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Issue IV
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A Cloud Hovers Over Hemet City Council Meeting RUSTY STRAIT | SENIOR REPORTER
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ou knew something wasn’t right. An atmosphere of silence initiated the opening as the Hemet City Council filed into the room from the closed session and took their seats and took their seats. It was like the lights had dimmed. The usual glow of sunshine was absent. Mayor Protem Karlee Meyer was granted an excused absence. During the invocation, a private request was made to the man upstairs - please let Karlee get through her current problem and bring her back to full health. Some time ago, she announced publicly that she had brain cancer, but it seemed to be responding to treatment. I spoke to her about a week ago and she was her usual blonde burst of energy and enthusiasm. Her absence was excused, but she was on everyone’s mind. There were several complaints from the public. First, City Treasurer Sue Savage assailed the council and city manager, claiming that they were not complying with California laws when it came to proper reports. She said that if they were investing as she
suggested, the city would earn $100,000 but the money was sitting in the bank drawing zilch in interest. The council did not respond, but later turned down a request to add an assistant to the treasurer. Pat Gregory spoke in support of Savage and claimed there was a lack of transparency in that there was only one treasury report in a year and that the public had a right to know what was going on with their money. The council did not respond. A member of the Hemet Police Officers Association complained that there were less police officers than needed and that the Measure U taxes were supposed to take care of that, and why wasn’t it? He stated that there was $50,000,000 in the fund and where it is. He believed in essence that the police officers were being shortchanged. He claimed that the Measure U Oversight Committee is required to meet twice a year and that it has had no meetings at all. Measure U was supposed to bolster the HPD by not only providing equipment but new officers. Councilman Males said he would not vote to spend money from Measure U
Hemet city council meeting on January 25, 2022. | Courtesy screenshot via Zoom, Rusty Strait.
for anything that didn’t have paid for from Measure U unless it had “Paid for by Measure U Funds” written on the side of it. Dave Prieto, President of the Hemet Fireman’s Association, discussed the mid-year budget asked why it isn’t money coming forth to provide the equipment the fire department needs. Glenn Brock complained about a Riverside County proposed Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreational Park next to Diamond
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olfers can look forward to a fun day on the greens while local nonprofits will enjoy the green of money they can earn for their worthy causes as the Soboba Charity Golf Tournament prepares to tee off for the tenth year. The Soboba Foundation and Soboba Casino Resort are collaborating once again for this annual signature event. A two-day tournament will give teams plenty of opportunities to enjoy a round of golf while supporting 10 area charities. But the fun starts prior to the carts and clubs coming out. Monday, March 28 will give participants a chance for an early registration and Shopping Experience at the Soboba Springs Golf Course
Valley Lake, claiming that residents nearby would be badly affected by the dust and air pollution from such an installation. Then came the usual presentations as follows: Proclaimed International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Proclaimed National Personal Self Defense Awareness Month. (This was followed by an outstanding demonstration of martial arts by several local young men.
Mt. San Jacinto College, Beaumont Unified School District Partner to Create Middle College High School in Banning
T from 5 to 9 p.m. Available spots for each day will be on a first-come, first-served basis. March 29 will mark the first day of the tourna-
ment with registration and Shopping Experience from 7 to 9 a.m.
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Members of the Soboba Tribal Council and Soboba Foundation welcome nonprofits and participants to the 9th annual Soboba Charity Golf Tournament in May 2021. This year’s event will be in March. | Carlos Puma/Puma Images Photography.
Proclamation Honoring World War Two Veteran Robert Kozel. Approved 4-0 Authorizing the Annexation of territory to Community Facilities District No. 2005-1 (Public Safety Services) as Annexation No. 20 and Authorizing the submission of the Levy of Special Taxes to the Qualified Electors of Such Community Facility District; calling a special election and submitting to the Qualified Electors of Community Facilities District No. 2005-1 (Public Safety Services) Propositions Regarding the Establishment of an Appropriations Limit and the Annual Levy of a Special Tax within the Community Facilities District; Making Certain Findings, Certifying the Results of an Election and Adding Property to Community Facilities District No 2005-1 (Public safety Services), the Annexed Territory, Generally Located Between Stetson Avenue, Palm Avenue, Chambers Street, and Lyon Avenue (Heritage Points). Approved 4-0 with conditions, Consider Establishing City of Hemet Community Facilities District No. 2021-02 (Heritage
he Mt. San Jacinto Community College District (Mt. San Jacinto College/MSJC) and the Beaumont Unified School District are excited to announce a partnership to launch Beaumont Middle College High School (BMCHS), a program that is intended to provide a seamless pathway for students from high school to community college. BMCHS will feature a collaborative high school model with direct access to college-level courses and services in a community college setting. The program, housed at MSJC’s San Gorgonio Pass Cam-
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pus, will allow students to begin college-level coursework as they are finishing high school and prepare for either a four-year institution or receive their associate degree and enter the workforce. “Mt. San Jacinto College is proud to continue its long history of collaboration with Beaumont Unified by working together on this innovative Middle College program,” said Dr. Roger Schultz, superintendent/president of MSJC. “The Middle College program will increase high school graduation rates, provide students with courses that will offer college credits and serve stu-
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Hemet shooting leaves IEHP Physicians Encourage woman dead, man on loose COVID-19 Vaccines for Youth woman is dead after a domestic dispute in Hemet resulted in gunfire Tuesday morning, police said. The shooting in the 3000 block of Greengable Lane was reported at about 6:15 a.m., the Hemet Police Department said in a news release. Nine people, seven adults and two children, were in the home when one of the residents, 24-year-old Koron LeKeith Lowe, “began causing a disturbance and arguing with the other adults,” police said. “During the argument, shots were fired and a 30-year-old female was struck by the gunfire. The victim died at the scene as a result of her injuries,” the release added. A handgun was found at the
scene, police said. Police are looking for Lowe, who fled the home after the shooting, and are treating him as a person of interest in the
nland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) physicians are encouraging families in the region to vaccinate their children (ages 5-11) against COVID-19 as cases continue to surge across the state. The health plan is supporting access to the vaccine for Inland Empire families through sponsorships of child-friendly vaccine clinics across Riverside and San Bernardino counties. Members who receive their first COVID-19 vaccine are also eligible to receive a free $50 gift card at IEHP-sponsored clinics listed on the health plan's website. IEHP is also providing factbased information for parents and guardians on their website and across the plan's social media
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IEHP physicians are encouraging families in the region to vaccinate their children (ages 5-11) against COVID-19 as cases continue to surge across the state. The health plan is supporting access to the vaccine for Inland Empire families through sponsorships of child-friendly vaccine clinics across Riverside and San Bernardino counties. | Contributed Photo.
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Saturday @ Faith World Church | Jan 29th 10am - 12pm