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CALRTA DIV. 33 HOLIDAY LUNCHEON
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ifty members and friends of the California Retired Teachers Association Division 33 (Hemet, San Jacinto, and surrounding areas) gathered together December 14th at the Seven Hills Members Club to celebrate the holidays, reconnect with former colleagues and help spread a little holiday cheer and goodwill in the process. With a desire to help fill the great need of local families and struggling seniors in our community, especially over the holidays, Division 33 members donated bags, boxes and wagon loads of food and toys to the Valley Community Pantry
in Hemet. As a bonus, Jim Lineberger, Executive Director and CEO of the Valley Community Pantry, was CalRTA’s guest speaker for the event and reflected on the many trials and triumphs the Pantry has experienced over the past 57 years. Established in 1965 by Reverend Roy Schipling of the Hemet Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, the Pantry was dedicated to ending hunger in our local communities. Lineberger joined the Pantry Board in 2007, two years after he came to Hemet, then took on the role of Executive Director shortly thereafter. His
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We can’t solve the world’s problems, but we can help solve the problems in our communities.” JIM LINEBERGER
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO VALLEY COMMUNITY PANTRY
Jim Lineberger accepts a check from Division 33 Board member Sandy Kasper (center) and Board President Gayle Mattson (right). | Photo contributed by CalRTA Div. 33 Holiday Luncheon.
HEMET, CA.
Hemet’s Six Hour Council Meeting RUSTY STRAIT | SENIOR WRITER
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ast night’s Hemet City Council Meeting was akin to an IBM annual stockholders meeting on Wall Street. It began at 6 p.m. and ended close to 1:00 a.m. With zoom, it felt like being on a serious TV series. Having said that, here we go. The first order of business was reseating councilman Joe Males who was bounced off the council due to a complaint by his opponent’s supporter in the 2020 election, only to be reelected when the old-line establishment ran one of their own against him in the reelection. Then came new officers. Malcolm Lilienthal was sworn in as the new mayor unanimously and Karlee Meyer as mayor pro-tem, also unanimously. The council then recessed into closed session and did not return until nearly 8 p.m. when it was open to public comment, followed
by the following presentations: A: Service Award to Karlee Meyer, honoring her year as mayor. B: Highlight reel of recent accomplishments in Hemet. C: Hemet Holidays; Community highlights and awards in connection with the annual Christmas Parade, held at night this year. D: International Volunteer Day Proclamation. Especially honoring police volunteers who donated more than 20,000 hours in the past year, freeing up line officers to their police duties. E: International World Disability Day Proclamation. Approved City of Hemet Warrant Registers dated November 4, 2021. Adopted a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, awarding a Professional Services Agreement with the law firm, Best, Best and Krieger in the amount of $44,000 for redistricting consulting services authorizing the
City Manager to execute all necessary documents. Approved a public hearing to elicit comments of citizens, public agencies, and other interested parties regarding community needs and priorities, and; receive and consider all comments for incorporation in the City of Hemet 2022 Annual Action Plan draft, and; form the CDBG Ad Hoc committee and appointing two council members for the 2022 CDBG application selection and funding recommendations. The mayor appointed himself and Karlee Meyer as the ad hoc committee members. Approved Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of September 14, 2021, Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of September 28, 2021, Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of October 12, 2021, Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of October 26, 2021, Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of November 9, 2021, Special Joint City
MEETING: Tuesday 14th, 2021 Hemet council meeting. | Courtesy Screenshot. Council and Planning Commission Meeting of November 10, 2021, and the Special Closed Session City Council Meeting on November 30, 3021. Authorized the mayor to execute an Amendment to the Western Riverside Council of Governments’ Joint Powers Agreement. Waive further reading and adopt by title only Ordinance 1987, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, amending two sections of Chapter 90 (Zoning) of the Hemet Municipal Code to establish Objective-design and Development Standards and to amend Site Development Review Applications Citywide.
Waive further reading and adopt by title only, Ordinance 1981, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, approving a Second Amendment to Development Agreement Amendments No. 20-001 for Tres Cerritos West between the City of Hemet and JMP Bixby Hemet. Waive further reading and adopt by the only Ordinance 1986, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California amending Chapter 62 of the Hemet Municipal Code to incorporate the State mandated requirements of Senate Bill 1883, authorizing en-
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Soboba Hosts Holiday Chamber Mixer at Scr Event Center SOBOBA BAND OF LUISEÑO INDIANS | CONTRIBUTED
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s longtime Hemet San Jacinto Valley Chamber of Commerce Circle of Influence members, the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians, Soboba Casino Resort and Soboba Foundation were happy to host the organization’s 2021 Holiday Mixer again this year. More than 450 guests wined and dined at the Soboba Casino Resort Event Center on Dec. 8. With Christmas music played by DJ Mike Nevarez, festive décor throughout the room and gifts via hundreds of raffle prizes, everyone was in a joyful mood throughout the evening. Soboba tribal employee Andrew Vallejos emceed the event and will serve as the Chamber’s incoming chairman in 2022. He said he feels the volunteer position will help bring the community together as Soboba continues to work closely with so many local nonprofits and
CELEBRATION: Hundreds of guests at Hemet San Jacinto Valley Chamber of Commerce’s 2021 Holiday Chamber Mixer enjoyed a festive atmosphere and lots of delicious dinner and dessert choices at the Soboba Casino Resort Event Center Dec. 8. | Photo courtesy of the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians
businesses. Vallejos introduced members of the Soboba Tribal Council and Soboba Foundation who were on hand to help hand out raffle gift baskets. Cyndi Lemke, who has served
as the Chamber’s executive director for the past three years said there are more than 350 businesses and about 150 nonprofits that are active members. She said the primary purpose of the Chamber
is to let every member know that they are supported. “We are behind you!” she said. “People join a Chamber of Commerce for different reasons. Some people want the chance to network with other business and community leaders. Some welcome the publicity that active involvement in Chamber activities can generate for their business. Some people want the opportunity to have a role in community affairs or obtain tools to support their success.” Lemke assures that the Hemet San Jacinto Valley Chamber of Commerce works hard to help its members achieve all these objectives. The Chamber has a core of active volunteers and staff who are committed to fulfilling the mission of the Chamber and help other members achieve their specific goals. “These volunteers lead and serve on the key committees and
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