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The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Brawley awarded the 2021 Branding Iron Award at the Stockmen's Club Friday, Sept. 24, to a rural family medicine physician whose treatment of COVID-19 patients during the pandemic was recognized in the nation and internationally. Larry Fleming, a local farmer, introduced the 2021 Branding Iron Award recipient, Dr. George Fareed, M.D. Somewhere midway through the 20-minute introduction, he called out Dr. Fareed who approached Fleming at the podium and then asked his colleague and fellow family physician, Brian Tyson, M.D., to approach the stage. Fleming just smiled at his friend, Dr. Fareed, telling him not to jump ahead of his introductory speech. The audience was appreciative when both doctors, Fareed and Tyson congratulated each other at the front stage — and with the Branding Iron Award plaque — posed for photographers. CREDITS • Dr. Fareed awarded Branding Iron Story: Written by Joselito N. Villero, Courtesy graphics of Joselito N. Villero. https://bit.ly/3AQ4xv7 – www.thedesertreview.com www.youtube.com/c/thedesertreview instagram.com/thedesertreview twitter.com/desertreview Video editing by Alexis Soto

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The Imperial County Agricultural Commissioner, Carlos Ortiz, recently released the Imperial County Agricultural Crop & Livestock Report that ranked Imperial County in the top 10 of 58 counties in California of the leading agricultural producers in 2019. The top 10 commodities in 2020 were cattle, alfalfa hay, leaf lettuce, sweet corn, Bermuda grass, Romaine lettuce, carrots, sugar beets, head lettuce, and broccoli. The Desert Review sought the help of the Imperial County Farm Bureau in reaching local farmers. As a result, farmers were interviewed in four areas of the top 10 agriculture commodities in Imperial County. Blake Plourd and his father, Jeff Plourd, of El Toro Land & Cattle, talked about the cattle industry at the feed yard in Heber. Pat Dockstader, P&T Enterprises in Calipatria, showcased the hay industry. Larry Cox of Lawrence Cox Ranches in Brawley, talked about the lettuce off-season at press time. Ryan Mamer, of Five Crowns Marketing, provided a tour of the newly planted sweet corn seeds at a field north of Brawley. – CREDITS All stories written by Joselito N. Villero All photography and video footage captured by Joselito N. Villero – www.thedesertreview.com www.youtube.com/c/thedesertreview instagram.com/thedesertreview twitter.com/desertreview Video editing by Alexis Soto

Brawley Wildcats have another successful win in front of home town fans on a Saturday Night Lights game.

Locals payed tribute to those who died in America's worst terrorist attack and to those who bravely fought back September 11, 2001. El Centro Regional Medical Center held a remembrance ceremony with El Centro’s fire and police departments, hospital staff, local Veterans Affairs Office, and the community. Imperial Valley College held its Patriot Day 20th anniversary commemoration with military Veterans, active military personnel, elected officials, community college educators, and guests. The Imperial County Fairgrounds held the 8th Annual Imperial Valley 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb to honor not only the 343 fallen firefighters but also the 60 law enforcement officers and 10 emergency medical services personnel who also lost their lives. CREDITS • ECRMC Story: Written by Roman Flores, Courtesy graphics of ECRMC. https://bit.ly/396EO5l • IVC Story: Written by Joselito N. Villero, Courtesy graphics of Joselito N. Villero. https://bit.ly/3AbM77D • Stair Climb Story: Written by Roman Flores, Courtesy graphics of Joselito N. Villero. https://bit.ly/3linuQs – ARTICLES IN THE TICKER • Storm Restoration: https://bit.ly/3CddzTf • Migrants Rescue: https://bit.ly/3Eicqf3 • Mexican Citizen Dies: https://bit.ly/3lpqY3R • Pioneers Park Museum: https://bit.ly/3ze9gVT – www.thedesertreview.com www.youtube.com/c/thedesertreview instagram.com/thedesertreview twitter.com/desertreview Video editing by Alexis Soto

Exciting Wildcat football as the Brawley Varsity takes on the Cibola Raiders.

This week in the Imperial Valley: • 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Committee looks for more participants for the 20th anniversary • Camarena Memorial Library receives shelf of new and diverse titles • A Central Union High School student was detained after an alleged gun threat – To register a Stair Climber click in this link: https://nfff.akaraisin.com/ui/imperial/pledge/registration/start – CREDITS • 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Committee looks for more participants for 20th anniversary: Written by Roman Flores, Courtesy graphics of IVMSC Committee and USBP. https://bit.ly/3yWv7kk • Camarena Memorial Library receives shelf of new, diverse titles: Written by Kayla Kirby, Courtesy graphics of Camarena Memorial Library's Facebook Page. https://bit.ly/3nf4JQB • CUHS student detained after alleged gun threat: Written by Alexis Soto, Courtesy graphics of Google Images. https://bit.ly/3hdnEaG • Video production by Alexis Soto – ARTICLES IN THE TICKER • T.H.A.T. Club: https://bit.ly/3hbh04D • Homeless Day Center: https://bit.ly/3zY9kds • De Anza Magnet School: https://bit.ly/3jU0dFa • Smuggler’s assault: https://bit.ly/38S1EgY – www.thedesertreview.com www.youtube.com/c/thedesertreview instagram.com/thedesertreview twitter.com/desertreview

For the fourth consecutive week (one scrimmage and three games) the Brawley Union High School varsity football team was on a charter bus heading north as the Indio High School Rajahs hosted the Wildcats in Riverside County. Both teams entered the contest 0-2 and Brawley emerged with a check mark in the win column, 48-13. https://www.thedesertreview.com/sports/wildcats-tear-up-the-field-with-lop-sided-win/article_2f51bf58-0f38-11ec-9a04-2f96ba6d19ef.html

THIS WEEK IN THE IMPERIAL VALLEY: - IMPERIAL DEFEATS THE CIBOLA RAIDERS IN FIRST HOME GAME OF THE SEASON - WILDCATS TEAR UP THE FIELD AGAINST INDIO - CALEXICO BULLDOGS SLAM THE CALIPATRIA HORNETS

Connection Cafe is located on 450 South Waterman Avenue and is hidden around the corner connected to the First Christian Church. Connection Cafe is an extension of First Christian Church and first opened five years ago when the church’sformer youth pastor, Osvaldo Ortiz, wanted to combine his passion for coffee with his love for the church. Jordan Cochran has been at Connection for four years when he first started out as a volunteer and then became the assistant manager. He said it was the pastor’s idea to start the Connection Cafe ministry when he realized it could be used as an outlet to invite new people to the Church. “It’s a good way to bring people in and have a conversation. So as our pastor likes to put it — we bring people in here to have conversations over coffee that would never come through the doors of the church,” said Cochran. Cochran said the staff at Connection are church members and is entirely volunteer based. Their cafe is donations-based and uses the proceeds to enhance the coffee shop. Some of the revenue is used to support other ministries with the church, including sending youth students to summer camp.

Brawley Wildcats traveled to Valley Center to take on the Jaguars.

This week in the Imperial Valley: • Brawley Wildcats bing home a loss • Vikings take down the Eagles • Spartans are contained by Mt. Carmel • Palo Verde runs over the Calexico Bulldogs – To read more about these stories visit: thedesertreview.com/sports Don't forget to follow The Desert Review's social media accounts Instagram, YouTube, Facebook: @thedesertreview – Video editor: Alexis Soto Courtesy footage of Javier Guerrero, Kalin Turner, Ernest Ramos, and Yisel Arias

Imperial County Public Health Officer Dr. Stephen Munday reminded the community in a joint press conference with Pioneers Memorial Hospital and El Centro Regional Medical Center that Imperial County schools do not have the authority to opt-out of the mask mandate. The Imperial County Health Officer issued a universal indoor masking order, requiring the use of face coverings regardless of vaccine status. The goal of the order is to protect the community and local healthcare system from a major resurgence of COVID-19 cases and to allow businesses and services in Imperial County to remain open, according to the ICPHD statement.

This week in the Imperial Valley: a dusty night leaves damages throughout the valley, extreme water run helps homeless beat the heat, the Grocery Outlet opens in El Centro, and Best S.T.E.P. Forward hosts a Soap Box Derby. – Footage: Katherine Ramos, Roman Flores Speaker: Alexis Soto Video Editor: Alexis Soto thedesertreview.com

Meet The Chosen's "Andrew," actor Noah James, as he speaks to The Desert Review about his life, how he got casted, how viewers relate to people in the Bible through the TV show, character dramatic turns, behind the scenes musings, and his other upcoming projects. "These are real people going through the things that we, in some ways, go through now even thought it was 2,000 years ago." - Noah James – Look for the upcoming projects of Noah James – such as the upcoming Netflix holiday movie "City Lights," audiobooks and more – on his website noahjamesprojects.com, or his Instagram at james_noahjames. Search for “The Chosen app” on iOS (for Apple devices), or Google Play (for Android devices), or other streaming devices to find free episodes and extras of The Chosen television series. – All Video Footage and Photos Courtesy of The Chosen, Noah James, and Bensky Entertainment Actor/Character Sheet provided by Adalyn Yancey/@come.and.meme on Instagram – The Desert Review Imperial Valley news that matters to you Brawley, California thedesertreview.com (760) 351-0100 editor@thedesertreview.com Reporter: Roman Flores Multimedia Editor/Designer: Laura Agüero

The Chosen Executive Producer Derral Eves speaks to The Desert Review on the television show, its draw, mission, existence outside of Hollywood influence, and its worldwide growth. "We found that if someone started The Chosen, you give it two episodes, (then) you pretty much have an 87.6 percent chance of binge watching it just because everybody does." - Derral Eves – Find Derral Eves and a plethora of his videos can be found on his YouTube channel at Derral Eves - YouTube or on his website at derraleves.com. Search for “The Chosen app” on iOS (for Apple devices), or Google Play (for Android devices), or other streaming devices to find free episodes and extras of The Chosen television series. – All Video Footage and Photos Courtesy of The Chosen – The Desert Review Imperial Valley news that matters to you Brawley, California thedesertreview.com (760) 351-0100 editor@thedesertreview.com Reporter: Roman Flores Multimedia Editor/Designer: Laura Agüero

EL CENTRO — Deputy Anthony Redondo was laid to rest Saturday, July 10, at Evergreen Cemetery in El Centro. His graveside was surrounded by family members, friends, colleagues with the Imperial County Sheriff’s Office (ICSO), and local and out-of-town of law enforcement officers. ISCO Deputy Anthony Redondo, 25, was en route to a mental health call in Seeley when he was involved in a two-vehicle collision Saturday, June 26, at the intersection of Aten and Forrester roads in Imperial. https://www.thedesertreview.com/news/community-honors-deputy-anthony-redondo/article_47ff97f6-e31d-11eb-8e80-17ba082a4a6e.html

This week in the Imperial Valley: El Centro Chamber’s Annual Dinner awards a full house, Marilyn McAlister is titled ICOE Teacher of the Year, and Chief Duran talks shop with Brawley business owners. – Footage: Roman Flores, Marilyn McAlister, William Quiroz Photography/Joaquin Verdugo, Katherine Ramos Speaker: Kayla Kirby Video Editor: Laura Agüero thedesertreview.com

EL CENTRO — Families celebrated the Fourth of July without the traditional fireworks display, swimming at the Aquatic Center’s 4th of July Pool Party as temperatures soared into three-digits. https://www.thedesertreview.com/news/families-jump-in-for-4th-of-july-pool-party/article_4e7eca70-ddb4-11eb-b802-bf2a8b9dee7b.html

This week in the Imperial Valley: Ruby Robbins rolls through Arizona Rodeo, LGBT Resource Center honors those lost and celebrates their pride, and Holtville’s Humble Farmer Brewery taps the keg. – Footage: Roman Flores, Alexis Soto Speaker: Alexis Soto Video Editor: Laura Agüero thedesertreview.com

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