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I was born on 6 August 1956 in San Francisco, California to Janet and (the late) Richard Hovis.
I grew up in Santa Monica, California where I attended elementary, junior high school, and high school (graduating in 1974), in addition to involvement in sports and recreation (Little League +, the Boy’s Club ++). Further, it was in elementary school – St. Augustine’s By-the -Sea Parish School that I found, and made the choice to truly journey with God.
I attended Arizona State University from 1974 to 1977 – seeking to become an architect, however, I was not accepted, and, as such, I graduated with a Liberal Arts degree.
Upon graduation from Arizona State University, I attended Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and studied City and Regional Planning at the Master’s level. I successfully completed one (1) year in a two (2) year program – I did not complete the Master’s degree in City and Regional Planning – due to personal reasons.
I returned to Santa Monica where I started (October 1979) my career as graphic designer with Exxon Company, USA. I spent five years with Exxon Company, USA.
While working with Exxon Company, USA I was accepted into architectural school – Sci-Arc in Southern California, however, I did not attend preferring to stay with Exxon..
In 1982 I married Laura Flosi and in April 1983 we had our one and only child – Lauren Alain Hovis – a gift from God.
We moved to Phoenix, Arizona in 1984 from Los Angeles, where I went to work as a graphic designer with Kitchell CEM (from 1985 -1987).
From 1987 – 1995 I was an independent contractor, and a registered representative in mortgage finance, financial management, graphic design, and drafting.
Further, I attended the University of Phoenix and successfully obtained a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) in 1982.
I was also a member of the Scottsdale Jaycees, where I became very involved in community events and projects.
In 1994, I accepted a cartography position with the Defense Mapping Agency in Reston, Virginia. As such, I relocated from Phoenix to Reston.
In 1998, I was accepted and worked as a Visual Information Officer with the Central Intelligence Agency. In 2002, I worked as a Support Officer until my retirement (due to a need for shoulder surgery) in September 2018.
Away from my Federal Government service, I have been involved in various organizations and activities in Northern Virginia.
In November of 2011, I married Rebecca Ouellette in Santa Monica, California. I reside in San Tan Valley, AZ with my two hamster - Jess and Timothy, our fish, our lizard - RJ Lizard., and our cats - Pearl and Grey.
As to hobbies, I enjoy playing sports, attending sporting events, mentoring individuals from financial management to hamsters, building models, photography, travel, multimedia design, managing partner for RJ Hamster, and jazz – smooth jazz to a samba or a bossa nova.
Love and God Bless,
Peter – aka RJ Hamster Jo hi
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We’re getting a Game 5!
Friday, October 09
TOP NEWS
Na-na-na-na, hey-hey-hey? Guardians refuse to say goodbye
With White Sox fans serenading them on the South Side, the Guardians silenced the crowd with a dink-and-dunk six-run sixth inning to blow open a tight contest and force a deciding Game 5 on Saturday night in Cleveland.
J-Ram rewriting his October narrative, one big hit at a time
2026 postseason schedule, results and how to watch
White Sox come up short at home as ALDS shifts to decisive Game 5
Bailey comes up big twice — after starting game on bench
White Sox pitchers ready for wherever they’re needed in ALDS finale
MLB proposes 154-game schedule, new playoff features
‘Maniac’ Baker is on the most dominant run a Rays closer has ever had
Meet the secret weapon behind Gasser’s breakout
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Take a look back at every previous Division Series Game 5
Consider this your primer before the 41st winner-take-all Game 5 in Division Series history.
A dream showdown to open NLCS?
The Dodgers and Brewers haven’t announced any starting pitchers for the NLCS, but considering that aces Tarik Skubal and Jacob Misiorowski both last pitched on Saturday, we should be in for a treat.
Jimmy Fallon has 2 baseball books coming out
It’s never too early to get someone into baseball!
Fastest pitch (99.9 mph) hit for HR in 14-year career
4th pinch-hit HR in Cleveland postseason history
1st in postseason history w/multiple bases-loaded hit-by-pitches
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Miguel Vargas with one of the best tags we’ve seen in the postseason!
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It’s the Weekend, RJ Hamster!
Thursday , 10/08/2026
It’s the Weekend, Pahovis !
Friday is here, and the weekend is close behind. We have gathered what is going on around San Tan Valley so you can plan it all from one place.
Whether you want a day out with the family, the latest local news, a new business to try or a way to connect with your neighbors, you will find it below.
Look around, make a few plans, support local when you can – and enjoy your weekend, Pahovis ! 😊
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Our What’s Building page tracks new projects across the San Tan Valley area, organized by location, from early plans to opening day.
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News You May Have Missed
Prop 411 Would Raise the Town of San Tan Valley’s Spending Limit
Voters who live inside Town of San Tan Valley limits will decide Proposition 411 on Nov. 3, a measure that sets how much the town is allowed to spend each year. It does not raise or lower any tax.
Ariz…
A 172-Home Rental Neighborhood on Schnepf Road Is Now Leasing
The single-story rental neighborhood proposed for Schnepf Road in 2021 is open in the San Tan Valley area, with 172 homes and about half of them already occupied.
EVR Bella Vista covers 17 acres at…
Free Arizona Alert Can Tell You if Your Home Is Being Sold
The Arizona Department of Real Estate runs a free system that sends homeowners an email or text when an escrow officer enters a pending sale on a property they have registered. Pinal County pointed…
County Names 12 Flood Trouble Spots Across the San Tan Valley Area
Pinal County’s new flood study for the San Tan Valley area points to 12 places where new culverts, channels and retention basins could move stormwater away from roads and homes. None of that work has…
Teen Found Injured on Road Near Gary and Empire Has Died
The 16-year-old boy found with life-threatening injuries in the road on Murray Grey Drive late Thursday night has died, the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office said Friday night.
Deputies were called to…
Teen Found Critically Injured on Road Near Gary and Empire
UPDATE, Oct. 2, 2026:The boy has died, the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office said Friday night. Read the latest.
A 16-year-old boy was flown to a Valley hospital with life-threatening injuries after…
Motorcycle Owners Will Need a License to Renew Their Registration
Starting Jan. 1, 2027, Arizona will not renew a motorcycle registration unless at least one of the registered owners has a motorcycle license or a motorcycle endorsement on their driver license.
The…
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Chair YogaDateFriday, 9 October 2026 9:00 amLocationSan Tan Valley Library – Bronze Room
Yarn CraftersDateFriday, 9 October 2026 9:45 amLocationSan Tan Valley Library – Bronze Room
AA Meeting at the Veterans CenterDateSaturday, 10 October 2026 8:00 amLocationSan Tan Valley Veteran’s Center
Yoga at the LibraryDateSaturday, 10 October 2026 4:00 pmLocationSan Tan Valley Library – Bronze Room
San Tan Valley Fall FestivalDateSaturday, 10 October 2026 5:00 pmLocationCentral Arizona College – San Tan Valley Campus
Heritage Lutheran Church – Sunday WorshipDateSunday, 11 October 2026 10:00 amLocationWalker Butte K-8
Weekly Bingo at the Veterans CenterDateSunday, 11 October 2026 11:30 amLocationSan Tan Valley Veteran’s Center
AA Meeting at the Veterans CenterDateMonday, 12 October 2026 8:00 amLocationSan Tan Valley Veteran’s Center
One More ChapterDateMonday, 12 October 2026 4:00 pmLocationSan Tan Valley Library – Bronze Room
San Tan Leads MeetingDateTuesday, 13 October 2026 7:30 amLocationSan Tan Valley, AZ
Food PantryDateTuesday, 13 October 2026 8:30 amLocationChrist the Victor Church
Adventures in Story TimeDateTuesday, 13 October 2026 10:00 amLocationSan Tan Valley Library – Bronze Room
Wellness & Coping Skills Class (Free for Women)DateTuesday, 13 October 2026 1:00 pmLocationSan Tan Valley Compassion Care Center
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Hi friends,
Both shows at The Jazz Kitchen in Indianapolis on Saturday, October 24 sold out, so we added two more the night before:Friday, October 23 at 6:30PM and 9:30PM.
Thank you for grabbing those first tickets so fast.GET TICKETS THE JAZZ KITCHEN · INDIANAPOLISFriday, October 236:30PM & 9:30PM NEWSaturday, October 24SOLD OUT
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Unexpected closer helps Padres stay alive
Wednesday, October 07
TOP NEWS
Pushed to the brink, Padres get off the mat to extend NLDS
After dropping two heartbreakers, San Diego showed plenty of grit in Game 3, with a go-ahead homer by Jake Cronenworth, some smooth moves by Xander Bogaerts and Michael King’s six-out save denying the Crew a sweep.
Yamamoto (10 K’s) dazzles, putting Dodgers 1 win from return to NLCS
D-backs part ways with pitching coach Kaplan after 2 seasons (source)
4 games. 4 potential clinches. Here’s everything to know today
Díaz earns 1st Dodgers postseason save — something that was no guarantee a month ago
Unable to sweep, ’40 of us versus 50,000′ mentality driving Brewers into Game 4
Xander makes savvy moves on basepaths, in field as Padres stay alive
5 reasons to believe Yankees can pull off ALDS comeback
Brooklyn native Palacios motivated to continue personal Yankees dominance on cusp of ALCS
White Sox eager to treat fans to first postseason series clinch at home since 1906
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How did the White Sox lose themselves to dance?
There’s no team in baseball having more fun right now than the White Sox, who begin each game with an elaborate dugout dance routine. Here is the origin story of that ritual.
‘I’m not only here just to throw baseballs’
Rays reliever Cam Booser is sharing his story for anyone struggling, for anyone going through “very dark days.” He’s proof that it’s possible to come out on the other side and continue to pursue your dreams.
Bringing back a homer from a guy who’s hit many of them here before
Mauricio Dubón was not going to let Freddie Freeman add another homer to his ledger in Atlanta, going all out and grabbing hold of the fence to bring it back. But the former Braves star got his revenge a little later.
The 2026 All-Rookie Team!
Eighteen of the preseason top 25 prospects played in the Majors this year, and many found success. Here are the best rookies of the season.
18th postseason HR ties for 10th-most all-time
1st pitcher to start postseason game & notch 6+ out save within 2 days
Only player to hit at least 10% of career HRs (min. 100) in postseason
3rd Japanese-born pitcher with 10+ K’s in a postseason game
16th postseason RBI, 2nd most before turning 23
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MUST-SEE PLAY
Xander Bogaerts pulling some moves from the Matrix to avoid a batted ball — and broken bat.
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