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Section Volume 15, Issue 21
The trail of the Eagle Scout; Daniel Hotchkiss
First annual Car Show & Sock Hop fundraiser this weekend Kim Harris Managing Editor “Bring the love of your life and your wife,” is the tagline for the first annual Anza Car Show and Sock Hop “Rust & Shine,” scheduled for Saturday, May 30. see page A-3
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Measure to support “Made in America” labeling in California passes State Assembly SACRAMENTO - Assemblyman Brian Jones’ (R-Santee) legislation to conform California law to the federal “Made in America” standard, which is used by every other state in the country, passed the Assembly Floor earlier this week.
Daniel Hotchkiss’ Eagle project was a joint effort. Pictured here are Daniel and his helpers. L to R: Dan Gilmore, Andrew Hotchkiss, Scott Schultz, Mason Gilmore, Daniel Hotchkiss, Bryan Lopez, Richard Hotchkiss, and Michael Gilmore. Jodi Thomas photo
Jodi Thomas Anza Area Manager
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From the Heart honors moms Jodi Thomas Area Manager On Saturday, May 16, From the Heart Women’s ministries (FTH) honored moms at a special luncheon in their honor held at Valley Gospel Chapel.
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One of the things I most treasure about this job is following the valley’s young people through the passage of youth. Daniel Hotchkiss is one of those young people. Through years of following Boy Scout Troop 391, of which his dad Richard Hotchkiss is the founder and leader, I have watched Daniel
grow from a boy into a young man ready to embark on his own journey into adulthood. His achievement to the rank of Eagle Scout brings him one step closer. It is a monumental task – one that requires forethought and leadership skills. It is a valuable learning process. On May 9, Daniel, as well and his other troop mates’ accomplishments were honored in a pinning and badge ceremony at the Mor-
mon Church where they meet. The event ended with Daniel’s Eagle Scout ceremony. He was highly spoken of by mentor Dan Gilmore, Norman Faleono and others. The following is the speech given by Norman Faleono “Trail to Eagle and The Meaning of the Eagle Scout” in honor of Daniel Hotchkiss. “Each morning from Monday to Friday, I drive by Chapman Rd
and see a huge sign in front of a church proudly informing the community of its name, schedule and service. The good news is the sign looks as if it was constructed by a professional sign company. Joyous to say this sign was the project of our recipient today, who we honor, Daniel Hotchkiss, who chose this to be his final project on his trail to
see SCOUT, page A-4
Cahuilla Lighthouse Ministries celebrates its 13th Anniversary Jodi Thomas Anza Area Manager Cahuilla Lighthouse Ministries celebrated its 13th Anniversary this May. The group regularly meets in the Cahuilla Tribal Hall on the first Saturday of each month. At each meeting it is a time of fellowship which is open to all; a complimentary breakfast is served at 10 am and soon after special messages are shared and sometimes there is worship in song. Founder Nella Heredia and her daughters head up the ministry. It was Nella’s oldest daughter Theresa and her daughter Erica who spoke on this special day. Erica shared as she puts it, “One of my life’s many testimonies. It is really about how God’s faithfulness is always in your life, even when you don’t expect it or are looking for it.” Erica was referring to the three little blessings in her life, her adopted sons, who each came
see LIGHTHOUSE, page A-7
Special speaker Erica Schenk shares her views on ‘Faith and Family’ in honor of the Lighthouse’s 13th Anniversary. From l to r: Grandmother Nella Heredia, Mom Theresa Helms, Husband Michael Schenk Jodi Thomas photo holding sons Hunter and Joseph, Special Speaker Erica Schenk and baby Romeo.
Owlets’ Passage, the end of my story Kathie Beale Writer There is nothing more satisfying than watching nature. My experience with these owls has been the most gratifying adventure. My life revolved around these owls – every day looking, watching and photographing these magnificent creatures. Now I feel a big loss. Empty nest syndrome I think is what it is called. I thought they would be around more but I was These are photos of my owlets and their parents’ journey Kathie Beale photo
mistaken. They will stay all summer but not like they were when they were young and I could see them in their nesting tree. My little owls are grown into fledglings and even though they are in my yard they are hard to find. I do hear them screech at night to let their parents know where they are. Daytime is a different matter; our big trees help them hide. I have written a little poem of my feelings of my extended owl family:
see OWLETS, page A-5