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Thursday, April 4, 2019 VOL XVIII EDITION 14 75 cents (including tax) Dignitaries get first look at Event Center Community leaders gather to celebrate Soboba venue ■ By MIKE HILES man Scott Cozart who said CONTRIBUTED it doesn’t feel like it was 25 years in the making since On the heels of the tribal he could recall being a bingo members’ grand opening caller at the first bingo hall celebration of the Soboba just down the road from the Casino Resort at the facility’s new building. Event Center, Soboba Band Sergeant-at-Arms Rose of Luiseño Indians invited Salgado said she was excited dignitaries to have a look at because everyone in the audi- what promises to be a hub ence was excited and eagerly of the community for a long talking about the possibility time to come. of different events that could The Event Center was once be held there. again filled with hundreds of Vice Chairman Isaiah Viv- guests on March 26 as the anco said when the invitations tribe welcomed leaders from went out to the dignitaries the other tribes, local politicians, response was overwhelming. education frontrunners and He introduced a heritage Photo by Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians business owners. video that showcased some A ribbon cutting ceremony highlighted the Dignitaries’ Grand Opening Celebration on March 26 at the Soboba Casino Resort Event Center. The evening began with of the tribe’s biggest hurdles opening remarks from mem- and greatest accomplishments der in 1883. Michael Castello, introduced proclamation, resolution or Congressman Raul Ruiz bers of the Soboba Tribal even before being officially Soboba’s Tribal Adminis- about a dozen dignitaries who other form of recognition of Council including Chair- established by executive or- trator and MC for the night, presented the tribe with a their grand opening. 4SEE SOBOBA ON A-2 SJHS hosts CHP presentation on drunk driving

■ San Jacinto Unified at 10 a.m. on the school campus School District located at 500 Idyllwild Drive in Contributed San Jacinto. Tomorrow on Friday, April 5, an assembly with junior On Thursday, April 4, the California and senior students will be held in Highway Patrol in conjunction with the school gym beginning at 9 a.m. San Jacinto High School and sev- The two-day program involves eral other local agencies presented an event called “Every 15 Minutes” 4SEE SJHS ON A-8 Chris Smith / The Valley Chronicle John Eric as thrills country western fans at HHT John Eric, who looks and sounds like George Strait, thrilled country western fans Friday, March 29, when his Troubadour Experience graced the stage of the Hemet Historic Theatre. The show was an extra performance in the theatre’s ongoing Tribute Mania series yet packed the house. Carrying on in true George Strait tradition, the Troubadour Experience honors country music’s most legendary performer, George Strait, whose 32-year career resulted in 60 number 1 hits, more than any other artist in any genre. The visiting group delighted the audience with an authentic-sounding performance of George Strait’s hits including “Fool Hearted Memory,” “All My Exes Live In Texas,” “,” “The Chair,” “Here For A Good Time,” and many more. Pedal-steel guitar player Mike G. Smith from Nashville, Tenn., helped give the band its authentic sound. Eric posed for photos with patrons

Courtesy of the San Jacinto Unified School District after the show. Next up for the Hemet Theatre is Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons tribute Saturday, April 6. The SJHS ‘Every 15 Minutes’ Event mock funeral conducted in 2016. Wanted: Sports Writer/Editor

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