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Thursday, October 26, 2017 VOL XVI EDITION 43 www.thevalleychronicle.com 75 cents (including tax) Task force cites Hemet massage parlors for code violations Some massage parlors advertise illicit activities on paid websites ■ RUSTY STRAIT SENIOR REPORTER On Friday, Oct. 20, a representa- tive from The Valley Chronicle was invited to ride along with a Photo by Mary Ann Morris/The Valley Chronicle task force that included Hemet’s Hemet Mayor Linda Krupa spoke at Code Enforcement Department, a town hall meeting on Saturday at Hemet Police Department (HPD) Panorama Village in Hemet. Topics members and other enforcement of discussion included marijuana agencies that, due to the nature ordinances, traffic, speed bumps and of their involvement, cannot be homeless relocation. revealed at this time. Lt. Glen Brock, HPD’s public in- Mayor Krupa formation officer, introduced the newspaper representative to the announces City group in a squad room at 8:30 a.m. The morning’s target was a se- Council to revisit ries of massage parlors in Hemet suspected of possible prostitution marijuana taking place on the premises, hu- man trafficking and code viola- Photo by Rusty Strait/The Valley Chronicle ordinance tions. While no arrests were made Code enforcement and HPD officials entered Super Massage on Oct. 20 to inspect for code violations and suspected human trafficking. regarding the alleged prostitution and sex trafficking, the inspected made for prostitution or human the inspections,” said Brock, after Hemet Valley Massage Therapy, Town hall meeting parlors received a total of 44 cita- trafficking, there were no incidents the inspections concluded. 540 N. San Jacinto St.; Grace Health tions for code violations. of prostitution or evidence of hu- The establishments entered, at Panorama Village “Not only were there no arrests man trafficking discovered during in order of raid, were as follows: 4SEE MASSAGE ON A-3 provides answers ■ RUSTY STRAIT Hemet goes live with SENIOR REPORTER expedited CCW program On Saturday, a town hall meeting was held in the auditorium of Pan- Public/private partnership expects to reduce orama Village in Hemet. Hemet Mayor Linda Krupa both moderated application processing time and answered questions posed by a room filled with taxpayers anxious Concealed Weapon License pro- to have their worries addressed. gram to the Hemet City Council Mayor Krupa brought along Lt. at the Oct. 24 meeting for review Glen Brock, head of the Hemet and comment. After answering Police Department’s Traffic Bureau several questions, Brown an- Photo courtesy of Soboba Band Luiseño Indians and recently-appointed public infor- nounced that the program would Rose Salgado, front row center, is joined by her family to celebrate receiving the Boy Scouts of mation officer for the department. “go live” the following day. America 2017 Distinguished Citizen Award on Oct. 19. Councilman Andrew Kotyuk repre- According to Lt. Glen Brock, sented San Jacinto. He spoke about HPD’s public information of- Community benefactor Rose Salgado the Mid-County Parkway and other ficer, the department began to transportation issues. There will be examine the feasibility of offer- honored by Boy Scouts of America another story on that. (For clarity, LK ing an expedited CCW licensing is Mayor Krupa. GB is Lt. Brock.) program to Hemet residents in ■ MIKE HILES She doesn’t get involved for the But first to the mayor and police File Photo mid-2017. CONTRIBUTED recognition or accolades, but she lieutenant’s responses on behalf of Hemet Police Chief Dave Brown out- “Previously, Hemet residents has received many over the years the city of Hemet: lined the city’s new expedited process interested in obtaining a CCW Rose Salgado has always worked due to her successful and countless for a carry concealed weapon program license were referred to the Riv- hard to make things better for contributions. Salgado has twice Question 1: A four way stop sign at the Oct. 24 City Council meeting. erside County Sheriff’s Depart- those around her. Whether it is received the ‘Woman of the Year’ is needed for safety at Mayberry The program went live Oct. 25. ment through a joint agreement her fellow tribal members at the Award from the Hemet/San Jacinto and Palm, a very dangerous cor- between the chief of police and Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians Chamber of Commerce. Her latest ner. Years of complaints to the city ■ mARY ANN MORRIS the sheriff,” said Brock in a news reservation or those who live in the honor was bestowed by the Boy have accomplished nothing for our EDITOR release. “While examining the surrounding communities of San Scouts of America – 3 Peaks Dis- residents. When will the city act? feasibility of offering a CCW Jacinto and Hemet, Salgado has trict when she was presented the GB Answer: Stop sign requests Hemet Police Chief Dave Brown been part of many organizations presented an Expedited Carry 4SEE CCW ON A-2 that benefit others. 4SEE SALGADO ON A-3 4SEE KRUPA ON A-3 Hemet students come together to help Houston storm victims JROTC instructor hauls 2,500 pounds of donations to Texas ■ CHRONICLE NEWS in Houston, and now, a student at SERVICE West Valley High School has or- ganized a project to help donate Hemet Unified School District has supplies to James Madison High some great students. School there. It seems that every time there is Andrew Weishaar is a senior at a tragedy or crisis, HUSD students West Valley. He is a good student, Some 2,500 pounds of goods destined for step forward and create fundraisers plays football, and is second in storm victims in Houston were driven to Texas. to help those who have suffered. command for the school’s JROTC During the aftermath of Hurricane program. After watching the news, teacher Alfonza Walton to ask what Harvey, it was no different. Last Andrew came to school the next people could do to help residents month students at Jacob Wiens morning and approached Chief wrote handmade cards for students Warrant Officer and Naval Science 4SEE HOUSTON ON A-2 A2 NEWS October 26- November 1, 2017 www.thevalleychronicle.com Lamb Canyon blaze battled Hospital and city officials meet foreign by more than 200 firefighters diplomat at Chaudhuri reception ■ mARY ANN MORRIS EDITOR ore than 200 firefight- ers were t a s k e d Mwith extinguishing the Extension Fire, which broke out mid-morn- ing on Monday, Oct. 23 on Lamb Canyon Road north of Gilman Springs Road in Gilman Springs. Photos courtesy of Don and Malea Ortloff / Hemet News The first arriving en- Fire spreads through 50 acres of wildland on Oct. 23 in Lamb Canyon. gine company reported a wildland fire approxi- Hemet and San Jacinto city officials as well as elected county and state lawmakers mately two acres in size joined Hemet Valley Medical Center physicians as guests of Dr. and Mrs. Kali Chaud- burning at a moderate huri Oct. 17 at a dinner reception that the chairman of Physicians for Healthy Hospi- rate of spread on the tals and his wife hosted in their Hemet home for the Finance Minister of Bangladesh, north and south side the Honorable Abul Maal Muhith. Muhith, a renowned economist, diplomat, and of Lamb Canyon Road. freedom fighter visiting the U.S. from Bangladesh has served in a number of govern- The winds were blow- ing at approximately 40 ment positions prior to his appointment as Minister of Finance in 2009. He delivered knots. Victory Ranch an inspirational talk to approximately 200 guests before being presented with numer- Baptist Camp on Gil- ous plaques and bouquets by local officials and the Hemet Chamber of Commerce. man Springs Road had requested structural support to protect their HOUSTON property and livestock from the flames. FROM PAGE A1 Multiple ground and Fifty acres of brush and vegetation were charred Oct. 23 in the hillsides air resources were de- off Lamb Canyon Road. in Houston. By third period, ployed, including a total Andrew came up with the of 214 firefighters, three idea of collecting donations helicopters, 16 engine for small children to help companies, four over- parents take care of their kids. head personnel, four air After discussing the idea with tankers, eight fire crews, Principal Dr. Janice Jones, two water tenders, three more people began to get bulldozers and a heli- involved and the idea gained tender. The agencies momentum. Donna Parker, that responded to this West Valley’s AVID teacher, fire include American used her AVID connections Medical Response, Cal to adopt a high school in Photos courtesy HUSD Fire / Riverside County Houston - James Madison Lt. Bryon Connors of James Madison High School, Houston, and Chief Ed Aguiar, Fire, California Highway High School, where students West Valley High, Hemet. Patrol, the Department could send donations. of Fish and Wildlife, and Andrew and the West Val- Andrew Weishaar ex- a way to pay homage to those the Riverside County Fire Smoke was seen for miles as more than 200 firefighters battled the ley team spent nearly a month pressed thanks to his fellow who have given their lives for Department, according Extension Fire on Oct. 23. collecting various items for cadets, AVID students, and our nation. They are asking to a news release. victims of Hurricane Harvey. others throughout the school the community to come to As of Monday evening, After all was said and done, who donated to the cause. “We the ceremony and bring old the fire was 100 percent 2,500 pounds of donations aren’t just a school; we are a American flags that are no contained and the blaze were sent to James Madison family - a nation,” he said.

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