[L to R] Demonte Thomas and victim Michael Davis.

LANCASTER – A 29-year-old Lancaster resident was convicted of first degree murder for running over a poodle and then gunning down the dog’s owner after being asked to cover the animal’s medical costs.

Demonte Antone Thomas was convicted in a Lancaster courtroom Thursday, and his sentencing was scheduled for Aug. 14. He is facing 50 years to life in prison.

According to prosecutors and sheriff’s officials, Thomas ran over a poodle in a parking lot in the 600 block of East Avenue H-14 on June 26, 2015.

The dog’s owner, Michael Davis, 22, chased down Thomas and demanded that he help pay for the dog’s veterinary expenses, but Thomas drove away, authorities said.

Later that night, Thomas went to Davis’ home with five to seven other men, and fatally shot the dog owner, who had a son and a pregnant girlfriend, officials said.

The dog died from its injuries.

PALMDALE – Country star Trace Adkins will take the stage at the Palmdale Amphitheater this Saturday, July 29, for an evening of boot stompin’ music.
Tickets are available at www.palmdaleamphitheater.com. VIP tickets are sold out. General admission is $30. Gates open 6 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m.

Adkins’ trademark baritone has powered countless hits and sold over 10 million albums cumulatively. His hit list includes “You’re Gonna Miss This,” “Ladies Love Country Boys,” “Songs About Me,” “Every Light In The House,” “Hillbilly Bone (Blake Shelton & Trace Adkins),” and “Just Fishin’,” to name a few. The Grammy-nominated member of the Grand Ole Opry is a TV personality, actor, author, spokesman for the Wounded Warrior Project and the American Red Cross, for whom he raised over $1.5 million dollars as winner of NBC’s All-Star Celebrity Apprentice. In recent years, Adkins has performed 10 USO Tours.

Adkins’ newest album, “Something’s Going On” was released on March 31, 2017.

Other concerts coming this summer to the Palmdale Amphitheater include Gerald Albright and Jeanette Harris on Aug. 5, and Queen Nation and the Police Experience on Aug. 12. Tickets for those shows are available at www.PalmdaleAmphitheater.com.

Gospel of Christ Christian Fellowship Church Proverbs 31 Woman: From A Man’s Perspective.

July 27-28, 2017 @ 7:00 P.M. Nightly
Sunday July 30, 2017 @ 11:00 A.M. Service

Total Conference Experience $45
Guest Speaker:  Bishop John D. Perry II

Host Pastor:  Pastor Pamela Edwards

Nightly Colors:
Thurs: Red & Gray
Fri: Red & Purple
Sat Conference: T-Shirts
Sun: ALL-RED

Saturday July 29, 2017
10:30-Continental Breakfast
11:00 A.M. 12:00 P.M.-Guest Speaker Dr. Dione Milan K. Washington

Being the best You that You can BE! 

Proverbs 31 Woman from A to Z…..
1:00 P.M.-2:00 P.M.-Guest Speaker Co-Pastor Daphene Cowan
Proverbs 31 Charm & Etiquette

Gospel of Christ Christian Church
190 Sierra Ct. A4
Palmdale CA 93550
661-952-0438
http://www.gospelofchrist.org

Host Pastor: Pastor Pamela Edwards

If you are in the local area and in need of a church home.

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LANCASTER

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Living Water Worship Center
 1034 West Ave. L-12, Suite 105
Lancaster, CA. 93534

Worship Service:  8:00 AM
Bible Study: Tuesday 7:00 PM
661-422-6863
http://www.lwwcofav.org

Pastor Dwayne Jones

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The Lord House of Refuge
456 East Avenue K-4 Suite 1
Lancaster CA 93535

Worship Service: 10:30 A.M.
Bible Study: Wednesday 7:00 PM
661-947-7121
661-857-6932

Pastor Tina Johnson

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Galilee Baptist Church
542 East Avenue G
Lancaster CA 93535
661-942-3239

Sunday School: 9:30 A.M.
Worship Service:  11:00 A.M.

Pastor BillyZone

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Wayside Christian Center
44219 10th Street West
Lancaster CA 93534

Worship Service: 11:00 A.M.
Tues. Bible Study: 7:00 P.M.
661-952-5710

 Dr. John Ward, Senior Pastor  

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Temple Ministries   
43913 15th Street West
Lancaster CA 93534

Sunday School 9:00 A.M.
Sunday Worship 10:00 A.M.
Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 P.M.

George McIntyre, Pastor  

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Agape Community Church
1722 East Lancaster Blvd.
Lancaster CA 93535
661-949-1912

Sunday Service:  8:00 A.M. & 11:00 A.M.
Sunday School:  9:30 A.M. – 10:30 A.M.
Bible Study: Wednesday 7:00 P.M.

Bishop George Todd, Senior Pastor

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Universal Church of God in Action
511 West Avenue H-8
Lancaster CA 93534
818-581-6080

Sunday School:  10:00 A.M.
Morning Worship:  11:30 A.M.
Bible Study:  6:00 P.M. Wednesday
Women In Action:  12:00 P.M. Thursday
Youth Bible Study:  6:00 P.M. Friday
Saturday Prayer:  8:00 A.M.  Saturday

Robert L. Jones, Jr.  Senior Pastor

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Bible Way Deliverance Ministry
205 Nugent Street
Lancaster CA 93534
66-916-3418

Sunday School: 10:00 A.M.
Sunday Morning Service: 11:00 A.M.
Bible Study:  Wednesday: 6:30 P.M.
Women Ministry (WORCC): 3rd Saturday:  10:30 A.M.
Young Men’s Ministry: 1st Saturday:  10:30 A.M.

Pastor LeNeil & Pastor Venus Davis

 

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 LITTLEROCK

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St. John Holy Trinity A.M.E
9543 East Avenue Q-10
Littlerock CA 93550
661-944-1225

Sunday School:  9:30 A.M.
Worship Service:  11:00 A.M.
Bible study Wednesday :  6:00 P.M.

Melanie Mays, Senior Pastor

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PALMDALE

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True Vine Gospel Church
859 East Avenue Q
Palmdale CA 93550

Sunday School:  9:30-10:30 A.M.
Sunday Worship:  11:00 A.M.
Bible Study:  7:00-8:30 P.M. Wednesday

 Al January, Pastor/Teacher 

 

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Los Angeles

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Do Right Christian Church
9815 S. Vermont Ave.
Los Angeles CA.  90044
323-352-3529
323-752-5531

Sunday School: 7:40 A.M.
Worship Service: 8:30 A.M.
Bible Study: Thursday 7:00 P.M.

Lonnie McNamee, Senior Pastor

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Temple of Believers Community Church
11721 Avalon Blvd
Los Angeles CA 90061
323-241-1870

Prevail Part II:

August 4th @ 5:00 P.M.
August 5th @ 8:00 A.M.
August 6th @ 8:00 A.M.

Conference Fees:  $30.00

Agape Community Church
1722 East Lancaster Blvd
Lancaster CA 93535
661-949-1912

Get more information at http://www.agapecommunitychurch.org

Church Musician Needed
Keyboardist/Organist

St. John Holy Trinity A.M.E.
Please Call Pastor Melanie Mays
661-944-1225
http://www.stjohnholytrinityamcc.com

Love on Purpose will be passing out food every Saturday at 10:45 A.M.  Living Water Worship Center  1034 West Avenue L12 Suite 105, Lancaster CA.  Come and let us share the joy in giving at 10:45 A.M.