Rusty Strait

All was calm; all was bright until Jackie Peterson nominated Joe Males for Mayor, quickly seconded by current Mayor Lilienthal. The vote was called and Linda Krupa was first to vote “no,” then Karlee Meyer voted “no.” Joe, Jackie and Malcolm voted “yes” and then Joe was declared the new Mayor.

This past week American Legion Post 53 in Hemet celebrated its annual toy distribution to the children of veterans and their families. The lunch had everything you could desire in a holiday feast, especially for mid-day.

The San Jacinto City Council never ceases to amaze us with its smooth meetings. They always perform as though they are catching the next jet to Paris and are running late. I’m surprised they don’t ice skate through their sessions. After opening with the routine duties, they got down to business Tuesday Night.

The American Legion is one of, if not the largest, Veterans organizations in America. It received a congressional charter in 1919 and has diligently served American military veterans ever since.

Jobs, jobs, jobs. Signs are up in stores and other business windows all over the country. Go online and there are thousands of jobs in every category under the sun. So why is it that when you submit dozens of requests for applications (and you submit them), you aren’t getting hired, despite the fact that you are more than just qualified? Your resume would make any employer delighted to bring you aboard.