Hemet San Jacinto Chronicle (Issue 5)

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midst a balmy, breezy backdrop, under a sinking sun that had lost just enough of strength, the Ramona Bowl Summer Youth Theater presented Disney’s Mulan on its expansive openair stage on Tuesday, July 2.

The sprawling outdoor presentation of an unwieldy story of the Huns invading Han-Dynasty China by breaching the “Great Wall” would have seemed daunting enough under ideal conditions, but when you add in the wind, a slightly problematic outdoor speaker, and most importantly, 100

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Disney’s Mulan on Ramona Bowl Stage children, ranging in ages from 5 to 17, the task makes Sisyphus look like somebody who was just playing marbles.

“A lot of these children have never been on the stage before,” says Ramona Bowl Board President and “Mulan” producer Stacey West Bailey, adding, “but I’ve been doing this a lot of years, and you get a knack for knowing who will fit perfectly in each part.” And for perfectly, they all did.

D i re c t or / C h ore o g r ap h e r Janet Martin is not only a Ramona Bowl grad, having starred in their first summer production 17 years ago, she is also a UCLA-credentialed teacher, and it shows. Martin

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was able to take newcomers, from seven-year-old Andy Ballard, who played the emperor of Japan, to Devon Young, who played Shan Yu and extract surprisingly deft performances. The cast was amazingly prepared, brilliantly inspired, and joyful, despite the heat and vibrant costumes.

Auditions were held in early May, and rehearsals-which sometimes had to be held at West Valley High School due to the heat-lasted almost a month. The result was worth all the effort.

Dara Bailey, portraying Mushu and wearing a fiery or-

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1st PLACE: Members of the Soboba Foundation and Soboba Casino Resort

congratulate the first-place winner of the 12th annual Lip Sync Contest. T.H.E. Center, Inc. Executive Director Miguel Sarasa is at left and performer “Lady Gaga” is in the center. | Photo courtesy of Rodrigo Pena Photography

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he 12th annual Lip Sync Contest presented by the Soboba Foundation and Soboba Casino Resort on June 28 entertained 600 guests with lots of “singing” and dancing. Each

of the 12 nonprofit organizations represented onstage at the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians’ new Event Center-left money to benefit their worthy causes – some more than others.

Eight groups won $500 each,

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The major difference this year was being on a much bigger stage and having a larger audience at the beautiful Event Center” MIGUEL SARASA

T.H.E. CENTER’S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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Summer Youth Theater Presents: Disney’s “Mulan” at Ramona Bowl

Pac-Man and Zelda for us, X-Gen’s, or for the Millennial’s, Fortnite, are games of strategy that swaths of the population can relate too. The satisfaction of winning and advancing over the other players is motivational to try again and again until the level is beaten. Once you clear the old level, you engage in a more difficult scenario. You are reassured that you won’t fall back to the previous level though. These games train their players to keep playing by enticing them with the next level. No risk, if you lose, try again.

Wall Street doesn’t quite work that way. There are levels, and they do mean something to your portfolio. It would be difficult for anyone to say they never heard of the S&P500, the Dow Jones, or the NASDAQ. They may not know what they mean, and if you don’t, here is your chance to understand them and what levels mean. With a little understanding, you will be better prepared when your portfolio level’s up.

So, let’s start with the indices mentioned above, the S&P500, the Dow Jones and NASDAQ. These are certain groups of businesses,

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Two Injured in Crash Triggered by Combative Driver CNS | CONTRIBUTED

A motorist who rammed a pickup truck and caused it to crash in Hemet, injuring the occupants and sparking a small fire, was at large.

The road rage assault happened about 2:20 p.m. Monday in the area of Esplanade and Fruitvale avenues, according to Hemet police Sgt. Dan Reinbolt.

He said the pickup's driver was passing the intersection of Menlo Avenue and State Street, going west, when a man at the wheel of a light-colored compact car cut in front of him, leading to a combative verbal exchange between the two men.

The shouting match continued as the drivers turned north on State Street, Reinbolt said.

As they passed Fruitvale, ``the driver of the compact car began

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ramming the driver of the pickup,'' the sergeant said. ``The pickup truck driver lost control of his vehicle, drove up the curb on the east side of State, and then collided into the power pole.''

The assailant sped away northbound.

The pickup's driver and his female passenger suffered unspecified injuries and were taken to a hospital for treatment, according to Reinbolt, who said both are

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expected to fully recover. Their names were withheld.

The crash caused electrical lines to collapse into vegetation, where the ensuing sparks touched off a vegetation fire in an open lot. The blaze was quickly knocked down by Hemet firefighters, Reinbolt said.

Anyone with information about the suspect's whereabouts was asked to contact the police department at 951-765-2400.

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and the top four finishers shared $10,000 in prize money. Rose Salgado, who pioneered the Lip Sync Contest 12 years ago as a way to unite the community in a fun and competitive spirit of giving to those in need, was one of the judges.

Others were Mia Basquez, who co-hosted the event last year with Andrew Vallejos, Catherine “Cat�

Modesto, and Thomas Riesgo.

Michelle Modesto joined Vallejos as co-host this year, and their chemistry was a highlight of the evening. Michelle served as a judge last year and was recently elected to the Soboba Foundation board. She was raised on the Soboba Indian Reservation and works for Soboba Tribal Administration. “This was so much fun,� said Modesto after the completion of the threeplus hour program. She had gotten the evening off to a strong start by lip-synching to Amy Winehouse’s classic hit “Rehab.�

Hemet Mayor Bonnie Wright said the contest, held at this year’s new venue, was a night to remember because of the fun and entertainment provided by the co-hosts and all the contestants. “We greatly appreciate the Soboba Band of LuiseĂąo Indians putting on this event for the past 12 years to help the nonprofits in the Valley,â€? she said.

First place and $5,000 was awarded to T.H.E. Center, Inc., which has been dedicated to improving the physical and psychological wellbeing of its students through its equine-assisted activities and therapies.

A performance by “Lady Gaga� recreating her debut single “Just Dance� brought the house down as Kitt put on an incredible show. “Your impressive death drop (dance move) was the best I’ve ever seen,� judge Cat Modesto commented.

T.H.E. Center’s Executive Director Miguel Sarasa was a little shocked when his organization won because he felt all the other groups did so great. “Kitt is a fun, up-andcoming drag performer from Palm Springs and I just reached out and asked if he would be interested in participating,� Sarasa said. “Drag culture is so different and big on lip-synching for entertainment so I figured what’s a lip-sync contest without a drag performer?�

Sarasa, who has entered the contest for the past six years, said it’s always a pleasure to support the Soboba Foundation after all they do for the Valley and nonprofits. “The major difference this year was being on a much bigger stage and having a larger audience at the beautiful Event Center,� he said.

Second place and $2,500 was earned by last year’s first-place finishers Up, Down & Dirty 4 A Cure Mud Run. The organiza-

2nd PLACE: Performers for the Up, Down & Dirty 4 A Cure Mud Run nonprofit placed second at the 12th annual Lip Sync Contest, presented by the Soboba Foundation and the Soboba Casino Resort. | Photo courtesy of Rodrigo Pena Photography

3th PLACE: Third place winners of Soboba’s 12th annual Lip

Sync Contest was Tahquitz High School Cheer Program. | Photo courtesy of Rodrigo Pena Photography

4th PLACE: Divine Appointment Worship Center placed fourth at the 12th annual Lip Sync Contest, presented by the Soboba Foundation and the Soboba Casino Resort, on June 28. | Photo courtesy of Rodrigo Pena Photography

HOSTERS: Michelle Modesto, left, and Andrew Vallejos co-hosted the 12th annual Lip Sync Contest, presented by the Soboba Foundation and the Soboba Casino Resort. | Photo courtesy of Rodrigo Pena Photography

JUDGES: Judge Rose Salgado, at right, comments on perform-

ers at Soboba’s 12th annual Lip Sync Contest. Also judging, from left, were Thomas Riesgo, Mia Basquez and Catherine “Cat�

Modesto. | Photo courtesy of Rodrigo Pena Photography

tion puts on an annual 5K fun run and festival to raise funds for the mission of

the American Cancer Society. Three talented guys performed a medley of 90s

hits. “You did an amazing job,� judge Riesgo said. “You spanned everything from Art Leboe to my junior high school dance days.�

The Tahquitz High School Cheer Program, comprised of cheer moms, dads, and coaches, were decked out in Britney Spears costumes and earned $1,500 for a third-place finish. The Hemet-based group has become a recognized leader among area high school cheer programs. “That was lots of fun to watch,� judge Basquez said.

Divine Appointment Worship Center in San Jacinto delivered a powerful message with its performance of “Glory� by John Legend and rapper Common. It secured them a fourth-place spot and a $1,000 check. The impact church is focused on building a better community through its after-school and mentorship program for youth. “That song was really deep and moving,� judge Salgado told them.

The Hemet-San Jacinto Valley Chamber of Commerce, which works to attract, develop, promote and retain local businesses through communication, networking, training and program development won for Best Choreography.

Relay for life is the signature fundraising event for the American Cancer Society and raises money for cancer research, education, advocacy and patient services. The group’s performers got the Best Song award.

Kiwanis Club of Hemet is dedicated to serving children’s causes in the community. The local organization has been in existence since 1922. Its entertaining members received the Best Costume award.

The San Jacinto Unified School District is dedicated to educating and inspiring students to be college and career ready. Each year, they have a huge ensemble cast on stage and this year was no exception as they paid tribute to Soul Train with a medley of hits from various decades. This earned them the Most Entertaining award.

A Best Props award was granted to the Hemet Sunset Rotary Club, a service club that is committed to improving the quality of life for residents in the San Jacinto Valley.

Most Creative was earned by the Tiny Titans Cheerleading nonprofit organization. The youth group focuses on team building, respect and positivity.

The San Jacinto Education Foundation is a voluntary organization that strives to enrich the educational opportunities of students in the San Jacinto Unified School District.

They received the Most Original award.

Most Dramatic was a solo performance by Joey Placencia on behalf of The Valley Queens Foundation, a scholarship program that supports young women.

Information, www.soboba-nsn.gov/sponsorship

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HIGHWAY 74

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Idyllwild Now Within Closer Reach for 4th of July Weekend Come and experience the peace and quiet of Idyllwild. If you are ready to get away from the traffic jams, or the noisy city life, this is the town for you.�

FIDEL VILLALOBOS III | STAFF WRITER

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arlier this year, back in February, many of us may remember the pouring rain and sinister storms that shocked the community. As a result, Highway 74 was destroyed, and the part of the highway that connected Hemet and Idyllwild was closed off for repairs.

Many in the San Jacinto Valley travel to Idyllwild to enjoy the nice weather, fun activities, and beautiful nature. For months, we have had to take major detours, either traveling through Palm Desert or Temecula to get to Idyllwild. With Independence Day now officially upon us, our weekend plans of celebration may need to be changed.

Recently opened only for Saturdays and Sundays a few weeks back, we have received some exciting news from Caltrans.

Highway 74 will be open and available to use this weekend, exclusively for Independence weekend.

The highway will be open for 20 hours a day, up until Sunday, July 7th, according to Caltrans spokeswoman Terri Kasinga. The road's hours are from 4:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m., as they have been ever since the original reopening. However, Caltrans has extended the weekend to include Thursday, July 4th, and Friday, July 5th, as well.

All drivers who travel up the mountain will be escorted via a pilot-vehicle. Stopping and passing is prohibited.

If you have never been to Idyllwild, it is a perfect place to spend your 4th of July, or any other future holiday or gathering.

According to Idyllwild. com, "Idyllwild is nestled in the San Jacinto mountains. Set among tall pines, sweet smelling cedars and Legendary rocks. The town has kept its "small town" atmosphere. Locally owned shops and restaurants are all you will find here.

Come and experience the peace and quiet of Idyllwild. If you are ready to get away from the traffic jams, or the noisy city life, this is the town for you. Idyllwild has perfect day hikes for the quick weekend hike, as well as the high country for the longer "overnight" hiking journeys."

There are many different points of interest in Idyllwild.

The Mount San Jacinto State Park offers many hiking trails with views of the desert terrain. The 22.88-square mile park is in the San Jacinto Mountains, with a great portion of it being a part of the San Jacinto Mountains National Monument.

Idyllwild Park features 202 acres of land that contain lakes for fishing, trails, shaded campsites, and a Nature Center. The Center consists of a museum that educates on local ecology and Cahuilla Native culture.

Lastly, Suicide Rock is a 7,510ft-high granite outcrop that is popular among climbers for its 300 or so climbing routes.

This 13.73-square mile area of land is sure to have plenty of memorable options for any occasion this summer. Be sure to take advantage of Highway 74 being opened this weekend, towards Idyllwild!

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CRIME & INCIDENTS

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LAPD opens internal affairs inquiry in Nipsey Hussle case STEFANIE DAZIO AND ANDREW DALTON | AP

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os Angeles police have opened an internal affairs investigation into why the woman who drove the getaway car in the aftermath of rapper Nipsey Hussle’s killing was sent home when she tried to turn herself in during the manhunt for the shooter.

The LAPD’s Office of the Inspector General confirmed Monday that the Internal Affairs Group is investigating a desk officer’s response at the 77th Street station. Capt. Gisselle Espinoza, an LAPD spokeswom-

an, said the matter is under administrative investigation and she couldn’t release more details.

Grand jury testimony shows the woman who drove the suspect, Eric R. Holder, away from the March 31 shooting had gone to the station because her car and license plate were on the news.

“Oh my God,” the woman, whose name has not been released, testified that she told her mother. “My car is on here and everything, and I didn’t do anything. I didn’t know this boy was gonna do this.”

Her mother called police but was told detectives wouldn’t be available until 6

a.m. the next day, grand jury transcripts show.

When they arrived at the station the next morning, the front desk officer said “don’t worry about it” and “don’t listen to the news,” the transcript shows. The woman left the station, returning later to speak to detectives after her mother called police again.

LAPD Detective Cedric Washington testified that the woman had been turned away.

“That is true according to the desk officer that I spoke to about it,” Washington said.

“OK. He apparently missed a briefing in the chief ’s press conference that day, I guess,” Depu-

ty District Attorney John McKinney said.

Josh Rubenstein, an LAPD spokesman, told the Los Angeles Times last week there didn’t appear to be any misconduct.

“She was not making herself clear of what she was doing,” Rubenstein said, noting that the officer believed the woman was reporting that someone was just recording video of her car on television.

A grand jury on May 9 returned an indictment charging Holder, 29, with murder, attempted murder and other felonies. He has pleaded not guilty.

The woman testified that Holder was a friend she had

known for about a month and that she believed the two were just stopping at a shopping center for food.

She saw Hussle standing outside his South Los Angeles clothing store, The Marathon, expressed her excitement and took a picture with him after overhearing Holder and Hussle’s conversation about “snitching.”

The woman and Holder had pulled out of the shopping center and into a nearby gas station when Holder loaded a gun, told her he would be back and walked back to the shopping center, the woman testified.

She said she heard two gunshots, and Holder re-

turned moments later telling her to drive. She said she didn’t learn Hussle had been shot until later that night.

Witnesses heard Holder and Hussle, both of whom have ties to the Rollin’ 60s street gang, discussing “snitching” minutes before Hussle was shot, according to the transcripts.

Holder was arrested two days later about 20 miles (32 kilometers) from the crime scene.

Hussle, 33, whose real name is Ermias Ashgedom, was a long-respected rapper who had just broken through with a Grammy-nominated album before he was shot and killed.

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Remains Believed To Be That Of Missing Oceanside Man Found

Sheriff’s deputies discovered what may be the remains of an Oceanside man who’s been missing for nearly seven months, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department announced today.

John Sturkie, 55, was reported missing on Jan. 5, in a remote area of the Black Mountain Truck trail in San Jacinto State Park, northeast of state Route 243. Cellphone tower records obtained by the Oceanside Police Department in February indicated his last known location was somewhere in that area.

His truck was found in March, but he never turned up. The Sheriff’s Emergency Response Team was conducting a search for Sturkie when they came upon human remains shortly before noon on Saturday, according to the department, which is now awaiting positive identification by coroner’s officials. Foul play is not suspected, according to the sheriff’s department.

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RIVERSIDE

Riverside County Gas Prices Going Back Up

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Riverside County rose threetenths of a cent today to $3.647, one day after rising 1.2 cents for its largest increase since April 27.

The average price is a half-cent less than one week ago and 26.8 cents less than one month ago, but 3.2 cents more than one year ago, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service.

“Los Angeles wholesale gasoline prices jumped this week on news that after five weeks of inventory buildup on the West Coast, gasoline supplies declined in the last week,’’ said Jeffrey Spring, the Automobile Club of Southern California’s corporate communications manager.

“Demand is being at least partially fueled by the all-time record 3.5 million Southern Californians expected to travel over the Independence Day holiday, a 3.9 percent increase from last year.’’

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RIVERSIDE

Man Gets 25 to Life for Killing Mother’s Boyfriend in East Hemet A man who fatally shot his mother’s boyfriend as he walked along an East Hemet street was sentenced today to 25 years to life in state prison.

Marquis Anthony Dorsey, 25, killed 36-year-old Terrell Raymond Jobe of Victorville in October 2016.

As soon as a jury was seated for his trial in April, Dorsey pleaded guilty to first-degree murder with sentence-enhancing gun and great bodily injury allegations.

Riverside County Superior Court Judge Charles Koosed certified the terms of the plea agreement and imposed the sentence stipulated by the prosecution and defense.

According to a trial brief filed by Deputy District Attorney Marcus Garrett, Dorsey had an unspecified grudge against Jobe, who had been dating the younger man’s mother, identified in court papers only as M.J., for several months. M.J. and the victim were living together in her single-story house in the 41700 block of Marine Drive, just off of Stanford Street.

About 8 p.m. on Oct. 13, 2016, Dorsey was speaking to his mother as she sat in her Pontiac Grand Prix in front of the residence, when Jobe returned, walking on the sidewalk opposite the property, according to the brief.

As the victim crossed the street, Dorsey pulled a .40-caliber handgun from his backpack and opened fire, shooting Jobe five times, but not killing him, Garrett said.

He said that as the victim lay wounded on the pavement, Dorsey walked over “and completed the execution by shooting Jobe twice in the head.’’

The man’s daughter witnessed the attack unfold from inside the house, court papers stated. Dorsey fled the area and went to his grandfather’s residence, where he confessed perpetrating the murder and asked the elder’s advice, Garrett said.

Several hours later, with sheriff’s deputies searching for him, Dorsey walked into the Hemet Police Department on Latham Avenue and surrendered.

The defendant was booked into jail that night. He had no documented prior felony convictions.

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Crime report throughout the San Jacinto Valley June 8 to June 14 HEMET

Sat. June 8 Burglary Commercial, 2300 Block E. Florida Ave. Alcohol Violation, 100 Block S. Lyon Ave. Alcohol Violation, 900 Block N. State St. Vandalism, 900 Block Griffith Way Strong Arm Robbery, 3500 Block W. Florida Ave. Assault, 1000 Block N State St. Sun. June 9 Assault, 400 Block Westminster Pl. Burglary Commercial, 2300 Block E. Florida Ave. Assault, 100 Block S. Yale St. Alcohol Violation, 300 Block N. Tahquitz Ave. Assault, 1000 Block N. Buena Vista St. Theft from Building, 1800 Block Pueblo Dr. Burglary Residential, 2900 Block W. Devonshire Ave. Theft, 900 Block Tabla Ct. Vandalism, 200 Block N. Harvard St. Mon. June 10 Burglary Commercial, 2100 Block W. Florida Ave. Burglary Commercial, 2300 Block W. Florida Ave. Vandalism, 2200 Block W. Florida Ave. Burglary from Vehicle, 800 Block Digby Dr. Burglary Residential, 1300 Block W. Florida Ave. Burglary Residential, 500 Block San Marino St. Burglary Commercial, 1700 Block W. Acacia Ave. Theft, 2800 Block W. Florida Ave. Theft from Vehicle, 3500 Block Seattle St. Vandalism, 300 Block N. Hamilton Ave. Tues. June 11 Grand Theft Auto, 2000 Block W. Acacia Ave. Wed. June 12 Vandalism, 3400 Block E.

Florida Ave. Burglary Residential, 1000 Block N. State St. Vandalism, 500 Block N. Santa Fe St. Theft from Vehicle, 200 Block S. Gilbert St.

Theft, 400 Block La Clarita Ave.

Thurs. June 13 Burglary Residential, 3300 Block E. Florida Ave. Vandalism, 400 Block Walnut St. Theft from Vehicle, 1200 Block Rosalia Ave. Vandalism, 500 Block N. Santa Fe St. Theft, 600 Block E. Oakland Ave. Grand Theft Auto, 200 Block N. Gilbert St. Assault, 1000 Block E. Whittier Ave.

Wed. June 12 Theft of Vehicle, 1200 Block Osprey St. Theft of Vehicle, 600 Block Shaver St. Theft, 400 Block La Clarita Ave. Theft, 600 Block S. State St. Theft, 1500 Block S. San Jacinto Ave.

Fri. June 14 Burglary from Vehicle, 800 Block W. Florida Ave. Grand Theft Auto, 200 Block W. Devonshire Ave. Theft, 1700 Block W. Florida Ave. Theft from Vehicle, 200 Block Susan Ln. Grand Theft Auto, 500 Block S. Buena Vista St. Burglary from Vehicle, 800 Block Sunjoy Dr. Burglary from Vehicle, 1900 Block W. Acacia Ave. Burglary from Vehicle, 800 Block W. Florida Ave. Grand Theft Auto, 1100 Block Olive Tree Ln.

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Sat. June 8 Breaking & Entering, 900 Block E. Main St. Robbery, E. Esplanade Ave. & San Jacinto Ave. Sun. June 9 Theft, 1800 Block S. Santa Fe Ave. Mon. June 10 Theft of Vehicle, 1800 Block S. San Jacinto Ave.

Tues. June 11 Assault, 2800 Block Pansy Way Theft, 700 Block N. San Jacinto Ave. Assault, 2800 Block Pansy Way

Thurs. June 13 Theft 1800 Block S. San Jacinto Ave. Theft, 1500 Block S. San Jacinto Ave. Drugs, 1500 Block S. Sn Jacinto Ave. Theft of Vehicle, 1500 Block Arroyo Viejo Dr. Fri. June 14 Theft from Vehicle, 1600 Block S. San Jacinto Ave.

VALLE VISTA

Sat. June 8 Property Crime, 40700 Block Salts Cir. Property Crime, 40700 Block Salts Cir. Assault w/Deadly Weapon, 23600 Block Soboba Rd. Theft, 41700 Block Stetson Ave. Sun. June 9 Theft of Vehicle, 25800 Block Columbia St. Property Crime, 40700 Block Salts Cir. Theft from Vehicle, 41400 Block Beachwood Ave. Property Crime, 44300 Block E. CA 74 Mon. June 10 Breaking & Entering, 26100 Block Notre Dame Ct. Disorder, 41600 Block Marine Dr.

In the process of developing the weekly Crime Report for Hemet, we utilize the CommunityCrimeMap.com webpage and for Valle Vista and San Jacinto, we employ the CrimeReports.com webpage to source our information. The City of Hemet Police Department and the San Jacinto Police/Riverside County Sheriff Department’s report their respective incidents of crime to these webpages from which we select the most serious crimes and attempt to reflect proportionality between cities as provided in FBI/UCR statistics. Occasionally however, these police agencies do not immediately report their crime incidents, at which time TVC weekly crime report lacks updated information for a given city for the period in question. We always try to be accurate with available crime information but rely on these sources that sometimes may be incomplete or nonexistent.

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Player ProFIle TIGERS

Puts in the work to anchor the Defense KYLE HEADLEE | STAFF WRITER

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illiam Stinnett IV is a defensive tackle for the San Jacinto Tigers, entering his senior season and is focused on getting back to the CIF championship. He first started playing football as a freshman and has fallen in love with the game. He wants to continue his playing into college and is really hoping he earns a college scholarship to play the sport he loves. When football has taken him as far as it can, he wants to explore a career in the medical field, preferably as a doctor who specializes in orthopedics or physical therapy so that he can help people who have similar struggles as himself.

I asked William what he loved about football, and he said, “Everything. I love the comradery you get to experience with your teammates, the anger release it gives me, and the life skills that I’ve learned from when I first started playing.” He isn’t wrong; football has a unique way of teaching you skills that can help you be successful in any career you choose. It shows you the value of being prepared mentally to do your job, how to compete and earn every position. In Williams opinion, the best thing about football is learning to be accountable. It’s one of Coach Galliano’s key messages he preaches to his team.

Accountability is essential; accountability to your team, your schoolwork, and your

family. All morals William takes to heart, he lives with his little brother and their parents. One of the reasons William works so hard on his studies, workout in the gym, and train on the field is because his little brother is always watching him. By knowing that, William makes sure that his little brother sees him working hard, being respectful, and always honest.

As well as playing football, Stinnett is a member of the school band and is a drum major. He wants to be able to play with the band and his football team this year, something he and coach Galliano are still negotiating. William Stinnett IV is looking forward to his senior season, his last chance to leave his imprint at San Jacinto High School before he Graduates.

Player Profile is part of the San Jacinto Hardknocks coverage, SJHS summer practices haven’t started yet, but until they do, check in every week to get to know one of your San Jacinto High School players. Be sure to show up this year to their games to show your support for this excellent program Coach Galliano is building. This summer is going to be very entertaining as Coach Galliano opens up his doors and lets the Hemet & San Jacinto Chronicle in to cover his summer program. Subscribe to the paper today to ensure you don’t miss what’s happening with the San Jacinto football program and get the chance to meet the next player in the Player Profile.

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TITANS: Jaden Haywood Dominated around the rim the whole game. | Photo by Kyle Headlee KYLE HEADLEE | STAFF WRITER

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ametime nonprofit hosted a two-day basketball tournament at Tahquitz high school on June 29th and 30th. The tournament had six different age brackets, and over 40 teams showed up to play. All three courts inside Tahquitz’s gym were constantly moving with kids of all ages expressing their love for the game. You could find Ralph (owners and operator of Gametime) running around the building checking on scores, teams, referees and spectators. The winners from each division are as follows; 10u West Coast Bruins, 11U LB 6ers, 12u LB 6ers, 14u Pass Elite, JV LB 6ers, Varsity FBC. Ralph would like to shout out to all the teams who participated and ever player who left it all on the court over the weekend.

I watch the Tahquitz Titans team play against FBC (a club basketball team) in the first varsity game, It started off really close. Both sides where showing aggressiveness and passion. Tahquitz game was focused on attacking the lane and making FBC close out on the key, as soon as FBC started getting used to what Tahquitz was doing they began to dish the ball out to the

corners where their sharpshooters were posted ready to score. In the first half, both teams traded blows and alternated the lead. By the end of the half, the score was 26-24 Tahquitz had the lead.

The second half the Titans came out dedicated to defense, they looked to steal the ball, jump on lazy passes, and rebound. They slowed the tempo down a couple of steps and forced FBC to play their game. Tahquitz’s strategy paid off pulling out the win with a score of 51-44 lead by Team Captains, Antoine Sullivan who scored 11 points, 6 assists, and 7 rebounds and Jaden Haywood who had a double-double with 12 points 3 assists and 10 rebounds.

FBC needed a win in their next game; they matched up against Hemet High School in the tournament. It didn’t look good at first for FBC; they were frustrated and emotional. The loss in the first game was hanging over them, and two losses in a tournament like this mean you are out, so it was important that they came together as a team. In the first half, FBC didn’t look organized at all, the coach was yelling at the players for no apparent reason, some players were yelling back at the coach, and two players started arguing with the referees, all while Roman Swizek of Hemet lit up the scoreboard with 16 points in the first half. The halftime score was 29-22 Hemet had the lead.

At half time the head coach of FBC pulled his team together and talked to them about playing as a team, something he said really clicked with his team because they put their heads down and began to play good team basketball, Roman Swizek continued the offensive onslaught scoring 10 points in the second half, but Hemet missed a couple of key free throws costing them the game. FBC took the victory in 51-56 in this game which gave them the positive momentum they needed to finish out the tournament strong.

SHOT: A Beautiful Jump Shot From Roman Swizek. | Photo by Kyle Headlee

MMA: Fights will take place in this gym. | Photo Courtesy of Team Quest

Mixed Martial Arts continues to make strides ahead of the competition KYLE HEADLEE | STAFF WRITER

MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) is one of the fastest growing sports of all time and continues to make strides ahead of the competition (Boxing, Olympic Wrestling, and other various forms of combat sports). In the past ten years Olympic wrestlers (Ben Askren, Henry Cejudo, and Daniel Cormier) have made the switch to MMA, Various fighters have great amateur boxing pedigree’s (Stephan Bonner, Antonio Nogueria, and Cody Garbrandt) and there are world class kickboxers who compete in MMA as well (Alistair Overeem, Mark Hunt, and Pat Berry). Many followers of the sport will argue what the best base to have to be competitive in the sport.

At Team Quest Athletic Center Corey Grant (owner and trainer) is a firm believer that you need to have a strong balance of the three and that’s why he constantly encourages his guys to learn all three disciplines. Corey Grant is a former fighter/ champion in his own right, he also helps train/corner a

THE GYM: Team Quest logo. | Photo Courtesy of Team Quest

number of current professional fighters who spend time training or teaching in his gym. Corey always tries his best to give his fighters the opportunity to compete outside of weekly training in the gym so that they can see how they are improving as fighters. That’s why Corey Grant is hosting a Kickboxing event at his gym on July 20th 2019.

At this event there will be around 20 fights varying between women’s matches, kids matches and mens matches. They are also planning on putting on a Heavyweight tournament and one fighter will be walking away with a championship belt. The

fights are open to all levels and serves as a good way of seeing where your abilities and skills are amongst your peers.

The weigh ins for the fights start at 8am, and the gate opens at 11:00, tickets for spectators are only $15.00. The general admission ticket will allow you access to all 20 fights which will equal out to nearly a full days worth of entertainment. There are some strict rules at this event to ensure that all the fighters are safe and serious injuries are avoided. It is a Semi Contact No Knockout event, that doesn’t mean that fighters will be in there without the intent to win, it just means they will be focusing more on scoring points instead of head hunting and swinging for the fences.

Mark it down in your calendars to attend this event on the 20th of July. It is a rare opportunity to watch live high level kick boxing, get out of the heat for awhile and spend $15.00 on all day entertainment. The fights take place at Team Quest Athletic Center (2821 W Esplanade, San Jacinto, CA, 92582) and tickets are on sale now.

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From Hemet Resident to World Traveler KYLE HEADLEE | STAFF WRITER

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iorella Morales is a graduate of West Valley High School. She is a member of the class of 2010 and was a very busy student in high school.

While attending West Valley, she was a member of the water polo and swim teams. When she wasn’t in the pool you could catch her around campus helping coordinate upcoming events as a member of A.S.B., on field trips to various colleges around Southern California as a member of A.V.I.D. (Advancement Via Individual Determination, a college readiness program), in the art room as a member of the art club, or helping raise up the flag

in front of the school as a member of R.O.T.C. When Fiorella Graduated High School she finished with a 3.8 GPA a very respectable achievement.

Fiorella was awarded the Gates Millennium Scholarship, which is a scholarship for low income, underrepresented kids. It is essentially a fully-funded program that will pay to take your education as far as you want it. Fiorella Morales went to a military academy on the east coast after graduation, when she was done there she enrolled at San Diego State University and is currently working on her P.H.D. in leadership.

Fiorella has been working as the International Engagement Coordinator for S.D.S.U. over the past three years. Some of her job

details include organizing study abroad trips for students, various international exchange programs with other institutions around the world, and accompanying students on their trips to different countries. She has already found her passion in this field of work and hopes to make it her long term career but on a larger scale.

I asked Fiorella how many countries she has been too and which was her favorite, she struggled to give me one answer, in short; she has been to “a lot” of countries and loves each and every different experience they have all offered. I asked what she liked most about traveling, and her answer was unbelievable. She said, “The more you travel, the more you realize you don’t know that much, It makes you feel

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FIORELLA MORALES: Fiorella has been working as the International Engagement Coordinator for S.D.S.U. | Photo by Kyle Headlee so little in the world because you realize how much more there is out there. There is so much to learn when traveling to new places.” There is plenty more travel in her future. Soon she is leaving on

a trip to Europe, and in 2020 she will be traveling to various parts of Asia to further her education.

Do you know an Alumni of one of our local high schools who is currently do-

ing cool things? Contact me via email with their name, a picture, what school they graduated from, and tell me a little bit about what they are up too. VCsportsKyle@ gmail.com.

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Mya Jackson, D-1 Scholarship RN Program Ranked 7th Hemet High swimmer ready for her next challenge KYLE HEADLEE | STAFF WRITER

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ya Jackson joined the Hemet High swim team as a junior. Mya was new to the school but not swimming.

She has been swimming for the majority of her life, after a scary incident at a pool when she was a child, her mom felt the need to encourage swimming and instantly signed her up for a local swimming program. Mya started swimming competitively ten years ago.

Her mom says she was a natural from the first moment.

Since joining the swim team at Hemet, Mya has broken a few records that were over 20 years old, Including the 50 freestyle (23.29), 100 freestyle (51.02), and the 100 backstroke (59.39). Mya trains three times a week in San Bernardino with Victory Aquatics. She doesn’t only train there; she also spends time coaching the younger kids.

Mya finished her High School career ranked ninth in the state for CIF and first for USA swimming. She won her two individual CIF events and went undefeated on the year at CIF events. Identifying

MYA JACKSON: Mya has

broken a few records that were over 20 years old | Photo by Kyle Headlee

the caliber of swimmer she is.

Mya drew attention from over 90 different colleges all hoping to offer her a scholarship to swim at their school. Mya said she knew that she wanted to stay in California, so a lot of the schools were immediately dismissed. Mya and her mom only visited four schools, when she stepped on to campus at Cal-State Bakersfield; she almost knew right away that it was the place for her.

Mya talked about how impressive the facilities are and how they are building new pools, but that isn’t the thing that drew her to

that school. Mya loved the way the team played and the vibes she felt from her fellow athletes, “There were lots of positive vibes, I felt like there was a team mentality here, and it seemed family-oriented.” Mya hopes that while at Cal-State Bakersfield, she can shave 0.3 seconds off her time, which will enable her to try out for the Olympic trials.

While at Cal-State Bakersfield Mya is going to major in kinesiology. She wants to work in sports in the future as a physical therapist and help people rehab who suffer from significant injuries like she did when she was in middle school. Mya broke her Fibula and had to spend some time away from the pool, but made a full come back and never let the injury slow her down.

Mya would like to thank her mom for all of her love and support, her grandma for always having her back, and her coach Loren McCoy for being willing to meet with her and work around her schedule. The Hemet & San Jacinto Chronicle would like to acknowledge Mya for her amazing achievements and can’t wait to see what her future holds.

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in California MSJC Registered Nursing Programs Going Big CHRIS MILLON | STAFF WRITER

MSJC develops a higher standard of education for the valley. Their nursing program ranks high in the state of California.

The Public Information and Marketing Office of Mt San Jacinto College released information about the program. Mt. San Jacinto College’s Registered Nursing program ranked No. 7 out of 160 programs in California for best-value RN programs, according to Nursing Explorer.

Nursing Explorer, a nursing education and career resource center, calculates the rankings by considering a college’s National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) pass rate and the net price of attendance for a student who receives the average amount of financial aid.

Nursing Explorer explains their ranking methodology; “The higher the NCLEX pass rate of the program, and the

lower the cost, the better the return on investment,” Nursing programs are in high demand, and as such, the program continues to grow in our area. MSJC nursing students are highly sought after by local agencies, according to Dr. Peter Zografos, Mt San Jacinto College Nursing Program Director. MSJC Nursing students participate in an occupational internship with local agencies and gain hands-on experience, he said. All graduates who have participated in the occupational internship program, in past years, have secured employment through their internship.

The program offers extensive research and advancement opportunities. The nursing program creates opportunities for potential nursing students to seek employment in this field.

Getting a job in the field of study is one of the reasons MSJC’s Allied Health & Nursing Program earned a Silver Star award from the California Community College Chancellor’s Office.

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In May, MSJC held a nurse pinning ceremony for its 46 nursing graduates. They were among 1,707 graduates earning a record-breaking 3,314 degrees and certificates from Mt. San Jacinto College this academic year.

In addition, on June 17, Mt. San Jacinto College launched its MSJC Promise program that will provide free tuition to first-time, fulltime students beginning this fall. Learn more about the exciting new program at www. msjc.edu/free. All applications will be reviewed and considered on a first-come, first-served basis depending on the availability of funds.

Mt San Jacinto Public Information and Marketing Office listed in its Press Release the requirements for the new program. Those interested in the MSJC Nursing program and enrolling at MSJC can learn more at www.msjc.edu.

MSJC’s Fall 2019 registration opens in July and the semester begins Aug. 12. MSJC asks that those seeking additional information on getting started, call (951) 639-5313.

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Flying Saucers and other Mystical Experiences RUSTY STRAIT |COLUMNIST

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hen I was a child, my mother took me to the circus in the Depression 1930s. Every summer, Hagenback Wallace, Ringling Brothers, and lesser-known circuses brought their three-ring events to town. My cousin Bill and I would slip off and watch the animals being unloaded at the Baltimore & Ohio train depot.

The following day we’d be watching them set up the big tents.

A Carnival, with its sideshows featuring freak acts, accompanied those elaborate spectacles. We were mesmerized by the bearded lady, contortionist and Lady Godiva, or one of her traveling sisters who told fortunes.

The fortune-tellers as popular to young kids as the Hoochie Koochie dancers were to their fathers and older brothers: Always out front of these attractions would be some guy wearing a straw hat and waving a cane to induce us into parting with our money in order to know what fortunes that might be coming our way at some future date. We ate it up like strawberry ice cream.

Most of us didn’t know anything about psychics, seers, ESP or channelers. We knew about prophets in the bible who predicted the birth of Christ and all other magical events written down in the good book. But here on earth, we were confronted with the “real thing” up close and personal.

Bet you didn’t know that Hemet has its very own internationally known “psychic.” Cece Stevens is the daughter of Wendell Stevens, the late Godfather of UFOlogy, Wendell Stevens, who held forth on late-night radio for many years. His 61 books are still high on the charts of popularity. He and Art Bell dominated the nighttime paranormal shows on radio for years.

Cece Stevens’ work covers almost every aspect of the unknown: Reiki Worker, Crystal Healer, Psychic Medium and Teacher.

“I knew at an early age that I was different,” she says. I had a gift. Many of us have psychic abilities. Some recognize it; others don’t. I knew I inherited it from my father, so I became obsessed to develop my talent and see how far I could go with it.” Cece has expanded her talents way beyond her wildest dreams.

She calls home a large two-story building with enough rooms to pass as a hotel, sitting on more than three acres that encompass a pool and chicken house a few blocks from Hemet High School.

A flock of hens greeted me as I approached her door. She knows them all by name, and I could swear when she spoke to them, they answered back in garbled chicken speak.

“Welcome,” she opens the screen and invites me in. Numerous indoor pets roam freely about the house. A couple of friendly dogs and a large tabby cat ogle me up and down, perhaps suspicious of a stranger in their domain or merely expecting a treat.

These pets didn’t speak, not even in garbled English. “They won’t bite you,” she assures me. “The dogs will be in your lap soon if you allow it.”

In a short time, I became aware that she was not the lady you meet at the check-out counter at a local grocery. Not Cece. At 70 she carries herself like the matron you would like someone you desire to know more about. Friendly and charming, one soon learns that she is a hostess with the mostest. Would I like something to drink? Is the sofa comfortable? Can I get you anything?

Cece is never for a loss of words, when she opens her mouth to speak wisdom flows like soft breezes. She can immediately sense when you miss a meaning. “Would you like me to explain?” To say that she presents herself as some icon would be erroneous.

Her persona is somewhere between Barbary Pirate and Grande Dame. She doesn’t wear makeup and her spectacles sport one lens blacked out. One expects that stashed away somewhere out of sight is a parrot waiting to settle on her shoulder and start to mimic her words.

Where on earth did this wonderful creature come from? “I was an Air Force Brat. My father was a Colonel, and I grew up on military bases around the world. Dad was one of the greatest UFO researchers in the world, so my exposure to Astrology and the paranormal came early. I remember before I was of school age we were living in the Orient where I received training on how to transfer energy or ‘Qi,’ which explains how all things are related and all matter is energy. I developed an interest in Metaphysics and began what would be a life-long journey in learning about all matters.”

She is quick to spout forth her ‘ordinary gifts.’ “Oh yes, I have become adept in many fields. Astrology, Numerology, Bio-Magnetic healing, Neuro-linguistic healing, Spiritualist, Dowser.” After a second or so, she adds, “I am a natural Clairaudient, Clairvoyant and Clairsensitive.” You may rest assured I didn’t ask for an explanation. I would check out Wikipedia later on my computer.

There was something else I didn’t know existed, and I doubt many, if any, of you, did either. Cece founded the California Holistic Chamber of Commerce. Don’t bother to look, neither Hemet nor San Jacinto has a branch. I checked.

She has written several books about her various fields of endeavor. She has assisted several Police Departments in solving crimes and has been a Water Dowser for ranchers.

She is also the creator of CRYSTAL SKULL FESTIVALS and WORLD MYSTERIES CONFERENCE. I allowed that I had never attended either of these great events. “You should,” she said...

“They’re a lot of fun.”

I wondered what she thought of other psychics. She shrugged,

“There’s a couple in the Valley. I don’t mess with them.”

One, she alleges “puts hexes on people.”

I wanted to know what she charged for a reading.

“Nothing. My readings are free.

There’s a box on that shelf by the door. If someone wants to put an envelope in the box, I am grateful.” I assumed the envelopes would contain money.”

“Meet Bob,” she says, passing a crystal skull across the table for me to feel. “Bob is my constant companion. He can bring out the best in you and see that your wishes come true.”

I almost dropped her constant companion. Bob weighs somewhere between five and ten pounds. Heavier than any skull I’ve ever held, although I admit I’m not sure I ever fondled such a creature. Bob was cold, way below room temperature.

“If Bob likes you, your hands will soon feel the heat.” I guess Bob liked me because my hands soon felt his warmth.

“Make a wish.”

I did, and almost immediately, Bob was becoming too hot to handle. Replacing him quickly back on the table, I commented, “Wow.” “I think he really likes you.”

I had no burning desire to have an affair with Bob. Although she doesn’t ask for the silver, she is not a dummy.

I did some research about her on the internet and found that she is quite a businesswoman. There are pages and pages of psychic and paranormal items for sale.

Psychic tools do not come cheap. A book by Cece, “Mysteries of the Mayans and the Crystal Skull goes into the cart at $20. However, if you want “the full package: Book plus programs, fonts and glyphs, you can have the lot for a C-note. Amazon probably loves Cece. She is currently sold out of Crystal Skull Message Cards so that you can save yourself $39.95 there. She offers a variety of crystal skulls.

The “Blue Obsidian” is currently marketing at $600, and the sales reports show lots of buyers. I remember when you could buy one of General Motors products for that price. This is about Cece. I gotta stop dreaming about the good old days.

Perhaps you prefer the ELEPHANT SKIN JASPER FOR $500 which weighs a mere 2.9 pounds. Something to help you win a game of Gin Rummy also comes in red jasper.

But let’s get down to brass tacks. SMOKEY QUARTZ (Corazon de Leon), a bargain, I am told, at $800. You ask, “Why so much?” How often do you get a chance to spook your friends with a 7.2-pound rock crystal skull?

The list goes on, but you get the idea. I’ve never been to South America, the sources of these mysterious head remnants but legend has it that originally there were thirteen life-sized human skulls of solid crystals with movable jaws that were paid to speak and sing. Thirteen has special meaning, I am advised, because “the solar system adds up to a sun, moon and ten planets.” (before Pluto was dismissed). The thirteenth spot is reserved for Quetzalcoatl, the serpent god, who is predicted to return someday to rule all the planets. Supposedly thirteen Mayan gods rule the upper world. I wonder if I could choose one for myself.

You can believe as you choose, but as for myself, I felt quite content in the presence of this mysterious lady who bemoans the number of gypsies, and fortune-tellers among us nor the psychic world abound with grifters who tell people what they want to hear and take their money.” She has no use for those charlatans who prey on the unsuspecting.

I can speak only to my own experience and I will. I never met or heard of Cece Stevens before the day of my first interview with her. When she looked me dead in the eye and told me about a book project I’ve been dragging my feet on, I got chill blains. There is no possible way on earth she could have known about it, nor the intimate details of the content. Do I believe in physics?

I don’t know. Do I think that Cece Stevens has a special ability to probe deep into my soul and come up with such a rare discovery? I don’t know that either. What I do know is that this lady has something incredibly special about her, and I will mark my time in her presence as a special milestone in my life. By the way, she gifted me with a dozen fresh eggs when we bid one another goodbye. Kind of like a farmer trading produce for medical services.

Just sayin’. rustystrait@gmail.com

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Me and my Shadow You can’t lose in life if you are following as close to Jesus as a shadow!

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

2. In Galatians 5:13, “Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through ... serve one another.”

Friendship, Honesty, Love, Hope

SUSAN BECKETT | CONTRIBUTED

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ne day I happened to be looking up the word “mediocre” and just for fun extended my search to word origins. To my surprise, it turns out that ‘mediocre’ is from two root words that when combined, mean “mid + mountain.” In other words, mediocre literally means “halfway up the mountain.”

All that reminded me of was of an exciting story concerning day hikers. The trek was tough, but luckily for them, halfway up the strenuous trail was a small inn where everyone was able to stop and take a break. After a short rest, the group was ready to finish up the last half of the hike when some decided they would instead remain at the inn and catch the group on the way down.

The exciting thing was this — at first; the ‘stay-behind’ group was having a great time, drinking, laughing telling stories. But soon it became quiet as they stared up towards the mountain where they knew the rest of the hikers were about to summit. What were they thinking? Probably something like, “Why in the world did I stop halfway up?!” Sadly, mediocre became their middle name that afternoon.

Jesus never did anything halfway. Think about it: can

you imagine Jesus healing the ten lepers but only healing the right side of their bodies?! What good would that have done them? Or can you imagine Jesus feeding the crowd of 5,000 the loaves and fishes but having only enough for part of them, leaving the last five hundred to eat crumbs & fish guts?!

If we, as Christ-followers want to step it up to have an amazing life, versus one of mediocrity, how do we do that? I believe it starts with the simple yet profound question: “What would Jesus do?” and then we do that. It’s not brain surgery!

We pray for that person in need, listen to the hurting coworker, love your loud and obnoxious neighbor, and believe for miracles as often as your faith allows!

Mediocrity is something Christians should avoid like the plague! God has called us to strive for the summit in life - not stall halfway up.

Ephesians 3:20 tells us God is “able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us.”

And, of course, that power is God Himself working through us.

It’s thought-provoking to think that we are the only part of creation that is created in the image of God! By image, we mean spirit and soul, not a physical image.

Thankfully, God does not resemble my husband Bob at 6’1”, 175 lbs., bald with blue eyes!

But here is the fascinating thing: the Hebrew word for “image” is tzelem. It stems from the Hebrew word for “shadow.” Think about it; shadows don’t act independently from their primary source - a shadow is only a reflected image. To be made in the image of God means we are to be a reflection of God. Can you imagine yourself walking out your front door turning right, only to have your shadow turn left?!

Something would be terribly out of place for that to ever, in a million years, happen!

I love what Paul said in I Cor 11:1 along those same ‘shadow’ lines: “Imitate me, watch my ways, follow my example, just as I, too, always seek to imitate Christ.”

Do you hear that familiar line - “What would Jesus do?

- Then do that” embedded in that verse? You can’t lose in life if you are following as close to Jesus as a shadow! John Piper was reading Paul’s mail when he wrote: “God made us in His own image so His image would be shown.”

Pastors Bob and Susan Beckett pastor The Dwelling Place City Church at 27100 Girard Street in Hemet. For more information visit them at DPCityChurch.com

3. From 2 Corinthians 3:17, “Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is ....”

Hope, Freedom, Love, Liberty 4. In John 8:36, “If the ... therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.”

Heart, Worship, Celebration, Son 5. From what book’s 6:7 does it say, “For he that is dead is freed from sin”?

Isaiah, Daniel, Mark, Romans 6. How many times is the word “independence” mentioned in the Bible (KJV)?

0, 2, 11, 17

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Hosted lunch.. Based on the Warner Bros. film, The Bodyguard features the iconic music of Whitney Houston.

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Hosted German lunch @ Alpine Inn. Enjoy a LIVE German Band and dance or sway to the music.. Shop in the newly renovated imported gourmet market, bakery & deli. It’s a wonderful afternoon.

Hosted lunch at the Famous Sherman’s Deli before the show.. Then a musical tribute to Ray Charles – Buddy Holly - Little Richard – Jerry Lee Lewis & more!. A tribute to American originals 90 minutes of non stop music by tribute artist using their own voices. No lip synching!!!

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Betty Jean Wagner July 10, 1926 - June 20, 2019 Betty Jean Wagner passed away, surrounded by loved ones, on Thursday, June 20, 2019, in Hemet, CA at the age of 92. Betty was born in Banning, CA on July 10, 1926. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick Wagner. She is survived by her children, Mark Wagner and Renee’ Sawyer and their spouses; 3 Granddaughters, Kindra, Tracie and Meagan; 5 Great grand-children, and her sisters Peggy Baker and Joann Anderson. She was a wonderful woman, wife, mother and grandmother and will be missed deeply by her family and those who were blessed to know her.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 6, 2019, at Miller-Jones Mortuary 1501 W. Florida Ave. Hemet, CA. A Funeral service will be at 11:00am on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at Miller-Jones Mortuary Hemet. A reception will immediately follow at the Ramona Room.

In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations to Friends of the San Jacinto Valley Cemetery. PO BOX 1133, San Jacinto, CA 92583.

PORTFOLIO from A1 companies, or categories of the economy used as a measurement. Think of them as a thermometer. The S&P500 is a thermometer of the 500 largest publicly-traded companies in the U.S, where the Dow Jones represents the 30 largest industrial companies in the U.S and lastly the NASDAQ reflecting over 3,300 companies listed on the NASDAQ exchange, from all countries. When the health of these companies goes up, the index representing goes up or vice versa downward. It is an easy gauge to understand the health of the top 500 companies, the top 30 industrial or 3,300 listed companies. Or your portfolio more importantly.

So, when you hear that the S&P500 or one of the others are hitting all-time highs, it means that the companies combined are selling at a premium and the markets are expecting them to perform even better than before, increasing their value.

For the last twelve months, for example, the S&P500 has not been able to go to new highs. It would trade up to the same high point (the ceiling) and couldn’t break through or level up. This is telling us the market thinks the companies are valued too richly, and there are no buyers at a higher price.

Now when the index makes a breakthrough and makes new highs, the previous ceiling becomes the floor. It is named as such because the same resistance it took to go higher is now the resistance for the market to go lower.

Like a game. You cleared a level. The market is not like a game, and yes, you can break through and fall several levels back down.

Why is this relevant? The indices or markets have broken through a tough level of resistance lately making new highs and a new floor. For your portfolio, this means that for now, the bull market is continuing and valuations are at all-time highs. A strategy some have is to buy when the market level’s up since it is now technically on

the new floor of the new level and the new ceiling hasn’t been found yet, expecting the market to go higher. Other’s place computer orders to sell if and when the market drops through the new floor to take profits and protect from falling to the next floor.

I have recommended both depending on the investor.

If the market has leveled up, most likely so has your portfolio. Train yourself at the wealth game. Formulate your game to continue winning and knowing when you are by simply reading headlines on the markets. After all, you can lose. Choose one index, get to know its highest price, and monitor the market, push it higher or bounce back down off it. Once it finds the next ceiling, it won’t stay there long. At the same time, see how your portfolio is behaving. Be a winning Pac Man. Andrew F. Kotyuk, CIMA* is CEO and Principal of Alpha Wealth Management LLC, send questions or comments to afkotyuk@alpha-wealth.com.

CAST: James Serna, Drake Rogers, Devon Young, (in blue stripe), Deja Carillo, Ellie Ballard, Chamisa Inoway-Mann, Adon Nunez, Nick Jones, Starr Loza, Andy Ballard, Olivia Pena, Cosette Cardenas, Nadaici Davis, Mya Votaw, Ivanna Mauzyuk. | Photo courtesy of the Ramona Bowl

MULAN from A1 ange-red costume, would have stood out had she dressed in black and stood behind a brick wall: she sang, she danced...she threw out one-liners like a seasoned pro...and just for good measure, she tossed in some acrobatics.

And as if there were enough action and acrobatics, Priscilla Hernandez flitted across the stage doing somersaults and handstands that delighted the crowd.

Amidst all this action, and a wonderful score, soared two voices and talents: Starr Loza who portrayed Mulan, and Adon Nunez portraying Captain Shang. Loza has a thin, breathy voice that threatens to falter, but never does. Instead, Loza is capable of bending the finer notes, imparting feeling in every needed corner of a song, and when she weaved her way to the final notes of “Reflection�... the audience of almost 500 was moved to tears.

In a production that never lacks for action,

THE COUPLE: Adon Nunez (Captain Shang) and Starr Loza (Mulan) | Photo courtesy of the Ramona Bowl Adon Nunez is a stand out: he fights, he dances, he wields a fine sword, he woos the young Mulan... and he whips his young charges into shape.

Nunez has a talent that craves the spotlight, and, for a young performer,

he is perfectly self-possessed.

If this production is any indication of what’s to come, next year’s presentation of “Frozen� is something the summer theater-going public doesn’t want to miss.

ON STAGE: The Entire Cast. | Photo courtesy of the Ramona Bowl

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t age 43, Andrew Kotyuk, the current Mayor Protem of San Jacinto, is a relatively young man who has given service to both community and country that a much older person would be proud to present.

Born and raised in the San Jacinto Valley, he attended public schools in Hemet, Mount San Jacinto Community College in San Jacinto and Cal State University in San Bernardino. He looked forward to participating in high school and college sports until any idea of athletes was shot down due to a bike accident while still a freshman in high school. The accident left him with a fractured skull in addition to other injuries.

“My doctor said I would not be participating in sports again,” he says, “and my mother enforced is ruling to the max.”

After high school, he joined with a dozen other recent graduates from Hemet and journeyed to the far north in Alaska to the Bering Straits where he spent the next two years working in the salmon industry.

“We worked on the fishing boats, the docks and cranes,” he says, “but never got to go out on the fishing trawlers.”

In 1995 he enlisted in the United States Navy where he was part of a search and rescue crew.

Despite previous doctor’s orders, he became an expert swimmer.

For the next four years, he became a dedicated sailor. “When a new U. S. Navy Amphibious Assault Ship UHD First Class was commissioned he wanted to become one of a 1500 man crew and succeeded, where he received numerous promotions and a Captain’s Excellence Award from the ship. Being aboard a flagship gave him a sense of pride and dedication. The ship took him into the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico doing search and rescue during hurricanes and other natural disasters.

“I spent a lot of time in Latin American countries; Puerto Rico, Haiti and the Dominican Republic and others. We assisted with repairs and were qualified for humanitarian commissions. That was during the Desert Storm conflict.”

He married his high school sweetheart in 1997, and they were later divorced. He remarried in 2000 and is now the father of two. He met his second wife on a blind date but discovered that the two knew each other in high school because she was a friend of his sisters.

He claims that “She wouldn’t give me the time of day in school.”

Shortly after their marriage, the young married couple moved to Silicon Valley during the Dot.com era. “They solicited me because of my knowledge and experience.” He worked in that field until the economy exploded in 2007-2008 and then moved back to the San Jacinto Valley.

“I always knew my future would be in finances.”

He planned to become involved in the investment field. He applied for and was hired as an investment broker with the na-

THE HAT: Andrew threw his hat

into the ring and has been there ever since, serving two terms as Mayor Pro-tem and two terms as Mayor. | Photo Courtesy of Andrew Kotyuk

tional firm of A. G. Edwards.

The Great Recession created a chain of collapses; Edwards collapsed into Wachovia which subsequently collapsed into Wells Fargo he went through a series of movements. The firm of Merrill Lynch recruited him into their Indian Wells, California offices after the firm met two conditions he required.

“It wasn’t just money in the sock. Through them, I obtained a Founder’s seat on the Board of the MacAllen Theater in Palm Desert. Secondly, Merrill Lynch had a relationship with the University of Wharton in Pennsylvania, and I wanted them to send me to Wharton to get my Certified Investment Management Analyst certificate because Wharton is one of the most influential and schools in the business world.”

One of my professors came to him in 2011 and wanted to form a new firm. “He said, ‘none of that big bank stuff is for, and I don’t think it is for you either” That’s how his current firm, Alpha Wealth 2011 came into existence.

“It was a new model that the Securities Exchange Commission had created where there were no commissions, just set fees. We are considered to be Registered Investment Advisors,” which meant transparency and visibility, “away from the bank model, which caused the recession.”

After seven years of working in non-profits and other community activities, he was urged to become involved in local politics. San Jacinto had a recall of its City Council in 2010. Andrew threw his hat into the ring and has been there ever since, serving two terms as Mayor Protem and two terms as Mayor.

Prior to and during a political career, he has served as a board member and chairman on many boards of directors, including but not limited to United Way, Ramona Pageant, The San Jacinto Valley Academy, light rail commission and highway re-alignment committees.

During his ten years on the city council, he has helped to cut spending, balancing budgets and dealing with the audit to clear the city’s name after the recall.

“It was tough going for a while because we had a lot of push back on that one.” He also led the way to creating a Power Authority for his city which lowered the cost of electricity for the city, creating the L.E.D. light system, re-opening closed

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Dem front-runner Biden trails Buttigieg in fundraising total BRIAN SLODYSKO | AP

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emocratic primary front-runner Joe Biden reported on Wednesday that he raised $21.5 million since launching his White House bid, a sum that has the former vice president trailing Pete Buttigieg, an Indiana mayor who was virtually unknown a few months ago.

The number Biden reported is a large sum that is sure to place him in the top fundraising bracket in the crowded primary, which has drawn over 20 candidates. But he was nonetheless outraised by Buttigieg, the mayor of South Bend, who barely registered as a blip on the national radar six months ago but posted an eye-popping $24.8 million second-quarter haul.

It’s the latest sign that Biden’s

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lead in the race is fragile despite him being a well-liked elder statesman who served eight years

as President Barack Obama’s No. 2.

“After just two months in this race, we have seen Americans in every corner of the country chip in to join this battle for the soul of our nation,” campaign manager Greg Schultz said in a statement, noting that Biden entered the race in late April which gave him a late fundraising start.

Second-quarter fundraising numbers don’t need to be reported to the Federal Election Commission until July 15, but often campaigns give an early glimpse, particularly if they had a good haul.

President Donald Trump’s campaign on Tuesday reported a massive second-quarter haul of $105 million.

In addition to Biden and Butt-

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Trump insists he’s not dropping citizenship question effort MARK SHERMAN AND JILL COLVIN | AP

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resident Donald Trump insisted Wednesday that he is not dropping efforts to include a citizenship question on the upcoming 2020 census, even as the U.S. Census Bureau has started the process of printing the questionnaire without it.

“News Reports about the Department of Commerce dropping its quest to put the Citizenship Question on the Census is incorrect or, to state it differently, FAKE!” Trump said in a tweet. “We are absolutely moving forward.”

The White House did not immediately respond to questions about what he meant.

Trump’s tweet directly contradicted comments made less than 24 hours earlier by Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross and Justice Department lawyers that they were standing down, following a Supreme Court decision halting the question.

“The Census Bureau has started the process of printing the decennial questionnaires with-

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out the question,” Ross said in a statement Tuesday. “My focus, and that of the Bureau and the entire Department is to conduct a complete and accurate census.”

Justice Department lawyers also notified parties in lawsuits challenging the question, and at least one federal judge who blocked its inclusion, that the company with a $114 million

contract to print census questionnaires had been instructed to start printing forms without the citizenship question.

In the short term, Trump’s comment is unlikely to affect work on the census.

But U.S. District Judge George Hazel has ordered Justice Department lawyers to file a written stipulation with him by Monday that the government is no longer seeking to put the question on the 2020 census, Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund lawyer Denise Hulett said.

Hulett participated in a conference call Tuesday with the judge and lawyers for both sides in the census citizenship case.

Hazel is one of three judges who refused to allow the administration to ask everyone about their citizenship status in next year’s census. The other judges are in New York and California.

Hazel is considering reopening the case after the civil rights groups who filed the Maryland lawsuit produced evidence from the computer files of a Republi-

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LETTER FOR THE READERS 4th of July Trump top 10 Dear Readers, This 4th of July weekend causes me to reflect on the strength of our Union, and I can say from my viewpoint our Union remains strong. The last three years have brought forth many of our differences within our country, differences which should surprise no one in a country as diverse and large as ours.

Our President Donald Trump while an imperfect man has been painted as a cause of this division, he may speak of the cuff with no filters often but for anyone to think he can solely be responsible for the division does not understand the American politic.

So, to provide some positive news on our Union, I would like to highlight what are, in my opinion, the top 10 achievements of the current Trump administration:

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1. Unemployment is at its lowest recorded levels for African-American, Hispanic-American, Asian-American and Women’s and Youth unemployment is at its lowest point in over 50 years. And more Americans are now employed than ever recorded before in our history.

2. A record number of Federal regulations lifted .

3. Created more than 400,000 manufacturing jobs since the election.

4. New trade deals with Mexico, Canada, and South Korea.

5. He pulled out of Obama’s disastrous Iran deal and imposed crippling sanctions on the regime in Tehran who has supported terrorism against the USA for years.

6. Implemented strong sanctions on the criminal regime of Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela.

7. The United States is now the largest oil producer in the world surpassing Saudi Arabia and Russia, Thanks to lifting of Federal Regulations mentioned above.

8. Confronting China and its abusive trade practices, currency manipulation, intellectual property theft, and outright theft of USA technology. By implementing tariffs, Mr. Trump shows China his administration is serious about negotiating a fair-trade deal for our country.

9. Working with Mexico to stop the influx of economic migrants from Central American countries.

10. Created a commission, Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis and implementing measures to contain the crisis which is killing roughly 45,000 a year in our country.

Unfortunately now-a-day, dangers to adolescents (individuals between 10 & 19 years of age) don’t start and end in the playground or on the highway. The accumulated negative effects of living in this modern day and age for our young ones are overwhelming.

Just think, having to navigate through the constant menace manifested in smoking and getting stoned on marijuana. Many adolescents have not understood or prefer to ignore the message transmitted to them from day one about the perils inherent in this practice.

According to psychotherapist and author Amy Morin’s “Statistics on Teenage Marijuana Use” we learn that “marijuana use is more widespread than alcohol use; and studies show that marijuana can have harmful effects on a teen’s developing brain.”

Ms. Morin expresses in her work that “people who use marijuana prior to the age of 12 are twice as likely to experience a serious mental illness compared to those who use marijuana for the first time at age 18 or older”; “in 2010, 21 percent of high school seniors used marijuana in the past 30 days, while 19 percent smoked cigarettes”; and that “marijuana accounts for 17 percent of admissions to treatment facilities in the United States, second only to opiates among illicit substances.”

Furthermore, Ms. Morin explains that marijuana is addictive because “about 1 in

In short, the USA is open for business and is no longer willing to allow our innovation, property, and prosperity to be stolen by other nation states.

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parks, preventing a housing a housing development from expiring, putting together an agreement with the Soboba Indian Tribe that led to the expansion of a new Casino to replace the old one, appointing three top-rated CEO’s for three different organizations; “Penny Harrison to head the Academy; Ron Johnson as

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igieg, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders also reported a large figure, pulling in $18 million and transferring an additional $6 million from other accounts.

Yet to be seen are highly anticipated figures from Massachusetts Sen Elizabeth Warren and California Sen. Kamala Harris, who saw a fundraising surge after her breakout performance during last week’s Democratic debates.

Sanders’ campaign manager, Faiz Shakir, attributed the campaign’s cash gulf to Sanders’ rejection of high-dollar fundraisers, which Buttigieg has embraced. Instead, Sanders’ campaign is fueled by small-dollar online donations from a blue-collar base, he said.

“It is the kind of support that we would take any day of the week over cushy, closed-door, high-dollar fundraisers in New York City, in which people eat Parmesan-encrusted salmon on a toothpick,” Shakir said.

Buttigieg’s campaign didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.

Biden, the presumed front-runner , is coming off several shaky weeks, including a dramatic moment on the

6 people who start using as a teen and 25 – 50 percent of those who use it every day, become addicted to marijuana,” and points out that marijuana and teen driving do not mix due to the fact that it is “the most common illegal drug found in drivers who die in accidents (around 14 percent of drivers), sometimes in combination with alcohol or other drugs.”

The above-mentioned article goes on to point out that marijuana is the most common drug among teens; “more teenage girls use marijuana than cocaine, heroin, ecstasy and all other illicit drugs combined.”

Another note made in the article explains that marijuana use may precede depression in that “research shows girls (ages 1415) who used marijuana daily were 5 times more likely to face depression at age 21.”

“Daily use in young women was associated with an over five-fold increase in the odds of reporting

a state of depression and anxiety.”

Further, the article explains that marijuana offenses carry serious legal consequences. “Although the laws vary greatly by state and country, some regions impose very strict consequences for teenage offenders.”

In light of the perils adolescents are exposed to as declared above, parents need to openly and frankly talk to their children to alert them about the realities of smoking pot and the urgency of avoiding this menace at all cost.

School teachers, member of the clergy, coaches and other community actors are involved in containing the spread of marijuana use but parents are the first line of defense. We need to encourage parents to stand firm against the onslaught of those who claim that marijuana is innocuous. The task is not an easy one.

City Manager and Stephanie Wiggins for the Metrolink (probably the first black female to become CEO of a National Rail Organization), reduction of gangs and gang violence in the city, helping to redo the downtown area to permit four-story buildings, created a public program.

His most promising, and challenging, efforts went into passing an ordinance that permits the growth, sales, taxation, and control of Cannabis in designated areas of the city.

Andrew has been involved and led the road to progress in this Valley that has led to San Jacinto becoming the third fastest growing city in Riverside County.

“I take pride in that,” he says.

And well, he should. The Hemet San Jacinto Chronicle recognizes Andrew Kotyuk as worthy of a profile in service to his community. Job well earned. Job well done.

debate stage during which he struggled to respond to pointed questions from Harris about his past positions on school busing.

A member of his finance team, California attorney Thomas McInerney, withdrew his support, pointing to Biden’s recent comments highlighting his work with segregationists in the Senate .

Biden’s campaign said in an email to supporters on Monday that they “blew our fundraising goal out of the water” but remain coy about how much he raised. Harris, meanwhile, took in $2 million in the 24 hours after her searing critique of Biden.

The former vice president’s supporters say they aren’t worried.

“Let’s be honest: When you are the far and away front-runner, everybody is shooting at you,” said Steve Westly, a Silicon Valley venture capitalist who is raising money for Biden and predicted his campaign would post a large figure.

Fundraising success, however, does not equate to votes, and the race is still in the early stages. Buttigieg, for example, is winning favor among donors but has struggled with black voters, a key constituency for any winning Democratic presidential campaign.

On Tuesday, the 37-year-old acknowledged the needs to meet more voters in the black community during a campaign appearance in Chicago, suggesting that they may warm up to him if they “see me in action for a longer period of time.”

A clearer picture of the race will emerge once the numbers are reported, laying bare the relative health of the candidates’ campaigns. Candidates must reach 2% in at least four polls in addition to collecting contributions from at least 130,000 donors to appear on the September debate stage.

At least a dozen of the more than 20 campaigns are trying to lure in new donors to qualify for the fall round of debates. But the dry summer months, when fundraising is difficult, lie ahead.

Former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper is one of the most vulnerable candidates, in part because of his trouble raising money. He’s resisting pressure from his staff to scrap his flagging presidential campaign and instead run for Senate in his home state.

Fellow Coloradoan Sen. Michael Bennet said Wednesday that he raised $2.8 million, a drop compared to the totals of his rivals.

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Trump signs humanitarian aid package to bolster migrant care KEVIN FREKING | AP

President Donald Trump signed a $4.6 billion aid package on Monday to help the federal government cope with the surge of Central American immigrants at the U.S.-Mexico border.

Many Democratic lawmakers were hoping for more. They wanted to provide stronger protections for how migrants are treated at holding facilities and to make it easier for lawmakers to make snap visits.

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Secretary Alex Azar. The emergency legislation was needed to ease overcrowded, often harsh conditions at U.S. holding facilities for migrants seeking asylum, mostly from Central American nations like Honduras and El Salvador.

“This is a humane solution to a tremendous problem that starts because of our bad immigration laws,” Trump said.

The White House had threated to veto a House bill on grounds that it would hamstring border security efforts. Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was forced to accept the Republican-controlled Senate’s version of the aid package, frustrating the more liberal members of her caucus.

The bill bolsters care for tens of thousands of a r -

rivals taken into custody monthly and sets guidelines for how the Trump administration must handle them.

Trump expressed satisfaction with the bill, but made clear he was dissatisfied with the state of illegal immigration in the United States. He suggested he would continue with plans for a nationwide immigration sweep to deport people living the United States illegally, including families.

Trump delayed the raids about a week ago.

The move came after Pelosi urged Trump to call them off. Immigration and Customs Enforcement leaders had also expressed serious concerns that officers’ safety would be in jeopardy because too many details about the raids had been made public.

“After July 4th, a lot of people are going to be brought back out,” Trump threatened.

“ICE is going to be apprehending them and bringing them back.”

Trump dismissed the conditions that most people seeking asylum in the U.S. face in their home countries. He said they are lodging “frivolous asylum claims.”

“That’s what they do to gain access into the country,” Trump said. “They lodge claims of asylum, and they’re totally bogus claims.”

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The words “veteran,” “hero” and “patriot” usually evoke images of men. Many people are not aware that some 3 million women are currently serving or have served in the U.S. Armed Forces beginning with the American Revolution. Their stories are largely unknown.

“Women have served alongside men to gain and preserve liberty, from the American Revolution to today’s Global War on Terror,” says retired Army Major General Dee Ann McWilliams, president of the Women In Service For America Memorial Foundation.

The Foundation aims to bridge the gap in the public’s understanding of women’s military service and encourages everyone to help in the following ways: LEARN THEIR HISTORY Learn about trailblazing military women. Here are five you should know about: • In 1782, Deborah Sampson disguised herself as a man to become the first woman known to enlist as a soldier in the Continental Army. The only woman to earn a full military pension for service during the American Revolution, she served as an infantryman and was wounded in action.

• Minnie Spotted-Wolf enlisted in the Marine Corps Women’s Reserve in 1943, making her the first known Native American woman to do so. Skilled at breaking horses, she described Marine boot camp as “hard but not too hard.”

• Capt. Sunita Williams, an astronaut who served 322 days as commander of the International Space Station, at one point held the record for the most cumulative hours of spacewalking. During her early Navy career, she flew helicopters in Operation Desert Shield.

CEREMONY: Women have served alongside men to preserve liberty. | Photo Courtesy of Donna Parry • Overcoming childhood adversity, in 2010 Lt. La’Shanda Holmes became the first African-American female helicopter pilot in the history of the Coast Guard. She played a vital role in the Global War on Terror.

• During her three deployments to Afghanistan, Air Force Senior Airman Vanessa Velez drove a loaded Humvee into enemy territory on more than 120 missions.

PAY A VISIT Located at the gateway to Arlington National Cemetery, the Women In Military Service For America Memorial (Women’s Memorial) is the only memorial dedicated to honoring the 3 million women who have served or are serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. Preserving the details of their achievements, from clerk typist to fighter pilot, the Memorial aims to integrate military women into the public’s image of courage. When visiting the nation’s capital, con-

sider adding this educational and inspiring institution to your itinerary.

SHARE YOUR STORY Military women, past and present, can register their service with the Women’s Memorial and become part of the world’s largest register of U.S. servicewomen and women veterans, which now totals nearly 267,000 members. By sharing your story future generations will come to know the valuable contributions of America’s military women. To register and learn more, visit womensmemorial.org/register-now.

At a time when the Department of Veterans’ Affairs reports that women veterans are the fastest-growing veteran population, recognizing the collective service of women is more important than ever.

“No matter what you did during your service, it’s an important part of history,” says General McWilliams. “Without your story our history will never be complete.”

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Trump smiles with North Korea, threatens Iran DEB RIECHMANN AND MATTHEW LEE | AP

With North Korea, President Donald Trump puts on the charm. But with Iran, he cranks up the pressure with economic sanctions and a stronger military presence in the Persian Gulf. He warned its leaders Monday they are “playing with fire.”

Nuclear weapons are at the heart of the difficult U.S. relations with both Pyongyang and Tehran. But it’s in North Korea where Trump has more leeway — and perhaps a greater chance of striking a deal.

Kim Jong Un has seemed as willing to meet with Trump as the U.S. president has been to talk and shake hands for the cameras with him. The North Korean leader jumped at the chance to meet Trump at the

Demilitarized Zone between the Koreas last weekend.

Trump has made repeated overtures to Iranian leaders, too, but without the same results.

“I think Trump would be equally on a charm offensive with the Iranians if he had a dance partner,” said Mark Dubowitz, an Iran nuclear deal skeptic with the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.

Also, Israel, which views Iran as its archenemy, is pressuring Trump to take a hardline approach to Tehran, which has threatened to wipe Israel off the map. There is no big anti-North Korea lobby in the United States pressuring the White House to shun Kim’s repressive government.

Trump inherited heavy U.S. sanctions on North Korea and then for months traded fiery rhetoric with Kim, saber rattling that caused jitters across the world. That has given way to flowery correspondence, meetings between the two and this weekend’s historic visit when Trump became the first U.S. president to step into North Korea while in office.

Not that Pyongyang has taken big steps in return. Critics point out that North Korea has not moved to “denuclearize” as Trump has demanded. But the country has refrained from conducting nuclear tests or

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Retirees lose by taking Social Security at wrong time SARAH SKIDMORE SELL | AP

It’s tough to decide when to start taking Social Security benefits and it appears many people are shorting themselves with their choice.

A new study finds that only 4% of retirees start claiming their Social Security benefits at the most financially optimal time. And current retirees collectively will lose $3.4 trillion in potential income to fund their retirement because they started drawing benefits at a less than ideal time. That’s roughly $111,000 per household, according to the research from United Income, an online investment management and financial planning firm.

Americans typically can start claiming their Social Security benefits as early as age 62 and most adults do so by the time they turn 63. But the size of the monthly benefit grows for each year they wait, maxing out at age 70.

It’s not just a financial equation though. Deciding when to draw benefits depends on a myriad of personal factors such as age, health, other savings, marital status and plans for retirement. But the report’s authors say people aren’t spending enough time sorting through this process and policymakers could do more to encourage it.

“If you have the discussions, you can you optimize your decisions,” said Jason Fichtner, former chief economist at the Social Security Administration and one of the report’s authors. “These discussions aren’t necessarily happening for everyone.”

Those conversations are important because Americans are increasingly in charge of their own retirement planning and Social Security is a major component. It accounts for about onethird of all income annually received

by U.S. retirees. And many Americans are underprepared to supplement their retirement with their own savings. For about one-third of retirees, Social Security is their primary source of income.

“It is not just about increasing your income, it’s about increasing your chances you’ll be able to afford retirement,” said Fichtner.

The researchers also estimate that elderly poverty could be cut by 50% if all retirees claimed Social Security at the optimal time. They suggest policymakers make changes to encourage people to claim at a more financially advantageous age, such as improved education for those eligible for Social Security or changing the terminology to indicate that benefits may increase with time. For example, researchers suggest that instead of calling 62 the “early eligibility age” it could be labeled the “minimum benefit age.”

While there is no one optimal age, the researchers found that 92 percent of retirees would be better off waiting to claim Social Security until at least their 65th birthday. The exact timing is tough to pinpoint, even varying within households depending on age and who earned more.

That being said, there are people who are better off taking the benefits as soon as they can, such as those in poor health who have less time to enjoy their benefits.

For others, waiting for the ideal time to claim would mean losing wealth in their 60s as it would require them to live off savings or investment account withdrawals instead of Social Security benefits.

“This shouldn’t be about ‘claim early’ or ‘claim late’, it should be a discussion,” Fichtner said. “If anything, just claim as late as you financially can.”

The researchers analyzed the information of more than 2,000 households in a Social Security Administration sponsored survey. Using info respondents provided about health, longevity, finances and other details, they used forecasting technology to simulate how much their households would be worth throughout retirement based on various timing options. The study did not assume any additional job income in calculating the optimal age.

Why don’t people wait to claim later? Teresa Ghilarducci, a professor of economics at the New school and retirement expert, unaffiliated with the study, says that there are many reasons. That includes personal dynamics within a marriage, financial advisers who would lose out if you draw from investments early, a desire to boost income as many older Americans work low wage jobs and difficulty in estimating how long you have to live.

While not a complete solution for insufficient savings, the study’s authors say that optimizing Social Security would improve the lives of millions of retirees.

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Orien Earl Haguewood, Hero MARK LENTINE | CONTRIBUTED

“Patton slapped that guy for sure.” It’s amazing what you learn when you interview a piece of history. That’s what it felt like, speaking to 95-year-old (as of December 20th of this year) Orien Earl Haguewood of Hemet. “As a matter of fact…he slapped at least two different men,” Haguewood recounted. “I served under General Patton, fought under him…but I never actually met him or even saw him,” said Haguewood.

Haguewood has the natural temperance of someone who has seen much, accomplished more…and does not need to brag. His cadence belies the fact that, at heart, this is still a young man from Ozark, Missouri who was doing his best to serve his country in a time of need. “I never thought of myself as anything but a soldier: sure as hell, not a hero. I served under General Patton throughout the Africa campaign, and did the best I could.” The best he could, was pretty spectacular. “We chased Rommel every doggone day.

We chased him throughout Africa…into Sicily…and right up into Italy itself.”

With complete humility, Haguewood turns his left shoulder slightly so I can see my first ever Purple Heart.

Up close: on the breast of the man who won it. It was a humbling experience. It is kept company by three “good conduct” medals, and several “combat” and “disabled” veteran medals. But he’s no hero…not much. “See, we had Rommel-The Dessert Fox they called him…well, we had him on the run. We outnumbered him. The Germans, they had these Teller mines. They only weighed 12 pounds…so they didn’t do much damage. But the Germans, knowing we were on their heels daily, they did everything they could to stop us. So they’d stack 10, 11… maybe a dozen of these mines in one hole. That really did some damage.” “Some damage” is as much of an understatement about the effect of the mines, as Haguewoood makes about his years of service. Reluctantly he recounts the day when a dozen of these stacked mines did “some

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can redistricting consultant who died last year that they shows that discrimination against Hispanics was behind the push for the citizenship question. It’s unclear whether Trump’s comment would affect Hazel’s decision.

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test-firing long-range missiles.

Trump tweeted late Monday that “our teams will be meeting to work on some solutions to very long term and persistent problems.

No rush, but I am sure we will ultimately get there.

Not so smooth with Iran.

Trump campaigned on pulling the United States out of the nuclear agreement that Tehran signed with the U.S. and other world powers in 2015. He complained that the deal, which eased economic sanctions in exchange for Iran curbing its nuclear program, didn’t address Iranian ballistic missile capabilities or its support of militant groups.

After failing to adjust what Trump condemned as a fatally flawed deal, the U.S. exited the agreement last year and re-imposed sanctions that had been eased when the deal was finalized under the Obama administration.

The pressure campaign

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AT EL ZARAPE: Orien “Earl” Haguewood. | Courtesy Photo damage” to his tank. “Well now, the explosion ripped off the escape hatch, and put me in the hospital.”

After some prodding Haguewood tells of how the escape hatch-turned-shrapnel sheered his back, ripping off “a quarter-inch or more of skin, from the base of my spine to my neck. My ribs were partially exposed. Another eighth of an inch or so…and I’d have been dead on the spot.” With characteristic understatement, Haguewood recounts how the medics used an entire tin of “some powder” to stanch the bleeding, and then rushed him to an army hospital in Italy. “It was run by all US personnel, but boy, I have to tell you…those Italian nurses were somethin’ else,” Haguewood recalls with a wink and a smile.

It surprised me to learn that his injury was not the most harrowing of experience of the war for Haguewood. “I followed orders and was a good soldier, but the thing that haunts me…that stays with me to this day… was the boys…they were little boys.” Boys? Little boys?

“See,” Haguewood continues, “toward the end of the war, we were really overpowering and outmanning Rommel, and there was little he could do. From far away, his men fought as hard as they could.

But then, several times, when it was apparent that we’d had a group of them overpowered and surrounded, they dropped their weapons and held their hands up. As they walked forward in surrender, it was only then that we could see that his fighting “men” were little boys…eleven, twelve years old. They were little boys…kids…” Haguewood’s voice trails off in tears, and suddenly his face takes on a faraway, saddened look, and he is once again on the battlefield, facing the horrors of war…

After the war, Haguewood came back to California and joined the aircraft industry, working for all the major and minor companies in California.

“To this day, I machine all my own aircraft parts to exacting tolerances.” He still flies as well, showing off an aircraft that he built along the same lines as one of the Wright brothers airplanes. When pressed for advice on how to live a happy life, Haguewood snaps back quickly, “Your health. I’m happy everyday… and that’s part of good health.

I never complain, I eat lots and lots of vegetables…and I’m happy every day.”

Whether or not they know it, millions of Americans enjoy happiness and the freedoms they enjoy today because of heroes such as Orien Earl Haguewood. “I don’t consider myself a hero.

I was just a soldier serving his country. I did the best I could under General Patton’s command. That man was a hell of a fighter and a terrific battle planner. But no, I don’t consider myself a hero.” After almost an hour of conversation, I found out one thing about Mr. Haguewood with which I could disagree: Earl Haguewood is a hero.

Seniors get security tips at Soboba Springs retirement park DENNIS FLETCHER | CONTRIBUTED

Andy Leopold, Crime Prevention Director at ADT security systems, joined forces with the Residents Association of the Soboba Springs Mobile Estates senior park in San Jacinto to present a 1-hour program on home security and scammer awareness to an interested group of residents.

Lynda Jacques, District 5 Delegate to the park’s Residents’ Association, said, “Our speaker, Mr. Leopold, shared his experience of home safety and scammer issues with many of our residents who stayed until the end and took home the handouts provided by ADT.”

flag on your mailbox also signals outgoing checks to be scooped up. Recommended: take your important mail to the post office.

Latest scam: You get a call that requires either a yes or no answer. Hang up without speaking! If they can record your voice saying yes or no, they may be able to use those voice recordings to get into your bank account.

one mounted in the doorbell. Eight residents attending the presentation were selected to receive free installations of such a system, just announced by ADT. FIRE SAFETY Speaking to a room of manufactured homeowners, Leopold asked them, “What was the #1 cause of fires in their type of home?” The answer: dryer fires. Prevention: clean out exhaust tubes every six months and keep lint traps cleaned.

The #2 cause of fires in a mobile home: electrical failures. Safety tip: if you are not using an electrical appliance, unplug it. That goes for fans, toasters TVs, power strips and anything else you can unplug.

The #3 cause of fires for senior park residents is kitchen fires that are mostly started as grease fires.

Besides cooking flare-ups, electrical fires caused by overloaded extension cords running over hooks and nails all over the home to appliances that are drawing too much wattage.

A HERO: Orien “Earl” Haguewood being interviewed by Hemet Eye News’ Eddie George. | Courtesy Photo

SCHEMES AND SCAMS Leopold started his presentation with a discussion on current scams that many senior citizens are experiencing. To this end, he asked the audience why seniors were targeted so frequently by professional scammers. Some replied, “We’re too trusting; seniors are naive; our memory is poor; we came from a different era; we’re an easy mark.”

Fake phone ID: Cell phone transmissions can now be faked in a very realistic manner. The top of your phone screen can read ‘Internal Revenue Service – Washington D.C.’ Don’t be fooled. The IRS will never call you about your tax bill.

Grandson scam: You receive a call in the middle of the night from a close friend who names your grandson as being held in jail without the necessary bail and you need to send a check now. The variations on this particular scam are endless.

Mailbox fraud: Robbers know that checks usually arrive on the first of the month. If you have an external mailbox, retrieve your mail quickly. The red

BREAK-INS Did you know that most home break-ins occur during the daytime? Approximately 80 percent.

Also, in the case of a stickbuilt house or manufactured home, 70 percent take place at the side or back of the residence. Unbelievably, 72 percent of intruders enter through a door or a pet-door.

Metal security doors, securely fastened to the door frame, are a good start when making your home safer from intruders. These doors are available from prices ranging from $100 - $250 for a standard size door. They can cost another few hundred dollars to install, depending on the condition of your door frames.

Remember to keep all keys out of the possession of all but the most trusted workers, or change them when the work is completed.

Leopold strongly recommended installing motion detection lights mounted on the outside of your home, near the roof level. Locate them on the sides and rear of the structure where it will tend to be darker at night. Get your neighbors to do this too, and intruders will be discouraged from trying any house on your street at night.

Moving inside the home, alarm systems that use motion detection to warn of an intruder are superior to those with sensors on doors and windows that can be defeated. Leopold recommended a combination of motion detector alarm system with cameras including

Opponents of the citizenship question said it would discourage participation by immigrants and people who are in the country illegally, resulting in inaccurate figures for a count that determines the distribution of some $675 billion in federal spending and how many congressional districts each state gets.

The administration had said the question was being added to aid in enforcement of the Voting Rights Act, which protects minority voters’ access to the ballot box. But in the Supreme Court’s decision last week, Chief Justice John Roberts joined the court’s four more liberal members in saying the administration’s current

justification for the question “seems to have been contrived.”

For months, the administration had argued that the courts needed to decide quickly whether the citizenship question could be added because of the deadline to starting printing materials this week.

On Twitter Tuesday night, Trump wrote that

the Supreme Court ruling marked a “very sad time for America.” He also said he had asked the Commerce and Justice departments “to do whatever is necessary to bring this most vital of questions, and this very important case, to a successful conclusion.” He did not elaborate.

Even though the Cen-

sus Bureau is relying on most respondents to answer the questionnaire by internet next year, hundreds of millions of printed postcards and letters will be sent out next March reminding residents about the census, and those who don’t respond digitally will be mailed paper questionnaires.

evolved not like the TrumpKim lovefest, but to what seemed like the brink of war.

With its economy diving, Iran lashed out by shooting down a $100 million, unmanned U.S. surveillance drone and attacking shipping vessels in the Persian Gulf region. Trump said he was “cocked and loaded” to retaliate with limited missile strikes but changed his mind when he learned 150 Iranians could have been killed.

He tweeted last week, “Any attack by Iran on anything American will be met with great and overwhelming force. In some areas, overwhelming will mean obliteration.”

On Monday, Iran announced it now has a stockpile of more than 660 pounds (300 kilograms) of low-enriched uranium in violation of the 2015 deal.

The U.S. is partly to blame because it failed to renew waivers that allowed Iran to swap its excess to other countries.

But officials say the administration is less concerned about Monday’s breach than possible fur-

ther violations that could reduce the time Iran would need to produce a nuclear weapon. The deal aimed to keep that “breakout time” at one year.

Iran’s deputy foreign minister has warned the White House that it’s naive to think Iran will wilt under pressure, or that the Iranian people will revolt and throw out its government. He said Iran will not be forced to negotiate by having a knife put to its throat.

As for North Korea, administration officials caution that Trump’s charm offensive with Kim does not foreshadow a softening of its insistence that his country must not have nuclear weapons. The New York Times reported Monday that the administration might agree to a nuclear freeze as a first step toward denuclearization.

Under that scenario, which was quickly disputed by U.S. officials, North Korea would not make any new nuclear material, meaning it couldn’t expand its arsenal of 20 to 60 nuclear weapons. Under such a deal, North Korea would

remain a nuclear power and would still have short and long-term missiles that could threaten U.S. allies like Japan and South Korea as well as the United States.

Stephen Biegun, U.S. special envoy to North Korea, said the report was “far from accurate.”

“What is accurate is not new, and what is new is not accurate. No one on our team who knows anything would speak right now anyway,” he said in a statement distributed by the State Department.

Trump’s hawkish national security adviser John Bolton, who has advocated a tough stance against both North Korea and Iran, also said the administration was not considering a softer approach.

However, Richard Haas, president of the Council on Foreign Relations in New York, said the fact that Bolton was in Mongolia when Trump met Kim at the DMZ suggested there is a “significant split” within the Trump administration.

Democrats have been quick to criticize Trump for his strategy with both Iran

and North Korea.

“After three made-for-TV summits, we still don’t have a single concrete commitment from North Korea,” said former Vice President Joe Biden, who is seeking the Democratic presidential nomination. “Not one missile or nuclear weapon has been destroyed, not one inspector is on the ground. ... North Korea has continued to churn out fissile material and is no longer an isolated pariah on the world stage.”

On Iran, Biden said Trump walked away from a deal that was temporarily keeping it from developing a first nuclear bomb and applied economic pressure that has led Tehran to restart its nuclear program and become more, not less aggressive.

“Trump’s Iran policy has alienated us from our allies and taken us to the brink of another war in the Middle East,” he said.

In its first year, the administration tried to work with Europeans allies to mend what Trump identified as flaws in the nuclear deal, such as its silence on

ballistic missiles and Iran’s support for destabilizing proxies around the Middle East. The effort to create a separate agreement without Iran’s participation ultimately failed.

Michael McFaul, a U.S. ambassador to Russia under President Barack Obama, says that while Trump has said he’s open to talks with Iran, he sees little evidence that’s the case. He wonders whether complete and verifiable denuclearization is not the goal in Iran or North Korea.

“In Iran, it may be that the real objective is regime change, including the option of U.S. military action,” he says.

“In North Korea, it could be that the goal is not complete denuclearization, but an outcome that allows Kim to maintain part of his nuclear arsenal while perhaps dismantling his intercontinental ballistic missile program to reduce the direct threat to U.S. national security.

“This lesser goal could help to explain why Trump is so oddly accommodating toward North Korea.”

FREE CHECKLIST The San Diego Fire-Rescue Department developed a Home Fire Safety Checklist of 30 questions.

The checklist states, “Every ‘No’ answer on this list shows you where your family’s safety precautions fall short. Take action now.”

You can pick up a free copy of the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department’s Home Safety Checklist at the Hemet San Jacinto Chronicle office at 135 E. Florida Ave., Hemet CA 92543. The office is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Andy Leopold is an expert in crime prevention and home alarm systems.

He can be reached at andy_ leopold@yahoo.com.

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or 25 years, the music of Tim McGraw has topped the country music charts, including ten #1 albums and 25 chart-topping hit songs.

His 2006 tour with wife Faith Hill became one of the highest-grossing tours in country music history.

On Friday, July 12, the music of Tim McGraw takes center stage at the Historic Hemet Theatre with a tribute by Nashville recording artist and Las Vegas Entertainer Adam D. Tucker.

The show, “Vegas McGraw” has captivated audience across the country, including as the opening act for stars such as Taylor Swift, Blake Shelton, Trace Adkins, Luke Bryan, Eric Church,

Jason Aldean and many more.

Top hits by Tim McGraw include “Live Like You Were Dying,” “If You’re Reading This,” “I Need You,” “Highway Don’t Care,” “Grown Men Don’t Cry,” and “Please Remember Me.” Meanwhile, there are still tickets left for this weekend’s Tribute to Led Zeppelin by the acclaimed tribute band, Led Zepagain. The group broke attendance records last year and is back for an encore performance at Hemet’s vintage movie house.

Saturday’s show will also feature the much-anticipated announcement of the next season of Tribute Mania concerts. Season Three begins August 31 and will host 8 concerts, including 2 returning groups and 6 bands new to the venue.

The remaining concert in Sea-

FRIDAY, JULY 5 NATIONAL BIKINI DAY 10 am - 4 pm: Diamond Valley Lake, 951-765-9579 11 am - 3 pm: Hemet Museum, 951-929-4409 11 am - 4 pm: San Jacinto Valley Museum, 951-654-4952 11 am - 4 pm: Estudillo Park Water Conservation Education Garden, 951-694-4952 11 am - 5 pm: Fingerprints Youth Museum, 951-765-1223 11 am – 5 pm: Art at the Center, Diamond Valley Arts Gallery, 123 N. Harvard St.* 5 – 7 pm: Family Fun Night, Valley-Wide Aquatic Center, 951-9290047* SATURDAY, JULY 6 NATIONAL FRIED CHICKEN DAY 8 am - 1 pm: Hemet Farmers Market, Harvard St. 11 am - 4 pm: Estudillo Mansion, 951-927-7367 11 am - 4 p m: Estudillo Park Water Conservation Education Garden, 951-694-4952 11 am - 4 pm: San Jacinto Valley Museum, 951-654- 4952

son Two are tributes to Aerosmith (7/20), REO Speedwagon (8/3), and Tom Petty (8/17).

The country music Friday Nite Live Series includes Young Guns of Country - Tribute to the Superstars of Country Music (8/23), Tribute to Brooks & Dunn featuring Neon Circus (9/20), Tribute to Roy Orbison with Neil Marrow (10/4), Tribute to Reba McEntire featuring Corrie Sachs (11/8) and Tribute to Keith Urban by Urban Skies (12/13).

Tickets for Tribute Mania and Friday Nite Live shows are $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.

11 am – 5 pm: Art at the Center, Diamond Valley Arts Gallery, 123 N. Harvard St.* 6 – 7 pm: Bedtime Stories, Ramona Hillside Playhouse, 951-6585300* 7 pm: Tribute to Led Zeppelin, Historic Hemet Theatre, 951-6585950* SUNDAY, JULY 7 NATIONAL FATHER DAUGHTER TAKE A WALK DAY 10 am - 4 pm: Diamond Valley Lake, 951-765-9579 10 am - 5 pm: Stepping out of the Past, Western Science Center, 951791-0033 11 am - 3 pm: Hemet Museum, 951-929-4409 11 am - 4 pm: Estudillo Park Water Conservation Education Garden, 951-694-4952 11 am - 4 pm: San Jacinto Valley Museum, 951-654-4952 MONDAY, JULY 8 BODY PAINTING DAY 9 am - 11:45 am: Hemet Valley Knit Group, 951-330-1004 2 – 5 pm: Blood Drive, VW Recreation & Park Center, 305 E. Dev-

ave you ever sat around the house knowing that you are hungry, so you keep going back to the fridge only to notice that every time you open the door, it’s the same exact thing in there? Meanwhile in the back of your mind you know that eventually, you are going to either pick something up or dine-in, but you just can’t decide if it’s going to be the same fast food restaurant that is down the street from your house or the exact same restaurant you have been to the last ten times you decided to go out to eat. Don’t lie, I know you have been there, we all have.

Luckily for us, Hemet and San Jacinto are both starting to grow with various “Mom ‘n’ Pop” restaurant/eateries opening around town that all offer a very

diverse assortment of food and drinks. A very popular spot in San Jacinto, “Los Mareados Ceviche Bar” has decided to branch out and open another restaurant in downtown Hemet (138 N Harvard Street, Hemet, Ca, 92543) to help fight off your hunger. Don’t know what ceviche is?

Don’t worry; I have you covered.

Ceviche is a seafood dish originating in Peru typically made from fresh raw fish cured in citrus juices, such as lemon or lime, and spiced with ají, chili peppers or other seasonings including chopped onions, salt, and cilantro. Over the years, many different families have altered and perfected the recipe to ceviche, so no two families recipes taste the same. There are spicy versions of it, sweeter versions, and some that are rich in citrus flavors.

On the grand opening of the

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MEXICAN STYLE: Great spot to chill in Hemet and San Jacinto. | Courtesy Photo

onshire Ave., Hemet* 5 - 9 pm: Tacos & Karaoke w/ Steve Brooks, SJ American Legion, 312 E. Main St., SJ 6 pm: Mulan, Summer Youth Theatre, Ramona Bowl Amphitheatre, 951-658-3111* 7 pm: HHT Classic Films, “Most Dangerous Game” (1932) 951-6585950 TUESDAY, JULY 9 NATIONAL SUGAR COOKIE DAY 10 am: Valle Vista Summer Fun Bingo, VV Community Center, 951-929-6673* 10:15 am: Compulsive Eaters Anonymous, San Jacinto, 951-5378797 11 am - 3 pm: Hemet Museum, 951-929-4409 11 am - 5 pm: Fingerprints Youth Museum, 951-765-1223 3 pm: HHT Classic Films, “The Naked Kiss”, 951-658-5950 5:30 – 9:30 pm: Bingo @the American Legion Post 53, 951658-2436* 6 pm: Mulan, Summer Youth Theatre, Ramona Bowl Amphitheatre, 951-658-3111*

7 – 9 pm: Hemet City Council Meeting, Council Chambers, 450 E. Latham* WEDNESDAY, JULY 10 NATIONAL PIÑA COLADA DAY 11 am - 3 pm: Hemet Museum, 951-929-4409 11 am - 5 pm: Fingerprints Youth Museum, 951-765-1 6:30 - 9:30 pm: Senior Dance, Rainbow Cottage, Hemet West Clubhouse, $6.00. Kathy Perry, 951-692-0891* THURSDAY, JULY 11 ALL AMERICAN PET PHOTO DAY 8 am - 1 pm: SJ Farmer’s Market, Farmer’s Corner 10 am: Valle Vista Summer Fun Disc Golf, VV Community Center, 951-927-6673* 11 am - 5 pm: Fingerprints Youth Museum, 951-765-1223 1 pm: Family Fun Event, Billy Bonkers Magic Show, Hemet Public Library* 5 – 7 pm: Family Fun Night, Valley-Wide Aquatic Center, 951-929-

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Business booming at Taqueria Don Chava MARK LENTINE | CONTRIBUTED

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uality, taste, and ambiance have helped make Taqueria Don Chava’s one of the city’s busiest restaurants, and the taqueria is celebrating. “Our breakfast business took off immediately because we offer both Mexican and American breakfast items, but now, our lunch and dinner specials have really taken our business to the next level, and we’re celebrating with even more specials,” says Lety Villasenor, Taqueria Don Chava manager, adding, “I’ve been a waitress for twenty years and I can tell you that this is the most authentic Mexican cuisine you’ll ever find.”

From the best-selling “Carne en-su-jugo,” a soup made with carne asada, beans and bacon, to the menudo and birria…all

cuisine is hand-made from scratch by three different Mexican chefs, each specializing in one or more delicacies.

“While we have always offered daily specials, we’ve now added a free beer and a free shot of agave wine with every dinner purchase. Our patrons have given us nothing but very positive feedback,” says Villasenor.

The taqueria has added a daily happy hour from 5 pm to 8 pm to complement the free offerings. “Kids also eat free from 4 pm to 7 pm Monday through Thursday,” adds Villasenor. Don Chava’s has also expanded hours of operation: Monday to Thursday, 8 am to 9 pm, Fridays till 12, and Sundays from 8 am to 5 pm. A clean, bright, colorful ambiance rounds out an excellent dining experience…and the incredible burritos don’t hurt either. Don Chava’s is located at 475 W. Stetson Avenue.

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0047* 8 pm: Concert under the Stars, Ramona Bow Amphitheatre, 951-658-3111* FRIDAY, JULY 12 NATIONAL SIMPLICITY DAY 11 am - 3 pm: Hemet Museum, 951929-4409 11 am - 4 pm: San Jacinto Valley Museum, 951-654-4952 11 am - 5 pm: Fingerprints Youth Museum, 951-765-1223 5 – 7 pm: Family Fun Night, VW Aquatic Center, 951-929-0047* Dusk: Valle Vista Movies in the Park, VV Community Center, 951-927-6673* 7 pm: Tribute to Tim McGraw, Historic Hemet Theatre, 951-658-5950* SATURDAY, JULY 13 NATIONAL FRENCH FRIES DAY 10 am - 5 pm: Fingerprints Youth Museum, 951-765-1223 11 am - 3 pm: Hemet Museum, 951929-4409 11 am - 4 pm: Estudillo Mansion, 951255-5598 11 am - 4 pm: San Jacinto Valley Museum, 951-654-4952 9 pm: Dinner & Karaoke w/Brian Bell, SJ Amer. Lgn. Post 848, 312 E, Main St., SJ 8 pm: DVAC Cabaret Show, Diamond Valley Arts Center, 951-652-3822*

SUNDAY, JULY 14 NATIONAL NUDE DAY 10 am - 4 pm: Diamond Valley Lake, 951-765-9579 10 am - 5 pm: Stepping out of the Past, Western Science Center, 951-791-0033 11 am - 3 pm: Hemet Museum, 951929-4409 11 am - 4 pm: San Jacinto Valley Museum, 951-654-4952

LOOK FOR COMING EVENTS Thursday, July 18 8 pm: Concert under the Stars, with Como la Flor, Ramona Bowl, 951-6583111 Friday, July 19 6 – 9:30: Dive in Movie, Christmas in July, VW Aquatic Center, 951-929-0047 Saturday, July 20 4 – 6 pm: Dutch-Indo Kumpulan, Hemet Elks Lodge, 951-925-1740 7 pm; Tribute to Aerosmith, Historic Hemet Theatre, 951-025-1740 Thursday, July 25 8 pm: Concert under the Stars, Ramona Bowl Amphitheatre, 951-658-3111 Saturday, July 27 7 pm: Music @ the Center, Dennis & Zach Caplinger, DVAC, 951-652-3822

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second restaurant, the owners had their son cut the ribbon a beautiful display of the bond their family shares and how this is a family business. The owners want everyone to know that this is a family-oriented restaurant, and all are welcome to enjoy great food in an environment

that is safe for everyone to come hangout.

They have over 20 different ceviche dishes, oysters, cocktails, specialty dishes, and other various Mexican food dishes. They do offer chicken tenders for the kids in case ceviche is not their thing. The full experience is topped off with a Dj/Karaoke machine, T.v.’s, fresh beer, great vibes, coke soda fountain, and excellent staff. They even

have two different party tray options to take home and serve at your various events.

So next time you’re sitting there thinking, “What am I going to eat tonight?” and you know the fridge doesn’t have the answer for you. Stop going to the same place you always go, step out of your comfort zone, go try something new, and support some local business owners.

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Celebrate Grand Re-Opening Gosch Automotive Group and Hemet-San Jacinto Chamber of Commerce celebrate grand re-opening of Ford and Hyundai Dealerships MARK LENTINE | CONTRIBUTED

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o great fanfare, delicious food, and several speeches, the Gosch Auto Group in conjunction with the Hemet Chamber of Commerce proudly and formally announced the grand re-opening of both its Ford and Hyundai dealerships.

“We’ve already seen an uptick in sales,” said Internet Director Jose Salgado, adding, “this has been a long time coming, and we’re so happy and proud to show off our new facility.”

The evening couldn’t have turned out better as patrons and attendees were offered a wide array of hor’s d’ oeuvres, sandwiches, beverages, chocolates and decadent desserts while listening to speeches concerning Gosch’s legendary customer service and commitment to our community.

“The Gosch ribbon-cutting was an extraordinary success, with many new people and faces.

We appreciate the opportunity to collaborate with our members to create fantastic events, but this is by far one of the most outstanding we’ve ever produced,” said Hemet-San Jacinto Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Cyndi Lemke.

Director Salgado took us on a tour of the new facility which boasts many impressive customer-centric appointments. There’s even an air-conditioned vehicle delivery room. “We wanted to allow our customers to have the ability to relax and get acquainted with their new purchase in a comfortable environment,” said Salgado, adding, “There’s even complimentary coffee and donuts, and a children’s playroom. Everything Gosch put into this new facility was designed with the customer in mind.”

Operations Manager Joe Hino-

COC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND 102.5'S BETH| Photo by Mark Lentine

GRAND REOPENING | Photo by Mark Lentine

Cyndi Lemke, COC Executive | Photo by Mark Lentine Gosch Co-owner Mr. Eric |Photo by Mark Lentine Internet Dir., Jose Salgado joza advised that the refurbishment/reopening cost millions of dollars, but it was worth it. “In all six Gosch locations, the customer comes first.”

Gosch outperforms the California CSI (Customer Satisfaction Index) average at all six of its locations. “The Gosch family sets a high standard for us, but

we know how important the Index is, and we set our sites on outperforming the CSI for every marking period. We consistently outperform the average,” said Salgado, adding, “we went through a tough period, where our sales professionals were working out of trailers, while work went on around them and

that caused a bit of a dip in sales, but we always put our customers first, and in the end, it was worth it.”

Echoing Salgado, Gosch Automotive Group Co-Owner Eric Gosch said he couldn’t have been happier with the outcome.

“This event was several years in the planning stages. We had to

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move our Toyota offices and then our corporate offices, renovate those…and then finally, focus on this facility. The entire refurbishment cost several millions of dollars, and took several years, but as you can see by this turnout, and as our customers can feel when they walk through the door, it was worth it.”

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ifty-two children died in hot cars nationwide in 2018 of pediatric vehicular heatstroke -- more than any other year on record in the past 20 years. Experts say that these tragic deaths are entirely preventable.

“Even one child dying in a hot car is too many,” says Amy Artuso, senior program manager of advocacy at the National Safety Council (NSC), a nonprofit organization whose mission is to eliminate preventable deaths at work, in homes, in communities and on the road. “The good news is that parents and caregivers can act immediately to end these preventable deaths.”

UNDERSTANDING THE CAUSES According to NSC and noheatstroke.org, there are three primary circumstances resulting in deaths of children in hot cars.

Knowing what they are can help you avoid them.

1. A caregiver forgetting a child in a vehicle: Leaving a child behind in a parked vehicle is an often-overlooked consequence of distracted driving. NSC advises parents and caregivers to avoid distractions -- such as cell phone use -- when driving and parking, in order to reduce the risk of forgetting a child in the car. A routine that helps you remember to

check for your child in the backseat can help, too. Place a purse, briefcase or even a left shoe in the backseat to force you to take one last look before walking away.

2. The child gaining access to the vehicle: Keep car doors locked so children cannot gain access, and teach them that cars are not play areas. Children should never be able to access a vehicle on their own.

3. Someone knowingly leaving a child in the vehicle: There is no safe amount of time to leave a child in a vehicle, even if you are just running a quick errand. Even on mild or cloudy days, temperatures inside vehicles can reach life-threatening levels. Leaving windows slightly open doesn’t help. Children should never be left unattended in a vehicle.

EDUCATE YOURSELF Acquaint yourself and anyone who cares for your child with free resources providing vital information about vehicular heatstroke. For example, NSC recently released “Children in Hot Cars,” an online training course providing information about why cars heat up so quickly, why children in particular can succumb to increasing temperatures in cars, and what parents, caregivers and others can do to prevent these needless deaths. The course is interactive, free and can be completed in 15 minutes or less, with

PROTECT YOUR FAMILY | Photo by StatePoint a certificate of completion available at the end. It can be found at nsc.org/hotcars. For more information about pediatric vehicular

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The Hemet Car Guy IS BACK!!

RICHARD PERRY | CONTRIBUTED

OK, call me old school! I must say, I appreciate to have a local newspaper and I know many of you feel the same way.

New Paper, new management, and now I’m invited back... hey readers, what do you think?

I’ll tell you what I told them. I’m not a writer, so you will need to edit it…so as Mark Twain once said here you go(“;, . ?!..;: &,.,, “) you can put these where ever you want.

Greetings from the Hemet Car Guy, Besides the new-car smell, there are many reasons people love buying new automobiles.

The excitement of new technology and the contribution to family and work for several years. It all adds up to a significant investment for nearly 50,000 Americans each day who come home with a new or almost vehicle.

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that the buyer at a dealership is effectively supporting a significant local business- The vehicle is a rolling symbol of economic prosperity and investment in ourselves and our communities.

ECONOMICS Recently I was honored to attend the Ribbon cutting/ Chamber of Commerce mixer at Gosch Ford’s unveiling of their new showroom.

This got me thinking of the hundreds of people that are directly employed by dealerships in your area, results in millions of dollars in employee compensation including what’s generated in personal tax revenues that support local, state and federal budgets. The Gosch Auto Group has been in the Valley since 1964. And others have joined our Valley like the Pedder Auto Group and other new car franchises not to mention the Independent Car dealerships like VIP Autos all together brings a lot of money to our community.

Sales at just new-car dealerships account for 15% of all retail sales in the U.S.; accordingly, new-car dealerships generate 15% of all U.S. sales tax revenue, according to research by the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), establishing the bright, shining car lot as a symbolic beacon of budget dollars to be appropriated to items including education, police and fire departments, infrastructure projects and beyond. The car dealership is a haven for employment and a tax base for local governments across the country.

Additionally, the franchised dealership network is one of the countless small businesses that are often family-owned and -operated; 92% of them are privately owned, according to NADA. But beyond the jobs the auto dealer network provides, there are few industries that so directly contribute to the economy.

The car dealership represents value to governments, employ-

ees—and also to the consumer.

ing your community.

THE TAX ISSUE You would think every dealership would be opposed to any tax increase that could steer away from any consumer to the showroom floor. However, I found that not to be the case. Especially for the Dealers or Dealer principals that live locally.

If there was a Hemet Tax increase, the consumer would only pay the tax increase if he resides in that specific town . for example: If Hemet did have the Tax increase, a person from San Jacinto or any other residence outside of Hemet would pay the additional tax.

On the flip side if we did have the Tax increase in Hemet, and someone decided to leave the Valley in an attempt to avoid the tax increase please know it won’t work - because the tax on an automobile is based on your vehicle registration.

However, that should not be a problem if you feel you are help-

DEDICATED TO COMMUNITY Car dealerships are uniquely prominent and easily recognizable in their communities. They’re also beacons behind the scenes, thanks to their significant support of communities and charitable programs.

Their contributions are generous. Dealers surveyed donated or lent out approximately $4.5 million worth of vehicles for charitable causes. Thousands donate time to the National Automobile Dealers Charitable Foundation, which supports schools, hospitals, emergency disaster relief, Canine Companions for Independence (including a program to help wounded veterans) and other community-based initiatives.

So the end result is...Please try local first

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Hope this helps, The Hemet Car Guy

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Sell “AS IS” or make renovations?

5 tips to help with a decision

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enovating will get your property sold faster, but avoiding the headache of costs and the improvements themselves make an as-is sale appealing.

The decisions can be overwhelming, so I’m here to help you understand the pros and cons. This can serve as a guide for anybody looking to flip a property quickly at top dollar. When debating whether to do repairs or sell a fixer property as is, here are 5 tips to help you decide if the cost to repair is worth the eventual equity.

1. Buyers will always try to nego-

tiate price, whether your selling your home “as is” or updated With all the reality renovation shows, the “fix and flip” buyers are everywhere looking for a run down outdated property they can make a quick profit on. Throughout the San Jacinto Valley dilapidated, boarded up homes that have been sitting for years and sometimes decades are attracting investors and builders. Haggling over price may take multiple counter offers with these buyers looking to maximize their profit.

2. ‘As is’ doesn’t mean damaged or broken-down If you are willing to shell out a few thousand dollars for the bare minimum upgrades Paul Morse, a licensed contractor and owner of Paul’s Carpentry Workshop in Stoneham, MA says resanding the hardwood floors, and repainting the entire home. The upgrades may take a month or more, but make a

huge difference when posting the pictures on the MLS and other sites.

Lynn Pineda, a Realtor with eXp Realty in Southeast Florida says, “Of course, doing some inexpensive repairs often helps sell your home faster.” She continued “Even when buyers say, ‘I’m going to sell my home as-is,’ that doesn’t mean you have to present your home in shoddy light to a buyer; you still need to prepare it and make it look good…Otherwise, you will sell for less money, or the house will sit on the market, and you’ll lose money in the long run.”

3. Take the current market and your location into consideration Location continues to be the number one factor when determining the value of a property. Buyers, especially investors, are battling over homes that sit on desirable lots in sought after neighborhoods.

In the San Jacinto Valley, we’re see-

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ing a trend among older neighborhoods, where the land is becoming more valuable than the structure sitting on it. In this case, you’re better off selling the property asis. It makes no sense remodeling a house that will likely be demolished as soon as escrow closes.

Eric Stewart, a Realtor with Eric Stewart Group of Long & Foster Realtors, gave an example of a recent listing he had at $650,000 in a hot market. “We sold it as is for $655,000, and the seller was able to leave everything they didn’t want in the house, lock the door, and say goodbye, which provided tremendous freedom for them,” he says.

“The work they would have had to do would never have got them the return they got by doing nothing.”

This trend is popular right now in the valley, especially in the city of San Jacinto. Currently, Riverside County is the fastest-growing county in the nation with San Jacinto leading the growth. Recently

I listed a nice home on a corner lot in San Jacinto. Based on Zillow “Zestimates” and CMA (Comparative Market Analysis) median value of $283,000 was generated.

Considering Zillow and many other real estate sites are weeks if not months behind in their property values, I suggested a list price of $295,000. Well after one week and 4 offers we went with $298,000 with standard closing costs. Having a finger on the pulse of the local real estate market allowed me to get an additional 5% in value for my clients.

4. Compute the anticipated money, time, and effort it will take to renovate One thing to consider is how the quality of life will be affected by the upgrades. Always factor in the cost of living in the home during major renovations. Temporary housing

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might be necessary while the property is undergoing demolition, so make sure to add those expenses to your bottom line. Also, do you have the patience in addition to the time and money it takes to see the construction through to completion? Does the property need a new kitchen and bathrooms or just a good makeover? The bottom line will be determined by the amount of updating and repair you plan on doing. Always get multiple expert opinions.

“It’s all about whether people want to deal with renovations or not,” says Morse. Morse works with homeowners and advises sellers to identify three projects that need to be done. Then consult a local agent to calculate the costs. “Sellers should ask what their return would be if they fixed the bathroom and kitchen, for example, versus what the investment would be,” he says.

“Then, get three prices from three qualified local contractors.”

5. Out of house, out of mind Things can get difficult if you’ve

already purchased a replacement property. Family obligations, work and preparing your new home doesn’t leave much time to remake your old home. If you’re looking to get top dollar and maximize your cost to equity ratio, you’ll want to work with proven professionals to walk you through the process.

“Unless you find a real estate

agent whose experience you can trust, someone who has a very good track record preparing homes and understands how to do the work, you’re often better off to sell the property as-is, so that you don’t get involved in chasing the market,” Stewart says.

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Growing Up Hillbilly

CERAMIC ART

Chapter VII - Me and Billy Adams RUSTY STRAIT | COLUMNIST

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didn’t always get into trouble by myself. My usual partner in crime was my cousin Bill.

I recall the time we cut a hole in the back screen door of someone’s house to get a crate of coke bottles which paid for our movie visit.

Sometimes a kid named Junior Adams, whose mother was a preacher, became my accomplice.

My worst offense came when I went with him to a house where he stole a .22 pistol. He was shootin’ the damn thing all over the place without any sense of direction. “Are you crazy?” I asked him.

“Just havin’ fun. Wanna try it?”

“Hell, no. I ain’t gonna be shootin’ off no guns.”

He laughed and pointed the .22 toward a concrete wall beside a church on Randolph Street, near Lincoln Junior High where we were in seventh grade. The bullet ricocheted off the wall and scraped my thigh. It didn’t penetrate the skin but left a big red bruise.

“I told you not to be shootin’ that thing,” I said.

“I didn’t mean it, Raymond.

Honestly. Besides, you ain’t hurt.”

Not hurt, but scared. Somewhere down a nearby alley, about halfway to the next block, a steel corrugated garage door offered Junior a juicy target. “C’mon, don’t be such puss. See if you can hit that black smudge on the door.”

I saw no harm in that. There was nobody around. So I fired one round into the door. Junior took the gun and emptied it into the steel corrugation. Bored, we spent the rest of the day up on Watts Hill shooting at tree limbs, birds, rabbits or anything that moved. He threw the gun down a well the next day.

Life was sweet, we were enjoy-

ing a summer with less humidity than usual and nobody bothered us about that day in the alley.

That is until a juvenile detective showed up at grandma’s front door and asked to speak to me. A cop in a suit scared the hell out of me. I was used to Cunningham and Johnson, the local beat cops.

They were like parents, always on the neighborhood kids for something. A detective went after killers and bank robbers. This guy worried me.

“Raymond, I’m Detective Fulton. Are you a friend of Junior Adams?”

“Who?” “Adams. Junior Adams.”

“Oh yes,’ I said, being careful not to sound like I knew him too well. We have some classes together.” Actually he lived around the corner..

Without much ado he pounced on me. “Do you know that you and the Adams boy came close to killing a woman?”

“No sir. I never tried to kill nobody.”

“Are you telling me that you didn’t shoot holes in a garage door with him in an alley behind Randolph Street?”

I was scared. “I don’t know nothin’ about no woman and that garage door.“ I accidently sold myself out. “There wasn’t no woman in that alley.”

The detective had me dead to rights. “So you and Junior were shootin’ off a gun in the alley.”

“Well, yes and no,” I lied. “We were in the alley but he had the gun.”

“Don’t matter. You were an accessory.”

“A what?”

“You aided and abetted him.”

“I didn’t do nothin’ to him.”

“It means that you were with him and since you did nothing to keep him from shooting, that makes you an accomplice. Just

the same as if you’d shot up the garage door yourself. I believe you’re just as guilty as he is.”

It looked like he was about to put me in handcuffs and take me off to jail. Instead he asked my mother to come out on the porch with him. She told me to “stay in the house with your grandmother. I’ll deal with you later.” I could tell by the tone of her voice that I wouldn’t like it..

They were out there for an awful long time. When she came back in the house I asked her, “What happened.”

“You’ll find out,” she said.

Two weeks later Mom hauled me off to Judge Robinson’s juvenile court at the Kanawha County Courthouse; A scary looking stone building so old and weather beaten, that it reminded me of some ancient castle I’d seen in horror movies.

Junior and his preacher mother were already in the courtroom.

Mom made sure that I did not get to sit next to him. He didn’t look scared at all, but my stomach made gurgling sounds, like when grandma churned buttermilk.

Judge Robinson came in from his chambers, a character right out of a Charles Dickens novel, sitting up there several feet above the rest of us. He had a no nonsense attitude, and I knew right away that he wasn’t going to like me or Junior.

He called several cases ahead of us and sent two boys younger than me to Pruntytown, the State Reform School, until they were 21 years old for robbing some old woman. Others received shorter terms. I knew for sure that me and Junior were going away for a long time.

When he called my name and asked me to step forward my knees were so weak I had trouble

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A GREAT THERAPY: Rich Lopez working on his ART. | Photo by Mark Lentine

Art as therapy, therapy as art

Local artist seeks redemption and recovery in art

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he story of nationally known local artist Rich “Pops” Lopez, is not the ordinary “artist’s journey” tale.

“The first time I tried to end my life, I was driving on the freeway.

I jumped lanes into on-coming traffic. A huge semi was coming right at me. At the last second, I swerved and ended up in a ditch.”

Lopez grew up in an explosively abusive household with a brother who used him as a punching bag and father who had been irreparably scarred by war. “I had to learn to fight to be able to beat up my brother…and learn to survive.

I met my wife Cheryl at age 16. I’ll be 63 this year, and through all but the last 17 years, I was constantly abusing drugs, alcohol… and my family.”

Knowing that he had loved pottery as a child, Lopez’s wife bought him a Potter’s wheel for a birthday. For a time, it just set there.

Lopez tried everything to stay clean and tried everything he could think of to hold onto his job as a coffee salesman, but nothing worked. Feeling that he and his family had had enough, Lopez decided to end his life a second time.

“I tell people, that second time I tried to commit suicide… That wasn’t an attempt: I died that day.”

Lopez was losing the only job at which he’d ever succeeded due to the business being sold. “I was never taught how to cope with setbacks or anything negative, so one day. while no one was in the house, I drank two bottles…two full fifths of alcohol and I downed a bottle of pills. The last thing I

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said was, “Let’s do this.”

Enter an angel.

“Suddenly, I wasn’t upstairs sprawled out on my bed anymore.

An Angel had taken me downstairs to show me what was going to happen. He said, “You’re going to be a well-known artist.” I said I’m a coffee salesman, not an artist. He quieted me and brought me downstairs and showed me the wheel that my wife had bought sometime before. He reminded me that I loved to work with pottery as a child.”

Ever the salesman, Lopez made a deal with his angel. “He showed me the wheel, he showed me the sequence of events and how it would play out, and even AMOCO, where I would have my own show, but I didn’t believe it. I said, “If all of this is real, and I wake up…prove it to me. Let me wake up without a hangover.”

Lopez soon awoke needing none of the alcohol, drugs, or the medications for PTSD-related stress, depression, and diabetes

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Apparently, pets are taking over… more than they should DIANA JIMENEZ | STAFF

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his generation has a special connection with animals; ‘there’s no doubt about it.

Some people even are opting to have pets instead of kids, and ‘that’s fine. But a few of these people also treat them as if they were their children.

For a lot of reasons, having a pet is good for our mental and physical health, even a lot of therapies use animals to help the diseased. But treat them like humans it can be bad for the animals and even us owners.

Recent studies verify that humanizing pets it can be a new mental disorder, people really love animals, and ‘it’s normal that we want to take care of them, yet it has become more and more common to see pets in strollers instead of taking walks, or with hats and shoes. Some pets may need the strollers or even the shoes, but not all of them. That is something you have to discuss it with your vet, if your dog or cat should be using these kinds of accessories, they are simply living beings.

People, on the other hand, are more complicated, because although animals have emotions and consciousness, humans act with selfishness.

We as a species take over everything the planet can give, nature, environment and yes, animals. Living beings in our power, years of using the animals, and other existing things; Mother Nature might have come with an act of revenge. But though it sounds catastrophic, it may be not that bad.

All kinds of diseases and mental disorders appears and starts almost every year, and if you see the glass half full, you can think that loving an-

Jojo is incredibly sociable, mellow and sweet with our staff and volunteers and with other dogs here too.

He is not just all looks either, he knows how to sit, shake his paw, and will always want to be at your side. Jojo really wants a home to call his own and the lucky person that adopts him will be adding a perfect companion to their household. Jojo came in as a stray, is about 6 years old, and weighs 85 pounds.

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imals too much that you ‘don’t want to reproduce, it ‘doesn’t sound that evil; but this behavior could counterproductive because it can produce psychological and physical issues to the pets — psychological such as depression and anxiety; and physical like eating disorders and others.

‘That’s why all people that have a pet take the advice of the specialists and veterinarians, so their companion animal can live as natural as possible, like free animals, and not like humanized, with the purpose to live their life to the fullest.

Animals are adorable, and we should all take care of them, but with our pets, it’s is a little different from how we should treat them. They have needs and desires like every living being, but pets also need supervision, yet not that much as a baby does.

Generations like Millennials and Gen X see pets as an alternative option from having children, and they have some valid reasons like they can be cheaper, or they simply may not be ready in starting a family.

But ‘it’s true that this is a situation happening all over the globe, and even that is not a severe prob-

People is not taking care of the necessities that an animal can have, they only focus on themselves” CESAR MILLAN

LEADING EXPERT IN DOG BEHAVIOR

lem, we should analyze what it can grow bigger and ‘it’s not healthy for the pets nor the owners.

Even the greatest dog trainer Cesar Millán, has talked about this. Humanize pets ‘it’s not good for anyone, and in an interview, he said: “People is not taking care of the necessities that an animal can have, they only focus on themselves” For this and many other reasons, is totally necessary raise awareness in current generations and those to come, so they can learn how to treat pets like they should be treated, and that way the animals can grow naturally and without the psychological and physical issues the humans already have created on them.

An excellent way to dehumanize them is to implement specific activities and different diets, according to the pet they have. For instance with dogs, taking walks and running, it’s a good direction; with cats, having climbers so they can feel like total tigers in the wild; if you have another type of pet, you should directly talk to your vet to see what you can do to make your furry friend (or maybe not furry) the happiest.

Because we all know that our pets are part of the family, but we need to take care of them like they should be treated, and all they do is loving us, so the least we should do is love them back.

GENERAL GEORGE PAWSHINGTON

Domestic Short-Hair

General George Pawshington is one of the most handsome kitties you have ever seen, he is sweet, loving, and cuddly.

He greets you with a smile and loves his little nose kissed. George came in as a stray, is about 3 years old and weighs 11 pounds.

George will be an amazing addition to your family.

General George Pawshington is up to date on his vaccines, de-wormed, will be neutered prior to his adoption and is AVAILABLE NOW. 157413 / Hs230073

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DELTA

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Delta’s unique personality, strength and energy make her a stand out dog.

She is so independent and smart that she almost seems to figure things out all on her own. This is a girl that enjoys a challenge and learning new things. She does especially well when rewarded with a treat. Delta would be best as an only dog and will probably be too much for young children. She will be happiest in a home with adults and an experienced dog owner that can demonstrate good pack leader skills.

Delta wants to please and would love to go to a home with an active owner that would take her on long hikes and provide her with daily challenges.

HAWAII

DOB: 9/1/16 DSH Female Calico

Say aloha to Hawaii! Hawaii came here with her 5 babies a few months ago and due to some unforeseen events, she ended up taking care of 4 more kittens. Although Hawaii was a great mom, she is definitely ready to find her forever home. Hawaii is a very social calico. She enjoys talking to her human companions and she will never turn down a cuddle session. The more attention she gets, the happier she is! Come meet this tri-colored cutie today!

All of our cats are spayed or neutered, up to date on all vaccinations, and have been microchipped. Our two main requirements for adopting a cat are: • Must be indoors only, cannot go outside • 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.

For more information, call: 951-321-9982 or visit living-free.org/adopt.

Why should we adopt a pet? 6 good reasons to consider it Millions of animals do not have a home and every day they wait for that magical family that loves them well HSJC | STAFF WRITERS

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aving a pet at home is a big responsibility, it’s not just about feeding them, grooming them and taking them out for a walk, it’s also essential to train and give them lots of love.

If you are considering adding a member to your pack, how about adopting a pet? By doing so, you will not only feel immense satisfaction but

also help the animal to have a better life.

Here are six more reasons that invite you to consider adopting your next best friend: 1. YOU SAVE A LIFE. Many people abandon their pets on the street while others give them to shelters.

Due to the lack of space in these places, in many cases, the animals are slaughtered.

Those who end up on the street may die of hunger, run over, abused, or sick.

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2. THEY MAKE YOUR COMPANY. Having a pet will make you never feel alone. With a pet, you can play, exercise, and even they will be your cloth of tears in those gray days. They are faithful companions, especially dogs.

3. THEY KEEP YOU ACTIVE. Spend fifteen minutes walking the dog or playing with the cat is an excellent way to exercise, strengthen the bond with your pet

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and, also, in the case of dogs, exposes you to socialize with other people.

4. YOU GIVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO OTHERS. By adopting, you not only illuminate the life of an animal, but you also help to release a space in a shelter, which allows rescue more abandoned animals to their fate.

5. THEY HELP YOU GET DISTRACTED. Spending time with your

going through an emotionally difficult time. Petting your pet will free you from the stress of the moment and reduce your blood pressure.

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6. THEY GIVE YOU UNCONDITIONAL LOVE. Whatever happens, your pet will always be available to love you and will be the first to be happy when you get home. The love that animals provide is so pure that you will only want to have it always close.

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RICH LOPEZ

the clay: it’s in my hands… but I can’t force it, or I’ll destroy it. I had to learn to work slowly and use my very life as the persuasive proof that I had changed. I tell people that I don’t mold the clay into shape…I persuade it.”

Lopez had gotten financial support from his rightly-skeptical wife...but little else. “I began to feel as if I was going to crumble, feeling like I would never be the artist I wanted to be... feeling that I had failed. I began to cry, right there at a show, at my booth, surrounded by all the other vendors. I just started to cry, and I felt disgusted.”

“I don’t know why I said it, but I looked up, and I said, “God, if you told me the truth, I want to make $376 today. I still have no idea why I picked that number…it was crazy: the most I’d ever made at a show was 75 bucks. But I just sat there angry, disgusted…and crying.”

Enter angels numbers 2 and 3.

In Rich Lopez’s world, angels look just like ordinary folks… and two of them approached his booth that day.

“They were an ordinary-looking couple, and she said to me “why are you crying? “I looked up, aggravated and said, “Don’t worry about it.” She said, “I’d like to buy that pieceit’s beautiful. And I’d like that piece.” They were 40 or 50-dollar pieces!!!”.”..and I’d like that piece as well.”

When the woman was finished, the husband spoke up. I was in shock.

The husband said, “Honey if you’re done, I’d like to get one or two pieces.”

I couldn’t speak. As I was totaling everything up, she said, “Will you take a check?” “I just looked up, tears in my eyes and said, “Are you angels?

“They both smiled. I said, “You’re angels! “She said no, we’re not…but you’ll

be fine.” When I totaled it up, it came to $375. When she handed me the check I was shaking and crying, and I just said, “Thank you, thank you, over and over again. They waved goodbye, and as my wife came back to my booth, she said, “Who are they?

“They were angels,” I said.

My wife looked at me as if I was back on the stuff, then she looked at the check and said, “They spent $376?

“What? What?,” I said. I looked at the check: the woman had made a mistake and had written out the check for $376.

When I told my wife what it happened, we were both in shock. Every time we looked at the check, we just shook our heads. Neither of us wanted even to cash the check. We finally cashed it after almost a year.

My wife began to believe in me then.” Lopez says with a broad smile.

As if all this wasn’t enough to convince Lo-

pez’s wife and even the most hardened skeptic… there’s the dream. “I was feeling frustrated because my artistry seemed to be stalled, after such a rocket of a beginning…and NAME NAME NAME OF NAME NAME NAME said, “This is California. There are a thousand guys doing pretty bowls. Claremont is filled with people who have style. You have to find your own niche.” That’s when I had the dream. I saw myself hovering over baskets, with a unique tool. It was a tool that’s not made for the trade. I immediately woke up, took a steak knife, ran to my grinding wheel…and fashioned the tool that I use to make the striations in the clay that mimic a woven basket. It came to me in a dream.”

After that, things moved quickly for Lopez, a onetime student at Mount San Jacinto and Chaffee Colleges. Lopez had his work featured at many excit-

ing venues including the Western Science Center in Hemet and many homes and galleries around the country. His artwork now fetches as much as $2000 for one of his signature ceramic basket that looks remarkably like a woven basket. “I am half Indian, and I spent over a year on the reservation learning the art of basket weaving.

It’s those ceramic “woven” baskets that were featured in my first major show at AMOCA.” AMOCA-The American Museum Of Ceramic Arts in Pomona is the premier ceramics gallery west of the Mississippi and home to some of the country’s most exceptional ceramics exhibits.

Lopez may have been one of the first ceramicists to have a show of his own, but it was the second time he had visited AMOCA. “When I walked in, I began to cry. Everything looked exactly as I remembered it in my visit with the angel. I knew the walls…the floors, the steps, the furniture. I had been there before.”

Looking at the peaceful, vibrant, contemplative, honest artwork rich Lopez has created in the 17 years since his epiphany, one would never realize the hurt, the pain and the tragedy and triumph behind each piece. And for Lopez, that’s just as well.

“I sit at the wheel for hours on end, and I tell the clay my story. It answers back…and I give thanks. When people see my work, they see a bit of me in every piece. I want them to see a part of themselves too: the best part. My world is now filled with art and with peace.”

And when you’re near Rich Lopez, in his studio, with his art, it is his world, all you can do is sit back and stare...and wonder at its beauty.

I‘ve heard the stories boys tell when they come back from reform school.

Well, let me tell you something. Pruntytown ain’t no picnic. It’s a prison for bad boys and if you keep up the way you’re goin’ you’ll end up there and I can promise one thing. You ain’t gonna like it.”

He paused long enough to get his breath, then continued. “If it wasn’t for your hard working mother, who really cares about you, I’d honor your desire.

She assures me that you are not really a bad boy, but all

mothers tell me that. Nevertheless I don’t want to waste a young life if I don’t have to. So here’s what I’m going to do. I’m placing you on one year’s juvenile probation. You know what that means?”

“No, sir,” I said, my voice trembling so that I barely got the words out.

“It means that you will be assigned a probation officer. You will report to him once a month and give a full account in writing of all your activities for that month. You mess up, and I’ll ship you off to

reform school for a long time. What your mother says won’t matter anymore because you will have disrespected her as well as this court. You understand that?”

“Yes, sir,” I mumbled.

“Court will be in recess for five minutes.”

We never waited for him to hear Junior’s case.

Even though our mothers warned us not to see each other, I caught up with Junior at the Custer theater the next Saturday.

“You got off easy,” he said. “That sucker gave

me two years probation. I have to report once a week.

Did you find out who you have to report to?”

“No. Mom says they’ll notify her. How about you?”

“Not yet. My mother made me get down on my knees and pray to God for forgiveness. Said I’d likely end up in prison someday.”

Junior and me drifted apart, but his mother was right. When he was eighteen years old, he robbed up a filling station at gunpoint and took a lot

of money. One of the gas jockeys recognized him, and just as his mother predicted he ended up in the West Virginia State Penitentiary at Moundsville for ten years. By the time he got out, I was an airman in the South Pacific fighting for Uncle Sam. After the war I moved away from Charleston and never heard anything about Junior Adams again.

My days of juvenile crime did not end in Judge Robinson’s courtroom.

There were other episodes to come.

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that he had needed to help keep his then-400 pound frame going.

“I woke up, and I felt fine.

I was amazed.”

Lopez’s wife was not so amazed.

“As soon as my wife came home that day I said honey I’m done: I’ll never touch another drug or drink. “My wife and kids had heard that so many times, she laughed in my face.

The drugs and alcohol stopped immediately.

The need for psychotropic drugs ended two years ago.

The worst-case that many people, including many of his doctors, had ever seen is now alcohol, drug… and medication free. He’s also down more than 200 pounds.

“It started...my comeback, the minute I sat down at the wheel. To me, the wheel is life itself, playing out in front of me.”

That night Lopez sat at the wheel hour after hour “throwing” a total of 200 pounds of clay. When he was finished, at nearly four in the morning, he had made figurines, bowls, pots and dishes. I looked at my wife and said, “Honey, you bought me a wheel… Now you have to buy me a kiln.”

Lopez had somehow managed to learn his craft through every gin and drug-soaked meeting with many ceramic masters.

“Somehow, I retained it all, and never forgot a thing.

Within months, I was selling my art at the “Village Fest” in Palm Springs. Still, Lopez’s wife and children were skeptical. The weight of years of broken promises, broken pottery, shattered hopes and dreams littered the floor of Lopez’s life like bits of clay thrown from his potter’s wheel.

“I learned that life is like

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making it from my seat to the front of the court.

After delivering his hell, fire and brimstone speech about hoodlum kids running loose in the streets, he started in on me personally.

“Young man, you think you’re so smart. What you are is a smart-assed, snotnosed kid who thinks he’s bad. Oh yes, I know all about you and your kind.

You’d like to go to Pruntytown.

THE SANCTUARY: People can visit Lopez’s place and appreciate / buy his pieces. | Photo by Mark Lentine

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Your Aries leadership qualities can help bring order out of all that confusion, whether it’s on the job or in the home.

But be careful to guide, not goad, others into following you.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Applying a more personal view to a job linked issue could help provide better insight into those persistent problems. Use your keen Taurean logic to cut through the double-talk.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Taking some time off could be the best way to get through that seemingly endless round of demands. You’ll return refreshed and ready to tackle things from a new perspective.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Restoring a sagging professional relationship takes a lot of effort. By all means, state your position. But also make sure you pay close attention to the other person’s point of view.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) A hot prospect intrigues the Big Cat, who is always on the prowl for a promising investment. But be careful that this “promise” has a chance of being kept. Check it out more carefully.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A friend could use some of your compassion and concern. If he or she doesn’t ask for help, be sure you step up and make the first move. Also, check out a new career possibility.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) You might have difficulty getting your opinions heard because of all the noise being made by the other side. But hang in there. Others should line up with you

once they learn the facts.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Offering to help a colleague is commendable. But before you commit your time and effort, check to see if that person’s situation is all that he or she has led you to believe it is.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) You soon should be seeing positive results from your recent efforts on behalf of a family member. On another matter, check that you have all the facts regarding a job assignment.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Your aspects favor closer family relationships this week. Take time for visits, whether in person, by phone, by mail or in cyberspace. Let them know how important they are to you.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A missed opportunity isn’t always a negative. Maybe your instincts are telling you not to rush into something you “thought” was worthwhile. Make time for family this weekend.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Your sense of humor helps you get through a tricky situation. But some stick-in-the-muds might not be so willing to make the changes that you and others agree are necessary.

BORN THIS WEEK: You have a gift for making everyone you know — or even just met — feel important and welcome in your life. © 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.

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