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Bert ’ s Mega Mall Now Offering Huge Selection of Mokes
“ WORLD ’ S LARGEST POWER SPORTS DEALER ” HAS ALL OF YOUR TOYS FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Family owned and operated since 1959 Bert ’ s Mega Mall is renowned as the “ World ’ s Largest Power Sports Dealer ” and once you step foot into our 190,000 square foot plus showroom , that by the way is open 7 days a week for your convenience , we know you will find everything you need and hopefully more under one roof !
Recently , owner Ron Seidner has welcomed in an exciting new vehicle that has been trending on social media and gaining more followers daily while turning heads everywhere it goes . The Moke is the ultimate street legal 4-seat beach cruiser for the the entire family boasting a eco-friendly electric power plant that is perfect for cruising around in Newport in style !
Just in time for the Holiday season , Bert ’ s has just restocked our Moke selection offering just about any color and option you can think of ! You can have your picture-perfect Moke delivered to your front door complete with a bow before Christmas Day and surprise your family and friends ! Besides having the Moke in stock do not forget that this is just one of the many amazing options for fun at Bert ’ s . We carry practically all the varieties of power sports today such as : Side by Sides , personal Watercraft , Jet Boats , Sport bikes , Cruisers , Dirt bikes , Naked bikes , Dual Sports , Adventure bikes , Motor Scooters , ATV ’ s , UTV ’ s , 3-wheel motorcycles , & more ! Come explore Bert ’ s Mega Mall today !
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NBPD Chief Jon Lewis Retires After Three Decades in Newport Beach
By Richard Simon | NB Indy
It will be a minimum of 31 years before anyone can match the unique record set by soon-to-be retiring Police Chief Jon Lewis .
In the 116 years since Newport Beach was founded , there have been 10 police chiefs . Only Lewis , 50 , has ascended to the top job after having begun his law enforcement career as an 18-year-old police cadet — in Newport Beach .
Unlike most upper management , Lewis ’ s entire career has been with the city .
“ Even as a kid , I had always admired officers ,” Lewis recalled . “ I thought their job looked exciting and important .”
But it never entered his mind that he would become an officer here in Newport Beach . It was while attending Cal State Long Beach , focused more on playing water polo than his future career , that he happened to amble by a booth at an on-campus job fair , where a Newport Beach officer stood alone handing out recruitment brochures along with an enticing sales pitch .
“ I decided to apply for a part-time position as a cadet . I stayed with it through graduation , then went right on to the Police Academy ,” said Lewis .
He graduated with a degree in Criminal Justice and a minor in Speech Communications .
Despite all of his weapons and selfdefense training , it has been his communications skills that Lewis found to be his most valuable partner .
“ I think Speech Communications actually helped me more than my Criminal Justice degree ,” he admitted . “ Throughout my career , as I ascended the ranks , I always stressed that clear , honest , and intelligent communications are a vital part of our job .”
Of course , often times that communications — especially after the sun went down on the Peninsula — consisted of simple phrases blared in one ’ s best command voice : “ Down on the ground !” or “ Hands behind your back !” for example .
At the police academy graduation ceremony , each new officer is asked what their future goals might be .
“ Being a K-9 officer and working
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Chief Jon Lewis , Photo by Robyn Grant