The Hemet & San Jacinto Chronicle - April 28th, 2022

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Thursday, April 28 - May 4, 2022

A COMMUNITY

Russia releases US Marine vet as part of prisoner exchange

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B POLITICS

Running Club Evolves Into Track Team

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B OPINION

STRAIT ON: What Was Meant for Evil

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SAN JACINTO, CA.

MSJC Art Gallery Hosts The Eclipse Project:

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he Mt. San Jacinto College (MSJC) Art Gallery, California Family Life Center (CFLC) and Worth Visual Arts are pleased to present a.r.t.e.r.y.'s 2022 "The Eclipse Project" exhibit now through May 19 at the college's San Jacinto Campus. This exhibition marks the 17th year collaboration between MSJC, CFLC, and Worth Visual Arts. "A Walk Through Time" encourages you to walk in another’s shoes, travel through time, and share the challenges, conflicts, joys, and accomplishments in each individual's life. Artist journals accompany the artwork on exhibit. This year’s exhibition will feature ceramic shoes made by CFLC youth mentors and senior citizens. The shoes have incredible stories to tell, with each shoe showing the different journey of each artist and the wear and tear that a well-lived life leaves. These collaborative works have inspired the senior citizens and a.r.t.e.r.y. students to think about their lives in new and exciting ways. When the seniors work with young people, they feel a sense of rejuvenation and are inspired to share their

EXHIBITION: The Mt. San Jacinto College (MSJC) Art Gallery, California Family Life Center (CFLC) and Worth Visual Arts are pleased to present a.r.t.e.r.y's 2022 "The Eclipse Project" exhibit now through May 19 at the college's San Jacinto Campus. | Courtesy of Mt. San Jacinto College (MSJC)

life stories with them. As the a.r.t.e.r.y. youth mentors have worked with the seniors, it has inspired them to think beyond their current lives and motivated them to think about how they can be of service to others. Their collaboration has brought a sense of understanding and appreciation between generations. Mentoring, art and community service are key elements to CFLC's a.r.t.e.r.y. program.

This year's exhibit emphasizes mentoring skills, focusing on the transference of creative energy, vision and goals through art with children and the senior population. A.r.t.e.r.y. mentors work with various ages, building a one-to-one relationship with preschool to senior populations. Youth mentors realize the importance of art benefiting their choices in career paths, while bridging positive endeav-

ors within their community. By exhibiting their artwork at the MSJC Art Gallery, youth are exposed to college as a more attainable path for their future while assimilating comfortably in a college atmosphere. Student and mentor introspective journals will be displayed and are a crucial part of the a.r.t.e.r.y. program. The journal entries help reveal the artists' thoughts on their past and present as their lives change and grow beyond their homes and comfort zones. The show has been made possible by the cooperative efforts of the MSJC Art Gallery, Worth Visual Arts Programs, Michele Worth, California Family Life Centers (CFLC), Planet Youth, Empower Youth, and Rubidoux YOC. Participating collaborators are the Camelot Senior Center and Elsinore Community Senior Center. A reception is planned for 3-6 p.m. Wednesday, May 4. The Art Gallery is in Building 1400 on the college’s San Jacinto Campus, 1499 N. State. St. It is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please email MSJC Art Instructor JKnuth@msjc.edu for more information.

Janet Chaney shows one of the young charges at Opossum Love. | Courtesy photo.

HEMET, CA.

‘Possum Lady’ Presentation to Hemet’s SAGE Society

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anet Chaney began learning about opossums after rescuing a baby in need of care and rehabilitation. This led to her lifelong interest in caring for the mostly nocturnal marsupials. Also known as the Possum Lady, Chaney will be the guest speaker at the SAGE Society’s May 10 meeting at the Ramona Room behind Miller-Jones Mortuary, 1501 W. Florida Avenue, Hemet. The event is free to the public. She will discuss how possums, in their role as “nature’s little sanitation engineers,” make the environment better. She said the biggest misconception about possums is that they are rodents and that they carry disease and that they are mean and aggressive. “Possums get blamed for stuff they don’t do,” Chaney said. After rescuing her first baby possum about 30 years ago, she had to learn how to take care of it and joined the Opossum Society of the United States to get properly trained. The nonprofit wildlife rehabilitation and educational organization educates others about “understanding, protecting and preserving ’possums.” Chaney, who has an “Opossum Love” rehabilitation area at her San Bernardino home, will also

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RIVERSIDE COUNTY

Riverside Unified School District Superintendent Renee Hill named Woman of the Year IECN | CONTRIBUTED

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enee Hill, a 28-year educator at Riverside Unified School District (RUSD) has taught at all levels and been an exemplary leader for the region. In less than one year of taking the job, her tenacity, vision and commitment to public education have helped navigate RUSD through some serious crises and challenges. It’s no wonder why Assemblymember Jose Medina (D-Riverside) has announced Superintendent Renee Hill as the 2022 Woman of the Year for Assembly District 61.

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Superintendent Renee Hill is the first person of color to lead Riverside schools where she has implemented the promise of high-quality education for all students. Through C.A.R.E. (Care, Academic achievement, Reducing service gaps, and Excellence every time), students are the priority to make sure they are developing their full potential through excellence from staff and community. “Ms. Renee Hill is an exemplary leader and advocate for RUSD students and I would like to celebrate and thank her,” said

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Assemblymember Jose Medina presented the distinguished award to Renee Hill. | Contributed Photo.


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