

with a 6-5 record. After West Valley is San Jacinto, they have an 8-8 record. Behind SJ sits Citrus Hill with a 5-9 record.

Beaumont is right behind them posting up a 5-11 record and finally at the bottom of the standings is Tahquitz 2-9 record.

of president Hemet Youth needs. He loves the game of baseball and everything that goes into it. He likes to make sure kids are learning the correct

way to play and wants everyone to have the opportunity to pick up a bat and glove. Alex Neilsen has been making some amazing changes at the

Hemet Youth fields all for the kids of the valley. So let’s try our best to get out there, buy a hot-dog or two and enjoy some good old fashion baseball.

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they purchased Churchill Transportation, a moving company with offices in Hemet back in 1977. “We came here to run the business. When my husband died in 2007, thirty years later, the business shut down.”

With both sons grown, she no longer had an obligation toward any children.

“I was not ready at that point to reire, so I started doing volunteer work.

I didn’t feel good about sitting at home watching soap operas trying to live vicariously through someone else’s life. I still had a life of my own to deal with and I had no intention of frittering away that life doidng nothing.”

Shortly thereafter she volunteered part-time at the Hemet-San Jacinto Chamber of Commerce.

“I worked from 9 to 5 at least three days a week.

When I first started at the Chamber, the beloved Patty Drusky was the secretary. The Chamber had a full staff. I usually worked from whatever day I started through Friday afternoon.”

She remained with the Chamber into March 2019. “I would walk into the office at ten and before noon everybody was gone and I was in charge for the rest of the day. I did that for 12 years.”

When she left the Chamber, she moved into one of the three offices on the east side of the building, now occupied

by Habitat for Humanity.

The girl that took care of that office was rumored to be leaving, and being idle, Linda took up a desk in Habitat and began to log in checks and mail.”

She finally decided to find out what she was volunteering for. “I called Mr. Koka,, past president of the Chamber, then running Habitat for Humanity, and told him that Lorena wasn’t coming in and the checks were stacking up. He told me he’d be down to pick them up.

When he came in he told me she had quit and that I should just continue as I was. Again, I knew nothing.”

That’s when Livesay settled in and began to learn what Habitat for Humanity is all about.

“I began investigating here and there and opened all the computer files and before long I

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learned about Habitat and how it served the community. They brought in Brandon Lea to run Habitat. Koka is now Chairman of the Board of Habitat for Humanity and immediate past President of the Chamber.”

Livesay didn’t rest on her laurels during all this time.

“I volunteer up at the Ramona Bowl because I like to get things done.

One simply cannot turn down anybody who needs help.”

Her first job as a teenager was clerking at a Woolworth’s five and dime store in Jackson. “Something else happened to me during those early days.

I learned about "LAYAWAY." I began to buy my winter clothes in June and July on Layaway and by time the weather got cold I would pick them up all paid for in advance.”

She also remembers Christmas savings accounts which were popular among young folks who would put away fifty cents a week in January.

By December they had all the money saved to spend on Christmas without going into debt.

"And then, there was what we called ‘stuff..’ In the moving business you would hear people say, ‘What are you going to do with your stuff?’

It really becomes ‘stuff ’ after somebody dies.. “I knew a guy who recently passed away and his family literally gave away everything he had. What a tragedy.”

Livesay is a classic example of the old expression, "to those who are given, much is expected in return."

“I never had a "poor little me" attitude. I had an aunt who used to say, “I’d rather have food on the table, than chandeliers on the ceiling.’ I grew up knowing what was expected of me and so I give back. Volunteering is my way of doing that.”

Her final words to me were an inspiration. “If I stayed home, I would be in all kinds of trouble, but being out among people and learning, makes me feel good. If I tell somebody I am going to do something for them, it gets done. Lose your word and you’ve lost yourself."

How can anyone not say amen to that.

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Sitios culturales de Irán son blanco militar legítimo ROBERT BURNS | AP

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l presidente Donald Trump insiste en que los sitios culturales de Irán son un blanco legítimo para el ejército estadounidense, rechazando las preocupaciones dentro de su propio gobierno de que atacarlos podría constituir un crimen de guerra según el derecho internacional.

Además, el domingo amenazó a Irak con sanciones si el país expulsa a las tropas de Estados Unidos en venganza por el ataque aéreo que mató al general iraní Qassem Soleimani en Bagdad.

Pero el Congreso estadounidense está retrocediendo en una semana crucial mientras los legisladores regresan de su receso de fin de año. El lunes, dos senadores demócratas pidieron a Trump desclasificar inmediatamente el razonamiento de la administración para el ataque contra el funcionario iraní, diciendo que “no hay justificación legítima” para ocultar la información al público.

La presidenta de la Cámara de Representantes, Nancy Pelosi, dijo el domingo por la noche que dicha instancia someterá esta semana a votación una resolución de los poderes de guerra para limitar las acciones militares del presidente respecto de Irán. En una carta a los demócratas de la cámara baja, Pelosi calificó el ataque aéreo de “provocador y desproporcionado” y dijo que “puso en peligro a nuestros miembros del servicio, diplomáticos y otros al arriesgarse a una grave escalada de tensiones con Irán”. Ya se introdujo una resolución similar en el Senado.

El Congreso, que tiene el único

BLANCO LEGITIMO: El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, interviene en el acto "Evangelicals for Trump Coalition Launch" en el King Jesus International Ministry, el 3 de enero de 2020, en Miami.| AP Foto/ Evan Vucci poder de declarar la guerra, ya se quejó de que Trump no notificó por adelantado su ataque aéreo contra Soleimani en Bagdad.

Aunque el mandatario cumplió con el plazo de 48 horas requerido por la Ley de Poderes de Guerra para notificar al Congreso después del ataque, el documento era clasificado y no hubo versión pública.

Se espera que la administración informe a los legisladores sobre sus acciones esta semana.

Esto sucede en un clima de crecientes tensiones en Oriente

Medio luego del operativo que acabó con la vida de Soleimani, jefe de la Fuerza Quds, un grupo de élite iraní. Teherán dijo que tomará represalias y el Parlamento iraquí votó el domingo a favor de expulsar a las tropas estadounidenses asentadas en el país. En Irak hay más de 5.000 soldados estadounidenses 17 años después de la invasión liderada por Washington.

Trump planteó por primera vez la posibilidad de atacar objetivos culturales iraníes en un tuit el sábado. El domingo,

BAGDAD, IRAK

hablando con reporteros en el vuelo de vuelta a Washington tras sus vacaciones en Florida, se reafirmó en su opinión, a pesar de las prohibiciones internacionales.

“A ellos se les permite matar a nuestra gente. Se les permite torturar y mutilar a nuestra gente. Se les permite emplear bombas camineras y volar a nuestra gente. ¿Y nosotros no estamos autorizados a tocar sus lugares culturales? Eso no funciona así”, manifestó Trump.

La Casa Blanca ha tenido

problemas para enfrentar las reacciones violentas al asesinato de Soleimani. Aunque el general fue responsable de la muerte de cientos de estadounidenses, el ataque supuso un agravamiento de las tensiones entre Washington y Teherán.

El secretario de Estado, Mike Pompeo, dijo que el ejército estadounidense podría atacar a más líderes iraníes si la República Islámica toma represalias y que cualquier ataque militar estadounidense en territorio iraní sería legal.

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Irak inicia debate para sacar del país EEUU no planea retirarse de Irak a tropas de EEUU LOLITA C. BALDOR | AP

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l intento que encabezan las facciones proiraníes por expulsar a las tropas estadounidenses de Irak tras el asesinato de un general iraní está ganando impulso, y se ha visto reforzado por una votación en el Parlamento para exigirle al gobierno iraquí que así lo haga.

Pero la ruta a seguir aún no está clara, y en el profundamente dividido territorio iraquí, con un primer ministro que renunció y una inminente guerra indirecta entre Estados Unidos e Irán, poner fin a los 17 años de presencia militar estadounidense en Irak es una misión arriesgada y complicada.

Irak apenas comenzaba a recuperarse de su devastadora guerra de cuatro años en contra del grupo Estado Islámico cuando estalló un levantamiento popular en contra de la élite gobernante el pasado 1 de octubre, lo que obligó

IRAK EN DEBATE: El retiro de las tropas estadounidenses podría socavar el combate contra el Estado Islámico. | Foto / Freepik a que el primer ministro Adel Abdul-Mahdi presentara su renuncia dos meses después. El cargo continúa vacante.

El retiro de las tropas estadounidenses podría socavar el combate contra el Estado Islámico, permitiendo el resurgimiento de los extremistas. Miembros del EI con frecuencia realizan ataques en

el norte y oeste de Irak, ocultándose en las agrestes zonas desérticas y montañosas. Las fuerzas de seguridad iraquíes dependen de Estados Unidos en cuestiones logísticas y de armamento para perseguirlos.

Un retiro estadounidense tam-

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stados Unidos no planea retirar a sus tropas de Irak a pesar de que el borrador de una carta elaborada por un alto funcionario militar parecía insinuar que se efectuaban preparativos para la salida de los efectivos, aseguraron líderes del Pentágono el lunes.

El general Mark Milley, jefe del Estado Mayor Conjunto, dijo que Estados Unidos “está moviendo sus fuerzas” en Irak y el vecino Kuwait. Indicó que el borrador de una misiva que un comandante de la Infantería de Marina hizo circular internamente fue un error inocente “mal redactado” que jamás debió filtrarse.

En el borrador parecía insinuarse que Estados Unidos estaba preparándose para retirar a sus tropas de Irak en respuesta a una votación del Parlamento iraquí el fin de semana. El doc-

umento señalaba que las tropas se “reposicionarían en los próximos días y semanas con el fin de preparase para próximos movimientos”, y advertía un incremento en los patrullajes de helicópteros sobre la llamada Zona Verde. “Respetamos su decisión soberana de ordenar nuestra salida”, añadía.

Sin embargo, Milley y el secretario de Defensa Mark Esper señalaron que Estados Unidos ha estado reposicionando tropas, en buena parte debido al incremento en las amenazas de seguridad por parte de Irán.

El objetivo de la carta era coordinarse con el ejército iraquí respecto a los movimientos de tropas y patrullajes de helicópteros estadounidenses mientras cambian de ubicación en el país.

“No ha habido ninguna decisión de salir de Irak”, declaró Esper. “No existe ninguna de-

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DEBATE de la pág. E1 bién podría permitir que Irán extienda su influencia en Irak, que al igual que Irán cuenta con una mayoría chií.

“No es tan fácil”, dijo el analista político libanés Ibrahim Bayram.

“Esto incrementaría las complicaciones dentro de Irak, los conflictos y contradicciones... y el enfrentamiento, político y no político, entre iraníes y estadounidenses”.

El secretario de Defensa estadounidense, Mark Esper, dijo por su parte que Estados Unidos “no ha tomado decisión alguna sobre salir de Irak”, y que el país sigue comprometido con la campaña para vencer al grupo Estado Islámico y la región.

La votación del domingo para sacar del país a 5.200 elementos de tropa de Estados Unidos en Irak requiere de la aprobación del gobierno iraquí. Pero resalta el profundo deterioro en las relaciones entre Washington y Bagdad en medio de las crecientes tensiones entre Estados Unidos e Irán después del ataque en el que el general iraní Qassem Soleimani fue abatido en el aeropuerto de Bagdad.

Estados Unidos retiró a sus tropas de Irak en 2011, pero volvieron en tres años después a invitación del gobierno para ayudar en la batalla contra el grupo Estado Islámico.

Los extremistas se habían apoderado de extensas zonas del norte y el oeste, incluyendo la segunda ciudad más grande de Irak, Mosul, después del colapso de las fuerzas de seguridad iraquíes. Una coalición encabezada por Estados Unidos proporcionó el crucial respaldo aéreo mientras las tropas iraquíes, incluyendo

TROPAS de la pág. E1 cisión de salir, ni emitimos ningún plan para salir ni para prepararnos para salir”.

Milley reconoció que algunas palabras en la carta “implican un retiro”, pero dijo que “eso no es lo que está sucediendo”.

“La realidad es que se trató de un error sin mala intención”, declaró, añadiendo que acababa

milicias con respaldo de Irán, se reagrupaban y expulsaban al EI, en una campaña que se prolongó por tres años.

A diferencia de los despliegues estadounidenses previos, que eran regidos por el Acuerdo sobre el Estatuto de las Fuerzas que delineaban claramente las reglas de terminación, las tropas estadounidenses se encuentran actualmente en Irak bajo una solicitud mucho menos formal presentada por el entonces primer ministro Nouri al-Maliki.

La presión ha ido en aumento para exigir el retiro de tropas estadounidenses desde la caída del EI en 2017, particularmente entre las facciones leales a Irán.

Pero el llamado para su salida incrementó en medio de la indignación que provocó el ataque de la semana pasada en el que murió Soleimani y otros altos líderes de la milicia iraquí.

El domingo, Abdul-Mahdi pidió al Parlamento tomar “medidas urgentes” para garantizar la salida de las fuerzas extranjeras del país. En una clara señal de división, la sesión fue boicoteada por varios legisladores suníes y kurdos que se oponen a la cancelación del acuerdo con Estados Unidos, y la mayoría de los legisladores que votaron eran chiíes.

No está claro qué medidas podría tomar Abdul-Mahdi tras la votación en el Parlamento. Los expertos discrepan sobre si, tras haber presentado su renuncia, aún tiene la autoridad para pedir la terminación de la presencia estadounidense.

La votación en el Parlamento molestó al presidente Donald Trump, quien rápidamente advirtió que impondría sanciones sobre Irak si el gobierno expulsa a sus tropas. Agregó que Estados Unidos no se iría sin que se le pague la inversión militar que ha hecho a lo largo de los años. de conversar telefónicamente con el comandante estadounidense para Medio Oriente, quien le explicó las labores.

Esper dijo que Estados Unidos permanece comprometido con la campaña para derrotar al grupo Estado Islámico en Irak y en la región. Facciones proiraníes en el Parlamento iraquí encabezan un intento por expulsar a las tropas estadounidenses después de que Estados Unidos mató a un alto general iraní en Bagdad la semana pasada.

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as autoridades mexicanas buscaban el lunes a los responsables de un ataque en una parte poco transitada de una carretera cercana a Texas que dejó a un estadounidense de 13 años sin vida y a cuatro de sus familiares heridos.

El sábado por la noche, una familia que viajaba en dos vehículos fue atacada en un camino de dos carriles paralelo a la frontera entre Estados Unidos y México, en el municipio de Ciudad Mier. Los dos automóviles tenían placas de matrícula del estado de Oklahoma.

Una de las camionetas deportivas de los atacantes rebasó a la familia y luego les cerró el paso, provocando que chocaran y se detuvieran por completo. Entonces los hombres comenzaron a dispararles, de acuerdo con un comunicado del grupo coordinador de la seguridad en el estado de Tamaulipas. Todos los heridos viajaban en el mismo vehículo.

Los agresores escaparon en otro.

Un niño de 10 años está entre los heridos. Todos fueron trasladados a un hospital en Monterrey, después de que en un principio los llevaron

al centro médico de una pequeña localidad aledaña.

El lunes, Luis Enrique Orozco, vicefiscal del Ministerio Público del estado de Nuevo León, dijo que el menor herido se encontraba en estado crítico, al igual que un hombre de 48 años. Una mujer de 42 estaba en condición estable, añadió. Se desconocía la relación entre los adultos y los niños, pero Orozco señaló que los dos adultos lesionados eran hermanos. La familia iba de regreso a Estados Unidos tras pasar las vacaciones navideñas en el estado de San Luis Potosí, en el centro de México.

Lo que seguía sin estar claro era el por qué viajaban en una zona tan peligrosa de la carretera cuando ya había anochecido.

Cárteles del narcotráfico se disputan la zona donde ocurrió el ataque.

Durante años, Ciudad Mier fue el sitio más al norte controlado por el cártel del Golfo, y Nueva Ciudad Guerrero era el límite para el cártel de Los Zetas, cuya base está en Nuevo Laredo. Entre esas zonas hay tierras deshabitadas.

En 2010, luego de que Los Zetas se separaron del cártel del Golfo y demostraron que eran una organi-

zación criminal fuerte y violenta, Ciudad Mier se convirtió en un campo de batalla para los dos cárteles, y la mayoría de los residentes abandonaron la pintoresca localidad colonial.

Recientemente, una facción que se escindió de Los Zetas y que se hace llamar Cártel del Noreste se expandió hasta Ciudad Mier, Miguel Alemán y Camargo, bastante dentro de lo que tradicionalmente era el territorio del Cártel del Golfo.

Fotografías en la escena del crimen del sábado mostraban las iniciales “CDN” del Cártel del Noreste pintadas en la ventana trasera de uno de los vehículos.

En su alerta de viajes más reciente emitida a mediados de diciembre, el Departamento de Estado de Estados Unidos recomendó no ir al estado de Tamaulipas debido a la prevalencia del crimen y el secuestro.

“Miembros fuertemente armados de grupos criminales a menudo patrullan zonas del estado en vehículos marcados y sin marcar, y operan con impunidad, particularmente a lo largo de la región fronteriza desde el noroeste de Reynosa hasta Nuevo Laredo”, señalaba el aviso. Fue en esa zona donde viajaba la familia.

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l gobierno de Estados Unidos lanzó el lunes un programa piloto para recolectar ADN de personas que están detenidas por las autoridades de inmigración y entregarla al FBI, con planes de expandirlo a nivel nacional.

La información sería incorporada a una enorme base de datos delictiva del FBI, donde quedaría guardada de forma indefinida. Un memo que describe el programa publicado el lunes por el Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS por sus siglas en inglés) indica que los ciudadanos estadounidenses y residentes permanentes con la tarjeta conocida como “green card” que sean detenidos podrían ser sujetos a las pruebas de ADN, así como quienes soliciten asilo y las personas que ingresen al país sin autorización legal.

Quienes se nieguen a la recolección de ADN podrían enfrentar un cargo

de delito menor, de acuerdo con el documento. El gobierno del presidente Donald Trump anunció el año pasado que buscaría expandir el uso de autenticación biométrica para impedir que adultos migrantes viajen con niños y los hagan pasar falsamente como sus hijos.

Defensores de los derechos de los inmigrantes y expertos en privacidad han encendido las alarmas y han cuestionado si los datos recolectados para frenar los actos delictivos podrían en su lugar ser usados como medida de vigilancia.

El memo del DHS reconoce que el ADN que sus agentes recopilen podría no ser útil de manera inmediata. Los agentes planean tomar muestras de saliva de personas detenidas y enviarlas al FBI. Para cuando los resultados hayan sido procesados, es probable que las personas en cuestión ya hayan sido liberadas, deportadas o entregadas a otra agencia federal. Stephen Kang, un

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abogado de la Unión Americana de Libertades Civiles, cuestionó si Estados Unidos está creando “un banco de ADN de inmigrantes que han sido detenidos sin motivos claros”.

“Pienso que esto plantea muchas inquietudes graves y prácticas, y dudas reales sobre coerción”, añadió Kang. A partir del lunes, la CBP recabará muestras de ADN de personas aprehendidas por la Patrulla Fronteriza en la frontera canadiense en Detroit o sus alrededores, así como de gente detenida en el cruce fronterizo oficial en Eagle Pass, Texas, que hace frontera con Piedras Negras, México. La CBP informó que su programa piloto durará 90 días. En Detroit, personas a partir de los 14 años estarán sujetas a la recolección de ADN. El memo detalló que los agentes no tomarán muestras de ADN de quienes ingresan al país de forma legal o sean sometidos a revisiones más exhaustivas sin necesidad de ser detenidos.

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