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Here we are almost halfway through 2022. Do the days seem to go by faster as we get older? June is the time of year when the temperatures rise, and our pool becomes a valuable asset. This month we recognize our newest holiday, Juneteenth. On June 19,1865, Major General Gordan Granger led a force of soldiers to Galveston, Texas, to declare: The war was over, the Union had won, and it now had the manpower to enforce the end of slavery. General Order No. 3 was read, announcing that all slaves were free. Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation (1863) and the 13th Amendment (ratified in 1865) also ended slavery. The term, Juneteenth, began being used, which combines June and the nineteenth. When the Civil War began, more than four million people (nearly all of them of African descent) were enslaved in 15 southern and border states. Last year Congress voted to establish Juneteenth as a federal holiday. It is noteworthy, with all our recent political bickering, that the vote was unanimous in the Senate, and 415-14 in the House of Representatives. We also celebrate Father's Day this month. Although Mother's Day was made official in 1914, Father's Day was not immediately accepted when it was proposed in the early 1900s. Two economic events eventually pushed Father's Day forward: 1. The Great Depression. With so many people pinching pennies, the economy needed reasons for people to spend money. Father's Day was promoted as a way to get dad the necktie or a pair of socks. 2. World War II. Men were on the front lines. This was a way to support and show appreciation for dads. Finally, in 1972, the third Sunday in June was declared a day to recognize and honor the role of fathers in society. It's important to provide our community with a measure of continuity as your Board evolves in future years. Our Annual Election is over, and we welcome Mary Reyna as our newest Board member. Thank you to Bobbie Davis, Pam Hayter, and Eileen Smith for their willingness to run for the Board. After serving on the Board since 2012, Greg Rockvam has passed the baton. Greg is another example of the special people who have given their time and energy to make Four Seasons a great place to live. We are grateful for all he has done. As we look ahead to the second half of 2022, our goals will focus on: 1. Keeping us safe. An example is utilizing our roving patrol efficiently. 2. Maintaining high standards regarding the physical beauty of our community. 3. Addressing financial/budget challenges. One example: we will work with the Facilities Committee to implement a maintenance schedule for our streets. "The best way to predict the future is to create it." Abraham Lincoln. Message from the Board of Directors 2 | Four Seasons Hemet Herald | JUNE 2022 | Sincerely, and on behalf of your Board of Directors, Barbra Balser, Cliff Post, Tony Criscenti, Roxy Snider, Fred Kydd, and Mary Reyna Jim Crase President